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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
BRIEF FROM wooDBINE.
A Cosby Letter With all the East
Dickinson News.

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
WooDBINE, Feb. 2S.-Wm. Blume,
our all around good fellow, has supplied
a long felt want by starting . meat
shop where we can get decent piece
of steak.
Miss Bertha Foulke recently gave
a social party to her schOolmates on the
arrival of her sixteenth anniversary.
Miss Lou Hunter, the primary teacher
at this place, visited her people in Her
ington Saturday.
Mrs. W. l.. Atkinson is visiting
friends in White City.
Our grain buyers report large re-
ceipts of wheat during the last two
weeks.
To all appearances the wheat crop
bids fair for a large crop in this To-
cality.
&C. Gillett will not, as we stated in
a former communication, move on his
Marion county property, at present.
Mrs. G. is acting as operator and agent
for the railroad here. When not en-
gagged in rustliDg big boxes, etc., Grant
takes lessons in telegraphy under his
Wife's tutelage.
Rev. Vincent preached his farewell
sermon Sunday.
The oyster supper given by the
ladies aid society Friday evening was
success financially and had the roads
been in better condition the atten-
dance would have been much larger.
Miss Amanda Kirkpatrick arrived
home from Marking, China, Saturday
where she has been for three years past
in the interest of the. Friends Mis-
sionary Board of Ohio" Miss Z. is q
former student of the Kansas State
Normal where she studied to within
about a year of graduation; from there
she went to Chicago and took a years
training in a special school for mis-
sionary work. The climate in China
being too severe for her during the sum-
mer season, she was advised BY friends
and physicians to seek cline where
the air contained plenty Of one. Her
trip across the waters Of the China and
Yellow seas and the Pacific occupied
about twenty one days, and the trip
from San Francisco TO Woodbine four
DAYS, so it takes but about twenty i've
days to go half way around the globe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
WoRKMEN MADE HAPPY.
Junction City Entertains Hosts of
Visitors Excellently.

Special to THE REFRCToE.
JUNCTION CITY, Feb. 24.-The city
is crowded with members of the A. o.
q. W. from all parts of the state, all
working enthusiastically for the order.
The city is handsomely decorated
and the members OF the local lodges
are doing everything in their power to
make the visitors comfortable. The
office for which there is the greatest
scramble is that Of grand medical
director. 1t is all important office
with a handsome income attached.
Among the many candidates for the
office are DT. T. n. Gum of Chapman,
DR.. Roberts of Manhattan and DR.. W.
A. Phillips Jr. of Salina, each OF wiI6i2
has his champions who are pulling
every wire possible to elect their can =
didate. None of them have a more
persistent worker than DR.. Roberts In
the person of a former citizen of Abb
leue, DR.. G. A. Crise, who button-holes
every man whom he has reason to
think is not fighting his man. This IS
Dr.. Gums first experience in Grand
Lodge, consequently he is labOring at
a disadvantage in not being well
acquainted with the Grand Lodge mem
bers. A. II. Paul, as member of the
committee on Returns and Credentials,
is hard at work. G. NJ. ". Emery
came in last night to be present at the
opening of the Grand Lodge having
obtained leave Of absence from the
state senate of which body he is an
influential member. The team work
last evening was excellent and Abb
Iene's delegation enjoyed it greatly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
Toy BOUND OVER.
THE COMPRESSOR HELD TO HIS
CONFESSION.
Judge Smith Fixes the Bond at
$2,0o0-The Examination a Long
one-A Synopsis of the Testimony
on Both Sides.

The examination of VIM. Foy, the
self-confessed incendiary, was taken up
in Judge r. n. Smiths court at 9
O'Clock and continued with noon in
Permission until 2:3O. Foy has con-
fessed and unconfessed until he is con-
sideIed a monumental liar or rascal OF
both.
The prisoner testified that his stories
regarding the fire were told when
under the influence of liquor and that
there was no foundation in fact for
them. That no member of the firm
had ever offered him consideration
to fire the building and that be knows
nothing of its origin.
The evidence brought against him
by the state today showed that he had
confessed several times to burning the
Berry block, the chief person to whom
he did so being John Cantwel who
slept in the building. Whitaker who
is in Jail for cattle stealing testified
that Foy left Vine Creek on the night
of the fire with a team and returned at
8 the next day.
The defense brought his brother from
Ottawa county to testify that Foy was
at his home during the night of the
fire and introduced considerable cir
cumstantial evidence. The court
bound the prisoner over for trial at the
district court with bond fixed at s., 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
IN honor OF GEORGE.
The Washington's Birthday Ball a
Complete Social Success.

