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The Van Buren press., 1897-04-03
Jim weathcrford the eultter.

Little Jim Weatherford - n half
brother to old man Bunk-wasw what you
mought call a gutter. He most in
generally went in for the whole hog
or none, and got none at last. He scared
a good start.and got away with fine
burst of speed, but he broke all to pieces
before he got on the home stretch and
then went home and quit.
The mainest trouble with little Jim
was that he was too internal nervous
like and smart. He must of been born
in hurry, and know for my own in
dividually self that he lived and died
at about the same rate. He was mover
and a hustler from breakfast all the
way. He didn't have a blessed thing to
start on but so acres of land and one
mule, but his head was set on maxim
money, and he made it. He took the
lead row himself, and everything and
everybody on the place had to follow
and keep up. He lived at home all alone
by himself-lived as clost as the bark
on a dogwood tree-and wnensomever
ne got dollar he helt on TO it till TIE
eagle screamed and another one
turned up 10 keep it company.
Little Jim had been horned and brung
ND in the midst of poor folks ard hard
times, and when he come to be a man
he give il out that he was goin to put
plenty of money in his tanks and then
take out aud quit and have high-heel
Good time. He was as good as his word
10 some extent, and at 30 years old he
lad three plantations and twenty-odd
head of mules and was payin taxes on
about $1,000 worth Of stuff. And yet
| never saw him in my life when he
want hard run and headed straight for
the poor house, TO hear him tell II. He
made money on top of money, and got
rich. but he never could see it in that
way. with him the taldn out time and
the settin down place never did come
He rakcd and he scraPed, and he
slinted and saved up for rainy day.
The Van Buren press., 1897-04-03

No JOY IN lis UP.
Wyld-The paper says Easter Will oe
pleasant.
Maclx-Not for me. refused TO buy
my wife a new bonnet.-Bsy CITY Chat
The Van Buren press., 1897-04-03
Employment of Wet Nurses.

It is said that il mother is COM
PEELED to allow another TO nurse her
child, if the nurse does not remain be-
yond the first year and the mother is
closely associated with and devoted
to the child, its love is not appreciably
affected. But if the nurse is allowed to
practically take the mothers place, it
will reflect her manners, ideas and in
dividuality, and may even become indif-
ferent to the mother Mental and ply
steal ailments may be asquired from
a nurse, hence she should be selected
with great care. She should be healthy
and near the same age and complexion
as the mother and be fed literally
with food best suited TO her needs and
the development of the child. The
strength OF a nation is in the care OF
its children"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Looked After Butter Making.

Secretary Coburn Of the Kansas
state board OF agriculture and SIX
prominent creamery operators Of the
Sunfower state, who have been on 8
tour Of inspection Of the butter reg
ions Of the northwest, are home. The
party with Mr.. Coburn was composed
Of j. L. Huffman of Newton, presi'
dent of the Kansas State Dairy asso'
citation; J. X. Forney Of Abilene. Sec
retary of the same; j. +. Nissley ol
Topeka, secretary Of the National
Buttermakers' association; H. M.
Brandt Of Canton, Elmer Essley Of
Mound Ridge, and A. f. Eyth of En-
terprise. They had pleasant trip
and investigated the creamery me.
thods Of the northwest, finding much
to learn and getting many valuable
pointers. The Kansas creameries are
not increasing more rapidly than
those Of Iowa and Minnesota-no
wonder butter is cheap.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
SEED CHANGES PAY.
How a New Wheat Variety Proved a
Good Investment.

