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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-06-03
Vernon.


II. B. Mclaughlin was in Saginaw, Mon
day.-Misses Maud and Ella Shaw spent
Sunday in FOwlervlle. Harris
visited here this week. k.-NIiss Fannie Car
ruthers who has been attending school at
Saginaw, is home.-Ed. Whitney was in
town the first of the week. Miss Jennie
Perry is on the sick list this week. k.-Mrs.
Harriet VanAkin and her mother, Mrs.
Smith have been spending few days in
this place.-Mrs. Stone, of Bancroft,
visited at r. Holmdens this Week.-Mrs.
Nellie Scranton spent Sunday with friends
in OwOsso. expect crowd of people
to meet at the new factory building Friday
evening. Supper will be served, after
which literary program will be given.
Proceeds will go into the factory fund.
Miss Grace Graham was at Bancroft, Sun
day.-D. Tilden and family expect to
start for Huronia Beach the last of the week.
H. Smith was at Owosso this week.
Miss RhOda Williston is visiting in De-
troit.-Miss Edith johnson has closed her
school in Venice on account of diphtheria.
The el0cutiOnary entertainment given
by Miss Lulu Nichols and pupils on Friday
evening was very interesting and well at
tended.-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millard, of
Corunna, were I'm town Monday.-A. G..
Holmes Is building an addition to his house.
Mrs. j. Wilkinson, of North Star, Is
visiting here.---Jesse Parmenter addressed
the people here on Decoration day, Miss
Lulu Nichols recited and plenty of music
was provided, thus making very fine pro-
gram.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-06-03
Garland.

Jay Miller spent Sunday with friends in
Carland-Mr. and Foster and daughter,
of Ypsianti, are visiting at Mr.. and Mrs.
Waters this week.-Lew Scott attended
church last Sunday evening. After services
he went for his horse but it was not there.
1t was found between the church and Car
land with the cross-bar to the buggy broken.
Boys, be careful you don't break the next
rig you run off with.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-06-03
Henderson.

Memorial services were held at the Dis
ciples church, Sunday. seems
to be the order of the day with quite a num-
ber of our people who are enlarging their
homes.--The M. K. church building is to be
enlarged. w. Mann, of Owosso, pa
pered the Disciple church last week.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-06-03

Having made change in cutters, l am
now prepared to turn out the best suits i'm
the city. V. GOLDSMITH.
40 dollars will buy very good pony,
good roadster, perfect in every way, healthy
willing and gentle, in good condition.
This is a genuine bargain. First come first
served. Apply to b. Skingsley, east end of
Oliver Street.
Always the lowest on good goods. Have
you seen what fine dress ginghams Geo. Ii.
Warren Is offering for six cents yard?
West OwossO.
The second trial of VIM. Dodge on charge
of numbering Chas. Schoch, both of Chesan-
ing, resulted as did the first in disagree
ment.
A So piece china tea set for $500 at the
Famous.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-06-03

Ladies wishing dressmalng done would
do well 10 call at No. 416 Park street north.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
See our open stock dinner and tea ware at
The Famous.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-06-03
corunna. .
From the Journal.

FROM Jne journal.
f. f. Bumps, city clerk, has appointed
John Knight deputy clerk, and he will be
found at the law Office of A. K. Richards
Postmaster Chapel got his fishing tackle in
hand Tuesday, determined to beat Hugh
Nichols great catch or find grave in the
watery deep. He still lives, for he caught
two as fine pickerel as have ever been
landed from the mill pond. The school
board has invited Misses Winifred Root,
Lille Wood, Edith Marshall, Amy Morrice,
Eva Lawrie, Rachel Evans, Carrie Buell.
and Neva Belden to remain as teachers i'm
our public schools for the coming year.
Col. j. Ii. Moyses, of Venice, served for
ten years in the British Army, previous TO
1860. He has just received notice that lie
is entitled to pension. The query is, can
he being citizen of the U. s. draw the
same without becoming citizen of Eng
land. If the latter, he will probably get
along with the pension Uncle Sam gives him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
orF1r-AI prTUp Ms.
Thisler, Little, shirk and Halleck
Garry the County.

