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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
NORMAL INSTITUTE JUNE 5.
Arrangements Completed for a Sue
cessful Session.

The normal institute will be held
in the Garfield building, Abilene,
commencing June 5. Supt. l.. G.
Humbargar will have charge of it, as
sisted by Supt. j. H. Niesley of Abb
lene and Principal H. M. Ambrose Of
Enterprise. A special feature of the
session will be a department devoted
to the teaching of music, conducted
by Prof. l.. r. Lewis, who has been so
successful in the Abilene schools
With such an excellent corps Of in
structors and with the efforts made to
make the institute practical in all its
branches excellent results should be
secured.
All teachers Of the county should
attend and be on hand the first day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
Company L Under Heavy Fire.

Robert W. Lee, who is with Com
pany +, Twentieth Kansas, writes
from Manila and among other things
mentions something Of interest con-
cerning Company L. He says;
"Last Sunday Company + was
ordered into Company LIS advanced
position and Company L back into F's
trenches, as before the change was
made the firing on L had been very
heavy and they needed relief"
Although the Abilene company is
seldom represented in the lists Of
casualties, it is quite evident that il
is right up around the band-wagor
when there is any fighting going on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
Wilmer. hoffman.

INDUSTRY, May 6.--At the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudolph Wilmer, in north Dickinson
at noon May 3rd, occurred the mar
riage Of Miss Lena Wilmer to Mr.. l..
M. Hoffman of Industry, Rev. T. M.
Hardy officiating. The bride was
dressed in gray cashmere trimmed
with ribbon to match and cream lace.
About seventy-lve guests were pres
ent. After the ceremony congratula-
tions were offered and a bountiful
wedding dinner was served.
Miss Wilmer is a former Dickinson
county high school student and has
a wide circle Of friends and acquaint,
ances. Mr.. Hoffman is the son Of 0.
Hoffman Of Industry and is one Of
north Dickinson's estimable young
men. Mr.. and Mrs, Hoffman will be
at home to their friends after May 10
on the DR.. BrooSs farm south Of En-
terprise.
Among the numerous presents re-.
ceived were:
Mr. and Mrs. Wollgast-Center table.
DR.. Wollgast-Center table spread.
Mr. and Mrs Backes, Bed spread,
Mrs. 5. d Klrby-Palr tcwels.
Mrs. Geo. 0egerle-silver knives and forks.
Henry kamphaus-I1alf dozen napkins.
Mr., and Mrs. Dickman-Tablecloth
Mr. and Mrs. Kamphaus-- spread.
Miss Anna Liberalization lamp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonberger-T Tabecloth and
half dozen sauce dishes
Mrs. Kassebaum-Ilalf dozen knives and
forks and coffee pot
John Marsball--set carvers.
Mr.. and Mrs, Y, llofman-Bed spread
Mr.. and Mrs. A, II. Ryon-Teapot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lefert-Rocklng chair.
Mr., and Mrs. A, Hoffman, Water set.
Miss Minnie Klrby-set tea spoons.
Mr.. Uhenhop and famlly-Bed spread
silver spoon holder, sugar bowl and butter
dish
Mr.. and Mrs stelnford-Bed spread
Mrs. Buffmeyer-Paror lamp
NJ. and Mrs. o. Iioffman-Elght day clock
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Flscel-Tea set.
Mr., and Mrs, Harris-Palr pillow shams ant
vases.
Wilhelm Brust and slster-Fruit dish, glas,
tea set, lamp, fat irons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frohardt-Bed spread.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
A Monster Meeting.

The Modern Woodmen are counting
on large excursion to Kansas City
on the occasion OF the supreme lodge
meeting there June g. The Kansas
City committee on arrangements have
secured the new Convention hall with
a capacity Of twenty thousand people
for its sessions. One hundred thous-
and visitors are expected. Thirty
bands and seventy.fve forester teams
uniform rank) with fully fifteen
thousand marching men will be seen
in line Thursday morning, June Sth,
in the great parade. Band and for.
ester team contests will extend
through the week. The prizes are
the largest ever offered. For forester
teams: First prize $500, second 5000,
third 800, fourth $75, fifth $50. Lo-
cal Kansas City teams are excluded.
Band prizes: First prize $50, second
prize 800, third prize $50. All dele.
cation bands admitted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
KEEP OFF THE GRASS
COUNCIL, MAKES AN ORDINANCE
TO SAVE LAWNS.
Reflector" Is Again Made Official
City Papsr-Test Of Sidewalk
Powers to Be Made by the City.

