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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Death the Conquerer

E. E. Webb of Hazelton township,
father Of Miss Mile Webb, teacher in
the fifth grade Of our city schools, died
early yesterday morning after making
valiant struggle against typhoid fever over
tour months. The case was very obai-
nate from the beginning but until two
weeks ago Mr.. Webb seemed to be
holding his own and there were favor
able indications Of recovery but thereafter
there were repeated changes for the
worse and from day to day it became
more apparent that the end was drawing
near. On Sunday he was attacked by
violent hiccoughs which did not abate un-
I'll short time before his death. Miss
Webb was telephoned Monday after
noon to hasten home and she reached
her fathers bedside that evening.
The body was sent to Girard, Illinois,
the former home Of the family, this morn
ing for inTerment, accompanied by the
wife and children.
MIR. Webb had lived in the county
only about a year but during that time
made many friends in the vicinity Of
Hazleton who knew him as a most use
ful citizen and an excellent neighbor,
whose sympathies go out to the family in
their sad trials.
The people Of Medicine Lodge and
vicinity especially tender their sympathy
to Miss Webb. She has borne her afflic-
tions bravely during the trying ordeal,
and notwithstanding that her school work
has been interrupted during her father
long sickness, on account of the necessity
Of her giving all Of her spare moments to
her parents, she has been one Of the
strong teachers Of the school and at no
time neglected her duties, and has place
IN the affections Of our people that will
always endure.
Let us hope that He who tempers the
wind to the shom lamb will bring the
healing balm to the aching hearts that are
so heavy with sorrow in this hour Of
gloom.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Arrested on a Charge of Felony.

Earl and Joe Phillips. sons Of v. M.
Phillip:, residing on the Dobbs ranch
abo 1t FIVE miles southeast Of town, were
arrested on Tuesday evening Of last week
on warrant sworn out by Elmer Rule,
charging them with assault with intent to
kill. They were brought before Justice
Collins and their preliminary hearing set
for the afternoon Of April tomorrow.
Their bond was fixed at $500 each
which they gave.
Both Rule and the Philips boys are
renters on the Dobbs ranch and for
some time they have been having trouble
about their stock and feed. When the
trouble took place Mr.. Rule, assisted by
Thos. Gresham, was hauling some hay
which belonged to Rule and crossed the
land rented by the Phillips brothers and
also went through their gates. This was
forbidden by the Philipses but Rule per-
sisted, claiming he had a right to do so
under the terms Of an agreement. And
then the fight began. Mr.. Rule says he
was attacked with hammers and a pitch
forks. having been Struck once on the
arm and once on the hip but only the
arm bruise being serious. He says he
offered to defend himself, first by running
and then offering to fight either one Of
them but after some exchange Of words
all the parties Quilted and Rule came to
town and got out warrant
The defendants deny all Of the charges
made by Rule but decline positively to
state their claims for publication. They
prefer 10 try their side Of the case in
court-not in the newspaper, There
are, in all probability, two sides to this
unfortunate affair and no conclusion can
be drawn until the evidence on both
sides is produced in court.
Samuel Griffin has been, employed by
the defendants, and County Attorney
Field will prosecute the case. Mr.. Field
was absent from the city when the war
rant was issued. He is now looking into
the evidence but is not yet prepared to
say what kind Of charge will be pre-
ferred at the hearing.
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Sensational

