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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Attention, Teachers.

What promises to be the best
normal institute ever held In the
county will open July 3, 1893, at 7:I5
a. IN, and continue four weeks. No
pains will be spared in our endeavor to
reach our ideal.
The weak place in our district school
work is In the primary grade, conse-
quently the foundation Is poorly laid.
We aim TO remedy this by having
model primary work In the normal.
No teacher can afford to miss II. In
my recommendation for next year,
those teachers who get this training
will be given the preference. Were |
hiring teacher, | would give $40 a
month more to one who has had such
training than to one who has not,
Our instructors are the best in the
State. You miss the treat Of your life,
IL you fail to hear VIM. Hawley Smiths
lecture.
Old teachers should attend in order
TO keep in touch with the progress OF
the day.
Young teachers and would. be
teachers must attend IL they would do
justice to their schools.
An examination Of applicants for
admission to the county high school
will be held July 2sth. Those who are
preparing TO take II and those who
received certificates on condition will
do well to attend the normal. ! am will
Ing to form class Of such aud give
special drill In arithmetic and gram
mar in addition TO the regular work Of
the normal. No examination will be
held at the opening Of the high school
In september.
Bring any text books you may have.
All who attend the normal will pay n
tuition fee Of 81, as required by law.
Applicants for teachers certificates at
the close Of the normal will pay an
additions. fee Of 81. The money 81
received goes 10 pay the expenses OF
the normal. No fee will be charged
those who take the county high school
examinations.
Citizens OF Abilene who wish to take
borders or rent rooms will please
report to me aud | will take pleasure
in assisting the teachers in finding
pleasant homes.
The normal will be held in the cen
trail school building.
The Tonic Sofia system Of must,
will be taught TO the whole institute.
Upward and Onward"ls our motto
Vsrv respectfully,
ID. +. SHlRK, Co. Supt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
A Home Wedding.

A pretty hone wedding in which
one of Abilene's young news
paper men was principal, occurred
last evening at the residence Of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Sylves'
ter Collins, on North Eighth street.
The bride and groom were. Albert 8.
Phillips, editor of the Monitor, and
Miss NJ. Nora Collins. Rev. j. T.
Mayor, of the M. Il. church, oficiated.
Only immediate relatives were pre-
sent, but the evening was filed with
Joy, while hearty congratulations and
many pretty gifts were showered upon
the newly welded couple and a dainty
wedding supper was spread.
Mr.. Phillips is one of Abilene's pros.
porous and popular business men and
is we'll known in the county. His
bride has grown to womanhood here
and been one of the city's most eff
cient teachers and popular young
ladies'. They will have the best wishes
of wide circle of friends to which the
REFLECTOR adds its quota.
Mr.. and Mrs Phillips. left at moor
for three weeks honeymoon trip tC
the Worlds Fair. Returning they
will go to housekeeping and be al
home to their friends after July 18th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Fort Riley Excursion,

Fort Riley Is without doubt the most
interesting place for excursionists in
the State. Special trains are run to
that point every few weeks throughout
the summer season. None Of the sur
rounding towns have ever secured a
better or even AZ good program as we
have this year. Among the many
features of interest we would call
attention to the hospital corps drill.
Here we arc shown just what is done
after a battle; how the wounded are
taken up, conveyed to camp and cared
for. 1t has never been seen by our
citizens and we were fortunate in
securing such an exhibition.
The artillery and dismounted drills
are simply grand, aud as the pure
clesr tones Of the twelve or fifteen
bugles ring out upon the air and their
echoes roll from hill to hill the specta.
tor is filled with feeling that cannot
be inspired by any other sight on earth
Many Of US saw the riding hall drill
last year and every one who saw II
then will want TO see 1t again. Tt
those who have not seen this drill w
can only say that 1t alone Is well wortl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The trial of VIM. Hickman result
ed in his being found guilty of disturb
ing the peace and fined 81 and costs.
There seems little likelihood of L.
II, Potter's getting bond at present.
His brother went east yesterday to
endeavor to raise the amount, 8 900,
among relatives in Pennsylvania.
The ABILENE REFLECTOR says
that the Abilene men who lost thous-
and dollars on the wheel Of fortune are
the fellows who are always telling how
the National finances should be man
aged, and IL the REFLECTOR will
examine little more carefully it will
find that the fellows who were taken
in on those blacksmithing tools and
every other fake that goes through the
country are the very fellows who COM
plain about hard times and the poor
financial management of the govern
ment.-[ Salina Republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
County Campfr

