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, 1910-01-13
Saratoga Chips


C. 5. Taylor, deputy sheriff, went
to Rawlins this morning.
Now is time to lay in a supply of
fly paper while it is cheap.
Mrs. Hattie M. Edwards WAS in
from the ranch this week.
L. g. Sterrett left Sunday for
Denver to attend the stock show.
C. A. Hansen was down from En-
campment Friday between trains
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb A. Cook left
Saturday for Denver to attend the
Stock Show.
Mrs. D. s. Stout, who has been
in Colorado the past month, is ex-
pected home today.
Mrs. Olive Kincaid was in Monday
night to attend the installation of
officers of the Rebekah's.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Alden and
children we're down from their Spring
creek ranch Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Holck returned
from Denver where they had been in
attendance on the Stock Show.
j. D. Paulson, and Claus G. Lar
sen went to Rawlins Tuesday on q
business trip, returning yesterday.
Mrs. Joseph NUM- went up to En-
campment Saturday for a short visit
with Mr.. aud Mrs. G.. A. Hansen and
little daughter.
Reports from Los Angeles and
Santa Monica, Calf, are to the effect
that the Wyoming Contingent is hav-
ing a fine time.
R. A. Day, one of the directors of
the First National Bank, was down
Tuesday to attend the annual meet
ing of Stockholders.
Miss Hattie Tilton and her brother
Roy passed thru here Saturday morn
ing on their way to Laramie, where
they are in attendance at the Univer-
isity.
Mrs. Gertrude Myers. who has
been up for a lew days visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Priquet,
returned to her home on Pass Greek
at the Mead ranch.
Miss Ludella Flood, who has been
teaching the school on Cedar creek,
finished last Saturday. There will
be NJ more school in that district un-
til warm weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Wheeler aud
Miss Bessie, who went out to the
Archie Campbell ranch on Pass
creek, ten or twelve days ago, return
ed home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer J. Clammer,
who went down to Fl. Collins to
spend the holidays with relatives aud
friends there, returned Friday and
report a most pleasant trip.
H. d. BlydenbuIgh returned t o the
Red Desert Saturday to look litter his
fOcks. The situation in the Desert,
and all over the state, remains unim-
proved as we go to press.
Word has been received here Of the
arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Otis Kelly Of Kaycee, Wyomin , of
all s-pouud boy on Christmas Eve.
ALI reported as doing we'll.
Charles Johnson a prominent liv-
eryman of Rawlins is over here this
week purchasing horses for his barn
and for freight teams to transport
feed to sheep on the Red Desert.
W. E. Sears came down from the
ranch Friday and Mrs. Sears and
Miss Frances returned with him to
remain over Sunday. Mr.. Sears brot
them down again Sunday evening.
L. A. Cosgritf, who came up YES
terday to look after the meeting Of
the stockholders Of both the First
National aud the Saratoga State
banks, left for home again this morn
ing.
Mrs. e S. Judd went up to En-
campment Friday on IA visit to MIR.
and Mrs. Dale Chapman. returning
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Was Former Medicine Lodge Lady

Silas E. Stone and wife, who
were one of the prominent families
of Medicine Lodge in an early day,
but now reside in Los Angeles,
California, are meeting with
unusual sorrow in their advanced
years. Indeed, they have had
trouble to contend with in more
than ordinary degree throughout
their entire lives.
Last week Mrs. M. E. Cook of
this city received a letter from
them stating that their daughter,
Mrs. Nina Fleming, died at their
home February 24th. Only about
two months previous their son, Roy,
who was the principal support of
the family, died and this leaves
them practically alone in the world
so far as close relatives go.
Mrs. Fleming was about As
years of age at the time of her
death. She is survived by two
daughters and a son. Her hus-
band, James Fleming, who will
be remembered by the older settlers
here, left her several years ago
and his place of residence is not
known.
Silas Stones family met their
first misfortune in the historic bank
robbery of this city April 80, 1884,
when George Geppert, the cashier,
was killed, Mrs. Geppert being
Mr.. Stones sister. The brother
and brother-in-law were in the
hardware business at the time.
Soon afterward in the settlement
of the Geppert estate, the store
was sold, probably at a sacrifice,
and the Stone family moved to
California, and the unrelenting
hand of fate seemed to pursue
them and twice since has laid a
heavy hand on them. In their
severe trials and distress of mind,
the sympathies of their Medicine
Lodge friends go out to them.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Postmasters Re-Appointed

