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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
king Items

A soaking shower Thursday eve.
]. w. Young had horse killed
on the track last week.
Miss Beulah Adams returned to
her home at the Lodge Friday.
r. S. Crane was here between
trains "electioneering" Saturday.
Miss Myrtle Green returned to
her home at Pratt last Wednesday.
Miss Abbie Lockwood was here
between trains Saturday morning.
Miss Myrtle Moad returned to
her work at the Lodge Wednesday.
A. E. Welton's departed for their
new home at Guthrie, Ok, Friday.
G. R. Walker and son went to
Goats Saturday to attend the tele-
phone meeting.
District No. IS has secured Miss
Abbie Lockwood for their teacher
for the ensuing term.
]. B. Gano has just completed
his chicken house. Ladies keep a
count on your chickens.
Mrs. Gano made flying trip to
Medicine Lodge last Wednesday,
returning home on Thursday.
Geo. Kimball spent Sunday at
King, returning to his home at
Medicine Lodge on Monday.
H. c. Walker is marshaling his
force out building fence. The crew
consists of Willis Witt, Ira Kenne-
dy and Claude Clawson. We are
sure that if there is a shade tree
close H. c. will not get very much
fence built.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
Isabel Items.
From the Herald.

From the Herald.
E. B. Minor and Layton White
left Monday for Crescent, Okla, to
visit E. B. Minors sister, Mrs. Lydia
Brown.
Mr.. and MRS. Marvin Williams
and little son, Of Medicine Lodge,
were here visiting Mrs. Williams
sister, Mrs. Jake Stroll.
Wednesday ]. w. Farmer of
Coats delivered to Uncle Jim Glib
son one of the famous Ford Model S
Roadsters. This is a machine of
real practical use and Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibson, in its selection, have the
very best in its line there is on the
market. 1t is hoped they will have
all the pleasure they anticipate in
the use Of this new vehicle as they
are certainly deserving of all the
pleasure that comes to the good
people of this earth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
DeeTheGd Items.
\ fine rain Saturday night.

A fine rain Saturday night.
Miss Bessie Stewart visited at
J. P. ElSea's Wednesday.
G. G. Cline is doing carpenter
work for D. S. Bruce.
Harry Cooke and wife were do
ing business at Lake City Monday.
Pat Larkin and wife made a trip
to the county seat last Thursday.
Miss Edna Durfee visited a few
days with Miss Winnie Cooke last
week.
S. D. Batson was transacting
business at Deerhead Tuesday Of
last week.
M. F. Stewart, George and Ed
Larkin delivered cattle at Sun CITY
Tuesday of last week.
Johnnie McGrath "freighted"
from Lake City to Aetna, for w.
S. Richardson last week.
J. T. McGrath and daughter,
Miss Edith, made a business trip
to the county seat Wednesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
H0zeH0n Items.

The latest reports from the Wich-
tia Hospital are that G. A. Pond
is doing fine and will soon be able
to return home.
Anyone who would refuse to
take last weeks weather for hot
enough isn't going to be very par
ticular about the hereafter.
During the extreme heat last
Wednesday, we learn that several
horses and mules were laid out for
keeps on account of the heat.
+. L. Gordon was here Saturday
having a final hand shake with the
voters prior to the primary. He
reported everything looking very
favorable.
N. Tincher was in the city one
day last week but we did not learn
whether his business was political
or legal. Presume, however, it was
a little of both.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Webb of Gil.
rard are visiting with their children,
E. E. and ]. o. Webb, and their
families. They will probably re-
main about a month.
We are predicting that with the
great influence of Mike Cavanaugh,
and his man Friday, that Chester
|. Long is going to get it hard in
Hazelton on the 4th.
G. w. Smith, residing three miles
north of town, had the misfortune
last Wednesday to lose a fine $500
mare by her having gotten toe
much soaked corn.
Corn and kaffir corn are making
brave and so far a successful
stand against the hot weather, but
if there isn't a change soon some OF
the later planted is going to be
cut just a little short.
The Lancaster boys who bought
the T. R. Maltbie farm southwest
of town last spring, are so we'll
pleased with their returns. this
season that they have about made
up their minds to come out and try
some more of our land, just as soon
as Bryan is elected. So we look
for them early in November.
Amos Burford of Monmouth, Ill
spent the past week visiting with
his granddaughter and her hus.
band, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Gibson
on the former ]. B. Milan farm
Mr.. Burford is we'll pleased with
what he saw of Barber, and saws
we may look for further immigra
ton from his part of Illinois in the
near future.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
MOWQ Items.
From the journal

