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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20
Popular Couple Welded

One of the prettiest home we'd
dings that has ever taken place in
Medicine Lodge was witnessed at
the beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. P. Dewitt at noon on Saturday,
October I6, 1909, when their old
est daughter, Fannie E, became
the wife of Mr.. Lawrence w. Stew
ems, son of Mrs. Ella Stevens and
assistant cashier of The Citizens
State Bank.
The marriage ceremony was
performed by Rev. c. I. ,Spiers,
pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Only the immediate relatives and
families connected with the bank
witnessed the marriage vows.
The bride and groom departed
at $3.50 for Wichita where they ex-
pected to visit a few days, and
thence to Geuda Springs. They
will return in ten days after which
they will be at home to their friends
at the groom's residence, Kansas
T1NShQO WCSts
These popular young people en-
ter upon their new responsibilities
under most auspicious circumstance
es and surroundings. Mr.. Stevens
is most capable business man
and is reinforced with an integ.
rity that has been unalterably es-
tablished in this city by his years
of faithful service. He is most
obliging, cordial young man and
enjoys the confidence, esteem and
respect of the people of the entire
city and county.
Miss Dewitt is a daughter of
one of the best families in southern
Kansas. She is a young lady of
whom it may be said, without in.
dulging in extravaganza or hattery,
her graces and womanly charms
are without limitation-especially
gifted with beauty in feature and
beauty in character, and favored
with innumerable friendships that
will endure forever.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens grew
from childhood to manhood and
womanhood in Barber county and
it is the earnest hope of their friends
that they will always maintain
their citizenship here.
- The Index desires to be number
ed among the many friends who
give expression to the hope that
this couple may live long and
prosper exceedi- gl:-.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20
Elwood Bond Election Nov. 23rd

The railroad bond election in Ell.
wood township will be held Tues.
day, November 23rd, instead of the
10th as first announced. The
change was made necessary on ac-
count Of the absence of two of the
county commissioners when the
legal papers were first drawn.
The legal election notices, as
corrected, are republished this
week and will continue to be pub
lished for five consecutive weeks.
The election in Aetna township
will be called as soon as the neces.
sary petition is circulated and
signed by the voters and taxpayers
of that township.
There is little doubt but that
both townships will vote favorably
on the proposition.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20
A Boquet For Fred Watkins

The Ashland ball team has dis.
banded for the season and in last
weeks Clipper the individual mem
bers were written up" Fred
Watkins, formerly of this CITY, is
complimented more highly than
any other member, as follows:
"The reliable Fred Watkins.
Our Dutch, kept up his reputation
as ball player in the three games.
He has the greatest throwing arm
on him that's in the business, covers
ground fast, throws accurate, fields
his position like a veteran and does
he hit? Just fifteen over the left
field fence this season. 1t is pos
sible but not probable that Ashland
will ever see his smiling face again
in uniform. Qf they do they
may consider themselves lucky for
he is too fast to stay out of faster
companies) Good luck to YOU,
Fred, old boy, go your limit"
The Ashland team was one of
the strong teams of the state DUR
ing the season just closed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20
A Very Sad Death

Ray Ewalt, second child of Mr..
and Mrs. Sim Ewalt of this city,
died at 1890 Tuesday night, Oc
tober IL, 1909, of scarlet fever
He was sick one week and the case
was very critical from the first.
DR.. Donovan, assisted by DR..
Gilbert, had charge of the case and
employed all means known to
medical science but at no period
in Rays sickness did they get the
trouble under control.
A private funeral was held at
the home on Wednesday morning.
On account of the nature of the
disease, only a few neighbors and
intimate friends attended, which
made it the more sad.
Ray was born in this city No
vember S, 1900; died October II,
1909, aged 8 years, II months and
7 days.
A death surrounded with more
sorrowful circumstances could not
occur and Mr.. and Mrs. Ewalt have
the sympathy of all their friends
in this incalculable grief. RAY
was one of the city's brightest and
best boys.
He will be sadly missed by his
little playmates, and the vacant
chair that he leaves in the home
will be a source of sacred grief to
the parents for many years to come.
Words utterly fail to express the
sympathy the Index feels for them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20
A Bargain in Plants

AS ! shall not operate my green
house during the ensuing winter,
now offer my entire stock of potted
and field grown plants, consisting
OF Ferns, Geraniums, Sprengirl's, S,
etc, for sale. at wholesale prices.
Peonies, large undivided field
grown clumps. Now is the time to
plant Peonies. JNo. L. BRADY,
Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20
Just Married
And Oh, so Happy!
Lawrence and Fannie
Can you Guess
who we are?