Postmaster Harry E. Glenn of
Kiowa, and owner of the Kiowa
Journal, was re.appointed by Pres
ldent Taft and confirmed by the
senate, recently, for a term of four
years. This means that Postmast-
er Axline and publisher of the
Cresset of this city will also be
re.appointed.
Notwithstanding the strong in.
surgent movement in Kansas, the
regulars, or "incurables," contin-
ue to hold lead-pipe cinch on
the postoffices. In every city and
town in the state the postoffices
are controlled by the old machine
partisans and in nearly every case
by the foremost leaders of the re-
spective localities. But it is about
all that is left in the way of pub
lie broth to the standpat crowd In
Kansas.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
The Big Shoot Tomorrow

The big St. Patrick's Day shoot
will be pulled off at the base ball
grounds tomorrow, March 18th.
The shooting will begin at 9 O.
clock a. m, and will continue un-
til evening. Programs have been
printed and we'll circulated and the
event has been thoroughly adver.
tlsed, which is assurance that there
wilt be a large crowd here if the
weather is favorable.
Capt. Hardy, the famous cham.
pion quick.shot of the world, of
Lincoln, Nebraska, will be here,
and several other noted shooters
have promised to come, if possible.
The exhibition by the experts will
take place Immediately after the
regular program.
No admission will be charged.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Louthan-Tibbits

On Sunday evening, March 9th,
at 7 o'clock, at the Presbyterian
church at Nashville, Mr.. Oliver
Louthan and Miss Edith Tibbits
were united in the Holy Bonds of
Matrimony. The beautiful ring
ceremony was used, the ring bear.
er being little Miss Mildred Had
icke. The flower girls were Nj
rene Hewitt and Hazel Hadicke
the groomsmen were Ledrue Tib-
bits. and Ivan Morgan. The brides
maids were Miss Edna Iford and
Miss Myrtle Venamon. The groom
and groomsmen passed up the
right isle while the ring bearer,
flower girls, bride and bridesmaids
passed up the left isle to beauti-
full wedding march that Miss
Gladys Lucas played. The cere.
mony was performed by Rev. Stipe.
Many friends and relatives were
present to witness the ceremony.
After the ceremony the relatives
and some of the most intimate
friends retired to the brides faith.
er's home where refreshments were
served. The bride and groom have
lived in our community several
years and both have many friends
who extend their hearty congratu-
lations and wishes for a long and
happy life.-Sharon Shield.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
High School Delegation at Wichita

The Barber County High School
was we'll represented at the State
Collegiate Oratorical Contest at
Wichita Friday night. BY this we
do not desire to say that any of
the High School pupils were con-
testants, for only colleges were
entitled to enter, but it may be
said with safety that the Medicine
Lodge delegation did its part in
the way of making up an enthusi-
astic audience.
The Medicine Lodge people who
attended: Bertram Burton, Paul
Fair, Paul Richardson, Riley Mac
Gregor, George Haun, Lloyd Mitch
ell, Edgar Mofett, Clifford Lindley,
Frank Cook, Opal Dewitt, Alice
Martin, Allie Murphy and Florence
Mac Gregor. Miss Annie E. Bell,
principal, ,chaperoned the party, ,and
Mrs. Herr also accompanied the
delegation but we have not been
advised in what capacity.
The majority of the party re-
turned Saturday afternoon, a few
remaining over until Sunday even
ing. They had an excellent time,
especially enjoying the orations.
First prize went to Ottawa, Sec
ond to Washburn (Topeka), and
third to Emporia.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Anthony=Carson Wedding