From the Journal
Arthur Thurman and wife, liv.
ing ten miles southeast of town,
are the proud parents of fine boy
born Monday night.
Miss Sallie Wilson, of Wichita,
daughter of Abner Wilson and
wife, who were formerly residents
of this city, is a guest at the Single
ton home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sears of Medicine
Lodge were forced visitors at Kio-
wa over Sunday, on account OF
Mrs Sears becoming sick at the
depot while waiting for the train
DR.. Frank was called and removed
the patient to the Commercial ho-
tel, where she improved rapidly
and was able to resume her journ-
ey Monday night.
Clipped from the News-Review.
Pat Flanagan will either buy OF
build a residence and move to the
city.
Sheriff c. w. Kidd was in the
city on official business Wednesday
Miss A. Utterback returned from
Burlington, Monday, where she
(nursed Mrs. c. NJ. Bredeholf who
was very i'll but has almost fully
recovered.
0. M. Wilson and Reese Clark
sayed an average of II bushels pei
acre of their wheat struck by the
hail storm just before harvest.
The grain is of good quality.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

Hon. Ralph H. F axon, Senator Long S
secretary and the smoothest politician
west Of the Mississippi river, arrived in
the city Sunday. He got in in good time
to vote and put in a few talks for Long,
Leland and Gesner. among the repubh-
cans here. Mr.Faxon will be here only
a few days. He will resign the secre-
taryship next January to give his entire
time to his newspaper, The Garden City
Evening Telegram, at which time he
and his family will move to Garden City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
Will Close at z P. N.

We, the undersigned merchants o
Medicine Lodge, will close our place
Of business at J p. m. except on Satur
day nights, on an after August 10th:
V. S. Cook,
J. N. Davis Mer. Co.,
L. A. Ely,
Richardson & Longman
A. B. Wilkins & Co.
HIT. Woodward & Son
II. D. Fair.
S. T. Hardy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
Elevator west Of Santa Fe Depot.

First Published in The Barber County Index
Aug. 8. 1903.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
In the Probate Court of Barber county, State
of Kansas.
In the matter of the estate Of Eli
Harbaugh. deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested
in the aforesaid estate are hereby nouned
that l shall apply. to the Probate Court.
in and for said county. sitting at the
courthouse in Medicine Lodge, county of Bar
ber state of Kansas, on the 5th day OF Sept.
A. ID. 1905. for full and final settlement OF
said estate.
]. B. HARBAUGH. Executor,
of the Estate of Eli Harbaugh. deceased.
SEWARD /. FIELD. attorney.
Dated August 4. 1905.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
We Want Your wheat and Hogs

We are In the Grain and Stock bust
ness every day in the year. We own
and operate an elevator and pay taxes
on it. We want the trade Of the farm
ers and are paying the highest market
price for wheat and hogs. We guaran-
tee square deal to all our customers
and solicit the patronage Of everybody.
INFIELD s. SNYDER.
Elevator west of Santa Fe Depot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
Farm Loans.

Unlimited money to loan
on good, we'll improved farms.
Liberal terms, annual inter.
est-no second mortgages.
Call on
T. L. LINDLEY q Co.
Medicine Lodge, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
Old Settlers Picnic

There will be rousine old settlers
picnic at LassweH. Aug. 18th and 18th.
No pains will be spared to make it a
great affair. The grounds are nicely To-
Gated, an abundance Of shade and water
and refreshments Of all kinds will be pro-
vided. The committee in charge ex-
tend a cordial invitation to everybody.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

]. R. Dunkin. assessor Of Sharon
township. was before the board Of levy
on Monday, and spared little time to
make few political suggestions to his
friends in the city. John is right all the
time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