A county campfire will be held in
Abilene. June 23rd, 1893, under the
auspices of the several G, A. Il. posts
and Womans Relief Corps OF Dickin-
son county. All old soldiers, whether
members of the &. A. Il. or not and all
friends Of the old soldiers, ara cordially
invited to bring there families ana
their lunch baskets and come out
and enjoy an afternoon and evening
around the old campfire.
The campfire will open about 2:30 p,
m. aud continue during the afternoon
and evening,
Supper will be had upon the grounds
coffee, beans and had tack will bt
furnished free. Those who desire
other Injuries will bring them In theil
baskets.
There will be a rouslng campfire
after supper. Department Commando
Kelley, Adjt. Gen. A. b. Campbell
Hon. j II. Mcclure, Hon. s. G.. Cook
and Mrs. Lucy II. Jones. Dept. Pres. o
the W. II. @. and other excellen
speakers will be present both day an,
evening.
The posts are expected to see tina
every old soldier in their respectiy
jurisdictions is specially invited to thI
campfire, for both afternoon and even
ing. COMMITTEE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Lower Fare to worlds Fair.

The Santa Fe route lowered the
Worlds Fair rate. 1t leads while
others follow, being irst TO cut the
price as well rs FIRST in quick and com.
Portable service.
The present ticket rate from Abilene
to Chicago and return Is 1913 80.
The Columbian Exposition represents
the world in miniature. You get a
European trip without the ocean yOy.
age. To miss this change for self
education would be a mistake always
regretted. Another mistake would be
TO not go over the Santa Fe ronte,
which has the best and most direct
line 10 Chicago. Passengers landed
within one TO -four block ofrapid transit
lines to Fair grounds.
Call on j. ID. Sweeney, local agent,
at Abilene and ask for illustrates
folder, describing Worlds Fair build
IingB, ETC. "a h
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15

the expense of the trip, Four troops
Of the famous Seventh cavalry have
been fighting in the Mexican border
troubles during the past winter and
will return to the fort tomorrow. 1t
will be a good opportunity for us to see
real live soldiers right from the field of
battle.
The rest of this noted regiment have
been in camp in tho target range
among the bluffs north west of the fort
for a month but will return to the bar
racks this week. This is probably our
only chance this year Of seeing so large
body Of soldiers at this, the finest
military post in the United States, and
considering the excellent program and
cordial invitation of the officers In
command 1t is only just that we go
with a larger train and more people
than ever before. COMMITTEE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
VERY DRY UP WEST.
Absolutely No Living Thing on
Western Kansas Prairies.

Absolutely No Living Thing on
Western Kansas Prairies.
An Abilene mau who returned yes
terday from Cove county says that the
dry weather In western Kansas IS sim.
ply appalling, All the flishy dispatches
of the rain makers to the contrary,
there is scarcely green thing in the
entire western fourth of the State
except along the watercourses. On the
prairies there is no more sign Of grass
than there was last March, the soil
showing brown, dry and barren. Wheat
that was sown last October lies in the
drill rows dry and unframed, not even
swelled by moisture. This is what is
meant sometimes when the westerners
say that wheat is not hurt any"
There is broad humor in that remark.
1t is not until one gets AS far east AS
Russell that much green shows on the
prairies and no crops to amount to any
thing are seen for many miles further
east. Western Kansas will have a
hard year and the people there will
have impressed upon them the lesson
that they should have learned long
time ago-that western Kansas was
never intended for farming purposes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
BoNACCORD BLASTS.
special REFLECTOR Correspondence.

special REFLECTION Correspondence.
BoNACCORD, June l3.-The corn is
growing fast and the wheat in this
section will surpass the expectations of
many.
Peter ID. Mersseman has purchased a
new self binder,
Frank IIarshman and family OF
Banner City. were visiting in this
locality last week,
Jamas Van Duyn did business in
Abilene on Tuesday.
Quite number from this neighbor.
hood will join the excursion to TT.
Riley.
Bruce +. Stewart and sister are
hcme from the high school. Bruce
finished his course.
John Eyer will assist his father upon
the farm this summer.
VIM. Baldwin and bride from Abb
lene visited relatives and friends here
on Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
WHEAT HARVEST BEGUN.
Southern Kansas Counties Are Reap
ing Grain.

