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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-17
JAS. SEADLER..
Arck>ktect and superintendent of
Construction
No. 9lS Fifth street. betwes.a and I,
Sacramento ia2o-tiSSu

NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RS.-lsSTATE OF SA1e,
In UEIsS. BLUE, deceased Notice is hereby
of SAMUEL S. Blue. dfeaased to the credit
ors OF. and all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary atidayits go vouchers, within four
months after the frs publication Of TINS notice,
10 GEORGE B. Bl li9, q. No 613 strset. Sacra>
mento City, Cal, GEORGE B. BLUE,
Executor os the Estate of Senssi :. d ues
Dated Fehrssary J5 iS9
ED. NJ MAgrIN. Attorney for Executor
~ - 1NS - Tei7-5iM
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CALIFORNIA AND COAST.
Four and a Ha,f Feet Of Snow on the
Level at DoWnieVile.
MINER BURIED BY AN AVALANCHE
Sudden Death of School Superiu.
tendent-Tonto Indians are
Making Trouble.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoRp-usIoN.
MINER BURIED BY AN AVALANCHE

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE REooRp-usIoN.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-17

Church, Eighth street, between n and @. Sub.
lect tonight: THE WHEEL DEMONSTRA-
lion" Come, La
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-17

Mendonea of Brazil, one of the committee ar
pointed TO devise and report on plan for eS-
ing delegates of the many courtesies and
hospitallties, proposes that the delegates
from central and south America inaugurate a
movement Tor the erection in Washington, as a
gift to the people of the United States, OF a
monument to commemorate the gathering of
the hrst congress OF all the nations of the Nest
ern Nemisphere.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-17

T OST-KNIGHT TEMPLAR CHARM, GOLD,
II black-enameled cross. Return to this office
and be rewarded. mrl43t*
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
Abileneites Honored.

The State Sunday School association
which closed its annual session at
Hutchinson Saturday elected I. B..
Dewey, of this city, treasurer for the
coming year. Mr.. Dewey has gained a
reputation for ability IN Sunday school
and educational work that has become
statewide and the honor conferred
upon him was an eminently deserved
one.
Rev. j. A. Bright, also of Abilene,
was reelected general secretary for the
fourth time, a fitting compliment to his
satisfactory work for the state organiza-
ton and his ability as a builder up of
Sunday school interests.
r. J. Finley was put on the executive
committee as the representative from
this district and r. NJ. White held
several places on committees during
the session.
Abilene's Sunday school workers, like
her business men are leaders ever.
The Belle gets to the front in politics
business, science, religion and art
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
Resolutions of Coincidence.

