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Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
rentecost- Schneider.

On Tuesday evening, Dec. 20, al
the home Of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. j. Schneider of Detroit,
were welded Miss Lena S. Schneider,
and Mr.. James c. Pentecost, of New
ton, Rev. J. Fl. Fielder of Enterprise
officiating. Miss Lydia Rathert
played the wedding march and George
Bristline and Miss Mary Schneider
were attendants. The bride wore
ashes Of roses silk, trimmed with tur-
quoise blue silk, white chiffon. brown
satin ribbon and carried white chrys-
anthemums. Following the cere-
mony came congratulations and de.
lectable supper which was thoroughly
enjoyed by the company Of guests.
The presents showered upon the hap
py couple were numerous and costly
and expressed the esteem Of the CIV
ers. The guests from out Of town
were Mrs. Pentecost, mother Of the
prQom and Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Sny-
der Of Newtoh.
The bride is one of Dickinson coun.
tvs fairest daughters and has hosts
Of friends who hope for her an un-
clouded future. She has grown to
womanhood In Detroit and has won
the admiration Of all by her sweet,
womanly nature. The groom belongs
to the construction department of the
Santa Fe, having a fine position in
line Of promotion. He ranks among
the most respected young men in
Newton and Is worthy the prize he
has won. The REFLECTOR extends its
best wishes. Mr.. and Mrs. Pentecost
have gone to Newton which will be
their home.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
A Good Show.

1.-The Pulse Of Greater New York"
will be the attraction at the opera
house next Saturday evening. The
play is built for laughing purposes
only, containing all the latest music,
songs and specialties. VIM. A. Lang
will appear in the leading role, sup
ported by Fannie Granger, the well
known soubrette, and a strong COM
pany of artists. The famous Mirror
quartette will appear in latest comic
sentimental and patriotic selections
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Band Concert and Ball.

The Pleiser Military band will give
a concert, supper, and dance in the
Olympic hall Thursday night Dec.
Goth. An oyster supper will be serv-
ed during which the band will play a
concert. An excellent program has
been arranged and the boys are prac'
ticing for it. After the supper and
concert the hall will be cleared and a
dance given, music furnished by an
orchestra from the band. The object
Of the event is to obtain funds to de-
fray the running expenses Of the
band during the winter months. The
Pleiser Military band is an organiza-
tion Of which Abilene is proud and
the people should show their appre-
citation Of the efforts OF the boys by
attending the entertainment.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Another (aillett Suit.

A suit in replevin was filed in the
Federal court Thursday which grew
out Of the Gillett failure.
bake " keuler purchased a note for
$2S,SSOs7 given by J. W. Gillett to
Tbos. Trower & Sons. Gillett had
partially secured the note by giving a
mortgage on 74O head Of cattle val
ued at s16,2S0. A pasturage bill OF
1856 against these same cattle had
been purchased from Carmichael Il
Co.
Dake & Keeler allege in the petition
filed yesterday that when they went
to get the cattle W, L. Pattison, who
held them, refused to give them up.
So they filed the suit in replevinY
They ask judgment for the value of
the cattle, SIG, 2S0 and $1,000 dam
ages besides.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
A MORNING WEDDING.
Superintendent Humbargar and Miss
Wilson Married.

A delightful home wedding was
that at the residence Of Judge and
Mrs. 0. L. Moore Saturday when
County Superintendent l.. G. Hum
bargar and Miss Margaret A. Wilson,
daughter of Hon. and Mrs. V. P. Will
son, we're married, the father OF the
bride performing the ceremony. Only
immediate relatives were present.
i 10 the sweet music of Mendelssohn's
wedding march played by Miss Rea
Wilson and with the BRIDES little
niece, Anna Moore, carrying the
brides bouquet Of white roses, places
we're taken beneath a generous bunch
of mistletoe. The beautiful and i'm.
pressive ring ceremony was used.
The bride wore myrtle green cloth
tailor.made gown, with white silk and
lace corsage.
After all had signed the BRIDES
book, came the wedding breakfast,
the table being laden with delicacies
and its abundant floral decorations
being in heart-shaped designs.
The presents were especially beau
tiful, including valuable silverware.
china and cut glass and with rich re.
membranes from the high school
pupils and the court house officials.
Especially earnest and widespread
will be the good-wishes for Mr.. and
Mrs. Humbargar. Bride and groom
have spent nearly all their lives in
Abilene. Mr.. Humbargar was a
principal in the city schools and has
for two years been county superin-
tendent. He has won friends on
every hand by his frank and manly
ways and has wide acquaintance.
His bride has for two years been assist
ant principal Of the high school, her
efficient work there and her popu-
larity in social and musical circles
making her admired by all. Both de-
serve the best that life can bestow and
the wish Of their hosts ol friends is a
most earnest one that their future
snail be bright.
Mr. and MH. HumbarEar left at
noon fjr- a.s,-as.-. ~ yftfsit with the
groomy father at Falls City, Neb.
They will be at home to their friends
in Abilene after January 18th.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
BLOWN SKY HIGH,
DYNAMITE WORKS HAVOC WITH
W00DBINE JOINT.
When That Town Says cit It
Means 1t AZ One Jointist Has
Learned to His Profound Sorrow.

