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Fergus County argus., 1901-01-30
First publication Jan. l6.
DEsERT LAND FINAL PROOF--Notice
~ for publcation-United States Land Ot1cs

at LeWistown, NJ ont. Jan. Is, ly0l
Notice is hereby given that
OCTAVE LuClER,
of Fergus county Mont, has filed notice OF in-
tention 10 make proof on his desert land claim
No. 5l2. for certain 100 acres of unsuryeyed
land commencing at the junction OF salt Creek
and judith River thence south along said
Judith River one mile, supposed To be the el2
nwl,, ell swli. sec 3, ~ II n. r = t. Mont. L:
receiver al ewistown, Mont, on Monday, the
25th day of February, 1901.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the com ple,e irrigation and reclamation of said
lands
Phillip Saunders. Frank Mitchell George
Eastman, Thomas Merritield, all of Maiden.
Montana.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
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First publication Jan. 80.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
CORN IN BAD SHAPE.
Reports Of Serious Damage All Over
the State.

II 1t don't rain In about fifteen min.
utes after this paper is issued the
corn Is going to oe a mighty poor
crop. Reports from all parts Of the
county say that the condition is seri-
GUS and only immediate and generous
rains can make anything like hall
crop. A dispatch from Atchison says
Of northeast Kansas: "The drought
In this section Is becoming SO serious
that cattle and hogs are being shipped
out Of the country as rapidly as pos.
sible. Twenty carloads Of cattle and
hogs wore loaded On the cars At Nor,
tonville yesterday and shipped to
Kansas City and St. Joseph. The
prairies are burned up and the creeks
are going dry and the indications are
for a failure Of the corn CROP"
The Atchison Globe says that on
account Of the corn failure there will
be no corn carnival in that city next
fall,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
BURTON NAMED TWO.
U. s. Marshal and District Attorney
Were Recommended.

Senator and Mrs. Burton entertained
at dinner Saturday evening Congress-
man at Large G. +. Scott, Congress
men Bowersock, Miller, Calderhead
and Reeder. Congressman Curtis
and Long were unable to come but
sentregrets. After dinner tho visitors
were given a drive over the city,
being taken out by Mr.. and Mrs.
Burton, Mr.. and Mrs. Case, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sterl, j. 4. Brewer and Richard
Waring. They then spent the even
Ing at the Burton home.
Senator Burton announced his ap-
poiutment Of B. H. Tracey Of Wa
mego as U. s. district attorney ia
succeed |, +. Lambert Of Emporia and
OF l.. 5. Crum OF Oswego as U. ).
marshal TO succeed W. II. Sterne. The
appointments are considered excel.
lent ones. The recommendations
were mailed to the president Satur-
day night and the appointments will
be made this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Fire at Woodbine.

WooDBINE, July S.-A Rock Island
freight engine set fire to piece Of
wheat belonging to James Gillett just
before noon. 1t burned over an area
Of ten acres, destroying about 400
bushels Of wheat. 1t was only the
quick work Of farmers with plows
that saved several thousand bushels.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
A Sustaining Diet,

There are the euervsting days.
when, as somebody has said, men
drop by the sunstroke as II the Day
OF Fire had dswned. They are fraught
with danger to people whose systems
are poorly sustained, and this leads
US to say, in the interest OF the less
robust Of our readers, that the full
effect Of Hoods Sarsaparilla is such
as to suggest the propriety Of calling
this medicine something besides
blood purifier and tonic, say, q sus-
tanning diet. 1t makes it much easier
to bear the heat, assures refreshing
sleep, and will without any doubt
avert much sickness at this time Of
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
From the Daily Times. !"

There is a new daily pnper in town,
the Daily Times, edited by Bruce
Hurd, who is aged 10 years. He
prints it with a typewriter and it is
strictly up-to.date in every parlicu-
lar These items are from the edition
Of July 5:
"Tbe Abilene City mills was burned
to the ground yesterday from pass
ing train. The loss was $35, 900 and
the total insurance was $4,000. Be-
sides the mill two barns were burned
and part Of a house. On Third
street and on Fourth street every body
had their household goods out In tina
street. On the tops Of lots Of houses
men were pouring water on to keep
the fire from spreading, which was q
good plan. There were about 1900
people there watching the flames.
The engineer had tied the string on
the whistle SO II kept blowing until
the fire stopped 1t. The afternoon
train was about two hours late when
it got to town and it had to wait here
about twenty minutes There were
very few firemen in town, so every
body went and helped, the firemen
having gone out to picnic,
"The editorial in the Times yester-
day about no rain was not right as we
had fine sprinkle last night, which
was much needed.
at was good deal cooler this
morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Normal Doings.
The enrolment now reaches "a.

