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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23

that about $4,000 can be realized
from the sale OF cattle and real estate
and this will be turned over to the
creditors"
Mr.. Troxel was accompanied. .bacl
from chihuahua by Harry Trower,
who had been in that city since two
weeks ago today. Mr.. Troxel said
nothing as to Mr.. Trower's errand in
Mexico, nor did he explain how he ex'
pected Mr.. Trower to become the
good, light haired friend told Of by
the fortune teller, who was to HELM
him out OF his 'trouble."
Commission men generally believe
that Troxel has blood in his eye and
that he will make trouble for some of
the people at whose alleged signing
OF duplicate mortgages he darkly
hints. There are others, he SAYS,
and if Gillett has done anything
wrong, the others have done wrong,
too. He declares he never reaped a
penny reward for what he did for
Gillett.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23
Family Sorely Afflicted.

A rumor was current on the streets
last evening that the only remaining
child Of Rev. and Mrs G. II. Brown,
living near Belle Springs, had died
from an attack Of the measles. No
confirmation could be obtained and
the report is believed to be uniounded.
As noted in the REFLECTOR about two
weeks ago, one child had died, last
Thursday another one succumbed
and was to have been buried Satur,
day, but on that morning two more
Of the family died within few hour
Of each other. The three were burie,
in one grave on Sunday. They wer,
all boys, the Oldest being about Il
years old. The surviving child is
girl. The family was afflicted wit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23
SOLOMON GUN SHOOT.
Many Sportsmen Attend a Live Bird
Contest.

Special to the Reflector.
SOLOMON, Feb. 22.-This was the
day that sportsmen have been looking
forward to with much enthusiasm.
Invitations have been sent out liber-
ally and quite good many nimrods
gathered here today to have some
sport. When the time for the con-
test arrived it was discovered that
only 80 birds had been furnished for
the sport and 81 individuals wanted q
chance at them. 1t was finally de-
cided :and each man got one bird with
the exception of W. H. Eicholtz, Of
Abilene, who was so bowling mad
that he shot at snowilakes for an
hour. The air was decidedly blush
and Solomonites are afraid that the
rest Of the world will think she has
an active volcano.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23
WILL BE ROUGH RIDERS.
Ten of Solomons Boys 20 to New
Mexico.

Harry &. Stein, who has spent
several years in New Mexico in the
employ of the Lyons Il Campbell
Rancho and Cattle company, has been
visiting his folks near Solomon. The
company has in its employ a large
number of Mexicans, and as they wish
to supplant them with Americans,
Mr. Stein engaged ten Of Solomon's
young men to accompany him. The
party passed through Abilene today
and went south over the Santa Fe.
Mr.. Stein is an old Dickinson county
boy and we all wish him and the to
be Rough Riders the best that earth
can give.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23
DIED FAR FROM HOME.
Death Of Warren Curtiss in the
Indian Territory.
From Wednesdays Daily |

Warren Curtiss, eldest son Of DR..
and Mrs. j. I. Curtiss, died early
Sunday afternoon at Anadarko, |. T.,
aged p years. He was employed on
the Rock Island railroad, and while
performing his duties he contracted
pneumonia with heart trouble and
was i'll but few days. He was taken
sick in the construction camp between
Anadarko and Chickasha and was
sent to the former place last Satur-
day.
Several weeks ago Warren and two
friends left Dwight, Kas., for south
ern Indian Territory with the inten-
ton of working on the Rock Island
branch that is being built westward
from Chickasha They were making
the trip in covered wagon and had
proceeded as far as Union City, Ok,
when the owner Of the team returned,
fearing to ford the river. Warren
and the other friend went on to
Chickasha by rail, and secured en-
ployment with the construction gang
on the branch.
After leaving Dwight very little
was heard from them. The last DR..
Curtiss heard Of his son was through
letter written by Warren's com.
panion on Feb. ., 10th young men
being well and were working.
The first information the family
received concerning Warren's illness
was a telegram that came to the
father at Dwight Saturday night say
ing that Warren was in a critical
condition, and that he was being
cared for at a Catholic Mission by the
Sisters. The telegram advised DR..
Curtiss to go to his sons bedside at
once. He arranged to 60 by the first
train leaving Dwight, and was at the
station buying his ticket when an.
other telegram came announcing the
death.
The body was taken from Anadarko
to Chickasha on construction train
and has since been delayed in transit.
A telegram from Herington this after
noon says that the remains are there
and will be brought to Abilene on the
Rock Island this evening at 5l5. 4
the weather permits, the funeral ser
vices will take place Immediately
after the arrival of the train undeI
the auspices of the Knights of Pythia
at the family residence.
Warren Curtiss had many friend
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23
ED TITLES KINDNESS.
In an Hour Of Need He Befriended
Raymond Dawes.

