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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-26

highest place. do waved ms wan1 over
the fire and the flames rose to the sky.
In a moment the snow was melted, tho
ground covered with grass, while the
birds sang and the earth bloomed with
flowers in the forest.
Under the brushyo0d one saw imu-
merable little white flowers, thick as
though one had sowed them, and as one
looked the flowers changed toIipe fruit,
and all this in a few moments Of time,
so that Mary could hardly cross herself
before the ground was red with straw
berries, like a sea Of blood.
"Quick, quick Mary, pick theml"
said the month Of June,
Filled with joy, she began to gather
them, and soon had a nice amount in
her apron, when, thanking the months,
she started joyfully homeward.
Helen and her mother were surprised
to see her come home with the straw.
berries
"But where did you find themf" ask
cd Helen sourly.
cup on the peak Of the mountain.
They are not hard to find under the
brushwood "
Helen took possession Of all the ber-
ries. A part she gave to her mother, and
deyoured She rest.
.Ao third day Helen, satiated with
the strawberries, longed for fresh picked
red apples.
"May,' she called, "bo quick and
nimble Go TO the mountain and seek
for red apples y
my God, sister, you know that dur
ing the winter the trees are without
leaves or fruit !"
"Ugly lazy bones Go, climb quickly
up the mountain and bring me back ap
pies, or remember We will kill you'
As usual her stepmother caught her
rudely, thrust her out Of the house and
barred the door behind her.
The poor orphan, weeping bitterly,
passed through the forest that led to the
mountain, She climbed up to the peak,
where the ~ months sat by the flaming
FIRE. They all sat motionless on their
stone seats, and old January as usual on
the highest
"Men Of God, let mo warm myself
by your fire. The winter wind freezes
me, she said.
Old January lifted his head and be-
gan to question her, why have you
como here and what do you seekf'
II seek red apples, said Mary,
ut Is midwinter now, said old Jan
uary, and not the time for red apples. :"
II know 1t, said the poor girl But
my sister Helen and my mother have
/ ordered me to bring them red apples
from the mountain Or they will kill
me. y
Hearing this, old January rose from
his seat and went to one o. the older
men and gave him his wapl
"Brother September, seat yourself in
the place Of honor.
The month Of September seated him
self On the highest stone and waved his
wand over the flre- The hsmes sprang
toward ths ssy, taking red tinge,
while the snow melted rapidly. The
leaves Of the trees fell, one by one,
blown here and there by cold breeze,
and the sun shone yellow The ornhan
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ALL OUT OF DEBT.
Abilene's School District Pays Off All
Its Warrants.

As will be seen by a notice else
where the board Of education an
nounces its readiness to pay all war
rants Of the district something that
has not been possible in many years
A special meeting Of the board or
dered all teachers salaries paid up to
date and this has been done and even
after paying all warrants there will
be surplus on hand.
This condition speaks volumes for
the good management of the board
and Its economical conduct Of the af-
fairs of the district II has brought
about the best condition Of the dis
trict's finances in many years and de-
serves much credit. A clean bank
account is mighty good Christmas
present to the taxpayers Of the dis
trint
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TOOK A LONG FALL.
Tom Brown Tumbles With a So.
Foot Pole.

While at work on one Of the heavy
electric light wires near the power
house just at noon Monday Thomas
Brown had Il bad fall, He was at the
top of a pole dlscntangIing some
wires, The pole was heavily weight
ed and broke off at the bottom taking
Mr.. Brown down with it, When, as
he supposed, near the ground he
jumped clear Of The pole but struck
lal on his iacoana wns knocked scnsc-
less. He recovered consciousness soon
but is still in a badly shaken up con-
diIion, although It is hoped that no
serious results will follow. His pres
ence Of mind In jumping probably
saved his life.
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CHAPMAN.

