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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
IN YOUNG MANHOOD.
Robert Pennington Taken Away at
the Age Of %.

Deaths message came Saturday to
one Of Abilene's well-liked young men
and Robert D. Pennington breathed
his last. He was taken sick with
typhoid fever at Emporia where
he has been for some time. He
was brought to Abilene two weeks
ago but medical skill could not avail.
Mr.. Pennington was born in Miss
ouri March u, 1868, his parents are
dead and he came here to be near his
sister, Mrs, W. H. lrion, with whom
he lived. He was married in 1891 to
Miss Eta Petrie, daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. j. B. Petrie, and their happy
married life has been blessed with two
children, a boy aged 4 and girl aged
2. A brother resides near town and
a sister in Missouri. The wife and
children mourn the loss of a loving
husband and father and many friends
will be saddened by the death of kind
natured, honest-hearted and trust
worthy acquaintance and friend. lie
was member of the Abilene Fire de-
partment for some time and was well
liked by all who knew him. His
death in young manhood is one Of
those sad happenings that are not for
gotten.
Funeral services were held at 4:30
Sunday at the home Of Mr.. Petrie on
westside, Rev. 4. +. Tarbill olliciat-
ing. Interment in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
wHEEIMEN MEAN BUSINESS



The wheelmen are keeping their
eyes open and they are more than
ever determined that they shall be
felt in the coming state campaign.
The latest move is to secure good
roads plank in the Republican state
platform. They may also ask the
other conventions to adopt similar
plank, the object being to get as many
candidates as possible pledged to the
"Good Roads, movement. With the
candidates interested in the project
the way to accomplish the permanent
improvements Of the roads is short.
The plank which will be asked for
is not specific. 1t will not detail at
length what should be done to secure
the desired end. 1t simply pledges
the party to work for the improve
ment Of our highways.
OF course the members of the local
l.. A. W. and members elsewhere in
the state, for that matter, know what
they want but they do not intend to
make the mistake Of asking too much.
The wheelmen do not expect large
concessions now. II the next legis-
lature will authorize the coun ties to
build small piece Of model road it
will be all they expect. This they
will expect. to serve as an example to
induce the people to do more. They
argue that If the people at large are
brought face to face with the advant-
age of the movement there will be no
stopping it until the principal
throughfares are improved.
The men who ride bicycles do not
expect to increase the rate of taxation
to any great extent by their move
munt. 1t all the counties there are
special levies for the Improvement
Of highways and they figure that if
this is expended in building perma-
nent roads il will serve the purpose
admirably.
1t is claimed that as the fund is now
used it is almost wasted. The roads
are "worked" here and there by
scraping the dirt into the center and
in a short time it is as bad as ever.
Many prominent politicians are in
sympathy with the "Good Roads"
movement and it is not unlikely that
the wheelmen will get what they de-
sire in the form of plank in the
political platforms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
DEATH CANE At LAST.
Edmund Keller Passes Away After q
Long Illness.

After long weeks Of illness during
which life has been held as by q
thread Edmund Keller, one Of Abb
lene's esteemed residents, passed
away Friday night, his death being
the result Of stomach troubles which
have existed for long time.
All day Friday his decease was
expected and at 5 o'clock the end
came. 1t was as one falling asleep
and the slow stopping Of the weary
heart told that death was present.
Edmund Keller was born in Prince
vile, ILL.,, Nov. 81, 1912, and died
July 10, 1896 He was married to
Mary J. Harden Nov. 80, 1865, and
moved to Dickinson county, Kas., in
1871. To them were born four sons
and four daughters all Of whom, ex-
cept one son, still live-Mrs. W. NJ.
Pitzer Of Ottawa. Kas.; Mrs. c. Col
den Of Navarro, Kas.; Mrs. c. Porter
Of Abilene; Edmund Of New Egypt,
New Jersey; Byron, the oldest son,
died five years ago; Cora, Frank and
Harry are at home.
He was an esteemed member Of
Abilene Post, G. A. r., was coroner
Of the county for several terms and
has held the position Of city weigh
master for some time previous to his
death. His record as a veteran Is one
Of honor. In August, 1862, he en-
listed in Co. X, 18th Illinois infantry.
Enlisted again in Co. F, lS9th Illinois
infantry, in June, 1864. A third
time he enlisted in Co. A, 2nd Illinois
light artillery. Finally discharged
from service in June, 1865.
He was a member OF Abilene Post,
G. A. r. and Crescent Council +.
A. A.
Funeral Sunday at Nj. E. church,
at 5 p. M, Rev. Tarbill officiating.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
Board and Lodging.

