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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

N. Housinger Of Sharon was a visitor
AZ the Index Office last Thursday. He
is suffering with bad case Of blood
poisoning, the result Of a bruised arm,
and concluded to stay in town continuous
ly for week or two and have Dr..
Coleman look after the case. The arm
was in such bad condition for about a
week that it was feared that amputation
would be necessary, but the danger
point now seems to be passed. MIR.
Housinger is the owner of the for
mer Guy Sparks farm near Sharon. 1t
is one Of the best fruit and alfalfa farms
to be seen in the Great West.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

J. E. Woodward and wife NOV
ed to Aetna township this week where
jim will don the farmers garb and be-
come honey handed son Of toll. He
has made settlement on a choice school
quarter out there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

J. w. Wyer, our capitalistic farmer
friend Of Nippawalla township, is the
proud owner Of fine 100000 Stod-
dard-Dayton motor car purchased at
Wichita last week. The sale was made
by Emory Grouse who is an auto en-
thusiast. He intends to establish head
quarters in Wichita soon and go into the
business on large scale. AS long as ]
w. owns this machine. he can count on
being our everlaAing.friend.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Fred Smith received orders last We'd
nesday to go to Wichita to work as
substitute mail clerk. Several months
ago Fred passed the civil service exami-
nation and since that time has been
waiting for an opening. He now has a
permanent job IN all probability. Fred
is good. reliable young man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Street Commissioner Stockstill has
put in some good work on South Walnut
recently, which adds greatly to the
appearance Of that end Of town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Dr.. W. H. Johnson Of Berry, Illinois,
stopped in this city last Thursday on a
return trip from Texas where he had
been attending a sick brother. Dr..
Johnson is a brother Of Mesdames c.. F.
Guthrie and T. S. Gaitskil.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Through mistake of somebody, the
name Of Col. John MacGregor was omit
ted from the list Of C. A. R. officers
published last week. Col. MacGresor
Is Junior Vice Commander. 1t is custo-
mary to blame these errors on the printer
but in this case we believe if the original
copy could be found the printer would
be indicated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

See those Christmas peppers at the
green house.
Jas. Fair Of Sharon was attending to
business matters in the county seat Mon
day.
John Owings returned Saturday from
his hunting trip in Texas and old Mexi-
CO.
Miss Elizabeth Fitzgerald is home
from the State University, Lawrence, to
spend vacation.
A. u. Kritzmire is presiding over the
third chair in Burney's tonsorial establish
ment during the holiday rush.
There will be a called meeting Of the
Pythian Sisters at the home of Mrs. III.
Minick Wednesday afternoon, January
9th. at 2:3O, to make final arrangements
for joint installation. 1t is very important
that every member attend this meeting.
Stella. Walter, Anna and John Park
er. all children of H. ]. Parker and
wife Of Cedar Greek, returned home the
latter part Of the week from Winfield to
spend vacation. They are students in
the Southwestern College.
A. J. Hargis and wife Of Wichita
were in the city the first Of the week.
having been called here by the death Of
Mrs. Hargiss brother. Edward Kimball.
While the family lives in Wichita, Mr..
Hargis spends big portion Of his time
at the Lake City ranch.
VIM. Martin, jr..is expected fromWich-
ita today or tomorrow to spend Christmas
with his parents. He will probably re-
turn to Wichita a day or two after
Christmas. He is working in James
Dobbss real estate Office there and on
account OF the rush of business he can
not get much time of.
Col. c. G. Taliafeno leaves today
for Christmas visit with the keIIeys at
Epscomb. Texas. He has promised to
bring home string Of Texas bass which
are ripe there the year around. AT
kiowa he will meet Henry kepey's child
rem and take them with him. 1t viii be
their first visit in Texas.
]. N. Tmcher will have vennison on
his Christmas table thisyea He got a
Enc young deer swhile out on a IMP !
few days ago and it matters not whether
he or some other person landed the
game-he is the owner now.> He
gives Gum Shannon Of Kiowa
credit for shooting the young buck but
claims the credit for talking Gum out
Of It. 1t was shot on the. celebrated
Lewis deer ranch IN Harper county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Frank Robey. one of the "old timers 50
OF this section but now a prosperous mine
superintendent in Old Mexico, was an
Isabel visitor S aturday. Franks many
friends here are specializing on his future
but all wish him success.-Isabel Herald.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Miss Alma Shell! returned home from
the Winfield college Saturday to spend
the holiday vacation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

