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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
A Gentle Life Ended.

After months OF suffering, with a
calm trust that was the fruitage Of a
Christian life, Mrs. Jessie Anderson
Baker fell asleep in death at $3.50
o'clock this morning at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. An
derson. The gentle soul that had
shed upon the home so much Of love
and tenderness departed, leaving not
only relatives and friends sorrowful,
but bringing sense OF distinct per-
sonal loss to wide circle Of acquain.
tances who knew and loved her. Her
decease came as the result OF consump-
ton, her illness beginning three years
ago with a severe cold. Steadily her
strength failed until the end came and
she was at rest.'
Mrs. Baker was the eldest child OF
the family, and was born in October,
1867 in Chillicothe, Mo. She came
to Abilene with her parents in 1871
and here she spent her girlhoOd and
young womanhood, graduating in the
Abilene high school and then being
one one Of the county's best teachers.
In July, 1891, she went to New What
com, Wash, where five months later
she was married TO Robert A. Baker,
eldest son Of County Commissioner
Silas Baker Of this county. Three
daughters, who with the husband are
now left lonely, were born to them.
The family returned to this county
in September, 1898, hoping that the
change would benefit Mrs. Bakers
health but without avail.
Mrs. Baker Joined the Methodist
church Of this city in her l4th year
and her life has been that OF con.
sistent Christian, devoted alike to
her family and the church. She
cleared no danger in the summons
to lay down the cares Of life for her
faith upheld and sustained her. The
world is better for her presence hav-
ing been in it and heaven is richer
because there she now abides.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
BUSTER THAN EVER.
G, W. Parker Brings Home From the
East Big Contracts,

C. W. Parker returned from an
eastern business trip, bringing big
contracts for his factory. He pur-
chased four different rights to make
nickel-in- the.slot pianos and now has
the exclusive rights. He has sold 20,
has contracts for 80 more and will
add the material and force to manu-
iacture them at once besides running
the remainder Of the factory on full
time. He has contracts for % merry.
go-round pipe organs, motors etc.
and will make them here. Harvey
Miller came home with him, also two
expert workmen. The factory is all
under way, buster than ever.
Incidentally Mr.. Parker has an
order in for $1,000 worth Of govern
ment bonds, little surplus to get
rid Of some Of his loose cash. Who
wouldn't be q merry.go-round king!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Notice to Farmers.

Orders for imported Russian seed
wheat will have to be in by Feb. lst
accompanied by the cash at rate Of
1925 per bushel. There has been a
bill introduced in congress to relieve
this importation Of duty SO that it Is
possible that some Of this money will
be refunded. You can leave your
your order for this seed with VIM. B.
Giles, Johntz Bros. or Abilene Mill n
Elevator Co. Now Is the time to act
II you want good seed wheat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
CHAPMAN NOT BLUFFED.
Salina Has the Cash Deposited for the
Football Game.

The Chapman football enthusiasts
are not pleased with the Chronicles
insinuationthat the football team was
blufling in its challenge to Salina.
Chapman don't bluff in sporting mat
tiers. 1t is not built that way. The
Salina football team has certificate
Of deposit for 800 $3.50 a side pay.
able to the winning side after the
game Jan. 2S.
In addition the team has placed s25
in the hands Of the REFLECTOR to say
that Chapman will win. The Chron.
icle is invited to cover the same. Put
up or shut up.
The Abilene band will furnish mu-
sic at the game.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
ICE HAULERs STRIKE.
Brotherhood Of CONCEALED Aqua Pura
Walks Ont.

The Brotherhood Of Amalgamated
Ice Haulers employed in filling Nellis
n Brenneman's Ice house went on a
strike yesterday afternoon, demand.
ing So cents a ton instead OF % cents
for hauling. They had put in 200
tons and then asked revision OF the
schedule. The firm refused to accede
TO the brotherhood's demands and
gave the haulers rest today.
There was talk Of sympathetic
strike Of the Washladies' Union and
the Order Of Associated Wood Chop
pers but it has not yet been ordered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
NEW SANTA FE AGENT.
". K. Robertson Goes to Lyons as
Agent.

