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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09

good education, gained in the district
schools Of Illinois and the CONNER
cial college Of Ottawa, that state.
He has frequently been honored
with township offices which he filled
with credit but never before was a
candidate for county office. He has
helped elect every Republican who
has been o candidate for office in
Dickinson county during his long
residence here. He has always been
ready to do his part In party work
at any time and anywhere He is
the kind OF a man to Tie to-the kind
OF man to elect as sheriff. In his
hands the office will have the best
administration in years
Many Populists and Democrats will
vote for Thayer because their own
candidate has Topped parties for office
so often that they are weary Every
Republican should take a pride in
giving him a loyal and earnest sup
port and in helping make his ma
jority hummer.
Vote for Ed Thayer for sheriff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
Ksnney's Case Again.

Concordia Blade, October 4 Robt.
Kenney, the wealthy farmer who is
the defendant 10 the breach OF prom
ise suit brought in that county by
Alice A. Biery, wherein she got judg-
ment for Sc, 800, the verdict being set
aside Thursday and new, trial
ordered, was an unwilling visitor to
Concordia last night, coming In
charge OF Sheriff Moore who arrested
him on a bastardy warrant sworn
out by Miss Biery in Justice Shea
ior's court. The defendant, accom-
panied by his attorney, W. s. Roark,
OF Junction City, was in court last
night, waived preliminary trial and
arranged for a bond in the sum Of
900 for his appearance for trial In
district court. The warrant was se-
cured in this county because this Is
the home Of Miss Biery.
Tomorrow Kenney appears in jus.
tice Sheahan's court In Solomon to
answer a similar charge brought by
Miss Anna Waters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09

tits time to put Republican in
the sheviff's office. 1t Is time that
the office was filed by a man OF
ample qualifications and member Of
the Republican party. The nominee
Of the Republicans this year is that
kind Of q man. Ed. S. Thayer Is one
Of the county's most capable and
worthy citizens and deserves the
hearty support Of every voter who
wants good man as sheriff and who
Is tired Of seeing the opposition slide
in its candidates.
Mr.. Thayer was born in Highland
county, Ohio, in lS4s; went to Illinois
with his parents in 1852 and came to
Kansas in July, 1887, settling in Dick
inson county which has since been
bis home. He has proved one OF the
men Of whom Dickinson is proud.
He Is a rustler and his word Is good
as gold. He has since young man
hood been engaged in farming and
stockdealilg and has a thorough &C,
quaintance with the people Of the
county. Further than that, he has
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
LITTLE MUST RUN.
Did Not File Formal Affidavit Of
Withdrawal.

The Allied Peoples Party has
dropped the word "allied" and filed
its state ticket Col. E. c. Little is
one OF the nominees for associate JUS
tice. When the party secretary, Mr.
Lathrop, filed the ticket he left with
the secretary Of state letters to him
self from Mr.. Little and several other
candidates requesting that their
names be dropped. This, however,
can not be done and their names will
20 on the ballot. The law spectical-
ly states that all Withdrawals shall be
made upon sworn statements and the
secretary Of state is not authorized to
take mans name from the ballot
unless he receives such sworn atti-
davit Of withdrawal from him. As
Saturday was the last day on which
Withdrawals could be made the name
Of Mr.. Little and the others will re.
main on the ticket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
Judge Moore and the Juror.

A dispatch from Marion says: Dis.
trict court, which began today, was
short one Juror, farmer living near
Lost Springs. A few days ago,
Judge Moore received letter written
in 4 childish hand saying that the
writer's father had been summoned
on the jury. "But," it went on, che
has promised to take us children to
Kansas City that week and this is the
first time he has promised TO take US
anywhere. Won't you please let him
of for the week so that we can goP"
1t was signed by four children, the
youngest evidently being hardly able
to hold pen. Judge Moore replied.
allowing the father to 60 il he would
fulfill his promise and asking the
children to inform him II the promise
was not carried out. The juror did
not come to court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
CHURCH IS BEAUTIFUL.
Msthodists Formally Reopen Their
improved Edifce.

The M. E. church was formally re-
opened Sunday after a thorough i'm
provement, the addition Of new car
pet and repapering together with
painting inside and out. Altogether
over $500 has been spent in the i'm
provement and at this service $llS
was raised to complete the pay ment'
The church is exceedingly handsome
and the manner in which it has been
beautifed reflects much credit on the
pastor, Rev. E. R. Brown, and the
congregation. Sunday sservice was
marked by the presence Of the presid-
ing elder, Rev. 5. A. Bright, who
preached an able sermon. The music
was especially fine aud the occasion
one long to be remembered BY the
large congregation present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
WILLLST0P HAsTY MARRIAGE.
Berry Divorce Case Promises to Cause
Conformation.

