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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
ESTATE IN COURT.


District court was in session today
with Judge Osborn Of Salina on the
bench as Judge pro tenn. The case Of
Glendenning VS.. Nicaloi was on trial.
Judge Moore having been counsel in
the case was not qualified to preside.
]. A. Glendenning, nephew Of the
late Mrs. Nicolai, has sued the estate
for claim OF $2,lOO, claimed to be
due him for services as farmer Of her
land adjoining the city on the south
west. The farm contains only 13
acres but the claim covers a period OF
9 years. The plaintiff first brought
the case in probate court and it was
appealed to the district court by the
administrator, j. c. Seaton. The
plaintiff is nephew Of the admins
traitor and was given an 80 acre farm
by Mrs. Nicolai, the remainder Of the
estate being devised to the Baptist
and Reformed churches of this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
HUNDREDS ATTEND.
River Brethren Have a Large Love
Feast at Bethel.

One of the largest gatherings Of the
River Brethren this year was held at
Bethel church in Hayes tswnship,
clbsing last night. The love feast
was for north Dickinson but there
were many present from all parts of
the county. Baptismal services were
held Saturday and the quaint cere-
mony Of feet-washing was observed.
On Sunday hundreds gathered at the
church and spent the day in religious
worship. Over 800 were at the altar
and more than half as many took din
ner at the church.
The older preachers stepped aside
for the younger generation and the
speakers were Samuel Zook, Jr., who
has just returned from a missionary
tour in Oklahoma, and D. Steckley Of
Ramona. Besides there were "testi-
monies" and voluntary addresses
which increased the interest Of the
occasion. Not so many members will
60 east to the general conference as
usual this year, owing to the rates,
and hence they enjoy the home meet
ings more than ever. This was i'm
pressive throughout and very inter
esting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14

The case of Mrs. NJ. j. Gillett VS..
the c. r. l. 4 P. Railway company
was decided in district court at 1880
in favor Of the plaintiff. They jury
was out but short time and return
ed its verdict giving Mrs. Gillett pos
session of the land in controversy, a
half mile Of right Of way, through the
town Of Woodbine, this county. The
road also has possession on the same
terms Of another mile Of right Of way
through the estates which is affected
by this decision. The verdict is of
course very pleasing to the Gillett
family and their attorney, E. c.
Little, who made a hard fight for the
case. The reputation of the late j.
A. Gillett, ST., with whom the road
made its arrangements, for upright
ness and probity had much to do in
strengthening the plaintiffs case. The
estate will under the verdict be en-
titled to possession of the land now
used by the railroad, or such damage
as may be eqaable The road will
probably carry the case to the higher
court.
A motion for new trial was made
by the defendants attorney, SIS.
Smith in the case of Glendenning VS..
Seaton, administrator Of the late Mrs.
Nieolai.
Carrie Marcomber was granted a
divorce from her husband, Frederick.
An application for new trial was
filed in the Gillett-Rock Island case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
WILL COME TO ABILENE.
County High School Students Present
The Rivals Well.
Special to the Reflector.

Special to the Reflector.
CHAPMAN, NAV 1.-THE rendition
Of Sheridan's great drama, "The
Rivals by the students and faculty
Of the county high school Saturday
night was witnessed and praised by a
large audience. The cast Of char
acters which has heretofore been pub
lished included the best talent Of the
school. Prof. Atwater was director
and much Of the force and excellence
Of the performance was due to his
thorough drill. A remarkable feature
Of the performance was that not a
single actor needed prompting dur
ing the evening. The proceeds were
for the benefit Of the students loan
fund, which is used to aid needy
pupils Of the school.
The same cast will present the
play at Abilene Saturday night.
Chapman defeated Hope at base
ball Saturday by "A to 2 and now
holds the county championship.
junction is playing here this after
noon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
The Agora Not Dead.

An item Is going the rounds Of the
press that the Agora magazine is de-
funct. The papers are wrong. F. b.
McKinnon, its publisher and owner
since last fall, has been called to
Chicago and in his absence the publ
cation has been delayed. Several
wide-awake newspaper men, among
them W. A. White and W, Y. Morgan,
are anxious to secure the publication
should II not be continued at Law.
renee. Mr.. 7. \. Dewey, who for
several years edited 1t with such dis
tinguished success, has had no con-
nection in an editorial capacity with
the magazine for a number Of months.
The Agora will live, as 1t deserves to.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
PETER KNOWS ABOUT IT.
Whiskers Claims to Have Figure.
From Dickinson County.

