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Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
First published in the Abilene Weekly Ro-
fcctor January 26, A. D, 1891
ROAD NOTICE.

STATE OF KANSAS, .a.
Dickinson county, 's'
Office OF County Clerk
Abilene, Kansas, Jan. 20, 1890.
Notice is hereby given, That on the lth day
OF January, 1899, petition signed by j. N.
Sexton and twenty-four other h0useh0lders
was presented to the Board OF County Com
inlsslOners OF the county aforesaid, praying
for the location and opening OF certain
road, described as follows, viz. Commencing
on the north bank OF the Smoky Hill river az
the point where the section line between Soc
tiOns twenty y-seyen and twenty eight IN and
2D township thirteen U3) range two ~ east OF
the sixth principal merldlancr0sses the said
Smoky Hill river, thence running In q vest
crly direction along the course Of said river
and upon the north bank thereof to the
bridge across said river. All OF said road be-
Ing located In the southeast quarter OF
said section twenty eight (2S)
Whereupon, said Board Of County Commits
sIoners appointed the following named per-
sons, viz. Charles Peterson, Louis Teeters
and J. q. shirk MS viewers with instructions
to meet, In conjunction with the County Sur
veyOf, AT the river bridge In section twenty
eight (2s) In Grant township, al 10 o'clock u.
M, on 2lst day Of February, A. d. 1899, and
proceed to view said road, and give all par
ties hearing. By order OF the
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
h b. JACOBS.
By JAS. MCMILLEE, County Clerk.
Deputy.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
PLENTY OF CHICKENS.
Poultry Show Has the Finest Display
Ever Seen Here.

The Poultry show opened this
morning with aroom filled with hand
some birds, not only Dickinson but
several adjoining counties being rep
resented. There are number Of
oddities such as wild geese, pigeons
of varied strains, white rabbits, etc, i,
that are attractive to all. The makers
of incubators, etc, are also on hand
with their devices. About 500 fowls
are exhibited. Judge Rhodes, of To-
peka, will be here tomorrow to Judge
the exhibits. The attendance today
was not large but as the show lasts
until Saturday plenty Of visitors are
likely to appear.
Old Susie, Grandmother Brahma,
was hatched and raised in Della,
Marion county, Iowa, in the spring of
1887, She took the first premium at
the district fair at that place and was
purchased by Ed Wright Of Pleasant
vile; then purchased by S. H. Switzer
OF Pleasantville in the fall of 1887.
She took the premium three times at
the district fair at Pleasantvile. In
the fall of 1895 she was moved to
Lowry City, st. Clair county, Mo. In
the summer of 1897 she took care Of
and raised Is chickens and not one Of
them did she hatch. In 1896 and 1897
she laid all double yelked eggs. In
the spring Of 1898 she was moved tc
Ottawa, Franklin county, Kansas
She was then moved from there tC
Abilene and on the road from Ottawa
she stole eight chickens from another
hen on Sunday and raised the same
She is owned by S. H. Switzer and il
on exhibition at the Poultry show
alive and hearty to show for herself
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
WILL NOT SACRIFICE.
Gillett Cattle to Be Held and Fatten.
ed for Market.

An Abilene attorney who was at
the meeting Of Gillett creditors at
Kansas City says very little was &C.
complished. 1t was simply a gather
ing Of those interested through El-
more & Cooper. Those present de.
cided to profit by experience and not
force any Gillett cattle upon the
market until they are full fattened
and ready. When the news Of Gil.
lett's fight was first made public
there was wild scramble, and every.
body who could find Gillett cattle up.
on which they had a mortgage rush
ed them into market. Much money
was lost in this way. The cattle had,
many Of them, not been fed for sev.
eral days. None was fat and ready
for market. There was dispute as to
who really owned them, and buyers
took chances on getting them. The
result Of all these drawbacks COM
bined, and the further fact Of the
forced nature Of the sale, caused
many Of the cattle reasonably worth
$40 to $50 to be sold for IS and so,
and the result was considerable loss
to the holders Of the mortgages.
But, as stated, yesterdays meeting
decided to do no more Of this kind Of
work. 1t decided that when Gillett
paper comes due, the commission
men who are its indorsers are to have
an extension Of time, SO that wher-
ever they have now in their in posses
sion, under the mortgages, bunches
of the Gillett cattle which are not yet
ready for the market, they can hold
and feed the cattle until such time as
they are ready and will bring the
best price.
In this way, it was calculated yes
terday, there will be a very small
loss to the investors in Glllett paper,
and much smaller loss to commits
sion men than If payment were DE.
manded Immediately as the notes
come due.
The meeting was most harmonious,
and, in addition to this action in re-
gard to the Gilfett paper, also passed
a sort Of resolution affirming conf
dence in the commission men and
their manner of doing business, and
in the cattle paper business in gen
eral.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
VERY SWIFT TRAVELLING.
Burlington's Great Fast Mail From
Chicago to Omaha.

