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Tombstone daily prospector., 1891-01-24

ADMISSION, SI5O
 (Admitling gentleman & Ladies.)
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19

Dreatncd easier and became eloquent
on the subject of the experiment.
Now, the next man you shave,
Henry, don't say word to him on the
subject, but all at once, in the twinkling
of an eye, put him out. And l believe
you will become greater man than the
inventor of the guillotine.
well, Mr.. Rhett, l believe you are
right about it." and he began to close
the razor.
The mania was wearing off, and in
its stead there came a playful and
mischievous humor.
Patting his customer under the chin,
'Ah! Mr.. Rhett," he said, you would
look SO much better without your mus
tache. Now, don't you want me to
take it off for you?"
Afraid to cross him in his humor,
Rhett replied, though it almost broke
his heart to say it:
"Why, certainly, Henry, if you think
it will look better"
On went the lather and in another min
ute the beautiful silken strands were no
more than the withered leaves of the
forest.
Now, Mr.. Rhett, if you had your
hair clipped you would look splendid.
Don't you want me to take it Off"
"Of course, Henry, clip it." came
from those anguished lips. He was
willing to say or do any thing to get
that razor back into its case.
So the clippers were brought out, and
in less than two minutes he was slicl1er
than newborn rat.
But if his head was light his heart
was too, when he arose from the chair,
and never in all his life did he feel SO
willing and happy to pay for a shave
and hair cut
OF course everybody laughed at him
when he went out on the street, and
the wind blew cold about his head.
To his friends, when they gathered
around him, he told his narrowing ex-
perience, and he was still as pale as a
ghost.
A committee forthwith waited on the
barber, but they did not find any thing
in his words or actions to denote insan-
ity. So some believed the story and
some didn't-and the barber kept on
shaving.
But never again did he put his razor
upon the face of John Rhett-W. NJ.
Hobby, in Atlanta Constitution
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
THE STARS.

What are their years' The nights unfathorned
deep
Brings back no answer, gives 10 glimmering
key;
And still unknown and beautiful they keep
The silent courses Of eternity.
What are their memories OF creations days,
When startled chaos, from its kingdom
hurled
First knew its master and, with glad amaze,
They sang the birth-song OF our trembling
world!
What have they looked on since with patient
eyes,
While million years uncounted rolled awayf
Who claims antiquity for man that dies
Before such records Of the past as theyf
Can thsy to man the mystery explain,
The why tho whence OF his uncertain state!
Unlock the riddle that he reads IN vain,
And clear the tangled problems OF his fate!
Can they fashion to the future give,
And tell the whittier Of mans anxious questf
Make life less than WEAKNESS 10 live,
Or stay the hazard OF his wild unrest?
Oh. stars what midnight message do ye bear
To minds grown weary with the years in
crease?
The wistfuI eyes that watch you shining there
Look out OF troubled hearts that know not
Golden Days
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19

-''I'give and Dcqueath my dog Pom
pey, and no more of my estate"
With a violent kick Pompcy was sent
spinning after the cat; and the fear of
her who had SO long kept the peace be-
tween them being no longer before
their eyes, the pent-up enmity of years
found vent in an uproarious fight, in the
noise of which the voice of the old law
yer was almost drowned; but the words:
rest and residue of my cstate-niece,
Hester, Haywood" were sufficiently
audible, and Cousins Dick and Roger
stayed to hear no mOre.-N. Y. Evening
World.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19

