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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
A marriage license was or

"A marriage license was granted
/ TO Simon WIugerd and Elizabeth Hos
letter, the former Of Ramona. the latter
Of Hope.
Sad news came TO Rev. L. r.
Stauffer yesterday in the information
that Lis brother in Iowa had died sud-
denly. Mr.. S. will have much sympa-
thy in his bereavement.
"A cutting scrape occurred Tuesday
night in which Chas. Van Doren was
badly slashed up by an unknown tramp
who attacked him while he was return
ing from turkey shoot.
lawmakers handsome clerks, with
Prince Albert coats, buttonhOle bou-
quets, dazzlingly lighted store, etc.,
make a most imposing display. 1t is
hard to tell which of the corps is the
handsomer.
Miss Marie Norris, one OF Wyandt
Bros assistants, has favored few of
her friends with some pretty sprays OF
mistletoe, sent her by friends "back
east.n 1t is a decided curiosity to
many Kansans.
Many compliments are heard for
the handsome lettering and painting on
Case & Bishops new delivery wagon.
The work is the finest in the city and
reflects much credit on the artist, Mr.
E. F. Plummer.
Frank W. Yerkes, one of Chapman's
leading merchants, died yesterday and
was buried today at Junction City. He
leaves a wife and two small children as
well as a large circle of friends to
mourn his decease.
Go away from home to hear the
news. The Kansas City Globe says:
There is nothing slow about the girls
of the west. In 1874 girl was born
in Dickinson county, Kansas, and a
short time since the court granted her
divorce and gave her the custody OF
the child.
-Mr.G. G.. Newcombe hada merrier
Christmas on account of hearing from
his brother, W. II. NewcOmbe, who left
home nine years ago and was supposed
to be dead for the last five, a man of
the same name having died in Idaho
and word sent to the family. Mr.. n.
sent word yesterday that he is well and
prosperous and is a superintendent of
mines in Idaho.
The biggest corn yield yet told Of is
reported in the HerlngtOn Times which
saws that Samuel Lowe, living on Lyons
creek had q acres in one piece OF bot
tom land and he let the job of husking
it by the bushel, hence a careful &C
count of the bushels was kept, and on
reckoning it up after the job was COM
pleted be had to pay for the husking of
31O5 bushels, lis per acre. If the
huskers did the square thing this takes
the prize.
The Harrington Times falls in with
the REFLECToR's suggestion that an
anti-horsethief association is badly
needed in this county and says: 1.-The
farmers should organize and work to-
gether in this matter and when one
meets with loss let every one rally to
his assistance and run down the thief
if it takes a month to do it. Don't be
satisfied with recovering the stolen
property, but let this light-fngered
gentry understand that escape is i'm
possible, and if it is necessary to set an
example of two or three 10y using the
the halter the horse was led away with,
do that, and do it effectually too"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
LEFT TO MOURN.
Several Abilene Merchants Wish
They Had not Trusted Neveille.

IGey aad not trusted NeYellie.
! 1t developed yesterday that Andrew
/ NeYeille, section boss On the Santa Fe
railroad, who has been residing IN Mrs.
Hazlett's cottage on West Second, had
taken French leave of his creditors.
He received last week the checks fol
the payment of the men in his charge.
These he traded out, one of $26 going
to Sterl s. Co., and $50 in other places.
His wife left Saturday night ostensibly
to visit friends during the holidays, but
really with big trunks full of goods
purchased of the Abilene merchants on
credit. The furniture had all been
taken to HoisingtOn's second hand
store and ordered sold, the excuse being
made that a new set was to be put in.
The pair seem to have worked all who
would trust them and gotten away with
several hundred dollars worth of goods.
1t does seem sometimes in the face
of such repeated hauls by scalawags
that human nature is chiefly composed
of gullibility, though honest men fire.
quently have a hard time to get accom-
mOdatiOnS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
Keel's Drawing.

The drawing of the rattle prizes at
the Palace drug. store Saturday night
resulted in the following numbers and
persons drawing the prizes: 1st, go
w. W. Davis; I'd, Is, w. G. Wyandt,
Sd, 80. G. d, KieffeIs 4th, :, J. A
Mosher: 5th, 81, g. A. Jackson; 9Th
So. Frank Ball. 7th, so, Il, W. Lash
Sth. 4. Geo. Laundy; 9th, 50, Hart
Woods; 10th, 10, Frank Strother.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
Santa Fe Change.