When Abilene's young people u1-
dertake any social event it is certain
to be successful. If any further IL
lustration we've needed besides the long
list in past seasons the WashingtOn's
birthday ball given by the Abilene
Dancing club last evening would fur
nish it. It was the most elaborate and
most successful ball of the season and
the flying hours were enjoyed to the
utmost.
The ball was held in Red Mems hall
which had been specially decorated
and arranged for the occasion. The
society people of the city to the num-
Der of about 100 we're present, the
ladies in rich and becoming costumes
and the gentlemen in their finest attire.
In addition the occasion was graced by
the presence of a number of visitors
from abroad among whom were
noticed: Lieut.. H. B. ODER, 81. ID
Lee, Ambrose Beebe, h. D'Noll, VIII
Kingman, Willard Weaver and Miss
Mallie Gradwohl, of Salina; Misses
Bhe Highleyman and Clara ROebuck, of
Sedalia, Mo-; Miss Kate Blakely and
Mr.. Frank O'Reilly. Junction City;
Miss Jeanette Burton and Mr.. j. G.
Burton, of Emporia; John A. Worth
ington, of st. Joe, Mo-; +. E. Edwards,
of Chicago; Miss Baldridge, of Els
worth.
Supper was taken about midnight at
Armory hall, the band boys setting a
magnificent spread for the merry
makers. The dancing was kept up
until a late hour and was stopped even
then too soon, so pleasant was the &C.
casion.
The club and the committee on ar
rangements may feel proud of having
given what will be long and pleas
antly remembered ball.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
Successful Pupils.

Every seat filled, the aisles and
spaces occupied, an abundance of
hearty applause and feeling of coed
satisfaction was the condition of tie
audience at the high school entertain
ment last evening. The pupils covered
themselves with glory and acted their
parts well. The "Courtship of Miles
Standisb" was excellently given. Miss
Lou Carpenter as Priscilla, Paul Hurd
as John Alden, Ralph Gorden as Miles
and Archie Fowler and Walter Spen-
Ger as the elder and the Indian, all
gave their lines in excellent style. The
second portion of the evening, 1.-The
Pioneer Pedagogue," was laughable
farce with Arthur Zook as teacher and
Luther Bright, Anna Wetzel, Conner
Malott and Emily Merrill in leading
roles, while large number of the high
school pupils assisted in the play. The
costumes throughout were well ar
ranged.
The entertainment was an eminent
success from financial standpoint and
the piano fund for which it was given
will be much richer. Much credit is
due the young people themselves, the
committee which had the business
management in charge and the Misses
Miller and Reasoner, principals of the
high school who assisted their scholars
in their undertaking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
Basehore-Baumbaugh.

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
HAYES TWP, Feb. 21.-Last Sum-
day evening about forty guests assem-
bled at j. s. Baumbaugh's to celebrate
the marriage of Miss Carrie Baum
baugh to Mr.. Jesse Bssehore, Rev.
Keller, of south Dickinson, performing
the ceremony. After the ceremony
and congratulations the newly joined
couple with guests were led to a well
prepared supper.
The presents received were numer-
Gus and costly, silverware, furniture,
etc., being of the finest quality.
The young people have the heartiest
of congratulations and upon their
return from the western part of the
state where they are visiting relatives
will settle down among US.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
Fire Insurance.

Fire insurance can'b be had at reason
able rates in the following companies:
Liverpool & London s. Globe; Spring
field Fire, of Massachusetts: North
British & Mercantile, of London and
EdiDburg; Westehester Fire, of New
York; Phoenix, of Hartford; German
Fire, of Peoria; CaledoniaD Fire
Insurance Co., of Scotland; New York,
Bowery and Southern ms Co. The
best Insurance agency in the city.
1se-tf q. E. SEEDS, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
NORTH DICKINSON TEACHERS.
Their Institute at Detroit on Satur-
day Success.
Correspondence.

