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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
GROWING CHURCHES.
Solomon Presbytery Gained 400 Mem
Lsrs-sessiOn Doings.


The annual session Of the Solomon
presbytery covering ~ counties of
northwest Kansas adjourned at Her
ington yesterday with the annual
communion service and a strong and
able sermon by Rev DR.. Blayney, OF
Abilene. The session was well at
tended by ministerial and lay dele
gates and was interesting through
out.
The opening sermon Thursday
night was by Rev. Bradbury, OF
Lincoln. Rev. Halsey w. Clark, of
Clyde, was chosen moderator; Rev.
+. L. Thompson, Mankato, stated
clerk; Rev. +. $. Blayney, Phi. d., of
Abilene, permanent clerk.
The counties reported large gains
and additions and slight increase in
contributions. The Sunday schools
have increased 800 and the church
membership about 400.
Woman's foreign missionary work
was presented Friday evening by Mrs.
Wells. president Ladies' seminary,
indianapolis, and Mrs. Tweesdale,
Topeka.
On Saturday were reports from
committees on benevolent boards.
President A. d. Hewett, of Emporia
college spoke on education and Rev,
Dr. Flemming, superintendent OF
missions for Kansas, on the condition
Of religious work and interest in the
State.
Rev. +. l.. Lewis, of Bcloit, and
Elder Robert Fulton, Of Saline, were
chosen delegates to the general as
sembly at Saratoga.
Resolutions condemning the Kan
sas City, Kansas, lotteries and de.
manding that only such men as
would enforce the law he supported
for legislature and State offices were
adopted.
The sermon Saturday evening wa
by Rev. j. n. Rankin.
There was but one case Of discipline
before the prcsbytery, a matter from
north Dickinson, and it was rcfcrrct
to a committee for hearing May LIST
Next years meeting will be held il
CLYDE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
from Mondays Daily.l

The Sunday school convention
closed Saturday evening with a large
ly attended public service. Addresses
were made by Rev. W. l.. Seabrook
and State Secretary Drake.
Officers were elected for the coming
year as follows; President, j. IL.
Engle, Enterprise; vice president, W.
G. Wheeler, Chapman; secretary f.
+. Hollar, Abilene; treasurer, X. NJ.
White, Abilene; executive committee
Marion Sterling, Banner; c. c.
Sherwood, Ncwbern; ID. +. Shirk, Abb
lene. Delegates to State conventions
&. +. Worley, NJ. +. Sterling, Rev,
Koogle, G. d. Wood, VIM. Gugler,
Miss Timm, +. Schmidt, Rev. Is. f.
Hills, Mrs. o. j. Peters.
All bills were reported paid, In
Guiding 800 pledge to State work and
800 was pledged for next year.
Miss Douglass, Miss Strickler, Rev
Grassmueck made short addresses.
Resolutions were adopted thanking
the people OF Abilene and the news
papers; urging better preparatory
work, more normal training and
greater devotion on the part of Sun
day school workers, and commencing
County Worker Wood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
Patsy Curtis Sold.

Abilene's speedy trotter, Patsy
Curtis, 2;l6l, will after the present
season be no more Dickinson county
or Kansas horse. He has been sold
by r. n. Curtis to Hamilton and
Dehlendorf, of st. Louis, for land
valued at $4,000 and will be taken to
Missouri next fall. He will not go on
the track this year but will be used
for breeding. His two year olds are
making splendid horses and some Of
them will doubtless equal their sire's
fast time. He will remain here during
the summer. Next year he will be
put on the track again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
IN CHRIsT's CAUSE.
County Sunday School Annual Con-
vention.
tFrom Fridays Daily.l

