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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22
Attend the Institutes.

The farmers institute season Is at
hand Now, Mr.. Farmer, these meet
ings are for you. They are held for the
purpose Of bringing you and your neigh
bors together to discuss the fundamen-
tai principles and facts concerning your
great business. State speakers will be
on hand to instruct and lead the dis
cussions, but you must be there TO ger
any benefit from the meetings. 1t Is
your duty to yourself and your neigh
bors to attend and take part IN the
farmers institute when 1t Is held IN
your county or township DO not go
in a critical mood, but go with a desire
to learn more about farming and II you
have some problem that Is worrying
you. tell about 1t and may be someone
can help you out. Perhaps your expert
ences will be of direct value to some
other man who Is having hard time.
The farmers Institutes were estab-
lished for the same purpose as our az
ricultural colleges and experiment sta
tions; for the purpose Of furthering the
cause Of agricultural education; Of
helping the man on the farm better un-
derstand his business and thereby ma ke
a greater success. The State speakers
are all thoroughly practical men and
women who have had experience In
what they talk about and are willing
to give help and Information whenever
they can. But the success of any farm
ers' institute meeting will depend upon
the farmers themselves whether they
will attend and take part in the pro-
grams. Enthusiasm is generally mark
ed by numbers and when an enthusi-
astic body of men get together, there
is sure to be some good come Of it..
Farmers Guide.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22
FUN AT A BAGGAGE AUCTION.
Gambling Spirit Caused some Un-
profitable Purchases.

profitable Purchases.
Patrons of Grand avenue auction
house indulged in a mild propensity to
gamble this morning in bidding on
quantity of uncalled-for baggage sold
for the Kansas City Southern Railway
Company, says the Kansas City Star.
There were more than 200 pieces dis
posed of, including paper parcels, paste
board and wooden boxes, handbags, suit
cases and trunks.
All of the pieces were more or less
dilapidated, The nature Of their con-
tents was kept secret, so that purehas-
ers experienced the risk and fascina-
ton Of buying "a pig in poke Bid
ders were guided largely by "hunches"
as to the value of package, and they
would frequently compete in spirited
fashion for small parcel, when hardly
an offer could be secured for larger
one Of similar appearance. Good goods
come in small packages" was the old
saw that seemed to be In the minds OF
a majority of the specuators.
"0h-h! Here is Misunderstanding
bundle" cried the auctioneer, holding
up the smallest of pile of parcels and
peeking carefully into a small hole in
the enveloping paper wrapper. 'It's
red, too"
This bit Of Information so intIamed
the imagination of stout colored wonl-
an that she bid 40 cents as an initial
offer and was awarded the prize before
she had a chance to change her mind
The package contained a soiled red
"bandanna" handkerchief.
Well-trained employees passed up the
various objects to the platform on
which the auetioneer held forth. Hand
bags, telescopes and trunks were la
boriously hoisted up, the helpers strain
Ing and groaning In an affectation of
bone wrenching effort. The instant a
sale was concluded the object was un-
tremendously slapped off the platform,
usually giving out hollow echo as 1t
lightly struck the floor. A grunting en-
ploye tugged desperately at a large
cloth telescope" and slammed 1t down
with crash on the platform.
'There you arew exclaimed the auc-
tioneer, triumphantly. "There is
valise full of gold nuggets lost by
miner returning from the Klondike.
How much am | offeredf"
Eighty cents was bid and accepted.
Pushed from the platform, and ''tele-
scope" fell with a sound that unmis-
takably proved 1t empty. The crowd
roared with laughter.
A large crowd attended the sale and
the bidding was spirited, though the
advances in offers seldom exceeded
cents at time.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22
a conqueror Of Circumstance.