AT special meeting of Sparta Lodge
No. 176 K. of p. held at their Castle
Hall in Woodbine Saturday May "a,
1890, the following resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, The supreme chancellor
commander of the universe has called
our worthy brother and past chancellor,
James A. Gillett ST., from the active
duties of this life to join the ranks of
our Pythian brothers in the eternal
Castle Hall above,
Resolved, That the death of Past
Chancellor James a. Gillett ST.: that
this lodge has lost one Of the most eff
cient, earnest and faithful members;
he was ever true to his obligations and
kept in mind our motto, friendship,
charity and benevolence.
Resolved, That the warmest sympa-
thy of the members of Sparta Lodge
No. i76 K. of p. is hereby extended to
his bereaved relatives and friends.
Resolved, That our charter be draped
for period of sixty days; that these
resolutions be spread upon the minutes
of this lodge and the K. of r. and s. is
hereby instructed to send a copy OF
these resolutions under the seal of the
lodge to the Grand K. of r. and 5. and
one copy to the Sprig of Myrtle and to
each of our county papers for publlca-
ton and one copy to the bereaved
family.
E. Drake,
G. G.. Uhls, Committee.
4. S. kirkpatrick,
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abe Rtfettor.
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1890.
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The success Of the wheat crop in
Dickinson county seems beyond ques-
ton.
Nobody is admitted to the upper
tendon of Abilene dudeism unless be
wears sash.
G. Byrne, of Chapman, has been
granted pension by the department
at Washington.
1t is reported that a second ''orig-
inal package" house will be opened,
this one in the Bonebrake block.
b. f. Nelson has just put in posi-
ton an Alaska refrigerator. Frank is
a square dealer and is doing a good
business.
The official statement of the Abb
Iene National bank appears today and
should be carefully examined. II tells
its own story of sound and prosper
Gus financial institution.
Judge Peck of the probate court at
Abilene, treated the boys to ten gal
Ions of choice buttermilk the other day.
Does this not come under the head of
'pernicious actiVity?"-[K. c. Star.
The farmers alliance members
held important meetings Saturday af-
ternoon in the Bonebrake block and in
Smiths hall. The latter was dele
gate meeting and discussed the county
ticket question.
= There is no reason why Abilene
should not celebrate the Fourth of
July this year. 1t has been several years
since we spread" ourselves, and it is
about time that our patriotic feeling
should be put to the test.
-Chas. d. Barnes has been APP
pointed one of the committee to ex-
anime graduates in pharmacy at the
state university. Charley is well quail
fed for the position and the graduates
will earn their diplomas if all questions
are satisfactorily answered.
M. Nicolay, of Abilene, has pur-
chased the lumber yard of j. L.
Nicolay, his son of this place. 1t is
Mr.. Nicolay's intention to remove from
Abilene and take personal charge of
the yard. We give him very hearty
welcome to our midst.-[SOlomon Sen
tinel.
Last week eighty mortgages were
released in Dickinson county. This is
a showing for Kansas, and especially
a part of it, of which Abilene is the
metropolis, altogether creditable, fol
of late Abilene has been the center OF
some very disastrous failures.-[COun
Gil Grove Republican.
"A little corn on maiden grew, lis
ten to my wall of toe, caused by the
pinch of a too tight shoe, instead of
three number two, it grew, it grew
Listen to my wall of toe. AS the time
went on las time will dol, listen to my
wall of toe, the corn wakes red-th'
maiden blue, twas ten times worse
than the grip (kerchew,l too true! to-
trueI Listen to my wall of toe. Shit
had seat in the end of the pew, lister
to my wall of toe, and man with hi
seat in view put his cowhide boot OF
her kangaroo, Oh, whew! Oh, whew
Listen to my wall Of toe-[Stolen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
Death at Last.

Mrs. Josephine Cooper died this
afternoon at the residence of her SON.
in-law, F. Z. Curtis, on East Fourth
street. Mrs. Cooper has been suffer
ing from cancer for the past five
months, but not until today did the
welcome message come that relieved
her from pain. She has been con-
fined to her bed nearly all of the time
and bore her affection with Christian
meekness. At times she seemed to
grow better but no hope was enter
tanned of her recovery. Last evening
she grew suddenly worse, and today
passed peacefully to the other shore.
Mrs. Cooper has been resident of
Abilene for many years and won the
respect and good will of all with whom
she came in contact. She leaves two
daughters and son to mourn her de-
parture.
The funeral services will be held
sometime tomorrow, the hour will be-
announced from the pulpits, Rev
Zimmerman will conduct the services
The best Of mixed pickles at Mel
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
Mr.. I,ebold in Texas.

The following special to the Calves
ton TEX News last week will be of
interest as referring to c. II. Lebold,
formerly of this city:
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, May 21.-
Messrs. LebOld and Uric, members of
the Uric Manufacturing company,
Kansas City, are here. In addition to
constructing the dredge boat that was
launched here yesterday they report
having secured a contract to build an
electric street railway at Austin and to
do s12O, 900 worth of work for the Santa
Fe people at Galveston.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

ton, etc. Especially valuable are the
questions regarding grade preferred,
outside study and pledge attendance
on teachers meetings. If we have no
other teachers in the schools than live
up to the demands made by the pres
ent progressive board there will be lit
tie difficulty in putting Abilene at the
head of Kansas educationally.
The board will meet next Monday
evening to elect superintendent and
perh apps some of the teachers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
Will Close Out,