lhomas Jaret, jr.. was arrested on Sat
urday afternoon on complaint Of Isaac
Mcclure charged with assault with IL.
tent to kill. He was taken before Jus
tice Collins and there gave bond IN the
sum Of $500 for his appearance for a
preliminary hearing April 9th. VIM.
Fuller is his bondsman.
lom is charged with having struck
the complaining witness on the head with
a piece of pump attachment and infict-
ing serious scalp wound although not
critical. He will probably plead self-de-
tense on the ground that Isaac was after
him with large hard pine "scheIalah." !"
The assault took place at the Mcclure
home on west Kansas avenue and the
real cause for the trouble is not yet a
matter Of record. 1t is one Of those In
cidents that is still behind the scenes
and promise to appear at the foot
lights later. Suffice it to say at this time
that the road is open to bring Tom face
to face with several charges. such as
disturbing the peace. simple assault. as
sault and battery. compounding felony,
assault with intent to do bodily harm OF
assault to do bodily good. The side
issue In this case is far more interesting
than the main issue and just how it will
be settled is problematical. We shall
know more after April 9th.
Samuel Griffin is Mr.. Jaret's attorney
and Seward Field, as county attorney
will prosecute the case.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
CARRIE NATION In TOWN
Visited her Old Home Saturday and
Delivered Two Lectures. De-
parted Sunday Morning

Carrie A. Nation returned from her
trip to England and Scotland about ten
days ago and came to Medicine Lodge
on Saturday to deliver her first lecture af-
ter returning to America. Her coming
was surprise to even her most intimate
friends in the city. She arrived at mid
night Friday and it was not generally
known that she was in town until the
middle Of Saturday forenoon. Arrange
ments for meetings were hastily arranged,
one being provided for the street at $50
IN the afternoon and one at the Christian
Church at 8 o'clock in the evening.
Large crowds assembled at each meet
ing to meet their former neighbor whose
fame is now worldwide, to hear her
opinion, not only of the demon rum, but
also Of foreign lands. She talked most
entertainingly and is more skilled in ora
tory than when she visited the old town
few years ago. On the liquor and
tobacco questions she has lost none Of
her radical ideas and proclaims that she
is greater "smasher" than ever before,
yet it is percepdbly noticeable that she
is more cultured and more logical than
she was when she was a plain common
woman on the streets Of Medicine Lodge.
We think, however, Carrie made one
mistake. She denounced the republican
party as the rum party. That kind Of
thing doesn't set well here. Nearly all
of our local temperance leaders are re-
publicans. They kick up a lot Of dust
and put on long faces and shout temper
ance in the spring but vote whiskey in
the fall. She spoke the truth when she
said that national prohibition is the only
thing that will stop the traffic absolutely
but that is something the everage repub-
lican prohibitionia doesn't want to hear.
Mrs. Nation left Sunday morning for
Guthrie to attend a trial Of liquor cases
IN which she is interested.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
A Disclaimer.

Medicine Lodge pleads mot guilty $
to the charges contained IN the following
press dispatch from lola, which appeared
in the daily prints last week. This fam
ily has never resided here. The man
and woman are transients. They resid-
ed at Hazelton last summer and were
connected with a threshing crew:
lola. Kan. March 25.-When a
Santa Fe passenger train. bound for
Kansas City, was within about three
miles of lola yesterday afternoon,a colored
train porter stepped up to a woman pas
senger In the chair car and handed her
these notes:
Winnie: don't intend to live with
you any more and you shall never see
Ethel again. if can prevent it.'-Fred.
Winnie: checks are within
this envelope. You say you hate me
and wish would die, so there is no
reason why | should live with you. You
don't want me to touch you. but still hug
and kiss other men. Now you may
think that man likes you better, but it is
not so. You take care Of my things un-
til can get work and | will take care Of
you. am sorry | have not more money,
but | will divide with you. | have just
struck a job at saw mill and | go back
SO miles. You will hear from us before
long. To make long story short, you
made it so hot for me that | cannot stand
it any longer Fred.
when the woman finished reading
the notes she burst into tears and sym
pathetic passengers gathered around to
comfort her in whatever her trouble
might be.
lhe woman passenger was Mrs.
Winnie Dix Of Medicine Lodge, Kan.
She left the train when it stopped at the
lola passenger Station and told her story
to William Todd. policeman"
The reader should not get these people
confused with Fred Dicks and family
who now reside at Hazelton. Notice,
the name Of the man in the above article
is Dix" He is not related to Fred
Dicks who has lived at Hazelton for
many years. although he has lived there
at intervals and is quite well known there.
The man is said to be good, hard-work-
ing citizen but the woman has been in
the habit Of ruling the household with an
iron hand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Annual School Meeting April 9th