Woodbine is very unhealthy town
in which to start joint. The latest
dispensary was blown sky high with
dynamite Monday morning. 1t was
started week ago in the building
owned by VIM. Blume just pardoned
after conviction for running joint
therein. One Freddy" was manager
and he was ordered to get out of town
by the citizens. But he did not 90
and in the night some sticks Of dyna-
mite were stolen from Gillett's hard.
ware storehouse, placed under the
building and exploded about a. M,
with sound that seemed like a vol
cano broken loose. The building was
smashed to smithereens with all its
contents, some Of the timbers being
thrown fifty feet and crashing into
neighboring stores. No other serious
damage was done however. Blume is
very indignant at the destruction of
his building and says he will give
$3.50 reward for the perpetrators.
The jointist had just gone home and
so escaped destruction.
A previous attempt to start joint
three weeks ago was quickly ended.
The jointist was given "a hours to
leave town and took the first train
out.
Reddy had rented the building Of
Blume and was the sold proprietor Of
the place.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
More Glory for Miss Reasoner,

Miss Elsie Reasoner, the Kansas
rirl who achieved distinction as being
the only lady correspondent in Cuba
last summer, is now connected with
the Paris exposition commission
Miss Reasoner went to Cuba last sum-
mer to do special work for the Asso'
ciated Press and McClure's, and in
August went to Holland on special
assignment to report the coronation
Of Queen Wilhelmina. She has Just
been visiting her home in Osborne
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Mrs. U. 4. Amsbaugh Dead.

Mrs. U. H. Amsbaugh, who with
her husband returned from an Ohio
visit a week ago, died Monday Of
pneumonia, aged so years, at their
home in Grant township. She came
to Kansas in 1885 from Ohio and
leaves a husband and five children to
mourn her decease. One son is a SOL
dier at Manila. two daughters in Ohio,
son and daughter at home.
Funeral was held Wednesday at II
a. M; services in Lutheran church
at 1890; interment in Abilene GENE.
tprv
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Baptist District Rally.
From Tuesdays Daily.1

The various Young Peoples soci-
eties Of the Baptist churches in this
association will hold their district
rally at the Baptist church in this
city tomorrow night and Thursday
afternoon and evening The princi-
pal address tomorrow evening will be
by Prof. !. b. Morgan, Of Sabetha,
Kansas, on emancipation Of the
Christian" Preceding this address
there will be short devotional service
and following it will be afforded an
opportunity for those present to meet
Prof. Morgan and Others from out Of
the city. A cordial invitation Is ex,
tended to all including workers from
the other Christian Endeavor societies.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Gave Frank the Odd Dollar.

Years ago, when Frank Parmelee
was running his bus line in Chicago.
says the Record, he had a driver
named Bob and he had his sus.
plcions that he wasn't getting all the
hares he was entitled to. Bob" had
q habit Of talking TO himself and one
night Parmelee caught him In the
stable reckoning up the days pro.
ceeds. He had emptied his buckskiu
bag out ON a sack of oats, and was
stacking up silver dollars In two
piles. Here's dollar for me, and
here's a dollar for Frank" he said.
Namd dollar for me and O dollar for
Frank He kept on this way until
ne had all the money equally divided
with a dollar over. rarmelee kept
stiIl and waited TO see what Bob"
would do with that dollar. Bob"
looked at 1t and weighed it in his
han~, Shall keep it?" he says to
himself; mo, I'll let Frank have II
ne has to feed the horses" Parmelee
broke in on him then. and gathered
IN the whole pot. Newt he proceeded
-l9 Il ! sajh- lirdL.-hI artalgetp hto ~.
yer. 'h's goocM az you had,.
g''lnlnerngs Of CONS 'ence remain
You Internal old scomdrcl." he a.,
"a Nod hadn't turned over Oh 4 AZ,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Wasn't \ Coward After All,