The oyster supper given in the
Congregational church last week was
well attended.
The ladies Of the NJ. u. church gave
a dinner and supper Wednesday,
The second eleven Of the high school
and the Holland football team played
here Saturday The former won by
a score Of lG to O. A number Of the
boys on both sides were hart
The annual entertainment for the
library fund will be given Friday
night. An excellent program has
been prepared.
Examinations at the high school arc
nearly over. The fall term closes to-
day, Vacation Is 10 be for ten days.
Prof Atwater gave reading Satur-
day night at Westmoreland and anoth-
er nj Louisville Monday night Of this
week, having large audiences at both
places.
Mrs. K. Randall, an old and res
peclcd citizen Of Chapman died at 2
O'Clock Thursday morning, Of heart
failure. She retired in usual health
the preceding evening but awakened
her husband at 2 O'Clock telling him
she was choking. He Immediately
got her up in the rocking chair where
she expired before assistance could be
summoned. Mrs. Randall and her
husband were old settlers Of IBIS
county, moving here 20 years ago.
She leaves three children beside the
griei,ssricken husband to mourn her
dccease.
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toni
A widow lived with her two daugh-
ters, Mary and Helen The former was
her stepdaughter by her late husband,
but Helen was q child by first mar
riage, OF Helen she was very fond, but
poor Mary she did not like at all, and
the more that she was much prettier
than her sister. As the girl was not
vain, she could never understand why
her mother flew in rage every time
she looked at her, and why she had to
do all the work and drudgery Of the
household, while her sister Helen dress
cd herself and went from one amuse-
ment and entertainment to the other,
To all this unkind treatment from her
mother and sister Mary submitted with
out reproach.
But her angelic resignation did not
soften their hearts Every day they be-
came more harsh and exacting, and as
the years went by more unkind to her,
for Mary was growing more and more
beautiful, while Helen was older and
uglier. At last her stepmother thought,
II must chase her out Of the house, this
pretty orphan, Or will never marry my
own daughter, as all the youths will
prefer Mary, and my girl will remain
an old maid" So both her mother and
sister determined to make her fathers
house unsupportable for the poor girl.
One day in midwinter Helen insisted
upon having violets from the forest.
"You will go to the forest, Mary, in
the mountain, and gather yiolets. Iwish
to have a bunch for my bodice. They
must be fresh and odorous. Do you
hearf" she cried in a harsh voice.
my God, good sister," cried Mary,
"you do not think Of what you are say
ing Whoever saw violets growing un-
der the snow?' cried the poor orphan,
signing
"Wretched girl Do you dare disobey
mef" cried Helen. "Not a word more.
Be off Remember that If you do not
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2py and Prosperous New Year. the Reectos Greeting One Of
liant light, and climbing ever onward

liant light, and climbing ever onward
till she had reached one Of the highest
peaks she came to bright open fire,
round which were u large stones. On
these stones were seated IL men. Four
Of them were old with white hair; four
less old, and four were young men and
very handsome They were all gazing
into the fire.
These men were the u months Of the
year, and great January, who was seat
cd higher than the rest, had a long,
white beard and snowy hair. In his
hand he held a wand
Mary at first was paralyzed with fear,
but after a few moments Of stupor and
silence she regained her courage, and
approaching them said: ''Men Of God,
allow me to warm myself by your fire.
l am trembling with cold. !"
Old January raised his head and said:
"Why are you here, my maiden? What
do you seek?"
II am seeking. violets," answered
Mary.
1T is not the season Of violets, said
January. "Do you net see snow lying
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-26
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY.
CHURCHES OF ABILENE HONOR
THE HOLY SEASON.
Music and Sermons in Especial Re.
membrance Of the Coming Of the
Years Great Holiday-An Address
to the Workmen.

