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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08
District Court Business

Judge P. B. Gillett held a short ad-
journed term Of court here last Thursday
disposing Of number of motions and a
few court cases.
The following are the most important
matters disposed Of:
]. |. Case Threshing Machine Co. VS.
w. S. Roach, judgment in the sum oI
$887.00.
Blaine Jones VS. Villa Jones, divorce
granted.
Irene Stone VS. the unknown heirs oI
Susan Stone, judgment quieting title.
Ed L. Peckham VS. M. ]. Lane, de-
murrer sustained. Execution stayed 80
days to give plaintiff time to perfect ap-
peal. Bond fixed at $500.
H. c. Alexander VS. Robt. Crooks ct
al, judgment queting title.
Winter VS. Gulley, dismissed.
Lauretta w. Elliott VS. The Col. & u.
S. Mtg. Co., judgment quoting title.
D. M. Circle VS. Peter Henningsen,
motion to dismiss sustained.
Lorenson VS. Wells, judgment for
plaintiff quoting title.
Rubert VS.. Col. &,U. S. Mtg. Co.
judgment for plaintiff, quieting title.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08
A Good Citizen Gone

This community sustained an irrepar-
able loss In the death Of w. c. Reut-
inger, which occurred on Tuesday, at
$50 p. m. June 80, 1908. The cause
Of death was typhoid fever. Mr. Reut-
linger took sick about month ago and
from the 6rst the gravity Of the disease
was recognized by his physicians and by
the patient himself. He made valiant
fight but on the morning preceding his
death he fully surrendered and aban-
doned all hope Of recovery.
A short funeral service was held at
Highland cemetery on Wednesday after
noon. On account of the critical illness
Of son who is afflicted with the same
ailment it was deemed unwise to conduct
services at the house. The services al
the grave were conducted by Rev. F.
c. Ward, pastor Of the Baptist church oI
this city.
Wilhelm c. ReutIinger was born at
Zurich. Switzerland, August 6, 1870;
died at Medicine Lodge, Kansas, June
80. 1908, aged 81 years, 10 months,
"a days.
MIR. Reutlinger was a man Of stric
honest, integrity and personal worth. His
exceptional industry was notable. Com
ing to America from Switzerland he was
comparatively without means, but in a
few years he had accumulated funds to
purchase one Of the best alfalfa farms in
Barber county and had it well stocked
He was rated as one Of our most sub
stantial farmers, well informed on matters
pertaining to the farm and current events,
and withal man who contributed much
to the welfare Of the county and state.
He was member Of the Modem Wood
men Of America and also carried $4,000
in the Bankers Life, his insurance agge-
eating $1,000.
He is survived by wife and Ethree
children, two girls and boy, who have
the deepest sympathy of the entire CON-
munity in the great misfortune that has
befallen them, in so soon being called up
on to a separation. A brother, Henry
K. Reutlinger, also survives him. His
present residence is at Irene, Ok. He
arrived on Wednesday morning to at
tend the funeral.
CARD OF THANKS
Mrs. Reutlinger desires to profoundly
thank the kind neighbors and friends for
the assistance rendered in her sad ordeal.
She will always hold these kindnesses in
grateful remembrance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08
Just a Little Inconsistent
Yours very respectfully,
w. G. Afford.

The Atica Independent. for some un-
explained reason, delights to poke fun at
Medicine Lodge, but the following two
items from the paper last week shows
that the Independent editor doesn't really
mean to be understood that this is a
sleepy little town"
We understand w. F. Wright is 6g-
uring on moving to Medicine Lodge.
We don't see what Bill will do with him.
self in that sleepy little town, after living
m a wide awake town like Atica a.
long as he has.
A. c. Mead left Tuesday for Medi-
cine Lodge, where he has about foul
weeks Of carpenter work ahead Of him
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08
Neighbors Disagree