+. S. Sails, Of Lyons, Kansas, has
been transferred to Abilene as agent
Of the Santa Fe. He comes with high
recommendations. W. X. Robertson,
who has been acting agent since the
strike goes to Lyons where he has
been appointed joint agent Of the
Santa Fe and Frisco railway compan-
les, responsible position. G. F.
Hoffman remains permanently as
clerk and operator here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

Funeral services will be held from
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson
at 2 p. m. Thursday, Rev, +. R.
Brown officiating Burial in Abilene
cemetery.
OF the three sisters and two broth
ers, Mrs. Hill Of Tacoma and W. g.
Anderson Of Las Vegas, will be I'M
able to attend the funeral.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
LOW Is CHAIRMAN.
County Commissioner Board Reor'
ganizes for the Year.

The board Of county commissioners
began the new years business this
morning. County Clerk Jacobs call
ed the board to order and on motion
Of Commissioner Baker, seconded by
Commissioner Fry, Commissioner M.
Low was elected chairman on the
board for the coming year.
Regular business was taken up
and is being considered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Eve, Ear and Throat.

DR.. c. G. Stevens, specialist Of
sixteen years experience in fitting
spectacles, operating and treating
diseases Of the eye, ear, nose and
throat, will be in Abilene on the 9th
and 28th Of each month. Al the Cen
trail hotel Jan. 9th and 2Sth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
r. H. BOARDMAN DEAD.
Former Resident Of Abilene Passel
Away at San Diego.

A telegram received here this morn
ing announced the death Of +. H,
Boardman at San Diego, California,
last night. He was an uncle Of Mrs.
W. P. Gulick and Mrs. M. II.
Malott and was in business here ior
several years, moving to Denver
where he resided until last year. He
had many friends here who will be
saddened by the news Of his death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Glassware Depart
ment.

Our order has already been placed
at the factory for our new line Of
glassware Of this year. We believe
that our assortment Of glassware will
be much larger with q greater num-
Der Of styles and sizes to select from,
q larger line Of novelties for 8, 10 and
15c, q larger line Of blown and pressed
tumblers, engraved or plain, also
berry sets. water sets, 4 piece table
sets. for 25c q set and up. Large
glass water pitcher Zoe. Syrup
pitcher 10, 10 and Zoo. Cake stand,
bread plates in plain and colored
ware at the lowest price.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
COMMENDED STANLEY.
Legislature Denounces the Leaven.
worth Burning.

Special to the Reflector,
TOPEKA, Jan. 16.-The senate and
house today adopted concurrent
resolution condemning in severe
terms the burning of the negro at
Leavenworth and commencing Gov
ernor Stanley for offering the state
militia and demanding rigid inves.
tigatiop and the punishment Of the
perpetrators Of this outrage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
COUNTY PRINTING LET.
Reflector" Is Again the Official
Paper.

The county commissioners today
made the REFLECTOR the Official coun.
ty paper for the coming year. The
regular printing will be paid for at 81
per cent Of legal rates; delinquent LIST
at full rates. The REFLECTOR re-
ceives 80 per cent on all printing
Chronicle 80, News 20.
Commissioners Baker and Low
went to Chapman. The board ad'
journed to Thursday afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Girls Have Skipped.

Hannah Boyle and Ethel Hazelton
Of Solomon, accused Of disturbing a
Methodist meeting, are being sought
by the sheriff. They have skipped
the county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
s. <. sTR0THER ANGRY.
Offers $50 Reward for Catching
Jack the Hugger.

Taylorville, Illinois, has been ter.
rorized by a Jack the hugger. The
mayor has offered 800 reward for his
capture. S. K. Strother, editor Of
the Taylorville News, has added $50
to it. A few evenings ago Mrs.
Strother and some other ladies were
attacked by the wretch on the street
but escaped his clutches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
. SilverWare.

Our silverware is bought direct
from the factory and fully guaranteed
by them. We are sure that we can
save you money in this line.
Silver plated knives, per set..,. 1893
Silver plated forks, per set 1888
A l extra plated tea spoon, SET. CSC
A extra plated table spoon, set 2.4S
Silver plated nut picks, per set 9Sc
Sterling silver novelties, large
assortment ...... -. zoe up
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

80 TO 40 head Of cattle to feed bal
ance Of winter; or to sell the feed,
consisting Of cane, hay, kaflir corn in
shocks, wheat and oats straw. For
further information address,
WV. RIEKEMANN,
1911 Donegal, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
How to Avoid Grip.

