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Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
"Whooping it Up"

The Isabel Tribune came out for
Col. MacGregor in accents bold
last week. Here is what it says
locally:
Hon. John MacGregor was in
this city the first of this week
shaking hands with old friends and
getting acquainted with the new
ones. You will find his announce
ment in this weeks issue as candi-
date for the nomination for repre-.
sentative from this county. After
he went home Wednesday evening
there were quite few republicans
dropped in and they had nothing
but praises for him, and if he gets
the nomination, as there is no
doubt but what he will, he will
make US a mighty good man."
1t also re- e-publishes the Cresset's
"Puf" which came out the same
week that the Colonel announced
his candidacy.
Col. MacGregor now has all the
republican papers except the Kio.
wa News. Review and the Lasswell
Tortoise. We understand he is
conceding both of these to Rep.
resentative Griffin,
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
Col. MacGregor Sells Ranch

Col John MacGregor sold his
ranch northwest of this city to
Hobble & George of Liberal last
week. He owned this ranch only
about a year and cleaned up about
$4,000 and has fine wheat crop
besides, which at a conservative
estimate will net him $4,000.
We understand now how it hap.
pens that all the republican news.
papers of the county are booming
the Colonel. All jokes aside, we
are glad to note this prosperity.
We have our political prejudices,
but we cannot help admiring Col.
MacGregor's financial thrift and
huStling qualities.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
Notice to Contractors

The School Board of District
No. As, Medicine Lodge township,
will receive sealed bids for the
erection of a school house until
July 20, 1910.
Plans and specifications can be
seen at the county superintendent's
Office after June 25th, and all bids
can be filed there. Bidders must
give bond for the faithful fulfill
ment of contract.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
H. M. STONE,
R. D. GADDIE,
]. N. URToN,
School Board of District No. As.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
A Small Fight

Arthur Ogie of Sharon township
was arrested last Wednesday on
complaint of a Mr.. McKeever
charged with assault. Ogie and
Mckeever were interested together
IN farm lease, the former paying
rent on the house and the latter
having the lease on the farm, and,
as the old saying goes, zone roof
can never be made large enough
for two families" there was more
or less trouble. 1t came to a eli.
max, as reported to us, when Nc.
Keever called Mrs. Ogie a liar,
which Mr.. Ogie resented and a few
blows were exchanged but neither
party hurt.
Mr.. Ogie came to town and gave
bond for his appearance for trial
before the sheriff arrived at his
home with the warrant.
Judge Collins fixed the bond at
$500 and set the trial for June
27th. Mr.. Ogie has employed
]. n. Tincher to defend him. It is
stated that the matter may be set
tied out of court.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
Ice Plant Changes Hands

H. w. Skinner purchased the ice
plant in this city from Miller g
Mckinley last Thursday and is
now operating it. The change OF
ownership has done much toward
making the service more satisfac'
tory. When Mr.. Mckinley began
delivery after the completion
of the plant there were endless
complaints on account of alleged
short weights as we'll as poor SER
vice. To begin, he was unfortunate
in having old scales which were
utterly unreliable, and this proba-
bly, had more to do with mould.
ing public sentiment against him
than anything else. But whatever
were the causes, he had lost the
confidence of a large per cent of
good men and he did the wise
thing when he sold to home man.
Mr.. Skinner has employed Ray
mond Schmidt to run the wagon
and we are confident that things
will go smoothly from now on.
Raymond has had charge of ice
deliveries before and he is one of
the few against whom there was
no complaint. He has always
been careful, honest and courteous
and he has the confidence of the
public.
1t is the desire of the new man
agement to give correct weights
and in return they ask for fair
treatment from the public. If
weights are a pound or a fractional
pound short one dav and overrun
that much another day, no reason
able man will complain. 1t is ex:
pected that with the dissatisfaction
that has heretofore arisen, the ice
man will be closely watched, and
there is no objection, but he is en-.
titled to a fair deal. Do not ac-
cuse him unless you are prepared
to substantiate the charge.
We apprehend, however, that
from this time on the ice business
will run along smoothly.
! LATER: On Saturday Mr.. Skin
fner sold a half interest in the plant
to H. L. Dobson of the electric
light company. The sale will
cause no change in the manage
ment of either plant.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
County Graduating Exercises