A side of the character Of Iieuten-
ant Colonel H. G. Little which is
known only to his most intimate
friends has just been made manifest
to ex'Attorney General Dawes, who
now represents Leavenworth county
in the legislature, and now nothing
could shake Mr.. Dawes friendship for
Col Little although they are Of oppo-
site political faiths.
1t will be remembered that Ray
mond the only son Of Mr.. Dawes,
was a member Of the Leavenworth
company in the Twentieth Kansas,
which formed part Of Colonel Lit
ties battalion. While the battalion
was at Honolulu young Dawes was
taken seriously i'll and when the bat
talon sailed for Manila it was found
necessary to leave him behind in the
hospital and few days afterwards he
died.
Representative Dawes has just re-
ceived a letter from the manager OF
the hospital at Honolulu stating that
while young Dawes was sick there be-
fore the battalion sailed Colonel Lit
tie frequently came TO see him and
cheer him up. The boy was out Of
his head much Of the time, but once
while he was conscious Colonel Little
wanted to leave some money with
him to help him through his illness
after it was evident that he would not
be well enough to 90 with his com
pany, but the boy refused to accept
it, protesting that he would pull
through in some way.
Just before the battalion sailed the
young man was out Of his head as
usual, and Colonel Little went to the
manager Of the hospital and gave him
hundred dollars to be used for
young Dawes. The boy became
worse, however, and everything that
was done to save him was in vain.
Mr.. Dawes only learned Of Lieuten
ant Colonel Little's action yesterday
For sale, good driving and worl
horse, weight 100 pounds, sound an,
good condition, no plug. Price reas
enable. Inquire Of D. Giants, u
East Enurth straaf Ahilana DkD
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Simon Shockey's Big Sale.

Good prices at farm sales have been
the prevailing thing this season, and
Simon Shockey's sale held Monday
was no exception. Horses brought
from 800 to $SS, one colt coming two
years old going at $50. Cows ranged
from sS5 to as and everything sold
very satisfactorily. The total amount
OF the sale was 1882. There was a
big crowd present as almost every
body in the county knew. Of the sale
through the REFLECTOR.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23

Money to Loan.
Low rate Of interest.
r. g. ToNKIN Il Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23
TROXEL TALKS.
TELLS OF HIS DEALINGS WITH
GILLETT.
Fortune Tellers and Wizards All
Predicted the Troubles Of the Past
Few 1onths-Is Going"Back to
Mexico.

Cloyd Troxels statement of his
connection with Grant Gillett, which
was made public in Kansas City. is an
interesting one. Whatever have
DONE" said MIR. Troxel, 81 have done
as an individual on my own response
bility and have acted in no sense as
an attorney or adviser Of Mr.. Gillett,
Why did leave Abilene? These are
the true facts in in the case
"Mr. Gillett had done me many
favors he had assisted me when was
in great need Of assistance. Over a
year before the trouble had made a
respectable sum Of money in cattle
deal Of my own. This was long be.
fore had any dealings with Gillet at
all. Early in the spring Of last year,
at Gillett's request signed paper
in the shape Of accommodation notes
for about 100000.
ii soon atterward made a trip to
Oregon. On the train a fortune tell
er predicted that would have q
great deal Of trouble and would live
in q strange land. When | got to
Oregon had my fortune told again.
was told | had two friends, one
dark complexion and one light; the
dark friend would get me into trouble
and the light one would get me out
Of it. The dark friend was Grant G.
Gillett and the light Harry Trower,
at least according to subsequent de-
velopments. When got back to
Abilene found that the 100000 Of
cattle paper had been taken up and
this inspired in me the utmost conf.
dence in Gillett. He told me that be
was about to become a member OF a
big Kansas City commission firm, and
that he did not wish to have bis name
on such paper.
.'He asked me, as an accommoda-
ton, to sign notes for about $95,
assuring me that the cattle were be-
hind them. believed they were,
but later, fearing that they were not,
decided to leave the country. /
went so far as to have the extradition
treaties between the United States
and Mexico investigated and told
Gillett | would 60 there. He said he
would 60 to the same place. went
from Harrington to Fort Worth, where
] was very much surprised to run
across Gillett. We went from Fort
Worth to Chihuahua and have been
there ever since.
"Gillett has told me very little
about his affairs and am glad that
he has not told me more. II he took
any large amount fmoney with him,
do not know it. He has not paid
my expenses while there, but, on the
contrary, | haveOsupported myself by
my own labor most of the time. Mex
leo is land Of promise and shall
return there to live. would not be
surprised to see Gillett return at any
time. There are others engaged in
this affair. How much Gillett owes |
have not the slightest idea. ] do not |
come with any authority from him or
representing him in any manner If
] can do anything while here to assist
in Strengthening out matters, shall
be glad to do so, but ) do not come
for that especial purpose.OI shall be
in the city for few days and will
then 90 to Abilene. | shall then re-
turn to Mexico. 1t is my opinion !
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in this city. He lived here in his
boyhood days and attended the city
schools. All who knew the young
man were his friends He was hon
est and Industrious and deserved the
respect bestowed on him. The sud-
denness Of his death was severe
shock for the family and friends.
All extend sympathy to this family
that has lost kind and devoted son
and brother.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23