Keep warmly clad.
Keep the feet dry.
Avoid colds and draughts.
Use stimulants sparingly, il at all,
Eat nourishing food.
Take your meals regularly.
Do not overhead your house.
See that the ventilation is good
Take quinine is tonic doses.
II you are taken i'll call IN physi
cian, as complications which may en-.
sue are dangerous.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
For Sale Cheap,

Tent 60x80 feet, some seats, etc.
In good condition. Apply to J. b.
Favor, Abilene, Kas. 64.3ta3c'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Aluminium Ware.

Very light but very durable.
Aluminium tea spoons, per SET. 4oc
Aluminium dessert spoons, per set 75c
Aluminium table spoons, per set CSC
Aluminium soup ladle, each 80. 69c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

Use Coke dandruff cure, warrant
Cd TO lie as stated. For sale at Hollis
barber shop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

WANTED, pupils on piano and or
gan. Inquire al residence, first door
west Of DR.. Hazlett's hospital.
1923 JOSEPHINE BRADLEY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Stationery and Blank
Books.

Extra large pencil tablet. .. Sc
Good quality ink tablet. ... Be
"a sheets good paper ..... &c
25 envelopes, sizes 8, 6 or 81 -. Be
Dixie writing paper, box. 49,, 100
Royal parchment paper, box. 49,. 25c
Regent bond paper, box. ....,... 29c
Hand finished paper, box. ...... 4Sc
College linen paper, box. ..,.. Soc
100 page ledger, good paper -. 1870
200 page ledger, good paper .... 800
100 page record book .:.... SSc
500 page order book. ...,. -. Sbc
100 page counter book. ...,.... Be
Monthly time book....... -. Be
Pocket ledger. ...... .......a.. Be
600 page day book ......,.......l'0 100
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Dinner Ware.

We always carry a complete line Of
dinner ware in white Granite, white
porcelain, decorated semi-porcelaia
and decorated china.
In plain white granite:
Cup and saucer per set ......,.. 45c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Special Bargains.

Our special bargain counters are
filled with every day wants at much
less price than you can buy them
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-01-22
Weeds I'm the Pasture.

a weed is as much "a plant out of
its proper place" i'm the pasture MS
elsewhere. and where the pasture is
devoted to dairy stock it may be doing
more damage there than it would I'm
moving or cultivated field. 1t takes
mp food and moisture that are needed
for the useful plants. and it sometimes
is of such Il character rs to he poison
Gus To the animal, and often weeds inn
part unpleasant odors ana flavors to
the milk and it's products. If the pas
lures could be cleared of weeds ami
bushes and their place given to better
grass. not only would they produce
enough for many more animals. but
the milk products would be of more
uniform good quality. If the whole
pasture cannot be cleaned in one sea-
son, clear n little each year.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-01-22
y Tempting Dessert.

When in search of Il really tempting
dessert try almond cheese cakes. Make
good pun paste ana roll It out till
quarter of an inch thick, then cut in
rounds and place in patty pans. Prick
each of these rounds and add a little
strawberry jam, spreading it over the
paste. Mix one cupful OF butter ant
one cupful of powdered sugar ant
work to cream, then gradually beat
In four well-whipped eggs and onc-hali
pound of blanched and grated almonds
Put some of this mixture into each OF
the patty pans, filling them. Bake il
merely moderate oven twenty-five
minutes. At the end OF that time take
them out and add meringue mad,
from the white of eggs and powdered
sugar. Lightly brown in the oven.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-01-22
How to Reheat Food.