Matthew H. Carpenter of Wisconsin.
who entered the Senate In 1869, was a
hard student, but never indulged in des-
ultory reading. When investigating a
subject, writes II. G. Howard In civil
War Echoes" he would never aban.
den the work until 1t was thoroughly
mastered 1t was this habit that gave
him such fluency of speech. His skill
IN grouping facts before a jury, before
a court or In the Senate, he ALWAYS
maintained, was due to his study OF the
style of Clarendon's History of the
Rebellion"
4 friend who knew him intimately
and who finished the study Of law with
him, says:
"lle was a wild, rolllcking boy, full
of good humor and practical jokes, but
of the kind which are harmless. He
was appointed cadet at West Point.
but after Il year or two he could stand
the discipline and restraint no longer.
lie obtained a furlough, and never re.
turned
"He had a most determined charac-
ter concealed under very jovial, free,
and easy exterior After he began the
study OF law he became totally blind,
and for two years and a half did not
see the light of day,
although 1t was believed that he
was hopelessly blind. he never falterea
in his determination to master the great
principles OF the law. He had SUI
preme contempt for mere case lawyer
aud would never read second time
any case that was not decided upcn
principle"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22
Tb. Rlwht Ansver.

Il assure you" said the persistent
sultor. shat viii not take no for an
answer"
~You needn't replied Miss Bright
"rll say yes upon one condition.
"And that isf'
"Just ask me IL am determined not
to marry you under any circumstances.
Philadelphia Press
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22
Prnarle nay ana Corn.

As Che result OF some experiments
in fattening cattle. 1t was shown. that
when prairie hay was fed with corn
alone 1t gare small, unsatisfactory
gains and very little profit
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22

In the picture figure A shows the first
movement and figure b the ends after
they have finally been secured
valae 81 : COW.

4 Denver dealer In dairy cows
the valuation Of an animal IA
the price at the rate Of S17 a =
milk given daily rich enough to
sla per cent OF fat 70 this price /
adds or subtracts 81 for every on
fourth Of one per cent. BY this rule
COW Is bought entirely on her nerlta
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22
showed the Enec,..

Where were ye last night. Caseyg'
"Shure, oi pllnged into the soshat
swim at McCarthy'ss
"ol know the wather Is niver very
dape there, an iuigin' frim yur face
We must have hit botthom, - Puck.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22

Aspirant-You have heard my voice,
professor. Now please tell me candidly
what branch OF vocalfsm 1t Is best
adapted for. Professor Well--cheer-
ing!
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22

The only time some husbands take
their wives arms is when they assist
them into carriage at funeral
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22

You may be as good as pie but la1
OF people don't like pie.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22

Good Fence Wire spIcer.
There are not many people who know
how to make good neat wire splice.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22
Homemade Feed Cnfter.

An old lawn mower can be arranged
to make a fairly satisfactory straw or
feed cutter. One must rig up hopper,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-01-22

II you have a secret to keep. lock
Il up and throw away the key
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
Barber County at K. S. u,

At the University of Kansas there are
students trdn practically every county in
the state. Barber county ike many 9TH
eIs IN the western part of the state has
smaller representation than those counties
nearer Lawrence. Its representation
this year is SIX students. They are:
Theodore Utcrback, lille Shklar,
Carolina lshmael. Frank L. Golf, Otto
Perry and Iheodosia Stewart.
Theodore Uuerback is a freshmen
engineer and comes from Medicine
Lodge. The engineers have exception
ally fine quarters il the new engineering
buildings which have been completed re-
Gently. One of these is the general en-
gineering building, in which are the de-
partments of electrical. civil and mechan-
ical engneering. The mining engineer
ing building is separate structure. In
it are collections Of ores and geological
specimens.
Hazeltou also has only one studen,
here-Miss Theodosia Stewart, Soph-
omore IN the college.
Wherever you find University Of Kan
sas graduates-in the Kansas high schools,
some students from those schools are al
most sure to go to K. u. Miss DeMoA
Of the kiowa high school evidently ha.
the K. u. spirit, for there are four stu
dents enrolled from Kiowa this year.
They are: Miss Shklar. in the college;
Miss Ishmael, in the school Of fine arts
MIR. Perry and Mr.. Golf are engineers
All Of these students are Sophomores
Roland M. Athay, Sophomore in the
college is also enrolled from kiiowa but
now lives in Lawrence.
Up to November first this year, the
enrolment was PISA including the pro.
fessional schools. The faculty number.
1877. X.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
School Notes