The legislature has named the second
Friday in April Of each year as the day
on which annual school meetings in cities
Of the third class are to be held. The
law has been published in the official
state paper and is now in effect. This
law also fixes a maximum limit Of three
and one-half mills for school purposes,
but it is also provided that if proper no
tlce shall be given a greater amount may
be voted at the annual meeting provided
the increase is made on a majority vote
at such meeting of three-fourths Of the
voters present. Such notice has been
given in this district since levy of three
and one-half mills is not sufficient to
MAINTAIN school Of this size.
This law does not apply to other
school districts. outside of cities of the
third class. and the annual meetings in the
country districts will be held in July as
formerly.
The annual meeting in this city falls
on April 9th. If you are Interested in
school affairs you should attend. The
retiring member Of the board is u. G..
Herr. clerk. IF there is another person
who wants the job. he will be glad to
step down and out.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Farewell to Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill

The members of the Eastern Star
lodge Of this city gave farewell recep-
ton to Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Merrill at
the Masonic hall last "Wednesday night.
There was large attendance embracing
many members Of both lodges. A Bean
Bag contest was one. Of the amusing
features Of the evening. Vocal and in
strumental music by Mrs. w. r. For
syth, Mrs. Samuel Griffin and Miss
Grace Williams, and reading by Miss
Annie E. Bell were also a part
Of the program. Mrs. Merrill was pre-
sented with very beautiful past matron' 5
pen. Mrs. Frances Ellis made the pre-
sentation address.
On Wednesday afternoon the Pythian
Sisters gave farewell surprise in honor Of
Mrs. Merrill. at the home of Mrs. M. E.
Cook. The afternoon was spent most
pleasantly in different amusements at the
close of which luncheon was served.
Mrs. Merrill is one Of the first members
Of the order and her leaving is deeply re-
gretted by the members Of the lodge
here.
Both lodges-the Sisters and the Stars
will miss Mrs. Merrill in their councils,
but all the members unite in wishing Mr..
and Mrs. Merrill many more years of
good health and prosperity in their new
place Of residence.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

The Index reiterates its statement in
this, its last issue before the city election,
that it has been absolutely non-partisan
in city politics. 1t has published the
claims Of both sides as represented to it
by men authorized to speak for their re-
spective parties and naturally enough the
paper has been accused by some Of lean
ing toward the Union ticket and by others
Of leaning toward the Citizens ticket, but
an impartial reader-one who is capable
Of understanding when he reads-must
say. if he is honest. that 1t has been fair to
both sides. has published the news of the
city campaign as it exists and has miuep-
resented nobody. And this is a news
paper'slegitimate sphere where small and
inconsequential issues are involved.
Mark this prediction: Whichever ticket
succeeds. things will run along in the same
channel and every officer will be doing
bis best to promote she general weIfares
Of the city and its people.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
To the Voters of Medicine Lodg e.

At meeting held at the Court House
March 22nd. | said in part, should a
small boy be brought before me for some
minor ofense. there will have to be over
whelming evidence before | will find any,
thing against him." The Editor of the
Cresset. seems to construe as fact, that
| am not in favor Of law enforcement.
wish to refer the readers Of the Cressei
to Ch. 1870. Sec. IS. Laws Of 1905,
which reads in part as follows, towit:
l hat the care, custody and discipline Of
child shall approximate. as nearly as
may be proper, parental cares" (and in
parD and in no case shall any proceed
nss. order or judgment Of the juvenile
court, IL cases coming within the purviiew
Of this act, be deemed or held to import
a criminal act on the part of any child;
but all proceedings orders and judgments
shall be deemed to have been taken and
done IN the exercise Of the parental power
Of the State"
wish to add further. that | believe
that there are a few people who saw
that they are in favor Of the enforcement,
Of all laws. would pay large attorney
tee to any attorney to represent then
child # charged with violating state law
or city ordinance, to show the court tha,
no law had been violated. There IS mus
one issue. POOL OR NO Pool.
S. P. Garrison.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
M. E. Appointments