tiaao s"seon hs o,l 'e,a.es 'na' pefore san
frnns % nv nv ~, s'"e s"'seon'' golng 70 the
.i." ' .a e"i,e upon young offlcer, sat-
n Ieo, | sn e uoa"' 'reihDllhs ike
an",',,', m"s %nu n: "'','er '''a'' .he dead men
Sa oa'u ha ns'l' M' syn" OF the surgeon
N oousana s"a ~ ~, s''A' III coward, I'm
Inav d' na u,, III coward, ne said; =
,.'iss he" i"a' anu l ulu. U Lord! !
sona n w." @ NJ" hle! I'm dlsgraced
u.a,,,, Jo"s' so' scareu' ! Knew !
not [ .h,n,.. was sorhg uiohg all right,
NV .''fi'k'h OF anything but getting
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
REV" FIKE CLEARED.
Girls Testimony Let Him Of on an
Ugly Charge.

At the term Of district court in
Marion county closing Saturday
"Rey." Joseph Fike. preacher well
khown1h this county an'l lw,iose held
has been in South Dickinson for some
years, was acquitted Of the charge Of
rape on a Marion county girl. At
the preliminary examination AtAesi<1
testified that the offense was ca,ss-.,llit.
ted in April and May Of 1897 and tina !
she was not IS years old until the
first Of August AT the trial she sad
the offense did not occur untll the
last of August, hence Fike could not
be held for the charge on which he
was arrested.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
THIS IS GOOD NEWS.
Kirby Bank Likely to Pay at Least
20 Per Cent.

Myron Waterman, assistant state
bank commissioner, who spent part
Of last week in town examining the
books Of the receiver of the Kirby
bank, expressed an opinion before
leaving that the bank would pay 70
to 10 per cent. He commended Mr..
Halleck's management highly.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
CHRISTMAS WAS MERRY
ABILENE ENJOYS THE DAY
HEARTILY.
Church Exercises, Family Reunions
and q Good Rest for the Business
Portion Of Town Make the Day a
Pleasant One.

The Christmas OF 1898 was blessed
with beautiful weather, clear and cold
and was observed with much happi'
ness in Abilene. The church exer'
cises Of the Presbyterian, Christian,
Evangelical, Reformed and other
churches were carried out according
to drograms published Saturday and
were attended by large crowds, every
one enjoying the programs. Many
family reunions we're held and the
churches all had Christmas sermons
on Sunday. The stores were closed
most Of Monday, the REFLECTOR force
had vacation, and the day was one
Of the pleasantest in the city's his
tory. The merchants on looking over
their Christmas trade find that not
withstanding the almost impossible
roads it was very large and they are
generally satisfied. Had the roads
been good it would have been the best
in the city's record.
Crowds were in attendance on the
Christmas exercises Friday at the
Trinity Lutheran and the Methodist
churches. At the former was a fine
program Of recitations, music etc.
and then Santa Claus gave each
scholar a box Of fine candy. The
Christmas tree was very pretty. At
the Methodist church was also tree
and program Of the usual variety
Everyone was remembered and all
were more than pleased.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Purchased the Midway Lot.

Leslie Perring has purchased for
$500 the lot occupied by his restaur.
ant and c. W. Parker's midway.
There will be no change in the build
ings at present. Mr.. Perring is max.
ing deserved success Of his restaur-
ant and store and all are glad to see
him prosper.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
WAS NO FAILURE.
Sensational Publication Nay Make
Somebody Trouble.

The publication in an evening paper
Of this city Saturday evening Of SEN
sational statement that the leading
business firm and the bank of Milton.
vale had failed was entirely false. A
special to the REFLECTOR today says;
"Bank still doing business at the old
stand" and reports from the firm are
that they are all right and have their
paper in good shape. 1t is probable
that there may be damage suits be-
cause Of the publication.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Was Nearly HELPLESS.