The best farmers agree that too
long use of seed grain Of one variety
is not wise and it has been considered
by many that one fault of the wheat
raising in this section has been lack
of new seed.
For years the central Kansas farm
ers have been sowing over and over
from the same line of seed and every
year the yield has been more uncer-
tain. Good sense and logic dictate
that the way to a more certain pro-
duct and better yields is through
changing seed and starting a new line
of growth. 1t is in fact necessity II
the wheat farmers are to make q reas-
enable profit from their labor, With
such a change they are in line to ac-
complish something permanent and
regular.
Results Of experiments with new
seed seem to prove this. For instance
Charles Kubach last fall secured new
lot OF seed for his farm b miles south
west Of town. 1t was the Valley
wheat, introduced into Dickinson
county three years ago at $3 bushel.
The yield was surprising even to Mr.
Kubach himself. 1t was on an aver
age S6l bushels per acre, weighing
81 pounds to the bushel. That it was
the result Of having new seed is
shown by the fact that the famous
Russian wheat sown alongside 1t un-
der exactly the same conditions gave
only 81 bushels to the acre. The
Valley wheat proved itself superior
both in quality and quantity and
stood the winter far better than the
Russian. 1t certainly isa remarkably
fine variety and the quality as exhib-
tied in sample shown the REFLECTOR
is magnificent. Mr.. Kubach is offer
ing his yield at Is cents bushel for
seed and, considering how it has
stood the test, it Is certainly fine
investment for the farmer who wants
to raise sure crop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Mercur-Lott.

Married, on July s, 1897. Alb.
raham G. Lott and Clara Buel
Mercur at the home of the brides
mother, Detroit, Mich. 1t was a
military wedding. They were at
tended by the BRIDES sisters and
Lieut.. j. W. Hinkley Of New York.
They have received about hun
dred presents some Of great beauty
and value. The bride is the eldest
daughter Of the late Col, James Mer-
cur, for 70 years previous to his
death in April, 1896, chief instructor
In civil and military engineering at
West Point.
After the wedding reception and
supper they took the train for Lake
Rosseau, Canada where they are now
spending their honeymoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
WILL Be DEMOCRATS.
DELEGATE CONVENTION CALLED
FOR SEPT. 4.
Central Committee Decides to Put up
a Straight Ticket and Let the
Populists Alone.

The Democratic central committee
met this afternoon at 2 o'clock pur-
suant to the call to determine
whether or not there should be called
another convention. The committee
called one convention last spring but
the Pops captured it and only two
men were nominated. Then the Pops
in their primaries turned down these
two, Mr.. Morgan really giving Mat
teson his support. The stalwart Dem.
ocrats are angry. They demanded
another convention and the CON-
mittee issued a notice that it would
have meeting latter harvest" and
call another convention. The COM
mittee was divided on the matter,
however, the Populists being opposed
to allowing it; the Democrats being
equally determined to have a few
rights. The last convention being
run by Pops made no provision for
new central committee and the old
one is holding over 1t realized that
il it called convention the committee
will be changed and that increadS ID
the fusionists' opposition to a conven-
ton. The Democrats freely threat.
ened that If turned down they would
put ticket in the field by petition or
mass convention. So the situation
was interesting when the committee
met. The session was held at
Eicholtz's rooms and there was a
whole lot Of plain talk.
The committee decided by a large
majority to call delegate Demo-
cratic convention Saturday, Sept.
A, with primaries Thursday Sept. 2.
The Democrats on the committee
meant business and the action was q
distinct victory for stalwart Demo-
cracy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
BufYaio Jones' Scheme.

Buffalo Jones, the noted buffalo herd.
er, has q new scheme. lie left the other
morning ON u slx-months' expedition
to eastern Alaska. lie says he has two
objects In view; one Is to discover, II
possible, an overland route from the
Canadian Pacific railroad to the Yukon
river, SO as to avoid the tedious freight
Ing Of goods to the rich gold fields OF
Alaska over the snow-capped noun
tains on mems backs, and the other and
principal object Is to capture wild ami
mails to stock an island in the Northern
Pacific ocean on the Alaskan coast, such
as black, silver gray and blue fox and
American sable. 1t is his intention to
reach the barren region beyond the
Great Slave lake and drive herd of the
almost extinct race of musk-oxen. He
took ten shepherd and two blood
hounds with him. The shepherd dogs
will be used for driving the musk-oxen
and the bloodhounds for trailing them
should they escape during the night;
also for trailing the fox and other an
imals. lie is backed up by company
which is interested in stocking an is
land with all kinds Of fur and meat
bearing animals, and especially those
animals that are likely to become ex-
tinct. Mr.. Jones will be joined by an
expert cowboy at Omaha, and will go
direct to Winnipeg, Manitoba, then to
Edmonton, via Calgary, Alberta. Here
he will be joined by others. They will
go from there with pack mules as far as
possible, and then will be conveyed
with dog sledges to the barren lands.
For a year Jones had the only herd Of
buffalo, and he says he has made many
profitable sales.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
MADE A SHORT BLAZE.
Cigarettes and Small Boys Burn
Another Barn.