For up-to-date methods Of ice skating
see Slane & Tucker.
Wanted: A mail clerk by a senior
girl. Apply at once.
In the spelling exercise Thursday
morning it would have been better had |
Miss Bell counted the spelled words than
the misspelled.
A senior girl being called a dear
(deer) emphatically denies the charge,
saying that she does not feed Cd 'Lik-
en-" Oichens).
The class in American history have
mastered their subject so completely that
the Instructor required about forty min
utes to rid himself Of one topic.
The Barber County Club at the State
Agricultural College have challenged us
for basket ball game but they want to
play in doors, so we can't play them.
In the absence Of Mr.. Major on Mon
day morning Grace Richardson taught
the class in American history. Ray
mond Schmidt aided in the capacity of
state Inspector.
Great CONSERVATION was caused in the
Normal class on Tuesday morning when
an unknown woman was seen talking to
Mr.. Major. 1t was thought that it was
one Of the inspectors who are to visit us
this winter.
We had rather spirited discussion at
chapel on Wednesday morning over the
legality Of the name Of the Barber Coun-
ty High School. Prof. Johnson, inspec-
tor Of county high schools. in letter to
Prof. Major insinuates that we are pre-
Stunning TOO much when we call ourselves
the B. c. H. S. If he will only come
down here we will show him whether
or not we are county high school.
Mrs. H. w. Stevens visited relatives
at Isabel the latter half Of last week.
kahr corn, cotton-seed meal, linseed
meal, chop, bran and shorts at Fiishburn &
Cos.
Strayed: A 2-year-old heifer brand
ed 7y on either hip. Please notify OF.
Rowley, Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
The Knights Of Pythias desire good
attendance next Monday night Election
Of officers and financial matters to be dis
posed Of.
il you buy a piano Of me. you know
you are getting new one direct from
the factory, at very small margin above
the wholesale price. Ewings Music
Store.
Miss Hazel Hit. whose arm was
temporarily paralyzed two weeks ago by
fall on frozen snow, has improved very
much the past week and DR.. Gilbert
says it will resume normal condition with
out resorting to an x-ray. We stated
last week that DR.. Coleman had charge
Of this case but learned later that we
were misinfomed. We are glad to
learn that the injury did not prove as
.eriou: as at first feared.
The following card received IN Mon
days mail is seE-explanatory: Stork-
land Hotel: Left baby boy to Mr..
and Mrs. H. HobbIe. Liberal. Kansas.
on December II. 1909. at 7:l0 a. m,
weight 81 pounds. name Herbert. j"
The card is appropriately designed IN
stork fashion and withal unique. Mrs.
Hobble is daughter Of Col. John Mac
Gregor and wife Of this city. and the
proud dad is the former manager OF the
Sharon Valley State Bank. Their friends
| in Medicine Lodge and Barber county
send congratulations. with the old adase.
Better Late than Never. but shll bet
ter never late.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

The latest sheet music at the Music
Store. Come in and get copy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Laundry Woman Wanted, at Grand
Hotel. viii pay S. per week. APP
DIV at once.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Fish, Oysters and Celery at Cole &
Sons meat market on Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

The library fund is growing. Come
to the Scottish Singers on New Years
eve and help it along.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