tFrom Fridays Dailyl
The tenth annual convention OF the
Sunday school workers of Dickinson
county began its sessions this morn
ing under most favorable auspices.
The sessions are held in Grace Re-
formed church. Over 80 delegates,
representing all parts Of the county,
are present and are being entertained
by the Abilene people. This is an ex-
ceptionally large attendance from
abroad.
Vice President 4. L. Hollar presided
at today's sessions and Secretary c.
ID. Wood had charge of the records.
Miss Over was at the organ and made
an excellent accompanist. Singing
Evangelist Hill, now at Harrington,
came in at noon and will lead the
singing during the remainder Of the
session. Many Abilene people are at
tending the meetings.
j. +. Drake, of Topeka, State Sun
day school secretary, is present and
opened the morning session wi a
talk on Sunday school work.
Rev. +. II. Drake, Of Manhattan,
spoke ON The Wonderful Book
giving the result of careful Biblical
study.
"How to Improve Ourselves" by
Edward wilkins, of Wesley, was an
earnest plea for personal devotion.
1t was discussed by Mrs. Ida Fisher
and j. A. Graves in brief talks.
The church was well filled at the
afternoon session and many more are
expected on the evening trains.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
A Slippery Criminal.

The people of Herington have been
having some fun with a cow-stealer.
He abducted two cows last week and
the officers got on his trail, capturing
him down in Marion county. On the
way back, near Lost Springs, he broke
loose and only by lively chase on
horseback was he recaptured. Then
he was taken to Herington and put in
Jail under guard to await his examin-
alton today. Last night he over
powered the guard, broke out Of Jail
and escaped, probably for good. The
next time, II he is caught, he will be
put in irons and sent to the hotel de
Smith.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19

The secretaries Of the several county con-
vrntions are requested to forward 10 the un.
dcrsigncd chairman At Topeka, Kansas u
certified copy Of the credentials Of their sew
crul delegates Immediately upon the ad-
iournmcni ~ the county conventions, said
credentials to he received at Topeka not
later than the morning Of June Itl. The
credentials should show the posioilice address
of each delegate. From the credentials tho
Republican state central committee will pre-
pare roster Of those entitled TO participate
In the preliminary organization Of the con-
yentlOn.
by order OF the committee.
FRANK l.. BROWN, j. NJ. SIMPSON,
Secretary, Chairman,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19

The basis upon which the foregoing repre-
sentation Is hNed. Is that each precinct,
without regard to number Of votes cast,
shall he entitled To two delegates In said
conventions that for every ~ Republican
votes cast for Secretary " state In 1879, At
the several voting precinct, Of Dickinson
county, one delegate and for fraction Of 10
and over ono delegate. Committeeman OF tho
several precincts are requested 10 sec that
delegates are elected.
ny order Of the Republican Central Com
mlttcc. n. u. Ai.DHCB,
A. :. DAVIDSON, Chairman.
Secretary,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
Old Citizens.

d. Higgins, deputy assessor for
Abilene, has listed up the following
as the oldest residents OF Abilene
with their ages. They are all who
are past 80 years; John West SO, d.
b. Carpenter So, NJ. Edwards 81, II.
A. Bell 82, u. Densmore 50, j. b.
Houghton 80, J. &. Ingram 81 Mrs.
Catharine Smith so.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
Decoration Day Speakers.

The &. A. r. has nearly completed
ITS arrangements for Memorial day,
and has selected the speakers. The
Memorial Sunday sermon in the opera
house will be by Rev. A. S. Dechant.
The address on Decoration day will be
by Past Commander o. l.. Moore, Of
this city. Committees on decoration
etc, have been appointed and the day
will be observed with due appropri-
ateness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
4 Pure Grape Cream Of Tartar Powder
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re
Aector April i2, lseil
Road Notice.
STATE OF KANSAS, lss,
Dickinson County,
Office OF county Gle