Mrs. Sibbald at the Continental
hotel has made an especially low rate
to suit the times for board and lodg-
ing. Clean, newly reftted rooms,
good table, choice accommodations.
Give the Continental call. You will
be pleased. S6-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Wake up your liver with a twenty
five cent package of Simmons Liver
Regulator-enough to wake up the
liver Of the whole family. A dose a
day is enough. and a small one at
that, but it will do the work well and
without discomfort. 1t is the best
blood and the best Spring Medicine.
1t is the sluggish liver that clogs the
system and poisons the blood. Wake
up the liver. j. II. Zeillin 4 Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

non-partisan matter, 1t Is business.
There may be those who think that
there will be but few people here.
We have the experience Of other state
conventions to guide us and it is well
known that it has taxed much larger
cities than ours to take charge OF a
state convention and as business
matter there is not city in the state
but what i anxious to secure it for
the financial benefit received.
B. C. CRANsTON,
G. D. KIEFFER, Chairman.
Secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
And Still They Come.

Herington Times: L. st. Armand
says that the Abilene News is decided
ly off when it puts him down as boil
ter from the Republican party. He
is solid for Mckinley first, last and all
the time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
RUBBER WAS ABILENE'S.
Home Team Wins a Good Game OF
CHAPMAN.

The smallest crowd Of the season
saw the best game Of ball played at
the park Thursday afternoon. The
clouds cleared away and the ground
was in perfect condition for good
playing. The Abilene and Chapman
teams, each in new uniforms, did
some Of the cleanest playing yet put
up at the park Good battery work
and close fielding were noted on both
sides and the game was remarkably
free from errors. c. H. Pattison was
umpire and the game was called al 4
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
For Sale.

A good buggy horse, harness and
buggy for sale on easy terms. Also a
nearly new phaeton in good condition.
Call at Visitor office, Broadway.
56.3Sc2 H. DAVIDSON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
Pasture Land for Rent.

Section IS in Buckeye township is
for rent. For terms, etc, call on j.
J. Kugler, three-iourths mile north Of
section. 6 tao u
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
WILL LEVY % 10 MILLS.
City Fathers Decide on the Tax Rate
for the Year.

The city council met Friday night in
special meeting to make the levy for
The city taxes for the year. A few
bills were also allowed for the un-
loading Of stone for the new walk
around the city hall. According to
the estimates of the ways and means
committee the levy was made as fol-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
/. m. The line up was;

Giles right field. L. Whitehalr
The game opened with Abilene at
bat, but failed to get to first, Chap
man following suit. In the next
Summers reached third and died
there, Chapman did not get a safe
hit. In third Price struck fine three
Dagger, letting Lott in and scored
himself; Chapman did nothing, Kirk
reaching only to third. In the fourth
Matteson and Smith famed, Niesley
failed to get to first, Chapman made a
similar record. In the fifth quick
work put out three men at first for
Abilene, Chapman got one man to
second. In the sixth Staatz struck a
fine base hit to left, Summers fol-
lowed with one to right, Staatz reach
ed third. Matteson was hit by ball
and took first. Then he commenced
q war dance between first and second
with the result that the ball came his
way. Staatz flew IN, Summers co.
third ahead of the ball and Chapman
made things warm for the umpire. A
one base hit by Callahan was the only
batting done by Chapman, he died at
second. In the seventh Abilene
knocked easy ones and took goose
egg. Carroll, L. Whitehair and Kirk
Of Chapman hit two baggers, were
helped by muff and the side scored
three. Honors we're even and excite
ment was growing. In the eighth
Staatz, Matteson and Summers struck
safe, but Niesley and Giles famed and
Staatz fell down in run to third.
Chapman never touched first. In
the last inning Price struck fine
TWO Dagger that helped Lott in, then
scoring himself Chapman famed
twice, and failed to reach first with
the third man. The game was clean
and well played throughout. Score'
Abilene. .....0 % 0 o / 0 0 2-5
Chapman. 20 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0-3
Summers struck out 6, Whitehair 6;
passed balls Staatz l, Kirk /; two
base hits, Chapman 5, Abilene /;
three base hit Price /; hit by pitcher
by Whitehair 2, by Summers l; left
on bases Abilene 7, Chapman 2,
Abilene won the first game from
Chapman by 10 to 2; Chapman won
the second by 5 to 6.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16
The Most Complete Stock of Funeral Supplies and the
Most Elegant Funeral Appointments
in Central Kansas.

