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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16
THE BEST THIS SEASON.
The Abilene Dancing Clubs German
Most Delightful Affair,


Abilene's social circles have been
more than ovelhjwing with pleasure
and enjoyable occasions but none more
80 than that given last night by the
Abilene Dancing club. A german is
considered by some to be a tame aft ,ir,
but those present last night were more
than pleased. Hawkins orchestra fur.
nished the music and to the inspiring
strains the light step Of the dancers
kept perfect time. The dance Was
opened with Muligan Guards, next a
Favor figure, then came 10 quick sue
cession Hats, IIandkerchiefs, Fa, ors,
Inscriptions, Curtain, Favors, Cards
with Replies. False Names, Favors and
lastly Home, Sweet Home. AS all the
dancers had prepared their own favors,
some Of which were very striking and
significant, quite fervor Of expectancy
was e1gendered to see what each one
received. The figures were unique aud
heartily commended themselves to the
participants.
Those present with their wives were:
W. G.. Cowles, W. j. Cove, @. A.
Hodge, J. B. Case, A. J. Cowles, II. j.
Hodge, II. w. Wilson, G. +. Mead,
Harry Bearce, f. b Glimpse, A. W,
Hargreaves, d. W. Nail; Mesdames
Bearce, Hough. Zihner; Misses Keagy
Upshaw, Davidson. Lewis, Gleissner
Atkinson, Wheatley, Crowley, Wilcox,
McMaster, Maud Atkinson, Lizzie
Bonell, Davenport; Messrs. Faulkner
Malott, Upshaw, McEIhaney, Brunt
Humbargar, LpFevre, Wyandt, Clark
Eicholtz, Childs. Lifts, Wilcox.
The labor aud care to prepare and
execute the different figures fell upon
the shoulders Of the clubs efficient
manager, W. G. Cowles, TO whose ef
fort was largely due the evenings en-
juyment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16
Got Life Valentines.

Judge Hutchinson presented the
following couples with pretty valentines
In the shape of marriage licenses;
Jacob B. Stoner and Lenora B. KropiT,
Abilene; Frank Klaus and Emma
Henock, Enterprise; James NJ. Smith,
Marissa, Ills, and Anna Barrett,
Russell, Kas. The last named couple
was married by Rev. IL. l.. Tatman
last evening aud sent away rejoicing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16
WORKERS FOR CHRIST.
Convention Of the County Union Of
the Christian Endeavor.


The convention long looked for by
the Christian Endeavor workers OF the
county was opened Saturday at 2:30
p. m. by hearty song and praise ser
vice led by Miss Marvin of Solomon
and L. L. Holllr.
After the appointment OF committees
necessary for completing the organiza.
tion OF a county union, an interesting
and instructive paper on"What a Coun.
ty Union Should Do" was given by
Miss Poston OF Salina.
A. 4. Bishop closed the afternoon
session by strongly urging the neces.
sity OF Bible study in active working
Christian Endeavorers.
The evening session began with a
lively praise service led by g. Il. Funk
Miss Hart Of Chapman portrayed
very vividly what Christian Endeavor
ers could do for the society.
At the call for report Of committees
the constitution was read and adopted
rbe following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: District vice presl.
dent Of the county, Miss Cassie Hoover,
president; secretary, Miss Beam; treas
urer, Mr.. Morris.
The remainder VI the evening was
devoted to talks on the different com
mittees. Lookout committee was
represented by l.. May Russell. Wiley
Keve advanced some new and most
excellent ideas on the prayer Meeting
Committee" lie says II should be the
praying committee; II should make the
prayer meeting the special object Of
prayer and also the object of special
prayer.
Mr.. Rsivold in his paper on "Soclal
Committee" gave many new practical
points for consideration.
In the times Of greatest Joy some
times come the intermingling Of pain.
Ia this convention 1t came In the form
Of MISS Hoover's resignation. She will
start for st. Louis tomorrow. The
executive committee appointed Miss l..
NJ. Russell to d her place as vice pres.
ideDt of the Tenth district and also a.
president Of the County Union.
Miss Pierce closed the evening ses.
sion with glowing paper on mission
AIRY Committee" II is not strange
that every one after listening to her
earnest words should feel that he
would like to be a missionary either at
hOme or abroad.
The sunrise prayer meeting as usual
was one Of the best meetings of the
convention and much credit is due tc
its leader, Frank Rulison.
The afternoon union meeting at the
NJ. Il. church was well attended and
enjoyed by all.
In the evening at the Presbyterian
church DIR. Blayney preached to the
young people. lie followed the various
religious societies through their growtt
and prosperity, then as a grand china,
, brought out the birth and wondrou
! growth Of the Y. Z. 8. g. E., ate
: which he spoke of the grand possibili
ties for 1t in the future.
The convention was pronounced
, decided success in every sense of tn
, word.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16
PISLE & FISHER.
Don't Think