JUNCTION CRY, Kas., Dec. ID, 1898.
Mrs. C. E. Say Of this place states
that she was rendered helpless by
rheumatism in her left arm and
shoulder. She began taking Hoods
sarsaparilla and it cured the rheu'
mstism.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
GRIP Is HERE.
1t Followed the Blizzard and Is Now
Making Life q Burden.

->~ - avs N~sA
The grip has reached Abilene, and
Its victims are many. 1t came in
the wake Of the blizzard--the first
cold snap Of the winter-and its
germs have been busy getting foot
hold ever since. The recent warm
weather has developed them, and the
result is that the supposed ordinary
colds the people were nursing now
prove to be the nerve-wracking, bone.
wrenching grip which shows no
mercy until 1t has run Its course.
A severe headache, watery eyes,
acnlHs pones und ia;-g-usrr. tuvsiifia
Of the system, accompanied BY a
slight fever, are generally the pre-
cursors Of the malady. Its germs
laugh at quinine, grow fat on mus
tard baths and wink attic physicians
effort to obtain the mastery. The
only thing that will afford patient
relief is quiet, rest and an even ten-
perature. 1t Is an indoor disease and
needs coddling.
Physicians declare that rarely in
the history Of Abilene have there been
so many cases Of sickness Of a mild
type as there are at the present time,
and in nine cases out of ten the treat
ment given is for the grip. With
care it is not dangerous, but at any
stage it is annoying and persistent in
its efforts to make life miserable for
its unfortunate possessor.
After an exhaustive study New
York's board Of health has issued this
statement Of its findings concerning
the disease:
"lnhuenza is an infectious and con-
tagious disease" the statement reads,
"due to the influenza bacillus. In
cases Of influenza, or grip, this or
ganism is present in all the secretions
OF the nose, throat and bronchial
tubes. The disease is transmitted
from person TO person through the
taking In Of these organisms, either
from direct contact or after the secre-
tions have been dried and pulyerized
and inhaled in the form Of dust.
"The disease cannot be produced
by any other causes than the iniln-
enza bacillus. There are many
catarrhal affections Of the respiratory
tract which are improperly called
grip, and the distinction between
these and true grip is extremely diff
cult, and often impossible in milder
forms. Grip, however, is much
more serious affection, produces
much greater depression, and is fol-
lowed by much more tedious conval-
escence. The disease extends rapid
ly, and affects large numbers Of peo.
pie, because Of the lack Of definite
diagosis and any attempt at isolation
Of patient or disiniection Of dis
charges.
"An attack Of grip produces tenn
porary insusceptibility, as is the case
in most infectious and contagious
diseases, so that when an epidemic
has passed through city or over a
country, there is comparative freedom
from the disease for a certain period
until the insusceptibility is lost.
Then, when infection is again intro
duced, the disease takes again an
epidemic FORM"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Walters-R Berger.

Miss Elmina Walters Of Abilene
and Ernest Berger Of Longford were
married Friday at the home of the
brides parents east Of the city. They
went to Kansas City Saturday on a
W, w,dding trip.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29

A button cut from the cont porY
ny General shafter during the San.
'Iago campaign was recently ratified
of al charity bazaar held at Wich.
ita, Kan, and 250 chances were sold
at cents each, BY curlyus colnci-
dence the button was won by Misy
Marjorie Knorr the girl who had So
licited General Shafter to send it to
the bazaar.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29

The fact that bicycles are taxed in
France makes 1T easy to collect sta.
tistics as to cycling in that country.
The returns for 1897 show that there
were then 40S,869 wheels in France
as compared with 100000 in 1894. Tho
income derived from the bicycle tax
In 1897 amounted 10 about $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
MISS WISE CHOSEN
Two Vacancies in the High School
One Is Filled,

The board of education met last
Monday. The December salaries
were allowed. Misses Newcomer and
Wilson, teachers Of the high school,
handed in their designations.
Miss Wessie Wise of Emporia was
elected to fill one vacancy. The other
will be filled next week.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Will Have Joint Installation.

At regular meeting of the &. A.
R. last evening it was decided to hold
a Joint installation Of officers Of the
&. A. R. and W. r. C. in the A. 0. U.
W. hall on the evening Of Jan. 20.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-12-29
Mccormack -Dowling.