1t has been several moons since the
people Of this usually harmonious CITY
have heard trial as interesting as the
case Of ]. N. Tncher VS.. o. ]. Hit
which was tried IN justice Coles court
last Friday. The nature of the suit was
a procedure IN ejectment. Mr.. Tmcher
recently purchased the property on Wal
nut street owned by Mary Keller and
occupied by Mr.. Hit. He served no
tee on Mr.. Hit who refused to move
on the ground that under his agreement
with the former owner Of the property
he was entitled to thirty days in which
to move. MIR. Tmcher claimed that
Hit was over two months in arrears in
rent and under the law could be elected
at once. Seward |. Field assisted the
plaintiff lawyer and G. NJ. Martin repre-
sented the defendant. Mr.. Martin filed
demurrer on the ground that if any
rent was due. it was due to Keller and
not to Tincher and therefore Hit could
not be elected inside Of 30 days. MIR.
Hit also claimed an offset for improve
ments and alleged that he owed no rent.
Judge Cole overruled the demurrer and
the defense demanded jury. 1t was
composed Of VIM. Marquand, T. L.
Jaret, Geo. Woodward, r. M. Smith
and r. S. Crane. and found for the plain
tiff. He moved on, Monday.
The trial developed great deal Of
feeling between the parties, and the tes-
timony provoked much laughter. Each
tried to make it appear that the other
was thief, although it is doubtful if Ell
ther was serious. Hit claimed an off
set. among other things, for corral fence
Iincher claimed the material in the fence
was taken from his premises. On cross
examination Hit said he bought the wire
from plaintiff who told him he stole i,
near Sun City. Mr.. Tmcher, in rebut.
tai, denied telling Hit this, but said he
bought the wire to put between him and
Neighbor Hit so that his coal would
not diminish so rapidly, but that be.
fore he got the fence built. Mr.. Hit
made use of the wire, all Of which tend.
to give the neighborhood bad reputa-
lion.
The trouble started in the FIRST instance
when the children Of the two famhies
aoi ,o'p c"ar >-d ,yhca ther ws--
separated there were words between
Mrs. Tincher and Mr.. Hit, the latter
permitting his temper to get the better Of
him to the extent that he cursed Mrs.
Imcher. When Mr. Tmicher heard Of
it he bought the property for the purpose
Of compelling Mr.. Hit to move out.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

The following program will be rem
dered at the home Of Mrs. VanNess, Fri-
day. July l0th:-
Topic Medical Missions.
Hymn-Prayer.
Bible lesson. Titus n-11. Is.
Africaner-Mrs Thomas.
Moses pleading for his people-Ars. Kidd.
Medical Missions-Mrs. Gallagher.
The Mohammedons-Mrs. Garrison.
A MInister-Mrs- Ireland.
Special music-Mrs. Hoyt.
History Of the work-Mrs. Parsons and Mrs
Barnum-
Roll call.
Music-MArie Thomas
Business period.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08
W. c. Afford Defines his Position.
HAzELToN, KANs., July 6, 1908

HAzELToN, HANS, July b, 1908.
EDS. INDEX: In order that the vot-
ers Of Barber County may know prior to
casting their votes for Representative at
the August Primary, just what they may
expect Of me, should be their Repre-
sentative at the next session of the legis-
lature, deem it right to state briefly
some Of the things favor that they may
the better decide as to whether they
want one Of that class to represent them,
for | do not want vote obtained under
false pretense, or, in other words, every
voter should have an opportunity to know
where | stand.
am in favor of the people regulating
the railroads and other public service cor
corporations instead Of their regulating the
people, but at the same time favor giving
them perfectly fair treatment.
am in favor of direct primary law
but not the political makeshift we now
have.
favor assessing all property at its ac-
tual cash value, but am not in favor of
Ahe political graft Of having los county
assessors appointed, with power to ap-
point several hundreds Of deputies. IF
county assessors are necessary at all, they
should be elected by the people and
their duties should be more than to mere
ly appoint and boss" deputies.
favor some changes in our road laws
to enable the people to have better roads
and to receive something like value re-
ceived" for their money and labor ex-
pended on our roads.
favor separate schools for the Ne
groes and Whites wherever it is possible
and not depnve either Of full and COM
plete educational benefits. | also favor
law prohibiting inter-marriage of Ne
groes and Whites.
favor State Agricultural and Live
Stock Fair to be located at Wichita, if
possible, aad if not, then al acme good
Town equally as well located.
i favor guaranty bank deposit law.
favor doing away with about two
thirds Of the jobs and political hangers
on at every session Of the legislature.
favor liberal policy toward all Of
our state Institutions, but not extravaganza
and political graft
favor the Strictest economy in all Of
our public expenditures.
Trusting that the foregoing will give the
Democratic voters and the people Of
Barber county some idea Of what they
might expect Of me in case should be
nominated and elected to represent them
IN the legislature, and also offering as my
excuse for writing instead Of going out
and talking with the voters, that at this
time | can not possibly find the time to
do so, however much | would like to do
it, and also promising that if nominated to
try to meet the people Of the county dur
ing the campaign and giving them my
reasons for my beliefs, am,
Yours very respectfully,
w. G. Afford.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

This is the way Walnut street neigh
bors gossip: One stole wire to put up a
high fence to prevent the other from
stealing his coal. but the other stole the
wire before the fence was built, and
constructed a hog corral.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

