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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-03-29

ROYAL HOOD,
Was born in Topsham nearly 80 years
ago, has always resided here, and until
the last few years has followed the dou-
Bile occupation of farmer and carpen-
ter, and his handiwork is visible in
many of the buildings of this village
and vicinity.
His wife was Clarissa Batten, and
they have walked together the journey
of life for sixty years. Four sons and
three daughters have been born to
them. Eliza Ann (deceased) Mrs. A.
Sawyer of Topsham Diantha L., wife
of Almon Johnson a wheelwright of
West Fairlee Martha, Mrs. J. w. Mer-
rift of Topsham Warren V. of Tops
ham, an extensive farmer and cattle
dealer; Alvah deceased at the age of
I6) Erwin NJ, farmer in Topsham
Elmer A. of Topsnam. Born upon
the paternal homestead, and farm bred,
he possessed natural aptitude for me-
chanical pursuits, that first asserted it.
self when he came to the village at the
age of IS, and soon commenced to run
the board saw. He followed the dou-
bic occupation of sawyer and carpen-
ter as occasion offered, at Topsham,
Norwich and other places until 1890.
In the meantime he had married Etnie
Hayward of Orange. After running
the wheelwright shop year in 1890 he
went into the grist mill and had two
years experience in this line. Upon
tie organization of the creamery Oct.
"a, 1892, Elmer Hood was elected
superintendent and has conducted this
business from small beginning to the
present success. The creamery started
with 1000 pounds of milk per day, and
within two years this amount increased
to 5000 pounds daily. Only five pat
rons have ever left this creamery, and
they because they were nearer to an
other station. The, creamery located
in the village with a capital of $4,000, is
now making about 47o pounds of but
ter every second day. 1t is the foun-
dation of successful farming in Tops
ham to-day.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-03-29

H. w. Chalmers married Anna B.,
daughter of ]. A. Colby of Corinth, in
1892, and they have a little daughter,
Annabele. MIR. Chalmers is conduct
ing lively business that conduces to
the prosperity of all classes, and is Sc
curing a deserved and extensive pat
ronage in Topsham and adjoining
towns. He is one of the pushing, sue
cessful young men of the town.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-03-29

office Of ] O. Livingstone, Esq, Of
West Topsham in the spring of 1867,
and was admitted to the bar at the
December term of the Orange County
Court in 1869. Since that time he
has been successfully engaged in the
practice of his profession at West Tops
ham.
His success in many important cases
in which he has been employed, is due
to his Scotch pluck, and his energy,
and the personal interest he takes in
! his work.
R. M. Harvey is man of warm,
sympathies and strong personality,
and is very effective jury advocate.
There is no Flush and feathers" about
him, he is as plain and approachable
as any old farmer and as tender heart
ed as woman, but let the opposing
counsel tread on his clients toes and he
will presently discover that Old Tops
ham, as he is styled by some of his
brother attorneys, is full grown six
footer with all the modern improve
ments." He is one of the recognized
leaders of the Orange County bar. Since
1890 he has become largely interested
in the lumber business He controls
about $500 acres of wild and timber
lands lying in Topsham, Orange and
Groton. He has a large steam mill on
the west branch of Waits river and
handles from one to two million feet
per year, employing about fifty men
in the woods and about the mill in the
winter He also runs farm located
near his mill.
Always pronounced republican,
Mr.. Harvey has held various town off
GERS, was states attorney in 1873 and
has twice represented his town in the
legislature, and here he served on i'm
portant committees and was elected one
of the supervisor of the insane asylum.
He was elected state senator from Or
ange County in 1890.
Mr.. Harvey was united in marriage
to Cora l., youngest daughter of Maj.
Roswell M. Bill OF Topsham, in 1870.
Three children have been born to them
Erwin M. a student of U. V. NJ, Laila
J. and John N.
Major R. M. Bill married Miranda
Nelson in 1898 and the year following
removed to West Topsham, where for
six years he was employed in the store
of his brother. Carlos P. Bill meanwhile
holding the office Of deputy sheriff. In
IS45 he opened store on his own
account at that place and continued
till 81; he represented Topsham in
81, IS, SO and 81, was member of
convention in SO and
state senator in So and 50; he set
led several estates, was Captain and
Major of militia, and a director of
Bradford bank. He was an energetic
and upright citizen and was useful and
influential in his day and generation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
is Your Duty to Help Defeat the Mongrel Outfit.
COULD NOT AGREE.
Schoolboard Holds a Fruitless Meet
ing and Adjourns a Week.