STATE OF KANSAS, 49,
Dickinson County,
Office OF county clerk
April o, 1h0i
Notice Is hereby given, that on the oh diiy
of April, 1884, u petition signed by ~ l..
Humphrey aud IL Others was presented 70
the board Of county commissioners OF me
county aforesaid, praying for the vacation
of IA certain rond described us follows, Wa
That part NJ road No, ~, known as the NC
GOnigni road, described as follows: Non-
mpncinR al the center OF section elght ~ "
township thirteen 40 south Of range one W
past OF the 9th principal meridian extending
thence In n sOuth-westerly direction 70 ne
southwest corner OF said section eight ~; we
nlsn Drny that you cause 10 be opened inc
! following described road to-wit; Commence
! Inc nj Tie center of section eight % IN town.
| shIp thirteen 0D south OF range one ~ east,
| thence In u straight line aud ln westerly
! direction To the middle point OF the west line
! OF said section eight ~,
| WLpreu pOn, said board of county commits
| sioncrs appointed the following named per,
| sons, via: Lyman, Field Geo; a. Gould ana
! ~ A. Pontius as viewers, with lntructlons 70
| meet at the place OF beginning IN LihSoln
| township, on Friday the nth day OF May
| A. d. iSlI and proceed 10 view said road, ana
| give all parties hearing.
| by order OF the . ...,,,s.,,,,>,t,ae
HOARD or COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
| TsEAIl Il. L. NOrToRE
''-A"' County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Marriage license: John Coverdill,
Chapman, and Carlotta Flora, Man
chester.
Robert Kane and J. z. Campbell
have poems in new book Poets of
Kansas" Just issued by an eastern
house.
B. c. Cranston's occupation tax
case came up in police court. He
was assessed 50 and costs and appeals
to district court.
Mrs. Charity Knapp, aged &c,
died at her home south Of the city this
morning. Funeral services in United
Brethren church at IL II. m.
"A charter was granted yesterday
to the Church Of Christ society of
Hope. Trustecs-C. Il. Anderson, NJ.
j. Pease, b. d. Fry, j. X. Hatfield and
Martin Pease.
The Monitors chattel mortgage
sale came of at2 o'clock. Bids ran
from 80 cents to $3.50, at which
figure the hammer fell II is consid-
cred about rs much rs the business Is
worth.
"A draft for $1,000 was received
today from the A. o. U. W. for Mrs.
I. S. Barton and will be forwarded to
her in Washington. Her deceased
husband was member Of Abilene
lodge No. SO.
--Shockey 4 Co. have sold out their
interest in the general merchandise
store at Navarro to George Shockcy.
He is associated with b. +. Peters and
the two will make success. Both
are rustlers and popular merchants.
j. IL. Hooper, of Buckeye, had u
fortune in prospect last week in two
headed calf. The creature had two
perfectly formed heads joined at the
neck, with eyes, ears, mouths, etc,
perfect. Unfortunately it died soon
after being born.
A pretty baby boy born to Mr..
and Mrs. 4. NJ. Jones explains Toms
smiles. He had vowed never to
comb his hair until he had u son ia
name after himself and today hi
bought two new combs and an
electric hair brush.
The Charity Ball. is one Of the
famous dramas of the times and its
success has been one of the wonders
of stage history. 1t will be presented
by the Abilene Dramatic club in mos
skilful manner next Monday AM
Tuesday evenings.
DIR. Steelsmith has new studen
in his office in the person of A. &
Anderson, of Enterprise. Mr.. Ander
son has taught school for two year
and is bright, Woodworking youn
man who is making his own way /
world with distinguished success.
The county commissioners al
pointed viewers on several roads
named b. w. Peck and John LattO a
assistant examiners of the count
treasury and adjourned to meet a
Enterprise Monday to examine tn
bridge over the Smoky Hill, reporte
to be in bad condition.
C. A. Hodge hired some small boy
to dig dandelions out of his var
yesterday at 10 cents hundred. !
short time they had 400 plants u
and it looked as though they woul
have 100000 by the time the job va
finished. Charles declared the col
tract of and hired the boys by ii
day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
snrinkled with Milk.

This town is little luxurious
these days on street sprinkling. John
Wilson, a farmer living north OF town,
hitched his team on Third street. The
horses ran away up Spruce, then east
on Sixth to Buckeye, up which they
went for a half mile, finally being
stopped. A dozen cans of milk
sprinkled the streets on the way,
One wheel was smashed, but no other
particular damage done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
At His Old Game.

Marshal Favor received n notice
from the marshal Of Greeley, Colo,
stating that the same man who worked
the forged check racket on two Abb
lcnc banks had just done up two
Greeley banks for $40 each by til"
same method. \ reward OF so Is
offered for his capture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
Death in Flora.

Mrs. Emma Bowyer, wife of George
Bowyer, Of Flora township, died yes
terday OF pneumonia, aged 40 years.
The deceased was among the early
settlers of Flora township and leaves
husband and several grown children.
Funeral today at Prairiedale.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
Gallery Changed Hands.