Garry the County.
The official returns Of the county
published elsewhere show good vot,
for the Republican ticket but not quit,
enough TO pull II all through
o. l.. Thisler carried the county by
25, fact decidedly complimentary tC
him. Had the other county OF the
district, Clay, done as we'll he would be
State Senator elect.
L. Q. Little has reason TO feel proud
Of his handsome plurality. lie led the
ticket and made splendid race.
p. T.. Ilalleck comes next. There f.
great deal Of satisfaction among all
parties that he won. lie is the man
wanted.
ID. +. Shirk also comes out with fly.
ing colors and will take charge Of the
county schools Jan. lst Then we will
have superintendency creditable 10
the county.
Mr.. Hoffman was defeated by the
narrow majority Of 35. Weaver carried
the county by 22S and Lewelling by
1874.
The vote on constitutional convention
was: For, 1854; against, 2ls8; major.
ity against 1872.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

MIR. and Mrs, Jay Harding have a
pretty little daughter just added to the
family.
The board Of county commission
srs remained In session this morning
considering bills.
--District court was TO have met In
adjourned session this week but has
been postponed to Dec, 15.
The official returns for Dickinson
county are given today. The result as
announced In the REFLECTOR We'd
nesday is not materially changed.
Miss May Russell, formerly of this
city, who has been at the Stats Normal
school for a year and half, has been
elected TO succeed Miss Anna Wetzel
in the city schools.
"A pleasant surprise was given Mrs.
A. s. Davidson last evening by about
81 members of W, II. @. No. 8S.
Dainty refreshments were served and
the hostess was presented with pretty
corps pin.
Abilene is always on the inside
track with a Democratic administra-
tion. When Hendricks was vice presi-
dent near relatives OF the gentleman
resided here and now Mrs. T. B. Ross
10 IN own cousin of Vice President
elect Stevenson.
The biggest thing of the week will
be the ratification meeting Friday
night. 1t will be fusion affair aud Q
lot OF speakers are advertised. There
will be snvils, music aud cheering fol
Grover and Lewelling. The Republi
cans will be made TO feel very, very
miserable.
Marriage licenses granted: Chas. A
Crebbs, Galva, and Eunice G. Hough
ton, Kackley; Isaac Baney and Susar
NcChord, Herington; Geo. 8. Chas,
and Lille Miller, Talmage; Timothy
Euright, Argentine, and Minnie L
Erwin, Chapman; John Kennedy ant
Anna SchweitLer, Solomon.
Mrs. A. II, Smith while taking be
daughter TO her school Sunday after
noon had q serious runaway at tn
stone crossing over Mud creek north
west OF town. The horse broke tn
buggy to pieces. but fortunately tn
ladies were not injured. Why dom
the authorities az the bridge.
"A good deal of money that ha
been tied up In election bets and hel,
oy Shareholders 10 now In circulation
ddaGaetsbly Increasing ths amount O
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
Teachers VIII Maat.

The North Central Kansas Teachers
association will convene at junction
City, November "a, 25 and 20. The
opening session is on Thanksgiving
night. The program continues until
Saturday noon. Our county will be
represented. Friday evening will be
devoted to "declamatory contest" In
which each county will be represented.
Prizes will be SIS, $40 and SIS each.
Preliminary contests are now being
held in various counties. OF our own
to be held at the coming session of the
county association you are already
informed. An excellent educational
exhibit is also being arranged from
which may be drawn many helpful
suggestions. All roads have granted a
one aud one third round trip rate,
}. w. HULLINoER,
Co. High School.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17

all others, we should unhesitatingly
choose the Independent. 1t is news
paper, magazine and review all In one.
1t Is a religious, literary, an agricul-
tural, an educational, a story, an art, a
scientific, financial, an insurance and
a political paper combined. 1t has 32
folio pages, often increased by from
to IL and 20 departments. No matter
what PERSONS religion, politics or
profession may be, no matter what the
age, sex, employment or condition may
be, the Independent will prove help,
an instructor, an educator. Our read
ers can do no less than to send postal
for a free specimen copy, or for 25
cents the paper will be sent month,
enabling one to judge of its merits
more critically, Its yearly subscrip-
tion Is So, or at that rate for any part
of the year. Addresses, the Independent
p. o. box 27s7, New York City.
1876 2t&c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
How Mr.. Shirk Took It.