Tomorrow morning j. G.. Hamaker
u Co., the Oldest and most reliable dry
goods house of Dickinson county will
to close out for the purpose
of going out of business entirely. 1t is
their intention to make this closing
out sale short and decisive. Every
thing will be offered at tremendous
sacrifice to move at once. This firm
has for over ten years enjoyed the rep
utation of handling the best selected
as well as the largest stock of dry
goods in central Kansas, and now that
ever, thing will lie closed out at cost
customers will do well to secure these
bargains while they last. Cost prices
will be maintained until the entire
stock is disposed of. 2l-l&W-l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
To Attend the Funeral.

a number of Abilene gentlemen
boarded the morning Rock Island train
to attend the funeral services over the
remains of the late James Allan Gillett
at Woodbine, held at 2:30 p. N. They
took with them an elegant wreath as a
symbol of their respect. The party
was as follows: Co. Clerk NJ. IL. Bert,
District Clerk Anderson, Judge Peck,
Treasurer Cooper, Sheriff NALL, Supt.
Ford, Ed. Makins, Thos. Kirby, L. 5.
Hallam, l. B. Martin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
Sudden Death.

May 22d at his home near Navarro,
Oliver Gaffney, aged twenty years, de-
parted this life. About a week ago
the young man was suddenly troubled
with pain in the bowels, Inflammation
set in and every effort of his physician
was of no avail. Mr.. G.. was student
in the county high school and was be-
loved by teachers and schOolmates for
his genial, kind and thoughtful dispo-
sition. Ever ready to extend help and
sympathy to the afflicted, his memory
will be cherished by all who knew him.
The funeral took place this forenoon
and was conducted by Rev. Nathan.
The body was laid to rest in the Enter
prise cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
TAKING THE CENSUS.
Questions Which the Enumeration
Will Put to Every Citizen.

|
Will Put to Every Citizen.
The census enumeration will COM
mence their rounds June 1st. 1t may
be well for the people to know that
they are liable to fine not exceeding
500 and made misdemeanor of will
full failure or refusal to respond to the
enumerator's interrogatories. The
only constitutional purpose of the CEN
sus is the enumeration of the inhabi-
tants Of the United States, and Just
what constitutional right congress has
to invade the sick chamber and the
private account book has not been fully
determined. We would advise our
readers, however, to be fully prepared
to answer the following questions, un-
less prepared to test the constitution
ality of the law:
/. Give Christian name in full, and
initial of middle name, surname.
2. Whether soldier or marine dur
ing the cival war UNITED States or con-
federate) or widow of such person.
3. Relationship to head of family.
1. Whether white or black, mulatto,
quadroOn, OctOroOn. Chinese, japanese
or Indian.
5. Sex.
6. Age at nearest birthday. If IN
der one year give age in months.
Z. Whether single, married, wild
owed or divorced.
s. Whether married during the cen
sus year June l, to May 81, 1907
9. Mother of how many children,
and number of these children living.
10. Place of birth.
IL. Place of birth of father.
u. Place of birth of mother.
Is. Number of years in United States.
IA. Whether naturaliZed.
10. Whether naturalization papers
have been taken out.
I6. Profession, trade or occupation.
II. Months unemployed during the
census year June l, 1889 to May 81,
1901
IS. Attendance at school (jn months)
during the census year June l, 1889,
to May 81, 1907
10. Able to read.
20. Able to write.
p. Able to speak English. If not,
the language or dialect spoken.
%. Whether suffering from acute or
chronic disease, with name of disease
and length of time afflicted.
%. Whether defective in mind, sight,
hearing or speech, or whether crippled,
manned or deformed, with name of
defect.
"a. Whether a prisoner, convict,
homeless child or pauper.
% and 26. Is the home you live in
hired, or is it owned by the head or by
a member of the family?
p. If owned by head or member OF
family, is the home free from mort
gage incumbrance?
2S. If the head of the family is a
farmer, is the farm which he cultivateS
hired, or is it owned by him or by
member Of his family?
30. If owned by head or member OF
the family, is the farm free from mort
gage incumbrance?
80. If the home or farm is owned by
head or member of the family, and
mortgaged, give postofice address OF
the owner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

"The best is always the cheapest" Is
more applicable to the implements used
than to most any other one thing.
John T. Pendergast, at the old Berry
Bros. warehouse, aims to keep only.the
most endurable machinery in the mar
ket. The Hodges header. acknowl-
edged by all to be the best of its class;
Mccormack Irvine binder, perfection
in itself; J. 1. Case thresher, horse
power and steamer, and all other varie-
ties of farm implements can be found
in quantities at his wareroom on south
First street, Abilene. Give HIM call
if YOU are thinking OF purchasing any
kind of an implement. 3S-u
Children cry for Pitchers CastofIa,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
An Abileneite Honored.