The action Of the district court OF
this county in the divorce case Of
Berry VS.. Berry is likely to produce
no little CONSERVATION among the
hasty grass widows and widowers Of
this state who have entered into new
marriage contractual relations before
they have become legally detached
from their former spouses. A Mrs.
Tillie Berry Of Herington obtained
a decree Of divorce from her husband
on Sept. 10th. The decree specifical-
ly stated that it was not to take effect
until six months after its date.
The statute also provides that no
decree Of divorce shall take effect un-
til six months after its date. The
court is powerless to render any
other kind OF a decree. Mrs. Berry
seems to have had her new affianced
with her in court at the time Of her
trial aud they just couldn't wait until
Mrs. Berry's divorce should take ef-
feet but hied themselves off to Mis-
souri,, procured license and went
through the marriage ceremony.
They Immediately came back to Her.
ington and set up as husband and
wife. This information in some way
reached the ear OF the court and Judge
Moore Immediately bad the guilty
parties summoned before him to show
cause why the decree OF divorce
granted Mrs. Berry, and which has
not yet taken effect, should not be
set aside.
Mrs. Berry and her illegal spouse
appeared in court last Saturday and
after hearing Mrs. Berry's statement,
the court very promptly set aside the
former decree and Mrs. Berry returned
to her home, tied up in an uncomfort-
able knot with two alleged husbands.
The Judge informed Mrs. Berry that
il she persisted in living with her al
legged second husband she was liable
to be brought before the court to tn-
swer for q criminal offense.
There will probably be no more
second marriages by parties who
have procured their DEGREES Of divorce
in Judge Moore's district until after
the DEGREES take effect.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09

able features but when the legislature
meets the tax bill will come before 1t
the same as any other bill. 1t will
be considered and voted upon para
graph by paragraph and section by
section The Legislature can safely
be trusted to enact into law only
those features OF the bill that meet
with popular favor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09


In order to sustain President Roose-
velt In affairs Of government 1t will
be absolutely necessary to elect .,
senator and congressman Of bis own
party. This county can render him
aid by giving Congressman Calder
head and Emil Grosser big majori-
ties. The Kansas legislature will Sc
lect senator TO succeed Harris and
it is important that be be a RePubli-
can. In casting your vote for Repub-
lican legislative candidates you rem.
der valuable aid to the president
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09

be was appointed deputy register and
was fully qualified for bis work. teach
ing very successful schools wherever
engaged. He was married 10 1891 to
Miss Bessie Barnes Of Chapman and
they have three children.
Mr.. Rexroat is one Of the young
men Of Dickinson county who have
made conspicuous successes in the
work undertaken. He has been one
Of the most popular and accommodate.
ing deputies ever in the Courthouse
and his work on the records is q
model OF exactness and careful neat
ness. He is never too busy to accom-
modate and never fails to perform bis
duties, no matter what they may
be, with accuracy. He has been a
Republican since coming to manhood's
estate and has done much good work
for the party. His nomination was
by good majority and indicated
high standing in the county for be
had a strong opponent.
1t is pleasure to support such
candidates as Mr.. Rexroat for it Is
certain that they will as officials re-
fleet credit on the county and on
themselves. Mr.. Rexroat should
have large majority and every one
who wants a capable register OF deeds
should bel p make it so.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
Taxation Of Franchises.

The News with its customary lack
Of veracity says that in the tax law
drafted by the Republican commits.
sion "no rule is given to determine
the value OF franchise"
This is one Of the many lies with
which the News weekly ills its col.
umns The bill prepared by the tax
commission gives explicit directions
and lays down the rule for taxing
franchises. Under the provisions OF
this bill corporations such as tele.
graph, telephone, express companies
and other public service corporations
must report to the state board OF
taxation the entire aggregate market
value Of their capital stock and the
entire amount OF their bonded indebt.
edness. The bill makes 1t the duty
Of the state taxing board to make dill
gent investigation to see that these
reports are correct. After the reports
are before the state board duly verl-
fed, the total market value OF the
shares Of stock and bonded indebted
ness Of a corporation are added to-
pether and It is assessed accordingly
In other words such corporations are
assessed not upon their visible assets,
but upon their capitalization which
includes value Of franchise, watcred
stock and other assets.
10 illustrate, the Western Union
Telegraph Co. Is capitalized for more
than 100000, 900, assuming that one
tenth Of its lines are in Kansas II
wouldbe assessed upoh sone.tenth Of
It's capital stock or $4,000, Thi'
plan Of assessment In substance and
principle has been sustained by the
United States supreme court and II
unquestionably legal. See Western
Union Telegraph Cows. attorney gen
eral. 1926 United States $50, Western
Union Telegraph Co. VS.. Laggsrt l6'
United States |. The law has beef
thoroughly tried in Indiana, Ohio AMI
| New York with the best Of results.
The bill prepared by the tax com
mission also expressly provides tina
the franchises Of railroads shall b
taxed and gives explicit directions 70
ascertaining the value Of such fran
chises. The provisions for taxinI
franchises II enacted into law will ad
enough to the revenues Of our stat
to pay the entire expense Of the to
commission each year one hundre
times over.
The bill may have some objection
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
NOMINATIONS CLOSED.
No More May Now Be Filed for No
yember Election.