DR.. l.. L. Osborn transacted business
in Wichita the latter part Of last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Nothing makes nicer present for
Xmas than a Columbia Phonograph.
The Music Store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Gravel for sale at 20 cents per load.
NJ. Best.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Mrs. C. w. Wilson Of Kiowa arrived
the 6rSt Of the week to visit few days
with friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Chile and other seasonable delicacies
served at all hours Of the day at Lual-
lens.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Commissioner Lake and L. c. Mills
were among the Lake Cityites in the
county seat on Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

R. E. Gaddie and wife departed on
Tuesday of last week to visit friends at
Calista, Kingman county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
WEDNESDAY, DEC. Is. 1909
CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY

have the best stock Of hardware in Bar
Der county. Their display Of Heating
Stoves and Ranges is fine.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Today is the last day of the quail
season. Beware, hunters, beware!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

The Willing Workers of the Christ
ian Church will meet with Mrs. S. P.
Garrison, Thursday afternoon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

For Sale.-Four-roomed house and
three lots on north Main street. Good
Improvements. E. E. Hagerman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Miss Maggie Mclaughlin expects to
go to Medicine Lodge tomorrow TO re-
main NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Talisman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Mrs. II. H. Case entertained the
Whist Club Friday evening. Miss
Sadie Harding was awarded the favor
Of the evening.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Lecture Course attraction on New
Years eve.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Mrs. Vim. Martin and the baby
went to Fargo, Oklahoma, on Friday to
visit about ten day with Mrs. Martin
eldest daughter, Mrs. E. R. Hall, and
family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

The work Of the Scottish Singers is
above the average of lyceum attractions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Mrs. E. E. McClearey and little
daughter spent last week shopping in
Wichita. They returned home on Satur-
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

The latest sheet music at the Music
Store. Come In and get a copy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

James Thomas, the brickmason, re-
turned yesterday from Medicine Lodge
to resume his work IN this city.-Cold-
water Talisman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

A number Of Masons and Stars go to
Wichita today to attend the Shrine fes-
tivities in that city tomorrow. Among
those who contemplate going are
Seward |. Field and wife, ].
N. Tincher and wife, DR.. T. A.
Coleman and wife and w. R. Forsyth
and wife.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Mrs. L. M. Lambeth Of HazeIton az
rived Saturday morning to visit with her
daughter, Mrs. w. E. Stout, and family.
She will return home today.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Mrs. w. E. Stout Of this city and
Mrs. c. w. Wilson Of Kiowa represent
ed the Pythian Sisters Of this city at the
district convention Of the order which
was held at Hutchinson last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Mrs. c. B. Currie arrived home from
her visit at Rock Island, Illinois and VI
cinity Friday. She was accompanied by
her sister, Miss Vesta Sears, who will
spend the winter her.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Sheriff Mathews took Avis Dyer to
the retornatory at Hutchinson on Mon
dav.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Miss Crawford, contralto, is known in
her native country as the Scottish Jenny
Lind" Come and hear her with the
Scottish Singers, December 3 LIST.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Geo. Zimmerman, w. R. Gavin and
]. L. Albright Of Moore ventured out in
the formers touring car Friday and made
the trip to town and return, in spite Of
the snow, mud and water. 1t was the
hrst car to venture out since the big
storm. They came up to liquidate at
the county treasurer's Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Bishop M. Hopkins left Monday for
a visit with his parents at Sterling, Kan
sas, this week. He will return next Sat
urday for services at the Christian church
on Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Mrs. V. c. Sleeper returned on Fri
day from a visit with her daughter, Mrs.
ShinEver. at Nashville, and with friends
at Isabel. She had been visiting in that
vicinity since Thanksgiving day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

E. E. Bland, formerly Of Sharon, now
residing at Kinsley, writes that he and
his family contemplate moving again
soon. They have not yet decided on a
location but have in mind propositions in
Idaho and Florida. They should come
back to old Barber and secure happiness
and contentment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