The county graduating exercis-
es were held at the opera house in
this city Monday night. The hall
was filled to its extreme capacity
and many who came failed to gain
entrance.
The program consisted of music
by the male quartette of this city,
a vocal solo by Mrs. E. Grant Wood
ruff Of Washington, D. c., piano
solo by Miss Alice Rudolph of this
city and readings by Miss Marion
Richardson of Kiowa and Miss
Alice Martin of this city. Not.
withstanding the crowded house
and the oppressively warm weather,
the different numbers were very
much enjoyed.
The invocation was offered by
Rev. w. T. VanHorn, pastor of the
Presbyterian church of this city,
and the diplomas were presented
to the class by Rev. McSkimming,
pastor of the Congregational
church of Kiowa, who made a
most appropriate address.
The members of the class occu-
pied the stage which was pleasingly
decorated in the class colors, green
and white.
At tn rise of the curtain Coun-
ty Superintendent Thomas made
short Introductory address touching
on the common school graduates
and their accomplishments. The
class was composed of rs, the
largest in the county's history, and
100 were present.
A sad feature was the fact that
one of the members, Weyman
Wells of Hazelton, died on Satur-
day.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
Their Forty-Fourth Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. V. C. Sleeper of
this city celebrated their forty
fourth wedding anniversary at the
home of their son, Victor E. Sleep
er. at the former Jerry Simpson
ranch five miles east of this city,
last Thursday, June 10th. All the
children were present and one of
the best dinners ever served at a
Kansas family reunion was enjoy
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sleeper have one
son and two daughters-V. E.
Sleeper, of this township, Mrs.
Frank Huitt Of Nashville, and Mrs.
M. D. Shinliver of Valley township.
Mr.. Sleeper retired from the
farm in Valley township a little
over a year ago. since which time
he and his wife have resided
in this city. At that time their
health was not as good as it might
have been but we are glad to know
that both are in very good health
now. Their numerous friends hope
that the future has many more
pleasant anniversaries in store for
them.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
A Lecture

We observed postal card at
the county clerks Office Monday,
stating that one R. V. Heryer will
lecture in this city today. Subject:
NSure Cure for a man who knocks
on his home town: Punch him
where his brains ought to be, and
kick him where they are"
The lecture will be an interest
ing one and we understand no ad.
mission fee will be charged.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
The Divorce Mill

Five divorce cases have been
filed in the district court of Barber
county during the past three weeks
as follows:
Lizzie Brown VS.. Arthur Brown,
Sharon township. Extreme cruel,
ty and non-support alleged. The
defendant was also arrested on a
state warrant charged with assault
and battery. Mr.. Brown accused
his wife of intimacy with his broth.
er. She denied it and he beat her
severely, discoloring her eye and
bruising her face.
The divorce suit was filed last
Wednesday. Samuel Griffin is the
plaintiffs attorney and Noble &
Tincher represent the defendant.
The plaintiff asks for $50 tempo
rary alimony and attorneys fees
and care and custody of the children
two girls and one boy-ranging
in ages from 3 to 10 years.
There is considerable property and
some real estate in lola. The de.
fendant has been restrained from
disposing of any of the property.
The district court will hear the
application for temporary alimony
July 9Th.
George w. Bigham, VS.. Les
ter May Bigh m, Medicine
Lodge. Grounds alleged. adultery.
abandonment, immortality. Plain
tiff and defendant were married
in 1905, lived together happily for
three years, when, plaintiff alleges,
defendant became infatuated with
another man. However, she re.
turned home again and they got
along, with some difficulty, until
few weeks ago when the defendant
went to Kiowa to work in a res.
taurant and notified plaintiff, that
she would no longer live with him.
Plaintiff alleges that defendant is
now leading an immoral life at
Kiowa. There is only one living
child-Cecil Irene--aged S years.
Mr.. Bigham went to Kiowa a few
days before filing the petition and
got the child. Mrs. Bigham sur.
rendered it voluntarily. Samuel
Griffin isplaintiff's attorney. There
are no property matters to adjust.
The suit was filed June 14th.
Mary E. Bimpage VS.. Henry J..
Bimpage, Hazelton. Grounds,
desertion and non-support. Not
sensational. Noble G, Tincher
attorneys for plaintiff. Filed May
28th.
Anna Keith VS.. Jos. Keith, Hazel
ton. Grounds, cruelty and falsely
accusing. T. A. Noftzger of An
thony and Noble & Tincher attor-
neys for plaintiff. Filed June 2nd.
Sylvia Mills VS.. Harry Mills,
Sun City. Grounds desertlon and
non support. They have a boy
sixteen months old. The plaintiff
is daughter of Samuel Wells,
formerly of this city. Seward 1.
Field is attorney for plaintiff.
Filed June 4th.
Out of the last ten cases filed in
the district court, seven are divorce
cases. What's wrong
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
Chinch Bugs