lub uAdAhs
The signal service crop report shows
beginning In wheat harvest. 1t says:
Wheat has made a marked improve
ment generally In the central counties,
though some fields we're very mnch
damaged by hail (Reno reporting one
field of 1875 acres.entirely destroyedl.
Mitchell estimates her wheat from 8 TO
to 20 bushels per acre. Cloud reports
wheat headed out and some fields
having a good stand. In Washington
but little wheat left standing. Gener-
ally wheat is In good shape In the
middle division. Allen reports rust
In some wheat fields. Harvest has
begun In the southern tier of counties.
Corn has made great improvement
generally, In growth and color and,
though very backward is growing
rapidly. Oats are headed out up TO
the Kaw and are beading north; they
have generally greatly improved
though Allen reports red rust 10 some
oat fields. Grass continues In fine
condition except in the west where 1t
is in bad shape. Gardens and pota-
toes are generally reported in very
good condition. Chinch bugs have
reached Pratt and Stafford.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
ABOUT PEOPLE.

VIM. Gugler, one of east Dlckinson's
leading farmers, was IN the city.
Peyton Carter, one of the county's
best teachers, left at noon for Chicago.
II. NJ. Light, of the Detroit schools,
is home from visit to Chicago and the
Worlds Fair.
Ed. j. Thisler, formerly Of this coun-
ty but now of Burgin, KY, is spending
few days in this vicinity.
Miss Alma Brown and Cleyson
Brown left yesterday for the Worlds
Fair intent on seeing the big show in
oil its glory.
John Pinkham, of the Enterprise Co.
Operator, one of Dickinson's bright
printer boys, left for q sight Of the
Worlds Fair yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs. j. T. Mayor leave at
midnight for q three weeks eastern
trip, visiting with relatives at DeKalb,
Mo-, and seeing the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard waring left
yesterday for Chicago to see the
Worlds Fair for week. They will
visit friends in Missouri for a week
longer before returning.
Miss May Wilson, who has been here
attending the high school for the past
year, left this morning for her home in
Sterling, Colo. She was accompanied
by Miss Orpha Wilson who will spend
the summer In Colorado.
Rev. A. S. Dechant returned Sat.
urdsy night from his trip to Pennsyl-
vania and the Worlds Fair. He
attended the Reformed church general
synod and commencement OF his alma
mater and enjoyed the Chicago show
for two days.
Mrs. W. +. Gleissner, Mrs. Carrie
Hubbard, Mrs, W. II. Anderson, Mrs.
]. L. Bruuson, Miss Rose Gleissner,
Miss Nettie Geauque, Miss Carrie
Brunson made up a happy Worlds
Fair party that started for Chicago
over the Union Pacific.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
AROUND THE COUNTY.
Doings of Interest in Our Neighbor-
ing Communities.
NAVARRO NUGGETS.

NAVARRO NUGGETS.
Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
Navarro, June l3.-Cora Summer
came from Kansas City Saturday and
Is visiting her mother for few days.
Jacob Derr has sold his farm south
of here to Mr.. Reed and will look for a
new location between now and fall.
John lIomler has improved the looks
of his residence by recent painting,
The Chapman students are making
themselves useful assisting with the
with the work ut home since school
closed.
Jacob llammaker came up from
Lawrence where he has been attending
the University and will spend his
vacation among friends in the neigh.
borhOod Of Belle Springs.
Santa Fe Agt. Thompson and wife
were visiting in the country Sunday.
Fishing parties have been quite num-
erous but more chigpers have been
brought home than nsh.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
BIESEoKER RESIGNS.
The County Poor Farm to Have a
New Superintendent.

At the meeting of the board Of com.
missioners last evening there was
received the resignation of William
Biesecker as superintendent of the poor
farm to take effect July /, and today
the board advertises for a new super
intendent, A disagreement between
the board and Mr.. Biesecker as to
salary il the cause Of the resignation,
the board claiming that his salary WAS
TO cover the care Of insane while he
disagrees.
The board Of equalization today
transacted considerable business.
Finley & Brewers assessment IS
fixed at 1886; McFadden Bros, at
sl3, 800.
ID. Matteson, as guardian OF II.
Letter, had S5ls added to HIS property
valuation.
J. j. Watt, Flora, had $500 added
which had been wrongfully assessed
else where.
Treasurer was ordered to receive
$l7.si Ia full of taxes ON lots 10 and 2
block lI5, Ilerington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Demorest Contest.