that his hour Is at hand. The barber
will be taken into the jail to give him a
shave, and without q fear or tremor,
without a single thought of death, he
will be hurled into another world. Talk
about executing 10y electricity, but my
method will not only be quicker, but
more painless.
Just a stroke like this, and it's all
over" and Rhett's heart gave a wild
leap, for he thought his end had come.
Casey, however, had only drawn the
back of his razor across his throat, but
with such force and rapidity that it
burned like fire.
The situation was growing desperate.
In a minute the barber would be
through with his work. With one hand
he had Rhett by the hair and with the
other was finishing up the job, while
his lips kept muttering and his body
swayed with excitement. Rhett knew
with the next sweep of that Infatuated
arm he would meet his doom. What
ever he did must be done instantly.
well, Henry" he said, as lightly as
he could, sharpen up your razor well
before you start, for 1 don't want any
bungling job" For he thought when
the barber turned to do this he could
leap from the chair and get away.
cts sharp enough for you, Mr..
Rhett," and the mailman grew madden
as he spoke, sits sharp enough for you'
sir"
He had already finished shaving.
Rhett's heart almost stood still
Now we'll see if it needs to be
sharper" said Casey, with demoniac
laugh, and Rhett felt sharp sting as
the keen blade cut the skin on his
throat
''But, Henry" he rapidly calculated,
''I want you to make a success of this
for it will be blessing to the world
but if you go on now tell you it viii
be failure"
The razor stopped
"Why?" asked Casey.
The maniac was interested. Rhett
saw that he had gained point and he
knew his life depended upon how he
used it. He had touched upon the
mans pet mania It seemed strange
to him now that he had not thought of
it before.
"You will make a failure" he con-
tinued, because you have told me all
about it, and have already suffered as
much suspense as the criminal on the
gallows. Besides, when feel the razor
giving me the fatal wound will shrek
out in agony, and the people viii say
that suffered terrible death. They
will not believe you then that it would
be the most painless mode of execution
So you see, Henry, you will defeat the
very object you are trying to accomp-
lish"
The barber withdrew the razor and
held It motionless ip his hand Rhett
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19

III but COuAb VI OAShAnoOA SCAHty
Kansas:
The Horton Real Estate and Loan Co., Tlain-
tiff.
Ed. Hyde and Ed. L. Barber, defendants.
Said defendants, +. D. Hyde and Ed. l.
Barber, will take notice that they have been
sued by the above named piaintin, in the
above named court, upon certain contracts
executed by the said +. ID. Hyde and I'd. J..
Barber for the purchase OF certain real est tate
in Horton Heights Addition TO the city OF
HoTtOD, in Brown county, Kansas and that
an order Of attachment has been issued in
aid cause and levied on the following de-
scribed real estate Of said defendants, TO
wit:
Lots numb-r one ~, two (2l. three CD, four
side OF lot number sixteen (l6); all in block
Thirty one (slA in the city Of Harrington,
Die kinson county, Kan, as.
And the aid +. d. Hyde and Ed. i. Barber
will further take notice that unless they
answer or d-mur TO the petition OF the said
plaintiff fled In said cause, on or kefOre the
24th day of April, A. ID. 1891. said petition
in said cause for said plaintiff In the sum o.
seven hundred and ninety nine dollars ano
ninety-two cents 1879 92) with interest
thereon at The rate Of per cent from jan
nary 49, 1888 and th-. salt above described
reaf estate, attached as afUr said, will be
sold according to law 20 satisfy laid Judg-
D-' MEANS 4 SMITH,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
A. L. Russell, 29-3
rsEALl Clerk Of said court.
First publication March 18th, 1911
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
CLOUD AID SUNSHINE.

Waiting in G.cC1 and pain;
Weary, Gil. SO weary
Steadily falls the rain,
Dark the day and dreary.
The bitterest winds are waililg loud,
And the funeral sky is clothed in cloud;
Win the sun Ie'er shine againi
Courage! in heart and brain,
Though the day be dark'ning;
Waiting is not N vain,
Iffor Col thou'rt heark' ming.
The drearies: weather VIII change some day,
Andncver a cloud but will pass away,
And the sun must shine again
Be still, SD heart, nor mind
The heat OF fiery trying
The mystery entwined
With sorrow and with crying.
The costliest gold, by method slow,
Must lose it's dross in the hottest glow,
But 1t cometh forth refined
Captain r. K. Carter, IN y. Y. Observer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19

CastOria Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregorc, Drops Soothing Syrups, AID Castor OIL
1t Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years by
Millions of Mothers CastOria destroys Worms and says
feverishness CastOria prevents vomiting Sour Curd
cures Diarrh9a and Wind Collie. CastOria relieves
teethng troubles, constipation and fatuency.
CastOria assimates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural Sleep Cass
toria is the Childrens Panacea-the Mothers FRIEND.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
SOCIETY CALENDAR
rn.rERnAL AIp AssocIATIoN.