Large placards containing the
above inscription were what met
the gaze of the bride and groom
when they entered the ear at the
Santa Fe depot Saturday afternoon
to go away on the honeymoon trip.
They were hung up promiscuously
all over the car and particularly
adorned the seat the bridal party
occupied. In addition, there were
many young friends at the depot
when the bride and groom were
conveyed to the train, and these
admirers were armed literally with
rice and old shoes and other muni-
tions of warfare common to such
occasions. Both met the situation
in calm, philosophical way and
seemed to enjoy the reception as
we'll as the crowd attending them,
but it must be admitted that there
was one incident that caused the
rosy cheeks of the bride to become
even more rose-like.
The merry-makers had the event
well planned.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20
Musical at Sharon

There will be a Musical at Shar-
on on Friday night of this week,
October 22nd, the proceeds to be
given to the Christian Church of
that city. The entertainment will
be held in the church. Everybody
is cordially invited. Admission
Is and IS cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20


ing the costs. Mr.. Hargis has not
yet been sentenced.
One lone juror saved the defend.
ant from a penitentiary sentence
Eleven jurors favored convictinz
for penitentiary offenSe and one
favored acquittal. Finally this
juror agreed to convict for assault
and battery, but he made it en-
phatic that he would chang" the
jury before he would send the de-
fendant to the penitentiary, and a
compromise was effected that way
which, considering the conflicting
evidence, seemed a fair solution.
County Attorney Field and Sam
uel Griffin prosecuted the case and
Noble g. Tincher defended.
Judge Gillett ordered a recess
Saturday morning, until Monday
afternoon when the case of State
VS.. Geo. Scates was called and the
following jury empaneled:
J. A. Redman T. M. Parr
George MOunsey John Cullison
W. B, Duncan D. w. Brown
c F. Harding L. W. Chaplin
Roy Doran G. r. Harris
E. j. Grigsby Geo. Mote
ScateS was a section foreman on
the Santa Fe railroad and in that
capacity is charged with having
overpaid employees by raising time
checks and appropriating the ex-
cess to his own use.
County Attorney Field prosecut.
ed and Samuel Griffin defended.
The case went to the jury at
9 o'clock Monday evening and in
about an hour a verdict was re-
turned finding the defendant not
guilty.
There is another case pending
against Scates, in which he is
charged with having written a
check to an employe for more than
was due him and taking the extra
money himself. This case has
gone over to the February term.
The case of State VS.. w. S. Shell
ton was taken up yesterday morn
ing. Shelton borrowed $40 from
the Peoples Bank in this city and
gave note with Zeal Johnson's
name on as surety. The name
was forged but Shelton denies hav.
ing done it, and also denies having
gotten the money, Notwithstanding
that F. B. Chaplin, F. E. Read and
{. E. Thompson testify that he
presented the note and received
the money.
The jury is as follows:
J. f. Circle G. R. Harris
John CulliSOn Roy DOran
r. j. GrigSby j. A. Redman
Floyd Fullerton Conrad Baier
G.. w. Rankin A. A. Smith
County Attorney Field prose-
cutes and Samuel Griffin represents
the defendant.
If the conclusions drawn from
Mr.. Griffin's opening statement to
the jury are correct, Shelton's de-
fense is temporary insanity. 1t is
about the only defense that could
be made to such a rash act.
The case was in the hands of the
jury when the paper was printed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20

Those wanting husking hook
and gloves, remember that w. E.s
Stout carries a complete line.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20

Howard Easten contributed his
mite to the city treasury one day
last week on the popular charge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20

have a customer for a 32o-acre
farm: Must be reasonably we'll To-
Gated, some Improvements, and at
least so acres that will grow alfal.
ia. A. M. Houchin, Office in Citi-
zens State Bank.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-10-20

Harry C.. Hester and Allie Gould
of Gate, Oklahoma, were united
in marriage by Probate Judge Gar
rison last Wednesday afternoon,
October 13, 1909. The groom is
brother of E. R. Hester of Sharon
township.
Edward w. Parker, son of How
ard ]. Parker and wife of Mingona
township, was married to Miss
Joanna Schubarth of Monument,
Colorado last Thursday, at the
brides home. The couple arrived
here on Saturday and will make
Barber county their home.
MIR. Parker is prosperous stock
man and farmer and is we'll known
by the people of this section of the
county, and has a host of friends.
The bride is stranger here, but
is beloved and widely known at
her home town in Colorado. Mr..
Parker became acquainted with
her while working there several
years ago and has been correspond
ing with her since, which was
happily consummated in a life
partnership.
We wish Mr.. and Mrs. Parker
unlimited happiness and success.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25
AN INVITATION TO YOU
Inc Celebration Committee Invites
the Public to Spend July Second
and Third ut Dolores

