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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
CITY High School.

The natural philosophy class is
studying sound.
The grades Of the societies yester-
day were $751; and 80, the Chi Phis
having the former.
The high school has become so ac-
customed to having no recesses that
it doubtful whether they will ever be
wanted again.
Misses Maude Eames and Edith
Hawk visited the Alpha Nus yester-
day.
The juniors are reading Gold
smiths "Traveller.
Our first copies of the Ladies'
Home Journal have arrived.
The ones who win in the contest
next Friday evening will be ones who
will represent their respective socie-
ties in the first regular contest for the
gold medal. The program prepared
promises to be very interesting.
J. 4. Brewer was pleasant high
school caller yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
10, THE POOR RED MEN.
Shau benee Tribe Had Its Last Sad
Meeting,

The braves Of Shaubence tribe oi
Red Men had a farewell peace gather
ing last night at Hodge Bros store
The sachem and his warriors brought
in the accoutrements Of the tribe which
had been divided two years ago and
proceeded to pack them together.
The regalia has been sold to the
Council Grove tribe. Council Grove
Is just ten years behind Abilene-this
town had its Red Men fun a decade
ago. The braves last night talked
over the old victories and scalp-tak-
ings and felt regret that the old
times could not come back again.
The Shaubenees probably had more
fun than any lodge ever organized in
town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
To Keep Fully Posted on Local and General Happenings You Must Tai
Surprised Their Teacher,

A pleasant party Of pupils Of Miss
Wilson's room gave her surprise
call last evening. Games and lunch
were features Of the enjoyable visit.
Misses Geauque and Jacobs were
leaders Of the company. The little
folks were: Martin Vandenberg, Bert
Brady, Lyman Rowland, Fred Maier,
Frank Hirsch, Carl Smith, Claude
Smith, Harry Kaufman, George Lloyd,
Clinton lSnider, VIM. Danforth,
Eddie Hermann, Rhoda Forney,
Grace Monroe, Julia Murray, Mamie
Lightncr, Clara Maier, Della Folk,
Flora Keeler, Ella Sapp, Lucy Hart
Katy Berry, Jessie Hermann and
Georgie Hermann.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Shifting Soil.

lReal Estate Transfers Reported by Georg'
Merrill, Abstracier,1
John Fulton to o II Sutphen 1t ! bll
Sutpben's Mills, $3.50
o II Sutphen to NJ + Ballard It n blk
6 Chapman, 800.
G j McAllaster to b 7 Hetherington
1t SO on 7th ST S q A Abilene, $50,
G l. Severy, assignee,t to j ! McGrath,
Its s-l0-l2-l4 blk Il Herlngion,
$iO0.
j 7 McGrath to s W Sawyer, same,sl.
IS W Sawyer to W N Hawley, same,
s1200.
Julia Champion to Thos Able, II in
Abilene, ST.
II Ableson to John Lederer, c sw a.
1862, $l40O.
G W Noble to Dartmouth college, II I
Brady's sub div and 8 and 6 X e. II
add Abilene, 81.
Ira Nj Rogers to John Muller, rs 81
blk 2 Wah's sub add Abilene, $ll5.
II Stowits to VIM stowits, W Sc l-ll-2,
81.
Heirs Rachael Croft to David Croft,
un half n half w on n 9Th st 5 "a
add Abilene, 81.
j W felty to II B Felty, II l22 and "
J 1t 120 on n Third st, $400.
Geo P Yerkes to John j Ryan, It ID
blk G Chapman, $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
MOONLIGHT.
Mrs. Jennie Stoccker is much
better this week.