On account Of sickness in his family
Chairman Lake did not get IN to attend
the commissioner meeting until yester-
day afternoon. 1t is also inconvenient
for Commissioners Wadsworth and Flan-
agan to be at the meeting on account Of
the busy times on the farm. Outside Of
road matters and the usual allowance Of
bills. the business Of the session was I'M
important. The Board expected to
complete the work Of the session laa night.
The Sharon Band is out about $40
on the Fourth Of July celebration. Prac-
tically the only source Of revenue was the
ball game and the expense Of arranging
for the celebration was beyond what
could be expected m the way Of gate re.
ceipts al ball game. But the people
Of Sharon and vicinity enjoyed the day
spIendidIy. and we look for few pub.
lic spirited fellows ike F. ]. Warren. E
| S. Rule and II. II. Fair to make th.
band whole.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

The County Clerks official primary
election notice is published this week.
1t will be observed that it is space con-
sumer but it enlightens the public as to
the names Of all candidates Of all parties
from presidential electors down to con-
stable.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Mrs. C. A. Eubanks departed yes
terday for Denver to remain at least three
months and perhaps permanently. Hel
friends hope that she will yet decide to
claim her home in this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Miss Lizzie Duke. who is visiting Mrs.
Talafeno, spent the Fourth with reIa-
tives in Oklahoma, returning to the city
on Monday to prolong her visit here be-
fore returning to her home at Aurora
Mo.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08
Annual School Meeting

The annual school meeting IN the var
ious districts in Barber county (ciy and
country will be held on Thursday, July
10th. 1t is the duty of district clerks to
post notices at least 10 days prior to the
meeting and district boards must see that
meetings are held.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Miss c. ]. Rhodes Of Enid arrived in
the city Friday night to visit with friends.
Miss Rhodes will be remembered as the
Secretary Of the D. K. G. company a,
the time Of the construction Of the road
through the county. Mrs. McCague en-
tertained at E o'clock dinner yesterday
complimentary to her guest.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

John Martin has been given place at
the Santa Fe depot. We are glad that
ne got the place and know that he will
make good.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Roscoe Robinson, who has just re
turned to Barber from Hugoton, wa
shaking hands with friends in the cit,
yesterday. Roscoe has widened ou
considerably since we last saw him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

w: E. Cook and family came up
from Texas Friday to visit week with
Mr.. Cooks mo,her, M. E.. Cook.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

L. D. Sparks continues to improve.
He is now able to take considerable
nourishment and can sit up in bed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

w. E. Lusk and wife and little daugh-
ter, Jessie, came over from Anthony Sat
urday to visit with the families of c. H.
Rankin and w. S. Rhoades. Mr..
Lusk returned home Monday but Mrs.
Lusk and the little girl will visit here a
few weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

E P. Moomau and wife and Two Of
the children departed on Monday for
Atwood. Illinois, in response to a letter
stating that Mrs. Moomau's mother !,
very poorly. They VIII also visit Mr..
MoOmau's parents at Urbana before re-
turning. They expect to be away Two
weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

O. ]. Hit and family moved into Geo
w. Urtons new house in the north par
of town on Monday. Mr.. Hit had a
hard time to find team but with the as.
sistance Of Sheriff Kidd, he got L. D.
Sparks mules and vacated the disputed
property at 3 D. m.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Charley Watkins has been employed
behind V. S. Cooks counters and he is
the right young man in the right place.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Gus Olson has been ailing considera.
bly, the past several days and is threaten
ed with the dreaded fever.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

J. S. Runyan was threatened with
tever the latter part Of last week. He
was bedfast Saturday and Sunday but
was able to be out Monday. He is
still feeling little ofish but prospects are
good for his escaping long sick spell"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

DR.. Gilbert reports daughter born to
Harry Smith and wife who reside on F.
B. Chapin's farm, on Monday, July 9th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Col. ]. B. Johnson Of Aetna was at
tending commissioners court. and looking
after other business matters in the city the
FIRST Of the week. :
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

The Wiling Workers will meet at the
church Thursday. July 18th all day. All
members are requested to be present
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Mrs. ]. P. Thomas went to Pratt
last thursday to visit a week or two
with her parents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

DIR. Donovan was called to Lake Citv
Yesterday morning to attend Mrs. Riley
Lake and two Of the children who are
quite sick.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Miss Katharine Ellis returned to her
home at Pfatt last Wednesday, after yiis-
iting two weeks with the family of L. M.
Axlne.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

The Index is short Of help this week
on account of sickness. A boy or girl
or young man or young lady who
desires to learn the printers trade
and will apply himself or herself, can
get steady employment by calling and
getting terms.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08
Matrimonial Events

