Barbour County index., 1910-03-02
High School Notes

Whata the idea! Mol Those are
not Hover sacks. they are only the Jun
ors new ass caps.
The second year algebra class took
their hnal examination last Tuesday and
most OF the class were successful.
Nearly all the classes took test. on
Friday and a number Of them were
without previous warning.
A number Of students attended the
Washington tea given by the ladies of
the Presbyterian church at the home of
Mrs. ]. c. Gano.
That things are not what they seem,
was demonstrated very clearly to the
students on Wednesday morning by
MIR. Major. Paul F air and Clifford Lind
ley.
The students of the H. S. who were
members Of the mob (?) at the Fresh
mems party last week wish it to be
known that the faculty are in no way
responsible for the actions Of the mob (2J
on that night.
The Freshmen brought on a color
hight Friday night which lasted until Sat-
urday midnight. The Juniors and Fresh
men proposed compromise which the
Seniors and Sophomores accepted.
1t has been secretly noised abroad
that the dramatically inclined members
OF the Junior class will give play in the
near future, but since their star quit
school short time ago,it is supposed that
they will be forced to give up their am-
billions indeed!
Blacksmith wanted for spring work
&C. N. Marshall.
w. F. Gardner and wife Of Sun City
were calling on friens in the city on Sat
urday.
I. F. Gallagher and Ned Axtell have
leased c. B. Currie's farm and ranch
adjoining the city. Both families moved
to the farm on Saturday.
Will Elliott has severed his connec-
ton with the Cole Mercantile Company.
he resignation went into effect yester-
day. Things will look unnatural with
out Mr.. Elliott around the establishment.
The Missouri Girl contains all the ele-
ments that go to make up an enjoyable
evenings entertainment. a good strong
plot, with intensely interesting dramatic
situations. novel specialties. popular dane
es, the very best scenic and mechanical
stage effects and the most ludicrous situ-
ahons ever seen in one play. The COM
pany is the pick Of the profession: no
sucks to bore you, but every one an
artist in his line. This attraction will be
seen at the opera house in this city
Thursday night. March 3rd.
c. B. Curriec has purchased an auto
mobile and is looking for it to arrive the
latter part Of this week. 1t is different
from any car ever shown in this part of
the country. can be operated more eco
nomically and it is even claimed if ham
died properly will pay for its keep and
reimburse the owners for its first cost
in one year. 1t is not geared as high as
some cars but for durability and practi-
cal service MIR. Curne says it has no
equal.
Probate Judge Garrison issued mar
nage license to two winsome young cour-
les Monday, Feb. 18th. The happy
young people are Carl Riepe, recently
from Labette county. and Edna Ruth
Saunders. daughter of Mrs. F. ]. Saun-
ders Of Sun City, and Thomas Sallee and
Lula E. Hawkins, both of Lake City.
The former couple is reported to have
been married yesterday evening, and the
latter couple will Join hand" this even
ing. All these people are very popular
among the people Of western Barber.
Our Lake and Sun reporter will notice
both events more fully next week.
M. A. Claypool and family will leave
with their household goods for Caddo
county, Oklahoma, this week. Mr..
Claypool has purchased farm there and
will make that place his future home.
He came here from Ohio several months
ago expecting to buy farm but found
land values little too high to justify his
investing. He is an excellent man and
we are sorry he could not be induced
to settle among US. but we still hope that
he will sell his Caddo farm and return.
Mr.. Claypool and E. F. Randolph of
this city were old Ohio neighbors and
are intimate friends.
Attorney w. H. Cloud has been ap-
pointed assistent attorney In the legal de-
partment of the Frisco system, a position
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