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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
Great Bargain Sale at
GE RLAN e

]. K. Richardson. Gerlane, will have
a special bargain sale commencing Fni-
day. February. 10Th, and will continu e
the balance Of the month. In this sale
will be dry goods. shoes. clothing. hats,
caps, notions, hardware, glassware, gran
iteware, chinaware and miscellaneous
goods.
To give a slight idea of the gigantic
proportions Of this sale. will mention one
feature, nearly three thousand pieces Of
graniteware at less than fifty cents on the
dollar.
In every department you can save
twenty-five to sixty per cent on your pur-
chases.
Don't fail to attend this sale and Learn
about the two elegant gold watches and
one $1,000 steel range to be given
away absolutely free. February 18th
to 18th, Gerlane. Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
Finger Crushed

Geo. P. Wiltshire, mechanic at the
gypsum mill. had the misfortune to have
the fore6nger on the right hand badly
broken and crushed Monday afternoon.
He was assisting w. S. Rhoads In load
ing some large rock when his finger was
caught bending it back on the hand and
breaking and crushing it besides spraining
the leaders and nerves extending into
the forearm.
Dr.. Donovan dressed the injured 6n-
ger and thinks he can save it. The in
jury. besides being very painful. will make
it impossible for Mr. Wiltshire to work
for some time. Fortunately, he carries an
accident policy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
Observation-Disclosures.

Lemuel H. Dunkin and Leila Nj. StoI-
charger Of Sharon township were united
in marriage at the home Of the brides par
ents on Sunday. February II. 1909. at
2 o'clock p. m. Elder c. H. Brown, pas
tor Of the First Christian Church Of this
city. oGciated.
The ceremony was witnessed by the
relatives Of the bnde and groom and a
geodly number Of invited guests. Inn
mediately after the sacred words were
spoken which cemented the lives and
fortunes Of the couple. the party repaired
to the dining room where moa bounti-
ful dinner was enjoyed.
The groom is a son Of ]. r. Dunkin
and wife Of Sharon township. He came
here with his parents in infancy and has
spent all Of his years in Barber county.
He is young man Of Sterling qualities
and is held IN high esteem IN the COM
munity in which he lives. His industry
and integrity have long been demonstrat-
ed and with such wealth Of natural as
sets he is certain to succeed in the larger
responsibilities he has just assumed.
The bride is a daughter Of Joseph
Stolebarger and wife. also one Of the
best families Of Sharon township. She,
too. has spent most Of her years IN Bar
Der county and is very popular among
her young fnends for her charming per-
sonality and countless attainments. She
is a most cordial and pleasant young
lady and IS richly deservant Of a life re-
plete with happiness and success.
Its indeed pleasure to offer congatu-
laions and fond wishes to such a worthy
young couple.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
School Notes

Miss Cynthia Mcclure. Of the Junior
year, Is teaching room 4 during the ab-
sence Of Miss Webb.
Miss Mile Webb who was called
home last Tuesday. by sickness Of her
parents, has not yet returned.
The Freshmen and Sephomores are
working on their themes Of "A Comparii-
son Of Alexander and Hannibal"
The Senior class is working on their
second abstract IN history The develop
ment Of the Nation from 1886 1871" !"
MIR. Major gave the bit Of advice. that
would be profitable to the pupils if they
would get grip on Their studies as well
as letting the grip get them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
Air Tight Prohibition.

The state legislature enacted a law
last week prohibiting the sale Of intoxi-
eating liquor for any purpose whatsoever.
Drug stores can not be granted per-
NIT and physicians are prohibited from
prescribing it for medicine.
So far as Barber county is concerned,
the new law will have no efect on for
mer practices. No drug store in the
county has permit to sell intoxicating
liquor at this time, and, Of course, the
presumption is that they have not been
selling it.
The bill as finally shaped, passed
both houses Of the legislature almost
unanimously. A few lodged and sol
away before roll call.
AS that part Of the bill relating to
sales for medical purposes" is in direct
conflict with the constitution, il is be-
6eved by many that the passage Of the
bill was a tick and that the author of j,
hopes by this means to have the whole
prOhibitory law declared unconstitutional
by the courts.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
The Irish Senator

