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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28
The Figure Dickens Cut.

Satirists are not able to perceive
their own absurdities. That is a well
known failing and as old as the hills.
The first great English writer to come
over here and create a furore was
Charles Dickens, and certainly no man
ever lived who had a sharper eye for
the grotesque in personal appearance.
especially in dress. According to all
accounts, his make up was something
appalling. My old uncle saw him in
New Orleans and used to swear he
looked more like a caricature than a
human being. He curled his beard,
used corsets, sported red waistcoats
with lavender pantaloons. carried two
watches with gold chains around his
neck and wore rings outside his gloves
Just think of it!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28
A Happy Thought.

The spontaneous and happy wit Of
the late Isaac Ii. Bromley, for many
years a writer of New York Tribune
leaders, is recalled by the example be-
low:
One day in The Tribune Office the
veteran journalist Charles T. Congdon
was talking of the delightful reading
he had found in Bayle's Dictionary
and remarked that If he were ever in
jail he would be quite contented with
that book.
"Of course you would" said Brom.
ley. eff you had Bayle, you could get
OUT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28

A wise man once said, sin times OF
peace, prepare for war" An equally
sensible line of action would be, when
times are good prepare yourself for
bad times. Strange as II may seem,
that seems to be one of the hardest
lessons mankind has TO learn. The
Boston Globe only too truly says: us
ually in these flush times business men
instead of reducing their borrowing
limit and decreasing their liabilities,
launch into every form OF extrava'
gance. Partners build new houses,
buy additional pictures and horses and
act as II they were drawing upon the
bank OF England without any limita
tions. Instead of reducing they in
crease their line OF loans. Worse thar
all, they feel so rich that they specu
late and act as il there was never to be
day OF judgment. 1t comes, however
on schedule time with the return o.
bad times, and the day OF reckoning
brings disaster and failure and pow
erty"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28
OLD MEXICO TOURS.

On Tuesday, January 23rd, special
vestibuled train OF Pullman Palace
cars, compartment, drawing-room,
library, observation and dining cars
will start from Chicago for the City OF
Mexico and other prominent cities of
the Republic, returning via New Or
leans, making the tour of all Mexico
complete. The party will be strictly
limited and absolutely first-class.
TICKETS INCLUDE ALL EXPENSES
EVERYWHERE.
The tour will be under the personal
escort and direction OF Mr.. Reau Camp
bell, General Manager OF the American
Tourist Association.
For maps, books of the tour, tickets,
ETC., call on agents Detroit, Grand
Rapids & Western II. r. or the Cen
eral Passenger Agent at Grand Rapids.
30t3
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28
Happy New Year to All.
The Detroit Tribune was an advocate

The Detroit Tribune was an advocate
of the free silver cause during the
campaign OF '96, but recent issue con-
tanned the following which we can
heartily commend: "There seems to
be no justification for the panicky feel
ing that exists regarding the financial
condition OF the large money centers
Secretary of the Treasury Gage In an
, interview at New York said he could
, see no cause for alarm. The country
! is too sensitive to operations on wall
street. Fluctuations on the stock ex-
change are rarely indications OF the
true state Of financial conditions. They
are the result of manipulations on the
part OF stock gamblers, and IL Is about
time that the American people learned
10 regard them as such. Each panic
among the bulls and bears has been
carefully thought out beforehand and
was the result of carefully laid plans
by which those on the ground floor
came out with swelled pocketbooks'
The business conditions OF the country
are of the best, with an outlook for con
tinued activity rarely equaled. Fac
tories OF all kinds are busy, and the
unemployed are few. In many lines
goods are sold way in advance OF their
production. With this state OF affairs
uneasiness in business centers is mex
cusable. Gambling on Wall street
should not be allowed TO influence the
business of the country as it does. New
York j. only one money center in the
United States and by no means repre-
sents the real condition of things else
where"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28
His wife saved Him.

My wife's good advice saved my life
writes f. Nj. Ross OF Winfield, Tenn,
for | had such a bad cough | could
hardly breathe, steadily grew worse
under DOCTORS treatment, but my vile
urged me to use DR.. Kings New Dis
covery Tor Consumption, which COM
pletely cured me. Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, La Grippe, Pneumonia,
Asthma, Hay Fever and all maladies
of Chest, Throat and Lungs are posi-
lively cured by this marvellous medi-
cine. soc. and $l.00 Every bottle
guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Con-
nell Bros. and Fisk Bangs drug stores.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28
ChamberIain's Pain Balm Cures Others,
why Not You?