That the Benefit is sleeping
simply because it has been
toe busy remodeling and ar
ranging the store to advertise
In 1892 our great success en-
abled us to clean out our en-
tire line of woolen hosiery,
yarns, underwear, blankets,
children's and ladies' jackets
and cloaks; and in our Cloth
ing Store underwear, caps,
heavy weight suits, ETC., all
were sold and Mr.. Hirsch's
brother in Chicago was COM
PEELED to pur, hase Spring
goods ahead Of the season to
fill our shelves.
Thus we are to the front
with the freshest, cleanest
and most seasonable stock cI
mer handise in the State OF
Kansas. Call and see the
latest Spring styles in dry
goods and clothing.
We have already received
20 cases Of new goods, In
this shipment we have 45C
dozen all linen towels which
are now on the big sailboat
in the widow. They have
fancy borders, and sell every
where for 20 cents. These
are 8 cents.
Finest line of novelties in
the market and the fines line
# dress suits you ever saw.
7 he Benefit has the repu-
tation of out-selling all com
petitors. We are keeping at
it. We are also showing the
newest and finest goods in
The market. Remember that.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16
RECENT REFLECTIONS.


He comes no more with tender years,
In paper lace) OF halting rhyme,
Telling of Cupld's burning darts
Much intermiIed with hearts and arts,
As in old time.
All, no lie comes with postman's knock;
He tenders ch que books and such
things;
woos her with sight of oaf and pelfi
Urges his money-not himselfi
Sends not bad ryhmes. but diamond
rings. -lJudge.
"A permit to sell alcoholic liquors
was granted J. M. Gleissner.
DIR. Eyth's bottling house In the
rear of his store, Enterprise, burned
last night. The loss was not large.
1t is reported that Robert Knox
and family will move back to Abilene
from the Pacific coast. They all come
back.
"A letter from Rev. Seabrook at
Dsytona, Fla, says that he is getting
along nicely and that bis arm Is heal
ing up rapidly.
"A number Of people profess to
think that there may be something In
the theory that W. p. Robinson is In
the Sandwich Islands.
Abilene is getting TO be much like
"back east" town. Farmers became
rich on their farms and then move In
1a ad,.oata Nhair ohtldrap
The Clay Center Democratic meet.
ing apportioned out the Dickinson
county postofilces but the boys won't
tell who is booked to receive them.
AT the meeting OF the State board
of education Miss Margaret Wilson, ID.
Z. Conner and Paul Merrill of this
city we're granted instructors certt-
Gates, emitting them to teach In normal
Institutes.
--Grice u Etter, leading breeders Of
southern Kansas, bought carload of
mares in the county and shipped them
last evening over the Rock Island to
their nne ranch near Hutchinson.
They will be used exclusively for
breeding purposes.
How often people wish they could
get time timetables, rates, descriptions
ETC., OF some place or route Of resort
Few seem ~ know that by sending a
postal card request TO the Christian
Union Recreation department, Astor
Place, New York, they will receive
exactly what they want.
The Chapman high school people
are planning pleasant Worlds Fair
trip for next June. The faculty and
students, 25 In all, will go in body,
their rooms being already engaged at
the Hotel Endeavor - an immense
hotel for Christian EndeavOr members
and also headquarters for Kansas
teachers. They expect to be away three
weeks and visit Milwaukee and other
lake points as well as the big show
Their rooms will cost 81 each and the
party expects TO make the round triI
ior SlOO per person, Wnlcn VIII make !
very cheap outing.
The Western School journal give
this biography Of Dlckinson's popular
county superintendent: I'D. Il. Shirk
superintendent Of Dickinson county
was born IN Carroll county, H., OF
July 10, 1859, lie completed tn
course in the public schools of shan
non, ILL.,, and took special work in th,
Illinois State Normal school. He ha
been teaching nearly Is years. lie wa
principal of the schools at Albany, Ill.
three years, and principal Of tn
Abilene first ward school three years
and had charge of science, bookkeeping
and German three and half years il
the Dickinson county high school. II,
has been resident Of Kansas ak anC
half years. He has worked In Kansa
institutes as conductor and instruc
torn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16
A Young Man Taken,

Fred K. Cunningham aged 29, who
ta' been employed bv Hilton Bros for
several weeks, died Saturday night of
pneumonia after short illness. His
parents live on a farm northwest of
town. Funeral services were held at
lliff church this morning, Rev. ID. W.
Ross officiating, interment in Iliff Gem,
etery,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16
Advertised Letters.