On Sunday evening at 7 o'clock
Mrs. Emma Anthony and Mr.. C..
L. Carson were united in marriage
at the home of Mrs. Anthony, 211o
Washington avenue. The cere~
mony was performed by the Rev.
F. E. Mallory, pastor of the First
Christian church. For more than
a year Mr.. Carson has been max
ing occasional calls at the Anthony
home. The neighbors natural
ly supposed that some one was
making calls on purely business
matters, since Mrs. Anthony was
her own business manager. AS the
days went by Mr.. Carson was seen
to call more frequently and the re-
suit was the marriage of the coup
lie. Promptly at the hour named
the party entered the parlor unat-
tended, in the presence of a few
most intimate friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Wells and daughter, Irene;
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell and daugh,
ter; Mrs. F. E. Mallory and MISS
Jessie Watson. Immediately after
the marriage ceremony the friends
present extended the newly mar
ried couple congratulations and all
the party went to their usual place
of worship. Mrs. Anthony's gown
was the most becoming princess
style. The groom wore plain black.
Mrs. Anthony has been a resident
of Parsons for nearly twenty years,
and is we'll and favorably known.
Mr.. Carson, who has been in Par
sons about year and a half, is
we'll to do and has travelled extern
sively abroad. He is a conductor
on the M. K. g. T. railroad, and
has made many friends in the city
who will congratulate him on his
choice for a companion. They
will continue to<reside in Parsons.
Parsons Daily Sun.
1t will be remembered that Mrs.
Anthony once resided in Medicine
Lodge and will be remembered as
Miss Emma Herman. Mrs. An.
thony-Carson has not forgotten her
many friends in Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Highest Price for Hogs
From last Fridays Wichita Eagle.

From last Fridays Wichita Eagle.
Barber county, Kansas, again
gets the banner for the highest
priced hog ever sold on the Wichi-
ia market, $1o.15. A prominent
farmer of that county, ]. T. Spicer,
raised the hogs and brought them
to market, winning the banner for
himself and county, while the belt
went to James Griffin of the H..
Theis Commission Company, who
sold the banner hogs to the Cuda-
by Packing Company.
This transaction furnishes a fair
sample of what Kansas does
for the farmer. Mr.. Spicer
is now going down the west,
ern slope of life and his grown
up sons own farms near his, three
miles north of Hazelton, in Barber
county.
He came to Kansas IA years ago
and settled in Barber county. At
that time his wealth consisted OF
$500 in cash and a yoke of oxen,
wagon and a few household
goods. He now owns $50 acres OF
land and his hogs at home, cattle,
horses and mules are worth $1o,-
900. That is pretty good for a
man on the shady side of life in
fourteen years.
The Theis Commission Com
pany, after taking out all expenses,
gave Mr.. Spicer a check for $2,-
o6o,58. He sold 62 head of steers
on this market two weeks ago for
$40 per hundred. The cattle
netted him $IoI a head.
Since the first of March he
has sold thirteen car loads of hogs
of his own feeding and all but one
load topped the market.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Nomination Papers

Now that prospective candidates
for nomination are beginning to
sprout, it is about time to post up
on the law relating to nomination
papers. Some of those who are con-
sidering the matter of circulating
a petition have asked The Index
for information, so here it is brief
ly:
A candidate for a county Office
must secure at least three per cent
of the voters of his party in the
county to sign his petition and not
more than ten per cent, based on
the vote for secretary of state in
the last preceding election. These
signatures must be distributed
throughout at least one fourth of
the voting precincts of the county
which in Barber county is six. Pc
titions may, of course, be circulat-
ed in all of the precincts, but care
should be taken not to secure more
than ten per cent Of the party vote
in any precinct.
The republican vote secretary of
state in this county in 1908 was
1903. The democratic vote was
$50. Thus it will be seen that
the smallest number of signatures
on republican candidates petit
tion to make it valid would be "a,
and the greatest number allowable
would be III. The minimum for
a democratic nomination would
be 20 and the maximum s..
To find how these signatures
should be divided among the differ.
ent precincts, it is necessary to pro-
cure the vote by precincts and get
percentage. Later we will publish
these figures.
Candidates for state Office must
have at least 20 counties repre-
sented on their petitions. The
minimum is at least one per cent
of the party vote and the maxi
mum is ten per cent.
District candidates must be
represented by at least one tenth
of the precincts of the district in at
least one. half of the counties. The
minimum is two per cent and the
maximum is ten per cent.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Diploma Examinations

The Barber County Diploma
Examinations will be given March
10th and April 10Th. The first
half, on March 10Th and the last
half April 10th. The following
places have been designated as the
places for holding the examina-
tions:
Medicine Lodge.
Isabel.
Sharon.
Hazelton and Capitalization.
Kiowa and south part of county
-Kiowa.
Elwood and southwest-Hardt-
ner.
Aetna.
Mingona-Mingona schoolhouse.
Lake City.
Sun City.
Eagle-Lasswell.
McAdoo-District II.
The usual fee of Is cents will
be charged each applicant. Teach
ers will be in charge. Applicant
must furnish own paper and pen.
Gil. The required average will be
IS per cent. Credit will be given
for all grades of IS per cent or
above, from last years examina.
ton. All grades of IS per cent or
above made at this examination
may be carried for a period of one
year. ]. E. THOMAS,
Co.. Supt.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
The Race for Probate Judge