Charles D. Barnes, one Of Abb
lene's successful druggists, received a
deserved recognition of his merits by
being elected president of the state
pharmaceutical association, which
elected its officers yesterday at Its
meeting in Topeka. The honor could
not have fallen on more worthy shout
ders, and Charities many friends will
be pleased to hear of his success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
Do YOU Want to Borrow Money ?

If so, Jackson s. Middleton can get
it for you on real estate security at the
best rates and with the usual privileges.
No delay; money paid when papers are
They have also some money
to loan on good chattel security. Be
sure to call and see.
JACKSON s. MIDDLETON.
Office over Case & Bishops. SS-lm
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
Fishing Party.

Chas. Matteson, Harrison Flora, Asa
Tiff and Ed. Glenn, were a quartette
of Manchesterites who went TO the
Smoky last night to capture a wagon
load of the fnny tribe. Good sport is
reported and the boys enjoyed them
selves hugely. Harrison's eel story,
though, takes the bakery. Get him to
rnlatn IL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
A Card.

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our friends and acquaint-
ances for help rendered and sympathy
shown in our late bereavement.
JNo. GAFFNEY AND FAMILY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
Congressional Committee Meeting

The congressional committee which
met in Clay Centre May 22d, adj
journed, without doing any particular
business to meet in Manhattan on June
18th. AS the time of holding the state
convention will have been determined
by that time, it was thought best not
to fix date for holding the Fifth con-
vention until later, in order that one
primary would do for both conventions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
For Sale.

One Walter A. Woods self binder.
almost new and in perfect condition,
will sell at a very low price. Apply to
Whitlaw, az Shelton & Whitlaw's. d&c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

No gray or faded hairs are TO be seen
after using Halls Hair Remover.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
Bank Statement.

Report of the condition of the Abb
lene National Bank, at Abilene, in the
State of Kansas, at the close of bust
ness, May II, 1890:
RESOURCES
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

For all throat and lung troubles
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is the surest
remedy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

You can buy a gallon of canned Cali
fornia apricots of Nelson for 45c-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
BABY CARRIAGE FREEI

Send list of names and address of friends
WHO are IN need OF q BABY CABBAGE, ano re-
ceiye a mum Der which will entttle You 70
free chance for a FINE BABY CARRIAGE, 70 De
given away July /, 1890 send stamp for Cat
KANSAS CITY BABY CARRIAGE CO.,
a4 u Main st., Kansas City. No.
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REPORT.

We, your committee on schools, rules
and regulations, beg leave to recon-
mend that the high school course be
changed to four years, and that the
four years be designated as follows:
Freshman, sophomore, junior and
senior.
We further recommend that the class
which is completing the middle year OF
the present course be called the senior
class: that the class which is just COM
pleting the junior year of the present
course be called the sophomore class
next year.
Your committee would further ask
that they be authorized to prepare a
new course of study for the high school
for the four years hereinbefore recon-
mended, the same to be presented to
YOU for approval. The committee
wonld also recommend that they be
authorized to prepare new course OF
study for the grades, the same TO be
presented to you for approval.
Your committee would further report
that we have had printed and are using
blank applications for the position OF
teacher, one of which is hereto attached
and made part of this report.
Your committee would further ask
that the board subscribe for the Cen
tury Dictionary" at an expense OF
$50. 90, the same to be paid from the
| library fund upon delivery of the DOCKS.
We also recommend that three new
maps of Kansas be purchased for the
| ,ca Of tho SohooiS
We ask that we be authorized to SUD-
NIT specifications and receive Dlds 1oi
the publication of the new courses OF
study, rules, regulations, ETC., similar
to the publication issued in 1885, but
not so extensive.
The revision of the high schoo
course will put the Abilene schools
farther to the front than they have
evey been before and will enable al
graduates to enter the freshman elias:
of the state university without further
examination, something former grad
yates have not been able to do. AS Il
some proposed changes possible and
desirable we shall have occasion u
speak hereafter.
APPLICANTS BLANK.
The blank to be filled out by appli
cants for positions in the schools re
ferred to in the report will be a grea
aid in selecting teachers. After ask
| ing age, educational qualifications etc
calls for information on such points a
works on teaching read, whether
church member, professional prepare
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.
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LIFTING THE SCHOOLS.
THE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM TO
BE IMPROVED.