The council met Friday night with all
members present except Hoon and
Brown.
The usual bills were allowed.
W. R. Judy and and W. l.. Judy
were made assistant marshals without
pay to keep order on the school
grounds.
The building and grounds commit
tee were instructed to make such re.
pairs on city hall rooms as are
needed.
A new ordinance published else
where was adopted making it a mis-
demeanor to allow cattle and horses
to trample lawns, parkings and side
walks, rule greatly needed. 1t is
to be hoped that it will be strictly en-
forced.
More rock was ordered for street
crossings.
The DAILY REFLECTOR was desig-
mated as the official paper for the
coming year.
A test of the right Of the city to or
der brick sidewalk is to be made. DR..
Messick refused to lay walk on
the north side of Sixth street east OF
Spruce and the street commissioner
was instructed to lay brick walk at
once and charge it to the property.
The doctor denies the right Of the city
to do this and will test the matter.
The ordinance says that property
owners shall lay either brick or plank
walk. The city attorney interprets
it to mean that the city also may put
down either brick or plank and brick
will be laid.
The new officers of the fire depart.
ment as previously published were
confirmed.
Adjourned to meet May II to con-
slider the cemetery matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
TO IMPROVE THE PARK.
High Union Pacific officers Visit the
Town.

The following Union Pacific officers
were in the city Saturday in
special train: Gen. Manager Dickin'
son, Supt. Brinkerhoff, Asst. Supt.
Petersen, Chief Engineer Berry, Supt.
Machinery Mcconnell, Supt. Bridges
and Buildings Sharpe. Theyinspect'
ed the Pacific hotel and station
grounds. They complimented Agent
Fulton on the Offices condition and
praised the Pacific as the best kept
hotel on the line. Extensive improve
ments, including more brick platform
and fence for the U. P. park, are
promised as result Of their visit. 1t
will greatly improve the property
here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
MORE GILLETT CATTLE.
Case From Chase County in Federal
Court.

A transcript Of case from the
district court Of Chase county in
which the Bank Of Holy Rood, Kas.,
ct al, are plaintiffs, and Wm. N.
Hollinger, J. S. Baumbaugh, ct al,
are defendants, was filed in the feder-
al court. 1t has to deal with what
are supposed to be some more Of the
Gillett cattle.
1t is claimed that Hollinger and
Baumbaugh, relatives Of Gillett, gave
mortgage Of $44,557 on 2,007
head of cattle to Trower & Sons; 400
of the cattle were sold and the money
applied on the mortgage. Forty-fve
thousand dollars were then Dor.
rowed to pay off the mortgage and
five notes were given to the COM
planning banks.
The cattle are now in Chase county
and Trower n Sons claim there Is an
unpaid balance on the mortgage and
that they have first claim. For their
own protection the banks secured an
injunction to prevent the removal Of
the cattle. The Kansas City Cattle a.
Loan company was made a party to
one of the defendants cross petitions
and it was upon their application that
the case was transferred to the federal
court
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
ABILENE GETS ONE.
Dr.. A, S. Gish a Member Of the State
Board of Health.

Governor Stanley Saturday an
nounced the appointment of members
of the state board of health, as fol.
lows:
Regulars R. j. Morton, Green; S.
D. Crumbine, Dodge City; S. W. Will.
liston, Lawrence University; G. W.
Hollenbeak, Cimarron.
Eclectics-B. j. Alexander, Hia.
watha; A. 5. Gish, Abilene; 6. +.
Locke, Holton.
Homeopaths-Charles Lowry, Tope-
ka; W. A. Yingling, Emporia; j. M.
Mnnick, Wichita.
The new board will meet this week
and elect secretary for the ensuing
two years.
In making these appointments the
governor followed the recommends
tions of the different schools, and the
appointment was made according to
the vumber of physicians in each
school in the State. The regulars,
numbering LACY, are given four
places on the board; the eclectics,
numbering 26l, are given three places
and the homeopaths. numbering 1871,
are given two places. The honor is a
considerable one and DR.. Gish is to be
congratulated on his preferment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
BULLETS WERE THICK.
Manila Soldier Writes Of the Doings
in the Field.