FRATEREAL, AID ASSOCIATION.
Crescent Council, No 10, F. A. A--Meets
the lirst and third Monday nights ef eGch
month in Odd Fellows hall. III. z. SneareI,
president; T. T. Smith, secretary
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
Abflene Post No. 6S-Meets at the court
aoT1ne the second and fourth Monday even
lnrs of each month All comrades are IN
gffsd 10 meet with us. W. L. Alliso 5, 2. o.
A. s Davidson, AdiutaDt- )ezo-Iy
Woman Relief Corps, No. 6s-Aeetsa alternate aiI
Tuesday afternoons ats O'Clock in the city nall.
Mrs. Alice seeds, president; Mrs. Mary NALL
secretary.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Damon Lodge No. 6-Mcets every Wednes-
Waiting brothers cordially invited. G. 3.
Crawford, :. c.; A. E. Cooper, K. OF L. q s.
A.O.U.W.
Abilene Lodge. No. So Meets every I2urs
nsy evening in Odd Fellows nall. Rev. W. ID.
Zfnmerman, NJ W.; Richard WRring, record .
or.
LO.O.F.
Western Home Lodge, /. o. o. r., No: 90
Meets every Tuesday evening in Odd Fellows
haIl. Oficers: Noble Grand, l. Lipps,
Secretary, F. V. Close. Visiting Dretnren
cordially welcome.
MASONIC.
Abilene Commandery No. 25, L. Meets In
Masonic hall on the first and third Thursdays OF
each month. W. b. Giles, z. C. John NJ. Glelss-
neF, Recorder. 40
Cyrus Chapter, No. Is, r. i. M.-Meets in Ma.
sonic hall on the second ard fourth Fridays OF
zach month o. L. Moore, II. P. J. L. Worley
eeoretAry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
first publication Macrh l2. 1911
Notice of Final Settlement.

STATE OF KANSAS. a.
Dickinson County,
In Probate Court.
In the matter Of the estate OF Thaddeus
Gross. deceased.
Creditors and all other persons Interested
VIII take notice that at the next
regular term OF the Probate Court
10 and tor said county to be begun and held
AZ the Probate Court room in the city OF
AbiIene in said county and state on the inst
Monday Of April, 1901, ! shall apply to said
court for 4 full and final settlement OF the
estate OF Thaddeus Gross deceased, eiore-
ssfd- J.. 7. GRoeo.
az Adu1tn&tr1toEs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
LEGAL NOTICE

Creditors and alI persons in crested in the
estate of Robert BetZ- deceased, are hereby
notified that the undersigned executrlx VIII
ma = final setfIement or said estate at the
next term of the Probate Court TO ne neid IN
Dickinson County, Kansas. on the ON Gay
OF april, A. ID. 1891, or as soon theIeeILef a.
bearing can be had. AM oEIL,
ExecuIrix of the last viii ana testament OF
Robert Betz, Deceased.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
Force Of Habit.

Hell saw Claude N with his
wife at the play last night, and he acted
like she was his sweetheart. Something
new for him, isn't it?
She-Well, should think so. But,
you see, she is his typewriter now
Judge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19

-Florence-''The idea of saying you
were only twenty-threer' Bessie-'You
forget mamma told US that it is always
better to underrate than to exaggera9e,
nv dear. "-Americau Grocer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
First publication March 5. 1911
Notice of Appointment.
STATE OF KANSAS, ! IS

Dickinson County,
In the matter of the estate of Deborah j..
Tidba late of Dickinson county, Kansas.
Notice is hereby given, that on the second
day of March, A. d. 1891, the undersigned
was by the D. ohatc court OF Dickinson coun-
", Z aAsas, duly appointed and qualified as
administrative of the estate OF Deborah ].
ridball, Iate of Dickinson county, deceased.
Ali parties interested in said estate VIII
take notice and govern themselves accord
ingly. S3
0RELLM KING ERY, Administering.
STAMBAUGH, BURD & DEWEY, Attorneys.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
Not an Asylum Subject.