Chas. Armstrong (better known
as "Keno') began circulating his
petition for the republican nom.
ination for probate Judge last Fri
day, and a few days later Judge S.
P.Garrlson got out his petition ask
ing for the democratic nomina ton.
If both of them land the nomina :.
ton in the primary August End, it
will mean that the race of 1908
will be run over again so far as
this particular office is concerned,
and if it results in as close a race
both are liable to suffer from nerv.
Gus prostration. In that race
Judge Garrison defeated "Keno"
by the narrow plurality of one,
and we are informed that "Keno"
claims to have found man who
has agreed to change his vote and
therefore concluded to run again.
The only thing that cruld be
urged against Judge Garrison is the
third term objection, but there is
not so much prejudice against
third terms as there was at one
time. We remember that Judge
Gillett was elected district Judge
the third time without opposition
and no republican complained
about it, hence we feel sure that
they will not complain because
Judge Garrison asks for a third
term. 1t is conceded by everyone
that his official record is without
stain.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
"Bob" West Makes Getaway

The chad man. from Hazelton,
registered at the county boarding
house as "Bob West, is at large.
He made his dash for liberty soon
after nature had spreadher sombre
canopy over the earth Saturday
evening and has not been heard of,
or from, since. Sheriff Mathews
had been using West as a "trusty"
in limited way, and on this oc-
casion asked him to step into the
furnace room and get some coal
for use in the Jail stove. The fur
mace room is separated from the Jail
and sheritf's Office by a partition
in which there is a door, and while
the sheriff was fastening the Jail
door after West came out, West
closed the door behind him as he
entered the furnace room and chit
a jack rabbit gait instanter. Sher-
iff Mathews heard his prisoners re-
treating footsteps and knew at
once that he was running away
and he followed, but the night
was so dark that he could not see
him and as West was much bet
ter sprinter than the sheriff he
soon got out of hearing distance.
Telephones up to this time have
not located the fleeing prisoner
and he is presumed to be still run.
ing in a southerly direction.
West was brought here about a
month ago to clay out" about $40,
fine and costs, as a result of a big
fight at Hazelton.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Public Dumping Ground

The city has arranged with
Thos. Carter for the privilege of
dumping all old non.pefishable
rubbish in canyon on his land
adjoining the city, on the south
western edge of the town, and it is
requested that all parties having)
tin cans or other rubbish that can
not be burned, on their premises,
have it hauled there instead of
throwing it along public highways.
This does not include dead ami
mails or anything that can be
burned.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
McCullough-Lytle

Riley Mccullough and Miss
Pearl Lytle were united in mar :
riage at the home of the brides
mother in this city at five o'clock
Wednesday afternoon, March 9,
1910, Rev. Claude ]. Spiers off,
ciating. The ceremony was wit
messed by only a few close relatives
and friends. A wedding dinner
was served in courses Immediately
after the marriage rites.
The groom is son of E. w.
Mccullough who resides several
miles northeast of this city. He is
an industrious, energetic, reliable
and worthy young farmer and en-
joys the confidence and good will
of a large number of friends.
The bride is a daughter of Mae E.
Lytle of this city. She is a young
lady of enviable accomplishments
and a most charming and lovable
disposition. She was brought up
from childhood in and near this
city and is known by practically
all of our people who wish her and
her husband a multiplicity of joys
throughout the years to come.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Died of Heart Failure

Frank Holly, one of Lake City's
Oldest and honored citizens, fell
dead while sitting in a chair in
the hotel in that city Sunday after
noon. DR.. Coleman, coroner, of
this city was notified and went up
to examine the body Immediately
and, we understand, found that
death was due to heart failure and
no inquest was necessary. Mrs.
Holly died about year ago un-
der almost the same circumstances.
The funeral was held on Mon
day.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Brotherhood Entertained