There is one genuine novelty on the
road this season, namely The Irish Sem
ator" with James L. McCabe in the title
role. The piece is admirably suited to
the capabilities Of this comedian and he
has scored hit from the outset.
The play concerns Marx Shane. which
Mr.. McCabe portrays. and an nate
mother-in-law. A newly married couple
are visited by their mother-in-law and
then their troubles begin. She catches
the husband in what she thinks is COM
promising position. She tells the wife.
the daughter, and draws on her magma
tion. giving wonderful pictures Of infamy
on the part Of the unsuspecting and de-
voted husband.
The Irish Senator" the uncle Of the
husband, IS asserted to be in the consp;r-
acy, which is true to the extent that he
is trying to get nd Of the pes" as the old
woman is regarded. An elopement IN
the last act by the couple closes the story.
Mr.. McCabe Is capital as the Senator
and admirable IN every way.
This company will appear IN this city
at the opera house. Friday night. Feb
ruary 10Th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
A Good Woman Gone.

Mary Elizabeth Thompson, wife Of
w. II. Thompson. died at her home on
south Cherry Street in this city at 5
O'Clock a. m, Wednesday. February ~,
1909. Acute indigestion followed by
heart trouble caused her death. She
had been indisposed by an attack Of grip
a few weeks ago but had almost recover
ed. The day previous to her death
she felt better than for some time and
was out Of doors and apparently in her
usual health. The attack came only two
hours before death. Aphysician was
summoned but the end came before his
arrival.
The funeral was held at the Christian
church at $50 p. M. Thursday and the
remains inferred in Highland cemetery.
ElderC H. Brown had charge Of the
services.
The maiden name Of Mrs. Thompson
was Mary Elizabeth Barnes. She was
born in Pulaski county, Kentucky March
"a, 1888 and was 20 years 10 months
and % days Of age. She wa. married
to William H. Thompson in Macon
county, Missouri, August 7, 1859.
Besides the husband, four children, all
grown and married, survive her. They
are Viola Fiishburn Of Phillips county,
Maggie Fishburn of this city, C. E.
Thompson Of this city and ]. w. Thomp-
son of Wichita.
Mrs. Thompson has been an earnest,
faithful member Of the Christian church
since 1853, and it is pleasant and con-
solins thought to those she leaves be-
hind that she has entered into her
eternal heritage.
In the loss Of his companion the hus-
bands grief is sacred and his friends,
although realizing their utter inability to
tighten his burden, tender their deepest
sympathy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
Herbert Hobble Sells.


Herbert Hobble, cashier Of The Shar-
on Valley State Bank. sold hi. stock in
the institution last week to other stock
holders and resigned as cashier. Ros-
coe L. Robinson Of Hazelton has sue
ceeded him and is now in charge Of the
bank.
For the past several months Mr.. Hob
bic has been troubled with malaria and
ague and he has found it necessary to
take more outdoor exercise and may con-
clude that a change of climate is neces-
sary. His future residence, however,
is not settled upon. He and his wife
will not leave Sharon at least until after
the Sharon school term. Mrs. Hobble
is principal Of the Sharon schools and
will complete the term.
There are few bankers who work
more Steadily at the business than Her
bert Hobble. During the past ten years
he has had practically no vacation.
During that time he was away from his
desk IS days and that was his only va
cation. He is an able and most cour-
teous banker and an excellent man per-
sonally. We regret to learn of the pos
sibiity Of his leaving the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
Refuses Credit.

Editor Of Index,
Dear Sir desire to correct
an error in the last weeks issue Of the
Index in which is given a report of the
Sunday School convention at Sharon.
did not write the report and do not
desire credit for it.
The report was sent to the paper by
P. D. Mats. Distria President.
Also. do not sign my name with the
prefix Prof as | have not yet attained
to that honorable distinction.
Very truly,
Jno. M. Entrikin.
The manuscript was signed as printed
and the publishers had no way Of know
ing that Mr.. Enmkin was not the author.
However. no harm IS done and our
friend IS pwsed from the accusation Of
carrying the lofty nom de plume Of Prof. "
Ed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
Sam Griffin in Caricature.