Stranger-That man is evidently
crazy. Why is he not put in an asylum
Native-His property is so heavily
mortgaged. that none of his relatives
want tn. Y. Weekly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DR.. G. G. OsaooD,
lowell Mass
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
Castoria

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
h. A. ARCHER, n. D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, n. z.
"Our physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence in their outside practice with CastoFia,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet We are free to confess that the
merits OF Castoria has won Us to look with
favor upon IT,"
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPENsARY,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres,
urrav STRAIT. Nery York CiSv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
On monday. March %, an. 1881,

at the front door Of the court house, in the
city of Abilene, C unity of Dickinson, state
of Kansas, at 10 O'Clock a. II. Of eaid day
sell to the highest bidder tor cash. the fol-
lowing described real estate to-wit:
Lot number twenty-five (25) and the east
half (1O of lot number twenty four s2j) in
block number nineteen (lg) iu kuneY and
Hodges addition to the city of Abilene, in
Dickinson county, state of Kansas.
The said real estate will be cold pursuant
to the Judgment of the court in said cause
recited in said order Of sale
Witness my hand this 18th day Of February,
q. ID, 1891.
D, W. NALL,
sos Sheriff of Dickinson Comfy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
A WEAK MAN

Can Row cure himself of tue deplorable re-
suits of EARLY ABUSE, aud perfectly restore
MS vIGOR and VITALITY by the Great Aus
tralian Kennedy. The remarkable CURES OF
hopeless cases Of Nervous Debility and PHI
VafA Complaints are everywhere stamping
ont ouacEerg. The Medtctne, q physicians
Qift . suffering humanity, VIII be sent FREE
70 these af1icted. ADDRESS,
So HaxHst street. 6sn EEsnesSco.
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First publication Feb. 10. 1891
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Under and bv yirtue of an ord r OF rAle Is
sued by the clerk OF the district court of
Dickinson county, state Of Kansas, in q
cause pending therein, wherein James Nor
ey is plaintiff and william L. Cooley, Emma
O. Cooley and Thomas Kirby are defendants
III will.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19

"Castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. Ihope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
Dr.. J. F. KNcHELoE,
Conway Ark
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19
III st publication March II. ls3l.l
Legal Notice.

In the district court OF Dickinson county
Kansas:
The Horton Real Estate and Loan Co., rlain-
tiff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-19

The Ceutaur Company Murray Street, New York City.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-07
CONSISTENCY.

Here is conversation, heard recent ly, between two lads about fourteen years of age: II do believe you are chewing tobacco, Dal thought your father didn't want you to use it.''.
 "Oh, yes, that's the way he talks. I heard him say last night that he wouldn't t raise a bit if he thought his boys used it. Now he uses it himself and raises it for other boys to use, and we have to help him too, and he won't let Club and have bit. It makes me mad, for if it is good for him and the other fellows, why isn't it good for me and Chub? am going to try it any way "
 Ut is just so at our house. Father keeps talking to us boys about the bad habit of using tobacco, and he got Dea- con Grey to talk to Tim and I,;and tell us how filthy the habit was.
 Tim almost snickered, and as soon as we got out, we had a good laugh to think of Deacon Grey talking to us. for you know he uses good deal of the filthy stuff and father can't live without it, and he raises several acres for other boys to use. Tim and have to work in it, which we hate to do It isen't fair not to let us have some. But I will learn to use it. Give me chew, Dal, and I'll try it" NJ.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-07
MRS. TABDY. Her Intelligence.
NUMBER 2.

After the occurrence which nearly de- prived me of my child, I had wished Mrs. Tabby disposed of, but she still remained an inmate of my family.
 One morning had call from 8 brother who lived some distance from me, and we had sat talking together some time, when he spoke and said, "That cat is taking solid comfort. |" She lay five or six feet from us, near the stove. apparently asleep. ans wered, "I wish to be rid of her." and told him my reasons. "Well," he said, "I'l kill her for you any time. !" Immediately Mrs. Tabby sprang up and ran to rear door, bowling in great distress and continuing until opened the door and let her out. It was 8 question with us, did Mrs. Tabby un- derstand our conversation, and when it touched her, understand it's import sui ficiently to express the fear it excited, as she did?
 Within few days after that, my brother called several times and each time as soon as he entered the room, if Mrs. Tabby was there, she would i'm mediately show symptoms of great dis tress by bowling and running to the door to be let out. Afterwards my brother tried to conciliate her, but with out success. There was nothing to cause such disturbance, but the words spoken which it is evident she under stood. NJ.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-07
LITERARY NOTES.