A change took place today in the
Santa Fe Office, Mr.. j. D. Sweeney, of
Burton, Kansas, taking charge as sta
ton agent, vice J. G. Lyeth resigned.
Mr.. Lyeth goes to Topeka to engage in
more congenial pursuits. His many
friends will regret bis departure, but
as it is to his benefit will wish him well
Mr.. Sweeney comes we'll recommended
His place at Burton is filled by Mr.
Baker, the head clerk in the office here
for the past few months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
County Teachers Association.

The mid-winter meeting of the Dick
inson county Teachers association will
be held in the central school building,
this city, Saturday, Jan. 18th, at l
O'Clock sharp. A large attendance is
desired and expected. The program is
as follows:
physical geography-when Should It be
Taught? How? illustrate -.........-.C. z. Shell
Dfscussion NV ii. Phillips, J. L. Lyons
Tyyo-minute Talks by teachers on Their Ex-
perience In Grading Country Schools.
How to Build up an Educational Sentiment IN
the School District. W Keeo
Discussion. Miss Myrta Wick, Mrs. s. N. Cook
How can Rhetorical Exercises be Made sue
cess! III; A. S.Dh1eT
Hon J. r. Burton will give short Lecture on
ElocutiOn, provided he can be present
Committee on music, Supt. w. ID
MOulton, w. s. jerks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
A Prize for Dickinson.

Mr.. r. p. MunseI, of Detroit, has
received a check for $25 for the best
ear of corn sent in competition for the
prize offered by Maule's Seed company,
of Philadelphia. The ear sent by Mr..
Munsell took the first premium. 1t
was of the. MastedoR variety and
measured Ii inches in length; it was
raised on his farm near Detroit. Dick
insOn county can beat the world on
crops and Mr.. Munsell seems to have a
leader on Dickinson county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
Notice of Appointment.

STATE OF KANSAS, so.
Dickinson County,
In the matter Of the estate Of John Flynn Late
ofsDickinson County, Kansas.
Notice is hereby given, that On the 18th day Of
Dec A. ID. 1889, the undersigned was By the Pro-
bate Court Of Dickinson County, Kansas, duly ep-
nointed and Qualified as administrator Of the
estate OF John Flynn late Of Dickinson County,
deceased All parties interested In said estate
will take notice and govern themselves accord
ingly. J. L. GALBREATH, Administrator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
Married.

At the residence of Chris Merrilat,
one of Center Townships leading far
mers, Miss Annie Merrilatt was mar.
ried to Mr.. Grant Wilson, of Rilehart,
There was a small but pleasant com
pany present and the best of wishes
were showered upon bride and groom
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
The Gas Well.

Works proceeding regularly on the
gas well northeast of the city. The
drill is down 400 feet. 1t has just
passed through Is feet of flint and is
now in slate. Nothing of value or i'm
pOrtance has been reached.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
Poultry show.

The poultry fsnciers Of the county,
of which there are a large number, are
arranging for grand poultry show in
this city sometime in February. A
fine exhibition of fowls is anticipated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26

The high school at Chapman has ad-
jOurned for a two weeks vacation.
Examinations were held last week. A
new term begins January LIST.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
Petit Jurors.

Following is the list of petit jurors
drawn for the February term Of the
district court, commencing February
IS, 1889:
Robert Mark, Garfield township.
Evans Eglen, Noble.
ID. L. Graybill. Ridge.
Lowry Jones, Holland.
w. A. Eubunks, Fragrant Hill.
Albert Lendeman, Union.
John Isler, Chapman
A. NJ. Crary, Herlngton.
j. T. Sewell, Grant.
Jacob May, Hope.
j. X. Durham, Harrington.
John Meyer, Fragrant Hill.
II. II. Jackson, Detroit.
VIM. HUI, Abilene.
Z. II. Dingee. Jr., Logan.
James Kurr, Willowdale.
Perry Probasco, Sherman.
Fred Hartman, HeringtOn.
r. NJ VanDOren, Abilene.
IS. Kelley, Abilene.
F. NJ. Froelich, Garfield.
Michael ScnOne, Center.
James Ames, Sherman.
T. J. Cook, Ridge.
=. l.. Murphy, Center.
h. NJ. Beagle, Banner.
James White, Abilene.
p. McFarren, Rlnehart.
s. L. LinDinger, Hope.
T. j. O'Connel, Banner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26