Mr. GEO. S. UPSIIAW, who has charge of this
department is graduate Of the highest rank Of Prof.
Cark's College of Embalming He will always give you
the most treatment the best Of service and guar
antee satisfaction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-16

Last years levy was q mills and
the increase is much less than there
was reason to expect. 1t shows that
the council is running the city on an
economical basis that is to be COM
mended.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
BUY CORONA COAL. John K. Warren, Manager.
 Telephone 1920. q F tf
CONTRACTORS NOTICE.
 We have for sale cheap two No. l Plateglasses, 9Oxl4O. LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB. 6. 14 sun wed sat If
Had a Close Call.

James Flynn, a white man employed at the Alabama Rolling mills, Gate City, met with an accident about 6 o'clock last night in front of the city market on Nineteenth street, which came near resulting fatally. out and MT. Flynn and a companion at tempted to board it. Mr. Flynn missed his footing and fell with his right leg across one of the rails. The bell cord was pulled tor the train to stop, but this was not done until after the limb had been caught under one of the wheels He was extricated by Officer Joe Nix and others carried him to the emergency hospital and Dr. Gibson called. His right calf was badly lacerated and an ugly hole left where a great piece of flesh had been ground away and on the top of the leg below the knee was another ugly bruse. The wounded member was dressed and the man sent to his home at Gate City.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
Getting Ready for tEe Fray.

The subcommittee appointed by the county democratic executive committee held meeting yesterday. The following members were present: Chairman J. S.. Gillespie, R. P. Wetmore, secretary; J. A. Brown, J. H. Miller, N l.. Miller and W.>M. Jackson. The committee proceeded to the election of a chairman for the county cam- paign committee. Hon. D. A. Greene was the unanimous choice of the subcommittee for chairman. It was then decided to post pone the selection of the other members. of the county campaign committee until a later date. Mir. Greene is a working dem- ocrat and will see to it that Jefferson coun- ty rolls up a rousing majority ill Novem- har
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
AT O'BRIEN'S.

The improvements made by pr. Charles Whelan at the opera house are very notice- able and favorably commented upon. The entrance is a great improvement over the old style of two stairways. There is now but one, which is wide and of easy stages The stairway from the dress circle has also been greatly improved in that it is broader and affords a better outlet for those in that part of the house.
 The interior decorations are very pretty new ffescoing seats, curtains in the boxes and carpeting on the floor making cheery appearance. The drop curtain on the stage is very neat piece of work and in fact the changes are. of nature which lends a charm to an evenings visit to the well known place of amusement
 Twelve Temptations"
 Charles Yale's Twelve Temptations" was the attraction yesterday at matinee and last night. This spectacular production is well Known here and the plot is the same as be- fore. though there has been a modification in the specialties. The leading character Hubert, is in other hands than before and 1t is but just to say the change was not an improvement. Gus Bruno is the same old Suoro Apropo as of yore. Full of fun as an egg is of neat he affords amusement for his auditors Josie Sissons is a familiar form in the production and she is all that can be desired. The other principals are a little off and not what Mr. Yale has on pre- vious occasions offered his Birmingham ad- mrers
 The ballet, composed of shapely women, is good. the premieres excellent and the dances of d high order.
 The Elliott brothers, acrobats, are espe- cially clever, and John Harty, the juggler, is first-class. His lamp act is marvel and evoked great applause.
 Miss North's song lover the Bridge" in the last act was a redeeming feature of her performance.
 The stage sets and costumes are all that could be desired, though the performance as whole was not up to expectations.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
BARGAINS FOR SALE.