c. S. Downey Of Cedar was inter-
viewing the county officers on Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

The Christmas entertainment at the
Presbyterian church, will be an iIlustrat-
ed lecture, given by Rev. H. c. Duck
eli, the pastor, on Christmas eve. The
theme; The last journey Of Jesus to
jerusalem"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

There will be appropriate Christmas
exercises and Christmas trees at all the
churches in the city tomorrow night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Strayed-A two year old steer,
branded F on right hip, left ear crop
ped. viii pay S. reward for informa-
tion leading to recovery.-Allen E.
Hem, Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

For best bargains in land and farm
loans, see Vim. Palmer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

A prize skate race was the feature at
the rink Tuesday night Of last week.
Miss Floy Rule out-distanced them all
and captured the price-$1. 50 in cash
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Davis Gordon will pay the highest
market price for poultry. eggs and hides.
He has rented the old Index building
on Kansas avenue east. Bring in your
produce.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Melvin Thompson returned from his
visit in Oklahoma last Thursday morn
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

For everything nice and fresh in
staple and fancy groceries. go to ]. K.
Richardson, Gerlane. He handles only
the best quaGty.and the prices are as low
as some others get for low quality goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23
CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY

have for immediate delivery some sawed
and split kindling wood from old boxes
and crates.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Chas. Priest has purchased the fixtures
and good will of The Central Hotel at
Coldwater. He and his wife departed
for Coldwater on Friday to take charge
Of the hotel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Mrs. Fred Hoyt visited in Wichita
the latter half Of last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

S. P. Madden of Emporia who re-
Gently purchased the old lBrattain ranch
northwest Of this city from VIM. Palmer,
arrived last week to attend to matters
connected with the ranch and to visit his
old Lyon county neighbor. w. w. Tot
fen
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Mrs. Jessie Lands returned to her
home in Kansas City last Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

J: Harry Gay will soon visit Medicine
Lodge and other near points.
A. ]. Carter and wife returned the
latter part Of last week from their visit at
Emporia.
VIM. Horn, Esq, came down from
Monday looking his best. Bill looks like
he is candidate for mayor.
Correspondents should bear in mind
that items not received here Monday can
not be inserted the current week.
Mrs. w. R. Forsyth and Mrs. S. |.
Field visited with Mrs. Matte Scott at
Capron, Oklahoma, last week. They
departed on Wednesday and returned on
Friday.
Mrs. ]. R. Mccoy took suddenly and
seriously i'll Monday night and for sever
al hours her life was endangered. She
was reported much better yesterday and
recovering rapidly.
w. R. Hadley and Malissa E. Smith,
both Of Kiowa, secured the necessary
documents from Probate Judge Garrison
Monday, to become husband and wife.
They will be married at Kiowa tomor-
row.
A. v. McRoberts and wife leave
tomorrow to spend Christmas with Mrs.
McRoberts's brother, Jesse Flint. and
family at Humboldt, Kansas. From
thence they will return to their home at
Monticello, Mo.
Frank Byers Of Cooley. Oklahoma,
and Oslo Evelyn Rogers, Of Sharon, Kan
sas, were granted marriage license by
Probate Judge Garrison Monday. The
date Of the marriage was not made pub
lie at the tune but 1t will be Christmas
wedding in all probability.
Uncle Zeke" at the opera house
night proved to be all that was
claimed for it. 1t is roaring farce COM
edy throughout and full Of laughable IN
cidents. carrying moral. A strong band
and orchestra accompanies the troupe
and is Strong asset. Following the
play dance was given by the orchestra
and the young people INDUCED in several
hours la trip-the-Eght-fantastic.
The attorney generals late ruling con-
corning leased school land has not only
created trouble and STIR among lessees
Of school land but il has complicated
things IN cases IN which school land has
been exposed to sale by petition. 1t ev-
en- appears that land so pehtioned con
not be legally sold if the attorney gener-
ais opinion is good law. The matter
has been checked up to Mr.. Jackson for
an opinion.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