County Attorney Cloud returned
home from Kansas City Monday. HI
went to kiowa yesterday to vote at the
primary election.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

F. M. Shell is assisting the Chase
Hardware Company at the book-keeper;
desk this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

Elder M. B. Inele Of Harper will be-
gin revival meeting at Hazelton, Aug.
18th. Everybody invited to attend
S. E. Hendrickson, Minister in charge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

]. B. Johnson and wife Of Aetna wer,
wishing friends in the city on Sunday ane
Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

Capt. ]. N. Titus Of Wichita arrived
Monday night and was very much m evii
dence at the primary election yesterday
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

Misses Lola and Iona Davenport re-
turned yesterday from visit Of two weeks
with Miss Jessie Swallow and Mrs. Leo
Howard at Winfield. They report a
very pleasant visit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

]. W. and T. D. Finley departed
yesterday for months outing at Colo
RADIO Springs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

Mrs. Myrtle Holiday Of Pittsburg,
Kansas. is the guest Of F. M. Shell and
wife. She arrived on Sunday and will
visit here several weeks. Mrs. Holiday
is MIR. Shells niece.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

People say that the hnest grocer
les IN town are at Woodward
& Son. Phone a8
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

Bert Hoover has purchased the form
er Silver Moon Cafe on South Main
street and is now In charge. He pro-
poses to conduct 6rstclass eating house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

w. L. Parsons crew went to Aetna
last Wednesday to began building on
the Hodge ranch. They came home
Sunday and did not go back until today.
They all remained over for the election.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

The city dads at their meeting Mon
day night determined to make war on
weeds. An ordinance is now in course
Of preparation and will be enacted tomor-
row night empowering the city to en-
ploy men to cut weeds on lots on which
owners refuse or neglect to do so, and
charging the expense against the lots on
the tax rolls.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

See Murray. the Eye Man, August
18th, at the Grand Hotel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

Prof. Harry Mcclure, who since his
graduation from theStateNormal two years
ago, has been Professor Of Mathematics
in the Norton County High School, has
been elected Superintendent Of the Valley
Falls school at salary Of 500 per
month. Mr.. Mcclure and wife moved
to Valley Falls last week. We are glad
to hear Of Harry's promotion.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

For best bargains m land and fam
loans, see Vim. Palmer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

Judge Garrison issued marriage license
on Saturday to Clyde Critch6eld Of
Woodward Ok. and Edna Patterson oil
Attica, Kansas. They were married at
kiowa on Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

Mrs. A. Langhart returned Monday
morning from Benton, Kansas, where she
was called by the serious illness of her
sister. She will return there in a few
days to remain some time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

A. T. Groendycke and family Of Nip
pawaIla left last Wednesday to spend a
month or more at Colorado Springs
The trip is made in the interest Of Mrs
Groendycke's health.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05
OFFICERS:

g. G. sHIGLRY. President
A. J. HARG1S. Vice President
DAVE FREEMYER. Cashier
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-05