Eight participants from the vicinity
of Sunnyside engaged in declamatoTy
contest at the NJ. Il. church at that
place last evening. The selections all
related to temperance and the success
full contestant was presented with a
Demorest medal. The declamations
were ably rendered and enjoyed by a
large audience. G, L. Rugh in neat
little speech presented the silver medal
to Miss Bessie Seaton to whom was
accorded first place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
See the header at
tachment on Buckeye
binder at Hodge Bros.
First published In ABILENE WEEKLY RE
FLRcToR, June 10. 1881
Publication Notice,
To II. @. Snyder and y. y. ode, OF parts IN
knowni

To II. @. Snyder and y. y, ode, OF parts IN
knowni
You and each OF you are hereby notified
that you have boon sued before me, tho
n Justice OF the Peace within
and for tho city OF Abilene In the county OF
Dickinson aud State Of Kansas, by John j.
Ryan and John r. Howe. partners as Ryan a
Howe that in said action garnishment
summons was Issued 90 John III. Mahan and
funds In his hands sufficient TO pay the
claim OF the said John j Ryan and John y.
Howe, partners as Ryan Howe, have been
garniaied, that said action will BIO tried on
the 18th day Of July, A, ID. 1893, at o'clock
n. M. and you fan 70 appear AZ that time
Judgment will be- rendered against you for
the sum OF one hundred four and ninsty-nvu
hundredths dollars (lOl D5), with Inter est
thereon AT per cent, per annum from July
8fd, A. ID. 1889. and Tor costs, and the SAID
garnisheo will be ordered TO pay into court
OF the funds belonging TO you In his hands a
sum sufficient TO satisfy said Judgment.
Witness my hand at Abilene, Kantas, this
10Th day Of June, A. ID. 1873
JOHN T.. QUINN,
Justice Of the Peace.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15

The following il the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Abilene post
Office for the week ending June 10,
1893. Have your mail addressed TO
street and number and IL will be
prom pity delivered.
Negley, Vienna Allen, Elk
Crosby. DIR T. Miller Earl
Mon Oe, ID Olney, II ID
TatmlH, Bennett Whoever. j II
white, Jr Thomas
n. D,--Uuder 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. GORDEN, L. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Umbrellas

The stock is very large and embraces
all grades of material as well as every
variety of handle. They were bought
DIRECT from "Belknap, Johnston h
Powell" of New York City, and
"Hirsch Bros.," of Philadelphia. A
word of inquiry about either Of the
above firms will convince anyone Of the
quality Of the goods we handle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Grocery Dept

20 10 good Rice, $l.O0.
10 Dried Peaches, n o.
II 10 Pure Baking Powder, rs o.
h Japan Tea, 20 G.
! n Young Tyson Tea, IS c.
l 10 Choice Roasted Coffee, rs Q,
l Fancy Basket Tea, 65 Q.
Sack Greenback Tobacco, SO.
10 choice Smoking Tobacco, 20 0.
ID Three Black Crows Tobacco
I0c.
10 Fishhook Tobacco, 4Oc,
Egg cases so worth 100,
70 bars Soap, | pound each, alec.
~ bars Fairbanks Soap, LOO.
bars Toilet Soap, Z G.
bars Mexican best Soap, 10 o.
IL bars Cocoanut Oil Soap, 20 Q.
Cuticura Soap, 10 c. cake.
Pears Soap, 10 c. cake.
! gallon can Apricots, as G.
gallon can Apples, SO o.
gallon can Peaches, 40 G,
can String Beans, loo.
can Apricots, $50.
bottle Catsup, I0c.
100 N Rock Salt, 40c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
China.


We have four different patterns of
Carlsbad China that we have recently
added to this department. The deco.
ration is very neat and the ware Is
guaranteed to be first class china. The
prices are much lower than many other
brands of ware that are really inferior
to the Carlsbad. At least we invite
careful inspection by any person who
wishes to purchase.
Plain white Cups and Saucers, 80
C set.
Please examine these,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Capes and Jackets.