Church services Sunday were replete
with hints Of the coming Christmas
day and the large congregations
greatly enjoyed tie song and ad-
dresses.
The Episcopal choir rendered some
fine Christmas music. The altar and
lectern were covered with the festi
val hangings Of white, there were
bouquets Of chrysanthemums on the
former and sprays Of holly on the
dosel. Rev. W. b. Clark preached a
fine sermon, from a portion of the
Nicene Creed. There are services at
this church every Sunday morning,
lay reading alternating with the
fortnightly service held by Rev. Mr..
Clark.
In the Lutheran church was the
usual special Christmas remembrance.
Miss Ursula Ellison sang the morning
offertory and Rev. Dr.. Haithcox
preached on "The Peace Of God" The
evening was union service with the
Presbyterans and Rev. DR.. Blayney
made the address, speaking on "Glo-
ria in Excelsis." Miss Atkinson, Miss
Gleissner, Miss Ellison and Mr.. Speer
sang solos and there were duets, quar-
tettcs and choruses, The service was
very attractive as well as in due har-
mony with the occasion.
The Presbyterian church choir had
arranged 4 most charming program
which we published saturday. The
morning oIlertory was "Hark, My
SoulN (Nevin) by DR.. and Mrs. lIcw-
ett and DR.. Blayncy preached on
Christmas themes. The afternoon
service included AN alto solo BY Miss
Atkinson and quartette BY Mrs.
Hewelt, the Misses Atkinson and Miss
Peters. The days observance was in
thorough keeping with the Christmas
season.
At the Reformed church Rev. A, s.
Dechant had an especial addition to
his congregation in about go members
9i Abilene lodge A. 0. U. W. who
marched to the church in body.
The sermon was on the law of charity
and most impressively did the speak
or portray its part in Gods kingdom,
applying it to the fraternal work Of
the lodge to which he was speaking,
The Methodist church had its quar-
terly communion in the evening, Rev.
W. H. Underwood, presiding elder,
preaching the sermon. In the morn
ing the pastor, Rev. L. E. Tarbil,
preached on "The Christ Child Found
and the address as well as the music
Of the day was especially devoted to
the sentiment of the season.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-26

A dose that Is always seasonable is
a dose Of Simmons Liver Regulator,
the "King of Liver Medicines" 1t
keeps the liver active; the bowels reg
ular; prevents Biliausnessi and pro-
notes digestion. In fact helps keep
You well. Il have watched it's ef-
fects in families where ! have prac-
ticed, and find it admirable; both al
teratiye and tonic In Its action. DR.,
4. W. Mason, Macon, Ga,
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she already knew the way, and without
hesitation climbed up the peak, where
the IL months sat round the fire, old
January, as before, on the highest seat.
"Men of God," she said, let me
warm myself by your firel l am trem-
bling with cold. "
Old January lifted his head and ask
ed
"Why have you come here and what
do you seek?"
"Ihayecome to gather Strawberries, y
said Mary.
1T is now midwihteFahd strawbor-
ries do not grow under the snow an
swered January.
."I know it, said Mary sadly. "But
my stepmother and sister have ordered
me to bring them ripe Strawberries. Tell
me where | can gather them.
Old January rose slowly from his seat,
approached tho month that sat opposite
him, and giving him his wand said,
"Brother June, seat yourself on the
highest stone
The month Of June went and seated
himself on the stone that marked tho
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Laid to Rest,

The funeral services of the late Mrs.
A. +. Oswald were held Sunday ai.
ternoon from the Methodist church,
Rev. h. \. Tarbill officiating. Many
friends and neighbors were present to
show their respect for the deceased.
The remains were laid 10 rest in Abb
lene cemetery. Three sons, Frederick
Oswald, Of Salt Lake City; Edward
Oswald, Of Wood River, Neb., and
Amos Oswald, dr. Of Vinland, Mich,
arrived home to attend the funeral.
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spelling School Winner.

A successful spelling school and
literary society meeting was held at
Rosedale last evening. As on former
occasions, Miss Jennie Troxel held
the floor. The teacher, G. G. Cress,
wishes to thank the large crowd ior
The attention and good order that pre-
vailed. Come again.
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KILLED THE HORSE.
A Runaway Which Came Near Being
a Fatality.