The following ia the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Abilene post
Office for the week ending February IA,
1898. Have your name addressed 10
street and number and it will be
prom pity delivered.
Frommeyer. Mrs Ed smollie. Miss Nit
ObeTish, Bertha Brown, Chn-
berger, Frank mmons, Bige
WItte, AK
N. Under the late order of the
postmaster general, one cent c.) will
be charged for advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above Will
please say "ads giving date.
DIR GoRDEN. p. Nj.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16

What the Hon. George G. Vest say
in regard TO the su leriority Of the
Hirschberg's diamo I'd and non
changeable spectaclrs:
II am usinRGlasses which purchased
from Prof. Hirschberg and they are
the best ever tried.
1T affords me great pleasure to
recommend Prof. Hlrschberg as an
excellent optician, and his glasses are
simply unequalled in my experience,
, q. G.. VEsr."
These glasses are for sale by j. NJ.
Glsissner, agent for Abilene, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16

1t ia quite the fashion for ladies 10
get their heads shampooed the same
as men. The City barber shop under
Gulick's has the best facilities for work
of this kind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16

Some fine BUaGIEs cheap, and prices
everybody
also BODY fine guaranteed be with
whatever,
absolutely the best the market today
SEEDERS of all kinds CORN PLANTERS a
line Of SEEDS fresh and
And don't fo that have loads hand the
improved DEERTNG BINDERS with FOLDING PLATFORMS Come
In and see it. l
have BARB WIRE also
you in almost anything We having very
WESTERN goods among
all ask that and prove all
have said
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16
Annual State Enoampmont q. A. R.

At Plttsburg, Ras., Feb. 81 to 2s,
the Union Pacific win sell tickets from
Abilene to Pittsburg aud return at
80 O6: On sale Feb. 20 to ~ inclusive.
2e7 lStheg
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-02-16
Masonic Lodges,

SO AZ TO Hutchinson and return
via the Great Rock Island on account
of the meeting Of Masonic grand lodges
of Kansas. Tickets on sale Feb, IL to
10, return limit Feb IS.
2 j + KERR, Act.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-25
NEW MILLINERY AT
HALE PRICE!!

OUR STOCK is BY FAR THE LARG-
EST AND BEST SELECTED TO BE
FOUND IN THIS CITY. WE WANT
YOU TO SEE IT AND TELL Us WHAT
YOU THINK OF 1T. AS THE H0LI-
DAY SEASON is APPROACHING WE
HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE AN EXTRA
REDUCTION INaTHIS LINE AND WE
ASSURE YOU THAT WE CAN SELL
YOU ANY GRADES FROM % TO &c
PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN ANY
EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY HOUSE IN
THIS CITY.
OUR LADIES', MISSES AND CHILL
DREN,S COATS ARE TOO NUMEROUS
TO MENTION AND WILL ONLY TELL
YOU THAT WE MARKED ALL GAR
MENTS, AT SUCH A LOW PRICE,
THAT NO OTHER BUSINESS HOUSE
IN THIS CITY WILL DARE TO COM
PETE WITH.
WE MADE THE SAME REDUCTION
IN ALL OTHER DEPARTMENTS, AND
WHETHER YOU'RE READY TO BUY
OR Nor, WE MUST SEE YOU HERE
AND YOU MUST SEE HOW MUCH WE
HAVE DONE FOR YOUR PLEASURE,
AS WE'LL FOR. YOUR POCKET BOOK.
SPREAD THE TIDINGS OF THIS
GREAT BARGAINS SALE. so THAT
EVERYBODY MAY ENJOY IT. WI
SPECIALLY REQUEST YOU TO RUN
UP ON OUR SECOND FLOOR AMI
SEE OUR CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-25
Haight Items.