CHICAGO, HIS, Jan. 3.-rhc east
bound fast mail train on the Burling-
ton road, which left Council Bluffs
last night and arrived in Chicago this
morning, broke, according to the
Burlington officials, all fast records
between the two cities, The train
left Council Bluffs one hour and two
minutes late, being delayed by the
non-arrival of the Union Pacific con-
necton from the west. In spite OF
this delay at the start, it made the
run to Chicago in less than schedule
time and arrived in the Burlington
depot in this city on time TO the min
ute. The distance between Council
Bluffs and Chicago by the Burlington
road is 500.2 miles. The train COW
cred this distance, including stops
which amounted to thirty-nine and
one. half minutes, in 563 minutes
The actual running time, excluding
stops, was 523! minutes. The scbcd-
ule shows some unusually fast bursts
Of speed, particularly toward the lat
ter part Of the run. From Burling-
ton to Chicago, distance of 206 miles,
the run was made in 213 minutes, in
cluding all stops. Thirteen minutes
were required for stops, and taking
those out the showing is that the ac-
tual running time for the 2O6 miles
was 200 minutes, an average OF con-
siderable over mile minute. --
[Globe Democrat, Jan. 4,
The Burlington beat all Its former
records with the west bound mail
Wednesday night. II left Chicago
over an hour late and ran to Burling.
ton, 2O6 miles, in 208 minutes, in.
cluding stops, and 1873 minutes actual
running time. To Aurora, 33 miles
it went in 32 minutes. From Anrora
to Mendoza, 46 miles, 40 minutes were
consumed. From Mendoza to Gales
burg, 80 miles, the time was Is min
utes. From Galesbnrg to Burlington
43 miles, the time was AZ minutes
The actual time Of stops for the entire
run was but ten minutes Chicago
Times. Herald, Jan. l3.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
J. B. CASE & co:
A Mother Taken.

Died, at the home of her son George
near Hope on Jan. IA, Mrs. Margaret
Dillon, aged Is years. Mrs. Dillon
was born in County Tipperary, Ire
land, and came to Brooklyn, N. T.,
in 1S49. A year later she went with
her husband to Tazwell county,
Illinois, and then to Abilene in 1876,
residing here three years. While
here her husband passed away and
since then her home has been with
her son George. Her only other
child, A. B. Dillon, lived near and the
years passed pleasantly for the aged
mother, Mrs. Dillon was a member
Of the Church Of England which she
loined in girlhood and her faith never
wavered. During all the half century
that she has lived in America she re
tanned the prayer and service books O
her church and observed their forms
with religious fidelity. She was loved
and respected by all and sincere wa
the sorrow felt by every acquaintance
when her hands were folded in tn,
peace Of death. Funeral services
were held on Sunday. Jan. 10, and al
that was mortal Of the loved mother
was laid to rest in Tennessee GENE
tery beside the body of her HUSBAND
gone before, Rev. B. +. Webb, 0
Hope, officiating.
--s>s.--
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The county W. G. I. Y. conven-
ton meets at Enterprise Friday.
Abilene will be well represented.
&C, S. Brewer has purchased the
Simmer residence on West Third
street, next to the Eames place, and
will occupy it about the 18th Of next
month. 1t will make Mr.. and Mrs.
Brewer cozy home.
Mrs. j. II. Niesley goes to Cot,
tonwood Falls tomorrow to sing at
the anniversary Of the birth Of Robert
Burns, annually.o observed by the Scots
in that vicinity. Mrs. NJ. Il. Howet'
also will sing Abilene's musical
talent is sought far and wide in Kan
Snk.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
ABOUT PEOPLE.

John Latto was up from Enterprise
j. l.. Galbraith was down from
Solomon,
A. c. Bertschinger, the popular
young merchant of Navarro, was in
town. ----..
John Rohrer, OF Elmo, was a prom.
inent South Dickinson farmer in the
city.
II. A. Westrup, one Of Woodbine's
prosperous young farmers, was In
town.
Geo and A. y. Dillon, Of South
Dickinson were prominent visitors tc
the city.
II. H. Banker, prosperous young
farmer and stock raiser Of Dayton,
was a REFLECTOR caller
W. II. Esenhour and family are
back from Topeka and will probably
settle in Abilene permanently.
Mrs. M. l.. Baughey, Of Rhinehart
who has been here under treatment
returned home today much improved
John and Tom Kirschner we're ~
from Enterprise. They were accom-
panied by +. M. Lantz, of Centerville
Iowa, who contemplates making som'
investments in Dickinson count,
property.
J. &. Landes has gone to Soull
Bend, Ind, with the Studebaker ex
cursion which left Kansas City las
night. The firm takes dozen lead
ing dealers from Kansas on the tril
to the manufactory, free Of expense
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
TEACHERS ENJOYED IT.
County Association Meeting Was q
Pleasing Success.