My wife has been using Chamber
lain's Pain Balm with good results for
a lame shoulder that has panied her
continually for nine years. We have
tried all kinds OF medicines and doctors
without receiving any benefit from any
of them. One day we saw an adver-
tisement OF this medicine and thought
OF trying it, which we did with the best
of satisfaction. She has used only one
bottle and her shoulder is almost we'll.
ADoLPH L. MILLETT, Manchester N.
II. For sale by Fisk Bangs, Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28
Getting Out of a Corner.

WHAT beautiful IoungeV
"Yes. That's birthday present from
my husband. He always gives me a
present that costs him as many dollars
as l am years old"
That's nice of him. 1t reconciles
one to growing old. BY the way, l
have a lounge at home like that, but
not nearly as fine, and we paid $3s
for It,"
us that all? This-this didn't cost
nearly as much as at"-Chicago
Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28

Thus far Lincoln and Grant were the
only Republican statesman honored by
a presidential nomination without a
contest, but unless all signs are awry,
the honor will also fall to VIM, McKin
lev next June.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28
Friphtful Blunder.

Will often cause horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, the best in the world, will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils,
felons, corns, all skin eruptions. Best
pile cure on earth. Only % cents a
box. Cures guaranteed. Sold by Con-
nell Bros. and Fisk Bangs, druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28
Cured of Rheumatism.

Mr.. Esbun Pray Of Ogdensburg, N.
Y, writes: "After suffering for years
with muscular rheumatism, caused by
disordered kidneys, and fruitlessly try
ing every known remedy, | found relief
in DR.. Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills. "
Guaranteed to remove the cause and
cure rheumatism; % cents, all drug
gists or DIR. A. w. Chase Med. Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Send stamp for free
samples.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28

No trait of character Is more valuable
to a woman than the possession of a
sweet temper. Home can never be
happy without II. 1t is like the flowers
that spring up In our pathway. reviv-
ing and cheering u.s.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28

If you have been in the habit OF taxi
ing pills for your constipation and with
poor results, just try a bottle OF DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and you will
be surprised at the results. Very
pleasant to take. 10c, SOC and 81. For
sale by Fisk Bangs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28

"How much is this soap cakeY'
"Take two for Is cents"
4Two? Do you think buy soap by
the wholesale ?"-Fliegende Batter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28

Mrs. Thomas Riddleman, Parshallville
Mich, writes: | was troubled with
Salt Rhen for over thirteen years, had
tried number Of doctors without re
lief. My husband bought box OF
Banner Salve, which Iapplied two or
three times and my hands began to get
better. In short time they were en-
tirely cured. w. l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28

The Detroit Journal, semi-wcekly
and the BANNER one year for $l.7O.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-28

The curiosity Of others enables some
men to make good living.-Chicago
News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
THEY SURPRISED HIM.
Mr. Higgins Thought They Couldn't
and Was Left.

A few weeks ago David Higgins
expressed the opinion that no one
could get up surprise party ON him.
His comrades of the G. A. r. took the
dare and yesterday being his 74th
birthday anniversary proceeded to
carry out their plans. In the even
ing "a members with their wives
gathered and marched on his home,
finding him calmly enjoying himself
by the kitchen stove. The laugh was
on Mr.. Higgins but he took it good
naturally. Rev. S, Palmer made a
feeling address presenting hand
some rocking chair and Mr. Higgins
suitably responded. There was a
generous lunch and very pleasant
evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
HAPPILY MARRIED.
Pleasant Home Wedding of ]. G.
Minick and Miss Lowe.