day a Success.
Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
DETROIT, Feb. 23.-Tbe North Dick
inson teachers institute on Saturday
met at II o'clock. II. NJ. Light made
an address of welcome. w. j. Early
made the response.
After dinner Miss Bertha Reed con-
Quoted the class in English history.
1.-THE Elizabethan Age" was the lesson.
Most of the teachers were we'll pre-
pared. Jas. McMillen read paper on,
"Why so Many Mistakes in Teachingp"
The home influence is one cause.
There is two much parsing and not
enough of practical language teaching.
R. D. Miles emphasized points made in
paper. Messrs. Phipps, Dyer, Lesher
and Van Dyke further discussed the
subject.
"After School Reflections" was the
subject of paper by Miss Scott. She
thinks the teacher should not feel dis
couraged for what seems useless effort
may prove to be efforts that bear most
fruit. Mr.. Van Dyke then talked
about forminga reading circle in this
county. The matter was deferred
until the most county association.
BEST Method of Teaching Denomi-
nate Numbers" was treated of by W.
H, Phipps. He thinks there is no best
method. We can have no uniformity
of methods. A collection was taken
up to defrsy expenses.
The evening program was excellent
throughout. 1t consisted Of papers by
81. n. Gaines and 81. NJ. Light; decla-
nation by Mr.. Ryan; GRAFTON, John
B. Engle. Mr.. Light deserves much
credit for the success of the institute.
Several visiting teachers attended.
Thirty two teachers were present. The
next institute will be held in Chapman
at the high school building. J.N.E.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
County Teachers Association.

Following is the program for the last
county teachers association meeting
of the schoU, year to be held in the
high school building this city, Satur-
day, March 9TH, commencing at 1:SO
p. NJ All are invited.
"What is a Successful SCHOOL," ID. 2. Shirk
...........GeneraI Di.cussion...............
rhetorical Work, "................J. q. Wine
Discussion. $500. o. l.. Bates, E. Grosser
How TO Interest School Board and
Patrons Gin the Work. Of thu
school" .......................J.H II. Engle
Discussion, ........H. NJ. Light, j. B. NeserYe
Five Minute TalAs by ............... Teachers
professional Study" NV. W.Reed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
Ladies' of the O. A r

A number of ladies met at the city
hall yesterday afternoon to hear the
president of the state Ladies of the G..
a. R., Mrs. Cartilage of Topeka, ex-
pound the orders benefits. A lodge
was organized with IS charter mem
bers. Mr5. w. S. Decker is president
and Mrs. John Powell, vice president.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
Death of Mrs, Cheney.

The death of Josie, the young wife
of Gilbert H. Cheney, of Willowdale,
took place yesterday at the house.
She was aged but % and passed away,
victim to the dread disease cOnsump-
ton. She was a neice of Hon. H. C..
and George Harvey and had many
friends who will mourn her decease.
The funeral services were held today
at the lift church, interment in the
Tiff cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
MISSOURI PAClFIC-AT LEXINGTON.
noFDT
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

-Plows are noticed in motion.
Spring will soon be here.
"A marriage license was granted
Fred Utech and Hulda Albraught, both
of Hope.
"A marriage license was granted
Chas. Reikman anil Lille Rubin, both
of Abilene.
Tom Wilson has revived the Rocky
Ford Watermelon and now publishes it
Of La Junta, Colo.
"A small company was entertained
Saturday evening by Miss Emma Will
son in honor Of Miss Kate Blakely.
Experts say that the fruit is as
yet uninjured, Big crops of everything
are expected this year.
In the luGacy examination in the
probate court yesterday Marion L.
Chance was declared insane and will
be taken to the asylum.
-Emporia Republican: The Abilene
REFLECTOR always refers to the pres
emit Kansas house As the ''goat" legis-
lature-in contrsdistinctiOn, probably,
to the sheep legislature of two years
ago.
The county alliance held an open
meeting in the court room this after
noon to hear one of the state lecturers,
S. NJ. Scott, of Mcpherson, talk. The
meeting was poorly attended, only So
being present.
The city Sanhedrim has at last de-
cided to locate the city scales on the
lots east of Smiths drug store on
southside. There is perhaps a more
unhandy and out of the way location
but it is considered doubtful.
Since the reorganization of the
Abilene Investment company the opera
house has become part of its assets
and A. w. Rice as president is now
manager of the building. He expects
to give the people some good theatrical
attractions.
North Dickinson has lost one of
its old settlers in the person of J. J.
Eisenhsuer, who died at Aurora, Mig
souri, on Feb. 18th. The deceased was
for many years a prominent farmer
and stockman of the county and was
also interested in various business en-
terprises at Abilene and Salina. He
was buried at Solomon on Feb. Goth.
An invitation from the dental de
partment Of the University of Mary
land was received this morning by Dr..
NJ. II. Gross asking him to act as one
of the judges at the annual competi-
ton for prizes to be held March 18th.
The honor is a marked one and the
doctor appreciates it, coming as it does
from his alma mater.
Sol Miller offers the following SEN
tence for school teachers to dissect, and
is willing to bet a quart of molasses
that some of them will find nothing
wrong with it: A widow woman, who
was always noted for truth and vera
city and who had recently celebrated
her centennial anniversary, died Of
pneumonia fever Friday evening at 9
O'Clock p. M, and her funeral obse-
quies were numerously attended by
many people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
COMPETITIVE DRILL.
The City Schools will Show Their
Skill Next Saturday.

