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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
What Constitutes a Void Ballot?

The Index is in receipt Of several re.
quests to publish a concise statemen,
this week as to what constitutes a void
ballot at the primary. There is really
little chance to render ballot void al
the primary election. In fact there is
only one probable way in which ticket
can be made void and that is for a voter
to write name on his ticket that has al
ready been printed on ticket. This will
make the ballot void. Ifhe should make
a cross mark anywhere except in a
square provided for that purpose, that,
Of course, would make the ballot void.
The same is true Of any other identity
ing mark but no sensible voter would
commit such an error. A mere thumb
mark or some other ordinary stain on a
ballot, however, does not make it void.
To make pencil mark on a name,
however. is indefensible and make. the
ballot void.
There is another phase that should
be mentioned. 1t sometimes happens
that a voter will write a name in the
blank space and forget to make a cross
marx IN the square opposite such name.
there is an impression IN some precincts
that this makes the entire ticket void.
This is a mistake. In such a case no
vote can be counted for the particular
candidate whose name is written and the
cross mark omitted from the square, but
it IN no wise affects the other candi-
dates on the ticket. Election boards
should be liberal in the matter of count
ing ballots and not go out of their way
to find errors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
TO the Democrats Of Kansas.

The Democrats Of Wyandotte coun-
ty, Kansas, have recently issued the fol.
lowing statement for the consideration
OF the party voters at next weeks pni-
mary and there is much merit in theil
claims
"Wyandotte County Democracy of.
fers but one candidate for State Office
James M. Meek. candidate for the Office
Of attorney general. We urge his nom
inadon because we believe it will add
strength to the state ticket; because he i:
worthy Of support; because he is a Kan
san OF over twenty years residence and
has imbibed the Kansas spirit Of fairness
equality, and honesty; because he ha:
always been democrat, but never an
extreme partisan Of the rule or ruin type;
because he has the respect and conf.
dence Of all who know him REGARDLESS:
of party lines; because we believe he
can be elected.
MIR. Meek was elected county at.
tomey Of this county in 1906 for a
short term by the third largest majority
given democratic county candidate ir
this county for years. and since then ha.
served as FIRST assistant county attorney
IN both positions he so conducted him.
self and discharged the duties of those
positions as to secure the commendahor
of men Of all parties.
"Wyandotte county democracy ask,
your aid and assistance for its candidat,
for attorney general. James M. Meek
believing his nomination will insure to tn,
whole democratic ticket in Wyandott,
county in 1908 as large if not a large
majority than was given the ticket ii
1906"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
KILLED BY BLAST ROCK
ChaS. T. Strain met Instant Death at
the Gypsum Quarry at king
Last Thursday.

The shocking news was flashed over
the wires last Thursday evening telling
OF the death Of Chas. T. Slain at King,
about 28 miles northwest Of this city,
which occurred at about 5 o'clockP M.
of that day. A flying rock from a blast
struck Mr.. Strain behind the ear and
killed him instantly. Another rock also
struck him on the shoulder bone. There
were no other marks on his body. He
was 8 ordinary steps away from the
blast when killed. D. T. Kidd and
VIM. Cloutman were not over Is steps
from the blast at the time but, as had
been invanably their practice, shielded
themselves behind large bank after
lighting the fuse. Mr.. Strain was at the
blasting place just before the fuse was
lighted but started away in good time,
and was always careful not expose him.
self but in this instance he did not take
proper precaution to shield himself.
The body was brought to this city
on Fnday by the foreman Of the Quarry,
J. B. Gano. and D. T. Kidd and S. F.
Wells and the Grand Army Of the Re-
public took charge Of the funeral and
gave their comrade a ritualistic burial.
The deceased was 90 years of age.
He was born in Park county Indiana.
He served 100 days in the Civil war as
a private in company Co. B. l37 In
diana Infantry. He became member of
Eldred Post Of THE city July Is, 1898.
MIR Strain came to Barber county in
1881 and hence was one of the early
settlers. He was unmarried but is sur
vived by sisters and brothers in the east.
Uncle Charley had fault but it can
truthfully be said that he never injured
anyone but himself. and he was truly
wholesouled and warmhearted in spite Of
hlsOne weakness. His death brings tear
OF sorrow to his comrades and those who
knew him so long and so well.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
A Last Word to Democrats