measles, but instead of coming out
struck inward, settling in the lungs
and liver causing death.
The sincere sympathy Of all is ex-
tended to the bereaved family in their
great affection.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23
Seidel. Klosterman.

Miss Anna M. Seidel, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua j. Seidel,
formerly Of Dickinson, and Edward
h. klosterman, prosperous young
farmer, were married at the home OF
the brides parents in Prairieville,
Ills.' Feb. 10. About 60 guests were
present. The brides many friends
here will extend good wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23

The remains arrived last evening
at o'clock, The funeral services
were held at the home on East Sixth
street at 6:15, Rev. Crawford ofliciat-
ing, interment Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23

For sale, good driving and work
horse, weight 100 pounds, sound and
good condition, no plug Price reas-
enable. Inquire Of D. Giants, 12l
East Fourth street, Abilene. 25-2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-23
AT THEO. NUSZ
! February Clearance Sale.

In order clear every dollars worth of Fall and Winter stock
before the opening Of spring. have put the knife prices all lines
Of strictly cold weather goods Prices good for February only
Mems SOC Aeeced lined Undershrt for $50.
Mems Soc Random wool Undershir for l7c
Ladies' SOC Random wool Vests for 29c
Ladies 35c fleece lined Vests for 23c
Ladies' SOC wool Hoods for 25c
Ladies 9Oc ice wool shawl for 5Sc
Mems lined duck s5c.
Mems rubber lined duck LIS to LIS
These great values Don't miss these bargains.
also you money shoes Special prices boys front
lace shoes soc pair
Old Ladies' lined face from to l.25.
Felt slippers from SOC to 75c, Number of other bargains
FOR GROCERIES there better place than here Our goods
are fresh assortment large and prices lowest
want your trade Bring produce in exchange and trade
with
THEO. NUSZ.
Southside Abilene, HAS,
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J. B. CASE & co.

n TR0TT ABILENE, KANSAS, i'm
v, luOI !, porter breeder and shin
per OF the famous Duroc Jerseys and Poland
Chinas, Stock for sale cheap Write. @-iy
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-26

Passed Through Benwood Junction
and Bellairs Yesterday Morning on
His Way From Washington to
Chicago.