0hl14 HGAb 6dbu4Ndys
The graded schools of the city are
preparing for a grand competitive drill
at the opera house next Saturday even
ing, Feb. 2sth. A team" has been
selected from each of nine rooms and
will go through drill exercises. The
prizes will be in the shape of two hand
some pictures for the school rooms and
are donated by the business men. A
committee of three business men will
Judge the exercises. In addition there
will be Rotations, songs, ETC., by the
pupils. The evening is sure to be a
most enjoyable one. The price Of adj
mission will be % cents for adults and
Is for children. The proceeds go
toward competing the piano fund.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
Dropped Dead.

EMPoRIA, Kas., Feb. 2O.-Rev.
James p. Ash, general state missionary
for the Baptist Publishing company of
Philadelphia, dropped dead from heart
disease at a restaurant near the Santa
Fe depot at 1890 this morning. His
remains will be shipped to Ottawa, his
home, for interment.
Mr.. Ash was well known in Abilene,
having filled the Baptist pulpit here ON
several occasions. His many friends
here will be saddened to hear of his
death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
The Boys Enjoyed It.

About 20 boy friends of Master Ben
Barker enjoyed that young gentleman's
hospitality at his home on North Buck
eye Saturday afternoon. The play
room was gaily decorated with flags
and the party spent the hours in much
happiness, Ben proving a model host,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
A Farewell Surprise.

The young friends of Miss Maude
and Master Willard Shaier. to the
number of about 40, gave them a pleas
ant surprise last evening, calling on
them in a body. The evening was
spent in games, etc., and all left with
hearty good wishes for their little
friends who leave tonight for their new
home in Washington state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
The Jumbo Load.

Jacob Brown, of Buckeye township,
hauled in today to the City Mills with
four horses on an ordinary three and a
quarter inch Balm wagon one hundred
and a half bushels of as nice wheat
as has been sold in Abilene
this year. Mr.. Brown is one Of the
men who does nothing in a half way
manner and has made farming pay in
Dickinson county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
can Them Georre and Martha.

A Washingten's birthday present to
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Monroe yesterday
was a pair of bouncing twins, boy
and a girl. The mother and little ones
are doing we'll. We suggest that the
children be named after the father and
mother of our country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
Sunday School Convention.

Following is the program of the
Buckeye township Sunday School con-
vention to be held in center Buckeye
schoolhouse March LIST beginning at
2:30:
Singing and prayer.
Bible Reading ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Q. D. Wood
Sunday Schools Mrs. Maggie Hoyt
Normal Lesson.
"Use and Abuse of the Sunday School
Lesson Helps. =. Mrs. a. e. SINNERS
EVENING SESSION.
Praise Service E. E. Hollar
Teachers Qualifications. ..... Noah Zook
Question Drawer.
After the introduction of topics opportun-
ity will be given for general discussion of
them. Bring Bibles and gospel hymns.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26

James Montgomery has returned
from his eastern trip and again as
sumed charge Of the Elite barber shop.
Jim is 6rst-class artist and will treat
YOU white. Give the Elite q trial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
Piann Tuning.

Prof. James Mayor, piano tuner, ex-
poets to be in the city to tune pianos
in few days. Orders left at Brough-
ton Bros. Music store. III
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
For Rent.