Adeadlock occurred Monday night at
the schoolboard meeting which was
called for the purpose of electing Il
principal for the southside school.
The committee on schools presented
two reports. The minority report by
j. +. Brewer recommended Miss Mar
garet Wilson, one Of the city's sue
cessful teachers for many years, for
the position. The majority report
presented by DR.. M. H. Hewctt and
+. Z. Nottorf recommended W. H.
Phipps, of Hayes township. Consid-
cradle discussion followed the presen-
tation of the reports and the vote on
each stood 3 to 5. Finally the mat
ter was referred back to the commit
tee and the board adjourned to meet
again next Monday night.
In justice to Mr.. Phipps his friends
say that he positively is not an appli-
cant for the position and yesterday
wrote a letter to the board so stating,
which letter was read last evening.
He has accepted the position of prin-
cipal of the White City schools and
positively refused to have his name
here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
From Mondays Dsily.]

The Justices court case at Solomon
Saturday afternoon before H. Whitley
was a hot one while it lasted and re-
suited in Ed Yeadon being found
guilty Of violating the ordinances
and fined 800 and costs, for which his
employer, Frank Carter, gave bond
and appealed the case to the district
court.
The building he was moving was
already inside the fire limits and Mr..
Carter only proposed to move it from
one end Of the lot on which it stood to
the other end. The ordinances, how
ever, provide that no building shall
be moved at all inside the fire limits
except be explicit permission and a
nice little point was raised as to wheth-
er or not moving the building from
one end Of the lot to the other broke
the rule. Mr.. Carter proposes to
fight it out and see.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
Shifting Soil.


lReal Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill Abstracter.l
Chas 4 Harris to ? L friz NJ swl
l3 mel sci ll-ll-2, $1,000.
Isaac Shockey to j L Nissley und Its
60 and 62 on 9Th st S & A add Abb
lene, $1,000.
Henry Ehrsam to James Frey 5Ox2l0
It in Il ] sec 20-l3-3, $3.50.
W L Gleissner to Ella l. Gleissner 1t
Al on N End st 7 d McCs add Abb
lene, 81.
K W ? Muse to Saml Bricker sw II
12-l, 81.
saml S Walck to Geo NJ Noble lot lS
blk % X & II add Abilene, s3j.
W 0 Burr TO Thomas Able Its 2l-2j-
26 blk q and It's 10 and 20 blk u
Fairyiew add Abilene, 81.
County by Co elk to Mrs DR. A Levi.
1t 80 on 9th st Solomon, Sc.
saml Mettlcr to John H Poister ae
Of side Of u ac Of West side Of
nwl mel 2l-l3-3, 800.
Louisa Stonecypher to L L Conrad 1t,
81 and 33 on 3rd st Solomon,
$1,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
WANTED IT FOR BLOOMERs.
A Tramp Steals Some Dress Goods
Is He Caught

There was a wild and woolly scene
over on West Second Monday evening
about six o'clock. 1t family re-
sembled the Jackson's Hole massacre
and Marshal Favor mounted on a
fiery nag fifty represented the COM
mandcr OF the troops. But he was
not after Bannock Indians. A man
had been seen to steal a bolt OF cheap
calico from the display in front Of
McFadden's and take to the woods.
Favor with about % helpers went on
the hunt, but they did not find the
man. Later u stranger giving his
name as Frank Howard was arrested
and escorted to the bastile. 1t is
supposed that the calico was TO be
used for boomers. Probably the
poor mans wife ust insisted on
joining the bicycle brigade and as he
could not afford to buy her a uniform
there was nothing to do but steal it.
The calico Is not yet found and she is
probably at work on the new gar
mcnt.
About 0 O'Clock a plain drunk was
run in. He gave his name as Gabe
Hubbard. The officers have a theory
that both men belong to u gang Of
six that went westa couple weeks ago.
While here then they sold new gold
filled watches at ~ to 81 each, an IN
dication that they got them mighty
cheap somewhere.
Hubbard was turned loose today.
Howard is held for appearance in
court. 1t is not exactly certain
whether he got the calico from
McDonald's or McFadden's and II |
may be that no case can be made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
BONACCoRD.