Senator PETER is trying to get con-
gress to pass bill to prevent tAp is
suanoe Of liqn6r licenses b}' the
government in prohibition states like
Kansas. In a speech yesterday he
presented statistics from the probate
judges Of Dickinson, Leavenworth,
Shawnee, Reno and Sedgwick counties
showing how many state permits to
liquor dealers had been issued. also
records from the office Of the internal
revenue commissioner, showing how
many dealers had been licensed by
the government, claiming that the
difference between the two showed
the number Of these selling liquor in
defiance of the state law.
A Senator PETER calculates it, there
are 4S in Shawnee county, lOs in
Sedgwick county, % in Reno county,
2s in Dickinson county and e46 in
Leavenworth county, who, while not
licensed by the state, are selling
liquors under the license from the
national government, which goes to
prove. the senator says, the necessity
of passing a bill to prevent the issu-
ance of liquor permits by the govern
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
Court Cases Decided.

The appellate court has handed
down these decisions Of local interest:
U, P. Railway Co. VS.. W. H. Shook.
Error from Dickinson county; petition
for rehearing denied.
George Hazelton vs.. W. G. Gille-
land ct al. Error from Dickinson
county. Petition for rehearing de-
MED.
Isaac Shockey, ct al, vs.. John
Johntz, ct al. Error from Dickinson
county petition for rehearing denied
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
A Star Pupil,

Shenandoah Iowa) World; The Y.
W. G. A. presented japanese pro-
gram in the college chapel Friday
night, which was uncommonly pleas
ing. The fan drill by the young
ladies was well done, but the solo by
Miss Bertha Miller OF Abilene, Kas.,
was easily the most enjoyable num-
Der on the program. Miss Miller is
said to be one Of Miss Phillips star
pupils and her voice, pure and sweet
as the notes Of a bird, and accurate as
mathematics, already possesses won
derful charms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
Left School Suddenly.

Chapman Standard: Nellie McCor-
mack left school suddenly Wednesday
night. She left note SAYING that
she had gone to Kansas City where
she would join convent 1t had
been her aim to graduate from the
county high school this spring, and
from what we can learn had always
been told that she would. After hav-
ing made preparations to that effect
she was told this week it would be
impossible for her 10 pass and rather
than stay she thought best to 60
among strangers. She bought
ticket for Kansas City and left on the
morning traip or that place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
DON'T WANT REPAIRS.
G. Merrilatt Enjoinsthe Union Pacific
From Building a Dixie.

An injunction suit was brought
this afternoon bye. Merrilatt, prom
inent farmer of Center township, to
restrain the Union Pacific from max
ing certain repairs it had begun on
the road bed from Enterprise to De-
troit. The road crosses ravine
which Mr.. Merrlatt alleges has for
time immemorial drained his farm
and proposes to rebuild an embank-
ment. This he opposes and asks that
the ravinc be left open.
During the recent flood Mr., Mcr-
rlatt cut the embankment at the ra-
vine, allowing the water to drain
from his farm, and he seeks to have
this opening remain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
Died in Indiana.

Z. B. Malott received a telegram
announcing the serious illness of his
father at Bedford, ILL.,. from a
paralytic stroke and left over the
Santa Fe for his bedside.
A telegram received Friday P. m.
at 2:24 announced the death Of Mr..
Malott's father, A. A. Malott, at 1880.
He was a brother Of I. H. Malott,
president Of the Citizens bank, and Of
Mrs. C. E. Northcraft. Neither can
60 east to the funeral. The stroke Of
paralysis from which death ensued
was the third the deceased has suffer-
ed. He was aged about so years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
ROCK ISLAND LOSES,
G1LLETT ESTATE GIVEN POSSES.
SION OF LAND.
Jury Is Out but q Short Time and
Returns q Verdict for the Plaintiffs
in Woodbine Case-0ther Court
News.