Come and let the Dolores people
show you how they do things right.
Remember you live only one time and
1t is right to enjoy ourselves in an
honest way and to show an apprecia-
ton of the day we received our inde-
pendenee which gave us the right To
think and worship rs we please, the
freedom of the press aud the pursuit of
our various vocations. Give the little
ones treat. Let them hear the Cortez
Brass Band for day and half.
The band boys are practicing every
possible moment and are going to do
their part To make these two days an
occasion not soon TO be forgotten.
Lets give them a good audience aud
show them that their efforts are APP
prcciated.
Those of you who have an empty
stomach come aud get around about
five pounds Of that barbecued lamb
and grass-fed yearling; there will be
plenty for all. For the young people
who wish to mingle in the ball room,
there will be n good floor good music
and well regulated hall; all will be
treated alike. The bucking contest
will be worth your while, aud the ball
game does not need IA word from any
one. The Mancos boys say 1t is like
taking candy from child to get that
$50, while the Cortez fans say there is
"nothing to it,, but we will see.
Marshal Brumley promises great sport
with the ''bat,le royar'.
The welcome arch TO be erected on
the Dolores bridge and painted by
Charles Granath, will be credit to
the town. All buildings will be deco
rated and the town will be in gala
attire. The Hon. Chas. A. johnson
will tell you all what aglorious world
we live in, and how much happier the
people are under the new administra-
tion. DIR. II. G. Lefurgey has openly
declared himself the most competent
judge of good music, mild drinks aud
the finer traits aud different points of
beauty of the fair sex. His smiling
countenance will meet you at every
turn. II will also be worth your while
to watch Bro. Myler smack his chops
over the brimming lemonade (red)
glass and tell how he did it. He
already shows the sign.
Don't be groucby to the young folks.
Remember you were young yourself,
and we all belong to the human family.
Come out all of you and join us in a
good time.
COMMITTEE.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25
From Our Exchanges.

Montezuma Journal-Arthur Hughes
son of the Dolores blacksmith, was over
to the county seat last Monday, filing
some deeds with Clerk Sprague.--At a
meeting of the irrigation board Tuesday
S. J. Smith was appointed secretary of
the board at a salary of $500 per year
The Bozman orchard in McElmo Can
on will be profitable one this year,
they estimate $1,000 boxes of apples
from it this year besides large crop of
cherries, peaches, pears, grapes, plums
and melons. has made anoth-
er move OH the chess board by increas
ing licenses from $500 to 81 800 per year.
This will not cure the disease, however.
1t will not cause Mr.. Slowpay to settle
with the merchant before he blows his
wages, nor will Mr.. Common Drunk
ard Immediately become ashamed OF
his wife's rags. The damnable stuff
poisonous drugs, will nerve the arm of
the murderer just the same as If the
license were lower. Two bartenders in
one saloon can dish out as much of the
deathdealing brew as if they each had
a building. There Is but one way, and
that is to vote them out.
Cortez Herald-All will regret the
death of "Grandma" johnson, at Do
lores, on Tuesday June Is. She was the
relict Of Charles Johnson, the pioneer
horseman, and was beloved by all who
knew her--The "Gold Medal Orchardn
of III. II. Antes, came to the front today
with the first cherries on the market,
and they are beauties.-Mrs. Noma
Rice died at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. w. II. Elder, Wednesday morn
ing, June 16, of intestinal paralysis,
after brief illness. Mrs. Rice was as
years old and came from Kiel, Illinois,
in August of last year, since which time
she has made her home with her sister
in Cortez. Her body was shipped
Thursday to Harrisonville, Mo-, for
burial.-A big ditch is now running
through Totten's Lake, and the waters
of that once famous duck pond are adj
ded to the flow in the bitches leading
into the lower valley.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25
Obituary..