Arhe H.Painter and Ethel M. Thrash
er Of Isabel were married on Sunday
July 5th. The groom is IsabeIs popuIa,
young tonsorial artist and the bride is
one Of that thriving little city's -mosl
charming young ladies.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Jesse Morlan and wife are the happy
parents Of a ten-pound boy born Sunday
night, July 5th. Jess is the proudest
man in town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Prof. SamI Robinson Of Sharon drop
ed in with the enicins silver dollar yes
terday. The Prof. is one Of the busiest
men In the country these days and had
to cut his visit short.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

County Superintendent Thomas ex-
pects to have he list Of certificates prepn-
:! = ....., % s-ee,sih,. ..ss,..S:....s s..:s
week. The board of examiners will
complete their work today. The names
OF the successful ones will be published
next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

The ladies Of the Cemetery Associa-
ton will give an entertainment some time
in July. 1t will be advertised later. Sec.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Hon. Dallas Morris returned home
from Chicago last Wednesday. The
Hon. Dallas was one Of the distinguish
ed republicans from this neck Of the
woods who attended the republican har-
mony aggregation at Chicago and we
have his word for it that in the vice pres
idential search for timber the place was
offered to him but like Hughes, Fair
banks and Others, he concluded that If
he could not have first place he would
not be second choice. but he claims he
did make several ringing speeches on the
floor Of the convention and the applause
made the old coliseum rembIe from CEN
ter to circumference. Having attended
to the nomination Of Taft. Dal had al
most made up his mind to go from Chi
cago to Denver to oversee the nominal
bon Of Bryan but his pocket book was
becoming lank and he concluded It
would be wise to again become private
citizen. Dd acts very much ike man
who intends to vote Democratic ticket
next hn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Jas. H. Smith and Jessie Yardley Of
Hazelton secured marriage license on
Monday and will be married at Hazel
ton today.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Rev. J. M. Robinson Of Dighton will
preach at the Baptist church next Sun
day morning and evening.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Henry Miller, aged 81 years, and
Elmyra H. Schuman, aged 20. both Of
Isabel, were united in marriage on Sat
urday, July 4th, at the residence Of w.
A. Bradshaw and wife southeast Of this
city, Rev. F. c. Ward performing the
ceremony. The BRIDE is an aunt Of Mrs.
Bradshaw. The couple are well known
at Isabel and have many friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Vim. r. Nimmo and Belzarah Miller
Of Helena, Oklahoma were married by
Probase Judge Garrison :atthis city J,,n.
Both. The happy couple departed for
their home Immediately after the cere-
mony.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

The kiowa News-Review's candi
date tor county commissioner has append
ed his sig to the Gesner boom motto e
in the kiowa Journal. The News-Re-
view is strong anti-Gesner, and it al so
discovered" the candidate for COMM s.
sioner. lngratitude, did you sayl
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Ernest Phipps took suddenly and
dangerously Ill Saturday evening and un-
I'll Tuesday morning there was very little
hope for him. Yesterday he was de-
cidedly better and while not yet out ol
danger. the prospects for recovery are
good. Some form Of inward poisoning
caused the sickness. Drs. Donovan and
Gilbert are attending him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Judge James Lawrence Of ellington
was IN the city last Wednesday and
Thursday as counsel for ]. M. Thralls
and ]. P. Elsea IN a case Of considerable
Importance IN the disrid court. Judge
Lawrence has served his district several
terms on the bench and IS one Of the
leading politician. Of Sumner County.
This year he has mixed his diet very m
congruously. He Is for Blaow for Sen.
ator and Leland for governor which Is 4
combination ,hat Is hard to explain. 1he
Judge VIII probably be the only man u
Kansas who win vote such queer ticket
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

Frank Collinwood and sister, Mrs.
Demoret. and their mother. Of Pretty
Prairie. visited the first half Of last week
with M. E. Updegraf and wife, depart
ing on Thursday for Anthony to visit DR..
A. D. Updegraf. Mrs. Updegraf is
sister and daughter Of the parties
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08

The mayor and council met in regular
session Monday night. An ordinance
was passed limiting the speed of auto
mobiles to 10 miles per hour and re-
curing auto drivers to light up, front
and rear. at night. The monthly bills
were heavy on account Of side walk and
bridge building and waterworks improve
ment. The council expects to have
these improvements completed in the
near future. 1t was expected to turn the
water in the north Main street main to-
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-07-08
CARD OF THANKS

Mrs. Reutlinger desires to profoundly
thank the kind neighbors and friends for
the assistance rendered in her sad ordeal.
She will always hold these kindnesses in
grateful remembrance.