My residence property on West THIRD
street. Good house-eight rooms
barn, well, cistern, etc.
IF o. l.. MOORE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26

Lost, Seal plush muf. Finder please
return to Mrs. W. L. 8. Seabrook. 1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
BUSINESS BRIEFS.

DR.. E. Bergstresser, dentist, Cedai
street 1871
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26

Accommodation daily except sunday. II IS a. m.
Going South-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
RAILWAY TINE TABLES.

A., T. a S. 2. 2. R.
Going North.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26

ROCK ISLAND r. r.
ROiuO West
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-26
Returning 70 Abilene.

TALLNA DLIdlNOAd
Going West.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-27
A REMARKABLE GOlDDUST,


| had the pleasure of passing a most
delightful day at the Booker Brook
Stock Farm at Eminence, Ky, last week.
Messrs. IIornsby Brothers, the proprie-
tors, have maintained their high posi-
ton as breeders for many years. The
farm is very large one, admirably adj
apted to the purpose of horse breeding.
Two more delightful gentlemen it would
be hard to find; business men of sterl-
ing worth, thoroughly honest, and
whose every statement is stamped with
truth. Fortune, or good, clear headed
management, has enabled them to es.
house.
Individual merit has really been the
prime factor that has prompted their
principles in breeding; pedigree has by
no means been ignored. The two have
gone in parallel lines; but, pedigree
without individual merit has been relega-
ted to a secondary position. Living in
a section where as young men they had
the opportunity of seeing that remark
able horse Golddust, they drank in from
their earliest recollections the apprecia-
ton of his full powers. Years have by
no means furnished the brilliant lustre
of his memory and at this time it is
doubtful if finer LOT of Golddusts can
be found than on the farm of Messrs.
Hornsby Brothers.
Lexington Golddust, by Golddust, out
of Eugenia, by Lexington, was for some
time valuable horse in their stud He
left some fine fillies, mostly out of
thoroughbred dams, which are now
being used as brood mares. Indicator
is now the leading stallion of Booker
Brook Stock Farm, and horse of re-
markable resources. Sired by Gold
dust; dam, Capitoa, by Bob Jordan, by
imported Jordan; second dam, daughter
of WoOdpecker, the sire of Gray Eagle,
etc. third dam by imported Buzzard,
foaled in 1869. He stands about l54
hands, beautiful golden color, and a
horse from end to end, model show
horse, a game race horse, successful
stock horse. These essentials are met
in Indicator to IA wonderful extent. As
yet he has none to his credit in the 80
list, but that is no fault of his. He has
proved that he can sire speed enough,
but they must not remain hitched to a
manager.
1t seems absurd when one contem-
plates the wasted material this sire has
given. 1t is not too late to prove his
superiority as stock horse, and his
present owners are alive to the fact. In
dicator was bred by Mr.. William Tarle-
ton, Oldham county. KY, a farmer, with
no means to train or educate trotting
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-27
6orse Department.
THE MORGAN REGISTER.

A Register intended to include all stations OF
merit that trace I'm direct male line to Justin
Morgan and having ut least one sixty-tourth
of his blood. All such stations ioaled in or
before 1880 are admitted free. A fee of one
dollar is charged for registering each stallion
foaled since 1880, and for each mare whenever
foaled All mares are eligible that have the
descent and inheritance above prescribed tor
stations. The first volume, the final sheets
OF which are now being revised for the press,
will contain about four thousand pedigrecs,
carefully compiled from original sources, II
sketch of the origin and history of the great
Morgan family, and much other new and orig
inal matter. The book will be illustrated with
portraits of Morgan horses, and handsomely
and substantially bound. The price Is not yet
that the work may be widely distributed.
The work has been done throughout on the
plan of first exhausting all practicable means
OF getting and verifying information, discrim-
mating rightly between what is known and
what is unknown, and setting down nothing
as ascertained which is in doubt. Sources OF
information will be given in each pedigree so
that every reader can verify the work for
himself Full descriptions OF the animals reg.
istered will be given, and tables showing the
merits of the Morgans as compared with 9th.
er families, Tor both speed and endurance on
the track, will be appended. Entries will be
received tor a short time further, and blanks
furnished on application. Address
JOSEPH BATTELL,
MiddleburV, VT.