Editor Index: | would like space In
the Index for just few words to the
democratic voters prior to the August
primary. There seems to be a feeling
among our democratic friends that on ac-
count Of past party services that | have
rendered | am entitled to some degree Of
consideration to which otherwise | might
moi be. Now | don't think anyone could
feel more grateful than | do when | know
that my democratic friends appreciate my
past work for the party, and while | feel
proud Of this fact, Still there is another
consideration that we as democrats ought
to give first place, and that is whether |
would make better representative for
the people Of Barber county than some
Of the other candidates. The democrat
ic party, nor any person in the party, is
in debt to me politically. What | have
done for the success Of the party and its
candidates has been done without the
hope or expectation Of reward, and has
been matter Of principle with me, and
| have done no more than any other
person ought to. that is, lent the best
effort for the success Of the cause that
| beEeve the best for the greatest num-
Der Of our people. So should say to
the democrats that on August 4th,
when you go to mark the cross opposite
the name Of your choice for represent
ative, choose the man that you think will
best serve you, if elected, regardless Of
any past favors he may have done you
in the party. The interest Of the people
OF Barber county is much greater and far
more important than the interest Of either
myself or Mr.. Gordon, and should and,
trust, will have first place with every one
OF our democratic voters, and let the re-
suit be what it may you may rest assured
that you will find me still advocating the
democratic principles and democratic
candidates.
Yours very respectfully.
w. G. ATFOPO
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Better net Bet.

People who talk about betting on the
results OF the primary election should
think twice. There is a stiff penalty IN
the primary law against wagers in any
form. Any person found guilty of max
ing wager, or any person entering into
any agreement with any person to ex.
change money or property or any article
OF value, contingent upon any result OF
any vote cast, or In any affecting the
primary, is liable to be fined not less than
$lOO nor more than $1,000, and I'M
pnsoned In the county jail not to exceed
one year. Thus it will be seen that i
Is dangerous proposition to bet.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
A Big Picnic.

The Atdca and Cottonwood sub-or-
ders Of the Anti-Horse Thief Associa-
tion will have picnic at H. D. Cush-
mans grove FIVE miles west Of Attica and
seven miles east Of Sharon on Thursday
July Both. Hon. r. P. McColloch oI
Anthony will be the principal speaker
A big dinner will be spread and the
day will be devoted to amusements, such
as base ball and other picnic sports. AL
kinds Of refreshments will be provided
The general public is invited.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Building note from the Wichita Bea-
con: c. Q. Chandler has let the con-
tract for new residence to cost IN the
neighborhood Of $4,000. to S. C.
Bond Of this city. The new home will
be erected on College Hill short dis
lance southwest Of the Daring residence.
Mr.. Chandler will also build a garage
which will cost about $1,000, making
the total estimated cost Of the residence
and garage $4,000. The house Wi
be large and modern. 1t viii be built u
the colonial style.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
To Land Owners.

]. A. Mcclure, road overseer Of dis
Gict No. 3 Of this township, desires to
call the attention of land owners in his
district to the law concerning the de-
shuchon obnoxious weeds and the Official
order made by the county commissioner.
with respect to the matter. He requests
farmers in his district to NOW the weeds
on the highways along their respective
farms and thus save the time and ex.
pense that would be necessary for him
to attend to it officially.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Is your Subscription n paid up?