Many dishes which. with a little
care, would be as good the second day
as when freshly cooked, are spoiled
by being put into the oven-regardlcss
of its temperature-and left to get hot
y meat pie which has been cut will
not dry up if relocated thus: Add n
small quantity of brown stock to th,
meat wrap the pile i'm buuercd paper
and put it into moderately hot oven
until ii is ready TO serve. Wipe the
dish and place a pie dish collar round
ii before sending it TO the table. 4
plain milk pudding should have q little
boiling milk i'm which Il small lump of
butter has been dissolved added to the
rice, etc; a piece of buttered paper
should be tied over the top and the
dish containing it should be placed
in the oven in a tin of hot water.
Minces, hashes, stews or fricasse
should be heated by placing the sauce.
pan containing the meat i'm n larger
pan and surrounding it with hot water.
a piece Of creased paper should be put
over the meat, but the lid of the large
saucepan only should he used. To
i'"'"t itS VI roast mutton without
cutting it up, brush the meat all over
with warm dripping. including the
part which has been cut. then fill in
the space with boiled rice which has
been passed through n potato masher
or some rather moist mashed potato.
envelop the meat in creased paper and
set the tin containing the mutton
across larger tin of boiling water i'm
a moderately hot oven ana let it heat
gradually ana thoroughly.
Fried fish can be made hot quite SAT-
isfactorily if wrapped I'm creased pa.
per and placed between two tins which
have been previously heated I'm rather
a quick oven; this method Is also TO
he recommended for heating rjssolos
croquettes, outlets or lromesllics 4
steamer is invaluable for heating
boiled meats. puddings and anything
which will be improved by a little
more moisture.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-01-22
Setting Trees in the Frost Season.

At picking time one can best select
out those trees that are not profitable
varieties and the old trees that have
passed the profitable bearing age and
mad best be replaced by new trees.
prefer the fall Settingof both peach and
apple trees here in southeastern Ohio
The winter rains will pack and firm
the soil around the roots. SO that the
tree will he all ready TO start growing
as soon as spring comes. 4 fall set
tree Will withstand mucn more drouth
than tree set in the spring. should
the Following summer be dry one.
Horticultural authorities generally
agree that peach trees should never
he set I'm the fall. and that newly
transplanted tree should always be
pruned in the spring
! set some peach trees last fall and
pruned part of them when set
them out; the balance / pruned last
spring. | have not been able to detect
any difference so far as the growth or
vigor of the trees is concerned. also
set few peach trees in the sDrinp
ana as the summer was unusually dry
the spring set trees made only a fee.
bic growth, while those set I'm the
fall made good growth. l set some
apple trees both in the fall ana spring
ana was only able to save spring set
apple trees by hauling water and wat
ering them several times. while those
set in the fall took care of themselves
with equally good results. A neigh
Dor tried the plan of setting fruit trees
during warm spell of weather i'm
February. His experiment was sue
ccsSiul and he talks of setting all of
his trees hereafter during winter.
In setting trees we use setting
board. which enables us ID keep the
trees i'm straight rows. a thing not
easy to do ordinarily or hillsldcs. DIG
the holes larger than absolutely neces-
Sary to let the roots straighten out and
arrange the roots just as nature in
tended, then fill i'm the dirt with care.
When setting in the fall it is not neces-
Sary To pack the soil much. as winter
rains will do that. A mound of earth
around newly set tree will do much
to steady it until the roots get hold:
then il can he removed. Newly set
trees should lean slightly toward the
south, as the top will then shade the
stem of the tree and prevent sun
scald.-S. w. Burlingamc, in New
England Homestead.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-01-22

one VINO has suffered much from the
! depredations of the wild rabbits il
the past, l should like to enter this
mild protest against the encourage
ment of what may yet prove Il disaster
TO our fruit interests.
In fighting against mice and rabbits
l have tried all of the commonly rec
commended methods such as smcarine
the bark with blood, fat, tar and other
substances supposed to be obnoxious IL
the rodents. If very hungry the little
pests VIII not stay away from the
trees If only blood or tar are the pro.
tectionS used. | have also tried wran
ping newspapers around the base of
the trunks, but l cannot exactly see
the good that this does. My method is
TO mound up the earth around the
trunks i'm the fall of the year. and then
put shield Of wire netting few
inches from the tree. This wire net
ting runs MP couple of feet from the
ground, and If the mesh IS fine enough
neither mice nor rabbits will disturb
the bark. The mound of earth | be-
lieve helps the trees also from the
winter cold. 1t acts in many respects
as mulch and protects the top roots
from being injured by severe freezing
and thawing. This alone should recon-
mend it TO the attention of all. Young
trees are often blown about so by the
winter winds, especially during heavy
rain storms, that they are loosened at
the roots, and by banking up the dirt
around them we prevent this Il good
deal After storm, then 1t is an easy
matter to press the soil close around
the trunk again, and when it freezes
In this position it makes the trees as
firm and rigid as If held there by a
double anchors. w. Chambers, in
American Cultivator.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-01-22
Meats and Their Sauces.