D. Giants allows the REFLECTOR to
publish the following from his neph-
ew, Chas. Carter, who is in an Oregon
regiment:
MALABoN, March Sl.-We have
been out about 25 days now. March
26 we fought one Of the hardest fights
of the whole war. Our regiment lost
six killed and about forty wounded,
which was the largest loss Of any reg
iment engaged. Talk about bullets
flying thick, they flew thick around
me. We carried the native intrench.
ments without stop and they were
well intrenched too They had been
in them so long that they had grown
stubborn and STAYED till they were
clubbed with our guns. Malolos, one
of their largest towns, was taken on
March 2S The natives have fled to
the mountains. think they will
soon surrender as our troops have all
their principal towns and they are
getting short of provisions. As fast
as we take small town it is quickly
burned to stop sharpshooters from
picking off our men. The natives
seem to like kind of sneaking way
Of fighting rather than an open battle.
Our company with another is doing
guard duty at this place. There are
a few English and German residents
which have TO be protected.
CHARLES Z. CARTER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
CHAPMAN'S RACES.
Swift Horses Make Things Lively in
the Town.

Special to the Reflector
CHAPMAN, May S.-A large crowd
witnessed the horse races here Satur-
day afternoon. The first race was
won by j. +. Anderson's mare. Time
24l seconds. quarter mile race. The
second race was won by James De-
vane's horse. These races are becom-
ing more popular each week and
bring large crowds to town. The
businessmen are interested in these
sports and are very liberal in their
donations to the purses that are Of
fered for each race. There are sew
eral races booked for next Saturday
which will be largely attended II the
weather is favorable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
DEATH IN THE WATER.
Ray Miller Is Drowned While Boat.
ing at lnman.

The sad news comes from Inman,
Mcpherson county, that Ray Miller Of
this city was drowned Sunday after
noon while boating on the lake there.
Ray went to Mcpherson three weeks
ago to take charge Of a drugstore.
Sunday he went to Inman and was
out in boat which overturned, Rays
body was recoved Sunday evening.
John Lott writes from Mcpherson:
"Ray Miller and Mr.. Holton went out
to the lakes Sunday hunting and the
gun kicked Ray out of the boat while
he was standing and he drowned"
Ray was the oldest child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Miller of this city and
was aged % years. He was born in
Illinois, came to Kansas with his
parents in 1874, and has resided in
Abilene most Of the time since. He
was married three years ago and his
young wife expected to join him this
week. She is doubly afflicted for
only few weeks ago came the news
of the death of her brother, Ed Hand,
at Manila. Besides the broken
hearted wife and parents he leaves
three brothers, George, Henry and
Arthur, and sister, Bertha. To all
will go out sincere sympathy.
Ray was one of Abilene's most
esteemed young men. Gifted in
music and with promise of a long
and useful life, it is indeed sad that
he should be taken away.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
Died in Washington.

A telegram received Monday a. m,
by Mrs. j. L. Tate and Mrs. j. 2.
Quinn announced the death Sunday
Of their father, W. S. Moon, at Kelso,
Wash. Mr.. Moon came to Dickinson
county in 1857 and resided here un-
til four years ago when he went to
Washington. He had many friends
in the county who will be saddened
by the news OF his decease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
WINNING RHET0RICIANS.
Chapman High School Contest Is
Ended.

Special to the Reflector
CHAPMAN, May S.-The annual
rhetorical contest was held at the high
school Saturday night. The first
prize was won by Dudley Lansing of
Detroit. Prize, twelve volumes Of
books. The second prize was won by
Miss Stella Murphy of Rhinehart.
Prize six volumes Of mixed works.
The other contestants rendered their
productions in an able and agreeable
manner which showed thorough work
and training on their chosen subjects.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
MRS. SEEDS HONORED.
Former Abilene Woman President Of
Colorado W. R. C.

Al the annual meeting of the De.
partment OF Colorado W. K. c. last
week Mrs. W. P. Seeds Of Cripple
Creek, formerly of Abilene, was
elected department president, dis
tinguished honor. Her many Abb
lene friends will extend congratu-
lations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
LAID TO REST.
Funeral Services Of the Late Ray
Miller Held.