The time for nominating candi-
dates for county offices has expired
and the ballot is being made up by
the county clerk.
The following Withdrawals have
been filed: E. G. Little, associate
justice, Allied Peoples Party; L. st.
Amand, trustee, Lyon; g. B. Barrett,
Hope, aud H. E. Swanger, Center,
justices; P. Erickson, Rinehart, road
overseer; A. G. Romig, surveyor,
Democratic ticket.
No nominations have been filed Tor
commissioner End district. Some re-
cent township tickets are:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
PEOPLE OF MONEY.

Millionaire and Aillionairess Visit.
ing in Dickinson.
The Pacific hotel has two guests,
each worth more than a million dol.
lars. One is Mrs. +. B. Champion OF
Rutland, W., who is accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. c. Gates, and her
private secretary, Geo. H. Cults.
The other 10 G. H. Hapgeod Of Alton,
llls., the head Of the Hapgood Plow
Company. The former 10 looking
over her investments in the county
10 company with her agent, H. South
worth, and the latter Is also inspect.
Ing large property interests that he
possesses here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09

In It's despicable attack on .. Z.
Towner the News shows Its hatred
Of anything good. 1t sneers at him
for being connected with q Sunday
school. Has 1t come to point In
this county when a man must not 40
such thing il he Is to have the sup
port Of the organ Of the iusionistsP
Strange sort Of position for a party
To take.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09

The Reflector says Craddock pays no
taxes. or course II lies News.
Prove 1t and we will apologize. II
you can name a place where Mr..
Craddock's name appears on the tax
roll we will print the same Ba hon
est now own up that you are sup
porting for governor man who does
not help support the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09

Emil Grosser, Republican candidate for
re, election as representative, helped to
saddle this needless schoobookl expense
upon the people.--lNews.
Great Scott, but you are trying
hard to get rid Of the Schoobook law
passed by Pop legislature before
Grosser ever was elected That's
right. Lie out Of 1t II you can. No
wonder you are ashamed Of II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
MAKES IMPROVEMENTS.
Parksr's Factory to be Run by Elsc.
trio Power-Carnival News.

The Parker shops were shut down
Monday for two weeks for repairs and
the installation OF new machinery.
The plant will be greatly improved
and the power changed from steam
to electricity. A complete electric
light system will be put in and Mr.
Parker is contemplating running a
day wire for the accommodation OF
other institutions Of town needing
power. When these improvements
are completed the PLAN will be
equipped'fupe in every depart
ment.
The Parker carnival company which
has been at Lincoln, Kansas, went
through this afternoon bound for
Gainesville, Texas, where the carousel
and other features will amuse the
people at the big weeks carnival and
the coming of circus and Wild
West show. The town had several
offers of merry.go-rounds etc. but
preferred Parker's unique entertain
ment features. After the stay In
Gainesville the company will make a
800 mile jump back to Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Parker left this
afternoon for Texas to visit points OF
interest in that state from Gainesville
to FL Paso, Galveston and Houston.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
Visited Dickinson's School.

CHAPMAN, Oct. 6.-The teachers OF
the Clay county high school visited
the Dickinson county high school
Saturday. An early morning train
was taken and the day spent in sx-
aminiug the work being done in the
county high school. The Clay coun-
ty high school now hss over 200
scholars, mostly from the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
BURTON IS IN FRISCO.
Kansas Senator Will Open Campaign
at Oakley Tot. 10.