The cold reliable" Hansbrough
photograph gallery on Broadway has
been purchased by Mrs. j. b. Gardner
who will conduct it hcnceforth. Mrs.
Gardner is an expert photographer
and fnishcr and all work will be
guaranteed. Patrons will find every
piece of work finished promptly and
satisfactory in every respect. Call
and inspect samples of photographs
inp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
Fifth District Convention.

4 delegate convention Of the Republicans
" the Flfth congressional district Will bo
held IN the opera house ut Junction Oity.
Kansas, at o'clock y. m. Of Thursday, May
18th, 1891, for the purpose OF placing In nom
lnatlon II candidate for congress from said
district. The basis OF representation from
each county shall be one delegate for each
so votes, or fraction over 100, Gust for Hon. J.
H. Burton for congressman at election OF
ls2. The several counties Of the district Will
be- entitled To the following representation
Ia. ia .nnv.ntl,n Vl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
Excursion Rates.

The Santa Fe will sell tickets TO
Hutchinson, account Second Annual
Musical Jubilee OF Kansas, Grand
Commandery Knights Templars of
Kansas, Grand Chapter Eastern Star,
at rate Of one fare for the round trip.
Date of sale, May 9TH to 10th, good
to return on or before May 18th.
Through chair car service without
charge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
CHAPMAN.

Miss Mamie Harris is in school
again, after II two weeks illness.
Miss Matte Coggeshall was visiting
in town last werk.
Chas. Moore and +. G.. Chronister
spent last Sunday at their homes in
Buckeye.
About forty Of our young people
spent u pleasant evening last week at
the home of Ira Whitehair. it being
his birthday.
Geo. Lark is in school again. lie is
taking course in shorthand.
G.. +. Real spent sunday in town.
He is having great success with his
work In Marion county.
Rev. Thomas Mcconnell, OF Wesley.
was In town Monday.
John Lowry has completed hi,
school at Dillon, and left this week fol
Emporia where he intends taking NJ
advanced work.
The faculty has decided to have tive
contests this year. The price of adj
mission will be the same rs on former
occasions.
The musical entertainment by Mis-
Lichenwaltcr and Miss Hayes, Of tn,
X L.. was one of the best ever rem
dcred in Chapman.
Lou Cooper and Miss Jennie Stanley
Of Abilene, spent Sunday in town, the
guests Of Miss Jcnnic's grandparents
No small objection which young
folks had to the old-timc spring-med
icincs was their nauseousncss. IL
our day, this objection is removed
and Ayers Sarsaparilla, the most
powerful aud popular Of blood-puril
crs, is as pleasant to the palate Us :
cordial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19

There /, no excuse for amy man to
appear in society with grizzly beard
since the introductions Of Bucking-
hams Dye, which colors a natural
brown or black.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
Retention to Mrs. Moore.

Pittsburg Headlight April -; The
reception given at the home of Mrs.
Edith NJ. Wood by the w. r. G., in
honor Of Mrs. Ida w. Moore, of Abb
lene, was success in every way. The
house was crowded all the evening,
and it would be hard for any COM
pany to enjoy themselves better than
the guests and visitors did on this
occasion. Mrs. Moore was the presi-
dent of the department of Kansas, W.
X. c. and presided at the convention
held here II year ago, and is very
favorablly remembered by number
Of our citizens, especially those
belonging to the order Of which she
was at the head. She is very ac-
complished, pleasant lady, and We
only regret that her stay was moi
longer that more Of our people might
have met her.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
Notice.

TO Whom il may concern
have this day withdrawn my name
as a member of the River Brethren
church. w. ii. EISENHOWER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
A RETIRED BUSINESS WOMAN.
Page From Her History.