MOONLIGHT, April l7.-One of the
pleasantest weddings that has ever
taken place in North Dickinson oc.
Cured at the home of the brides pa.
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. |. n. Lowe, on
Wednesday evening, April u, when
their daughter Stella Mae was united
in marriage to Mr.. Jacob G. Minick
in the presence of a large number of
relatives and friends, Rev. j. +.
Thackery, of Chapman, officiating.
Promptly at 1880 O'Clock the bride
and groom entered the room to the
strains of the wedding march played
by Miss Maude Lowe, the brides sis
ter. The bride wore white slippers
and was dressed in a delicate shade Of
drab, trimmed in light blue silk, but
tons, ribbon, white lace and braid.
After congratulations all repaired to
the dining room where a bountiful
supper was spread.
The bride and groom are both sue.
cessful teachers of North Dickinson
and are among our most esteemed
young people and have the best of
wishes. Mr.. and Mrs. Mnck left
the next day on a short wedding tour.
They received many useful PRESENTS;
Mr. and Mrs, |. n. Lowe-Set dishes and
glass tea setl
Peter Mlnick-par flannel blankets,
Minnie Lowe-Fancy toothpick holder.
Amanda Minick-Set silver knives and
forks.
Dea Lowe--Glass fruit dish.
Price Minick-N
Charlie and Maude Lowe-Cock
Margaret Nickles- Tablecoth
John Batson, New York-S9,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wngert-Pair towels.
Mr.. and Mrs Edck, New York S}.
Charlie Ilensel--Glass tea set,
Ena Ricketts,, Nebraska Fancy pickle dish,
A. J. Finity, Nebraska Carving set,
Mrs. McKellip, New YorkS9
Lena Windland, Nebraska towels
Mesdames Ricketts, and Wlndland, Nebras
ka-Set silver knives and forks,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. p Lowe-Set fancy plates,
bread plate and cake plate,
Willis Mnlck- Rocking chair
Mr.. and Mrs. b. W, Lowe, Nebraska Set
silver spoons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

thing like 1900 families have lived in
it first and last.
S. X. Strother, formerly of Abb.
lene but now of Taylorville, Ills, re-
Gently read an excellent paper on
Business Relations of Editors be-
fore the Illinois Press Association.
He says it is mighty poor sense for
papers to call the other editors of
town liars and try to destroy the
standing of the newspaper business.
He is right. Newspaperdom prints
his speech in full.
-Atchison Globe: Abilene people
claim some distinction for their town
because the people Of Abilene buy
more new books than the people of
any other kansas town. Consider
ing the number of new books that
are poor, and the number of old books
that are good, does this indicate cul-
ture as much as a desire to be in the
swimp There would be more to a
reputation for reading all the good
old books.
Hope Dispatch; Some burglars
without the fear of the Lord nor the
wrath of an editor in their hearts,
burglarized the residence of Editor
Crazy of the Herington Times last
week and contrary to what might
have been expected at an editors
palace they secured a dollar in cash.
1t also appeared that they took Mrs.
Crary's watch and chain, wedding
ring and few other. little knicknacks
besides helping themselves to all they
could eat. Editor Crazy gets out of
the dollar scrape by sayingIit was his
wife's money and he did not know she
had it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
State Sunday School Convention

The thirty-fourth annual conven-
ton OF the Kansas State Sunday
School association will be held at
Hutchinson, May 9, 10 and II, 1899.
Every Sunday school in the State is
entitled to representation. Pastors
are especially invited. Bishop j. II.
Vincent, Prof. H. M. Hamill and Dr..
Kephart are among the speakers who
will participate, Mrs. Roxana Beech.
err Preuszner will direct the session
devoted to primary work, Prof. 5.
B. Hoagland will conduct the singing.
The Hutchinson Jubilee chorus will
appear at every night session All
the railroads Of the State have offered
a rate Of one fare for the round trip.
Entertainment at all hotels, restaur-
ants and in private homes at greatly
reduced rates. For credentials or in.
formation address your county Off
GERS or }. +. Drake, Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers, Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracter.l
A Kishpaugh to Jemima Best 1t "A bk
! Hiland add, $l5.
Allen " Montgomery to A c Menor
q mel S0-l2.2, 1920.
G + Hartzell to 7 A Yoakum 81 swl
3l-ll-3, $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Rurris A. Jenkins, professor In
Bu,rer College, indianapolis, has been
chosen as the first president Of the
University Of indianapolis, which has
been constituted by union Of But
Ter College, the Medical College ci
Indiana, the Indiana Law School and
the Indiana Dental College. Mr..
Jenkins was educated at Yale and
Harvard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
PRESIDENT PURDY HERE.
Head of the Rock Island Road Visits
Abilene.