: Mrs. c. w. Ellis. accompanied bv
her daughter. Mrs. !. F. Lands, returned
home from Wichita on Friday. Mrs.
Lands will probably visit here during the
entire winter. Her husband, Lieutenant
Lands. is now on naval duty at Nicara-
qua on the U. S. S Princeton, and will
probably have an important connection
with the skirmish between Uncle Sam
and the small Central American republic
i the threatened engagement takes place.
The Princeton. however. was ordered to
Nicaragua before the present difficulty
arose. Mrs. Lands thinks that Lieuten-
ant Lands viii be away from American
shores at least SIX months.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

]. K. Woodward and wife moved
this week to Sharon where he will open
up harness shop. Dick has been in
business in Harper for several years and
thoroughly understands the harness and
repair business. He will make sue
cess Of the trade at Sharon. Harper
Sentinel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

"Cy" Sommer came in Sunday from
Manhattan, where he has been attend
ing school. AS usual, the gang" are
having splendid time. They are a
splendid bunch Of boys, by the way
Kiowa Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Strayed-Two yearlins heifers. brand
ed inverted D, open AL connected, on
right hip or left thigh. Will pay for In
formation and any expenses.
Morris, Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Had Whites familiar countenance is
again behind the counters at Cole Mer-
camille Company's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Murray Davis Of Lake City was in the
county seat between trains on Monday
doing his patriotic duty in the way Of
calling on the county treasurer. Murray
has just completed his new house in Lake
and has moved in from the ranch. He
will engage in business in Lake CITY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

{. E. Adams and son returned on
Sunday from weeks visit at Lonsdale,
Blaine county, Oklahoma. They
brought with them one Of Mr.. Adams 5
nieces SIX years Of age, whose mother
died a short time ago. She will make
her home with Mr.. and Mrs. Adams.
MIR. Adams says there is a great differ
ence in temperature. between this county
and Blaine county. The snow there
was very light and there was no freeze
at all. Lonsdale is about ninety mile.
south.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

c. c. Fair. the White Plymouth
Rock King Of Sharon, took some Of his
birds to Enid last Friday and is exhibit
ing them at the big Stock and Poultry
Show in that city which opened on Sat-
urday Of last week and closes on Satur-
day Of this week. There is no risk in
saying that he will return with a nice
bunch Of Blue Ribbons.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Mrs. w. c. Rogers Of Enid, Okla
homa. visited with Mrs. w. R. Forsyth
on Tuesday and Wednesday Of last
week. She returned home, leaving on
Wednesday evening, but, in view Of the
doubtful manner in which the trains op-
Grated last week, it can not be stated
with any degree Of certainty when she
got home. !.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Strayed: A 2-year-old heifer brand
ed 7y on either hip. Please notify O. F.
Rowley, Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

We note by reading the Isabel Her
aid. that ]. M. Gibson and wife have
sold their mercantile business in that CITY.
The Becker Mercantile Company is the
style Of the new firm. MI. land Mrs. Gibson
have been part Of the mercantile life
OF Isabel tor more than eight years and
during that time did large amount Of
business. Nothing is known here Of
their plans for the future but it is earnest
" hoped by the people of Medicine
Lodge that they will return here und re-
new their citizenship among us.
Mrs. ]. D. Mathews and Mrs. TF
Gallagher visited in Wichita the fore
part OF last week. returning on Wednes.
day: They met Jim Gallagher and /
c. WalAad there and had a nice WISH
with them. Mr.. WaIstad is interested
in the Corpus Chriai (Texas) land com.
Pany and is on the road nearly all the
J time. inducing eastern land seekers to 90
to that country. He travels IN a com
Pany car and is doing a big business
Mr.. Gallagher accompanied him on
the last trip. He Is a son of Mrs.
Mathew: and brother Of T. F. Gala
CHER. He lives at Corpus Christi and i,
doing well.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

Mrs. o. E. Handy departed on Sat
urday to visit few weeks with relatives
and friends at Chester and Dacoma,
Oklahoma. Mr.. Handy is working at
Sun City this week.