oy AOPCAo JOuIudi Has pcQ-
Gil drawing Of Hon. Samuel Griffin ac-
companied by a short sketch Of our Rep
resentatiyes characteristics and the town
rom whence he halls. 1t would require
liberal imagination for one to make up
his mind that the picture is the Likeness
Of the Hon. Samuel yet there are some
slight traces by which it might be idend-
fed.
The Journal, for many years, has
made it point to produce in caricature
every member Of the legislature some
tune during the session and Saturday was
Representative Crifin's turn. The Jour-
nal say:
20. for a lodge in some vast wilderness,
Some bouudless contiguity of shade,
Where rumor of oppression and deceit.
Or unsuccessful or successful war,
Might never reach me more"
-Cowper.
When Cowper pulled off that oae,
he probably had in mind the lodge
known to history as "Maidsonloge," {"
the home Of Jerry Simpson and others.
1t Is certainly removed from 'rumors Of
oppression and deceit," and somewhat re-
moved from the principal highways. 1t
ought to be a good place in which to
lead the simple life. In this connection,
we may cite Mr.. Samuel Griffin, attorney,
who is representing "Maidsonloge" and
contiguous territory in the legislature.
At least that is the theory, but Madison
loge" is not suffering for any particular
legislation at this time, so Mr.. Griffin is
devoting his time to bill for the suppress
sion Of the busy railroad attorney. He
wants the anh-pass laws Of two years
ago. amended In such manner that local
attorneys for railroads will be .horn oi
their passes. and compelled to pay fares
like other lawyers. 1t appears that Mr..
Criains law business is suffering from
dry rot because the railroads. when they
have case in his town. instead Of hiring
him to defend their interests. import resi-
dent attorneys iiiO..x ssalby .s~.. ac pss.
form the operation. This vicious prae-
dce." as Mr.. Siabbs would express it, is
distasteful to Mr.. Griffin. Regardless of
the suggestion that the railroads might im-
port their attorneys anyway. he wants to
try the experiment, and abolish the pass
evil.
Just as aorms come from Medicine
Hat. just so do politician, come from
Medicine Lodge. and some Of them are
bad medicine. The peaceful pose Of
MIR. Griffin is no doubt due to the fact
that his district is not clanoring for any
thing. Perhaps, with the proper incent-
i've. he could prove himself worthy Of
"Maidsonlose"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24

The legislature is undertaking to re-
peat its folly Of two years ago in limiting
the maximum tax levy that may be made
by counties, cities and school districts.
and if the ideas Of the author Of the bill
are adhered to the levy will be restricted
to such low figure that it will be i'm
possible to raise sufficient funds, in many
instances, to carry on business. In many
cases municipalities and school districts
have an Indebtedness and under thi:
foolish legislation these municipalities and
school districts are not permitted to raise
money to pay the Indebtedness. Worse
than that, in some cases, as IN this city and
school district, they are not permitted to
raise funds in sufficient amount to pay
running expenses. The legislature has
tampered with our local affairs so much
that It has worked hardship on the
taxpayers. But for this kind of legisla-
ton. much Of our Indebtedness would
have been wiped out years ago and at
less cost than the amount that has been
paid since in the way Of interest. court
costs and attorneys fees. In addition.
such unreasonable restrictive legislation
tends to cripple the public service, es-
peciaIy the public schools. because there
are no funds available to employ compe-
tent teachers. 1t Is to be hoped that the
bill now pending will either fail to be-
come law or be amended so as to be
more reasonable. For legislative body
to butt into local affairs is both unbusiness-
ike and inexcusable. Much Of the pub
lie debt in the cities and school districts
Of Kansas would have been cancelled
yearsago had the legislatures not interfer-
ed and public service would have been
better and less money expended.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
Court Adjourned to March 81.