Mrs. Jennie Stoccker is mucl
better this week.
Protracted meetings at Sutphen''
Mill were closed Sunday evening,
The River Brethren have an appoint
ment at the above place every two OIL
four weeks.
John Lehman is getting ready for
spring work. He will discontinue
his high school work.
Sales are the order Of the day this
week-David Martins Tuesday,
Joseph Bossler's Wednesday, Christ
Burkholder's Thursday.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage Of Miss Katie Brandt and
Peter Phillip on February II.
Benz. Ergle will move to Junction
City this week Thursday Noah
Solonbcrger moved last Thursday.
Mr. John Frahm and family board
ed the train for Davenport, Iowa. He
will farm,
On account Of the vacancy caused by
Noah Solonbcrger's removal Sunday
school superintendent will be elected
at Bethel. There is a sentiment in
favor of Miss Katie Brandt
Protracted meetings were started
at the JeiTcoat school house Sunday
evening.
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WANT ONE CONVENTION.
Abilene Has No Use for Mere Dele
gate Selecter.

A fair crowd was at the court room
last night to talk about the Pop conven'
ton. Several speeches were made.
Some Of the Pop tixers are trying tc
have two conventions-one to nomi-
nate a state ticket and one to select
delegates to the national convention.
In event Of succeeding in this it is
said that Abilene will be put off with
the latter. But Abilene don't want
it and the expressions last night were
very emphatic to that effect. 1t
wants one big convention and will en-
tertain it well. A special car to To-
peka can be obtained for $3.50 and it
is expected that it will be filled next
week when Abilene goes down to
present its claims.
The Populist central committee
met this afternoon and adopted the
following resolution;
WHEREAS. The citizens Of Abilene,
regardless Of party, are making an
effort to secure the Peoples Party
State convention for the year of 1896,
therefore be it
Resolved, That the Peoples Party
Of Dickinson county, as represented
by the county committee, do heartily
endorse the efforts of the citizens Of
Abilene and pledge the entire sup
port of the committee to secure the
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County High School.

Mr. Hostetter has retired from
school on account Of his eyes.
Todd Miller has joined the Garfield
society.
Arthur Harris is again in school af-
ter an illness of three weeks.
A musical entertainment will be
given by the music department next
Wednesday evening.
Prof. Denny has % stanzas Of his
Washington's birthday poem written
He intends to write % more.
The seniors will soon give their ora
tions. Even now, at every intermis-
sion, the rooms and halls resound
with eloquence.
The anti-tobacco talks which were
given by Messrs. Denny and Atwaier
in the society hall Sunday proved to
be some, good to two young men of
the high school. They went home
md in the presence of four others
shook hands and vowed they had
smoked their last cigars.
Tha Y. w. c. +. U. has distributed
some tracts, named "Loyal Leaflets
lmong the young ladies Of the high
ichool 1t was meant that these
ihould not get into the hands Of the
'oung men but we may truthfully
ay that the majority Of them are now
II their hands,
DR.. Mitcbell's lecture which was
,ivcn Friday evening last was ap-
,reciated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Highest Of all in Leaveang Power-Laest US Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE

three graduates Of music Of last year
are now attending X. U. The High
School Is proud Of its students and
the success they are achieving in
the State institutions. As teachers,
they are nearly all giving good at.
isfaction, but it must be remembered
that many Of them have entered on
this work without experience, and,
of course, there will be some fail.
ures.
The expenses Of the High School
have been cut down this year nearly
$1,000 by the rest Of the faculty
doing the work Of the Science
teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
BRIEF MEDIrATI0NS.
Council Session Transacts Little City
Business.

The city council held its regular
session last night and had full at
tendance present. G. Folk, presiden'
Of the council and mayor pro TEN,
presided.
A number Of bills were allowed on
recommendation Of the committee.
The city treasurer was instructed
to correspond with parties in New
England owning the bonds, as to the
city's investment Of part Of the sink
ing fund therein.
Report of the street commissioner
with list Of sidewalk repairs was re-
ceived and filed. Amounts spent will
be taxed up to the properties by the
city.
Police Judge Anderson reported but
one case in January, that Of a plain
drunk, showing that Abilene is a
model of good department.
The matter Of city assessor came up
and W. W. Herr was appointed, the
being confirmed by the
council. Adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
NAVARRO.