lfyou want something nice to brighten
up the home get some Of those pictures
on special sale this week, at the ]. R.
Young Drug Store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Frank Lindley Of Wichita attended the
funeral Of his brother-in-law, w. A.
Scott, Sunday. He returned to Wichi-
la yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Mrs Samuel Griffin entertained the
Whist Club Friday night. Five tables
were provided and one of the most
pleasant evenings in the Clubs history
was enjoyed. Mrs. Port E. Unser was
awarded the evenings favor. At the
close of the evenings pleasure an elegant
two-course luncheon was served.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

K. L. Groendycke is building a good
barn on his city property. recently pun
chased from c. M. Hoghton. A. w.
Flint is occupying this property at present
and probably will until Mr.. Groendycke
assumes his duties as county treasurer
next October.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Mrs. M. T. Williams and daughter,
Miss Minnie Sanford. departed Friday,
for St. Joe. Mo-, to spend the holidays
with relatives.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Mrs. r. L. Young and daughter, Miss
Frances, returned Saturday from their
months visit in Austin, Texas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Toys for the children and other Christ
mas gifts for older folks at the Racket
store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23
Honey Bee -four and Cannon City
coal at K. Richardson's, GerIane.

Iloney Dee hour and cannon OIty
coal at ]. K. Richardson's, Gerlane.
c. S. Downey of Cedar was inter
viewing the county, officers on Saturday
Melvin Thompson returned from hi.
! visit in Oklahoma last Thursday morn.
ing.
Miss Alma Shell returned home from
the Winfield college Saturday to spend
the holiday vacation.
There will be appropriate Christina:
exercises and Christmas trees at all the
churches in the city tomorrow night.
Mrs. M. T. Williams and daughter
Miss Minnie Sanford. departed Friday,
for St. Joe, Mo-, to spend the holidays
with relatives.
Mrs. H. c. Alexander went to
Wichita last Friday and will spend
Christmas week with her daughter, Mrs.
E. G.. Williams.
Shayed-A roam colt just weaned,
no marks, natural PAGER. Liberal re-
ward for recovery.-Jack Clark, Medi-
cine Lodge, Kansas.
The primary law was knocked out by
the Amber debating society Friday night.
The Kansas legislature will please take
notice and govern itself accordingly.
Strayed, two steers branded i u
Il cross u on side. Will pay reasona-
bic reward for information leading to re-
recovey.-F. B. Nurse, Medicine
Lodge, Kansas.
L. D. Sparks and wife and daughter,
Louise. Of Wichita visited in the city
from Wednesday until Saturday of last
week. The Col. was called here to
cry the Houchin sale.
The Index is printed too early to
elaborate on the Masanic-Eastern Star
joint installation which was the social
feature Of the week, last night. 1t will
be noticed in our next issue.
]. N. Tincher is preparing to build
two nice cottages on his lots on north
Main. He has let the contract for one
Of them to Contractor w. E. Johnson
who will begin work next week.
Miss Alma Palmer delightfully."- enter
tanned some 90 Of her schoolmates, in
Guiding some Of the teachers. Tuesday
night Of last week. Before the guests
departed nice luncheon was served.
For sale-New 4-room house, Iot
l26x295, cistern and well, cave bricked
and cemented, garden fenced chicken
tight. Must sell at once, part cash, balance
on time.-G. Olson, Medicine Lodge.
What is your opinion. Mr.. Taxpayer,
Of consuming four days in a preliminary
hearing in a little petty larceny case?
When it requires four days to do what
should be done in one, somebody is al
fault.
John Roberts and wife of Broken
Arrow. Oklahoma, arrived last Friday
morning to visit during the holiday season
with their daughters, Mesdames H. H.
Case and T. A. Coleman. They may
decide to buy property and reside here.
Dr.. D. E. Tedrow and wife attended
the wedding of their granddaughter,
Miss Hazel Dearth. at Garden City last
week. They returned home on Friday,
accompanied by the groom and the bride
who will visit among relatives here a
short time.
K. L. Croendycke is building a good
barn on his city property, recently pur-
chased from c. M. Hoghton. A. W..
Flint is occupying this property at present
and probably will until Mr.. Groendycke
assumes his duties as county treasurer
next October.
Mrs. Samuel Griffin entertained the
Whist Club Friday night. Five tables
were provided and one of the most
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