District court got down to business
Monday morning with Judge Moore on
the bench and took up the case Of the
Gillett estate VS.. the Rock Island
Railroad company, which was first
brought last summer. The case Is
one Of the most important Of the
term. The Rock Island when it con-
structed the Salina branch built
through the Gillett estate at Wood
bine. 1t is now claimed by the
plaintiffs that no title to the right Of
way was ever conveyed to the COM
pany and that it is occupying the
land by suffrage only. The suit is
brought to dispossess the company Of
its right Of way for the entire distance
through the lands belonging to Jas.
A. Gillett.
The plaintiffs are represented by r.
G. Little and j. H. Mahan; the de-
fendant by W. F. Evans and Stam-
baugh & Hurd.
The Rock Island representatives,
including a number Of witnesses from
among the roads employees and Off
GERS, came in on special car
The evidence Of the trial and the
case as whole refers to only
half mile Of the right of way-that
through the town Of Woodbine-al-
though a mile or more is affected by
the matter. The defense claims that
the owner Of the land at the time the
road was built-the late James A.
Gillett, Sr.-gave the land to the
company in order to secure the road
through his land and that he might
build a town, as he did in the plat
ting Of Woodbine. The plaintiff de-
MES such an agreement and wants the
road elected or payment for the land.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
WANT A BASE BALL LEAGUE.
Abilene Will Not Go Into a Combina.
ton Though.

The base ball enthusiasts Of juno
tion are trying to get upa league of
central Kansas players to include this
city and number of others in this
section Of the State The indications
are that Abilene will not 60 into any
such combination for it will have q
team that will outclass anything in
the State. With such players as Abe
Lott, W. A. Matteson, Charlie Som
mers, j. H. Lott and others who will
he part OF the team it will take a
league team to defeat them. Tho
project to fix upa park east Of town
by placing the old Chicago Lumber
company buildings on the old foot
ball ground on Cottage avenue is
about consummated and things are
getting in shape for lively time in
Abilene this summer. The new park
which has been talked of for two
years will be in charge of five good
businessmen and no doubt will
be a paying investment as well as a
fine thing for the town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
MADE SOME MONEY.
But the Parade Was Not a
Great Success.

The ladies' bicycle club ice cream
parlor was well patronizcd last even
ing and they cleared about$l7 toward
the cost of the road race The parade
was, owing to the threatening
weather, only partially carried out.
About twenty riders with Mrs. \. b.
Glimpse as captain rode around the
business part of town. Sixty were
expected, but the coming rain kept
the others away. This feature will
be repeated later. 1t will require
considerable sum to fix up the entire
course for the race as there are wet
spots near Detroit that do not show
signs of becoming good riding places.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
FACULTY REFLECTED.
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
CHOSEN.
Principal Cook Is Given His Old
Place and Salary Small Cut in the
Assistants Salaries.


Special to the Reflector.
CHAPMAN, May l2.-The county
high school board of trustees met YES
terday afternoon for the annual cleo
tion Of teachers for the school. There
was full attendance and much of the
meeting was in executive session.
The matter Of salaries received much
discussion and it is understood that
many propositions for material reduc-
tions were made but when the end
came the changes were not numerous.
The principals salary remains as be.
fore; Prof. Atwater's salary is reduc.
ed s15 and Mrs. Cooks IS a month.
The following faculty was elected
at the salaries given:
Principal S. NJ. Cook, sloO month ,.., 5000
W. A. Atwater, S65 MONTH. h.............. &O
Mrs. $. NJ Cook, S65 a month. .......... $50
Leila Stackhouse, s65 a month. ..,..... $50
Peyton Carter, $65 month. h........,.,... $50
Prof. j. W. Denny, the popular and
successful teacher Of music, was not
candidate for reelection, having
accepted better position in a Mis-
souri, school. lis somewhat doubt
full If Prof. Atwater will remain, as
the salary is less than he can get else
where. The reduction in the salary
list is $3.50, with music teacher vet
to be arranged for. %
The janitor's salary remains at
$400 with fuel and house rent free.
The schools report for the year
makes an excellent showing both for
attendance and efficiency while the
teachers have done harder work than
ever before,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
THREE PLEAD GUILTY.
The Herington Trio Gets $25 and
Costs Each for Larceny.