Roy Jones leaves today for Republic
county where he has rented u farm
Clarence Brown Of Usage county II
here visiting his parents.
John Engle, manager Of the Belle
Springs creamery, has purchased the
A. B. Strock farm,
Dan Shealfer Chas., Summer, Geo
Issitt and Harry Peterson have new
bicycles.
Mrs. May Sherman assisted by Miss
Musa Jones will entertain the Musical
Reunion on next Saturday evening;
music and games will be the features
Of the evening.
Dave Rock and Chas. Summer are
are building an air ship for II. i.
swanger who expects to freeze his
ice above the clouds this season. He
has leased Theodore Davis gasoline
engine to pull it down when ice Is
wanted.
Samuel Eshclman and family are
moving to Ottawa, Kas., where he
will work at his trade.
VIII Brown will occupy and farm
the Eshelman place,
Miss Oracle Summer who has been
quite i'll with complication of dis
eases is conyalcscent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
TAKEN IN YOUNG MANHOOD.
volney Malott's Illness Results in
Death at Last.

The death angel which had beea 81
near to the Malott home for seyera
days came at last in the night and a
9:l5 p. m. last evening bore away
into eternity the soul Of the brave
young man, volney Malott, who hat
been battling with disease. Mr.
Malott was surrounded by wife and
relatives and met the inevitable
courageously.
Volney was born in Bedford
Indiana, July 6, 1868. He was raised
there but at an early age his delight
in railroading took him into that
branch Of labor. He mastered it
thoroughly and since he was 10 years
old has followed it. He was con-
ductor on several roads, bis last work
being on the X. @. p. & Gulf railway,
A few years ago he fell between two
freight cars while the train was rum
ming through tunnel and caught on
the crossbar and coupling, He was
severely hurt and narrowly escaped
death. From this accident came subse-
quent suffering from Bright's disease
which eventually caused his death.
He was married Nov s, 1892,
to Miss Maude Babbs, OF Spencer,
Indiana. His mother, one brother
and one sister preceded him to the
better land.
Volney was big.hearted, warm
natured and made friends Of ALL He
had many acquaintance in this city
where he has spent his vacations and
all feel sincere sympathy for the
family and q sense Of loss in the de-
cease Of one known 50 vel and with
so rich promise of Strength and
manhood.
Funeral services Sunday at Sp, M.
at the house, Rev. Tarbill officiating
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
CHURCH HAPPENINGS.
Notes on the Events in Abilene
Sanctuaries.

Rev. H. M. Oberholtzer, the talent.
ed young pastor Of the Salina Luther
an church, preached able sermons
yesterday in Trinity church. He is
one Of the states most interesting
preachers and is rapidly rising in
church circles,
Rev. DR.. Haithcox preached at
Salina yesterday.
Chris. zook, young River Brother
from north Dickinson who has
chosen to enter the Methodist minis
try instead Of that Of his own church.
is assisting in revival services at the
Methodist church this week. Like
other members Of his family he is a
powerful and magnetic speaker.
The United Brethren had commun-
ion yesterday and sermons by the
presiding elder. The church recently
closed its revival meetings which
were successful.
The new street lamps in front of
churches are very practical exponents
Of doctrine of making The travellers
way plain.
The Lutherans have a Valentine
social Thursday evening at the Pacific
house. Supper will also be served.
The Baptist congregation is increas-
ing and Rev. Fulton gives his hearers
good sermons.
The Methodist conference meets in |
'our weeks
Evening services will soon be re-
'umed at the Presbyterian church.
Rev. S. E. Belts, formerly pastor of
,he Hope M. Il. church, has been
ecturing in south Dickinson, His
subject is, "rhe Devil and the Fool.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
KNOWS BETTER NOW.
A Talmage Farmer Won't Again Fee
Of Hogs Teeth.