B. & O. passenger train No. Z, which
passed through Benwood Junction and
Bellaire yesterday morning about 8
O'Clock, weSt-bound, bore quite a dis
tinguished guest in the person of Will
liam Jennings Bryan, the free silver
advocate. Colonel Bryan was on his
way from Washington, d. c., to Chi
cago, Ills, having repaired to the for
meF city for the purpose OF attending
the banquet given by the Virginia
Club.
colonel Bryan, when the train had
reached point quite a distance from
Wheeling, arose and dOnned his
clothes, after which he conyersed free
ly and in his ever interesting manner
with the few passengers who happened
to be awake. He discoursed particular
ly upon the subjects of the weather
and scenery and was ever ready to talk
of anything excepting politics" which
he very cleverly eluded, despite the
many questions which were asked of
him concerning the various phases of
the political situation. When Mounds
vile had been reached Col. Bryan step
ped out onto the platform of his coach,
where he remained quietly viewing the
landscape D0IOT6 nlIn uHliI me Train
pulled out. At Benwood Junction the
train stopped for fifteen or twenty min
utes, during which time Mr.. Bryan
strolled about the station and seemed
to enjoy the scenery and the surround
ings. Very few people s< Moundsville
or Benwood Junction recognized Mr..
Bryan at a casual glance. 1t was not
known that he would pass through
these two points, and therefore people
generally were deprived of the oppor-
tunity afforded for a look at and cnat
with the prominent free silver leader.
The train bearing the distinguished
party went through Bellaire Without
delay. The train also carried num-
Der Of soldiers and sailors who were
on their way from the East to various
points in the West.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-26
AFRO-AMERICAN S0CIET Y.
A Budget of Items From Progressive Col
ored Circles

Budget of Items From Progressive Col
ored Circles
Mr.. VIM. Gray, of Pittsburg, was call
ing on friends in this city on Sunday
Mr.. David Howard, of Wellsburg, was
in the city on Tuesday.
Daniel Payne left on Friday night
for his home in Moorefield. where he
will visit friends and relatives.
VIM. Morris and M. B. Gaynes at
tended the grand ball given by the
young men of Washington last week
On last Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. John McShawn, in Wellsburg, oc-
Cured a quiet wedding. The contract
ing parties were Mr.. Chas. McShawn
and Mrs. Lizzie Jones, Of Wellsburg
The literary society of Ebenezer
Church, known as the Tribe of Benja-
min, is doing some excellent work. On
Tuesday evening the programme rem
dered by the society was splendid one
and all present enjoyed it, The paper
read by Mr.. VIM Barber was original
and he has been given great credit for
his effort.
The entertainment given by the Busy
Bee club at Odd Fellows hall on We'd
nes6.y night was especially good. The
pl OsA oliillC was opACAulu OuS anu
was made up of some of the best tai
ent in the city. The house was we'll
filled and all present enjoyed the treat
After the exercise a palatable lunch
was served. Proceeds for the church.
On Friday evening, March Sd, there
will be an entertainment given in the
auditorium of Simpson Church, entitled
a Court of Famous Women" This
entertainment will be given under the
auspices of the members of the Ep-
worth League This will be one of the
best affairs ever given by the league
and it is hoped that every member and
well-wisher of the League will be
present After the exercise milkmaid
social will be held in the lecture room.
The affair is for the benefit of the
church.
Mrs Marcus White. who has been
visiting friends in Pittsburg, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. Sarah Gyree, who had been quite
i'll at her home in the North End, is
well again.
Mrs. Wilson G. Davis, who has been
i'll for some time. is able to be up
again.
Mr. VIM. Norris, an employee at Lewis
& Clemens barber shop, is off duty
owing to a severe case of blood poison.
The work of Simpson Church League,
like its Sunday school, is improving
very fast. On Friday evening the lee
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-26
In MEMORIAM.
OdeIl S. Long-ExGract From the Forty
fourth Report of the Supreme Court VI
Appeals of West Virginia.