The enrolment now reaches "a.
The Louisiana country was the
subject Of discussion In the first his
tory class.
In didactics the normal students
are learning the powers Of the senses
from a psychological standpoint un-
der Prof. Roses direction. Heat i'm
pressions seem to be the most notable
at present.
Prof. Nlesley will conduct special
class In advanced arithmetic from 2
to 8 o'clock each afternoon,
A special class In vocal music will
be instructed by Mr.. Rose iiom 5.l5
to s o'clock every afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
ANOTHER WHEAT FIRE.
G. R. Hollinger Loses 30 Acrss-ssp.
arator Burned.

At l o'clock Tuesday P. M, G. r.
Hollinger of Rhinehart lost 80 acres
Of wheat by fire, the blaze catching
from the threshing engine. The
engine was run out Of the field but
the separator and three grain wagons
we're burned. Hard work was neces.
sary TO save the other fields.
The wheat was insured through
Wyandt's agency for $3.50, the policy
having been written at noon, ope
hour before the fire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
CLEANING UP THE WHEAT.
Work All Day Sunday on the Mill
Wreckage.

The smouldering ruins Of the City
mills with the great piles Of wheat
are being cleaned up slowly. Farm
ers are buying damaged wheat and
many men and teams were busy all
day Sunday getting out the grain
which will soon be ruined in its pres
ent condition. 1t is a tedious, hot
job.
P. J. Stoddard said this afternoon.
ave have not yet had time to talk
over the subject Of rebuilding; we
are kept busy esning up the wreck
age"
The Union Pacific claim agent has
been busy getting signed statements
OF those who first saw the fire to use
in the matter Of the claim against the
railroad company for damages be-
cause Of the supposed starting of the
fire by freight engine
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

The decision affects the terms Of
county clerk, treasurer, register,
sheriff and surveyor, all Of which ex-
pire next fall. There will be no cleo.
tion OF county officers and County
Clerk Jacobs, Treasurer Matteson,
Sheriff Baker, Register VanVoorst
and Surveyor Romig will continue
their terms another year.
There is no change in commissioner
and there will be an election in the
Third district, also county election
Of high school trustees.
Judge Moore's term expires in
January, 1904. There will be no
election Of district Judge in 1908 but
before Jan. l, 1904, the governor will
appoint to fill the vacancy another
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Fall May Be Fatal.

Mrs. II. W. Huffman. mother Of
G. G. Huffman, fell down stairs
by misstep in the dark Sat. night at
her home south Of Enterprise. She
is aged 65 years and very heavy and
has been paralyzed by the fail. 1t is
feared that her injuries may prove
fatal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
BURNED TWO THOUSAND ACRES
Union Pacific Considers That 1t Got
off Easy,

S. j. Peterson, claim agent Of the
Union Pacific, who has been here
settling claims and looking up the
mill fire origin, says that the total
amount Of wheat burned along the
road in the past two weeks amounts
to about 1000 acres. This is mostly
In small amounts OF 40 TO so acres
each and Mr.. Peterson thinks Is
doing we'll considering that the road
runs through a 1oO-mile grain field
which has been as dry as tinder for a
month.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
QUIT TIE BALLOONS.
Danger Of Fire in Sending up tho
Concerns.

People ought to have sense enough
not to send up the paper balloons
that carry burning oil saturated
motive power. One went up last
night and came down in an alfalfa
field at Mrs. Meyers northeast Of
town. The field is so dry that only
prompt measures saved a serious
damage. The prairie is dry enough
to burn in high wind and every
wheat field is timber box. People
should be mighty careful this weather.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Dickinson Will Elect.

The supreme court decision will
not disturb Dickinson's election fun
in some respects. Two county high
school trustees will be elected by the
county, commissioner by the 3rd
district and township officers in each
township.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
In New Quarters.