Two new Farmers Alliance divisions
were organized last week, one at Kirby
school house in Sherman township and
one in Fragrant Hill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26

q FREE TO F. A. N. Beautiful Engraving
ID Of graphic ancient Masonic Scene, also
M large Illustrated Catalogue OF all the Ma
sonic goods and books. Lowest prices In
North America. Also grand new illustrated work
for Agents. $50 week and upwards net. Red
ding CO. III Broadway, New York. 1872
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26

Some of the Farmers Alliances in
north Dickinson held Christmas enter
tainments and Christmas trees for the
benefit of their members.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
County News.

Eugene Kimmerly has temporary
charge of the Santa Fe station at Ma.
varre during the absence of the regular
agent, Mr.. Waid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26

The revival meetings which have
been held in Zion church in northwest
Dickinson have closed. Quarterly
meeting will be held Jan. 4th and 5th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
snnthuast Teachers, Institute.

Program for the meeting Of the
Southwest Dickinson Teachers insti-
tute, to be held at Fairview, district
No. 81, on Saturday, Jan. IS, 1890:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26


The new Lutheran church at Chap
man was dedicated last Sabbath. Pew.
Klutz, president of Midla;Id college,
Atchison, preached the sermon AT
It's close d ST. -.vement of the finances OF
'n' organization was made by Rev.
| Shearer, the pastor. From this it was
shown that the total cost of the church
and furniture as it stands is something
over 81, 900. To cover this expenditure
aid secure enough to carpet it and
complete the tower will require about
5000 in addition to that already pro
vided for. This sum was raised by
voluntary contribution and subscrip
tions. The pastor then proceeded tt
the dedicatOry service, after which the
congregation was dismissed. Tit
charch is a neat structure and the con
gregation can congratulate themselve'
on the suspicious opening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
Christmas Bridals.
SHERWOOD-AUSTIN.

At the home of the BRIDES parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Sherwood, on North
Kinney avenue, at 10 a. m. yesterday
Miss Hattie Sherwood, of this city, and
w. E. Austin, of Kansas City, were
welded, Rev. E. D. Walker officiating,
A number of friends and relatives were
present to witness the happy affair.
Miss Hattie has been one of Abilene's
most lOvable young ladies and the best
wishes of mauy friends will go with
her. Mr. Austin was formerly a teacher
in this county, but is now employed in
an employment agency in Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin took the noon
train for Kansas City, their future
home
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
Sunday school Convention.

Sunday School Convention
The Buckeye township Sunday
scnool convention willmeet at the Cen
trail Buckeye school house Jan. 5. $780,
at 2 p. ID. Followingis the program:
Praise service.
Paper-Does It Pay77.-... ..-.......-..-J. u Engis
General discussion.
Music.
Duties Of parents to the Sunday school .-;.::.---
WagannaT
Discussion.
Music.
Normal eXerclec...... Il II" =
Music.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26

The Chapman high school literary
societies had joint entertainment last
Friday evening that was much enjoyed
by the 45O visitors who filled the build
ing. Some excellent declarations,
recitations and music were given and a
lively debate on Resolved, That man
is intellectually superior to woman"
helped make the program. The exer.
cises were well prepared and reflected
credit alike upon the pupils aud their
efficient corps of instructors,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
MILLER-KILGORE.

A quiet wedding took place yesterday
at the Presbyterian parsonage, when
Rev. E. D. Walker joined in holy we'd
lock Mrs. Jane Miller and CIV, KiI
sOio' uO.n u 'ni' 10y. Judge Kilgore's
ln''ny Il ends, as well as those of his
estimable wife, will wish them much
happiness. Both are well known as
among Dickinson county'S most desery-
ing residents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
HEUSSEY-STUDT.

Mr.. j. w, Studt and Miss Ota Heus-
sey came down from Glasco yesterday
to be married by Rev. J. A. Bright,
which was done at his home on West
Third. Mr.. Studt is a well-to-do mer-
chant of Glasco and Miss Heussey is an
acceptable teacher in the Glasco public
schools. The party, which included
Mr.. Studt's brother, Phillip, and Miss
Tilton, returned home on the evening
train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Another Christmas wedding was that
of Miss Mary Mcintyre, of Keystone,
and Jacob B. Hostetter, of Hope. Miss
McIntyre's home is IN Cheever and she
has been teaching school in northwest
Dickinson. The wedding was a quiet
but very happy one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-26
LOWMAN-FALEN.