President Purdy, Of the c. R, |. &
P.,was in the city on his special train
last evening making trip over the
branch before proceeding to Liberal.
Another party Of railroad men was
also here going to Salina over the
Santa Fe and returning via the Rock
Island. They were; W. II. Stillwell,
assistant-general superintendent; W.
+. Douchy, superintendent of the
track department of the Rock Island
and j. M. Mead, civil engineer; Avery
Turner, assistant-general superin-
tendent, K. } Parker, division super.
intendent, and J. H. Banker, super.
intendent Of bridges and buildings, Of
the Santa Fe.
The officials spent about two hours
in inspecting the yards of the two
lines. After general inspection
they left for the east. What their
business under consideration was no
one knows, but it is thought that it
was in connection with the much dis
cussed proposal to consolidate the
two roads between Enterprise and
Salina, The talk is yet on the out
side. No official informaton'has been
given out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
PROVIDENCE GUIDED HLN.
Intense Feeling OF Gratitude by 4
White Hall, Illinois, Lady.

WHITE HALL, lIa, FEB. ", 1890
Dear Doctor and Mrs. Smith, Kansas
City, Mo.
Tolhe guidance of a kind providence
and your skillGul treatment | am com.
pleiely cured Of that dreadful malady,
cancer. came home the lith of Janu.
airy. My breast had entirely healed ovel
by the last Of The month and have had
no pain since, the Soreness is all gone.
| would have written sooner, but want.
ed TO BIZ sure II was cured. feel truly
grateful 10 you both for the many acti
oil kindness and courtesy shown me while
al your home. ! felt at home there.
The treatment was not as severe as
supposed it would be and | will heartily
recommend You when have opportun'
ity. My friends all think ! have i'm,
proved wonderfully Please accept my
heartfelt thanks for all you have done
for me.
Wishing you success in your noble
work, the cause Of suffering humanity,
| remain ever your friend,
MRS, LUCETTA Hustled.
Mrs. Hustled was cured by me Of
scrrhus cancer Of the breast, and
publish this letter so that you can sec
how am regarded by those | treat fol
cancer Upon request ! will send you
testimonials from patients | cured oyel
ten 1O) years ago, and who are just al
sound and well as though they had never
been afflicted with cancer az all. Send
for my publication on the treatment Of
cancer will send 1t to you free. Ad.
dress, d.. h. o. Smith. Northwest Cor
10th and Main SIS, Kansas City, No.
Consultation in person or by mail free.
Mention this paper when you answer this ad
u will be favor 70 The editor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
John Deere Listers and Culsivat0rs.

We have on hand a most complete
stock OF John Deere listers and cult
vators, the best and most durable
implements of their kind on the mar
ket, the widely renowned Balm wagon,
the different styles Of iirst-class bug
gies and road wagons, the Mccormick
binder, the most simple, capable dur
able, reliable binder in the world, and
the Hodge header-the header above
all others as a grain saver
Do not give your order until you
have seen and examined the above.
1922 PRENDERGAsT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
Ladies Home Treatment

In an other column Of this paper, Is an
advertisement for the Womans Medical
Association Of Kansas City Mo. This is
perfectly reliable association and we
advise any Of our lady readers in need Of
medical attention to write to them. The
cost is nominal and their success is truly
wonderful
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
How About Flows?

You know Pisle has the well known
Hummer, Solid Comfort and Casadav
plows, They are standard goods,
guaranteed, and hundreds are used in
this county by men who will endorse
them. Call at d. l.. Pisle's for your
riding pillow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

We quote this week few of the many
great values to be had at our store.

We showing in Wash Dress Goods patterns 10 yards Ger
and French orgnd fine Dme and corded goods $50 pat
tern.
We show in our line of Pque Fancy Crash Silk Striped and plain
Linens Sungs Ducks We Dmite Ogandies Percaes Gpghams
and Madras cloths,
complete line of the newest styles at extremely low prices
Mulhouse Organizes, the best, only 25c yard.
One lot of fancy Ribbon and inches wide at &c yard
Good Parasols at SOC each
Summer Corsets splendid value 25c
Ladies Oxords from SOC pair to 80 for the best
Ladies' fine Kid Shoes 81 SO value sizes 10 for $3.50
pair
Ladies' solid leather Calf Shoes 75c pair.
We sell the Mccall Paper Patterns the perfect pattern made
at l0 and loo Guaranteed satisfactory
Our line of ladies' Skirts made order
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