The announcement of Prof. Shirk's
election as county superintendent on
Wednesday afternoon was received by
the students with loud and prolonged
applause. A speech WAS at once de-
manded in which the professor said:
"Were to have my selfish preference
| should remain with you here In the
high school-,his is my lost love- But
| say nov as said when nominated,
that II the people preferred to have me
in another place would consider II my
duty to go. see by your hearty ap-
plause that you are all my friends.
Believe me, am and ever shall be
yours, friend to the high school and
to Chapman and Chapman people"
Another burst of applause follow ed
though many cheered with their eyes
swelling with tears. Chapman How
it2er.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
North Dickinson Notes.

Special REfLE TOR Correspondence.
HAYES TwP., Nov. II. - Misses
Annie and Sarah Bert returned las,
Thursday from Mlnitou, Colo, where
they spent the summer. Miss Sarah
went for the benefit OF her health and
came back much improved.
+. s. Brubaker lately of Colorado IL
painting Jacob Hoover's house. liz
will shortly return and engage in the
creamery business.
Mr.. McNiel has sufficiently recuv
cred from his long illness so that he IL
again able TO be about,
Messrs. Alexander and John Ander,
son and Jerry Probasco have returned
from Oklahoma mnch pleased with
that part Of the country.
Rev. J. NJ. Sheets went to Peabody
Saturday to assist in conducting the
services Sunday,
Father Crutes and family have
moved TO Hope 80 that they may be
near their son who is living at that
place.
There will be spelling school at
Prairie Hill Thursday evening. An
excellent program has been arranged
and good time is anticipated.
Abram Brechbil's barn is completed
and adds materially to the looks of his
already well improved place.
Two of our pedagogues went to
Chapman to fish ~ last Sunday even.
ing. AT any rate Il few days afterward
a half dozen nice fish we're found in
their buggy but how they got there ia
NJ yet mystery.
Mr.. and Mrs, Beck, of Greencastle,
Penn, are visiting friends in this
vicinity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
WereV
Laydest.

Dot Shearer, de Shoe
man, ish aheat on
effery ting. His Shoes
are all new und his
stock ish all de layt-
est styles, und he has
got de best Of effery-
ting vat vas, und vat
ish best off all his
brices ish way down
pelow anybody. I dell
you right now. dot
man Shearer safes de
beeples lots of money
on Shoes und stefle,
oh, I mend to say
Poots, veil dot ish all
de same, yust go to
Shearer, de Shoe man,
und he will dell you all
apoud id.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
North Dickinson Teachers.

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
HAYES TwP., Nov. 14.-The North
Dickinson institute convened Saturday
morning at Glenwood. District 95, with
President Q. Il. Shell in the chair. The
forenoon session was devoted 10 limited
remarks on "How to prevent the lag
ging tendency in arithmetic" All
teachers present took an active part in
the discussion. Next but not least was
the bountiful dinner prepared by the
patrons. In the Afternoon Fred Stok-
ley read paper How shall we punish
offendersl" Able discussions followed.
The question "Ilow much geography
shall be taught before using the text
bouk' was ably handled by W. l.
Lesher. Miss Marshall in discussing
the paper offered some very valuable
methods for teaching primary grades.
Appropriate remarks we're made by
Mir. Shell and others.
The rest of tue afternoon session was
devoted to discussing how to prevent
whispering and various troubles that
arise in the school aud upon the play
ground.
In the evening an able paper pre-.
pared by Clement Wick on Crusaders"
interested the audience. MIR. Wick
handles history with ease. Mr.. Shells
paper on professional Skill" was
interesting and instructive. lie
believes that in the place of commenc-
ing at the supposed bottom of the
ladder and working toward the suppos-
ed top, they should begin at the top
and work down, That it is experience
they need to instruct the primary
grades more than the advanced. The
declamations rendered by Mrs. Keel
aud Geo. +, Kyner were received with
applause. The music prepared by the
committee was appropriate and enter.
tanning. Resolutions we're passed
thanking the patrons and teacher of
the district for their kindness and
hospitality. The institute seemed to
inspire the patrons intellectually and
the teachers went home feeling stronger
aud encouraged with their work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
s. ID. G., what is it2
Shifting Soil,