The M. E. Conference at Kingman
Monday made the following assignments
affecting Barber county:
Medicine Lodge-F. w. Imboden.
kiowa-W. T. Danner.
Hazelton-D. w. Won Schriltz,
Lake City-W. E. Timmons, supply.
Rev. w. H. Moore. who has been
pastor Of the church here four years, was
assigned to Kingman. C. A. Kitch, who
has been at kiowa FIVE years, was as
signed to Marion. w. B. Summers goes
from Lake City to Sawyer. Rev. Won
Schriltz returns to Hazelton another wear.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Kidd celebrated
their golden wedding at their home on
Saturday evening,March II. Forty-6ve
OF their friends were present to participate
in the pleasures Of the evening. With
an abundance Of table delicacies and In
door smusements unlimited there was
unbounded enthusiasm. meriment and
good will which continued into late hours.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kidd were presented
with a beautiful gold-lined silver sugar
and creamer and $3.50 in cash as souv-
enirs of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
"Old ArkanSaw."

1t should be good news to those who
like clean-out, original comedy to know
that odd Arkansaw" will be seen here
April 10th. 1t has a plot and a well
defined one at that; Games more scenery
than the majority Of the attractions seen
here and also many mechanical.efects
that will prove new and pleasing. How
ever. good natured fun is the keynote
that dominates the evenings entertain
ment and Jery. the "darned old fool .
and the other fun makers will furnish
many laugh before the night is over.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
|. 0. 0. F. Dedication

The Odd Fellows of this city dedi-
Gated their magnificent new hall on the
corner Of Main and Washington avenue
Monday night. Grand Master Kempe,
OF Topeka was present and made the
address Of the evening. Rev. H. c.
Duckett Of this city also made a splendid
address. There was a large attendance
OF Odd Fellows from all parts Of the
county and the assembled people enjoy.
ed a genuine good time.
Not among the least Of the festivihe.
was an elegant banquet.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Several Of the ex-seldiers of the city
have been made glad during the past
week by the arrival Of their pension
vouchers under the private pension bills
passed by the last congress. Among the
fortunate ones are c. H. Rankin, D. F.
Painter, ]. H. Owen and w. T. Collins.
MIR. Painter receives $50 per month
and the Others $24. These pensions
were secured through the personal ef-
forts Of Senator Long and his secretary,
Ralph H. Faxon, and the veterans feel
under lasting obligations to them for the
good service rendered.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

A. w. Flint and wife returned from
their visit in Missouri on Saturday. A.
w. says he gained 5 pounds during the
time he was away and if he can keep up
the record for a few months he may go
into the show business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Change of Dates

On account Of the way the trains run
/ must cut out Lake City on this visit.
Note carefully. have changed my
dates in Medicine Lodge. | will be
there at the Grand Tuesday al day
April 9th. and all day Wednesday,
April 18th, and at Sharon Thursday,
April 5th. Isabel April 10th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Dr.. Henry Wisner and wife have re-
turned from their southern trip and moved
the personal effects from their Sharon
ranch to their home in this city last week.
Their visit in the south was not as ex-
tended as they had planned before leav-
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Rev. H. c. Ducket preached his
farewell sermon at the Presbyterian
church Sunday night to congregation
which taxed the church to its extreme
limit. None Of the churches held ser
vice that night, as a mark Of respect to
Rev. Duckett, and many who went to
the Presbyterian church could not get in
on account Of the capacity Of the church
not being sufficiently large. Rev. and
Mrs. Duckett will leave for their new
home at Guthrie. Okla. tonight and
Rev. Duckett will begin on his duties as
Presbyterial Evangelist Of our neighbor-
ing state at once. The good wishes Of
the people Of this city and vicinity will go
with them to their new home and their
enlarged field of labor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Farmers Union Meeting