The funeral services of the late Ray
Miller were held from the Episcopal
church this afternoon, Rev. W. B.
Clark officiating. The floral decora-
tions were beautiful and abundant
and the impressive service OF the
Episcopal church was used The M.
W. of A., of which order the deceased
was formerly a member, ATTENDED and
the pail bearers were from its ranks.
The interment was in Abilene GENE.
terry where was laid to rest all that
was mortal of son, brother and hus.
band.
The Mcpherson Republican gives
the following story Of the accident:
SUNDAY morning while Jim Hat
ton and Ray Miller were hunting in a
boat on Big Lake, the boat was upset
and Miller was drowned Miller
came here short time ago and was
interested in the Swedlund drug store.
He is a taxidermist and he and Hat
ton had been planning hunting trip
for several weeks to get birds to
mount and add to his collection. Sun
day morning they drove to Mr.. Stan
sells place near the lake, and put up
their pony. Miller was sitting in the
hack end of the boat and Hatton was
rowing when some game appeared
and Miller arose and shot. He lost
his balance and fell backwards, up
setting the boat. When they came
up after their first ducking one ap-
peared at each end Of the boat. Miller
appeared badly excited and asked,
"Where's my gun" Hatton told him
to never mind his gun but hold to the
boat Miller tried to climb into the
boat but each time it would upset and
give them another ducking. Hatton
saw that they would not be able to do
anything in that way and tried to
swim out but found bis clothes so
heavy that he could not swim. He
reached the boat again and as Miller
appeared above the water the last
time he tried to catch his hand but
bis hold on the boat slipped and he
Just succeeded in keeping his own
head above water until Mr.. Stansel
came to his rescue in another boat.
"About one o'clock Carl Pratz re-
ceived a telephone message from In
man stating that Miller was drowned.
Mr.. Pratz, Jerry Seitz, 0. swedlund
and +. o. johnson went to rescue the
body. 1t was nearly five O'Clock when
the body was found and brought to
this city and left in charge Of the un-
dertaker. An inquest was held BY
the county coroner. The jury
brought in verdict stating that Mil
Ter had been accidentally drowned in
Lake Inman."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
Pancake Turner Expansion.

Mayor Halleck received a letter
from general exporting hardware
men saying that the Halleck Il Good
pancake turner is being exported to
England and it is expected that Queen
vic's Aapjacks next winter will be
handled by this useful Invention. The
turner is having great sale all over
the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
Solomon's Hard Hitters.

SOLOMON, May 6.-The "Hard Hit
ters" have reorganized their ball team
and will begin the season by a game
on Decoration day. Their park east
Of the mill is being put in shape and
a diamond laid out. The players are:
A. W. Matthews, Dan W. Tappen, r.
Evans, Roy Hogan, M. Evans, Z. Hol-
lingsworth, W. Hogan, Geo. Evans,
T. Pontious.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
National Baptist Societies

Anniversaries. Portland, Ore, June
2.5, 1899. One fare plus $500 for
round trip via Union Pacific. For
dates on which tickets will be sold,
limits and full information, call on
NJ B. FULTON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
County Is Proud Of It.

Hope Dispatch: The DAILY RE-
FLECToR has started on its 18th year
and will soon put on long pants. 1t
is lively sheet and the county is
proud of it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-11
Republican Committee To Meet.

The Republican central committee
is called to meet in this city May 81
to make the call for the county pri-
maries and convention.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27

Lodge he has been appointed junior
grand deacon and In the Chapter
muster of the Third Vale. To the
ordinary reader the value of these
appointments does not appear but
members Of the fraternity view with
pride this recognition Of Fergus
county Masons.
River Press: 1t is two weeks to-
morrow (19th) since Col. j. j. Donn-
ely was last seen and absolutely no
trace uf the missing man has yet
been found, despite the most careful
search. No one now doubts that he
h dead though some think that his
remains may he discovered In some
coulec or patch Of brush. where he
may have died from weakness and
exposure The old gentleman has
many friends who refuse to believe
the suicide theory held by most of
u citizens.
As referred to last week the county
commissioners have been i'm sc Ssion
considering what should he done
concerning the bridge overthe Judith
river at Samples crossing on the
Benton road. which Is now in n dan
gcrnns condition. Commissioner
Slayton arrived Tuesday oflast week
but ms the matter involved the ex-
penditurc of n considerable amount
ofthcpublic funds, and not withstand
ing Commissioners Corbly had inform
ed Chairman Phillips that whatever
was done would he satisfactory to
him, il was deemed best To await his
return and not until Monday was the
deal closed with NJ. q. Adams, repre-
senting the King Bridge Co. OF Mime
apolis. After viewing Increasing at
Ross Fork on the Philbrook road
and at ~Sagecreek on the Benton road,
IL was decided To award n contract
for the removal of the present Judith
bridge, II span To each III the points
above named. and erect an entirely
new, single span bridge at Samples
crossing. Thecontract wasawarded
to King Bridge Co at S7,IOO for the
entire work, which Is agreed TO he
finished bv January LIST. County
Surveyor Stafford was ordered to
post danger signs on the samples
bridge and open a ford over the rivor.
The full pr, ceedings Of the board will
he found elsewhere i'm this issue.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27
County High School Notes.

