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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
woRKMEN's RECEPTION.
Abilene Lodge, A. o. U. W, Spends
a Thoroughly Enjoyable Evening.

ADllene bOuBt, m w. W. W. opShN"
a Thoroughly Enjoyable Evening.
One of the well understood facts OF
town is that when Abilene lodge, A. o.
u. W., undertakes anything 1t makes a
success of 1t. Last nights reception
was no exception to the rule. The
happy company Of 100 or more COM
posed Of lodge members with number
OF invited guests unanimously declared
the occasion one Of thorough enjoyment
and an event that will long be remem'
bered among lodge socials Of the city.
Preceding the reception short ses-
sion of lodge WAS held. Then when
the audience was seated the opening
ode was sung and the program arranged
was carried out. Rev. DR.. Blayney led
In prayer. An appreciated address on
"Abilene Lodge" was then given by
Rev. A. y. Dechant. 1t was interest
ing and abounded in good things. A
solo by Mrs. W. T.. Gulick and reci-
tation by Miss Reba Worley followed.
Next came mock initiation that
completely convulsed the audience.
Arrayed In costumes from Kansas City
the floor team gave the unsuspectinatN
victim a course Of treatment that en-.
abled the ladies' present to thoroughly
understanding the griefs Of lodge life.
George w Reed, past grand master
workman, Of Topeka, then delivered
an address on benefits Of the Order"
1t was valuable, profitable aud interest
ing and its humorous hits were heartily
applauded. Mr.. Reed is one of the
leading Workmen Of the west and his
visit TO Abilene was much appreciated.
His never failing wit and genial ways
make all his friends and his preser ce
added much to the success OF last
nights reception. lie will be gladly
welcomed should he return to this city.
After the address a generous lunch
OF ice cream, cake and fruit was served
to the company aud an hour was spent
socially. A concluding drill by the
floor team and the closing ode ended
the evening.
The reception YVES success and a
credit to Abilene lodge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
A Good Meeting.

The Republicans Of south Dickinson
are wideawake. AT Maple Grove
school house last night was held n
rousing meeting addressed by J. l..
Brlstow, Of Salins, and s. S. Smith.
Mr.. Biistow on this occasion made his
first speech in Dickinson county and
It pl loved to be a fine one. In forcible
and businesslke manner he reviewed
the falacies of Populism and showed
up the party's bresks and it's menace
to good government. Mr.. Smith
clearly discussed the issues Of the
campaign and poured some convincing
facts into the opposition. G. W. Herr
was chairman of the meeting and there
was hearty enthusiasm throughout.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
The Mail and Express.
THE LEADING EVENING PAPER,
Broadway and StPaHTS ChlFChyaTd
NEW YORK.

Published in New York, daily, at
8:25 y. ~, contains besides all the
news of the day, the closing quotations
of the stock market, produce, mercan-
tile, consolidated and cotton exchanges.
The Mail and Express sustains more
firmly than ever the glorious principles
and noble work OF the Republican
party in its efforts to controvert the
opinion of the thoughtless and dem
agogic elements OF our country.
1t Endorses protection to American
industries, the policy of reciprocity
with foreign natious, n sound currency
and the measures that Will tend toward
internal development.
AS the government of the nation Is
now temporarily in the hands of the
opposition party, II behoovesall citizens
who profess Republicanism to sustain
the principles of their party by argu'
meut aud opinion backed by sound
information ON the current events oI
the day. To inform yourself for thi'
duty read
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
TUFTS Pills ia the family doctor.
Died in Oklahoma.

William II. Van Doren, formerly of
this city and recently resident Of
Oklahoma where he had charge of a
large lumber yard died Wednesday
morning at Henessey after brief ill.,
ness with pneumonia, aged "a. His
remains were brought hire last night.
His father, his sisters Miss Maria
Van Doren and Mrs. Jacob SINNERS,
and brother Frank reside here, Other
brothers are Charlie, at Emporia, John,
at st. Louis, and Albert, at Vine
Creek. All are here to attend the
funeral. viii was genial and well
liked young man and many friends will
sincerely mourn his death. A wife
and an infant child are sorrowing over
the death Of kind husband and
father. Funeral services were held a
the home Of his father, II. NJ. Val
Doren, West Sixth street, Friday p. IN
at 1880, Rev. Dr. Blayney officiating
Interment In Abilene Cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
Bnllard,s Horehound sYrun

We guarantee this to be the best
Cough Syrup manufactured In the
whole wide world. This Is saying n
great deal, but II ia true. For Consum-
ption, Coughs. Colds. Sore Throat, Sore
Chest, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Group, Whooplng Cough. and all dis
eases of the Throat and Lungs. We
positively guarantee Billiards. Hure
hound Syrup to be without AN equal on
the whole face Of the globe, In support
of this statement we refer to every
individual who has ever used II, and
and to every druggist who has sold It,
Such evidence is lndisputahle. Sold by
@. Il. Northcraft's Drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
Finley & Brewers store front ha
q new coat OF paint.

Finley & Brewers store front has
new coat Of paint.
Frank Lott was unfortunate In
losing his hue driving horse this morn
ing with blood poisoning Induced by
distemper.
The River Brethren church on
North Buckeye will be dedicated Nov
~. Services will be held on Saturday
Nov. IL at 1880 p. m. and on Sunday
ut 10 q. m. 1t is expected that Elder
George Detwiler. Of Sherkston, Ont
will be present on the occasion of the
dedication ard series Of meetings OF
several weeks duration will follow.
The young man Stanley, alias
Dickey, arrested here and taken to To-
peka Saturday once attended school
and practiced law at Lawrence. lie
was married to the daughter of one OF
the most:respected farmers OF Douglass
county early last spring, and bad con-
siderable practice, but living too fast
for his business he became involved
and left the city and large number OF
creditors unceremoniously. He is
wanted in Lawrence on several charges
both for unsettled bills and for crimes,
though no criminal charges were ever
preferred against him. lie Is now In
jail on charge Of forging a Topeka
mans name to a check.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
CLOSING THE RACES.
The Record Meeting Ends With In
teresting Trials.

The four days race meeting ended
this afternoon. The scores are not
complete for today's races but they
will prove interesting ones as the best
trotting Of the meeting is in progrets.
The attendance on the meeting has
been small aud the trials have been
scarcely more than record making ones.
The horsemeD OF the vicinity have
taken an interest in them and there
have been a number Of visitors present
from neighboring cities. Only one
race was completed yesterday after
noon. 1t was the 2:2s trot and was as
follows:
Borden by Guy ler.......... ..........."2 ! l
Baby Blodgott by Bodgetrs Mes.
HehRer..... ...'s's''s.''.s's....'."l
Time 2.3IA, 2.2oH, 2'25. 2;2iit, $50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
Gave Ed, n Welcome.

Damon lodge X. Of Z. gave Ed. Lit
tie welcome home last evening. 1t
was such greeting as a weary knight
might appreciate after long journey
through foreign lands. There were
about 40 memb RS Of the lodge present
and after regular business had been
transacted W. Z. Seeds made an elo.
quent address welcoming Mr.. Little
back. Mr.. Little appropriately ie-
sponded and then the lodge adjourned
to another room where a ger erous
lunch had been spread. The occasion
was enj ,yrd and appreciated by all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
Just from the Press.

"The Religions of the World" great
est selling book On earth. Sales II
Chicago last week over $50 600. A
condensed report Of the importau
speeches aid papers read at the World
Fair Parliament Of Religions by theiI
greatest living exponent
The Introductory by Dwight Bald.
win is free from sectarian CONNER
and is worth many times the price o'
this book. II reads more like beauti
full romance than reality. Send q
cents TO l. itin Historical Society, room
sol OwninRs building. Chicago, III
Refer by permission to n W. Harris 4
Co, bankers, 1853 and 1856 Dearbori
street. Chicago; Blair s. Co., bankers
33 Wall street, New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
How's Thisl

We offer One Hundred Dollars rewar,
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot b.
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY &CO., Toledo. o
We, the undersigned have know
f. } Cheney for the last l5 year
and believe him perfectly homer
able in all business transactions NJ
financially able tn carry out an
obligations made by their 6rm.
WEST & TRUAu. Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, o WALDING, KINNAN 4
MARVIN, Wholesale Druggist, Toledo
o.
Halls Calarrb Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood an'
mucous surfaces Of the system,
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c pc
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
p. GO. Port Dead.

A telegram received this morning
announced the death Of Past Grand
Commander Port of the knights
Templars Of Kansas at his home In
DeloIt. Funeral services will be held
Sunday and special train is expected
to carry Sir knights from the lodges OF
this part OF the State to the services
Abilence commandery has a special
meeting tonight to make arrange
ments for attending. All members
are requested to be present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
Deserving Praise,

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling Or
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, DIR. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnica Salve and Electric Bitttrs,
aud have never handled remedies that
sell as we'll, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not hes''
tate to guarantee them every time, and
We stand ready to refund the purchase
price, IL satisfactory results do moi
follow their use, These remedies have
won their great popularity purely OF
their merits. Sold by j. NJ. Gleissner'l
drug store,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
TIC MAIL and EXPRESS.

As a family newspaper aud instructor
Of the young, The Mail and Express is
without equal, it's columns are clean,
pure aud free from sensaiionalism,
containing no matter that may not be
presented To the family circle.
In its new aud improved form issu'
ing from 10 to 20 pages daily, hand
somely illustrated the Mail and Elk
press stands without a rival in evening
journalism. Send for sample copy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02

The best plaster. -Damper a piece OF
Il ,nnel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and bind IL on over the seat OF pain. II
Is better than any plaster. When the
lungs are sore such an application on
the chest aud another on the back,
between the shoulder blades, will often
prevent pneumonia There Is nothing
30 z )od for lame back OF n pain in the
aids. A sore throat can nearly always
b, cured in one night by applying a
II nnel bandage dampened with Pain
Balm. 50 cent bottles for sale by Gulick,
the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
Children Gry ~
Pitchers GaStoFia
A Bound Liver Makes a We'll n IAN,

A Sonnd Liver Makes a Well Nan,
Are You bilious, oonstipated or troub'
led with jaundice, eick headache, bad
taste in mouth. foul breath, coated
tongue, Dyspepsia, indigestion, hot dry
skin, pain In back and between the
shoulders, chills and fever, sc. II YOU
have any Of theee ~ mptoms, your liver
Ia out of order, and vour blood il slow
~ being poisoned, because your liver
does not act properly. HERBINE will
cure any disorder Of the liver, stomach
or bowels, II has no equal asa Liver
Medicine Price 7bc.
Free trial bottles at G.. e, NOrthcrafI
Il Goa Drugstore
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02

4. A. Ak y. Defendant.

The above named 4 Akey, defendant,
the above named J. A. Robertson, plaintiff
before JOnn =. Quinn, n Justice OF the Peace
at the city OF Abilene, Dickinson county,
Kansas, upon promissory note executed by
said defendant 10 said paintiff. Tor the sum
OF forty one dollars (til.uO) and infcre {, and
that II RaTnlshee rummOns was Issued IN
said c use On he 3rd day OF October, 1898, by
the snid justice o. the Peace 10 Is &C
smokey, simon Shoosev ana +. y. Miller,
part ers as shuckev \ c.. for the said sum OF
forty one dollars (ill 10Y und interest and
cost, OF suit, and that sold cause win be
heard before said Justi'e of he Peace, at
hts office In said CT OF Abilene, on Saturday,
the l7th day Of November. A. ID. Ices, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. of said day.
J. A. ROBERTSON,
by 20 l.. MOORE, Plaintiff,
His Attorney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
A Ouiat WaddinR.

A quiet wedding occurred at the Nc
Collam house yesterday, Oct. Goth, at
4 p. m. Rev. +. s. Blayney officiating,
Mr.. Frank Schwender, Of Woodbine,
and Miss Flora Il. Graham, OF Hope,
being united In the matrimonial bonds.
The young couple returned In the
evening to their new home near Dillon
where they will go to housekeeping and
home making ut once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
Ballard,s Snow Linlment.

Mrs Hamilton, Cambridge, Ills, says;
| had the rheumatism so bad | could
not raise my hand TO my head Ballard &
Snow Eminent has entirely cured me.
take pleasure in informing my neigh-
bors and friends what It has done for
me. ChAs. IIandley, clerk for Lay g.
LYMAN. KewanPe, Ills, sdvises us Snow
I.inimeut cured him 1T Rheumatism,
why not try itp It viii surely do you
good, 1t cures all Inflammation,
Wounds, Sores. Cuts, Sprains, etc.
SUD by D. n. NoEtherutt's Drug etvru.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.


| beg to advise my patrons and
neighbOrs that there are several ped
oilers traversing the country claiming to
be Mr.. Ilirschberg, or connected with
him in business, and trying To impose
upon the public Mt large, by offering an
inferior class IT speciecles and eye
glasses for Uirschberg'e diamond and
non changeable spectacles and eye
glasses. Do not he deluded by such
imposters, their representations are
false. My goods are not handled by
"Peddlers," m we have local age1ta,
A reward Of 500 will be given to any
one securing the name and whereabouts
Of such parties.
Respectfully,
PROF. II. HIRsCHBERo,
$50 Olive ST., st. Louis, Mo, and No
80 t.. lith st n Y,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
Amusements,

The 81 Perkins company had good
sized audience last hight. The pls
was rough and tumble one wit
ihreshiDg machine accompaniment 5
The plot is hackneyed one and n,
amount Of genius could make 1t yer,
interesting. The orchestra played "A
Trip to Coney Island" its 72nd consec
utive appearance in the BonebrAke thii
season,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
Children Cry for
gsiccheT's CastoTla.

WHIST the Hon. George q. Vest says
In regard to the superiority of the
yIirschberg's diamond and non
changeahle spectators;
81 am distinguishes which purchased
from Prof. lIirschhcrg and they are
the best | ever tried.
1T affords me great pleasure to
recommend Prof. fIirschberg as an
excellent optician, and his glasses are
simply unequalled IN my experience,
G. G.. VEsr,n
These glasses are for sale by j. M,
Gleissner, agent fot Abilene, Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
No Other

AS z Iod. This is the statement of Pc
fessOr Smith, Analytical Chemist; |
have analysed all of the popular blood
purifiers aud medicines now sold. Many
of them found TO be worthless, some
dangerous tn use, sulphur Bitters con
tains nothing poisonous, and | think II
In the best blood purifier made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
REDDY IN THE 3o's.
Races Continue at tn Driving Park
Some Good Time.

The dust is very deep on the. track at
the fair grounds aud time Is thus made
slower than II would otherwise be.
Nevertheless the horses have come
under the wire with fair records.
Reddy, the promising three old belong
ing to Rogers Il Co., gracefully let him
self into the 2:3O class yesterday
Prairie Stars colts are proving tiptoT
material. The scores completed are:
THREE YEAR I'D TRor.
Reidy by Prairie star ...... .......''... z l
Ida by Joe u. q. .,,,........ ........'...l z
Time 1888. 2. 80. 2 .s6JI, 2:2oI, 2:32A,
23j TROT.
Baby Blodgett by - Odgett's Mo'senRer2
starline by white ine.................,..l
Time. 2lSli, 2:biii, 2.3lh.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
Sherif's Proclamation Of the Time Of
Holding a General Election.

STATE OF KANSAS, lss.
Dickinson County,
rho state OF Kansas TO whom these presents
shall come, greeting;
Know yo that I, J. s. Smith, sheriff OF
Dickin on county, Kansas. by virtue OF the
authority in me vested, do by this proclama.
ton give public notice that on tho Tuesday
succeeding the first Monday in November
A. ID. 1903,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
Tried And True

Friends are scarce, but If you are suff-
erlng with that horrible disease scro-
fula, you will lind sulphur Bitters viii
cure you as II did me, after suffering
eight years, aud paying out hundod'
of dollars todOUtOfs aud druggists,
j, nnneite llahscom, Troy, n. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02

The Minnesota Moline Pillow com.
pany, of Moline, H., is Offering two
farms for Gale in Dickinson county
very cheap. Anyone wishing to buy
will do well by addressing them. o 4w
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02

Mira. w. NJ. Terry, who has been IN
the drug business at ElktOn. Ky, for
the past twelve years, says: Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy gives better
satisfaction that any other cough med
icne | have ever sold " There is good
reason for this. No other will cure a
cold 40 quickly; no other II so certain q
preventive and cure for Group; no Other
affords 80 much relief in cases NJ
whooping cough. For sale by Gulick
the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02

Are your children subject to croupp
IL 80, you should never be without u
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
IL Is a certain cure for Group. and has
never been known to fail. IL given
freely rs soon as the croupy cough
appears IL will prevent the attack. 1t is
the sole reliance with thousands of
mothers who have cruupy children, and
never disappoints them. There is no
Danger IN giving this Remedy in large
and frequent doses, "a IL contains moth
ing injurious. so cent bottles for sale 10y
Gulick, the druggist,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02

Don't you know to lave perfect
health you must have pure blood, aud
the best way to have pure blood is To
take Hoods Sarsaparilla, the best blood
purifier and strength builder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02

WANTED statesmen; good pay for
honest workers. Beginners taught; 900
new outfits just ready cost years
time and thousands OF dollars. but
worth all they cost thr inest ever used
We sell direct through our own sales
men. No middle men, No tree
dealers. Stark Bros. Nurseries and
Orchards o., Loulsiana, No. 64w
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
|IMPERIAL-HlVh Patent.
LEADER lraight PctFnt.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Fully equipped with all the
latest Milling machinery.
Manufactures the bestflour
sold in Abilene.
Always ask for one of these brands as
the merchants all lSeep'them.


grind Of feed while meal roller
shelter sheed
We buy all kinds dumps
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-11-02
November 7th, 1893,

tn no will be held general election, and the
officers at that time to be chosen are us fol-
lows, to.wit:
One County Treasurer for Dickinson
county. Kansas.
one County Clerk for Dickinson county.
Kansas.s
one Register OF Deeds for Dickinson
cnunty, Kansas.
One sheriff for Dickinson county, Kansas.
one County Attorney for unexpired term
Tor Dickinson county. Kansas.
one Surveyor for Dickinson county,
kansas,
one Coroner for Dickinson county Kanfns.
One Commissioner Tor he First Commits
sloner District OF Dickinson county. kansas
Two High School Trustees for Dickinson
county, Kansas.
Two Justices OF the Peace for each town.
ship IN Dickinson county, KansIr,
Two Constab'es for each township in Dick
inaon county, Kansas.
one Trustee for each township in Dickin
son county, Kansas,
One Treasurer for each township In Dick
| nson county, Kansas
one Clerk for each township In Dickinson
county, Kansas.
one Road overseer for each road distrie
in Dickinson county, Kansas.
And votes OF electors for said officers will
he received at the polls OF each election
dlstrictin said county.
Polls to g opened at eight o. O'Clock II
tho mcrning and closed at Blk Coy O'Clock II
tbs evening of said day.
In witness whereof I have hereunto Sc
my hand II. my ONCE at Abilene, In sat
county, this end cay Of October. 4. d 1873.
Us. SMITH,
sheriff OF dickinson County. Kansos