The three young men who broke
into a car at Herington and stole
some shoes and other merchandise
were arraigned today and pleaded
guilty to petit larceny They were
fined $25 and costs each. Their
names are VIM. Stevenson, 7. Obrien
and H. Smith. After the crime they
fled across country to Junction City
and were captured there and brought
here. As they have no money to pay
fine and costs they are committed un-
til the expense is paid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14

Tonight Mr.. W. M. EicholM leaves
for Maryville, Mo-, where he takes
charge Of the undertaking department
of large firm. We are sorry to sec
Mart leave Abilene, He has grown
to manhood here and has the friend
ship and respect of all. Genial, bus
inesslike and courteous, he has been
an important part of the business,
social and musical life Of the city.
Besides this he is an expert in his
profession and will prove a success in
his new location. His Abilene friends
wish him much prosperity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
Irrigation Is Thriving,

The Hoffman irrigated farm north
OF Enterprise is being again subjected
to artificial moisture and it is pro-
posed to make it more successful than
last year. Already 80 acres Of pota-
toes are in and 65 bushels more for
seed was purchased yesterday of j.
E. Brewer. There will be less small
garden truck and more field crops
raised than last season.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
EHRSAM SHOP STRIKE.
Men Go Out Because Of Lack of
Their PAY,

Special TO the Reflector,
ENTERPRISE, May l2.-'Ihe Ehrsam
Machine shops shut down last night.
The men struck because Of the COM
pany being behind with their pay.
The directors are having meeting
this afternoon to arrange matters.
Only small force of hands has
been employed and it on repair work
chiefly for some time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
Don't You Worry.

Prophet KropIT was in town today.
"Don't you worry about the wheat, y
he said. "Ihe wind has made it look
bad in spots but we are going to have
splendid big crop. Mark what |
tell you, this is to be a great wheat
year. Wheat Is all right
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14

Prof. Atwater Of the county high
school was in the city and made ar
rangemcnts for the rendition Of "Tho
Rivals" at the opera house next Sat
urday night. 1t will be treat and
all should arrange to go.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
Junction the Winner.

Special to the Reflector.
CHAPMAN, May l2.-The base ball
game yesterday afternoon between
Chapman and junction City resulted
in a victory for the latter by score
Of "a to 5. The Junction team was
too much for the home boys and had
an easy victory.
Rev. Wheeler and Mrs. 4. M. Wins
low returned from Lawrence where
they attended the Congregational
general association.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
Sailed Thursday Morning.

A letter from Mrs. A. Z. Bishop
received this morning says the party
Of Abilene missionaries sailed Thurs
day at 10 a. m. from New Orleans
for Central America. They are now
half way across the Gulf Of Mexico
and will soon be at their location in
Honduras.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14

In the case of Glendenning VS..
Nicolai estate verdict was given the
plaintiff for $575. In the first hear
ing in the probate court he received
$l100 but the estate appealed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
Died at the Asylum.

The probate Judge received notice
that Mrs. Bertha Gherke, found insane
and taken to the Osawatomie asylum
March 5, 1895, died there Friday.
Remains will be brought home for
burial
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
No, Not in Florida.

Carlinville Qlls.) Democrat; Cass
Travis, who left this county seven or
eight years ago, returned unexpected
ly Monday night from Florida, where
he has been most Of the time since he
left.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
Annual Meeting German Baptist,

At Ottawa, Kas., May 1920 the Santa
Fe route will sell tickets at rate of
one fare for round trip. Dates of
sale May Is, 22, % and 25; final limit
for return June lst. For further par
ticulars call or address,
j. G. ROBERTS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14
Pasture Land for Rent.

Section S5 in Buckeye township is
for rent. For terms, etc., call on J.
J. Kugler, three-fourths mile north Of
section. 6 tao II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-14

Wanted-Horses to pasture. En-
quire Of j. B. Pray, Dayton, Kas.
30-2m*
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-05-14
THE FUN AND FROLIO CLUB.
They Will Give a Fine Entertainment il
Cedarville Next Week.