W. S. badger has moved his livery
to the newly fitted up stables oppo-
site his old location on Spruce, west
side. Everything is in first class or
der and the best Of attention will be
given all patrons as usual.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
THIS WAS THE HOTTEST EVER.
Temperature at l06 at 20'clock With
High South Wind.

This day broke the record for
weather. At 2 O'Clock the govern
ment thermometer registered l06 de.
grees, three degrees higher than on
July 4 at the same hour. A high
south wind made things curl and
people had no choice but to rest and
try to be comfortable.
At $3.50 the temperature was 1867,
with no indications Of immediate de-
cline.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
She Missed Her Train.

On account Of missing connections
on the Santa Fe Miss Minnie johnson
was unable to fill her engagement to
lecture at the Baptist church Monday
evening. She will, however, make
another date some time in the near
future.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Had 84.Pound Wheat.

J. j. Schneider, the well known
farmer and stock man OF Detroit, was
in the city. Mr.. Schneider has just
finished threshing. His wheat aver
aged 80 bushels and tested GA pounds,
the best yet. 1t brought the top
price in the market. Sd cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
U. B. Campmeeting.

A United Brethren campmeeting
will be held in Melyin's grove, 5 miles
north and east Of Abilene, COM
mencing July IS. Basket dinner on
Sundays. Rev. J. Morrison and 9th.
ers will be present. All invited.
G. NJ. BELTz, Evangelist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
BEST WHEAT EVER KNOWN.
Hoffman 4 Son Have Bought 10000
Bushels Testing Over go.

ENTERPRISE, July 9.-The wheat
coming into market is the best quality
ever known. Hoffman & Son have
bought over $4,000 bushels Of new
wheat, none testing less than 60
pounds to the bushel and some as
high as "a. The firm thinks this
years crop in Dickinson will be equal
to last in quantity and far better in
quality.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
That Means That Damage from First
Crop Is Passed.

The air for the past few days has
been filled with cbinch bugs flying
from the fields : THAI means hat the
first Matching HIS don. its work. 1t
does not mean that danger is past,
however, becau-e il he dry weather
keeps on there will be several million
more. The bugs have already done
much damage to cora and Kaifir corn
and a continuance Of the dry weather
means a serious proposition in the
supply Of rough feed. Hay cut now
is good but it will be short crop un-
less there is rain mighty soon. Corn,
too, needs rain very bad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Feed for Sale.

We have large amount Of wheat
and corn damaged by fire which can
be bought cheap for feed. Farmers
and Others should call at once.
2tsc ABILENE MILL & ELEVATOR Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
JESSIE MORRISON TO PEN.
She Is Given Five Years, the Limit
at Close Confinement.

Special to the Reflector.
Ell DORADO, July 6.--Judge AK.
man Of the district court today over
ruled the motion for new trial for
Jessie Morrison and also q motion
for an arrest Of judgment. He sent
enced her to the iull limit Of the statute,
five years at close confinement in the
peniteptiary, and the sheriff will
convey her to Lansing Immediately.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
Some Fine Wheat.

James Bolster has just threshed
the wheat on bis 100 acre field seven
miles southwest. 1t averaged 80
bushels and tested So pounds. 1t is
the finest wheat raised on the farm in
q decade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
CITY MILLS OF ABILENE ARE BURNED.