A Year Added to the High School
Course and the Grade Course of
Study Ordered Revised-Form of
Application by Teachers for Posi-
tions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

The city board of education met last
night and devoted its attention to the
needs of the schools for the coming
year. Especial attention was given to
the revision of the course and the fol-
lowing report of the committee on
schools, rules and regulations was
unanimously adopted:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

Wanted, cattle and horses to pasture
plenty of water and good shade. En-
quire at this Office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29

Nelson sells the best gilt-edged but
ter at 10c per pound. 20-2&w-1
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DICKINSON'S OFFICERS.
THE MEN WHO HAVE PRESIDED
OVER COUNTY AFFAIRS.
Complete List of all who Have Held
County Offices Since the Organiza-
ton of the County-Brief History
of the County's organizations
Long List of Official Names.

Dickinson county was organized IN
1857, with a population of less than 90
people. In 1858 Governor Denver,
who was then governor of the territory
Kansas, appointed the following named
county officers to-wit: County CON-
missioners, James Long, William
Lamb and William Mullhagen; County
Clerk, DR.. Gerot; Treasurer, John
Lamb; Sheriff, Henry Long; Register
of Deeds, John Long.
The above named board of county
commissioners declared the town of
Newport the county seat of this county.
The first regular election for county
officers was held in the fall of 1860, at
which time full corps of county Of
ficers were elected. The following is a
complete list of the county officers of
this county appointed and elected with
the dates of their appointment or cleo
ton, from its organization down to the
present time, as nearly as can be as
certained from the records:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-29
First Class Implements.

Office over Case & Bishops. ISL
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
James Long. (appointed). 1858.
William Lamb, (appointed), 1855.
William Mullhagen, (sppointedl, 1858.
E. w. Bradfield, 1850.
William Mullhagen, 1850.
Henry banks, 1850.
G. W. Freeman, (appotnte a., 1851.
William Lamb, (appOinted), 1867.
Samuel Richards, 1868.
william Mullhager, 1858.
John Erwin, 1858
Samuel Richards, IS 5.
William Lamb, 1865.
Samuel Ruthruff, 1865.
Conrad Kohler, 1867.
@. Il. Hall, 1861.
William Lamb, 1867.
Samuel Richards, 1869.
J. L. Kirby, 1859.
Fred Fielder, 1869.
Conrad Kohler, 1871.
j. L. Kirby, 1871.
Arch Campbell, ISL.
George Cox, 1878.
S. j. Kahler 1873.
o. Bonner, 1873.
J. S. Hollinger, 1875.
A. b. Crary, 1875.
d. d. Baird, 1e75.
j. 4. Gillett, (appointed), 1875.
Conrad Kohler, lS77-78.
j. S. Chronister, lS77-79.
ID. ID. Baird, 1871.
a. Pray, 1880.
William Murray, 1881.
Samuel Bricker 1882.
\. Blevins, 1888.
II. w. Kandt, ISS4-S7.
John w. Baker lSS5-SS.
Simon Stein, 1-S6.
j. w. Hoover 1889.
COUNTY TREASURER.
John W. Lamb. (appointed), 1858.
j. Abbot, 1860.
Josiah Jones, (appointed), 1861.
j. f. Staatz, 1868.
o. Hoffman, 1S65-67.
j. L. Shane, lS69-7l.
CHI. Lebold, 1875.
@. G. Hawk, lST-79.
Thos. Kirby, lSSl-S3.
j. j. Cooper, lSS5-S7.