About Is teachers were present at
the County Teachers association
meeting Saturday and good interest
was manifested. Miss Keturah Swartz
favored the audience with an instru-
mental solo.
John Boyer had the opening paper,
Mechanical Devices-Their Use and
Abuse" 1t was an excellent ore.
He said teachers should be careful to
seat pupils properly-thst is, as to
eyesight, hearing, ETC., and should
give calisthenic drills.
Miss Laura Brown ably discussed
the paper and said that the only fault
OF teacher in use Of devices is that
the teacher makes more Of the device
than of the pupils work.
Miss Nina Clark recited the "Alger-
ian Captive" in very pleasing and
effective manner.
Miss Leila Stackhouse gave a fine
paper on 1.-The Importance of the
Ideal" She said, "The purpose, the
ideal Of each heart is the guiding
force Of that life. A life with : high
ideal cannot be a failure. As teach
ers, all that will live Of our work is
the ideal that we present.
Miss Walters in discussion said,
1.-The thing for the parent and teach
er to decide is how we may best as
sist the child in forming high ideal
Point to the beautiful in nature, in
character and art and the child will
unconsciously grow like the ideal. y
The subject Of mature Work" was
presented by W. H. Wagner, Of Abb
lene. 1t was unanimously decided
that the object Of this work is 10 teach
the child close observation so that he
may see the beautiful things in nature
Solos by Misses Edna Anderson and
Rachel Stoddard and an instrumental
duet by Misses Curtiss and Sutter
added to the meetings. enjoyment.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
Funeral Of B. F. Loyd.

BANNER CRY, Jan. 25.-Funeral
services Of the late B. +. Lloyd were
held Tuesday at II a. M, Rev. Z. P.
Mowrer of Lost Springs officiating.
A large concourse Of sorrowing rel
atives and friends followed the re-
mains to their last resting place. He
leaves a wife, two sons, Frank and
Garfield, and five daughters, Mrs. W
G. Warner, Of Sistersville, West Vir'
ginia, Mrs. B. Q. Reaugh, Mrs. g. l.
Armstrong, Mrs. Bert Schrader anC
Miss Grace, to mourn his loss, whit
the whole community will greatly
miss his presence.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
Talmage's New Hall.

TALMAGE, Jan. 25.-Work was be-
gun today on the new two story build
ing to be erected at this place. A
stock company was organized among
the prominent people here with the
National Aid association carrying con-
trolling stock. The building will be
32x60 feet. Upper story will be used
for public hall and lower story will be
finished suitable for two store rooms.
The contract for lumber and building
was let to Houtz Il Hoffman.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
TO Be WARDEN.
j. B. Tomlinson Of Minneapolis to
Get a Fine Job.

Get a Fine Job.
A Topeka dispatch says that Gov
ernor Stanley has selected for the i'm
portant position Of warden Of the
penitentiarv, }. b. Tomlinson Of
Minneapolis. Mr.. Tomlnson is only
36 years old, but he is one Of the
ablest men in the State. He is full Of
executive ability and organizing
power. While the politicians had
not thought of Mr.. Tomlinson and
most Of them have endorsed j. W.
Skinner of Winfield, yet the appoint
ment is bound to be a popular one.
Mr.. Tomlinson is chairman Of the
Fifth district Republican central com
mittee and has many friends here,
j. G. Postlethwaite Of Jewell is tc
be state insurance commissioner.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
Notice to Ticket Holders.

Holders Of season tickets for the
high school lecture course at Chap
man should observe that the fourth
number Of the course will be the ad-
dress Poetry in Song" by Mr.. Thomas
Emmett Dewey. Mrs. Niesley and
Miss Ellison will sing. Date, Satur-
day evening, Feb. 4.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26

In the Probate Court Of Dickinson county
State Of Kansas,
TO the heirs at law Of Margaret Dillon, de-
ceased
You are hereby notified that George r.
Dillon filed on January %, $780, H.. probate
court Dickinson county state OF kansas, q
certain paper purportlng TO be the last Will
and testament Of Margaret Dillon, deceased,
and asking that said Will be admitted TO pro-
bate and that the hearing Of said petition IL
sci for Monday, the eth day of February
1899, at the hour Of two o'clock y. M, at the
office Of the probate Judge In the city OF Abb
leue, Dickinson county, Kansas. Take due
notice thereof and govern'yourseyes accord
lngly D. II ERWIN,
Probate Judge.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
Pleasant Surprise Party.