s1000-One-half cash, beautiful broom cot tage on electric cars near Parkers sta~i tion, Woodlawn.
 slOOo-S2OO cash. balance monthly, broom cottage on macadamized road at Wood lawn; large lot beautiful shade, barn. we'll etc.; possession October 1. 1I } SzOO0-5Ox140 improved, Fifth avenue, nearl Twenty-second street. \ $z0O0[1-room cottage. Nineteenth street. near First Methodist church; gas bath, etc.; rare bargain. $2500-Corner 18th street and 11th avenue.d { south Highlands large lot 2-story $S50-100x140, corner 18th street and Avenue J, South Highlands; right in bend ofl oo dummy; beautifully shaded. Ss5o will buy No 9O4 South 18th street; two
 houses.
 SSOO0-$500 cash, balance $500 per year. will geI S-room house on 9th avenue, near 2sth street; lot 50xl90
 $2fOO-Six-room cottage two servants, hous- 9s, North 20th street, between park and
 Kansas City railroad
 $l50-$25 cash, balance s5 month corner Eth e7ooa avenue and 12th street worth picking up
 of city. F '' " s. F. THOMPSON, 2l5 Fist Street. Telephone "A.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
FOR SALE

FOR SALE. $165o-Splcndid newly overhauled Groom cot tage on south 18th street; $25O cash bal ance monthly S150O-Nice cottage on 18th avenue south between 18th and 17th streets; terms easy: lot fronts south. $57OO-Fine property, that rents for $9OO per annum; $2500 cash, balance l. and years. at per cent interest. $575-141z acre farm in four miles of city X50O-Store house, worth $12,000 $200o-10Ox1Sl, on 14th avenue; finest lot on Highlands. s50o-The cheapest lot close in on North side. $450-75x100. on Spring street, in Avondale. $S75-N1ce home fronting car line in West End; terms very reasonable. $120O-100x140 corner Avenue B and 23rd street, with two houses. $900-Good 5-room cottage on Avenue D, be- tween 22nd and 23rd street; terms easy; lot is 50x145 feet. Call and see other big bargains we have.
 HAGOOD & THOMAS,
 2015 1st Avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. S3500-Elegant house at Beeer's sta ation $5400-Cottage, 9th avenue, near 2lst street. lands. Other choice residence property cheap.
 FOR RENT. The Morris place, two blocks from ter minus of East Lake line; finest dairy, truck and fruit farm in Jefferson county, with all modern conveniences; rich lands well watered.
 OHces-Nicest in the city, newly papered and painted, elevator Office building. $l2.50-S04 24th street; brick cottage. $l5.00-20S 18th street, south; six rooms $2o o00-2204 5th avenue; eight rooms. $l5.W-l617 4th avenue; four rooms S30.OO-Nfce South Highland residence. S4oO0 each-Two South Highland resi- dences.
 $35-7011s 18th street, north, flat. $20-2528 Avenue b, 8 rooms. |, $l5-SOl 4th street, north, rooms. Loans negotiated.
 MALONE & BELL, 2O17 1st Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
NOT ICE.
NOTICE. he Alabama Great Southern Railroad Co

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad Com
 pany.
 Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham, Ala, on Wednesday, Oc- tober 2, 1896. at 10 o'clock a. m, for the election of directors and the transaction of such business as may be brought be- fore the meeting. JOS. F. HILL.
 Secretary. September O. 1886
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
MALE HELP WANTED.

~@N~%SO@~CN every branch of art, whether professional or amateur, and irrespective of distance or locality, are invited to apply for free Art exhibition to be held throughout De- cember In the magnificent exhibition halls of the International Art exhibition, Grand Central Palace, New York city. 4-f-St-Sll-thu
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Labor Day Celebration September z, 1896. For the above occasion the Southern Railway" will sell round trip tickets to Birmingham from points within 100 miles at one fare for the round trip. Tickets to be sold September 6 and ', limited to Sep tember 8. A great day for the laboring people and all should attend
 J. P. BILLUPS,
 Travelling Passenger Agent S-28-td
 Lucas Mixed Paints-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
Assignee's Sale.