Miss Clara Ross Of Abilene is visit
ing in the neighborhood.
James vanduyne kicks up his heels
over the arrival Of another boy at his
house.
Misses Lizzie Miller and Jennie
Mersseman attended the c. i. conyen-
ton at junction last Tuesday
The mail will be delivered at this
Office three times week hereafter
Mrs. Allison Spith has returned to
her home at Niles after a short stay
with relatives here.
j. b. IIarshman is recuperating in
health after having a severe attack Of
rheumatism.
The c. i. will give an ice cream
and peach social at the residence Of
Daniel Emig on Wednesday evening,
Aug. 2S. Everybody is invited to at
tend.
Us. Patterson Of Carlton has been
threshing in the neighborhood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
NEWBERN.

Mrs. Snider is slowly recovering
from a severe spell Of sickness.
Miss Mary Eyster was calling on
friends in this community last week.
S. NJ. Wenger and wife left for Mis-
souri, on Wednesday morning. They
are driving.
Revs. Hope and Dcsenberger held
preaching services in the Lively Hall
school house Saturday evening.
Miss Maudc Grccnman OF Abilene
has been engaged as teacher at the
Heindel school, four miles south Of
Abilene.
Levi Markley rode his wheel home
last Sunday and owing to the rain
had to return Monday on horseback
The German Reform Sunday school
held its annual picnic in HoiTman's
grove last Thursday. The day was
spent in playing games and ieasting
on lee cream and cake All who at
tended report good time
c. d. Lank will instruct the bright
young minds Of the Harmony school
the ensuing year
Knox school will be taught by
Anna Engle; Lively Hall. VIM. Lesh-
or; Garfield, Miss Fritz falrylew'
Bertha Woolverton. Despite the
hard times most districts have voted
seven month terms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
Gun Scared the Horse.

Mr.. Neumiller, brother of Mayor
Neumiller Of Solomon, while driving
home last evening from Solomon to
the Simon Stein farm south Of Solo
mon, had a serious accident. Some
one behind the hedge fired a gun
frightening the horse he was leading.
The buggy was upset and when he
was picked up it was found he had
fractured his right leg. DR.. Steel
smith was called, attended bis injury
and left him resting fairly well.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
Beware Of 0intments for Catarrh
that contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will
do Is ten fold TO the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure manufactured by F. j.
Cheney u Co., Toledo. o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by +. j. Cheney &Co., Testimonials
free,
iU'sold by Druggists, price 75c. per
bottle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22

nothing illegal in the method Of
county printing which has been used

nothing illegal in the method o1
county printing which has been used
without question in this county for
the past many years. Duringall this
time the REFLECTOR published all
printing in both weekly and daily.
As to the charges Of illegality, the
commissioners have carefully ex-
amined the law and have taken legal
advice upon the question and we are
of the opinion that there is no law in
the statutes prescribing in what
manner or what style Of type county
printing shall be set. II is a
matter entirely Of contract between
the commissioners and the paper that
that does county printing. During
my term of office the board has also
had a number Of county printing bills
examined before they were acted up
on, by two experienced printers, and
they did in every instance pronounce
the measurement correct and the
charges according to law
have also been unable to find a con-
tract upon the records Of this county
that prescribes the style of type or
the manner in which type should be
set, by the the official paper of the
county.
1t appears that in the past, the
matter Of whether county printing
should be set solid or otherwise, has
been been left entirely with the COM
missioners, the county clerk and the
official paper. For more than fifteen
years this county has been having its
county printing done in exactly the
style and type as it is now being done.
And until the News, the Monitor and
the Chronicle were deprived ofa share
in the county printing they appear
to have regarded this style of setting
type as eXacsly the proper thing,
might state further that upon an ex-
animation Of local official papers from
many other counties in the State
| see that the same style of setting
type which this county has used, is a
common method Of setting county
printing in many counties in this
State. Respectfully,
G. H, KoEPKE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
CROSSED THE DEADL1NE.
Solomon Having a Lively Scrap 0vel
a House Moving.
From Saturdays Daily.l