1uey Will OlVo FHlo EntertdlnnenU III
Cedarville Next Week.
On Saturday evening of next week,
May 23d, breezy and altogether delight
full entertainment will be given in Bate
mans hall, Cedarville, by that popular
organization, the Fun and Frolic Club, OF
this city, who some time ago presented
Howell's merry farce, 1.-THE Mouse-trap,"
so successfully.
They will produce on this occasion
"The Mouse-traps" with still better
cast of characters, and another pretty
comedy entitled ga Woman's Won't, or
the Obstinate Family"
"The Marble Dream" will be "a charm
ing feature of the performance, as all
know who have seen Miss Westcott give
it. There will be other bright musical
and literary numbers by members of the
Club and by Cedarville talent, the latter
including Mrs. Ernest Mulford, Mrs. L.
M. Hobin and Messrs. Chester F. Ogden
and Ephraim S. Stevens.
4 The Club, which is composed of some
Of our most popular young people, are
looking forward to this event with bright
anticipations, and the PIONEER bespeaks
for them a crowded house.
The entertainment will be given under
the auspices of Cumberland Council, No.
100, Jr. o. U. A. M.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-05-14
C0DlF0RTs at THE CORNER
77TH ANNIVERSARY.
Millville Odd Fellows Celebrate With Ap-
probate Exercises.

Millvine Odd Fellows Celebrate With APP
propiate Exercises.
The 77th anniversary of Odd Fellowship
occurred on April 56th, and Tuesday the
brethren of Millville Lodge, No. AZ de-
cided to celebrate the event with proper
exercises last evening. After an early bus
mess session the lodge was thrown open to
the visiting brethren and an enjoyable
evening was spent, with Benjamin F..
Headley presiding.
Chas. Jorden opened with an organ
voluntary, when the proclamation of the
Grand Sire was read by B. T. Headley.
Charles M. Weaver offered prayer, fol-
lowed by Belford Cossaboon in pretty
solo. A humorous recitation from Percy
r. Conner and vocal solo by Sydny
Hall came next. Another organ selection
by Chas. Jordan and then Past Grand
Master James W. Trenchard delivered
an excellent address. DIR. G.. e. Day
favored the brethren after which Punch
and Judy enlivened the occasion with
happy hits of local nature.
VIM. M. Doughty, old and blind, was
sent for and brought to the lodge room in
hack, and royalty entertained by the
young men of the lodge.
Refreshments followed, and an inter-
change of friendly intercourse was in
dulged. Among those who attended from
Bridgeton were: James w. Trenchard,
Robt. G. McGeer, Daniel Loder, w. s..
Fithian, Chas. F. Holmes, Charles Muta
and Frank Alexander.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-05-14
1t pays to use Periodical Tickets.
13 If
The Ice Plant.

Carpenters will finish work on the ice
plant this week. Workmen are now en-.
gagged in setting the boilers, and work is
being pushed ahead as rapidly as possi-
BILE. The painters are at work on the
building. The slaters who had finished
their work had to return and do some oil
it over.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-05-14
Attention! G. A. r..

All comrades of A. L. Robson Post
No. AZ, are requested to be at Post Rooms
on Thursday night of this week, to make
arrangements for Memorial Day. All
committees, especially, are requested to
be present. J.. Boon, Com.
J. L. HUBBs, Adj't.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-05-14

1t pays to use Periodical Tickets.
13 If
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-05-14

Periodical Tickets are fashionable.
l3 If
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-29
(sJFN ~ ~ ~ ~ q - - - We


that he was suddenly called north on
others who We're to speak were, there.
fore. not forthcoming. and the ratification
meeting was called off No date for the
future has yet been decided upon.
Atlanta Journal The Journal stated in
its stan correspondence from Thomson on
the Monday following the nomination of
Mr.. Watson that there were distinct
signs Of clashing. Butler did not even
congratulate the young nominees on the
outcome of the St. Louis convention. The
McDuffie statesman sat in his office at
Thomson Friday. Saturday and Sunday
Congratulations were pouring in from
every part of the union and
yet not a line from the man
who was delegated to manage
his campaign. on Monday at noon tel
egraph messenger delivered a rush" dis
patch II was from Butler To Mr. Wat
sons surprise it neither congratulated
him nor asked for a conference to arrange
details as TO the campaign. Ii contained
pre-emptOry orders, however, TO go to Al
ALBANIA at once to help Goodwin in his
populist-republican fusion campaign for
governor. Il shall not 60" said Watson
Il have not yet been notified of my nomi-
nation and the conditions are not proper
that | should enter the campaign at this
time" Mr.. Watson did not go He did
not know at that time that the looked-for
notification would never come. The cir
cumstances, however, foreboded a clash
The quotation used above from Mr. Wat
sons own pen shows how true was the
prediction made that day in the Journal