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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.
A Timely Sermon.

The Rev. Mr.. Keneston preached a
timely sermon last Sunday with the story
of "a certain man who went down to
Jerusalem from Jericho" for a text.
| The theme of the sermon was the i'm
perative demand for active. consecra ted,
Christian men and women to rescue those
who are on the way to moral and spirit
ual death. The sermon was made of To-
cal application, the preacher saying:
I'VE may not go abroad to find good
deeds and appropriate them as an argu-
ment for our acquital, for on the broad
highway that leads from West Brattle-
boro to Jericho, young man and woman
started so years ago. others 40, 90 ~, TO-.
and all the intervening years. and fell
among thieves. who robbed them of their
character friends. home. wealth. and all
that goes to make life worth living: and
have they not died in our midst unre-
claimed, or wandered to the ends of the
earth, vagabonds, forlorn and desperate.
eking out a miserable existence. because
of the unremtted sins of their youth i?
Where have been the priests? Where
the Levites? Where the Good Samari-
tans"?
The speaker confessed to a feeling of
terrible depression when he, looked at the
work to be done and saw how few are the
workers Secretary c. II. Merrill was
quoted as telling him recently that the
lack of ministers-consecrate self de-
nying mems the only reason why the
rural communities of this state are not
reclaimed to Christ. The duty which
lies before every Christian man and wo-
man for work to be done in our own
community was strongly enforced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL NEWS.
BRATTLEBoRo MEN WON.
Defeated Greenfield Country Club
Golfers Fl to e-Greenfield Women
Led 6 to 5.

OeIedteu OTeen1elu country CIuD
Golfers Fl to e-oreenfield Women
Led to 5.
The teams of the Greenfield Country
club played a return game with the
teams of Wantastiquet Golf club on
the links in Brattleboro Tuesday, the
Brattleboro men winning handily, 81
to 8, while the Brattleboro women
were defeated by the narrow margin
of one hole. All of the Brattleboro
men were victorious except Rice,
whose opponent, Miner, played in
great form the last two rounds, getting
a 20 for his second six holes, or within
two of the course record in practice
and one better than in any previous
competition. But for missing two
, easy puts Miner would have turned
lin a card of 26 for the second round.
Mr.. Slack, the veteran player, and Mr..
Packard, Greenfeld's greatest enthu-
siast, had pretty contest, Slack
eventually winning / up. The other
Brattleboro men had no difficulty in
keeping the lead. Mrs. Pratt came
out victorious again, and Mrs. Gatty
and Mrs. Crosby also won. Mrs.
Crosby was pitted against Miss Rus
sell, the most remarkable woman
driver ever seen on the local course.
who was a winner 10 up in a recent
contest against Amherst. The two
were even up at the end of 10 holes,
but Mrs. Crosby won out on the de-
cisive 18th. The scores appear here
with:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

~ ESTATE OF CHARLES b. MERRILL
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Marlboro. Commissioners. to receive. eN-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate of Charles b. Mer-
r1ll; late of Vernon, in said district. deceased.
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto. here
by give notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the South Vernon House on
the 18th day of November and 2Sth day of
March. next. from ? o'clock until O'Clock
=. NJ, each of said days, and that six months
from the 18th day of September, a. ID. 1901 is
the time limited by said court for said credit
ors to present their claims to us for exami-
nation and allowance
Dated at Vernon, this 9Th day of November,
a. ID. 1901. Is
4. = 4. pUNSkkLEE, Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08

Referee and umpire. McKnnon of Bel
lows Falls. and Waterman of Brattle-
bore; timers, Broadhead and Marcus.
Score, Brattleboro G. Keene 5 Touch
downs, Frost and Holmes Goal. Averill.
Fifteen minute halves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF RRTTTTTE NJ WHITNEY

~ ESTATE OF BHCTUS NJ. WHITNEY.
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Marlboro, Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate of Brutus NJ. Whit
ney, late of Marlboro, in said district, deceas-
ed, and all claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purpose aforesaid, at the late residence of said
deceased on the 10Th day of November and the
18th day of March, next, from ! O'Clock until
4oclQck p. NJ, each OF said days and that six
months from the 10th day of October, A. ID.
1901, is the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims TO us for eX-
animation and allowance.
Dated at Marlboro, this 18th day of October,
A. ID. 1901. "A
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08
Please Read This.