The most beautiful frontispiece ever produced in ap American magazine, appears in the January number of the Cosmopolitan. It is reproduction in colors of Francois Flameng's famous picture "The Cake Seller" and can scarcely be distinguished from the i'm ported photogravure which is exhibited in the dealers windows, at the price of $7 a copy. It is one of the most charm ing of subjects, and is we'll worth fram- ing and preservation. The Cosmopolitan has become noted of late for it's frontis- pieces and this very much excels it's previous efforts The Cosmopolitan ran up from 16,O0O edition at the close of 1888, to 100000 copies December, 1890,
 As the January number of Good Housekeeping comes to us tl,is New Year we notice its change from fort nightly 10 monthly. It has very in- viting appearance under it's new depar- ture. and knowing the untiring zeal of it's editor and the merit of it's contribu- tors, we venture to say that it will come more finely seasoned and better served than ever Published by Clark w Bryan & Go, Springfield, Mass. s2 40 per year.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-07
4 MERRY CHRISTMAS

Miss Laura A. Roys, matron of the Litchfeld County Home at West Win sted, writes to the editor of the Winsted Daily Citizen as follows
 "I wish to thank the people for send ing such bountiful supply of presents to the children of the Litchfield County Home. One large box with a present for each, three dozen oranges and 15 pounds of candy came from Mir Lyman each and 20 pounds of candy, from Miss Alice Eldridge a box from the M. B s. $. of Lakeville one from Mrs Dick erman large basket from Miss Louise Welsh one from Mrs s. A. Granger each girl beautiful doll from their Sun day school teacher, Mrs Lincoln and many ladies sent in cake. Some of the children never had Christmas before, but they are having merry one this year through the kindness of these thoughtful people.
 A visitor also writes to Editor Van Keuren as follows County Home on Christmas day and q mcIIy u0y 1G WAS LucEc. l uc CulluTcu 5 room was beautifully trimmed with evergreen; ropes wound with laurel were hung from the corners to the cen ter of the ceiling, wreaths were hung in every window, the walls were trimmed with evergreen, and large Chinese lan- terms were hung from the doors and ceiling. In the center of the room were two large tables loaded with beautiful presents, cake, fruit and nuts. Children who have been in the home but now have other homes. were invited back that day, and happier set of children l never met than those. About forty visitors were present, among whom were the president of the Home, Mir Lyman Dunning and Rev Mir Rippere All were we'll pleased to see the children so happy and we'll cared for. There were twenty-nine children living at the Home, besides those who were invited back that day.
Connecticut western news., 1891-01-07
ANOTHER TRUE DOG STORY.

I was greatly interested in recent article in THE NEWS, which closed by asking if dogs talked?
 Dogs do talk with each other, but in language not comprehended by us only as we can judge by their actions. A few years ago my boy had given to him fine pair of white rabbits, and not hay ing proper place he put them into a large box resting upon it's side and hav- ing strong slats nailed across the open end. The box was placed at lower side of garden, and its position could be seen from our sitting-room windows
 The next morning saw our neighbours dog, "Shag" standing in front of the box and looking at the rabbits then he passed the windows, going out of the gate and down the street. Soon he re- turned with another dog and both went and stood looking at the rabbits awhile
 They then passed the windows to the street, both licking their jaws as if they
 had been having some delicacy. This startled me so much that I went out into the garden anl examined the fas- tenings of the box unu decided that the rabbits were quite secure. The next morning my boy came in feeling very
 badly, and saying that his rabbits were gone, which was true, and nothing left but few bits of fur and blood-stained slats which explained their fate.
 Now, it was very evident, that the dog "Shag," while first viewing the situation, decided he needed or wished help for the undertaking he had decided upon, and thinking awhile, he decided what friend of his to invite. Then he went down the street and told his friend of the affair in language his friend un- derstood. and he came with "Shag" to see for himself. After talking the mat ter over, both decided that it was better to wait until night, and they went of together conversing upon their antici- pated feast, and they probably met at a
 time and place which they then agreed
 upon to share together our slaughtered pets M.