For sale-A good folding bed. See
F. ]. Wadsworth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

The Musical Comedy Company tc-
night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

M. f. Freeman Of Moore was a
most agreeable caller on the Index Sat-
rdav.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Vestal Cook returned Saturday from
The Agricultural College at Manhattan to
spend the holiday vacation with home
olks
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

School will dismiss this afternoon
for vacation, and the out-of-town teachers
will leave for their homes tomorrow.
The teachers residing outside Of the city
are Miss Annie Bell. residing at Tonka-
wa, Oklahoma; Miss Lila Powers, VIM
field, Kansas; Miss Kate Kelley. EN-
pora. Kansas; Miss Mile Webb, Haz-
eltor. Kansas; Miss Margaret Kernohan.
Nashville. Kansas. School viii resume
Monday. January 4th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Mrs. H. c. Alexander went to
Wichita last Friday and will spend
Christmas week with her daughter, Mrs.
E. G. Williams.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23
SCHOOL REPORTS.
Report of Sharon Valley High school
or month ending Friday, December 4,

Report of Sharon Valley High school
for month ending Friday, December 4,
1908:
No. of Toys enrolled 800. 12
No of girls enrolled 10
Total No. enrolled 80
No. days attended, boys ....... 1870
No. days attended, girls. ......... 2S6
Average daily attendance. 49,. %
No. of days taught. Is
Names of those neither absent nor tardy:
Floyd Drury, Leonard Burgett, Walter
Ellis, IRA Roderick, Pansy Rucker aud
Fred Bauer. Names of those making
highest average in last examination: 9th
grade, Nellie Barnett 90 BIO per cent;
Chauncey McReynclds, SO 1-9 per cent;
Sth grade, Floyd Drury $3.50 per cent.
Walter Ellis, ssh per cent.
INTERMEDIATE GRADE.
No. of girls enrolled. %
Total. 81
No. days attended, boys. ....... 23O1a
No. days attended, girls. ....... 4O4
Average daily attendance. IT
No. of days taught. .... 10
Names Of those neither absent nor tardy:
Grace McMurtry, Ella Drury, Edna
Drury, Jessie and Florence McReynolds,
Arbutus Wood, Blondell Fair, Ernest
Tincher, Goldie Stolebarger, Opal Rule,
Sallie Cole, Allen Winter, George
Schloetzer and Ormal Rucker.
PRIMARY.
No. of boys enrolled ............16
No. of girls enrolled. 10
Iotal. .....,..........34
No. days attended, boys. .........2 34
No. days attended, girls. -. -. 213
Average daily attendance -. ..... 80
No. of days taught. 10
Names of those neither absent nor tardy:
Neya Burgett, Mollie Cole, Chas. and
Edith Housinger, Geneva Jones, Nellie
McReynolds, Fred and Ira Price, Sibyl
Rucker, Juanita Rule, Martha Ward.
Names of those making highest average
in last examination: Henry Sodtman,
81; Mollie Cole, 49,.
MARY HOBBLE, Principal.
HOPE NEAL, intermediate.
GENEVA BARNETT, Primary.
Report of Isabel public school for the
month ending Dec. 7, 1908:
HIGH ROOM
Total enrolment. 80
Enrolled. .............. .... As
Boys. ........ %
NIlrlS. ~
Average attendance. ..:.... 800
Boys. .................... ..-..2O z
No of days taught. 10
Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy:
Frank Warner, Glen Huey, Roy Coles,
Paul and Gladys Tucker, Maud Huitt,
Lydia and Mabel Mcclure, Mable and
Mettie Blankenship and Martha Silvers.
F. T. WILLIAMS, Principal.
PRIMARY. @2
Enfolieo. 30
Boys. ............... 81
Glrls. .....-............. ....l4
Average attendance. ...............32
Boys. Observation-Disclosures. ,....... .19. B
GlTIS. .1l.o
No. of days taught. 800. ......1 10
No. Of pupils neither absent nor tardy:
Eunice Corbin, Clifford Coss, Duncan
Holmes, Vera Huey, Addie, James and
Lucy McCay, Charles and Myrtle War
ne., Maurice Tucker, Clyde Boots and
Clarence Blankenship.
CHLOE A HARMON, Teacher.
See those Christmas peppers at tie
green house.
Chas. Priest has purchased the fixtures
and good will of The Central Hotel at
Coldwater. He and his wife departed
for Coldwater on Friday to take charge
Of the hotel.
Strayed-A two year old steer,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