A Talmage farmer, Mr.. Hazel, is
considerably more experienced than
he was in the matter Of hogs teeth.
While preparing to massacre wide
awake porcine this morning he mad
vertcntly put bis hand in the animals
mouth. Not fancying this invasion
the hog refused to await any arbitra-
tion Of the matter but promptly bit
off Mr.. Hazers thumb. The accident
was not dangerous but mighty pain
full, the victim executing highly in
teresting war dance for while. Mr..
Hogs doom is sealed and he will
suffer capital punishment-but that
won't replace the thumb.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
An Abilena,s Bows Success.

The following from the Kansas City
World refers to a former Abileneite
whose many friends will be glad to
know of his good fortune: clarence
T. Wendell is going to leave San
Francisco and the California quartette
will lose its first tenor, and all be-
cause Father Barnabee Of the Bos-
tonians while in San Francisco heard
the tenor and is quite willing to
gather him under his protecting
wing
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Died in Pennsylvania.

Miss Louella Gamble received tel
egram announcing the death Of her
sister Laura in Hollidaysberg' Pa.
She will be remembered as one Of Dick
inson's brightest young ladies. She
was married about year ago to J..
A. Stewart at the strickler farm south
Of Solomon and the young couple
have been east only short time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Polymnia Recital.

The recital to be given by the
Polymnia club on Wednesday evening
Of next week promises to be a rare
treat to all lovers Of music. 1t will
be your only opportunity during the
season Of 1906 to show your appre-
citation Of the good work the ladies are
doing in giving the best music in the
best possible manner,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
COUNTY GRADUATION.


this Year.
The School and Home has the fol-
lowing concerning graduation from
country schools
At the January meeting Of the
County Teachers Association, the
committee on Graduating Exercises
for District Schools made it's report,
which we give below. The report
was adopted as read and this will be
a new feature Of Our public school
work. Every teacher who has pu-
pills prepared to take the County
High School examination this spring
should Immediately have each one
prepare closing recitation, GRAFTON,
essay, reading, or song, and drill
him on its rendition 80 that all
who pass the examination may DO
prepared for the exercises, This
will solve the question Of prepsra'
ton. Later we will announce the
dates, places and committees. The
object will be to get large, comfort
able buildings for the exercises and
at the same timo accommodate the
graduates and give the district
schools the reflex influence Of tho
meetings.
Following is the report;
On the question Of Graduating
Exercises for District Schools" we,
the committee, beg leave to make
the following recommendations:
|. That such exercises shall be
held at the places designated by the
County Superintendent, basing bis
decision on the relative numbers
that pass tho examination for ad-
mission to the County High School
in the several localities.
Q. That none but those who pass
such examination be permitted to
participate in such exercises.
8. That these exercises shall be
held about the middle Of April Of
each year.
4. That one teacher in each town
'hip shall be appointed as local
5. That all the local managers
n each locality in which these exer-
Uses shall be held shall constitute .
committee on arrangements, the
hartman OF such committee to be
uch one Of their number as the
,ounty Superintendent shall desig.
ate.
9. That no other diploma shall
10 given to such graduates than the
cgular Certificate Of Admission to
be County High School.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Golden Wedding,

On February 5, 1916, at Catawissa,
Columbia county, Penn, J. NJ. Shep-
herd and Miss Ann Started were mar
ried by Rev. Eyer On last Saturday,
the fftieth anniversary, a houseiul
Of friends gathered at their residence
on East Sixth street to celebrate the
event and to congratulate the vener-
able couple on their long life and Wig
erous and happy old age. May light
continue upon them in the evening
time Of life and golden sunset crown
them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Taken to the Asylum.

A, c. Shook, an elderly resident Of
this county, was examined in probate
court Saturday afternoon and found
insane. Sheriff Robson and Under
Sheriff Smith took him to the asylum
Sunday. The old gentleman was
keenly conscious Of his destination
and his unwillingness to go was
pitiful. His health is failing and it is
not considered probable that he can
live long.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
A Handsome Gavel.