More fun broke out at Solomon to-
day. That town like all well regula-
ted communities has a fire limit. F.
Carter did not recognize this great
fact and yesterday hired Ed Yeadon
of Abilene to move a house across the
division into the towns center. The
city dads had Yeadon arrested and he
gave bond, but this morning he went
on moving the house. He was pulled
again and trial ordered for 2 p. m.
W. S. Stambaugh went up to defend
Yeadon and City Clerk Burnett came
down in hot haste for Ed Little to
prosecute the case. All business is
suspended in Solomon until the mat
ter is settled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
Off for Campmeeting.

Rev. G. s. Steinmetz, pastor of the
Evangelical church, Rev. j. A. Spen-
Ger, pastor Of the Industry church,
and Rev. G. J. Schumacher, formerly
Of this city but now Of Jewell, with
their families started today from Abb
lene for Mcpherson to attend the
Evangelical Association campmecting
to be in session all this week. The
ministers will deliver addresses and
assist in the work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
Highest Of all in Leavenng Powa-Laet U.S. Govt Report
@!A!:!!!! q! Bs*a:sE BBs'a2s
ABSOLUTELY PURE
MOONLIGHT.

1t is reported that Chas. Reel has
gone to Texas. His folks have not
heard from him yet
John Dunlop is in northwest Iowa
where he has been for the last two
weeks earning two dollars per day.
A number Of young folks called on
Miss Annie Brechbill Saturday even
ing to partake Of the delicious ice
cream that she had prepared.
j, G.. Lands says he was offered
5000 for 25 steers. Jake wants
$1,000.
Henry and Susan Hoover and Mrs.
Abram Brechbill will 90 to Kansas
City on the Sunday excursion Aug.
25th.
J. N. Englc will deliver an address
before the G. u. convention at juno
tion City Tuesday eve.
Enos Sheets has purchased a new
buggy.
Eber Loper received q large ship
ment Of goods. Eber showed his open
heartedness by treating the boys to
lemonade.
Benz. Engle says the customers of
the creamery are better satisfied than
ever. A better test with a better
price.
Prayer meeting was held at Samuel
Howe's on last Thursday eve.
Harry Noll and Abram Brandt are
going to take the REFLECTOR. They
say it is the best paper in the county.
There is nothing slow about Moon
light. Chas Cobb, one Of our enter
'crpFlsliB young men, mas invented
patent mixer, Otis Lands deserves
credit for suggestions.
Jesse Basehore and Call Tobias re-
turned from Missouri and report ev-
erything hattering. They and others
will start next Sunday to locate there
permanently. We are sorry to lose
such enterprislng young men but the
farms that they vacate will leave
room for others who are anxious for
more land. 1896 will be the date Of
Dickinson's big wheat crop.
Henry Tobias went over to Ottawa
county to look after his stock in pas
ture. Mr.. Tobias also sold 3S head
OF shoats to John Stein Of Fragrant
Hill for five dollars and thirty five
cents per head.
Peter Phllippi will farm Fanny
Barnes 1860 acres. For certain rea-
sons Peter likes North Dickinson.
Time will tell why.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
Bound Him Over,

John LEVEL, accused Of stealing a
buggy from VIM. Jones Of Enter
prise and taking it to junction, had
his preliminary examination in
Quinn's court Saturday. He was
bound over for trial at district court.
Bond 1000, in default Of which he is
IN ioil
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
Dickinsonians Get Jobs.

B. M. Anderson, Of Hope, a Popu.
list who was guard in the peniten-
tiary at Lansing but was recently let
out, has been appointed guard at the
reformatory. c. S. Trip
lett, Of Herington, a son-in-law of
Dan Weaver, has been appointed to a
similar position.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
A WEEK or SILENCE.
CLOSE OF A UNIQUE SEASON OF
DEVOTION.
Sisters Of Ut. 81. Joseph Receive In.
to Their Order -Four Novitiates and
Six Sisters Take tho Final Vows
An Interesting, Impressive Service.