Chinch Bugs are reported to
have invaded the wheat fields of
the eastern part of the county and
some corn fields are also reported
to have been affected. The wheat
is so near matured that little dam
age can be done to it but if the
bugs get a start much dana ge
may be done to corn and other
late crops.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22
Central Hotel Changes Hands

w. B. Rackley leased the Cen.
trail Hotel from Chas. Priest on
Saturday. Mr.. Rackley will take
possession July 1st and will con.
duct good dollar per day house.
Mr.. Priest, the present proprietor,
expects to go to Colorado for the
remainder of the summer.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22

Clifford Lindley is wearing the
togs that indicate that he is taking
care of the wiring department of
the electric light business.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-22

&c. Gain and wife departed
on Monday for Wichita. They ex-
pect to go from there to Nebraska
where they have a land deal under
advisement.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-11
ceneraI Grant and His Fathsr,

General Frederick Dent Grant, who has been for some days in New York city, expects to return to his former command with headquarters at Gov- Grant is persuaded that congress will pass the measure enabling him to be mustered in the army as of the date of April, 1S63 and then mustered out as of the date of July 1, 1863. That was the time of the siege of Vicksburg. During nearly all that siege General Grant accompanied his fathers and ac- tually did some military service, al- though it was voluntary. It was ser- vice that might have been imposed upon boy of l4 years of age. He confesses to a sentimental reason foB desiring to be qualified as a membeR of the Grand Army. And the pass- age of the Hull bill will enable that to be done.
 Gen. Grant has been within year or two not little astonished and very much interested to learn that the Arn- erican public reads or hears eagerly any anecdote which throws sides light upon the character of his fath~ CT.
 For instance. General Grant said the other day that at a Lincoln me- morial meeting a year ago he made ss brief speech in which he spoke inci- dentally and anecdotally of the first meeting between General orant ana President Lincoln. The anecdote was incidentally told and very briefly To General Grants astontShment it Waa widely circulated in the newspaper press, so that there came many invi- tations to him to deliver addressea telling of incidents in the career ok his father. and especially those which set President Lincoln and General Grant in contrast or association.
 Many offers came to him, one very persistently from a Boston publication, that he tell these stories in narrative form And from that first incidental aIIusion to the meeting between his father and President Lincoln tqnores came such demands for addresses thae General Grant has spoken many timess not for any fee, delivering one ed- dress at Grand Rapids, Mich. before an audience of 3.0G0. In these days of his matured manhood he recalls many incidents of the domestic life and of the career of his father which had been forgotten. until if was apparent that the public would gladly listen tc or read anything which relates to the career of General Grant.-Fror New York Letter to Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-11
Faunal Naturalist Returns.

Mir Roosevelt has tried his best to emphasize the scientific side of his African journey by saying again and again in his published articles that neither he nor the other members of his party have shot any animal not needed for food which could not prop erly be called a specimen" and be consndered worthy of preservation This is doubtless true, but one can not escape the conviction that MT. Roosevelt is just little bit more of a hunter than of a "faunal naturalist, and that he hasn't been spending his time and his money merely, or even very largely. for the sake of making the Smithsonian'S collection of African animals larger and better than that possessed by any other museum in the world.
 Indeed, he frankly confesses that he has enjoyed himself hugely, and in spite of the new but rapidly growing disfavor with which hunting for sport has come to be regarded, we cannot ourselves see any particular reason why we should deny the survival in him to greater degree than in some other people of an instinct and a ca pacity which have done as much as of the earth. To nobody except a nor bid and fanatical few does he need a better excuse than he has for what he has done, and every normal man and boy will envy him the adventures, the risks and the hardships of this re- markable hunt.-N. Y. Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-11
REV. JAMES 0. DOLAN
Preaching to Large Congregations at
 Mission Services.