A South Dakota editor eloped with
another mans wife and the people Of
the town tried to lynch him when he was
brought back, says an exchange. When
they found out the injured husband was
a delinquent subscriber and had refused
his paper at the postoGce, they let the
editor out Of jail and presented him with
a gold watch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

w. F. Gardner and wife, who came
to Barber county from Chase county, in
the early spring and leased farm from
A. ]. Hargis Of Lake City, were IN the
county seat last Wednesday. They are
looking for place to rent In this COM
munity and will move closer to the coun-
ty seat should they find good farm a,
reasonable terms. The Index was glad
to make their acquaintance and will Try
to keep them informed on Barber Coun-
ty events.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
We Want Your Wheat and Hogs

We are In the Grain and Stock bus;-
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 suaran-
tee square deal to all our customers
and solicit the patronage of everybody.
INFIELD & SNYDER.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Lost-A pair Of gold plated spedacl.s.
between Pixley and Sharon. Were in a
black hinged case. Finder please leave
atSharon Bank and receive reward.-N.
Housinser.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Next Tuesday being election day, the
Index will be day late in publication in
order to print the FIRST election returns.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Editor Fusate Of the kiowa Journal
with several other kiowaites drove into
the county seat IN Metz motor yesterday
noon. Just before going to press we
tried to learn the significance Of the visit
butfailed. The report that Bro. Fusate
came up especially to confer with Samuel
Griffin is probably unfounded.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

N. S. Priest is reported considerably
weaker this week with no hope for the
better.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Mrs. Laura Alexander Of May6eld.
sister Of Mrs. N. S. Priest, arrived Iasf
week to assiA Mrs. Priest in her mis-
fortune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Miss Frances Young and Master
Allan Hibbard went to Capron. Ok. last
Thursday to visit with B, L. Hibbard
and family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Mrs. w. E. Lusk and daughter re
turned to their home at Anthony yester
day. Mrs. Lusk's sister, Miss Gertrud,
Rhoades.accompaned them and will vis
in Anthony few weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Miss Florence Kaufman of Wichita
IS the guest Of Miss Alice Rudolph
She arrived last Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
CARD OF THANKS.

To all our friends and neighbors who
SO kindly assisted us during our late be-
reavement we hereby extend our heart
telt thanks. Mrs. C. R. Taylor
and family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

The expected developed in Pau
F airs case since our last issue. He i
down with severe attack Of fever ane
has been very sick the past week. Las
reports say that he is improving.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Roy and Elbe Priea, the former from
Grand Island and the latter from Nor
man, Neb-. arrived on Saturday They
were called home by the critical illness
Of their father, N. S. Priest.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Miss Lillian Lorton Of Tulsa, Ok.
arrived last Saturday to visit with hel
friends in the city. Miss Lillian is al
ways most welcome guest in Medicine
Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Miss Mary Vanarsdel and Mrs. Alta
Mills Of Howard, Kansas, are visiting
this week at the home Of ED. L. H.
Barnum and family
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

The merchants Of the city have en-
tered into an agreement to close their
stores at J p. m. except Saturday nights,
on and after August 10th. The public
should take notice and see that trading is
done before that hour.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Cold drinks. ice cream and ices serv-
ed IN all Aavors and fashions, at LuaIlen's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

c. n. Kerlin Of Cambridge CITY,
Indiana. srived last Thursday to figure
up the returns on his farms in VALLEY
and NippawaIla townships. He ex-
poets to enjoy Kansas weather two or
three weeks. Mr.. keriin is deIehted
with his Barber county investments.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

VIM. M.rquand and C. C. Wood
ward have contracted to build nice e.
room house for A. Lyle in Eagle
township. They began this week removing
the old house and putting in the founda-
ton for the new.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Charley Mofett is quite sick with the
dreaded fever. For several weeks he
has been ndsposed and last Wednesday
became bedfast. His condition at present
does not seem to be especially alarming.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

w. l. Drake. who few months ago
moved'from south Of Sharon to Atica,
has again changed his place Of residence.
He writes from Velasco. Texas. and in
closing he says I'VE are all Ok, FIVE
miles from the CuK-hot. and mosqui-
tos are fright"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Elevator west Of Santa Fe Depot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29
Election Boards.