A. G. Dunning was born at Rutland,
Vermont, January s, 1S4l, aud died at
his home near Lakeview, Colorado,
June IL, 1909, aged So years. months
and days. In 1855 he moved from
Vermont to Iowa where he lived until
1885 aud then moved to Colorado,
where he has since resided. Besides
the widow, he leaves four children to
mourn his death, Frank, John and
Mrs. l. NJ. Skinner of Montezuma
county, and Mrs. l.. +. Brown of Glen
wood Springs, also eleven grand chill
dren. Mr.. Dunning was an honest up
right citizen and was respected by all
who knew him.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25
Snakes I

Newport, Pa, June 17.-Four grave
and dignified members of the bar are
sponsors for the latest snake story of
the season. Judge w. Scholl, ]. Mack
Barnett, Charles Smiley and w. N.
Seibert of the New Bloomfield bar
went fishing. They took along lunch
basket containing pickles, cheese,
crackers and three-foot length of
bologna sausage. incidentally, there
was in the basket sarsaparilla bottle
that somebody had thoughtfulIy filled
with whiskey in anticipation of some
body else getting snake bitten. They
hid their lunch basket and fished for
several hours. When they returned to
the basket the bologna and whiskey
were gone. On the way home Judge
Scholl discovered a huge blacksnake
stretched in the road, oblivious to the
world. When killed it was noticed
that it seemed greatly distended and
post mortem was held, revealing in the
snakes stomach the three-foot length
of bologna and the bottle of whiskey.
1.-THE senior editor of The Star Is ac-
quainted with the above named gentle
men having served his devilship In the
town of New Bloomfield, and what we
can't understand is why the whiskey
was forsaken long enough to give the
snake chance at it. Must be that the
temDerance wave has struck that pa rt
of the country.]
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25

The Montezuma Valley Irrigation
district have men at work this week
putting in cribbing above the intake
dam along the Dolores river for the
purpose of turning the river into its old
channel. In order to relieve the pres
sure during high water, a water way
was cut through the rock dam north Of
the spill way and the river made its
course through the dam cutting quite
channel and it is now necessary to
crib the water out of this channel so
that the dam can be replaced.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25

The ladies' of Lebanon will give a
strawberry and ice cream social on the
lawn at Allen Hammond's home Sat
urday evening, June 26. Fine. large
juicy berries fresh from the plants that
grow in that fertile region and rich
homemade ice cream await those who
attend. Music and games have been
provided for the entertainment of the
guests. Everybody is cordially invited
we understand that the proceeds will
go to fund for erecting church build
ing at that place.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25
Resolutions.

Ladies Auxiliary Of the Baptist
Church
Whereas; 1t has pleased God in his
infinite wisdom to remove from our
midst our esteemed sister, Mrs. Mary
johnson, to His heavenly home above.
Resolved, That while we bow in
humble submission to the Divine will
we recognize that her life has been
well spent, and her deeds of charity
and unselhsh kindness will long live
in our memories; be 1t further
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes of our Auxiliary,
a copy published in the local paper.
Rebecca J. Coombs,
Winnie Akin,
Lottie Miller,
Committee.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25
SCard Of Thanks.

We desire TO express our thanks to
those friends and neighbors who SO
kindly assisted us during the illness
and death of our husband and father.
Also the Odd Fellows who had charge
of the services at the home and ceme-
terry.
Mrs. "A. G. Dunning
Frank l.. Dunning
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Dunning
Mr.. aud Mrs. |. NJ. Skinner
MIR. and Mrs. l.. Il. Brown
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25
lakevIew Briefs.