Rev. J. o. Dolan has preached to constantly increasing congregations at the mission for the Enelish-speaking g people at St. James church this week. His mission sermons have been an inspiration. presenting the subjects he has considered in clear, cultured, straightforward logic that is as attrac- tive as it is convincing. His labors there will be closed on Sunday. when the series of mission services that have continued for three weeks will come to end
 Nothing Doing Yet at Trolley Park.
 With the approach of the spring sea- son, interest is reviving in the minds of the local public as to what arrange ments the Connecticut company and the owners of the Alexander lake prop erty have made or are likely to make for the use of the pretty locality as a trolley park again this summer. The trolley company has not yet begun the work of replacing the buildings that were destroyed by fire just before the Fourth last year, and the central part of the park, where still stand the trees that perished in the flames presents a rather forlorn appearance.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-11
MuaioaI comadx.

What Shakespeare might think of z modern musical comedy is a matter for curious speculation. One might also speculate on what the MartianS would think of it. There would be, too, much food for philosophical re- Election in a critique written by Es- chylus, or Homer, or the author of Job. Has our drama reached the limit of the unnatural. the ludicrous, the arti- fciaL the abnormal, the whimsical, the incongruous? Or is it possible to upset still further the canons of art laid down by Aristotle and Cioeyo. and by modern thinkers who have tried ta make art orderly and somewhat con- formabIe to nature7
 These musical shows are entertain ~ ing. or people would not thornE to them But either their popularity k evidence of an abnormal craving o< tils managers have little by little vittmted public taste and made such draum4tlr insanities acceptable. Recent ~euc % cesses' seem to have succeeded chiefly by more daring defiance of art teSts and decorurn. Can it be that Max Nordau is rightI Does our dramatic art reflect growing insanity among civilized nations, & nervous dfgsnera- tion and corruption of taste that re- suit in the worship of artistic anarchy for true art ?--Clevefend Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-11
Scorchinn critioisnn.

Tn a. bitter criticism of City Court Judge Mathewson, whom he accuses of over readiness in granting certificates. enabling them to retain their licenses, to men convicted of liquor law viola tions, the Rev. Francis T. Brown of New Haven thanks God that the judge is not responsible for "the disgraceful record of the county mn1issioners." :" They have been deaf to the piteous appeals of broken hearted women and weeping children" writes the minister. Let them now feel the hot indigna- tion of chivalrous men," The county commissioners are Jacob Walter of Cheshire, Col. James Geddes of this city and John Wilkinson of Orange It is not to be readily conceded that their record Is "disgraceful" even though it fails to meet the approval of the Rev. MT. Brown. It is quite possible that they have never directly encountered any appeals from ,ns eSspdrsn rhs Reu Mr letter is sugSestive of aliegory for rhetorical effect. But it is unfortunately true that the commissioners office is the survival of an ancient systemg grossly unsuited to modern conditions All laymen. the commissioners have Judicial authority in one of the most important questions conmonwealth must confront Selected for political ability, rewarded for political service and dependent for continuance in office upon political exis encies, power is giv- en to them to deal with the saloon, ad- r11ittedly one of the great factors in present day political direction. Under such conditions only supernen could escape errors in judgment and occa- sional submission to improper infiu- ence The county commission is arch aic, incompetent and constitutionally incapable of beneficial service in a problem so compIex that the Connecti- cut judiciary. known nationally for probity and ability. is none too well qualified foss it's adjudication.-Water bury American.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-11
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Mary RaffertY.