The important experiences Of other, are
interesting. The following Il no exception.
~ had been troubled with heart disease eS
years, much OF that time very seriously, For
Ave years | was trentcd by one physician con-
tinuously. ! was In business. but Obliged Ia
retire on account of my health. A ply
slclan told my friends that I could not i've u
month. My feet and Limits were badly .wul-
len and | was indeed Ia IA serious condition
when gentleman directed my attention to
Dr. Miles New Heart Cure, aud said that his
sister, who had been AFFLICTED with heart dis
ease. had becn cured by the remedy. aud was
again "A strong, healthy woman, lpurchased
bottle Of tho Heart Cure, aud ia loss than
an hour after taking the FIRST dose could
feel decided improy ement In the circula ion
OF my blood. When had taken three doses
could move my ankles, something ! had not
done for months, and my limbs had boon swUl
! len 30 long that they seemed almost purified
Before ! had taken one bottle OF tho New
| Heart Cure the swelling had all gone down
and was 90 much better that did my owl
work. ON my recommendation six others ar,
taking this valuable remedy Mrs. Morgan
| 500 W, Harrison ~, Chicago, III.
| Dr. Miles New Heart Cure, q discovery Of ~
| eminent specialist In heart disease. iss sold b.
| all druggists on a positive gunrnntre,Or sen
| by the Dr. Miles Medical 90, Elkhart. Ind OF
receipt OF price, o. per bottle, six bottle. 10
] Is, express prepaid, IL II positively free from
all opiates or dangerous drugs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19
Sold 81 Horses.

All the horses on the Walnut Grove
stock farm, owned by the Kansas
Farm Mortgage Co., were sold ycstcr-
day to Fulch Bros, formerly Of CHI
cago, now of Lyon county. The 81
head were sold for $4,000 and were
started overland to the Lyon county
rancho Of the purchasers last evening.
FoR SALE-Chcap II foot Eclipse
windmill and tower, good as new,
Inquire Of VIM. Bicsccker or at this
office. 33-lc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-04-19

By order Of the Republican Central Com
mlttec Of the Flfth congressional district
W. n. FLETCHER, Chairman Pro Tenn
j. Is. ToMLISsoS, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-08
An Accommodating Justice.

"1here was an old justice of the peace in
Maine who administered law with great firm
ness, if not with inyarlable logic, said a
merchant TO a St. Louis Globe-D Democrat man,
land who In the goodness OF hts heart was
always prepared to not only take Qua his
costs in trade, but also TO trade out SNAIL
judgment and produce cash himself for the
benefit Of the plaintiff Tho result OF this
was, Of course, that in the long run bad debts
swamped up the entire emoluments of HIS
Office but he kept no books Of his own and
never observed the fact. On one occasion
was brought before him in a case in which $40
was claimed on the ground that IN agent OF
mine had pledged my credit. II was rather a
delicate question Of law, and IL is not very
surprising that the good man made what
considered mistake and decided against me-
l was young at the time, and demurred con-
siderably at the judgment. This hurt the
good man 8 feelings, and leaning forward he
said TO me IN a stage whisper: Don't fret;
the court will take IL out IN trade to oblige
you"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-08

reason, and GOD help the woman who has
TO work for a man who is not i'll, has TO
be cared for by the one who ought not TO
be the money maker.
AN ADMIRABLE CLASS OF WOMEN.
The woman who works to-day is to be
respected. Oftenest she does good work.
OfJenest she is honest and honorable.
Oftenest she is punctual about paying her
debts, and is much more square in money
matters than the average pan. Oftenest
she is working, not just merely for her
self, but for somebody else Oftenest she
is at her work, whatever it may be,
whether the weather be good or bad,
whether her heart be light or heavy, and
whether her body be weak or strong.
Oftenest she dosen't want to shirk any of
her responsibilities. but just once Ia q
while she has to ask you to be little
patient with her, because, though the
spirit may be very willing, the flesh is
weak; and so, just for this once, if one of
the workers is not quite up to the mark,
forgive her, because from a sickbed she
is debating the lines that come to you
over the signature of Bah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-08

Pierre L. Jouy, the naturalist Of the Smith
sonian Institution, who has recently died in
Tucson, Ariz.. was only SO years old. He was
equally interested in animal, insect and bird
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-08

Mrs. Leland Stanfords hobby is footwear,
and she seldom has less than twenty pairs
Spf boots. shoes and slippers in her wardrobe,
and each Is as dainty and as perfect as the
traditional Cinderella slipper.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-08

Mrs. Louise M. Tyler and twenty-six other
women have been appointed on the list Of
canvassers for registering the women voters
OF Colorado.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-08
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