The business Of the February term Of
court was disposed Of by Judge P. B.
Gilett last Wednesday morning and the
Adjourned day set for March 3Ist.
When the Index was being printed
last week the divorce case of Ora Eliza
Newkirk VS.. Ed. Newkirk was still on
trial. The suit resulted in the plaintiffs
being granted a divorce and $2,1OO
alimony. Each side paid its own at
torneys and the costs were assessed agains
the defendant The child, boy nearly
three years old. was given to c. D. New
kirk and wife, the defendants parents.
In granhng the divorce, Judge Gillet
Stated that the grounds for divorce were
very meager but the evidence established
beyond doubt that the couple were
mis-mated and separation seemed In
evitable.
The defendant paid the alimony i'm
mediately after the decision was render
ed. This is another example Of the rou-
bic that usually follows hasty marriages.
The couple married after an acquaintance
of about SIX months and it soon developed
that their ideas did not hamonize. There
probably was nothing particularly bad
about the conduct Of either and the blame
for their failure to get along together, if
there was any blame, was as much up
on one as the other.
The divorce suit Of Malvina B. Lemon
Of Kiowa VS.. Albert B, Lemon, a nom
resident, did not consume many moments.
The plaintiff was granted divorce, there
were no children and the husband had
no money. Therefore nobody except
the plaintiff herself was Interested in the
divorce and it did not take much time to
dispose oft.
Sentence was pronounced on B. F.
and John McGarrah just before court
adjourned. The sentence Of the police
court Of kiowa on B. F., the father, was
$50 dollars and costs, and on John. the
son, SIS and costs. Before the case
went to trial on the appeal to the district
court. the father entered plea Of guilty
but the son stood t1ial and was convicted.
Judge Gillett reduced the old gentleman's
fine to $40 in consideration Of his plead
ing guilty. and raised the young mans
fine to $50 and costs. The entire bill
for the two was $l76.75 which they
paid. Judge Gillett leetured both Of them
rather severely on account of their con-
duct generally. and it is likely that if
they come before the court again they
will be dealt with more harshly.
In the partition proceeding in the Nc
Cracken estate F. F. Perry. guardian,
was allowed fee Of $40 and the attor-
neys were allowed $50.
H. H. Fair was granted judgment
for $25.45 against school district 46 on a
lumber account.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
A Law and Order League.

uLouou1 " Cdu, ucIc was IAdoo
meeting in the Presbyterian church last
Thursday night to effect an organization
whose Ultimate purpose is to elect city
officers in April and to correct apparent
evils said to exist.
The meeting was called to order by
F. ]. Wadsworth and a permanent
organization was efeded by the election
Of F. J. Wadsworth president, c. w.
Kidd secretary, and C. A. Bucklen
treasurer.
The committee appointed several weeks
ago to arrange for this organization
brought in a report recommending that
the organization be known as The Union
League Of Medicine Lodge. but after
an exhaustive discussion the house voted
to substitute the name of Law and Or
der" for Union" and the name Of the
organization is now known as The Law
and Order League Of Medicine Lodge"
ANY man or woman in Barber county
is eligible to membership.
A committee consisting Of G. M. Mar
an. T. L. Lindley, II. c. Duckett, w.
II. Moore and ]. P. Hall was appoint
ed to draft constitution and bylaws
under which the Leagues is to be govern
ed.
An executive committee Of ten was al
so appointed whose duty it will be to man.
age the campaign this spring. This COM
mitteei is composed Of II. w. Skinner, G.
M. Martin. J. w. Brown. w. H. Moore,
w. B. Springer. J. P. Hall. John Mac
Gregor. l.. M. AxIine. Mrs. William
Palmer and Mrs J. S. Runyan.
The next meeting will be held in the
Presbyterian church on Thursday night
Of next week. March 4th, at which time
the committees will have their reports
ready for ratification or rejection.
1t is reasonably certain that through
this League a ticket will be nominated
later. to be voted on at the April city
election.
Il n also probable that another ticket
Will be nominated and the town will
have an interesting election. although it
will probably not be as Strenuous as the
last municipal battle four years ago but it
promises to develop some heat.
The bone Of contention this year
promises to be the pool hall and skating
rink. The ever-present "boot-Iesser"
will also be scorned but as all parties
agree that he is a nuisance he will not
be an issue. except that it will probably
be charged that the present officials are
not sufficiently dligent in suppressing
him.
In this contest. if there is a contest,
the Index shall adhere to its established
policy. 1t will not be identified with
either faction. 1t recognizes that there
are sood.honest. sincere and capable men
IN each. and with few exceptions, things
run along about the same without re-
gard to the administration in control.
Without desire to offend, however,
1t is opportune to drop the observation
here that there are great many people
who become thoroughly aroused about
law and order in spring elections but
seem to entirely overlook it in the fall
elections.
Dnftacoc CroA.k
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
For Sale

A few colonies Of fine Italian bees in
mordem up-to-date hives. Must be
taken at once.-F. ]. Cartan. Medicine
Lodge, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24