Mrs Mary Rafferty. 7S: is dead at ferty, on Grove street, after an illness that has confined her to her room for dren were with her when the end came, fulfilling a desire that she had often hoped might be granted. Her illness reached an acute stage last near the brain, causing almost com plete paralysis and loss of speech. She was able to recognize the members of the family. however. until she lapsed into unconsciousness few hours be- fore her death.
 Mrs. Rafferty, widow of James Raf- ferty, who died in September, 1899, had been a resident of Putnam for 40 years. She was a native of Wexford, Ireland and came to this country when 16 years of age Since the death of her husband Mrs. Rafferty has made her home with her son, William. often visiting with her other children in Putnam, Willimantic and Worces- ter. She was a member of St. Mary's parish and of the Altar society of that church for about 30 years. The traits that contribute to a noble character were hers in more than ordinary de- gree.
 Five children survive her. William F.. James H. of Putnam, Michael R. of Worcester, Mrs. William Wander man of Willimantic, and Sister M. LaWrence tMlss Jutla HdHerty), St Joseph's convent of the Sisters of Charity, Hartford.
 City Notes.
 D. c. Roers was in Boston Thurs day.
 Fl. M. Morse has been invited to coach the Y. M. C. A. minstrel troupe at Danielson.
 George Henry Ferns of Pawtucket visited friends in Putnam Thursday.
 A number of Putnam people have been in Boston. attending the auto mobile show.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-11
Mashinq."

William Collier dropped into the Lambs club after the performance and stroIled over to the letter box. There were several nissives addressed to him but among the lot was tailor bill which he could not account for. Upon investigation he found the envelope was not addressed to him According Iy, Collier resealed the envelope and returned it to the box for the rightful owner.
 A few minutes later Collier again passed the letter box and as he did so he noticed the member to whom the bill was addressed take possession of it and walk into the reading roona-
 The man read it carefully and then tore it into shreds, n1uttering audibly as he threw the tiny bits into the waste basket:
 .-The dear. sweet giri!"-N. Y. Tele- craph.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-11
OBITUARY.
Miss Harriet Hutchins.

Miss Harriet Hutchins, 92. died at the Old Peoples home Thursday even ing about o'clock. Miss HutchinS had been at the home since last fall. She was one of the eldest residents of KiIlingly, of one of it's best families, being q daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Bryant Hutchins. Previous to entering the home Miss HLtcfins had lived with relatives in Williamsville and Wauregan. She was the last of her immediate family.
 Mrs. Johanna Rourke.
 Mrs Johanna Rourke. 5e, wife of Patrick Rourke, died at Elmville on Thursday after an illness of a few weeks. She had been a resident of that village for long term of years and is well known in Danielson. Mrs. Rourke is survived by her husband.
 Has Received Commission.
 Hal R. Eaton, principal of Killingly High school, has received his commis- sion as lieutenant in the Thirteenth company, Coast Artillery corps, and will fill vacancy that has been open for some time
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-11
STONINGTON
Charles H. Stanton's Funeral-Rev. George V. Dickey to Preach-6ab- cock House Leased.

The electric lights maintained by the Groton and Stonington Street Railroad company at the corner of North Water and Williams streets, and at the cor ner of New Cutler street, which have been out of commission this week, have been repaired.
 Funeral of Charles H. Stanton.
 The funeral of Charles IT. Stanton was held at his home Thursday at D. m. Burial was in Stonington ceme- tery.
 Word received from Rev. c. D. Stone states his father is more comfortable at his home in Bethlehem, Conn. This afternoon members of the West erly Business college will have a blind typewriting contest Several member s from Stonfngton will take part.
 Louis Roderick of Boston is in town over Sunday.
 Newport Rector to Preach.
 At Calvary Episcopal church n IS evening tke Lenten address will Le given by Rev George V. Dickey of St.
 c Fauc cite of New Haven, signal superinterdt nt of the railroad, WAS Tn town Thl rs6ay inspecting the bells at the crossing
 Lease Pateook House.
 NJ. and Mrs. JohG x. WiISils haN @ lstsed tine kabcock house on tao CT r. ner of Alsjr and Grand stre s.s, and wi. no. c il. it this spring.
 ,T"ac crew of the smack Bessie got a harrei If cod on W%dnesday's trip.
 Captain Manuel Melon is ha H 1ts lEs smack Pearl repaired at the Rlt1en- house ways, preparatory to spr'ng fish ing.
 The warden and burgesses meet this evening.
 Miss Sarah Jenkins of Providence is visiting in town.
 Miss Nellie Sullivan, who has been visiting in New York, has returned.
 Henry McBeth of New York was 8 business caller in town Thursday.
 M D. Heath of Brooklyn will spend Sunday as the guest of his aunt.
 Miss Fannie Pendleton is visiting in New York.
 w l.. Davis of Boston is in town.