The Mems Brotherhood of the
M. E. church were royalty enter
tanned at Mr.. and Mrs. John Lual-
lens, Monday evening, March 9TH,
by Mesdames Luallen, Cant and
Rackley. The evening was spent
in varied amusements, at the close
of which an excellent luncheon
was spread.
The wives of the members of the
Brotherhood were also invited,
presumably on the theory that it
is not good for man to be alone on
such occasions.
The guests compliment their
hostesses very highly.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Rubbish in Highways

Several complaints have been
made by property owners to Coun.
ty Attorney Field during the past
month about people who haul rub
bish and deposit it along the road
side, and these complaints have
been accompanied with a request
that the offenders be prosecuted.
The complaints apply to the
"dumping'' practice generally, but
the specific cases are on the roads
adjacent to this city east and south,
which have come to be dumping
grounds for tin cans, broken glass
and dirt and fifth in great quanti-
ties. This is very dangerous to
the public health and will not be
tolerated. The residents will re.
port all offenders, after this date,
and if a warrant follows they will
nave themselves to blame.
All refuse matter subject to de-
cay should be burned.
The mayor and council Of the
city join the county attorney in
this notice so far as it applies to
streets and alleys. Parties who
deposit rubbish in the highways
will be prosecuted. The city has
provided place for non -combusti,
BILE and non-decaying rubbish, men
tion of which is made elsewhere,
where the public is invited to put
all waste that cannot be DESTROYED.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Public Sale

A. Murlett will have a public at
his farm 5 miles south of this city,
known as the Jones ranch, Thurs
day, March 24th, consisting of
horses, mules, cattle, hogs and
farm machinery.
This is an opportunity to get
stock and farm machinery at your
own price.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
EGGPLANT Material Here

The material for the EGGPLANT arrived
here Monday morning and Miller &
Mckinley, the owners. arrived yesterday
afternoon and are now making the pre-
liminary arrangements for building. AS
before stated. the site for both the ice
plant and the electric plant is along the
railroad in the southwest part of town,
west Of Oak Street and near A. B. vii
kins's residence. The Santa Fe will put
in switch at cnce.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16

Sander Vigg, a former Barber
county boy, is a candidate for the
republican nomination for county
attorney of Woods county, Okla
homa. Sander recently graduated
from the Northwestern Normal of
Oklahoma as we'll as other schools
and colleges of that state and has
already acquired more than a local
reputation as an orator. His onlv
mistake in life up to this time has
beento ally himself with the repub-
lican party but we understand that
ne IS an outspoken "insurgent" and
If this is true, he is gradually get
ting vision of the beacon light
OF political rectitude. ANYWAY.
Mr.. Vigg's old Barber county
friends are proud to observe his
progress professionally.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Chickaskia Baptist Convention

The Sunday School and Baptist
Young Peoples Union Convention
of the Chikaskia Baptist Associa-
ton will be held in thes city FRI
day and Saturday, March 18th and
10Th.
An interesting program has been
arranged for each day and many
visitors have promised to be here.
The convention will close with
a sermon Saturday night by DR.. l..
N. Clark of Kansas City.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Irish Setter Pups

Registered Irish Setter Pups for
sale. Sired by Champion Pat
Law of Peoria, Illinois. Write for
description and pedigree.-H. C.
Dryden, Harper, Kansas.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16

The Index is well supplied with
Horse and Jack cuts. Farmers who
want bills for this season should
bring or send their orders to this
Office.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16

A complete line of all-wool sam
pies for spring suits, pants and top
coats. H. 0. Cress,
Merchant Tailor.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Prof. Dyche Will Speak

Prof. L. l.. Dyche, State Game
and Fish Warden, who will ad-
dress the Teachers Association in
this city, Saturday, will also ad-
dress the farmers and children of
Barber county at the court house
Immediately after speaking at the
school house, which will be from
3 to P. m.
His talk to farmers will special
ize along the lines of how to build
substantial dams and promote
fisheries, and his talk to children
will relate to incidents of his trav-
els and kindred subjects.
Prof. Dyche is a gifted speaker
and is certain to be interesting
He should have large audience.
Barbour County index., 1910-03-16
Christian Church

Regular services next Lords
Day.
Bible School at 1000 a. m.
Morning Worship at 400 a. m.
Teacher Training Class at 400
P. m.
All are made welcome to our
services.
Bishop NJ. Hopkins,
Minister.