Odell S. Long-Exrract From the Forty
fourth Report of the Supreme Court VI
Appeals of West Virginia.
1t is eminently appropriate that the
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Vir-
ginia should bear upon it's records a
tribute to the memory of one who, as
it's clerk, for many years served it
faithfully and well.
Odell Squier Long was born in West
moreland county Pennsylvania, Octo-
Der 18th, 1886. He died at his home in
Charleston, West Virginia, December
26th, 1897, aged sixty-one years, two
months and ten days. He was admitted
to the bar in Beaver, Pennsylvania, in
1868, and in the following year he re-
moved to Wheeling and became the
editor of the Wheeling Register. In
1874 he resigned his position as editor
of the Register and accepted the Clerk
ship of the Supreme Court of Appeals
of West Virginia, in which Office he
continued until his death.
1t is satisfaction to reflect upon
the memory of such man, and to be
able with the utmost sincerity to pay
tribute to so full measure of excel
lence as he possessed. In the discharge
of his official duties Mr.. Long left moth
ing to be criticised. He did his work
promptly and efficiently, and by his
unvarying courtesy, his inexhaustible
patience and the systematic manage
ment of his official affairs he lightened
the labors of the Court and won the
good opinion and esteem of all with
whom his Office brought him in contact.
From 1874 until nearly 1898, period of
almost a quarter of century, he ad-
ministered faultlessly the complicated
affairs of his important Office, enjoying
to the full the confidence, friendship
and esteem of every member of the
Court and bar
He was an accomplished scholar, with
a mind cultivated to a rare degree. He
loved his books and his friends and his
home. He was Christian man from
principle, because the beauty of relig-
ion and the purity and manliness of
Christ appealed to his nature and found
response within it. Things that were
coarse or debased he frowned on and
avoided. He loved truth and justice,
and stood fearlessly up in the vindica-
ton of what he conceived to be right
He was a pure, upright citizen who fol-
lowed unswervingly the dictates of his
conscience, and steadfastly adhered to
every obligation that he assumed
He was Mason of high standing,
and to the utmost exemplified the ten
cts of the order in his life and charac-
ter He was a member of the Protest
ant Episcopal Church, faithful to its
teachings and constant and liberal in
its support.
In his death the Court and Bar have
sustained a loss the pain and regret
of which will long endure. 1t is not
in a spirit of adulation but of sincere
and genuine praise that we say of him,
"He was a man take him all and all, we
shall not look upon his like again"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-26
FUNERAL OF JOHN O'HARA.

The funeral of Mr. John O'Hara. one
of the oldest and most respected resi-
dents of Limestone, Marshall county,
took place yesterday at noon. The re-
mains were conveyed to Mt. Calvary
cemetery, in the chapel of which SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Father
Harris. Mr. O'Hara being a brother
of Mrs. Bridget Hughes. of Sixteenth
and Eof streets, many friends from
this city as we'll as from the home of
the deceased and from Moundsyille
were present to testify to the esteem
in which they held the deceased.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-26

ture room was filled to its greatest
capacity to hear the splendid pro-
gramme which had been well arranged
by the committee on that work. There
was not an absentee from the pro-
gramme.
Mr.. Henry Black, of Elm Grove. who
had been visiting his father, Mr.. JOS
eph Black. at ST. Paul. Mimi, since
November, has returned home. While
there he travelled over good portion
of the State, also portion of Wiscon-
sin, and is very much pleased with that
part of the country. But he says ac-
cording to his knowledge of the West
it does not compare with the little
mountain State of West Virginia. He
reports it very cold there and when he
left the people were cutting ice Sc
inches thick.
Mrs. Gabriel Jackson, who has been
quite i'll at her home on Chapline
street, is improving slowly. Her many
friends hope to see her out soon.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-26
A GOOD PROGRAMME.


The following programme was rendered
by the fourth class of the Longfellow Lit
erary Society Richie Grammar School,
Friday:
Song-'@The Messiah ............Cl Glass
Essay-'Life of Washington"
...................... Florence Hotchkiss
Deciamation-"We Parted in Silence
Essay-@ocean Grove ....."..Jesse Law sSy
Declamation-"The Boys of 1872. -.
song-''Lifes Game Of see1saw saw 1. Class ass
Essay-''A Trip to Mannington'. -.
-,...-...... ..-......:...-.......-A. Farmer
Declamat!on-"A Rule of Passion.
Essay-aGeorge Washington; - .,.s ,.'''
Song-''So I can Watt. Glass
Essay-"Life of Washington.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Edw. Freeland
Defamation Make Your
Mother Happy Lillian Kalbitzer
Essay-"George Washington ..........
Song-"Flag of Our Union ,....... Class
Declamation-'W:ashington,s Farewell
Essay-"Washington's Country ...,...
Washingtons Birthday .....Class
Essay-"George Washington ...........
..-..,.... Ruby Caruthers
ESSay-"Wheat ............kat.e Anderson
Observation-Disclosures ......John Ferguson
After the performance a very interest
ing talk on the Life and Character of
George Washington was given by Supt
Anderson. The Society closed with an in
strumental solo by Lillian Kalbitzer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-26

Market street. which has been operated
BY ]. S. Potter, to J. r. Wilson, OF
Martins Ferry, at his bid of S2,S75.
The new owner is the proprietor OF tho
Martins Ferry steam laundry, and it
is understood the business here will be
conducted by his brother. r. X. Wilson.
with whom he was recently associated
as partner.