Up to noon yesterday only FIVE town.
ship trustees had made returns to the
county clerk in the matter of the ap-
pointment of election boards. This is
important and should not be delayed any
longer. The clerk is now sending out
the ballots and to get them to all the
townships In time he should be informed
as to the personnel of the different boards.
The townships in which the election
officers have been appointed are
Aetna, Cedar, kiowa, Moore and EL
wood, and are as follows:
MOORE
Judses-W. v. Suanathan, |. V.
Wright. Vim. Haynes.
Clerks-A. II. Callison, George
Brough.
Judges-A. A. Pardee, Jacob Ach-
enbach. J. H. Decker.
Clerks-W. R. Smith, C. c. Smith.
Judges-D. w. Spawr, w. L. De-
mint, F. H. Ricke.
Clerks-L. M. Clark, F. Nj. Smart.
AETNA
Judses-Geo. Hodge, Geo. Mote,
Geo. Eckert.
Clerks-R. M. Plau, E. r. Wells.
Judges. H. Wheat, o. P T. Ew-
ell, r. c. Ives.
Clerks-Harry Hill, w. r. Brakey.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Chas. M. Johnson has purchased
Dobbs & Murphy's new house and lots
on South Main Street. Consideration
ST, $4,000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Attorney F. Perry of Kiowa wa
looking after professional business in tn,
city Yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-29

Jas. Dobbs and the boys, Richard and
Frank. went to Colorado Springs last
Friday where Mrs. Dobbs and the baby
are spending the summer. Mr.. Dobbs
returned home Monday night, leaving
the family at the summer resort.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-12
Miss Whiting Resigns on Account of
Continued Poor Health.

Miss Marie Whiting has resigned
her position as head Of the depart
ment of Literature in the Normal
School She has been out for the past
year on leave of absence, and, while
somewhat improved in health, she
does not feel able 10 carry the work
which her position required. Her
resignation will cause deep regrets
to all who know her and especially
her students who had looked forward
To working again with her next year.
No one in the faculty had closer re-
lationS with the students than had
Miss Whiting and none exerted a
more potent and helpful influence
than she. She was the main support
of both literary societies, and was con
stantly consulted by students concern
ing matters of taste and judgment
whether literary or general. She was
a woman Of unusual talent and most
lovable character, and we must hope
that she may some day return TO
FarmNille.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-12
Hours Too Long.

Eda0r Her0id;-l spent night on
one Of our farms recently and while
the visit was delightful one ! came
away satisfied that the working hours
are distractingly and unusually long.
From 1 a. M. To 5 p. m. will Kill man
and mules too. There can be no ne
cessity for any such prolonged agony.
/ trust will not be accused Of treason
when / suggest "A ten-hour system for
the farms. Ten hours of earnest work
too. will he more effective than twice
ten Of sluggish sort. Much time is
wasted out in the fields leaning on the
hoes and loafing behind the plows.
How will this do for schedule Of
farm work? Rise at ., feed stock, eat
breakfast, now and then do a little
work in the garden, and begin the
field work at Z; quit at Il for dinner,
rest two hours and at quit for the
day. In my opinion with such work
ing hours more and better work would
be done. OF course such a schedule
would be only adapted 10 the summer
season. In the winter the farmers
have "A good long rest of anyhow.
God bless the farmers.
NTSIToR
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-12
BuHalo