Mrs. Indiana Wilson,aged about 55,
living southwest Of city, while driv-
Ing home from town Saturday even
ing with a cart and horse met with a
serious accident. The horse ran away
throwing her out, breaking her left
arm just below the elbow. A shaft Of
the cart was broken and penetrated
the horses shoulder, necessitating
the animals being killed. Mrs.
Wilson's arm is badly injured, the
bone protruding through the skin.
pr. Steelsmith is in attendance and
she Is getting along well.
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. Luna, whom the poets praise,
And deem 1t pleasant duty.
How often in my simple lays
I've sung your chastensd beauty
deemed your habits all were nice,
Your virtues remember,
But now--go pack your head in ice
You're twice full this December.
-(Tom Cordry
II. Bergstresser dentist. sou
Marriage license Frank Eggles-
ton and Jennie Woods, Carlton.
The dispatches announce an in
crease in the pension Of G. !. Jones Of
this city, a deserved recognition.
Congressman Calderhead OF this
district Is at the front in congress.
He is on the committees OF currency
and banking and railroads.
The River Brethren Sunday
school reelected D. I. Shirk supcrin-
tendent; P. J. Hoffman, assistant
Elder II. Davidson and j. X. Forney
are the board Of control.
Mrs. l.. II, Lifts received news
this week Of the death Of her brother,
Mr., Amos Beemer, Of paralysis, in
his 6sth year. He had been in the
mercantile business over forty years,
when he retired two years ago to en-
joy his pleasant homeat Lake Winola,
Wyoming Co.. Pa.
Talk about disappointment the
average person don't know what II Is.
Think of the man who has been count
ing on getting married AS a Christ
mas celebration but on marching up
before Judge llu'chson today was re-
fused license on the ground thu, he
was too nearly related 10 his hoped
for bride. It's mighty dull times for
him.
Ono Of the booby prizes ought to
be given the woman who LEFT her II
months old baby in the bottom Of her
buggy On North Broadway this after
noon while shc went on prolonged
sight seeing expedition. The little
thing cried for Il quarter Of an hour
until some men--the rough, cruel
things, YOU rescued it and
tended the child until its loving (A
mother appeared
Henry Hanks, who used 10 teach
school at Manchester and Is now
Indian school superintendent III
Washington gets $1,000 4 year "and
found" He has 1 employees undi is
the most important man IN three
counties. lie Is 50 miles from Il
railroad, never gets n paper less than
10 days old but saves money aud Is
happy. He thinks there will be u
biz silver mine boom in northern
Idaho soon.
--Eyorything goes in this world,
Opera House Manager Patiison TO
help the Prcsbyterian' took as part
rental for the concert last week 40
tickets Of admission and sent them TO
the high school where they were dis.
tributcd to the upper classes Con
ner Malott wrote pattison up as ''a
cay Lothario" and said he escorted
40 young ladies' to the show and
mailed the item to the Kansas City
World Tho paper made il a sensa-
tional and II don't look half as funny
in print as It was probably thought it
would
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and not human trace was to be seen,
while no voice answered to her loud
call. Long she wandered at hazard In
the snow, while it fell IN avalanches and
an icy wind blew from the mountain.
Mary In tho meanwhile had cooked
tho dinner and MIXED The COW, but
neither Helen nor her mother was to be
found.
Her daily work was now ended, the
day had gone and night was coming Oh.
What can have happenedH
"Oh, my God p said the excellent
girl, and opened the window to look out
The storm had ceased, the sky was
brilliant with stars, while the snow
glimmered like diamonds by their light
mot q trace Of q human being was to
bo seen. Mary sadly shut the window.
She made the sign Of the cross and pray
ed for her sister and stepmother. In vain
she waited for them at breakfast and
dinner, They never came,
Both Helen aud her mother were
frozen in tho mountain, and Mary In
herited the little cottage, the COW, and
a small field. 1t was not long before she
married an honest farmer, and they both
lived In peace and happiuegs ever after.
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saw but very few flowers, and those
only autumn ones In the dells meadow
saffron and high ferns were growing be-
tween the autumn brushwood and BRAN
bles.
Mary looked in vain for red apples
till all at once sho noticed a tol6rably
tall apple tree, and up on the top branches
she saw few red apples.
Hasten to gather them,n cried Sep
tember.
The young girl joyfully shook the
tree, and one apple fell. She shook IL
again, and second rolled to her feet.
"You have enough, said the month.
Hurry home again.
The orphan picked up the apples, and
thanking the months hurried home
Helen and her stepnother were aston
ished to see her return with tho apples
and ran to open the door
BAIL How did you manage to pick
them?' asked Helen.
"A few still hung on tho apple tree
on the top of the mountain, said Mary.
"Why did you not bring more?' cried
Helen angrily, "You ate them up on
the way, you ugly mins p
''No, good sister, did not taste ono, !"
said Mary, "Ihe first time | shook the
tree one apple fell; the second timo an
other. That is all. | was not permitted
to shake the tree third time, but or
dered to go home, "
Helen, who loved fine fruit, left of
prosecuting her sister for the time, and
bit into tho apple. She found it deli
cious, the sweetest she had ever eaten,
and her mother agreed with her, but
both, after having eaten one, were dis
satisfied. They wished for more.
I'm tell you what, mamma" said
Helen. "Give me a cloak and l will 70
to the mountain myself That horrid
girl would finish by deyouring all the
IL dnd the mountain md the annla traa
ond once thoro tho f,thors nav sco,a a.
thoy liko + viii not loayn ,hom mil
have shaken down MI the apples y
Needless Of hor mothers disapproval,
Haloy mt M tha plont aud n warm hond
and started for tho mountain, Hor
mother stood bv tbe door and oazed M
or her fiji she was lost 10 sight.
Tho pronnd wos covered with snow,
not a human footstcp was to be seen,
hnt after wandering here. now there,
Helcn saw ;he fame Of tho fire. far
above her md began climbing. After a
short time she reached tho peak Of the
maintain and saw tho fro ronnd which
the 10 months were sitting. At first sho
hesitated and was frightened but soon
recovering berself sho went boldly to
the fire md stretching ont her hands
warmed herself without asking permis.
sion or even noticing the 70 months.
"What brjups you horo and what seek
ymYn asked old ,January stcrnly.
"You have no right to question me,
old eraybeard WHY do You wish to
know what | soekfu answered Helen
haughtily, and turning her hcad and
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Abilene Prize Winners.