Attend the greatest bargain sale Of
the season at ]. K. Richardson's, Ger
lane. February 18th to 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24

Rev. H. c. Ducke.t left yesterday to
conduct series Of revival meetings at
Nashville. Kansas. He extracts to re-
turn the early part of next week,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24

Mrs. M. l. Newland departed last
Wednesday morning for her home at
Cherokee. Oklahoma. after visiting a
few weeks with her mother. Mrs. Hen
erickson.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24

The sick wave overlook County At
tomey Field last week and he was un-
able to be at his Office since Tuesday;
in fact was confined to his bed several
days. He is better this week and ex-
poets to be able to attend to business IN
a day or two.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24

Mrs. Dora Simpson, was called to El-
dorado on Monday to attend the funeral
OF brother. Mr. OF. who died on Sum
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24
The Irish Senator" Friday night.

Fred Smith visited with home folks
the first Of the week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24

The preliminary hearing of Joe Har-
sis Of Lake City. charged with attempt
ing to wound V. Shmidl by cutting him
in the face with knife. which was set
to be held before Justice Tedrow last
Friday, was postponed until Friday Of
this week, the 10Th. on account Of the
sickness Of County Attorney Field.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24

F. w. Merrill and wife returned the
6rst Of last week from their viAt of trc
months in MeGiI. Nevada. Their sons,
VIII and John. have good job. in the big
copper mines there and are doing well.
The copper mines IN that region are
little less than a revelation to one who
has never been there. Mr.. Merrill
says he had no idea Of the extensive re-
sources Of these mines until he saw them.
Inst cad of taking the ore out by blasting
as would naturally be supposed. the
steam shovel is used. The product is
close to the surface and easily accessible.
This trip was one Of the most pleasant
that Mr.. Merrill and wife have ever
taken and it had fine effect on their
health.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-02-24

The Isabel Herald is very much dis
pleased over the change made in asses
sors Of Valley township and asserts that
clique" in the county seat is respon-
sible for it. The Herald Is wrong.
The protest came flon Valley township
and the change was made because Of
the overwhelming sentiment that came
from that place. There were no OUT
side meddlers.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-04-19
SKAGWAY GETS
 NEXT MEETING

Roy. George F. Good returned on the Humboldt today after three weeks absence. Rev. Good has been attending the annual Presbyterian prcsbytcry meeting .at EIawack Prince of Wales Island, and has wis. tied Wrangen, KctchiEan, Petgrsburgt
 Juneau. Kassan and other points.
 The next meeting of the prcsbytery will be held at Skagway. Twelve ministers attended the meeting which lasted for five days and then trips were made to several of the nearby towns.
 Rev. Mclean of Uaincs and Supl Beatty of the Sitka Training school were selected as delegates to the Presbyterian general assembly at Den yer this summer. Rev. D. IIolrord of Juneau was elected moderator and l.. F. Jones of Juneau was appointed stated clerk.
 There are now 17 Presbyterian churches in Southeastern Alaska with a total membership of about lOO
 Rev. r. R. Falconcr of Kluckwan also attended the meeting and return ed on the Humboldt
The daily Alaskan., 1909-04-19
TOWN TALK

The scheduled baseball game be, tween the A. B.'s and the Mule Skin. ners" did not come off yesterday.
 Tho "Bachclor's Rest" Club has moved it's headquarters to the Grant building at Fifth and State streets.
 Come to the Pack Train saloon to- right and get a glass of that fam ous Scattlc-Ranicr Book Beer. Just arrived.
 Judge Gunnison opened court at Juneau today to take up motions, nat uralization matters, and other business Judge Gunnison will preside over the court until his successor is appointed and arrives at Juneau.
 Ice cream is served free with Sunday dinners at the Pack Train restaurant.
 The Melville, Burton and Fremont, are "all the go" this summer. Come ii and see them. Note our special for ten days.-American TailOrs.
 The Caribou Hotel, Carcross, Y. T., is furnace heated. The meals the best the market afford.
 
 pr. L. S. Keller passed through Skagway on the Humboldt this morn ing on his way to Douglas. where he goes to reorganize Douglas Camp, of the Arctic Brotherhood. The reor- ganization will take place Tuesday evening.