A NINE-ACRE FARM, l 1-2 story house,
"a SIX rooms, barn "a by 3d. Never failing
Nice trout brook. On stage road. Price $500;
800 down. II. N. GUM, Brattleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08
Scholarship For Sale.

A FINE opportunity for anyone wish
Ing to go to one OF the very best Business
for two years, will be sold at a bargain
Enquire at Room No. 6, Crosby Block
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08

II you once try Carter Little Liver
Pills for sick headache, biliousness or
constipation, you will never be without
them. They are purely vegetable, small
and easy to take. Don't forget this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08

A company has been formed at Poult-
ney to build an electric railroad to
Granville, N. Y, by way of the South
Poultney slate district. There will also
be a branch to Lake st. CathaFine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08

If you are tired taking the old-fashioned
gripping pills, try Carter's Little Liver
Pills and take some comfort. man
Try them,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08
OOMMIssIoNERs, NOTICE.

4 NOMMlSSlONERS'N NOTICE.
~ ESTATE OF STEPHEN G. ELLIS
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the district Of
marlboro commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of ali Der
sons against the estate of said stephen G. Ellis
late OF Brattleboro in said district deceased
ana all claims exhibited III offset thereto, here
by give notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the Office of Waterman
Martin on the 18th day of November A. D.
lsUi ana the 18th day of March next from
O'Clock p N. until o'clock y. NJ, each of said
DAYS, and that six months from the 18th day
OF october A. ID. 1901 is the time limited by
sald court for said creditors to present their
claims 70 us for examination and allowance
Dated AT Brattleboro this 2lst day of October
\. ID. 1901. a
+. W. MCCLURE,
II. b. CHAMBERLAIN commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08

At the Congregational church Sun.
day evening Rev. Mr.. Keneston gave
lecture on the life of Joseph, illus
trated by stereoptican views. There
was a very large attendance, and the
lecture, which was a fitting close to
the Sunday school lessons on the life
of Joseph, was full of interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08
CNTATE OLE VERMONT. Mnrlhoro. IS.

STATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro, IS.
- by the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate of
CATHERINE DOYLE, late of BrattlebOro in
said district, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
X. L. Gordon, administrator upon the estate of
Catherine Doyle, late of BTattleboro, i'm said dis
trict. deceased and decree distribution thereof
TO the persons entitled thereto, at the session
thereof to be held at the Probate Office i'm
BTattlebOro, i'm said district. on the Both day of
November A. ID. 1901. when and where
you may be heard in the premises, If you see
cause.
IL A SCHWENK ReOister
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-11-08
LEGAL NOTICES.

CTATE OF VERMONT, Westminster. SIS.
- BY the Probate Court for Said District
To al persons interested IN the estate of
Greeting.
whereas, william T.. Barnes, Guardian of
Louisa Phelps Of Jamaica in said District has
filed his petition i'm this Court setting forth
that the sale Of the whole of the Real Estate
of said ward will be beneficial to said ward
and all persons interested IN her estate, and
praying for license to sell the same. Where
upon It is ordered that the same be heard at
the session of said Court, to be held at the
Probate Office i'm Bellows Falls on the 9TH day
of December A. ID. 1901. when and where you
may be heard in the premises, if you see cause.
A ZINA II. ALLBEE, Register.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
TRoxELI soon TO Be OUT.
wsst Pointers VIII b Graduated On
February 10.

A dispatch from West Point says
that . special order from Washington n
directing that the class Of 1901 shall
be graduated on February IS, instead
Of in June, has made West Point a
pretty busy place for the cadets that
so soon are to become officers OF the
army. 1t is said that almost all Of
them will be sent to the Philippines.
The names OF the members Of the
class, given in the "order Of general
merit attained by each during the
four years at the academy show that
D. c. Troxell Of Abilene is seth In
the class Of Is. Only one Kansas
boy is above him.
Deem, "the goat" as the man at
the foot Of the class 10 known to the
cadets, was one Of the leaders 10 the
hasing in his class, according to testi.
mony before the congressional com.
mittee.
When the class first entered West
Point 1t numbered 1929. 1t will be
seen that in the tour years. struggle
It has had a pretty heavy loss, owing
mainly to dismissals due to failures
10 examinations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
TOOK TOO MUCH MORPHINE,