The farmers Union Of Barber county
will meet at the |. O. o. F. hall in this
city on Saturday afternoon Of this week.
April Bird. J.L. Cant. Pres.
B. S. Overholser, Sec'y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

VIM. Jarvis went ia Alva yesterday
to hear VIM. ]. Bryan's great lecture.
he Prince Of Peace. which was de-
hvered in that city last night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Residence for Sale.

am offering my residence on Wash
ington avenue and Cherry street for sale
Also my household furniture.
F.W. Merrill.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Chas. Noel Of Fontanna. Kansas, has
taken a chair in c. L. Simpsons barber
shop. He and his family arrived in the
city on Tuesday Of last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Z. P. Ball purchased c. c. Hinle'.
new bungalow house, conner of Oak
street and Second avenue, last week.
Possession will be given April lst.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

The Christian Endeavor will give a
box supper at the Roundup school house
Friday evening. April End. There will
be conveyances at the church.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Jas. Mcclure sold quarter section of
ms land about eight miles east and south
OF this city last Thursday to Earnest
kuzbach Of Clayton county, Iowa.
Consideration $4,000. Mr.. Kutzbach
is brother-in-law of John Reinke who
is the owner Of the former Murphy farm
near Pixley. He expects to move his
family here next year. He will not get
possession Of the farm until March, 1910.
his still leaves Mr.. Mcclure $50 acres
Of Barber county land.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Light Brahma eggs from prize winning
stock. $l.25 per setting of IS. D. P.
Mills, Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Candidates for city Office who had a
notion to decline but neglected to do so,
are too late to do it now. The law pro-
vldes that candidates nominated for city
office cannot decline a nomination later
than eight days before the election.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

For Sale-A good farm wagon and
double harness. Frank IlEnssworth.
Phone 81.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31
Barrel salt at Cole $.

The laushiest yet. 'Old Arkan.aw'
at the opera house Saturday night, APP
ril 10Th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

Parties sending in items containing a
list Of names should try to send the items
written instead Of using the phone. 1t is
very difficult to get names correctly by
phone, especially when there are names
In the list sounding very nearly alike
An item appeared last week in which
names were included that should mol
have appeared and name was omitted
that should have appeared.
E. E. Hagerman closed his school in
Eagle township last Friday. E. E. csr-
ried his dinner to school that day as usual
in good faith, but the school patrons took
little advantage Of him by coming in
suddenly little before noon with enough
Of the good things of life for over a hun
dred. After the sumptuous repast had
been finished. and everyone had satisfied
his natural appetite. short program wa.
begun when the Doles and Parker
schools headed by Miss Slane appeared
upon the scene. This was another
agreeable surprise, not only to the teach
er, but to his school. also. After the
program had been rendered Master Ralph
Lonker gave several very interesting Sc
lections on the phonogra2h. Prof. Hager.
man was presented with some very use
ful and valuable presents by the patron.
Of the district and he feels very grateful
for these expressions of confidence, good
will and friendship. He says IN al hi.
experience as school teacher this wa.
the most harmonious school he has evel
taught. The feeling among patrons pu-
pl: and teacher was mutually pleasant
and during the ephre term all co-operat
ed together IN promoting the interests O
the school. Rules Of discipline were
scarcely ever violated and no punishment
Of consequence was inflicted during th.
term. This is an exceptionally good rec
ord.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

A letter from Mrs. Vina Macy directs
her Index sent to Los Angeles, CaHfor-
MIA instead Of Wichita, Kansas. She left
Wichita for Los Angeles on Monday.
In concluding her letter she says: 81 leave
old Kansas and my dear old friends with
deep regrets but can't stay away from
my grandbabies any longer. If | should
not live to ever return to Medicine Lodge,
| take with me nothing but love and best
wishes for nay dear old friends for they
have all been very kind to me-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-31

A number of out-of-town Odd Fellows
attended the dedicatory exercises in this
city Monday. Every lodge in the coun-
ty was represented by visitors.