About 80 friends had a delightful
surprise party on Mr.. and Mrs. John
Herman last evening at their home
on South East Second street. Games,
music and dainty lunch made the
evening pleasant. 1t was a late
hour when the guests said good
night, wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
a quick recovery from their surprise.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
Mrs. VIM. Robson Dead.

At her home in Wheatland town
ship on Tuesday Mrs. Elizabeth Rob
son, wife Of William Robson, died Of
grip, aged 50 years. She leaves a
husband and eight children, four sons
and four daughters, to mourn the
decease OF beloved and tender
hearted wife and mother.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
In Our New Location.

We will be ready for business in
our new location, the old Kump
room corner Cedar and Third streets,
on Monday next. We invite all our
customers and many new ones to call
and see US. Our line Of hardware,
stoves etc. cannot be cxceled Re.
member our new location.
d. l.. PfsLE.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
See X. II. Seeds for farm loans.
Homeseekers' Excursion Rates

are now in effect via the Union Pa
ciic to Western Points. Those who
contemplate trip west for business
or pleasure should get information
regarding these greatly reduced rates.
Advertising matter and full infor-
nation can be obtained by calling on
or addressing NJ. B. FULTON, Agent,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
Time Is Money.

When you are travelling, due con-
sideration should be given to the
amount Of time spent in making your
Journey, The Union Pacific is the
best line aud makes the fastest time
by many hours to Salt Lake City,
Portland and California points.
For time tables, folders, illustrated
books, pamphlets descriptive Of the
territory trayersed, call on
M. b. FULTON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
Reformed Church Services.

Rev. 5. A. Alt, Of Holton, Kas.,
president of the Kansas Chassis, will
preach in the Reformed church, Abb
lene, Sunday, Feb. 5. All are invited
to be present.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26

Secretary Coburns report of the
State shows that eggs, poultry and
butter bring more money to the
farmer than wheat. 20-2
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
Cash for Eggs.

Bring US your eggs, we pay eltheI
cash or trade, ship in carload lots and
are in position to pay the highest
market price j. h. BREWER
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
Gets the Postomce.

Robert McGonigal, well known to
Abilene old timers, was yesterday ap
pointed postmaster at Colby.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26

OIL. Raut, dentist, Abilene. Office
open from 10th to 25.h Of each month.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26
[ First published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
fcctor Ianuary8, A. d. 1891
sHERIFF's SALE.
Case No. 3Ol6,


j. Gurey Fowler and W. ]. Ueasar, plain
! tllIs
W.
Monroe D. Herlngton; ,Jane lIerlngt0n, his
wife, Drusila Porkin; The llorngton
Trading Co., corporation; Emma Dlbble
Austin; Elizabeth Vanculin; N. J. Martz;
NJ. Il. Moser; and Mrs, NJ. r. Moser, his
wife, defendants.
Under and by virtue Of an order OF sale Is
sued by the clerk OF The district court Of
the eighth Judicial District within and for
Dickinson county, state Of Kansas In the
above entitled case, and to me directed and
delivered, will, on
Monday, February n, A, D. 1899,
ut 10 O'Clock u. m, Of said day, at the front
door OF the courthouse In the city OF Abilene,
Dickinson county, state of Kansas, without
appralsement, sell to the highest bidder for
cash IN hand the following described
renl estate TO wilt.
The west half (wl5) and the northeast quar-
ter mc1D and the north half (nh) OF tho
southeast iquurtcr SEQ Of section thirteen
90 in township sixteen u6) south, Of range
four tD east Of the 9th =. NJ. except tract Of
land IN the northeast corner OF the said west
half (wh) Of the said section thirteen Q3) de.
scrlbed us follows to-wlt: Beginning at tho
northeast corner Of the northwest quarter
nwiO Of said section thirteen ll3D thence
west eleven hundred forty two dl4N feet,
thence south seven hundred thirty five (735)
feet thence east eleven hundred and forty
two Gl42) feet thence north seven hundred
and thirty five (l36) feet to the place OF begin
Ming also except three acres In a square
form In the northwest corner Of the sald
northeast quarter (neA) Of suid section thir-
teen 1N all In Dickinson county, State OF
Kansas
The sald real estate Will be sold pursuant
to the judgment Of the court In said cause
reclicd IN said order Of sale
Witness my hand this 2lsi day Of Jan.
A, ID. 1909.
N b, ROBSON,
Sheriff of Dickinson County, kpnsas.
BY HERB BROWN,
Under Sheriff
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-01-26