Special to the Reflector.
MANCHESTER. Feb. ll.-Charles
Hadden, aged about 81, son Of Nrs.
Ida Hadden, and brother Of Mrs. W.
F. Hammond and Mrs. C. W. Beitsel.
committed suicide Saturday night BY
taking morphine. He came home
Saturday evening about II o'clock to
bis mothers residence and made some
remark about taking morphine, re-
mark be had frequently made At other
times. His mother was somewhat
worried about it but did not disturb
him, thinking the morphine bottle
empty. About Ga. m. Charlie reused
and spoke to bis mother, then re-
lapsed into o doze from which be
could not be awakened, dying about
Sa. m. He was a clerk in Ham
mond's drug store and was popular
among the people Of the community.
He left no note or other information
as to the cause Of his committing the
deed, il it was intentional suicide,
and it is supposed that he took an
overdose in an attempt to secure
sleep.
His father was formerly Santa Fe
conductor and died two years ago as
a result Of an accident.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14


Mrs. Ida Hadden and Mrs. HAM
mond, mother and sister Of Charles
Hadden, who died from the effects OF
morphine at Manchester Sunday
morning, came here Mondayl and
the body was brought here Tuesday
for burial.
Mrs. Hadden feels certain that her
son did not take the morphine with
suicidal intent. He told her In the
night that be had taken the drug as
q remedy because be felt badly, hence
was given warm water and vomited
freely. Then be appeared to 20 to
sleep and 1t was until morning that
she found that he was in q dying CON.
dition. She does not think he took .
second dose but that bis death result.
ed from the effect Of the morphine
already in bis system before he took
the emetic. The family have much
sympathy in their deep sorrow.
The burial was in Abilene cemetery
Tuesday p M, Rev. DR.. Blayuey con-
Quoting the service at the grave.
The mother and sister returned to
Manchester on the afternoon train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
Obituary.


Mrs. Mona Cundiff Merrifeld was
born in Marshall county, Illinois,
April 8, 1868, and died at her home
at Oologah, Indian Territory, Feb. 6,
1901. She came to Dickinson county
in 1880 with her father, J. H. Cundiff.
She completed the course Of the com.
mon schools and attended Baker
University one year, and later taught
school in district adjoining her
fathers home.
On January 10, 1889, she was mar
ried to Geo. G. Merri6eld and went
with him to Indian Territory where
they have made their home. She
leaves her husband and two sons to
mourn her departure. Harold c.,
the older, is nine years old and the
infant son was six days old at bis
mothers death.
Mrs. Merriield was converted at IS
years OF age and joined the M. E.
church at Talmage and has been
faithful as a Christian. Two com.
munities sympathize with the be-
reayed family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
Look out for 4 Crush.

Landry Of Wyandotte has q bill in the
house fixing the salary Of mayors Of
cities Of the second class at IS a meet
Ing and Of councilmen at s2, but they
shsll not receive pay for more than
two meetings. month. The bill in
eject limits the salary Of mayors to
tSv : year and Of councilmen to s04 Il
they attend to business. II 1t passes
1t would be such luxury compared
with the 81 Q year the officers get
now that half the population will be
running for office next spring.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
CALDERHEAD's VIEWS.
Does Not Approve Of Mrs. Nations
Kansas Crusade;

A Washington dispatch says; Repre-
sentative William A. Calderhead Of
the Fifth district, q conservative man,
and the son Of q United Presbyterian
minister, does not take an enthusiasts
tic view OF Mrs. Nations work against
saloons. "rhe Eastern newspapers
have magnifed the affair."" said be.
~ do not know Mrs, Nation, and do
not know where she came from. The
people who bring SO much undesir-
able notoriety to our state, are not re.
cruited from the ranks Of the old Kan.
sans. The Populists and others, who
have gotten us into so much trouble
in recent years, are people who came
to the state late and attempted to
teach us how things should be done.
"There are million conservative,
lawabiding, intelligent, and industri-
ous people in Kansas, who have not
figured prominently in the public
prints, and who seem to be less we'll
known 70 the country at large than q
very small portion Of our population"
you do not think Mrs. Nations
career Of saloon-smsshing is accomp.
fishing any goodp'
"No," replied Judge Calderhead.
at is not aiding the cause Of tenn
persnce nor suppressing the saloons.
But am not an advocate Of the 50.
loon interests"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
sALINA Is OUT OF IT.
Dillon's Plaster Mill Now Owned in
tho East.