Meat ana fish dishes are more apt
to be satisfactory when the proper
sauces are served with them. Here is
a correct list: Roast beef, grated
horseradish; roast mutton, currant
jelly; boiled mutton, caper sauce; roast
lamb mint sauce; venison or wild
duck, black currant jelly; roast goose
apple sauce; roast turkey oyster
sauce; roast chicken. bread sauce
compete of pigeons. mushroom sauce;
broilcd fresh mackerel, sauce of stewed
gooseberries; broiled bluefsh, white
cream sauce; broilcd shad, rice; fresh
salmon, green peas with cream sauce
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-01-22

undesirable. a small door with slide
arrangement is cut beneath window
for fowls to- go i'm and out The large
door is two by six feet. another door
of like dimensions should be cut in
east side of house proper to allow
entrance to scratching shed ln severe
weather canvas can be hung inside
over the wire front Nests are ar
ranged fro the intervening spaces.
eighteen inches above floor. around the
fr0utaud two ends
The roosts are The full length of the
rear aud extend six feet from buck
wall toward the front These should
Doc three feet high and built as I'm
Fig q This allows ample room to-
clean underneath and TO IRE out the
iroughs. The roosting poles are ou "a
level and at each end fitted snug
U.s. into sawed nOtchcs AL can bc cnsi-
ly removed for cleaning. as may the
bottoms OF the nests. Fig 8. which
have short movable boards for the
floor Of the nests Drinking cans OH
troughs are arranged just under the
window. dust and grit boxes likewise.
A house similarly constructed with
all nccdful inside arrangements can
Dos built for So. No lined with light
building paper it viii be- nearly frost
proof ard easily kept free of vermin.
Any kind of q floor can boz made. but
! prefer raised earthen floor Muck
o. clay well packed then wet thor
oughlN win after drying make n floor
thar can bc swept Sand should De
thrown owe after cleaning and be-
fore litter in The house.. @.
" Aprlculturisk.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-01-22
Progress in sheep uusbandry.


y review of the sheep and wool pro
duction i'm the United States has just
been compiled and issued by The de
partment of agriculture. 1t was pre-
pared by J. X. Dodge and contains n
lot of historical information of inter
est to every sheep grower According
to this bulletin the flocks i'm the United
States do not now aggregate ms large
n number of sheep rs i'm 1893 and
1891, but they are increasing RAPIDLY
and bid fair to exceed before many
seasons the highest former figures. The
variety of breeds is greater than ever
before. Where manufacturers desire
a variety of wool they can get all
kinds without going ont of the coun-
try. This was shown when wool was
collected for the Paris exposition.
Ii is Interesting 10 note that the de
cline of focks i'm New England has
been steady for fifty years. Some
New Englanders feel that there may
he profit in raisin: sheep and pro
ducing fat lambs. bat they insist that
there is no money for them in growing
wool. Up to date this theory has not
resulted i'm any marked increase i'm the
number OF flocks. I'm the Middle States
the conditions have been essentially
The same. except in Pennsylvania.
where the decline was much less
marked. There has been bur little
iluctuation in the Southern States. as
sheep raising has not been prominent.
1t is the great West that leads i'm the
sheep industry and shows continued
Increase in price ana quality.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-01-22

An old way to serve rice may b,
new to some readers. The rice is par
boiled for five minutes; then drained
and put into DOUBLED boiler, with sur
ticient milk To cover. and is cooked
until tender, without stirring. Sea
son with salt When tender and the
milk entirely absorbed. It should b,
poured into buttcrcd mould and Sc
i'm warm oven for about five minute.
before being turned out on hot plat
ter 1t may be eaten with hare
sauce OF with butter and shaved ma
pie sugar.