The concert given by Prof Walker on
Saturday night was grand success. We do
not think the Frederick papers were exagger-
ating when they called Miss Nina Hobbs
the "Queen of Maryland's Soloists." All
were so well pleased with her singing that
they would go almost any distance to hear
her again. Miss Kneiler's reeitalions were
excellent, and no wonder she is said to rank
with the best of Baltimores elocutionists.
Mr.. Hess and daughter, of Woodbine, did
much toward making the concert success.
Prof. Walker called forth great applause
when he sang "The Farmer Feeds us ALL
The net proceeds were $2l.
Some of our farmers have butchered. Mr..
Lauterback of this place killed the finest lot,
fifteen in number, of porkers we have have
seen this year.
Mr. Joseph Allen, near North Branch, met
with quite painful accident on Saturday
last. While saving wood with circular
saw, the man who was throwing the wood
from the saw, struck Mr.. Allen on the jaw
with a piece of wood, fraeturing his jawbone.
DIR, Bolte, of Harrisonville, dressed the
wound.
Don't forget the oyster supper at N. W.
Steele's Hall on Thanksgiving evening and
the evening following.
Miss Lizzie Frizzel, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. L. j. Phillips.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-25
Clear Ridge Items.

A severe snow storm prevailed here on
Tuesday afternoon. Heavy flakes rapidly
driven by strong wind rendered outdoor
exercises anything but agreeable.
When you hear the weights of some fine
porkers about to be slaughtered You will
scarcely believe that the corn crop was an
entire failure.
The carriage which your Uniontown cor.
respondent last week said was smashed, turned
out to be only slightly damaged.
The protracted meeting conducted by
Elder j. A. Long. of York, Pa, which com
menced on the 11th inst, at the German
Baptist Church at Pipe Greek, was closed on
the 23d The evening meetings were well
attended and good practical exortations were
appreciated by those present. The custom
Of holding proiracted meetings in conformity
with the practice of the various surrounding
denominations is of recent origin among the
German Baptist Brethren and is now gener'
ally approved and appreciated.
What is termed ministerial meeting Of
the Eastern District of Maryland convened
in the Pipe Creek Church Friday morning,
the oath. A number OF ministers are present.
This meeting is expected to closeon Saturday
evening.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-25

Judge Page wrote the opinion of the Court
of Appeals in the case of Milton S. Barrick
agaiHst Albert N Horner, sole acting execu-
tor OF Alexander a. Horner, affirming the
order of the Circuit! Court for Carroll County
ratIfying q sale made BY A. n. Horner under
a power contained In 2 mortgage from Bar
rick to William Brosius. The mortgage was
assigned for value to A. Il. Horner, whose
executors were temporarily enjoined from
selling the mortgaged property, but who after
ward made the gale and reported tito the
court. The objection 10 the ratification of
the sale was that the executors had no right
to execute the power contained in the mort
gage. The court finds that the power con-
ferred in the mortgage is power coupled
with interest, and as such passes to the exec
ptorg, administrators or assigns, but that A.
II. Horner, being a stranger to the mortga-
gee, held merely naked power, which on
his death could not pass by operation Of law
to his legal representatives. The question as
to the snfficiency of the power was clearly
raised in the lower court, the opinion states,
upon the bill filed by Barrack in 1884 for the
purpose Of enjoining the sale, and the ap
pellant is bound by The degree dismissing the
bill, which was not appealed from and ia yet
unreversed and in full force and now remains
the law Of the case.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-25

Candidates for steward of the Aims House
are looming up.
John Washington Of Hughesville, this
county, has had his pension increased.
A trotting race for 500 side is booked
for Thanksgiving day on the track at Ire
vanion.
The congregation of Grace Reformed
Church, Taueyiown, have extended call to
Rev. Alexander Bateman of Baltimore.
Mr.. George Legg and family, of Westmin-
ster, will move to Princess Anne next Tues,
day Mr.. Legg was miller at Myers Mill and
has accepted a similar position at Princess
Anne.
The ladies of Grace Lutheran Church are
holding an oyster supper in Odd Fellows
Hall. 1t began Thurday evening and will
close tonight
Harry S. Barry and William l.. James, OF
Baltimore, and Norman S. Munson, of Ha-
gerstown, installed the officers of Westmin-
ster Council, No. 70, Junior Order of United
American Mechanics, on Wednesday night.
The new council has about fifty members.
The Medical and Chirurgical Society OF
Maryland have appointed committee to
consider the case of the insane of the state
and take such action as may seem proper in
presenting the subject to the Governor and
Legislature DR.. G. BRINE, of Taneytown, is
the member of the committee for Carroll.
At the request OF many of his people, and
with the approval of more, the Rector OF
Ascension Church in this city has decided to
change the hour of evensong on Sundays
| from afternoon to night, beginning with Adj
vent Sunday, December Sd. There will be
bright music, plain preaching and hearty
welcome to all.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-25
AN EVENING WEDDING.
Rev. Louis K. Randall and Miss Matilda Lee
Derr Married at the III. P. Church.