Judge Peck was also called upon to
exercise his authority as a knot-tier,
and by few brief words made man
and wife Miss Anne Lowman, of Ra-
mona, and Elcana Fallen, of Hope.
The young people were made happy in
the Judges best style and returned
home, each with a glorious Christmas
present.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-07-27
HOP CULTURE

For several years tue Carson Tribune
has advocated IN attempt to cultivate
hops in the ranches surrounding Eagle
Valley. aud Mt length it appears AZ
though its advice was to be taken, at
least indications prove the fact. A geu-
tleman from Sucrame Ito, interested in
e hop growing. WIS in town ye terdnv,
nud had II loLg conversation with this
reporter on the subject. The most val
HGle locations were pointed out, aud on
the visitors return from NJ QUO county,
he Will visit the same and most likely
make land purchases and commence the
grand work viii h our farmers have so
long ignored Reno Journal
Tie INDEPENDENT hns time aud time
again advocated the cultivation Of hops
in this part of the State. believing az
we do that it would prove profitable
investment. Wherever hop vines are
cultivated for shade and ornameut,,
they grow luxurantly and produce
abundant crops of the finest quality of
hops with but little irrigation. There
j. fortune in it for some one wno is
willing to take holl of it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-07-27
AnecdOte of Webster.

When quite young Mt school, Daniel
Webster WAS one day guilty OF q viola
ton Of the rules. He was detected in
the act and called up by the tencher for
punishment. This was to he the old
fashioned fcruling of the hnnd. His
hand happened to be very diIty Know
ing this, on his way to the teachers
deok he spit upon the palm of his ght
hand, wipimg it off on the side Of his
pantaloons. Give ME your hand, sir, 1"
said the teacher, very sternly. Ont
went the right hand, purity cleaned.
The teacher looked at it n moment, and
said: Daniel, il you will find another
ha,d in this schorl-room NJ filthy IA
that will let you off this time" H.
"tantly from behind his back came the
left h"nd. "Here it is, SIR" was the
re'dy reply. THAT will do this time. -
Said the teacher, you can take your
seat, sir. ~ Elk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-07-27
Depth to Set Posts

Some say that two feet is ample
depth, while others insist on three
feet. Both may be and probably are
right The depth mus vary with the
probable freezing of the soil. The
bottom OF the post ought to DO at least
six inches below the probable depth of
freezing. That amount of soil will
remain packed about the foot of the
post and hold it down. Something
also depends on the material of which
the fence is made. Boards offer too
much resistance to winds, and at the
top of the fence act on the post as on q
lever, twisting 1t out of the ground.
Fence rails attached to posts have tho
additional objection thnt their weight
Says the post SO soon as the wind
causes it to lean. Careful farmers
now make post and rnil fences with
one or two strands of barbed wire st
the top. After little experience with
this fence by loading stock up to it
they generally learn TO give it q wide
berth. Such fence will not blow
down nor easily sag If the posts ara
sunk below frost depth.--Michigan
Home Journal. -
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-07-27

We would much prefer au invasion
OF English capital to an invasion Of
fnIeigu workmen. For some hidden
-sason many newspapers affect to SEE
danger in the threatened investment
Of large SUNS of English gold in Ameri-
eau industries. Unless this money is
put into lnlid We can 3 Q no harm that
can come to u, from its uRs. As soon
M it il paid out in AM RIGA it il our
goll, with which We can sinaugurate
new enterprises. If the En-; liShmeu
think they can make lar er interest
On their capital 10y placing it in Ameri
can machinery or trada We shoull be-
glad to give them chnuce. 1t would
he II good thing for the State If our
cousins across the Atlantic would Place
a lew millions in manufacturing eEtal =
lishments along the Truckee, md until
Rome better reasons are advanced thnn
any that hnvo been given, against re-
ceiving the wealth of Europe, we are
disposed to shy Let it come. - Vir-
ginia Enterprise.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-07-27
ABOUT PIANO LEATHER.
A Valuable Article Made by u Half Dozen
German Tanncries.