Come and patronize good cause by
attending the poultry show.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-15
NEAT SUPPLY IN ALASKA.
treasury Department to Make q
Complete insestigattOn-The
tits Detached From Navy

WASHINGTON. March 1t-An expeaI-
Ton under the revenue cutter service will
be sent TO Alaska at an early day Ar
engagements are now being made for the
trip the object OF which will be 10 es-
fablish sources Of meat supply I'm the ter
rftory- The plans for the expedition have
not been completed but the first st.p
has been taken by the temporary trans.
fer of the Tnetis from the navy depart
ment TO the treasury department for as.
by the revenue cutter officers. THE ship
was selected for this duty on account OF
It's coal capacity and economical steam
ing quality. as well az the comfort Of It's
cabin accommodations. The latter - an
important feature In a long expedition
The headquarters Of the expedition will
be Hakodatc. which is the most iulpore-
ant northern port Of Japan AMI is ao-
ceSsibie to the field of investigation.
AZ present III. TAptts is at the Mare
island navy yard, aud is being overhagissd
fer the service. It's 5unkers will u.
loaded With about go tens OF coal aud
orders have been placed In Japan. The
expedition Will investigate the extent and
locality Of the reindeer IN Alaska with a
view to their availability as n food sup
ply - the constantly increasing popuia-
ton nf the territory
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-15
VOTES AGAINST INCREASE.
Urgent Demand Of the German Cow
ernment IL Rejected In
Reichatag.

BERLIN March A-During the discus
sion Of the second army bill In the reich
stag the minister OF war. Gen. Won Gessler.
said the measure was a factor in favor os
unity adding that the defense of the faith
eriand was no party question. The bill.
he continued. had been altered in commits
tees but he hoped the reichstag would re-
store IL to It's original shape. The reduc-
ton of the peace footing by 7.0e men.
he added. was OF vital Importance, and he
could not accept the reduction. as the
deal 10 the efficiency OF the army. The
war minister then appealed TO the patriot
ism Of the reichstag, asking that body to
grant the governments demands In its
entirety.
The re.chstag later. by a vote OF 2n9 TO 14l
rejected the army Increase demanded by
the government. The government commit
tees proposal will be also rejected
The center and freiNnnige union voted
with the minority.
The rest of the army bill was adopted
without debate. It's third reading will take
place on Thursday. In the meantime the
member offs the reichstag Will be able To
weigh the governments statements before
finally voting.
During the discussion preceding the vote
the imperial chancellor. Prince Won Hehen-
iohe. replying 20 a speech made by a
member OF the peoples party declared tha,
Emperor Williams guiding principle was
soicitude for the safety OF the empire
adding that his sense Of responsibility for
the safety was strongly present.
The minority. III. included conservatives
members of the imperial party national
iiberai<. members Of the radical union and
members OF the reform party.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-15
W0oDxEN IN SESSION.
sovereign Camp Convenea in Mem-
phis-Stxty Delegates Present.

MEMPHIS. March is-The sovereign
camp. Woodmen OF the World. the sifth
largest fraternal beneficiary order In the
United States. met here today in bs-an-
nuai session with sixty delegates in al
tendance
The sovereign camp Is composed OF dele
gates from all Of the states IN tae United
States with the exception OF the Pacific
jurisdiction. watch has = separate head
camp. hut Is represented at the convention
by fraternai delegates
The annual election of officers will take
place Thursday. The convention Will prob.
ABLY De in session for ten days or two
weeks.
presented and accepted by F. A. Falken-
berg, of Denver consul OF the Pacific iuY-
isdietion, the sovereign commander APP
pointed the committee on credentials
which consisted of j. F. Fitzgerald OF
Kansas City. r. T.. pen.rose of Guthrie
and Walter III. HeBsley OF Louisville. The
next business was the reading of the
sovereign commanders biennial report
The report showed that on December 81.
1891. the total membership Of the soyer :
eign jurisdiction was saS5. and on the a,st
of December. isaS. the total membership
was S.. Ssi- The membership or the Pa
tive dates was i.4oo and IS. GO
The Canadian division increased 1 100
members in the same period bringing the
total membership 10 l3i, 9si. No action
was taken on the report today. Tire ses-
sion adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The Woodmens circle was also in ses-
sion today. but little beyond organization
and appointing committees was done.