One Of the most interesting and
impressive occasions in the calendar
Of the Catholic church ended Sunday
evening when the annual retreat" Of
the Sisters Of Mt. St. Joseph came to
a close. For seven days there has
been a period Of special worship for
the members Of the sisterhood and
their hours have been spent in fast
ing and prayer.
Rev. Father Michael, c. P, from
the Normandy Retreat, St. Louis, one
Of the leading priests Of the West,
has been present all the week preach
ing each day at the college. He left
this morning for Leavenworth.
The most impressive service Of all
was that at the end, which occur
red at o'clock Sunday before large
congregation Of friends. Four novi-
tiates took the veil Of the order, Rev.
Father Michael, Very Rev. E. Bonon-
cini, Father Mcnamara, Father
Hayden and Father Leary officiating.
The applicants for the admission to
the order came in dressed in white
gowns, truly bridal array as beitted
those who were to become brides OF
the church. After answering the
questions which belong to the cere-
mony and expressing their desire to
take the VOWS Of the order they re-
tired and when again they appeared
1t was in the black dress of the sisters
which will be their garb until death,
unless they withdraw from the order
before the period Of probation closes.
The names Of these with their
titles in the sisterhood are
Elizabeth English. Sister M. Loretta
Celia Makins. Sister NJ. Martha
Catherine O'Hara.. ...,..S Sister M. Bonaflce
Gertrude SlOgdill Sister NJ. Michael
In addition the following six sisters
who two years ago took thefrst
VOWS completed their novitiate and
were admitted to to full member fhipi
in the ksterhoti; Sikcr M. Assn ii,
Sister M. Lawrence, Sister Mechlitdis,
Sister M. Coletta, Sister M. Vincent,
Sister M. Gregoria.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
CHAPMAN.

For services Of the late Charles
Boles were held this morning at the
M. Z. church.
Mrs. j. Clifford, who has been
visiting friends in Indiana for about
two months, returned home last
Thursday. Her mother, Mrs. s.
Graham, came with her. Mrs.
Graham will reside in Chapman this
winter.
A game Of ball was played here
Saturday between the 2nd team Of
Chapman and the lst team Of
Hiawatha, resulting in a victory for
the former team Of q to /. Pleasant
Whitehair, age II years, Chapman's s
pitcher, famed 20 men.
Mrs. J. Winslow, who was called
away two weeks ago to Ohio by the
sickness Of her father has returned.
She is now sick. 1t is supposed to be
an attack Of malaria.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shell will start for
their new home next Monday. They
will be greatly missed in this com.
munity.
A few young people left today to
attend the Y. P. 5. C. Z. convention
at Junction City. Expect few more
to 60 tomorrow.
Many new students are down look.
ing for rooms.
High school begins September 3rd
A large attendance is expected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
From Tuesdays Daily.l

The Solomon building moving
trouble is over. Mr.. Carter pro-
poses to put brick jacket around
the structure and the council has ac-
cepted it. The case in court will
probably be dismissed on payment Of
costs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
Played Duplicate Whist.

The Duplicate Whist club was en-
tertained last evening by Messrs. G.
@. and W. G. Wyandt at the home Of
F. B. Bearce. Five tables enjoyed
wrestling with trumps and tricks and
the time passed quickly and pleas
antly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
Tots Have a Party.

The members of Miss Rose Gleiss-
ner's kindergarten class, about 20 in
all, are being entertained this after
noon by Scott and Linn stambaugh at
their home west Of town, Progress
sive "New Orleans" duplicate doll
tending and scrambling for maca-
rooms are a part Of the little folks
very jolly program. Scott and Linn
always see that the guests at their
parties have a good time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
New Store in Town.

L. J. Schad Of Blue Springs, Mo-, is
moving here a stock of novelty goods
and will open in the room south Of
postofiice. He believes Abilene is
a good business profit and he is right
about it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-22
Had a Bad Fall.

Mrs. Sanford, aged about so years,
living in Cheever had the misfortune
to fall while going from one room to
another there being a step between.
As she walked she fell striking her
head against the stove causing a frac-
ture over the left eye, and also break
ing her right wrist. DR.. Krugg is in
attendance and she may recover.