The Methodist Protestant Church was filed
to its utmost capacity on Wednesday evening
with an audience which included large ma
jority Of the young people of Westminster,
who had assembled to witness the marriage
of Rev. Louis Randall of Baltimore and Miss
Matilda Lee Derr of Westminster. The
groom was graduate of Westminster Theo
logical Seminary, but is now pastor of Payson
Methodist Protestant Church of Baltimore.
The bride was the only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Derr of Westminster. The
church was tastefuly decorated with palms
and callas, which were grouped in and around
the pulpit. Miss Anna Shriver was the Or
ganist and rendered number of beautiful
selections. The coming of the bridal party
was announced by the sweet strains of Men
delssohns wedding march as they came
slowly up the aisle, first the ushers, Messrs.
John and Theodore Derr, brothers of the
bride, E. D. Stone of Western Maryland Col
lege, and Rev. G. NJ. Clayton, pastor of Way
erly Methodist Protestant Church, the bride
following on the arm of the groom. Rev.
William A. Grouse, of Westminster, grand
father of the bride, officiated, assisted by Rev.
A. d. Melvin, pastor Of the church. The
bride wore handsome and becoming cos
tune of white crepe, trimmed with point de
venise lace, and carried bouquet of white
chrysanthemums of the beautiful variety
known as the minnie Wannamaker," tied
with white ribbon. AS the bridal party left
the church the organist rendered Lohengrin' 5
wedding march. After the ceremony recep-
ton was held at the residence of the bride S
parents, on East Main street, which was
largely attended. The house was tastefully
decorated with growing plants and chrysan
themums. An elegant collation. was served,
the reception lasting until ten o'clock. The
bride was the recipient of a large number OF
costly and beautiful presents, including solid
silver, cut glass and china. Amongst the
guests present were Rev. Thomas o. Grouse,
uncle of the bride, Mrs. and Miss May Grouse,
Miss Beatrice Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. f. p.
Derr, Mrs. William Larkin, Mr.. George
Baetjer, of Baltimore, and Rev. DR.. Ward,
the venerable president of Westminster Theo
logical Seminary. Rev. and Mrs. Randall
left on Thursday morning for their home in
Baltimore city
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finksburg Items.

On the 10th inst. Mr.. Edward Valentine
was married to Miss Annie Hughes, eldest
daughter of Adam Hughes, of this vicinity
The eeFemony took place at the NJ. P. par
sonage, Rev. Samuel Dqe Officiating.
During the past two weeks many nf our
citizens have batchered- The heaviest weights
we have heard Of were two killed by Joseph
Stocksdale. They were one year old and
weighed respectively 400 and ass pounds
Mrs James 7. Lassell and daughter Edna,
Of Uniontown, visited Mrs. +. L. Herring and
other frinDds here early in this week
next meeting al the residence Of Wesley Bond
on December 6.
MIRA. John Gist and sons, Carroll and
George, who have been stopping for several
months with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. Daniel Hahn, left few weeks ago for
their home in Topeka, Kansas.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-25

Henry X. Miller met with "A painful acct
dent last week, in which he sustained badly
mutilated hand by getting it into the knives
of the fodder cutting machine, which he was
turning with one hand and feeding with the
other.
Henry NJ. Miller and mother have moved
back TO the store property again.
Harry Hoffnagle, who fell off of a building
recently and dislocated his elbow, is fast i'm
proving.
The snake stories are about extinct and in
their stead will be installed the hog weights
and hunting reports. Isaiah Miller, our en-
ergetic butcher, is kept pretty busy butcher
ing for the people, as he knows exactly how
to make the much coveted sausage.
Samuel Hoffacker, Jr., has moved back
here from Baltimore, in George Hotfacker'
house.
Miss Laura Sherman, of near Alesia, died
last week from consumption, it is said, brought
on by the la grippe epidemic of several years
ago. Her age was about 80 years.
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, an elderly lady of
this place, was rendered a pleasant surprise
last Sunday evening. All gathered in body,
nineteen in all, and repaired quietly to her
home. She was almost overwhelmed with
gladness at the presence Of her friends. The
evening was spent in singing and social con-
versatlon.
The Sunday school of this place will have
an entertainment on the evening of Dec. %.
protracted meeting will commence here
in the near future.
The Y. p. B. r. S. have discontinued their
meetings.
Daniel Frank and wife, of Fiscal, spent
Sunday here Frank Thomas spen parts oil
Friday and Saturday with Fl. G. Frank.
Preaching here next Sunday evening.