the East.
DILLON, Feb. 81 A sale was closed
last night by local stockholders Of the
Salina Cement Plaster Company,
whereby A. Henley Of Lawrence, act
ing for Joab Mulvsne Of Topeka, pur-
chased $4,000 Of the cement stock at
so cents. This represents a large
share Of the minority stock and prac-
tically closes out Salinas interest in
the company.
The.Salina Office will be closed Feb.
uary 26 and be moved to Lawrence.
The present officers will resign at
that time and the injunction suit now
in the Saline county district court
will be dismissed.
The Henleys and Mulvances are
now practically sole owners Of the Co.
ment company which will be run IN
connection with the American Cement
Plaster company, Of which they are
large stockholders.
The Salina Cement Plaster Com.
pany was organized and incorporated
IN 1892, with capital stock fully
paid up Of sl6O,OOO,OO. The first
year was spent in building a large
plant at Dillon, which was put in
operation, In small way abontFeb.
1st, 1898. The business grew rapidly
and in 1896 new plant was tuilt and
put in operation at Longiord, and
during the last yenr third plant OF
large capacity was built and put in
operation at Acme, Texas, and the
business Of the company has been
gradually extended over large part
OF territory in the central and west
ern states and has been very prosper
ous.
The'total not profits Of the com.
pany from the organization to Jan.
1st, 1901, amount to the magnificent
sum Ct $l8S, 693,S1, which has been
dlsbursed as follows; Cash dividends
paid stock holders, $lO5, 45O 90; in
vested In new property, $65, 900, 90;
balance In undivided profits Jan. 1st,
1901, 4lS, ,243,31.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
DEATH CANE AT LAST.
4. G. Collins DiAs From Result Of His
Accident,

A. Corwin Collins, the young brake.
nan who had foot caught and badly
mashed while coupling cars At Saliua
Jan. 70, died Thursday at tho hospi.
til In Armstrong. Amputation had
become necessary and lockjaw fol-
lswsd. causing bis death. The re-
mains, accompanied by bic mother,
who went to his bedside, were taken
70 Solomon where funeral services
were held last Saturday, burial being
in Solomon cemetery.
Corwin was the son Of the late W.
Z. Collins Of Garfield township and
VA about ~ years old. He was born
in this county and be has always
lived here. He was an exemplary
young man and his untimely death
will be pourned by all who knew
him. He leaves Q mother, one brother
and two sisters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
WILL USE A CARLOAD.


The applications OF farmers Of Dick.
inson county for new seed wheat 10
be imported by the millers' associa.
tion during the coming season have
reached about 500 bushels and the
county will receive . carload Of the
seed. It Is to be brought from Tur-
key where the best wheat in the world
is raised and 1t is believed that the
substitution Of new seed for the some.
what deteriorated seed now In use
will be Of much value TO the farmers
Of the ceunty. While 500 bushels
will not 60 far in seeding next sum.
mer, with the product Of it the
county will be well supplied in a
short time. The price Of the new
seed is $2.25 a bushel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
woooxsH At WICHITA.
State Camp Will Meet This Week
DlCkinson Delegstes,

This week Wichita will entertain
the Modern Woodmen camps Of the
state. Nearly 300 delegates from
over Kansas will be In the city to At
tend the state camp. Wednesday 10
the day that they meet.
The state meetings are Of much
importance srd this year number
VI things of much Importance will
come up for consideration.
Not only will there be many dele
gates to this session Of the Woodmen,
but Woodmen from different parts Of
the state will accompany their dele
gates. The Wichita Woodmen will
entertain the visiting members Of the
lodge royalty and every preparation
for the event Is nearing completion.
Dickinson county will have four
delegates from the county as whole,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
Died Of Consumptiop.