On Wednesday, the 22d day of September 1896, the undersigned assignecs of A. B. Me Kinney will sell at public outcry to the lately occupied by him on Second avenue Birmingham, Ala. all the property con- veSed by him to us for benefit of his cred itors, consisting of inc stock of choice groe cries and all the furniture and fixtures in the store belonging to him; also all cases in action and book accounts belonging to him, and all bis interest In two dwellings situated in Avondale, near the Avondale park and spring.
 The entire stock will be sold in bulk and not retailed. splendid opportunity for in- Nestment.
 A. A. COLEMAN,
 R1GDEN ORR
 Assignees of A. B. Mckinney. September 5, 1s96.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Owing to our holiday our store will be closed on next Monday at 6 p. m. until Tues day 6 p. m. Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
5 CENTS A YARD. tty pieces Laces, all hs; 100 pieces of ribbons, shades, at Hirsch's.
Captain Parkes' Good Fortune

Capt. William J. Parkes, formerly of Woodlawn and for time commanding the Woodawn Light Infantry, but at present {. resident of Atlanta, is to wed a Birming- ham young lady next week. The bride-to- be is Miss .Bettie Davis Hogan of Smith, field and the nuptias are to be celebrated at the home of the brides parents on Thurs day
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
Mortgage Sale.

By virtue of the power contained in a mortgage executed to the undersigned on the 5th day of April, 1892 by John M Con nelly and recorded in volume 157, page 4s0, of the record of conveyances of the probat te signed will
 ON MONDAY, THE 2sTH DAY OF SEP
 TEMBER, 1Sa6 sell at public outory to the highest bidder for cash in front of the door of the court house of Jefferson county, Ala, the follow ing real estate situated in said county, and described according to the plan and survey of the West End Land and Improvement company: Lot No. 3, in block No. T. said lot fronting 30 feet on the south side of Tuska- an alley.
 WEST END LAND & IMPROVEMENT - COMPANY, Mortgagee.
 G. F. MOORE, Attorney.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Weber at East Lake on Sum- days. Look for programme. Solos accompanied by band and orchestra. Selections and marches composed by Weber. Band plays on train as it goes out at z o'clock. 4-26-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

There will be no services at the Church of the Advent today. The vestry received 3 telegram yesterday from Dr. Powers of Montgomery stating that he would not be able to come.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

75 pieces Wool Serges and Brocaded Worsted; special this week at S1ac yard.
 30 pieces Wool Scotch Cheviots, in all the new fall combinations of colorings, worth 35c to 50c yard; special this week at 25c yard
 All-wool Aldine Suitlngs in black and the new fall colorings worth soc yard special this week at ZIG yard
 40-inch Damosse, two- toned novelty, rich in colorlngs and very handsome in designs, worth $100 yard; special this week al 73c yard.
 Persian India Silks "A inches wide, beautiful colors worth 95c yard; special at 5Sc yard.
 New changea ble Taffetas in all the leading Illuminating shades, worn in shirt waist style, worth from Soc to $1.00; spe- cial at 69c a yard.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

An elegant line of boys School Suits at astonishingly low prices at Louis Saks'. 9-5-2t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

For ten days only-$12.5O, $1O, $8 and $7.5O Suits now at $4. 99 at Louis Saks'.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
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Pennies saved grow to be dollars. Save your money and deposit in Peoples Sav- ings bank. S-15-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
Woolen dress goods rem- nants Monday at Caheen's.

Go to East Lake tonight. See the pavilion studded with 1000 incandescent lights. 7-11-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band.
10 cents each-lOO baby caps, very much soiled, at Hirsch's.
Y. M. H. A.

Y. M. H. A. The regular monthly meeting of the held this afternoon The selection of a hall for the ensuing year will be one of the m- portant features of the meeting, the asso- ters.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Birmingham is looking up. The whole of the upper part of the building, 2OOS and 2O10 Third avenue, occupied by the Bir- mingham Water Works company, has been leased to one party. It is being nicely fitted up. It contains thirty-two rooms, and will be let singly or in suits, furnished or unfurnished, to respecta- ble people of either sex. Mrs M. E. Ryan, who is so we'll known to the people of Birmingham, is in full charge. 7-SItf
 Brushes and glass-Mayberry Watson
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Taking Hoods Sarsaparilla now will greatly enhance the benefits of your va cation outing.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band.
 5-2-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

EAST LAKE. batting, bathing and fishing last Lake. 4-28-H
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

Monday wool remnants at a great discount. Caheen's.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-28-H

Mayberry & Watson for tie and grates.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

1Oc round trip on Bessemer and Birmingham Railroad every Sunday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-06

$3S5 average weekly net income with $250 invested. Safe, conservative. Prospectus proofs free. F. Daly, 1293 Broadway, New York. S-S-3m