The county high school opened
Monday at the Methodist church
with " pupils in attendance, forming
two grades or classes, known as first
year class and second year Gloss.
The studies for the first year class
are beginning algebra, studies i'm
civics, English composition and phys
iology.
The studies for the second yearclass
are advanced algebra, rhetoric and
literature, advanced botany and
latin.
The literature to accompany the
rhetoric is Goldsmith's Nicarof Wake
field, n delightful class'c, noted FORTS
quaint philosophy and refined humor.
McCleary's studies I'm civics will
give the pupils Of the first class an
intelligent introduction to American
citizenship. furnishing them with
valuable ideas regarding the conduct
Of our government.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27

The only Sample Room in the City for the Convenience
of Commercial Travellers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27

As usually treated Il sprain will dis
able the injured person for three or
four weeks, utifChamberlain's Pain
Balm is freely appliedacomplete cure
may be effected in "A very few days.
Pain Balm also cures rheumatism.
cnts, bruises and burns. For sale by
all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27

II you have II large lumber and
building material bill toOrdcr, it will
pay you many times over to go To
Great Falls and select what you want
at theGoodrich LumbrrCo'seXtensivc
yard, and ii y"udon'tknow just what
you want, theycan Neutrality-suspicious.
and give you. ideas that will savcyOu
money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
Syrup of Figs, under all conditions.
makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article, look
for the name Of the California Fig
Syrup Co. printed near the bottom
of the package. Far sale by alldrug-
gists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27

DeWitt's Little Early liisers per-
manently cure chronic constipation,
billousness, nervousness and worn
out feeling; cleanse and regulate tn.
entiresystem. S"ndll, pleasant, never
grippe or sicken-"famous little pills"
G.. +. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27
Strayed.

From the old Fowler ranch, near
Highfield. in May last, one roam horse.
branded nm on, | think, left hip;
one white LlIS pony branded witha
Indian brand resembling n crow. \
reward of So will be paid to any one
holding them or giving information
that will lead tn their recovery. Or
80 for their delivery To the Dark
Horse stable in Lewistown.
En- LEE,
IewistOwn, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27

Boys suits and waists at l.ch-
mans.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-09-27
LewistOwn, Montana.

\ general banking business ira nsacte
including tie purchase and sale Of State
and County Warrants. and Bounty Cettif.
lcatcs; the selling Of exchange ON all the
prime pal cities OF the United States and
Europe; the handiingo OF bullion; the trans.
Ter Of money by telegraph. Careful atten.
ton given TO collections, and the safe
keeping Of valuable papers.
WE PAY INTEREST ON TIME
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-03-15
THE ncMURRAv KILLING.

A difficulty occurred last Satur-
day on the McMurray place about
five miles from Shinsp between Sam
McMurray and Ch1 Ledbetter, in
which the former ras shot and
killed. There had previously been
trouble between dhetwo, and Nc
Murray had ordered Ledbetter off
his place. Saturday evening Led
better went to the McMurray place
to see a tenant, ayoung Mexican
about sixteen veal old. While
Ledbetter was talki& TO the Mexi-
can, McMurray can't pp accompan-
led by his young son about ten
years old. McMnrray on seeing
Iedbetter again ordered him off the
PLACE. Ledbetter refused to go.
sprang from his buggy, drew his
pistol and fred at MeaIurray, shoot-
ing him through thehgeayt, the ball
passing entirelyShl ssh his body
and penetrating . sasA bone.
Ledbetter then advanced to where
McMurray lay on the ground, re-
moved his pistol from his breast,
and taking it with him, drove ,o
Halletsville and surrendered to the
officers. McMurray died in thirty
minutes after being shot.
The above is from the statements
made by the Mexican and the son
of McMurray. Ledbetter asserts
that McMurray had drawn his pis'
tol and had it at half cock before
he fired.