VI OCSl bargains VI idl1Q ouQ Idll0
loans. see Vim. Palmer.
See Murray, the Eye Man, August
18th, at the Grand Hotel.
J. B. Johnson and wife of Aetna were
WISHING friends in the city on Sunday and
Monday.
J. w. and I'D. Finley departed
yesterday for months outing at Colo
RADIO Springs.
F. Nj. Shell is assisting the Chase
Hardware Company at the book keepers
desk this week.
Capt. ]. N. Titus Of Wichita arrived
Monday night and was very much m evi-
dence at the primary election yesterday.
County Attorney Cloud returned
home from Kansas City Monday. He
went to kiowa yesterday to vote at the
primary election.
Bert Hoover has purchased the form
er Silver Moon Cafe on South Main
street and Is now in charge. He pro-
poses to conduct 6rstclass eating house.
Misses Lola and Iona Davenport re-
turned yesterday from visit of two weeks
with Miss Jessie Swallow and Mrs. Leo
Howard at Winfield. They report a
very pleasant visit.
A. T. Groendycke and family Of Nip
pawalla left last Wednesday to spend a
month or more at Colorado Springs.
The trip is made In the interest Of Mrs.
Groendycke's health.
Judge Garrison issued marriage license
on Saturday to Clyde Critch6eld Of
Woodward Ok. and Edna Patterson of
Attica, Kansas. They were married at
kiowa on Sunday.
Mrs. A. Langhart returned Monday
morning from Benton, Kansas, where she
was called by the serious illness of her
sister. She will return there in a few
days to remain some time.
w. L. Parsons crew went to Aetna
last Wednesday to began building on
the Hodge ranch. They came home
Sunday and did not go back until today
They all remained over for the election.
Mrs. Myrtle Holiday of Pittsburg,
Kansas, is the guest Of F. M. Shell and
wife She arrived on Sunday and will
visit here several weeks. Mrs. Holiday
is MIR. Shells niece.
]. r. Dunkn. assessor Of Sharon
township. was before the board Of levy
on Monday, and spared little time to
make few political suggestions to his
friends in the city. John is right all the
time.
Prof. Harry Mcclure. who since his
graduation from theStateNormal two years
ago, ha: been Professor Of Mathematics
in the Norton County High School. has
been elected Superintendent Of the Valley
Falls school at salary Of 500 per
month. Mr.. Mcclure and wife moved
to Valley Falls last week. We are glad
to hear Of Harry's promotion.
The city dads at their meeting Mon
day night determined to make war on
weeds. An ordinance is now in course
Of preparation and will be enacted tomor-
row night empowering the city to en-
ploy men to cut weeds on lots on which
owners refuse or neglect to do so. and
charging the expense against the lots on
the tax rolls.
Hon. Ralph H. F axon. Senator Long
secretary and the smoothest politician
west Of the Mississippi river, arrived in
the city Sunday. He got in in good time
to vote and put in few talks for Long
/ Gland and C,aepar apoopn The vonnhH
Imperial Valley press., 1908-03-21
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROoF.-
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, United States Land Office, Los Angeles, Cal, March II, 1908.
 Notice is hereby given that True Vencill, of El Centro, Cal, assignee of Ira D. Hale, assignee of Thomas J. Sowles, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert-land claim Mo- 2636, for the N, w. A, Sec. 2, T. 16 s. R. IA D., s, B. M., before Clerk of the Superior Court, at El Centro, Cal, on Monday, the 27th day of April 1908,
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said land;
 J. R. Duke A. l.. Board, T. J, Sowles, Chester D. Bryan, all of El Centro, Cal
 FRANK O. PRESCOTT, mar 2S-apr 25 Register
Imperial Valley press., 1908-03-21
MAIL ORDER SCHEME.
Bill to Compel Postmasters to Furnish
 Lists of Names.

The mail order houses have made another effort to obtain special con sessions from the government, as note the following bill:
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of AmTeica in Congress assem- bled, that postmasters shall not fur nish lists of names of persons receiv- ing mail at their offices; neither shall such information be furnished by mein- bers of postmasters families; provided however, that any person, firm or corporation, who make affidavit before any postmaster of the United States that such person, firm or corporation is compiling directory for public use from such lists of names, postmasters may furnishsuch lists upon the pay ment of a sufficient sum of money for the expense of copying same, not to exceed five dollars per thousand names. Provided, further, that any person, firm or corporation who wishes his name withheld from the public or firm directories may notify the post master where he receives his mail, in writing to withhold his name from such lists, when the postmaster shall withhold such name"
 The purpose of the bill is to enable mail order houses to secure lists of householders who would be possible buyers and to whom catalogues could be sent.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-03-21
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, United States Land Office, Los Angeles, Cali fornia, February 26, 1908.
 Notice is hereby given that Paul E.. Blockert, Silsbee, Cal, assignee of Julia Collier, has filed notice of in- tention to make proof on his desert land claim No. 262S, for the w. F of s. w. 4, Sec. ), T. 16 S., R. 13 E., s. B. M before Clerk of the Superior court, at Fl Centro, Cal, on thursday, the 18th day of April, 1908.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said land:
 Henry Chowning, George L. Camp bell, Chas. Henderson, H. s. Whitaker, all of Silsbee, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, mar 14-apr Il Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-03-21
SUMMONS