The trade began early and was very
strong on this class of goods. We have
only a few left but will close them out
at BIG REDUCTION.
$3.50 Capes reduced to so.
$1,000 Capes reduced to $50,
$l3 80 Capes reduced 10 1000.
Prices on the above are lower than
you can buy the material and trim
mings to say nothing about making
and fitting them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Pound Dead in Bed.

A letter to Judge Hutchinson from
bis son in Ridge township says that
Edward Quigg, a bachelor living with
his father one and half miles west Of
Maple Grove, was found dead in bed
this morning. No details could be
procured as to the cause,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
First Published in the ABILENE WEEKLY
REFLECTOR June 10, 1893.
Notice of Final Settlement.
STATE OF KANs AS, a.

STATE OF KANSAS,
Dickin on County,
In the Probate Court IN and for said ooun-
ty.
In the matter OF the estate OF Jacob Hershey,
deceased.
Creditors and all others Interested In
the Aforesaid estate are by notified that
at tho next regular term OF the prob ate court
In and for said county, TO DO held
In the court room in the city of Abilene, In
the county OF Dickinson, and state aiOre-
said on tine third Monday In tho month OF
July, A. D., 1903, | shall apply TO said court
ELIAS KREADf.
Executor Of the estate OF Jacob Hershey,
deceased.
June ~, A. ID, 1895.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Lace Curtains

The seasons trade has been very
good in this line and we attribute the
fact largely to our values. A Noting
ham Curtain yards long aud 82 inches
wide at 800 per pair is a strong in
ducement to buyers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Silk Mitts--
LaceS-.
Hosiery

For Ladies 19c pair, worth Csc.
For Children 25c pair, worth 35
and 40c.
For Men l9c pair, worth SOC.
We have line OF cheap goods, hut
the above prices represent WEARERS
that will suit any person.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Glassware

Columbian Water Sets, $1.s5.
decorated pitcher and tumblers.
Columbian Tumblers $l.75 doz. The
newest tumbler made.
Plain tumblers, so C. doz,
Tankard Pitchers, SO C, each.
Sugar Bowls. 10 c. each,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Great Midsummer Clearance 81

Great Midsummer Clearance Sale.
From now until the 4th of July, |
will offer special bargains 20 all pur.
chasers of millinery. 1t will pay you
10 call on me before buying II you
iut nd going the Worlds Fair. Come
and examine my stock and get prices.
Miss NJ. ELLA EAGLE,
3O4 Broadway, Abilene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
TENNIS RACQUETS.

The Arlington, Eclipse and Special
are all Ilorseman's manufacture and
we offer them nc the same prices as are
asked in New York City.
Tennis Balls, Nets, etc, always In
stock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15

Sympathy is good but in case Of loss
policy 10 the the time tried and fire
tested "Hume Of New York" is much
better. T. X. WHITE, agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Dotted Swisses--

In light colors. Az their name indi-
Gates. they are light, cool, desirable
fabrics for hot weather, On sale at 15c
yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Notice.

The board OF county commissioners
will receive lids for experimenting the
county poor farm. Said bids TO close
at noon Friday. June 20, 1893.
O. IL. KoEPKE, Chairman,
Attest:
+. L. NoTToRF, Co. Clerk. 81 tw
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Irish Lawns

This is fine sheer figured material
that makes most desirable shirts waits
for Ladies', or dresses for Children.
Perfectly fast color. Only l5c yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Kiwa Dimitine--

A ready free seller at 15c a yard. We
have quite an assortment, and have
placed them on sale at SC a yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15

Is your property insuredS II not
why not attend to 1t at onceg See T. X.
White for lowest rates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
HammOcks--

We never bought as large stock as
we have this year and we propose to
sell them. You can buy good Mexi-
can Grass Hammock IL feet long with
rope supports for SO C.
Hammock Stretchers, 10 C. each.
Hammock Hooks, 20 C. pair.
TRAVELLERS will ind a very large
assortment OF Telescopes, Trunks and
Valises in this department OF almost
anything else to complete Tourists
Outnt".
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Chenille Covers

Full SKI size with fringe, only LOO
apiece. Larger sizes $50. 200 and
$50 each.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-15
Baby Cloaks--

Cream and Tan Cashmere Cloaks
with silk Embroidered Capes and
Skirts from 200 to 500 apiece,