Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-02-22
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Marriage license: John E. Gillett
and Leo N. Carpenter, both of Hope.
-. II. Sawtell, formerly of this
county, is principal of schools at Sa
betha.
The State oratorical contest will be
held at Topeka Friday evening. Feb
rusry 23rd.
s. Dessenberger ships car of
horses to Mt. Joy Pa. tonight over the
Rock Island.
The ground hog chuckles and Is
better satisfied than ever that he un-
derstands his business.
(. Shook & Hoffman have dissolved
partnership, and l.. Hoffman will con-
tinue the business. He has good
stock and will succeed.
The Ike johnson who died of sup
posed arsenic poisoning at Alma last
week Is said to be from Dickinson
cjunty. Who knows himY
"A brother Of Harry Sorber, who is
q brakeman on the Santa Fe, was seri'
ously injured Saturday night and is not
expected to live. He was taken to
Manchester.
Miss Clara Strickler, Of Chapman,
has been chosen TO represent the
county high school ard Dickinson
county at the international convention
Of the student volunteer movement
for foreign missions.
Rev. A. }. Nathan, Of Oklahoma,
but formerly of this county, leaves for
Africa next month to engage as a mis-
sionary. He gained about all the glory
out of his self-chosen title, "the con-
victed jew" that this country would
give.
The Comfortable creamery In Haye
township which has just been pur-
chased by b. f. EDgle and J. M.
Sheets will become full factory about
March 1st. The owners are practical
creamery men and will make success
of their new venture.
Cards received today announced
the wedding of Miss Lizzie Anderson
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Ander.
son, and A. s. Hill, at Quartermaster,
Wash, FeD. IA. They will reside in
Tacoma. Mr.. Hill and his bride have
many acquaintance and friends here
who will extend hearty congratulations
and wishes for happy and prosperous
life.
In the list of population of the
cities of Kansas, Harrington wat
omitted. A letter to Secretary Coburr
brings the reply that HeriDgton has
been returned with Lyon township by
the assessor for several years and tn,
county clerk has no way of separating
the figures. Hereafter the assessor
will, as he should, make special return
for HeriDgton.
"A cute copper bomb with a sweet
little fuse attached was donated the
REFLECTOR last evening, being found
outside the door this morning. 1t hal
been added to our collection Of
curiDsities the sword of Bunker Hill
aud the boycottlng resolutions Of the
Alliance IN 81. All such remembraDces
are thankfully received and carefully
preserved. Bring on your bombs.
The proposal to conduct the Popu
list campaign next fall by means OF
thestrical performances rendering POI
plays will meet with hearty approva
hereabouts. A rendition of Fiat Fa
kir or the Romance of SubtreasurJ
BILL" with skirt dances and specialtie'
by such artists as Frank Close, Dave
Matteson, George Livingston ant
Charlie Crawford will be away aheaC
of their usual attempt to discuss politi
cal questions.
Mrs. ID. o. Knisely, wife of tn,
well-known veterinary surgeon, dice
yesterday morning Of consumption
The funeral services were held yester
day afternoon at 4 o'clock at the resi-
deDce OF DIR. @. f. MennInRer, 1877
Topeka avenue. The remains wer,
shipped to Abilene for burial.-[Topekt
Capital, Sunday.
The remains arrived in this city
Saturday night and were laid to resi-
yesterday. Mr.. Knisely's friends will
extend sincere sympathy in his sorrow