SAAAOAhB DOlls
Real Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill Abstraoter.
Smith, sheriff, to L church, lots in Alb
lene, $3.50.
q Snider to B Miller, lot in Chapman
5000.
@ Snider and wife to G d Brookin, lot
in Woodbine, $1,000,
WOodbine Town Co to Z Schaub and
others, lot in Woodbine, 500.
q ID BIookin and wife To II II Volk-
msn, lots in WoOdbine, $1,000.
Q Hoffman and wife to IL Ehrsam, lot
in Enterprise, $3.50.
q Hoffman and wife to X Sturn, lot In
Enterprise, $220.
O Hoffman aud wife to wife to ii
Sangee, lot in Enterprise, 1920,
Sheriff Smith to A ID Wright and
others, land In Hope, $1,000.
I Kirby and wife to + Kaysee, land In
Banner, 1880.
Shockey and wife to L Kirby, land
ir Logan. $1,000.
G W Parker and wife to l. 8 Wiley
lot in Abilene, $500.
j = Kendall and wife TO L Rogers, lo
In HerlngtOn, S53.
Il Rogers and wife to Z o Randebaugt
same lot, $500.
Heriugton Town Co, to same, lots II
Herington, 500.
l. ii HenthoTn and wife to G. Wilsey
land In Hayes, $1,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
Pearl Siftings.

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
PEARL, Nov. ll.-C. II. Keopke,
county commissioner, was doing bust.
ness In this vicinity last week; he was
the guest Of Wm. Taylor.
Walter Hollinger is busy building a
fine new residence on his farm just
east OF town.
A. L. and G. Hollinger are just fin-
ishing up three weeks job Of thresh-
ing wheat raised on their own farms,
But these gentlemen are not the only
large wheat raisers hereabouts.
Nearly every farmer in this vicinity
will feed bunch of cattle for market
this winter.
Miss Leah Humble, of Abilene, Ia
teaching in District 81 in place Of
Miss Flora Steves who has been dan
gerously Ill for the past two weeks.
We are glad to learn that Miss Steves
is fast recovering.
JOnn lhylOT VIII WlnJeT Only aOOu'
one thousand head Of cattle this
winter.
W, f. Gugeler and family have
friends visiting with them.
+. r. Swartz went to Mayetta tC
attend the bedside of his father, who is
very sick.
A. l.. Hollinger has purchased new
set of Fairbanks scales. Mr. HollirgeI
intends to buy some corn this wiDtei
to feed his cattle.
g. Taylor has built An addition to bis
elevator. lie has also opened a Goa
yard. SQUEDUNK.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17

cash per capita In business channels.
Probably Sam Barr won the most
money Of any one in town. He is re-
ported TO have cleaned up nearly
81 900, most Of 1t being won on Davis.
A, X. Vanderbilt won heavily on New
York and Cleveland but lost on Burton.
Simon Rothschild won about $3.50
which will partly make up for his los
ings four years ago. Altogether not
less than $4,000 changed hands in
town, not TO mention fool bets un-
worthy notice.
The postofiice fight is already oD In
town, the Democrats taking 1t for
granted that the great official AK will
commence chopping of heads the
moment Cleveland is inaul urated, 1t
is not REFLEcToR's fight and nothing
we can say will be likely to have any
bearing on the result. This we believe
however. That every citizen Of Abb
lene desires to see appointed, II any
change is made, a Democrat who has
been politically honest, who has not
stultihed himself by fusion iniqnity,
who has been Democrat from princi-
pie aud who has not dIifted hlther aud
thither with every wind that blew,
bowling calamity, shouting Peoples
Partyism or talking Democracy as the
case might be, A manly Democrat IL
to be respected as is manly citizen OF
any party and we hope no skulkers will
| be honOTed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
Dickinson q Vote.

The official vote of Dickinson county
shows that Bidwell had SO votes for
President. Cooke, In spite of his with.
drawal had 6s votes, and Gum 39.
For lieutenant governor Moore, (Rep
had 2457, Daniels tlusion) 2639, Dan.
iels' majority 1872. For secretary of
state, Edwards lRep.l had 2457, Os-
borne tfusionl 264O, Osborne's majority
1888. For auditor Bruce (Rep.) had
2i2O, Prather (fusion) 26i2, Prather's
majority 222. For treasurer Lynch
lRep,) had 2456, Biddle tfusion) 26s9,
Biddle's majority 1888. For attorney gem
eral Carver (Rep,) ,245S, Little (fusion)
263i, Little's majority l76. For state
superintendent Davis lRep. had 2l54,
Gaines (fuslon) 2649, Gaines majority
1876. For associate justice Valentine
(Rep.l had 2is5, Allen (fusion) 2642,
Aliens majority l57. The total vote
OF the county was 5l57. For the con-
stitutional convention 1854 votes were
cast; against 2lS6, Majority against
ago
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
To Our Readers.