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Charity with string to it is not
charity.
-Manchester's reservoir is to be
stocked with fish.
Born, April IA, to Mr. and Mrs.
C. C. Towner, son.
Augusta Fryer has brought suit
against Edward Fryer for divorce.
Marriage licenses Howard Ashley
and Sarah Mitchell, both Of Herring
ton.
Two Of the pilliwink parlors paid
an extra fine today for doing business
on Sunday.
All the school children have been
photographed, one room at time.
1t should be done every year.
Blessed are the poor editors.
They do not get robbed. Plumbers
and meat'dealers have to watch out.
Miss Alice Humbargar took the
U. S. civil service examination at
Salina this week in the kindergarten
department.
E. W. Waring and A, 5. McAllis'
ter, of Herington, have applied to the
referee of this district for proceedings
in bankruptcy.
-Ringling's circus will make only
small towns this spring-Junction
City and Saina. In the fall it will
probably come to Abilene.
Miss Belle Purvis who went to
Honduras as missionary with A. E.
Bishop has been married to R. H.
Bender, another missionary.
The council has decided not to
allow any more houses moved across
the Third street bridge. 1t will be
GOOD news to the west siders.
Frank Jackson will move to Sa-
lima where there are plenty of houses
to rent and it is more quiet. 1t is al
most impossible to find a house in
Abilene
Whether they go into the next
county or around the world they tell
the same story when they return;
that Dickinson county is the hest
place on earth.
Fred Funston is not getting all
all the glory Leslie's weekly this
week has picture Of Ed Little whom
it describes as "Col. Little, command
ing the goth Kansas. +"
Miss Miriam Palmer closed her
second successful term of school in
district SO yesterday. The contem-
plated dinner and program had to be
omitted on account Of measles
j. ?. Flock, one Of Abilenes es-
teemed citizens who has been con-
fined to the house for several months,
is not improving. His many friends
hope the warm weather will help him.
Richard Rohrer mas been appoint
ed superintendent of Geary county to
succeed G. Z. Kyner, resigned. Mr..
Rohrer is a former Dickinson county
boy, as is Kyner The latter is max
ing mint Of money running paper
at Cripple Creek.
j. +. Dobson's team broke loose
last Saturday from post near Pisle's
and ripped its way at red hot pace
to A street and thence to southside,
bringing up near Charlie Parker's.
1t hit l6l hitching posts and made
kindling of the wagon.
Geo. B. Mcclellan and wife, Of
Chicago, expect to make their future
home at Honolulu after May lst. Mr.
Mcclellan has been teaching in a night
school and physicians say he must 60
to a warmer climate and stop school
work to preserve his eyesight which
is failing.
-George Merrill is arranging to
move the old house west Of PEN
nington's blacksmith shop on West
Third and in its place build a brick
residence. The old house is said
to be the Oldest house in Abilene
proper north Of the track. 1t was
l,,;t, oho,, On yoars aoo aud so,,,a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Of Kansas City, Mo is conducted by lad
les, for the sole purpose Of furnishing
scientific treatment 10 women and child.
rem. No obnoxious doses, but a new form
Of medication called Tabuletta, IL pre-.
pared especially for each case, ats low
cost, and sent by mail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
Got Your Lister YETI

II not, remember that D. l.. Pis9
carries the famous Rock Island and
Ohio riding listers None better
Can't make 'em better. They have
been tried and tested and are the best
lister made. Don't waste money by
buying any other kind but come tt
Pisle's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
Powdered Butter MILK Baking Powder

The only Baking Powder with the milk
already in it. Makes everything with
cold water. Highest grade made, Guar
anteed absolutely pure. Ask your grocer
for 1t. 80 cents pound can. One trial
and you will always use IT,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
{. B. RHODES co.
M NEAL FsSaIli BROKERS.
FARMS speciality. List your property With
US 4oo.i-2Gs HEST Bio KANSAS CITY. NO,

Egyptian Hair Tonic cures dan
drufi, invigorates the scalp, promotes
healthy growth, prepared by W. A.
Landes at City barber shop, Abilene,
Kansas. 2l6-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

We guarantee in every way prices lower
than for cheaply made garments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

When Grip attacks you take DR.. Miles
Restorative Nervine to drive 1t away.