R. 4. Cashmon died at his resi-.
dence on North Buckeye avenue at 8
a. m. last Tuesday Of consumption,
aged 4s years. Funeral services we're
be held at the River Brethren church
st2 p m. Wednesday, Rev. John
Hanlz officiating. He leaves a wife
and four children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
City Committee Plans Formulated for
Canvaus.

On Sunday afternoon the committee
that had been previously selected
from the different churches met In
the n. +. church and formed per-
nansnt Sunday school organization
Of the city.
After prayer c. G. Sherwood was
elected chairman, Mrs. H. Harger
secretary. 1t was voted that an ex-
eeutive committee Of FIVE be selected
to district the city, that committee to
consist Of G, c. Sherwood, Mrs. H.
Harger, Mrs. II. l.. Humphrey, J. A.
Graves, Rev. J. N. Thomas. The
work OF this subcommittee is to dis
srict the city and name the number Of
visitors needed to make the canvass.
1t was voted TO make Mr.. Sherwood
q committee to purchase blanks to be
used by the visitors. X. M. White
agreed to secure funds to buy blanks.
The secretary was instructed to sup
ply the city papers with reports Of
the Sunday school work. 1T was
thought best to make the districts
small so that the canvassing could be
done ina single day.
February % was selected as the day
Tor the house to house visitation.
State Secretary J. H. Engle was pres.
ent and gave many valuable sugges-
tions In regard to the work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
Judge Mahan Sells Out.

Col. and Mrs. Riley Of Dorrsnce,
Kansas, have been here three days
and it is reported on good authority
that they have purchased Judge Ma
hans beautiful property on North
Buckeye. Col. Riley is wealthy
stock mayihe ~tas a large rancho near
'Ac~sn % N, from = no s.assls Mwil.
.on, Kiss. ANA " lmesce
isr bis family to live and hence comes
to Abilene. The price paid is about
$500. Judge Mahan goes to Seattle
to locate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
Advertised Lettars.

The following Is the list Of unt
claimed letters remaining in the Abb.
lene postofice for the week ending
Feb. 5, 1901. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and II
will be promptly delivered:
GEErLExAN's LIST.
Way, Peter Forney, WI
Lemyer, Phills
LADIES LIST.
BradReld, Mrs Ella Collens, MrsJB
Davis Mrs Maria McCarger, MrsJL
Ray, Mrs LO Riding, Mrs Pearle
One cent will be charged for all 3D.
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WAXING, P. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
TRAINS IN sNowDRIFTs.
1iskinson County Piles Upsoms Deep
Snow.

The wind driited the snow into the
railway cuts delaying all trains.
The Rock Island from Herington
due at 5 p. m. got here at "a. m.
The northbound freight on the
Santa Fe only got to Hope very late
thsn waited for a snow plow. The
passenger due at 8 q. m. got in
u 9:45 P. m. The southbound pas
tsnger due at 1880 at night stuck
in . drift near Miltonvale and got
through at7a. m.
Tho Union Pacific trains we're de-
layed but not so much.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
NAY ESDow THE COLLEGE.
Former Dickinsonian Nay Put Up
Rich Gift.

Rev. P. II. Anderson, now Of Oak
land, CAL, is the wealthy philanthro-
pist, who is expected to endow the
new Mission college Of Kansas. Rev.
Anderson is a former Enterprise boy
and bis parents now live IN Logan
township. He went Cape Nome as
missionary and found one Of the
most valuable gold holdings. He Is
bright, intelligent and philanthropic
and is doing good with bis newly ac-
quired wealth. He will ever remem-
Der central Kansas, bis former home,
with pleasant memories and liberal
assistance. II Is said that bis mines
cleared s20O,O0O last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
REMINDER HATCHErs.
Grosser Has Z Concealed Weapon
Bill All Ready.

Representative Grosser has on gen.
eral orders for action by the house
committee Of the whole a bill forbid
ding concealed weapons and amending
. former act. The original draft Of
the included firearms, bowiekniie,
dirk, dagger, billy and metal
knuckles' The copmittes Of judici-
ary added razor, and Butler Of Wyan-
dotte, remembering Mrs. Nations
iavorite weapon and the destruction
she performs with IL, will move to
add hatchet.