1t was not very dull after all Tues
day, despite che departure Of prom
trent citizens to Fort Riley. About
II o'clock some small boys with Gig.
arettes had a seance in the barn on
Henry Baltrock's place on North Wal
nut and as a result soon had the live.
liest kind Of fire in progress. The
barn was a small one but it sent up
considerable smoke. The fire depart
ment was soon on hand but could do
no more than save a little Of the
framework and small leanto that
was torn down before being destroyed.
The barn was insured for $50. Its
contents consisted Of about : ton of
hay.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
IT TELLS THE STORY.
Another Accident Policy That Wa
What II Claimed to Be.

Wyandt Bros. insurance agency to-
day received the following testimon.
ial which speaks for itself:
ABILENE, Kas., July 27, 1897,
Wyan& Bros, Agts:
! desire to say that your company
was prompt and courteous in the
settlement Of my claim for two weeks
indemnity. am firm believer in
accident insurance and recommend
you and your companies to the insur,
ing public.
JAY HARDING.
Wyandt Bros. now have over 1876
accident policy holders on their reg
lister and every accident has had the
same prompt, courteous and busi.
nesslike payment. No wonder this
agency is popular-prompt payment
Of claims tells the story.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Home Talent Concert,

At the opera house Monday even
ing, August 2, will be given home
talent concert for the benefit of the
A. M. E. church. The program will
consist Of jubilee and plantation mel
odies. Tickets ID cents or two for %
cents. Everybody should arrange to
atsend and help worthy cause.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
A C0RN.RAISING RAIN.
Entire County Gets a Thorough and
Needed Soaking.

The terrific heat Of Friday and Sat-
urday ended in hard rain Saturday
night, accompanied with much light
ming. The entire county received
from / inch to Il inches Of needed
moisture, and the corn fields wele put
in splendid condition. Reports from
Willowdale, Carlton, Hope, Herring.
ton, Woodbine and Enterprise were
received at the REFLECTOR office to-
day and all tell Of about the same
rainfall. Corn is doing well and the
prospects are for big yield.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Alfalfa Is Hurt.

Farmers in south Dickinson repor,
injury to The alfalfa from a small in
sect or worm that eats the substance
out Of the leaves, nothing but the
skeleton remaining and making the
fields look white. They also work or
certain weeds. Fields about Navarro
are badly hurt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Chapman Is Still Sporty.

CHAPMAN, July 27-This town is
still the only bonafde sporting cen
ter Of the county. Saturday witness
ed friendly trial of speed, no mon
ey involved, between the three ponies
ridden by James Erwin, James De-
vane and Leroy Hoyt.
Two heats were run. James Erwin
winning the first and James Devane
the second.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list Of un-
claimed letters remaining in the Abi-
lene postoflice for the week ending
July 20, 1897. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered.
How, Chas ID King, A NJ
stovall, Mrs Nellie Stovall, Nellie
Stevens, Tbos Wilson, +
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
B. L. STR0THER, P. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill, Abslracter.
Chapman Creamery Co to Oakwood
Creamery Co n strip of land in ne
32-12-4. $4,000,
Rose M Lombard to 4 c Jones W NV
2-l4-2, 81,
} s Smith to Thomas Able 1t ~ in
Lebold's add Abilene.
\ j Thisler to Mrs M W White, 1t 4
bk Is Abilene, 800
| T Rumble to j A Rundle, ne 7.ll.4,
81.
Heirs John Harvey to John Watt, pit
W SO 26-ll-l, $40.
Julia Dobson to II Southworth, e NV
2-l3-l, $500.
County to Herman Hoffman, Its in
Hope, s22.42.
County to W + Quilting, 1t in Abb
lene, $46.40
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Lightning Burns Wheat Stacks.

Special to the Reflector.
WooDBINE, July 26.-J. P. Moore
had two large wheat stacks struck by
lightning and burned Saturday night.
1t was only by hard work that the
balance of stack yard was saved.
The rain Saturday night was very
heavy, nearly 2 inches, insuring a
good corn crop.
A base ball game and Sunday school
were the Sunday afternoon attrac-
tions. Both were well attended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
ENTERPRISES BLAZE.
FOUNDRY OF THE EHRsAM
SHOP ON FIRE.
Hard Work to Save the Hoffman
Mills But the Water Lasts Until
the Fire Is Under Control-Story
Of the Fire.

Special to the Reflector,
ENTERPRISE, Jnly 26.-About $3.50
Saturday night the alarm of fire was
sounded in this city for the first time
in year. As the people rushed out
on the streets they at once saw that
the j. B. Ehrsam machine shops, OF
which Stuart Hare is receiver, were
on fire. The foundry department in
the east end Of the shops was burned,
the fire also extending into the first
or large room Of the machine depart
ment before it was checked. The
loss will amount to several thousand
dollars with little or no insurance.
In the moulding department the core
boxes and numerous patterns were
destroyed; in the machine room all
the belts were burned of.
The cause Of the fire is not defin.
ite]y known as the moulders had
casted a few hours before the fire oc-
Cured. The watchman had Just
passed and it is supposed that
lightning struck the shop and charg-
ing the iron roof set fire to the
sheathing below causing it to spread
rapidly.
The firemen were slow in getting
to the fire with the cart but did very
fine work upon their arrival, under
the leadership Of Chief Ginder The
women also did good work by furnish
ing hot coffee to the firemen. The
destroyed property will be replaced
in about a week as work was begun
by a large force of men as soon as the
fire was extinguished.
Those who received injuries by
falling timbers and glass are.
Frank Quinn, hand cut badly.
Monroe Ginder, hand cut and scalp
wound.
Ed Benham, fingers cut.
Several others received small cuts,
bruises and burns but none are SER
ious.
The floors in Hoffman's mill were
all wet to keep the -four dust from
igniting from the heat and the
escape from destruction of the big
mills was narrow as the buildings are
adjoining. The water works power
room is in the machine shops and had
the fire continued it would soon have
been destroyed. The water gave out
Just as the fire was under control and
altogether the city escaped well.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Seed Wheat for Missouri.

Charles Kubach sent last night
samples Of two varieties Of his wheat
to Archie Sims, large land owner
at Mt. Vernon, Mo. 1t is probable
that Mr.. Kubach will furnish consi-
derable seed to Missouri parties this
season.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29

Edward L. Schieifelin, the miner who
founded Tombstone, Ariz, made pro.
vision In his will for his last resting
place. His body rests on one Of the
hilltops overlooking the city he found.
ed years ago. This is the manner in
which he directed that his body should
be disposed Of: ut Is my wish, II con.
venient, to be buried in the garb of a
prospector, my old pick and canteen
with me, on the top of the granite hills
about three miles westerly from the
city Of Tombstone, Ariz., and monu-
ment such as prospectors build when
locating mining claim built over my
grave and no other monument erected.
And that none of my friends wear crepe.
Under no circumstances do want to be
buried in any cemetery or graveyard
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Very Promptly Paid.

T. J. Murphy, scribe Of the Modern
Woodmen, last evening received an
order for $4,000 in favor Of Mrs.
Emma Livingston, widow Of the late
A. G. Livingston who was member
Of the order. The claim was for.
warded July lS. That is the way the
order does business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29

The Kansas City journal says that
eastern tenderfeet have great ideas Of
things In the west. "A New York BIZ
cycle tourist arrived in Abilene the
other day, and at once began to inquire
around for place where he might buy
leather legglns. lie had been told, he
said, that when he reached western
Kansas the prairie dogs would rush out
and bite his legs. The Abilene fellows
know a good thing when they see Il, 80
they informed him that vicious prairie
dogs would be encountered, and he
spent all the afternoon having har-
nessmaker fit a pair Of heavy leggins
to his calves !
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the neighbors and friends
and to friends in Enterprise for cour-
tesies extended during the sickness
and death Of our daughter.
MIR. & MRs. s. A. FULTON AND FAMILY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
In Memoriam.

In memory OF Myrtle EVA fulton
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Fulton
of Logan township, who died July tn
2lst, 1897, aged II years, II month
and 3 days.
The services were held at the NJ. +
church at Enterprise Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. G. W. Stark ofliciated. Inter
ment in Enterprise cemetery.
Deaths dark angel visited this hom'
and ere it spread its wings in flight
snatched tho fairest flower-tht
brightest ornament Of our life. Oul
hearts are filled with sadness anC
deepest grief, and shadows Of sorrows
night have settled thick and heavy
around the loving ones whose hopes
were centered in this young and noble
life, now gone from us forever.
Oh! how the heart strings thrill and
tremble with a bitter longing as we
breathe the last farewell, and realize
that the heart that beat in unison
with ours, is motlonless forever. The
family circle is broken, the light Of
the household has gone out. The
merry laughter is hushed and the
footsteps are no longer heard.
The loving hands that so lately
ministered to your comfort are folded
above pulseless heart.
When we think Of the future, how
we can never watch for her coming,
never listen to the sound of her sweet
voice, our sun Of happiness seems
forever set. Oh! how hard it is to
bow with out a murmur, but there
whispers a voice, It's the voice of our
God, ] love thee, | love thee, pass
under the rod.
Her life was beautiful, never have
we seen it marred by the ruffling OF
her sweet temper. We have never
seen the bright sunshine Of joy leave
her noble countenance. Her sweet
life and joyous disposition supplied
her friends with much comfort.
She passed through her illness with
a kind and gentle spirit, and bore her
affection with such fortitude and
meekness that the hour had come be-
fore her friends realized how near she
was to the rivers edge.
Sh is gone and we miss her bright
smiles. She cannot return to us, but
what a blessed assurance that we can
60 to her. When we leave this earth
and pass over the tufbid river may
she be standing in robes Of purity to
greet US as we pass through the pearly
gates. 'Tis this sweet hope that
lightens life burdens when they seem
crushing our hearts into the darkness
of despair. Her sweet life will linger
in my memory, and in my heart will
live forever.
II ! had thought thou could st have died,
might not weep for thee,
But forgot, when by Thy side
That thou could'st mortal be.
II never through my mind had passed,
That the time would soon be DER,
And on thee should look my last,
And thou shouldst smile no more.
! do not think whereer thou art
Thou hast forgotten me,
And perhaps may soothe this heart
In thinking too Of thee.
Yet there was round thee such dawn
0fllght ne'er seen before
As fancy never could have drawn,
And never can restore.
MtNurp GAIrfuAp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Farm for Rent.

For cash rent, 100 acre farm, 1i5
acres cultivated, 10 acres grass, IA
miles south Of Junction City. Call
on Mrs. c. A. Courtney, East 9Th
street, Abilene. tkc*
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Inch and a Half at Hope.

Special to the Reflector.
HOPE. July 26.-The rainfall here
Saturday night was over an inch and
a half and made the farmers glad, for
it fixed the corn all right for a big
crop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Death in Rinehart.

Bertha, second daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas, Woodford, Of Rinehart,
died today Of typhoid fever, age] 10
years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29
Hopes New Pension Board.

A new board Of pension examiners
has been appointed for Hope as fol-
lows: Drs. 5. NJ. Hunter, j. O. Entz,
H. H. Sutherland.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-29

Get your shaving and hair-cutting
done at G. W. Hollis barber shop,
corner Of Broadway and Second street.
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