Judge Moore Of the district court
was presented with handsome gavel
Of mahogany, made by W. H. Eicholtz'
who complimented the Judge with it,
The gavel is artistic and beautiful
and credit to Mr.. Eicholtz's well
known skill. 1t was highly apprecia-
ted by the recipient and will be val
liable addition to the belongings of
the Eighth Judicial district court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
REPUBLICANS AT WORK.
Committee Will Call the Fifth Dis
trict Convention

There will be a meeting Of the Fifth
district congressional committee at
Clay Center Friday, February l4th,
at 4;S0 for the purpose Of arranging
call for a convention to elect district
delegates to the national Republican
convention at st. Louis. A number
Of leading Republicans of the district
are willing to take the job of being
delegates. The district has two dele
gates and two alternates to select.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Funeral Services Held.

The funeral services Of the late
volney Malott were held at Sp. m.
Yesterday from the residence Of his
father, I. II. Malott, on North Buck
eye and were. attended by q large
number Of friends Of the deceased and
of the family. Rev. y. +. Tarbill
olliciated and the remains were laid
to rest in Abilene cemetery Much
sincere sympathy is felt for the
bereaved wife and relatives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Sunday School Convention,

Following is the program Of the
Sunday school convention to be held
in the Presbyterian church, Wednes-
dry, Feb 10, at Manchester:
AFTERNOON SESSION, 2P.M
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Notice.

We offer special and very produce
tive varieties Of early seed corn Seed
catalogue free. Address at once,
stoners Nurseries, sedgwick, Kansas
1860
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COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Many Interesting Cases Before Judge
and Jury.
From Thursday's Daily.l

From Thursdays Daily.]
District court was attended by a
large number Of spectators today.
The jury in the Buchanon case dls-
agreed, standing 8 to4 for conviction,
and was discharged.
VIM. Latin, of Solomon, pleaded
guilty to petit larceny and was fined
Is and costs.
The case Of the State vs.. VIM.
Shook was on trial all day, another
liquor case. 1t went to the jury at
5 o'clock.
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Shawnee Hire Insurance %.

TOPEKA, KANSAS.
CASH CAPITAL sl0O0O0.00.
The Only Stock Company in Kansas
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COUNTY TEACHERS MEETINGS,
County Association Will Meet on
March 7th.

.o
DlckiIsoii Nouhly Ae"ono's nSoo'
citation IN be held in the Abilene
~, cl. Af.x.t, = ,oon
CITY nall on saturday, March I, low,
beginning at 10 q. H.:
npev.,, ra1,.n
''''"' r'D,a,a.aona rao vr pu,h
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

The teachers Of southeast Dickinson
viii meet at district 81, c. A. Shank,
teacher, Feb. IA. The program is:
Duties osParents" ts",.....,.,...G Geo. Rock
How Much Liberty Should be Allowed
at Night while Attending schoolY..
..."a.............,,... W. Wright
"The County High School" ..,a..T. II. Lay
Examination" ",.,.,".,,.~.-oJ, D. Trostle
How can We Derive the Most Benefit
from the schoolY Mrs schuster
Query Box."......n.,....,.... +, shlrk
Following is the program of the
Southwest District Teachers Asso-
citation to be held at Fairview, Dis
trict number so, Feb. 80, '9e;
Music
"Would Township or County Organza-
tions be Productive OF Best Resultsf"
.....,s. Discussion led by W L. Lesher
what Shall We Do With the surplusf,.u
Maude Greenman, Nellie Blair, A. Martin
Glass Drill .,,............s.,..,J. L. Eyer
Theory and Practice 10 the school-room."
.....J. E. Brewer. G. d. Lank, Anna Engle
Philosophy OF Education pp. i52-2i5.,..
..........,.............,,J. ]. Chambers
Med Europe, pp. 34-ass......"a..R D. Miles
Recitation. on.......................J John jackson
. q
II you want your saw filed get J. L.
Brenizer to do 1t. He knows how.