Henry Abt came to this country and county in 1910 from Bunzen, 
     Switzerland - residing first ona farm a few miles west of Medicine
     Lodge which was later owned by Alonzo "Shorty" Watson. He attended 
     a rural school for three weeks learning the fundamentals of the
     English language which he never completely mastered - always main-
     taining his German accent.
          He later purchased land a few miles futher west and slightly
     north of the Medicine River. In early 1914 he returned to Switzer-
     land to visit his parents and to meet a girl. Margaret, who became
     his bride after a six week acquaintance. We have often laughed when
     told that our mother's English vocabulary first consisted of Hi-Lo-
     Jack-Joker-Game, as Dad taught her English and at the same time
     gained a card partner. In 1919 before Roman's birth they returned
     to Switzerland to visit their families.
          While living inSwitzerland, our parents were both of the Catholic
     faith and continued to drive to Sharon every Sunday possible to attend
     mass with their three children, Henry Jr., Margaret and Roman. They
     later became acquainted with the Methodist minister and became members
     of the Methodist Church in Medicine Lodge.
          In 1920 our parents purchased the remainer of their farm and home
     from Charles Apple where they resided until our father passed away in
     1942. Mother remained on the farm a short time, then moved to Medicine
     Lodge where she later purchased her home. In 1939 she returned to
     Switzerland to visit and again in 1947 when I accompanied her.
          In 1964 mother sold her home and moved to Wellington to be near
     me and my family and remained there until she passed away in 1967.
          Our father was always very interested in the community - was on
     the school board for many years, worked in the Farm Bureau Office, and
     was always communicating with the state and national senators and
     representatives on farm issues. I can remember many farmers coming by
     seeking his advice and assistance - especially at tax time to help with
     filing their tax forms.
          Although no one in our immediate family now resides in Medicine
     Lodge, there is a granddaughter, Helen Abt Axline, who lives there with
     her faimly. We, however, enjoy coming back for visits with friends and
     thoroughly enjoy the Peace Treaty celebrations.
               
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas,  pg. 78 
     Submitted by Margaret Abt Gwynn