German Tannerles.
America is often called in the news-
papers by Europeans tho Land of
Patents. 1t justly deserves this cog
ronen. for nowhere on the globe are
SO many applications for patents
made to the United States Patent
Office and patents secured for inven-
tons of machineries, or for tho pro-
lection of certain secret processes in
the manufacturing of goods, as in the
United States. Every one must really
be afraid Of infringing any inventors
patent right in manufacturing goods,
and to become liable to pay royalty
to the inventor. One might think
there is hardly q field any more where
some valuable invention could still be
made.
But there is the manufacturing of
piano leather, which has no home at
all in the United States. This kind
of leather that is used for covering
tho hammers in pianos and organs is
not made in tho United States. nor in
the British Isles, nor in any other
country, except and exclusively in
Germany; and there are not more
than half u dozen tanneries there that
make their special business to manu-
facture this kind of leather. Two
factories that mako far superior
kind are located in Central Germany,
near Leipzig, in the EIster Valley. in
Thuringia- They arc run by the
father, Mr.. Kretzschmar, at Eiscn-
berg, and his son i'll law, Mr..
Sch!esier, at Cora. Their goods are
word-famed. The wants and de-
mands of all the piano and organ
factories in any country on earth are
supplied by these few piano leather
tanneries in Germany.
Deerskins only can be used for that
purpose. But deer is very scarce in
Europe. 1t would hardly suffice to
supply tho want and demand for one
year; they had to look for a supply
from somewhere else. The American
deer furnishes now the supply, and
particularly the gray deer. living in
the countries bordering the lake re-
gions-called, also, "paper skins!"
The skins Of tho red and blue deer are
unfit for good piano leather Dee"-
skins are bought by the pound and
paid from twelve to twenty-five cents
fo' a. pound, when green. For sailed
or Indian dressed skins the price is of
course higher.
A German business house of Detroit
exports annually deerskins by the car
loads to Germany, to it's agency at
Gera, Thuringia-
There is q secret in the manufacture
ing of piano leather that is strictly
guarded. The best kind is smoked or
fumed, in Il similar way as in Ken
lucky and Tennessee the heavy export
tobacco is cured by fire and smoke.
When this piano leather is imported
again into this country, its value
equals it's weight in silver-$12 to $15
q pound.
Any American who would like that
secret and manufacture o similar or
equal kind of piano leather in this
country would make money and &C
cumulate fortune within few years,
even if he were not protected by q
high tariff, for tho demand of this
leather in this country is enormous.-
Detroit Free Press.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-07-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter Of the Estate OF
Aaron Van Week, Deco ased.

In the Matter Of the Estate or
Aaron Van Week, Deco ased.'
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIvTN, By TIE
IN Undersigned, Administrator toi the rs
tate Of Aaron Van Week, Deco ased, to the
creditors of, and all persons having clsiIos
against the shid deceased, to exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers, within ten months
after the first publc+ ton Of this notice, to the
Administrator o. eaid Estate at his residence
at Halleck Station Elko County: Reyads.
VII LIAM IiEsILI me,
Administrator of the Eatats Of
Aaron Van vteot, Deceased.
ia. PJUNMER,
Atty. for Admir- ihtrstor,
Dated, June 20, 1859. Az
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-07-27
"L,vs and L..Llvs.,

Those who desire topurcbase the bsAt
quality u Groceries and Provisions are
referred to the above reliable hcn,s
where fair dealing and courteous treat
ment IL the ,nle. Glassware, Tipwsrs
stopr 7c", Nails etc, always IN stock
u CAAas
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-07-27

az hh 4. eeEhhh a MONTE can be
eIpivv w NavHv9 nude working for u.s.
Agents prefoi red who can furnish horse and
give their whsie time u the business. spare
nlera ,nts may be prohtabiy employed slso. A
few vacancies I'm towns and cities b. y.
JOHNSON CO, Iee0 Main At, hishmeuA
Va. Please ssata'ago SAD bu Ia q -
experience. NsvsF ~ lad Ahosst
.ssatnR stanap for reply. II. r. J..
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-07-27

M. Reinhart has
Just received his
Spring and Summer
samples for custom
made clothing. IT
you want your
clothes made to Or
der, give him a; call
and see as fine a
line of samples as
has ever been ex-
hibited in Elko.
You can get a suit
Of clothes made to
order from $21 90
up. Fit Guaran-
teed.
Tombstone daily prospector., 1889-02-16

TUCSON LAND OFFICE. R.oeiver-frtd. W. Smith. R-gisteE-A D. DUf