was thought they would burn. Mr..
.Nottorf and family were away and
the crowd took neary everything into
the streets. Houses and barns as far
north as Sixth were carefully watched
and though dozen fires were Set all
were promptly extinguished by the
owners.
THE CITY MILLS.
The city mills were built over 25
years ago but have been remodeled
and improved so extensively as to he
practically new. In the past two
years great improvements have been
made. They have cost about $4,000
first and last and were among the
best in the state. They were owned
by the Mill 4 Elevator Co., paid up
capital $20,300. The stock was owned
by P. j. Stoddard, S. A. Flenner, H.
l.. Humphrey Of Abilene; Mrs. Emily
B. Pitts and Mrs. Hattie Pitts of Ma
varre; c. M. Humphrey of New York,
Mrs. Emma c. Humphrey Of El Reno,
Okla. P. J. Stoddard and S. A. Flen
ner were managers. The sincere
sympathy Of the county goes out to
them. They have done Abilene good
in business way and have been es-
teemed highly by every one. Their
loss means much to Abilene and it is
felt as personal ne by every body
in the city. Mr.. Stoddard sai4 today;
1--WE cannot tell yet whether we will
rebuild-not until the loss is adjust
ed and things cleaned up. We ap-
preciate more than | can say the kind
sympathy that has been extended 10
us and the eagerness with which all
did their best to save the property"
1t is to be hoped that the mill will be
rebuilt.
The mill narrowly escaped destruc-
tion about two years ago when the
Huffman stables to the south were
struck by lightning. Only by heroic
work was the structure then saved.
The losses on barns, etc., are prac-
tically as follows:
P. j. Stoddard's barn, loss $3.50, in.
sursnce $50.
F. f. Nottort's barn, loss 5000, in
surance $3.50.
G. NJ. Wallsce's barn, loss 5000, in.
surance unknown. s. Elston lost a
lot Of farm machinery stored in the
barr.
M. G. King. household goods, 800,
no insurance.
Damage to house occupied by King,
owned by J. W. Hall, trustee for
Hicks estate, $500, covered by insur.
ance.
Damage to P. ]. Stoddard's house
and A. Lenze's house, covered by in.
surance.
The mill insurance was In Mutual
Mill insurance companies.
1t is reported that many articles Of
furniture we're stolen when taken
from the houses. 1t seems impossi.
BILE that such meanness exists.
Mrs. E. 5. Mccormick mourns the
loss Of watch and some jewelry
taken from their residence on Fourth
during the fire.
F. Lindow stayed in the boiler
room to shut off the water until the
smokestack fell. He was carried out,
narrowly escaping fiery death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
ELECTION LAW STANDS.
SUPREME COURT DECIDES IT
VALID.
County Officers Terms to Begin Only
on Even Numbered Years Five
Officers Affected Here.

Special to the Reflector.
TOPEKA, July 6.-The state su.
preme court today decided that the
biennial election law passed last win.
ter is valid and that county officers
terms commence only on even num-
bered years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

From my pasture, mile east Of
Solomon, two dun mare ponies, with
stars in forehead, one has white hind
loot. Reward for information sent to
55-3tscs BEN FRsE, Solomon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
FIRE DESTROYS A VALUABLE
PROPERTY.
Net Loss Of S25,000 on the Mill and
Contents Several Houses in Dan
ger r-Three Barns Burned-A Wild
Scene,

At 5 o'clock Thursday, at the close
Of a sizzling Fourth OF July, with the
mercury at lo6 and a fierce south
wind blowing, fire destroyed the City
mills, for many years Abilene's finest
mill property. The proprietors esti-
mate the loss as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

The net loss on the mill and con-
tents is thus $27,5OO 1t is possible
that it,will be reduced to $4,000 by
additional salvage on wheat, engine
boilers, etc. The mill had 20,
bushels Of wheat stored, as nearly as
can be given now; also 1000 bushels
OF corn and $4,000 worth Of flour.
START OF THE FIRE.
P. ]. Stoddard, S. A. Flenner and
A. J. Bingham were sitting in the
mill office when they heard q fire
alarm. Running out they found the
south side of the warehouse roof
ablaze. A Union Pacific freight en-
CINE had five minutes before pulled a
car Of bran away from the warehouse
and it is supposed that spark from
the engine set the blaze. People on
Cottage avenue saw it when there was
but small spot midway in the roof,
but famed by the high winds it
spread rapidly and soon the whcle
warehouse and corn shed were burn.
ing The mill with its Fourth OF
July flag flying at the top had not
yet been touched.
FIREMEN's HARD STRUGGLE.
The fire department hurried its
best at the sound Of the mill whistle.
Several Of the members were out Of
town but the rest, assisted by out
siders, did their best. At the Cottage
avenue plug connections we're made
but on Third street there was some
delay. No wrench was on hand at
first and then when the water was
turned on lot OF hose leaked so bad
ly that the pressure was reduced.
Through some misunderstanding the
old hose was used until nearly the
end OF the fire, 500 feet Of new hose
lying in the south side hose house.
With carelessness that was mex
cusable about 500 residents Of town
let their lawn hose run throughout
the fire thus materially lessening the
pressure Even with all this djsad-
vantage five streams were thrown on
the flames, some Of the hose lines
having the nozzle off and throwing
two.inch stream. which was mighty
good.
Under these conditions and driven
back by fierce flames the fire boys
struggled. 1t was soor evident that
the mill could not be saved and they
devoted themselves to the adjoining
property.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11
HOUSES IN DANGER.