 In the Superior Court of the County of Imperial, State of California.
 Emeline P. Ferguson, Plaintiff, vs. Walter B. Ferguson Defendant.
 Action brought in the Superior Court of the County of Imperial, State of Cal Ifornia, and the complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said County of I'm perial, M. w. Conkling, Attorney for Plaintiff.
 The People of the State of California send greeting to Walter B. Ferguson, Defendant.
 You are hereby directed to appear, and answer the complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the County of Imperial, State of California, within ten days after the service on you of this summons served within this County; or within thirty days if served elsewhere.
 And you are hereby notified that un- less you appear and answer as above re- quired, the said Plaintiff will take iudg- ment for any money or damages de- manded in the complaint, as arising up- on contract, or she will apply to the Court for any other relief demanded in the complaint.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the County of Imperial, State of California, this 23rd day of January, A. D. 1908. 24-50 [Seal] D. s. ELDER, Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-03-21
AS THE WICKED FLEE.
Dog Story That Roosevelt Would Call
 A Nature Fake.

A Lewiston, Me, attorney is backed by a Lewiston physician in his asser- tlon that the following dog story is absolutely true, the occurrence having come under the observation of the physician, at Old Orchard last sum- mer, and related to the attorney upon his honor. An intelligent dog was afflicted by fleas. They clouded his existence, if we may believe appear ances, since for four-fifths of the time the intelligent dog was tied up in a double bow knot, fighting the smaller and less intelligent, but more nimble fieas.
 He had ohewed his hair from his sides, and his eyes were lacking luster, The mangy canine decided to take a bath in the waves of the ocean, and in so doing discovered that as the sea water heightened upon his legs and sides and back, the fleas fled be- fore 1t, as ever the wicked flee. Soon after the dog was seen backing out into water, a smile growing over his countenance as an idea took posses sion of him. He was next seen with
Imperial Valley press., 1908-03-21
THE FIGHT OF AGES.
Russia's Drink Tax Supports Her
 Killing Machine.

A long, dramatic story is the history of the fight against drunkenness. It was old when the Bible was written. 1t was an old and losing fight when, with hieroglyphs, chisel, and stone, kings 'immortalized" their victories, their names, and their drunken cele- brations.
 Since men first learned to concen- trate alcohol, to burn their brains up quickly and mistake the flame for happiness, the discouraging fight has gone on. Millions cf women have fought against drunkenness with their tears and their prayers, and their children have still endured hunger and blows at the hands of drunken fath CTS. Priests have commanded, and implored and still dumb drink has made his appeal, more powerful than any other.
 Taxation has fallen upon drink more heavily than upon any other of mans necessities, pleasures or vices. The tax that would have been refused on bread-even at risk of life-has been paid on drink willingly.
 The tax on drink builds hospitals in which drunkards die, and prisons in which they rust It builds public schools, and, more than any other tax, helps to support government.
 Count Witte, of Russia, told this writer that the Russian governments monopoly of spirits, which he brought about, yields a profit about equal to the cost of the national killing-machine or the Russian army.
 A nice and appropriate balance!
 Jails have been filled by drunken ness, gallows have been built to punish the crimes born of drunkenness. Poor houses are drunkards homes, and ev- cry other grave in the potter's field might appropriately have a bottle for a headstone.-Arthur Brisbane.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-03-21
a big wad of cotton h hIs moutn.

a big wad of cotton in his mouth.
 The fieas crawled higher as the sea water rose about him. They occupied his back and then his head, made un- comfortable as they were by the salt water Then at last as the dogs head sank very slowly beneath the waves the multitude vacated 1t, jumping to the wad of cotton that was floating just at the dogs nose. The fleas floated away forever on the fckle wad of cotton, while the dog swan ashore to be forever embalmed in history by the story of the doctor and the lawyer and the newspaper Journal.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-03-21
For Insurance That Insures See
 F. G. RAVENS

The Hundred Million Dollar Fire In-
 surance Agency, including such standard American and
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