j, l.. Worley won six first prizes on
his chickens exhibited at the Herring
ton poultry show. ?. II. Halleck
won a special prize of $3.50 for the
best pair Of buff cochins.
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PAST AND PRESENT.
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hhu approacneu o,ie u ,ne younger nlei,'
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place
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whlle beneath ,hem the grass grew green
ana inc ground was covered WIN priln,
roses ana oowsiips, ~ was spllng anu
tne ground was qul'e piue WIN Vioie'S
that grew under inc prushwooa'
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New Years was not observed as a
Christian festival until the year 4S7,
aud there is little mention Of IL IN tho
records before the eleventh century. 1t
was not included iu the liturgy until
1860 a, d.
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For Sale,

A new 5O-barrel flour mill in good
funning order, in rich section O
farming country. Also 30 acees Of
bottomland adjoining mill-site and
good house. Best of reasons for sell.
ing, Inquire Of
Mrs. c. KAssABAuM.
lS.2mo Industry, Kansas.
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NEW YEARS CHIME.

Toll for hopes enchantments blighted,
Toll for loves fond pledges broken,
Toll for want and woe unspoken,
Toll for mourners sadly weeping,
Toll for sins vast harvest reaping.
Toll, toll, toll!
That while the world shall stand
Sin and woe shall fill the land
Toll, toll, toll
Ring, ring, ring
A welcome to the bright New Yearl
Life, hope, Joy
On his radiant brow appear.
Hearts with love are thrilling,
Homes with bounty filling
Ho, ye warders Of the bells,
Ring, ring, ring
For winters bracing hours,
Ring for birth Of spring and flowers,
Ring for summers s fruitful treasure,
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THE GOOD MONTHS.
Copyright 1886, by American Press Associa-

TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN.