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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-24

greAt amount ~ pleasure ~ ssTc; slsl
share of tho responsibility OF this
years picnic rested upon Commas
5dors Lee, and the gentleman is 70
be commended for tile success Of.
his management. John Lewis,
Will Buckner, Walter Perry, Ed.
Jones, r. Anderson, Willie
Jones, VIM. Hardy, John Wills.
Jams, Vim. Trnsty and w <.
Perry, were among those who
contributed toward the success OF
the picnic.
Quite large delegation Of our
people wee in attendance ut the
Mnchakinock fair last week. All
speak in most tlatteriDg terms Of
the hospitality Of our neigbbors
bounded on the south.
Rev I Z Griffin and wife OF
Muchakinock, have been in the
city recently calling on friends.
There was a basket meeting last
Sunday in a large grove about
four or FIVE miles East Of the city.
II was largely attended, Rev,
4 M A+ VII. - -
| Burton Of the NJ. E. church is said
TO have given avery good sermon.
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARlAN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitfield OF
Eldon, are in our city to reside
permanently. They are the guest
at presant Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pete
johnson. Mr.. johnson is a broth
or to Mrs. Whitfield.
| Miss Eta Davis returned this
| week from an extended visit in
Muscatine and Iowa City. She
returns with all smiles, and by
that we can CLEAN the facts Of the
good times she. enjoyed.
The Light House Society meets
Friday night with Mrs. G. 81.
| Wade Of 10th Ave. AT the last
meeting the following officers
were elected: Pres. Henry Martin
Vice Pres. Mrs. f. Kippers Sec.
Mrs. g. 81. Wade, Asst. Sec.
Mrs. Laura Martin Critic Henry
Brown, journal G.. n. Wade.
William H. LaYell attended
the Emancipation Celebration in
Rock Island Wednesday the 22nd
and visited friends and relatives
also. Rock Island used to be his
old home, and he was glad to be
there once more.
Mrs. Anna Richardson arrived
in our city Monday from Des
Aoines, she is . guest Of Mrs. N !.
+. Lowry
Chas. and Thomas Searcy are
working in the Gl il 81 q Ile 8 g g
Bell Boys, also W'illj,
Mrs. a Christian isthe only
colored employee at the Union
Station. She assists in taking
care Of the waiting rooms and has
. good position, we hope she will
hold on to il rs long as she can. 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-24
!. FRIDAY. SEPT ). o. ? |. /.
OsKALOO sA NEWS.

Mrs. Ionic Lee, who has been
attending the annual conference at
MI. Pleasant returned home and
reports a pleasant and profitable
time.
s Rev. "a. Danield Of Aurora,
HIS, enroute to his home after
conference, stopped in the city to
visit his many friends. He was
entertained at the John Williams
home.
Rev. a. w. White formerly Of
Sioux City is our new minister.
He was transferred from the M +.
conference to the a. N. +. He
viii preach his first sermon Sun,
day.
Miss Bell Hall Of W Washing on
visited Sunday with Mrs. John
Williams. ls sss
III. psTno; Who "a sammon-
"a To Des Moines on account Of
the illness Of her daughter has re-.
! turned home.
Prof, Mitchell M0sely, who has
been absent from the city during
the past three months, in connec-
tion with his musical business, is
again at his home.
Mrs. Annie Jones IS in your
{ city visiting relatives.
Burt Jones and John Thomas
Of Abba, were Sunday visitors in
our city.
Miss. Mary Titfin Of Washing
ton, is the guest Of her father in
law, james Tffin.
James James and Miss Clara
Smith, one Of Des Aoines' most
prominent society lady is the
guests Of Miss Lucy Buckner, this
week.
B. j. Fuller and wife Of Fairfield,
have been guests at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed hurry this week.
Geo. Douglass, our popular res
tanrant man, has returned from .
business and pleasure trip to Sey-
mour. II is rumored lie will res
move from the city in the near
future.
w X. Perry was in Des MONIES
last week, attending the state fair
and calling on his old friends.
The church benefit entertain
ment that is being arranged by
Sennie Jones, is coming on nicely.
Ii promises 10 be q decided sue
cess.
Excellent reports are received
from Dr., Lawtner and family, who
recently moved to Kelb whore the
doctor was appointed company
physician for the district. He is
doing good work and is quite .
tayorite With III the people,
The second annual moonlight
picnic given BY our people was 9
delightful success. Nearly sixtY
people we're taken to Wbitmore'a
Riverside park, north Of the city,
On hay racks. a most thoroughly
spjoyabse time was INDUCED il By
III. The park was Illuminated
and everything possible was done
for the enjoyment Of the party.
The supper vas royal sprsad,
ana Ill the coed things Of the .ssa-
son rere on the table: Ruben
Hin ~ called the clown Of ths
,svenine When Kubep fails q
cooks j smile 81 ! laugh, thsrs
IL NJ dyspspsiia il the crowd
IN : i;caiic 4 q - mads " N
Ssss ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-24

Our Mineral Oil for Bicycles cost no
more than other oils, and burns one-thlrd
longer. Try a bottle at Dawson's Hard
ware, Fifth-st
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-24

Why do 50 many 60 to Cham
payne & Sons laundry! Because
they know how to do work to
please everybody, and give prompt
attention to orders. S16W. Grand
avenue, phone III.
1852 w. NINTH STREET.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-24

Excursion Tickets to County
Fair at AlgOna,
Via the North Western Line, will be sold
at reduced rates, Sept. 81 to October !,
inclusive, limited TO October 2. Apply to
agents Chicago & Northwestern ny.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-24

DIR EDWARD F. JOHNSON.
Office over GOT West Walnut Street.
Residence, 1872 West 9th st.
Office Hours: 9 10 II a. m, 2to5 p. m
Sundays ~ to /. Catarrhal troubles
a speciality.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-24
County Ticket,

Harding's Ice-cream Go. still
flourish as no others can Secret:
He makes the best Ice-Gream in
the city. Those that tried ours
will have no other. Phone CAT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
WAS GIVEN A DIVORCE.
James Broadfoot, Jr., Secures q
Separation From His Wife.

The divorce case Of Broadfoot vs..
Broadfoot was completed in district
court Tuesday, the judge giving
Judgment for the plaintiff. The tes-
timony for Mr.. Bradfoot was given
by his two children by a former wife,
Mabel and Edna, aged II and IA
years, and by A. Kropf and wife, and
plainly showed that the defendant
was Of a very violent and quarrel.
some disposition ard very abusive
to the plaintiff and his children. The
couple were married in 1888 in Canada
and have one child, a girl
aged seven years. No testimony was
introduced by Mrs. Broadioot, not
even going on the witness stand her.
self, although she was present during
the entire trial.
Wednesday the question Of ali.
mony was settled, the court giving to
Mrs. Broadioot the 80-acre farm upon
which Mr.. Broadioot Is now living,
two cows, two horses, wagon and har-
ness, A shoats, 200 bushels Of corn,
three tons Of hay and straw, while
the poultry and household goods are
to be divided equally by their attor-
neys. The child was given to the
custody of the mother with instruc-
ton not to remove her from the iur-
isdiction of the court or to ALLEVIATE
her affections for her father.
Mrs. Broadfoot was restrained from
disposing Of the farm or encum bering
same until the child reached "A years
Of age.
The decision is generally satisfac-
tory to both parties and it is hoped
that the end Of their difficulties has
come.
Some motions were heard and con-
iirmations made, and court adjourned
until March 9th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
ALI. Norman Dead,

At So'clock Tuesday evening, after an
illness extending over three months,
Alfred Norman was called to join the
great majority on the other side. He
has suffered severely from cancer of
the liver and was prepared to lay
down his earthly burden. He leaves
a wife and six children, the youngest
being three years old, to mourn the
departure of a kind husband and
father The funeral took place We'd
nesday at 3 o'clock from the A. NJ. L,
church, and the body laid to rest in
the Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
L. III. kUMP
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. d. W. NALL and children came
in this afternoon.
W. c. Long is here from Emporia
investigating the creamery industry.
John Roche, the popular merchant
Of New Basel, was in the city and
made the REFLECTOR a pleasant call.
DR.. I. G. Ayres, of Cheever, re-
turned this afternoon from Junction
City.
J. M. Ketchersid, cashier Of Hopes
bank, was a pleasant visitor in the
citv.
Elder H. Davidson is here looking
after bis business interests. He saws
1t seems nice to breath Kansas air
again.
Andrew Gross, one Of Cbeeyer's
prosperous farmers, was a pleasant
caller at REFLECTOR headquarters
today.
A. /, Witwer, Of New Basel, was in
the city on business and made the
REFLECTOR pleasant call.
c. G. Hawk and W. G. Simmer
went to St. Marys where they will
labor in the interest of the National
Fence Machine company.
Albert Sprecher, Of New Basel, was
down from Solomon where he has
been employed in the creamery.
D. S. Robbins, the jolly good nat.
ured druggist Of Woodbine, was in
the city on business and called at
REFLECTOR headquarters.
r. S. lakewood, one of Herncton's
successful businessmen, and W. R.
cannon superintendent of bridges fol
the Rock Island, were in the city.
Chas. Grice, Of Talmage, arrived
home from his visit to the South. He
visited in Georgia, Florida, Alabama
and other southern states but saws
that Kansas is superior to them all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Golden o.
Navarro went to Ottawa, where Clint
Will open a store. Mrs. Golden.
mother, Mrs. E. Keller accompanied
them and will make her home there
W. A. Hopkins was down from Sol
ONION and gave the REFLECTOR pleas
ant call. Mr.. Hopkins came to Kansas
in 1866 locating at Solomon which
was then thought would be the me
tropolis OF Central Kansas. He has
walk-a-way for the Solomon postoffic'
being the only active candidate fol
the position, which he richly deserves
for his fealty and labors in behalf o
the Republican party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
WANT PARTY CANDIDATES.
Junction Citys Experience With tho
Place Hunters.

Non-partisanship in city politics
has been tried by u number Of Kansas
towns and nowhere has been secured
that purity and good management pre-
dicted by those interested persons
who are now advocating the continu-
ance of the scheme in Abilene. juno
ton City presents the latest evidence,
the following being being taken from
the Democratic paper of that place,
the Sentinel
1t is reported that the Republicans
Of Junction City will put up a straight
ticket to be voted on at the spring
election. This is certainly a good
move. and one that will be appreci-
ated by all parties. The way city
affairs have been conducted Of late
has been unsatisfactory and yet there
is no place to put the blame. The
people heretofore have been electing
officials regardless Of politics. This
is wrong. An out and out political
campaign should be conducted, and
those who are elected should be held
responsible for the proper govern
ment Of the city.
The non-partisan city government Of
Abilene has been severely criticised
by the Pop and Democrat newspapers
for its fayoritism and extravaganza
and yet they howl to continue the
system. There is just as much need
Of politics in city affairs as in State
or National, and the party that neg
lects to strengthen itself at its founda-
ton and present united front in the
small battles is sure to suffer when
the main engagement takes place.
Republicans should not allow I'M
scrupulous politicians and place hunt
ers to deceive them. A full Republic
can ticket can and will be elected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
TOOK THEM ALL DAY,
Chapman Celebrated for Washington
With Interesting Exercises.

Chapman in one way or other put
In about IA hours Of birthday ami
versary celebration in George Wash
ington's honor Monday. Commence
ing at 9 o'clock a. M the pubic
schools had appropriate exercises con-
sisting Of declarations, debates, dia-
logues and chorus singing in which
the pupils who took part showed care
full training. The four rooms were
neatly and tasteiully decorated with
bunting, evergreens' flowers and
pictures.
In the afternoon the county high
school commemorated with a bright
program exceedingly well rendered
Miss Stackhouse read an original
poem on "The Price Of Liberty"
which was generally thought to be the
most pleasing number on the pro-
gram.
AT 5 o'clock the ladies Of the M H.
church gave their Martha Washing
ton supper which was well patronlzed'
Upwards OF $40 was netled to apply
on the church debt.
In the evening reception to which
all students and alumni were invited
was held in the county high school,
The four classes furnished the literary
features Of the evening on a new PLAN
To each class was assigned recita'
ton room to decorate and arrange at
pleasure for sort OF a progressive
program. Fifteen minutes OF speech,
song and tableau was given in each
room, then five minutes recess an
nounced by bell ringing during which
time the audiences could saunter on
to another class room and listen tt
another ID minute program by an
other class, etc. till the four divisions
Of the one hour program had beef
given. II person wished he coul(
not only hear all four classes but tht
parts Of the entertainment most suit
ed to their taste.
The seniors wore a uniform Of col
lege caps and epauletts and presented
quite dashing effect. VIM. Killing
berg impersonated the immorta
George and Mrs. Cook was a digniliet
Martha Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The many friends Of H. J. Hodge
will be pleased to learn that he is able
to sit up.
An Abilene doctor has new way
Of getting even with his rual debtors.
He secured 400 young hogs and is
having them iattened at 50 much per
head on account.
-Abilene's mills are fndingit hard
to get enough wheat to keep running
The bad roads Of the past six weeks
have kept the farmers from market
ing their cereals.
John Sauers has gotten great.
He has his picture, together with that
of one Of his cocks, in the New York
Illustrated News. 1t is labeled "a
prominent fancier and sport OF Kan
sas."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
WANTED TO DIE.
INQUIRIES Received About the Corpse
Seen in River.

Special to the Reflector.
SOLOMON, Feb. "a. - Postmaster
Wimsatt received a letter from Linds-
borg yesterday inquiring about the
dead body seen here in the river last
week. A man disappeared from there
February 10, and has not been heard
from. He left letter showing sui
cidal intentions and it is thought that
he made away with himself 1t is
hardly probable that the body seen
is that Of the man reported missing,
as the men positively say they could
not be mistaken and that 1t was the
corpse Of a woman. No further news
has been received and it is possible
the body may never be recovered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list of I'M
claimed letters remaining in the Abi-
lene postoflice for the week ending
Feb. II, 1897. Have your mail adj
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered.
Barber, AN Beck Mrs John
Evers, John G Hass, Mrs
Howle, Miss Jean Johnson, W E
JONES' Louie Post, Vim
Spear, Roy Williams, BLAME
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date,
B. L. STRoTHER. P. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
Taken to Hutchinson.

Sheriff Robson escorted Eugene
Lewis to the reformatory at Hutchin-
son. where he will serve sentence
for grand larceny. Lewis is the
young colored boy caught robbing
several stores, and will be retained
until he gives promise of reformation
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
Its First Anniversary.

The Degree Of Honor lodge OF this
city will give Hard Times" social
on Tuesday evening, March 9th, to
commemorate its first anniversary.
A pleasant time is anticipated. The
best dressed person present will be
fined 81 to be given to the poorest
dressed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25

Hodge Bros. have for sale at very
low prices;
One second hand sulky pillow.
One second hand walking lister.
One second hand field roller.
Two second hand corn planters.
Two second hand buggies.
Two second hand grain drills.
One 600 egg incubator.
One 200 egg incubator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25

To close out the buggies, phaetons
and spring wagons on hand to make
room for spring stock, we will make
you a very low price for cash or short
time note. We want to close out
these goods by March LIST.
HODGE Bros.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
Hunter.Gipe.

Samuel Gipe and Margaret A,
Hunter were married Tuesday even
ing by Rev Crawford. The bride and
groom are old residents Of the county
and their many friends will wish them
much Joy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
DISTRICT COURT.
Important Cases Handed Down by the
Judge and Jury.

SNA6V OAAW vNAys
In the case Of Marillat vs.. Union
Pacific Railway company in which the
jury rendered verdict for $3.50, the
court set the verdict aside and grant.
cd new trial. It appeared from the
evidence Of one Of the Jurors that the
jury agreed that each one should set
down the amount that he thought the
plaintiff should receive and these sew
eral sums should be added together
and sum divided by twelve, and the
quotient should be the verdict. The
court decided that such a verdict did
not express the views Of any Of the
jurors as to what the plaintiff ought
to recover and was too much Of q lot.
terry.
In the case Of Hoffman 4 Son vs..
Union Pacific Railway company in
which the plaintiff sought to recover
$46076 for the loss of a carload Of
flour by the Houston & Texas Central
Railway company the court held that
the wrong company had been sued
and instructed the jury to bring in a
verdict for defendant. 1t was at
tempted to hold tho Union Pacific on
the ground that a bill of lading was a
through contract.
The case of Forslund vs.. Hoffman,
an appeal from the Justices court,
was continued by the plaintiffs attor-
ney, C. ). Crawford. Mr.. Forslund
failed to put in an appearances.
In the case of Rutland Savings
bank VS.. Smith Bros. the court de-
cided for the plaintiff. The suit is
over the foreclosure Of mortgage,
the plaintiff secured judgment in the
Justices court on an interest coupon.
The defendant claims this action
barred suit on the principal note.
Several judgements were entered
which are Of no interest but to the
parties concerned.
Swayze VS.. Merrill suit for an &C.
counting claiming to have been part
ners in the stucco business at Hope.
The defendant filed a demurrer to the
plaintiffs evidence which was sus-
tanned by the court, and the jury dis
charged.
No more jury cases on the docket
and the jury was discharged from
further attendance.
The motion for new trial In the
Nusz VS.. Lancashire Insurance COM
pany case was denied. The amount
awarded by the jury to the plaintiff
being reduced by common consent
800 which makes the amount re-
ceived by Mr. Nusz $465.
William Bitner and Charles Bushong
who pleaded guilty of arson in the 4th
degree, were sentenced by the court to
six months in the county Jail. The
men attempted to burn the jail at
Herington.
The case of Berry VS.. Jones was
finished, the court taking the case I'M
der advisement.
Vvy vynNn mn nYN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
Prof, Palmer's Lecture Postponed.

The lecture of Prof. Palmer Of
Topeka, which is to be the fifth num-
Der Of the high school lecture course
at Chapman, has been postponed I'M
til Saturday evening, March 9th. He
will be assisted by Miss j. Abbie
Clark, and Miss Wilma Tyler,
harpist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25

Just received 800 pairs zeigler
Brothers women's and children's
shoes in latest style and colors.
Prices right. W. W. Davis, opposite
postofice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25

For sale, a good pair of horses,
weight 1900 to l,400, young and all
right, with harness, reasonable. For
particulars call at this office. 25tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
his fayorite and he feeds for market
about 100 head each year.

Space and time forbid the mention
of all the settlers in and around
Woodbine who are making success
of life. No place is more inviting
and nowhere is an opportunity better
given to make pleasant home than
on the prairies Of Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25

Don't blame the hired girl about
had bread. Get Whitlaw's flour and
see the difference in quality.
Northern seed potatoes will arrive
shortly. Don't buy until they arrive
There are no NORTHERN seed potatoes
on sale yet.
NJ. M. WHITLAw.
@We want all the EGGS we can
get and will pay highest price,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
FINE GROCERIES

is again full and you assured Of bargains We're SELL
ing lot of goods buying ot too to keep the stock up
The goods here to be Sold They're here for that
purpose We guarantee to have just what you want If
not, we'll get't
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25

Cabinet photos Sl,OO per dozen at
the Elite studio until February 2Sth
only 2S-2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25

Hodge Bros. have for sale one sorrel
mare seven years old, sound, kind,
will work anywhere, weight about
100. Terms to suit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
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The wonderful patience exhibited in