CHAPMAN, Dec. 24.-On Monday
morning at St. Michael's church will
be married Miss Nellie Mccormack
and Mr.. Peter Bowling. Miss Nc
Cormack has been a teacher in the
public schools. The vacancy will be
filed by Miss Amelia Miller. Mr..
and Mrs. Bowling will reside here.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-20

of organization that will undoubtedly
be adopted and which makes provision
for Democratic success I'm this city and
county In the future.
The plan was adopted by the COM
ndttee of the bodies represented at the
meeting in the Jefferson club rooms
Thursday night. The committee met
yesterday afternoon at the club rooms.
Messrs Barton, Bell and Michael were
present, and with them were Messrs,
Lambert, Scannell, Ellelibe and Yoerg.
The committee went carefully over ths
proposed plan of organization submit
ted at the meeting Of Thursday night
and printed In The G o b e Friday.
morning. II was understood that the
gentlemen We're acting as individuals
and not on behalf OF the organizations
they represent, and the plan can only
be given sanction by the Democratic
party
The articles submitted were adopted
as the report of the committee with
some minor changes. Articles 13, IA
and Is were changed so that there is
no pledge of reward in the way Of
offices and the name OF the organizat on
was changed from the Democratic City
and County committee to the Demo-
cratic City and County Organization
tlris with an idea Of not attempting to
psurp the rights Of the committees and
leaving no room for kickers.
The plan will be submitted for action
at tomorrow nights meeting and there
is no doubt Of It's adoption and the
Immediate formation OF a ward and
precinct organization.
Other matters Of considerable impor-
tance will come before the meeting and
there will probably be a meeting OF
the Jefferson club after the more inn
portant business is concluded.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-20
DARING STEEPLE JACK.
stood on Cross One Hundred and
Fifty Feet fin Air.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press
Newark has a steeple Jack whose
daring hereafter win never be ques-
toned He Is Louis Loerk, a young
man whose early fondness for climb
ing high buildings led him 10 adopt
steeple climbing as an occupation. He
has been roofing and painting the tower
of Seton Hall college, South Orange.
The ROOF Of Seton Hall coll &c is ninety
five feet from the ground. Above 1t
rises the tower fifty fest higher, and
above the tower the Gro q. whose tip
Is l52 feet from the ground As Louis
clalnbered 10 his high perch the ,nege
students from below watched HIM
Then one called;
Hi! there! You dare not stand on
that cross"
If there is one thing on which The
young steeple-climber prides himself
II Is on the fact that he has never taken
q dare. The cross-har of the cross IS
four feet long. To this Louis climbed,
and, while the young men far below
held their breaths, slraightened himself
up cautiously until he stood erect with
one foot on each side OF the upri ght
and his hands at his sides From be-
low came a cheer. which died away as
the youths realized that their shouting
might cause him TO turn his eyes down
and thus add 10 his peril. But Loerk
looked straight ahead across the pref
~ village Of South Orange TO a point
where the lire Of autumn foliage along
the crest of the Orange mountain met
the blue
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-20
FATE'S WHEEL TURNS.
An Inmate of an AImshouse Heir
to Fortune.

to a Fortune.
From the New York Press.
Bayard Garrison, who, it is alleged
is the most aristocratic pauper sup
ported by Bridgeport, and who has
been a public charge for some months,
has received a letter at the almshouse
which conveyed the information that by
the death Of a maiden aunt at Boston
ne had become heir to 800, 600 He
IS now awaiting further advices. The
poor authorities are also anxious about
MS inheritance, for they expect to Sc
cure the payment of the amount which
ms maintenance has cost them.
although common pauper, Clark
son, II is said, can lay CAIN to posses
sion or some Of the bluest blood in
America. The late Thomas F. Bayard
OF Delaware, it is alleged, was his
cousin. On his fathers side he is de-
scended from the Clarkson family. In
whose honor, it is said, Clarkson street.
New York, was named
Thirty years ago he married a Miss
De Peyster. A month after the mar
rage he left her and has since lived
alone. Once he had in his possession a
large tract OF land near Flatbush, l. l..
but he sold it piecemea? to obtain
money for q life of dissipation A
valuable piece OF New York property
went the same way. His wife has
been divorced from him for more than
a score of years