See those Christmas peppers at IL e
green house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

w. r. Forsyth and wife will leave
tomorrow for Enid to spend Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. Jewell.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

John Roberts and wife of Broken
Arrow, Oklahoma, arrived last Friday
morning to visit during the holiday season
with their daughters, Mesdames H. H.
Case and T. A. Coleman. They may
decide to buy property and reside here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Dr.. D. E. Tedrow and wife attended
the wedding Of their granddaughter,
Miss Hazel Dearth, at Garden City last
week. They returned home on Friday,
accompanied by the groom and the bride
who will visit among relatives here a
short time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

See w. II. Haun for Coal and Cot
ton Seed products. Best Cannon CITY
coal always on hand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

J. K. Richardson. general merchan-
disc, grain. coal and feed, GerIane.
Phone 1912.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Chas. Bevans and ]. L. Albright of
Moore were doing business in the coun-
ty seat on Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

John Gill Of Jackson. Mississippi COM
mltted suicide recently. leaving a note
saying that he had been trying to be a
gentleman for more than thirty years and
failed. and hence concluded to end it all
Hall humanity should feel the same COM
FUNCTIONS Of conscience. we shudder to
think Of what might happen to some
people night here in Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

John Marshall,the temperance crusader
who has been identified with many
prosecutions in this county, has been ap-
pointed assistant Attorney General.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

What is your opinion. Mr.. Taxpayer,
Of consuming four days in a preliminary
hearing in a little petty larceny case?
When it requires four days to do what
should be done in one, somebody is at
fault.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Thomas. Balmer of NippawaIIa had
the misfortune to have his leg broken
one day last week by a horse falling
with him while driving COW. The &C
cident happened some distance from the
house and Mrs. Balmer assisted him to
the house with much difficulty, after
which she phoned to Dr.. Coleman. |,
will be some time before MIR. Balmer
will be able to be up and at work again
We regret to learn Of this accident.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

H. Ehardt Of Cofeyville, an extensive
real estate dealer. was here the first of
the week to look at 240 acres of ranch
land near the old Gyp quarry with
view to trading for it. He was not
highly impressed after seeing it. This
land is now owned by lady in eastern
parts and was boughtfor $1,000 sight
unseen" There are many ways IN
which one can invest in gold bricks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Strayed-A roam colt just weaned,
no marks, natural PAGER. Liberal re-
ward for recovery.-Jack Clark, Medi-
cine Lodge, Kansas.