Across Third street In the direct
glare OF the fire we're the residences
oiP. j. Stoddard and N. G. King.
The flames and smoke bid them from
sight but through the efforts OF the
tiremen and citizens together with
the protection Of huge trees they were
saved. The King house had the roof
ruined and the siding Of both houses
was scorched. All the furniture was
taken from these houses by willing
hands. Albert Lenze's house was
also in danger but not badly injured.
The Badger Lumber yard adjoining
the mill was saved as were the Huff
man stables south Of the mill, though
both we're afire at times.
THREE BARNS BURNED.
While the houses escaped, the
barns farther north did not escape.
Three were burned, P. J. Stoddard's
F. Z. NottorI's and the one on the
place occupied by S. Elston but
owned by G.. NJ. Wallace. Mr.. Not
torfs was valued at 5000, insurance
$3.50.
Several houses on Fourth stree,
were stripped Of their contents as il
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-07-11

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New-York tribune., 1901-05-27
SPORTS 1T TRAYERS LSLANn

The annual games of the New-York Athletic
Club which will be held at Travers Island on Juro
g. promise to be interesting. usual This win
De the sixty-sixth games of the club and the CON
tests will be open all amateurs The entr,as
VIII close with Charles L. Burnham at the ci,v
clubhouse on Wednesday. Extended improvements
nave been made at the Potter House. so that the
members and their friends who visit the coun,rv
home OF the club next week will not lack aIccox
modations Besides a one mile relay race. open m
all clubs and colleges. for teams OF four men eaoh
tneIe VIII ne the foHoWing contests: One hundra5
YARD run 22oyard run. 440-yard run, sSo-yard rin
one mile rum pole vault for height, running bfgh
jump, running broad jump, throwing l6-pound
mer. putting l6pound shot. l2o-yard hurdle on
10 flights. feet inches high. ioie'
New-York tribune., 1901-05-27
CORNELL EXPECTS TO WIN.
READY TO MEET PENNSYLVANIA AND
COLUMBIA THURSDAY.


Ithaca. " V May % (speciaD.-This viii be
great week at Cornell The third annual second
varsity boatrace between this university and the
University of Pennsylvania will take place on
Memorial Day over a newly surveyed two-mie
course on the east side of CayUga Lake and addi-
tionaI interest will be lent by the presence Of an
eight from Columbia University also The contest
will start in all probability about O'Clock in the
afternoon. and will be witnessed mainly from
forty-car observation train which railroad say
is the best equipped for the purpose that has yet
been built in this country. Cornell alumni from
Buffalo Rochester. Elmira and other cities IN the
State have taken special interest in the regatta.
and all indications point 10 crowd In the city the
Iarsest that Ithaca has seen
COrnelFs crew is picked here the winner.
Courtney has made up his eight almost entirely Of
sophomores most of whom members OF last
years speedy but unIucky freshman crew. and by
steady work throughout the season this eight has
developed almost to the coaCh's satisfaction. It's
chief good point is that IL able TO stand any
amount Of hard pulling. In the frequent races OF
last week and the week before on Cayuga Lake II
made a showing that was SURPRISING 20 hearly @ al
the crew squad, and although during the iasl lew
days il has repeated its victories over the three
otner elshts thls hts 1ee que rIi.er % q +; ~
increase IN speed IN the varsity BOAT anu IN 1ne
faster Of the two freshman boats than 70 a
nltely CHOSEN by courtney Ior !hurSlty : race .
as follows Merrill 'GS stroke; kUSChke. 0S. No. &;
styne. '03 No T. Sebring, ~, No ); b Smith. tS
No. ,; W. Boyer, o2 (captaim, bow. and "Jakey
CorneITs varsity eight which is TO row at Pough-
keepsie July , is at present composed as fol-
lows: Robbins Ol. stroke; Petty, '02, No. Z; Van
TeagIe % No t; EdmonstOn '02 No 3; Powley.
02. No. ,; Lakewood. o3. bow, and Long. 02. cox
but its development has not thus far been quite so
rapid was that of last years varsity when az
this time last year was breaking all Cayuga Lake
records in practice.