The Sunday evening sing at Lake
view grows in interest and attendance.
Mrs. Clarence Foster of Rico, Miss
Alice Pinkerton Of Arloa, and Miss
Della of Nancos, were called to the
home Of their parents c. ". Pinkerton
last week on account Of the serious ILL.,
ness of their grandfather J. II. Pinker-
ton. At this date MT. Pinkerton has
recovered.
&. A Mclaughlin and family Of five
children came in from Rico on sad
mission Friday last, that of attending
the funeral Of a. q. Dunning, who Is
remembered by these motherless little
folks as kind and loving grandfather.
and one whom they will greatly miss
in their visits To Lakeview. Mr. Me-
Laughliu and three of the children re-
turned home OH Saturdays train.
Mabel and Emma remained TO visit for
IA few weeks with their grandmother.
The Lakeview Sunday School will
hold no session on Sunday June "a, as
~ CABNttCu ~ k'foN oS'NSh'sVh VIE
visit the Beulah school aud add inter
est to their special exercises on that
date.
The song service conducted by G.. w.
Clucas at Lakeview on last Sunday,
was both entertaining and profitable.
You missed something good II you
were not there.
AS chairman of the committee on
Sunday School music for the county,
Mr.. Clucas plans TO visit every Sunday
School in the county, and give prac-
tical talk OH Sunday School music, and
hold song service in each school.
He has plan now in hand to get all Of
the schools to work on some special
music which lie shall furnish them,
after some weeks or n months practice
to bring the whole body of singers to-
gether for grand festival of song.
Possibly in August or September, SO
get ready for something good its COM
ing. Mr.. Clucas has IA standing invi-
tation to return to Lakeview at any
time.
Members of the Odd Fellows lodge Of
Cortez conducted the funeral services
of a. G. Dunning last week.
Miss Carrie EIlemeyer is visiting at
the summer camp of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Dunham.
Mrs. l.. +. Brown of Glenwood
Springs, daughter of Mrs. A. G.. Dun
ming, returned home on Wednesday,
after stay of two weeks on the oc-
casion of her fathers injury and death.
After looking over a few of the small
orchards in Lakeview we conclude
that apples will be scarce with us.
Cherries and plums are u good crop.
Water and sunshine are making
good crop of alfalfa.
The Ritter Brothers started haying
Wednesday in fields that are mostly
orchard grass.
Taylor Wilkerson, after being on the
sick list for a week, is better.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25
Cortez Items.


Mr.. Bopp is rushing the work on
James Mowry's new brick residence.
Charles Johnston was badly hurt
Sunday morning by horse falling on
him. He was brought to Cortez and
placed under the doctors care.
A very interesting game Of ball was
played on the Cortez diamond Sunday
between the Mancos and Cortez teams.
1t took eleven innings to decide the
game. The final score being to 10 in
favor of the home team. Camp and
Hays were the Mancos battery and
Levy, Starr and Belcher held down
that job for Cortez.
AL Newman's force of plasterers
have completed the school building.
They are now doing some work for the
Smith Mercantile company.
DIR. Harrington's new building is
completed. 1t is u fine structure.
A. g. Dunning died Friday from the
effect of injuries received in runaway.
DIR. Brady came in from Monticello
few days ago.
Lawyer II. q. Thurman has returned
from Littleton where he spent few
weeks visiting with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. James Trimble and Miss lila
McEwen left for Pagosa Springs We'd
nesday for vacation.
Rev. Joe Harper is here for the pur-
pose Of having the body of his father,
Rev. Joel Harper, former pastor of the
Congregational church, removed from
the church yard to the Cortez cemetery
Fine cherries are now ON the market.
p. It. Outlet returned to Cortez Mon
day after few weeks. absence at MAN.
cos. He was accompanied by his
daughter.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25

For Sale-Two leases with improve
ments on school land, years lease on
so, and year on an so adjoining, on
Sagehen Flat. Improvements consist
of two-story house, good granary and
all fenced with three wire fence. In
qulre of H. II. Jones, Dolores, Col.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25

Mrs. Temple Rentz and Minnie Lock-
EFT returned Tuesday from fishing
trip to Quarry. w. II. Burch, who
was to accompany the girls, didn't get
on the train in time and arrived on the
fishing grounds II day late aud returned
Wednesday with George Sullivan.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25
Gard of Thanks .

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to our kind neighbors and
friends who so faithfully assisted dur
ing the sickness and death of our dear
mother, Mrs. Mary johnson, and for
the many beautiful floral offerings from
the Ladies Aid, the Ladies Auxiliary
and the friends. May God reward them.
THE CHILDREN.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25

B. F. Patterson bought three lots at
the corner of Hillside avenue and
Ninth street, and is erecting cottage
on them. This is fine location, being
just south of the city park. o. M.
Treadway is doing the work.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25
DOLORES MARKETS.

Wheat-$2.2 .25 to $3.50.
Oats--$2.00.
Carr0ts-1.00 TO 1.50.
Cabbage-$2. so to $500
Potatoes-$l.50 so
Hogs-$5.2 25 to $6.5
Poultry-Hens 10 to 12l.
Butter-30 to 35
Eggs-20.
Honey-S to 10.
Hay-Alfalfa, baled $17OO; timothy,
baled 5000.
The Dolores star., 1909-06-25

Mrs. H. V. Pyle and Mrs. w. W..
Wallace drove to Mancos early Sunday
morning. They returned in the even
ing accompanied by their mother, Mrs.
Ordway, who had been visiting in that
place.