We cannot too strongly urge upon
our readers the necessity of subscribing
for family newspaper of the hrstclass
such, for instance, as the Indepen-
dent, of New York. Were We obliged
to select one publication for habitual
end careful reading to the exclusion OF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
High School Lecture Course.

The high school is arranging what
promises to be an interesting lecture
course for the winter season. II will
probably include Major J, X. Hudson,
Noble Prentis, L. W, Howe and other
Kansas notables, possibly Ingalls,.
Srpt. Gray is meeting with much en-.
couragement in his efforts and 1t 10 to
be hoped that he will be entirely sue.
cessful,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
Death Of Miss Paxson,

Miss Eva Paxson, daughter Of Mr.,
and Mrs, @. c. Paxson, Of North Dick
inson, died at p. IN, Friday, aged 2s
years. Funeral services held Sunday
at Iliff church at p. m, Rey. Slade
officiating.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
The Reflector Clubbing List.

The REFLECTOR will receive sub.
scriptions for all the leading magazines
and newspapers of the country and can
save its readers money in every case
on the years reading. 1t will pay you
to take advantage of our clubbing list.
Call at the office or write us and let us
give you figures on any magazine OF
paper you want in connection with the
DAILY or WEEKLY REFLECTOR or not
and you can save money on each one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
A Hard Times Party.

A unique and pleasant masquerade
party was held last evening at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Smith,
corner of Eighth and Kinney. 1t was
called "hard times" party and the
costumes were decidedly ingenious,
At the unmasklng there were several
humorous situations and the entire
evening was one of jollity and good
spirits.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
Live Bird Shoot.

Thanksgiving afternoon there will be
live bird shoot at the Gun club
grounds west OF the city. The club
entends an invitation to verybody.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Abilene post.
office for the week ending Nov. Is,
1892. Have your name addressed to
street and number and it will be
promptly delivered,
Eastman, Miss Eva Fisher, Mrs Fannie E
Mcdonald, Mrs John SINNERS, Miss Libb
Mcdonald, Mrs Harriet Wiliams, W j
Philips, Jacob Trude, Henry V
Bowman, Frank willard Hon. n W,
striokler, Fuller \ Whitoomb
N. B.-Under the late order of the
postmaster general, one cent Il c.) will
be charged for advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
ID. II, GoRpEN, z. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17

SD, @, is Stewards DistemPer Cure
the only remedy known to cure all
cases of distemper, coughs and influ.
snSA. For sale BY smith 4 Scott,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-11-17

Go to Smith & Scott's and get bot
tie Of s, d. O. and stop that cough
among your horses. ~
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-06-10
COLONEL POLK BETTER.
Chances for Recovery Good, and He Will
Probably Go to Omaha.


WAsHINGTON, June 9-In response 10
your telegram | am glad to say that Colo
mel Folks condition is much improved
since yesterday. The hemorrhage has
been checked, his mind is clear and with
out a relapse everything points to his re-
covery. Mrs. Polk isnow by his side. a
large number Of callers have been here to
pay their respects, including senators,
congressman, judges and other prominent
gentlemen, both in and cut of the alliance.
Colonel Polk may yet be able to go to
Omaha. J. NJ. HAYS, VI. ID.
W~AsHINGTON, June 10, 2:05 a. m.-The
condition of President Polk, of the Far
mers' Alliance, continues to improve. He
passed a quiet night and has so much i'm
proved hat his physician for the first
time since his illness has left his bedside.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-06-10

The need Of a perfectly safe and reli-
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summer is universal. AS a remedy for
the household, office or the farm, on ship
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Winkelmann's D%iarrh9a and Cholera
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The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-06-10
TONS OF FISH BAIT.

CATCHING mENoG-a., r.:
COAST OF M e. --.J.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-06-10
LOOK AT THIS.

= Fine Chance to Get n Home at Low and
Reasonable Prices.
The Trinity Land company who, it will
be remembered, bought the 7. B. Lyon
land near Trinity college only a few
weeks ago, have already had the property
laid Off and plated into nice streets and
lots, and are now ready to sell the lots to
any person desiring to build. 1t is the
intention of the company to build up a
nice community out there. Lots will be
sold reasonable, as it is not the purpose
of this company to try to make a fortune
out of it. For prices, etc, apply to J. B.
Warren, general manager, OF G. A Jor-
Can, secretary and treasurer.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-06-10

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