June ~ iNo.
Miss Helen Hunt, who spent few
days at her fathers, left for Richmond
on Tuesday, accompanied by her sis
ter, Mrs. r.. b. Hunt, who will have
medical treatment AT the hospital.
Capt. and Mrs W. A. Mason, Of
Campbell county, spent several days
with relatives in the neighborhood.
Mr.. Isaac c. Hunt Is taking a
months vacation at his fathers, Mr..
b. f. Hunt Last Sunday he made a
talk at Buffalo Church, which was
very much enjoyed.
Miss Mary Cunningham wasa guest
at Dublin a day or 80 recently.
Miss Mary l.. Brightwell is visiting
at the home Of Mr. Ben Abbiit
Misses Sara Harris and Mary Elam
are visiting relatives i'm Keysyille.
Miss Nara Cunningham and BROTH
er Hugh, spent last Wednesday in
Farmville.
Capt. and Mrs. ". A. Mason, Mrs.
:. y. Cunningham and Mr.. and Mrs.
b. f. Hunt were the guests at Dub
linz last Monday.
Miss Nan Hunt, who has been teach
Ing in Georgia, is spending the Naca-
ton al home.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-12
Decision Commented On.

Considerable interest has been occa-
stoned la Richmond, Va, by a recent
decision handed down by Judge Humid
les. OF the Farm,ille Circuit Court, on
a ease which local tobacco men say
will affect every tobacco grower indi-
rdually and the various tobacco grow
n. organizations throughout the coun-
u.s. Members of the tobacco trade
are discussing the decision and its pos
sIble effect aud the general opinion
seems 10 be- that 10 will be far-reaching
10 lis result
The ease in question was one Of the
DARK Tobacco Growers Mutual Pro-
iecti,e Association against j r.. john
sou q Co., of Farmville, Va, and /.
\. Vaughan. of Richmond, Va. In
this case the society sued for "a lot of
tobacco which the members had pooled
and which subsequently spoiled.
Judge Hundley, in his decision, cited
the fact that the Society was not in
cOpOmted and therefore had no legal
standing aud right 10 sue. On this
ground the case was thrown out Of
court aud the members told that their
redress was 10 sue as individuals aud
then prove that the Society had no
claim on the leaf and that it was their
individual tobacco which was ruined.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-12
Be LOYaI 10 Your Town.

When one finds that he is out of
sympathy with his town, aud can only
say a good word for II coupled with
an apology, he ought 10 get out. Many
people fall into sort of unconscious
habit Of grOwling. But it's a miSera-
Die habit. such people make of them
selves a dead weight, while, Of course,
they Imagine themselves particularly
independent The individual has
about ali he can do 10 get along under
bis own loads, and he wants help and
encouragement from those going his
way, and who aie identified with him
Ia Interest 80 with the town. 1t has
lis Interest 10 care for, and il needs all
'he pluck, all the energy, all the CO.
operation and helpfulncss lis citizens
can provide and bring to bear. Every
man Is part Of his town. the town
embraces the fortunes, aud i'm some
measure at least takes ON the charac-
'ei oil The man. So loyalty to one
Own is no more than loyalty TO ones
sen aud this loyalty is ia the line of
a'' well shaped human nature. There
'oie lis right TO say that the man
VINO does not stand mp for his town is
gu some way dwarfed. There is some
'"'ug wrong about him. Ills fellows
VIII pass this judgment upon him,
auu The chances are that while he may
"'u To the discomfort of Others he
""i mol escape making himself un-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-12
Gei in Touch With Modern Ways Of
Doing Things

Merchants have, nearly all of them,
learned that advertising Us NkCES-
sARY 10 them. Not ALL of them
uho advertise. have learned now toad
,srii.e ADEQt NrELN, PERSIST
EMILY, IMPRONlNGLN' But they
ARE learning these things and prof
iine in the knowledge.
NoW it follows that every reason
which makes il wise for a merchant 10
sd,ertie is IAN equally good reason
why the reader ola newspaper should
resd its advertisements An adj. is a
mutual affair 10 benefits the mer-
chant ONLY a. it benefits the reader.
Nj, al will not pay the merchant
UNLESS he can make it PAY YOU
10 read and answer il. This he does,
can do. will do always.
Perhaps you have long realized that
q store cannot succeed without adver-
Using. Now, Try 10 realize the related
truth that YOU cannot succeed fully,
in this day Of the world, unless you
read and answer ads,