Senator Burton reached San Fran
cisco, homeward bound, last night.
He will reach Kansas in time to make
a speech at Oakley on Friday Of this
week. 1t had been arranged to have
Senator Burton make one speech in
the Sixth district on his return trip,
and Oakley has been selected as the
most available place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09

We believe the News misrepresents
Charlie Morton when 1t asserts that
be has not been always gold standard
Democrat. Mr.. Morton hiss the cour-
age Of bis convictions but Of course
the old time Populists whom the
News 10 trying to whip into line will
get in their fine work just the same.
Remember Pearl Ross experience!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09

One Of the most responsible places
in the official life OF the county is
that Of register Of deeds. 1t IS essen
tial that for this place there be select.
cd a man qualified in every way to
make correct records and to look
after the important matters that pass
through his hands in businesslike
manner.
The Republicans have nominated
for register that kind Of man, 7. J.
Rexroat, who as deputy register for
four years has become thoroughly
familiar with the offices duties and
has every qualification for the posi-
ton. Mr.. Rexroat was born in James
town, Russell county, Kentucky,
April 26, 1870, and came TO Kansas
in 1881 with his parents. In 1887
they located in Noble township and
this county has since been bis home.
He was a member Of the first class OF
the Dickinson county high school and
secured an education that has fitted
him for responsible positions. Since
be was l6 years old he has made his
own way in the world, working on a
farm, then for three years in print
ing Office and for six years being one
OF the county's most efficient teachers
He held hrst-grade certificate when
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
Henry Came Back.

Henry Meuli OF South Dickinson
was arrested on a charge Of rape
brought by Minnie Schenfeld, ID
year.old girl. The warrant was is
sued last May but Henry skipped.
He came home tie other day and was
arrested. Judge Quinn bound him
over for trial 10 district court under
$1,000 bond.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-09
Blume.Frits.

Robert Frits Of Ridge and Lena
Blume OF Woodbine, two Of South
Dickinson's most popular young peo-
pie, were married by Justice David
son. They have the good wishes OF
many friends
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1902-01-29
gle 5s
Redwood Gu3ette
BY AIKEN 4 scHMAHL
WEDNESDAY, JAN. %, 1902.
Chicago & Northwestern Railway.

LOCAL TIME GARD, REDWOOD FALLS.
Subject to change.
SUNDAY TRAIN.
leave Sleepy Eye Arrive Redwood Falls
cave H;' Re e w: Fails Arrive Sleepy E Eye
4:45 D. m. 5:45 p m.
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS.
No, 50, daily except Sunday -: 1o:soa. m.
For Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis, Wlnona,
town, Huron and Pierre, Parlor car, Kasota
TO St. Paul and Minneapolis. Sleeper, Man
katO to Chicago.
No g. daily except sunday3 5;oo IND nj
connection with Omaha at Kasota for Sioux
City and Omaha
ARRIVAL OF TRAINS.
No 81, daily except Sunday 1000 a. m
Connects with new train. No. s. from east
No. g. daily except Sunday A:S 81; p Pm m
From Chicago. ST. Paul. Minneapolis, Wlnona
and all points east and west
VI KNIsKER m;o a. G; 20 Johnson xaeS+
cen r raSs ana l'cke' As' Winons. MINI.
W, S. BRAMMER. Agent. Redwood Falls, Mimi
Minneapolis & St. LOuis Railway.
vine of arrival and departure of mail and
press trains from Redwood.
EAST.
No. -, daily except Sunday, 1857 p. m,
Tor metropolis and ST. Paul, connecting w1tn
through trains for Chicago and the east, ST,
Louis, Hot Springs and the south. Des
Moines. Omaha and points west. Through
dining and sleeping cars
WEST
No. A. daily except Sunday. 1883 p. M
For Hanley Falls and Watertown
FREIGHT TRAINS.
No. Is, going east Tuesdays, Thursdays
and SATURDAYS % y. Ill
No. 76 going west Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays o:oo a. m
J. A. JONES, Agent.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1902-01-29

Robt. Muralt of Cottonwood was
in the city last Thursday. While
here he visited the Glendale Farm
and purchased the yearling Aber Ter
|deen Angus bull. Powell, from the
proprietors.
W. Fl. Gold has been in North
Dakota during the past week. with.
a party of about 25 Redwood county
citizens who went there in search.
of acceptable land. The party was
made up from the various agencies
at Wabasso. Revere, Vesta and Bel
view.
In giving the account Of the.
death OF Mrs O. c. Martin in the
last issue of this paper, some errors
crept in. Mrs. Martin was % years
of age. Her maiden name was
Mary j. Roney and she was born
in Louisville, Kentucky. She was
married to Orange C. Martin; while
the two were in Lawrence county,
ILL.,, on Dec. 18th. 1850.
| Frank M. Isham. the popular
agent for the Laird Morton yards at
this place, who invented the only
original trade mark OF that firm:
left Monday for Winona to attend a
gathering Of Scottish Rite Masons
for the Valley of Winona and
also to visit with Winona friends.
The Winona Scottish Rite bodies
will confer all of the degrees from
| 4th to 32d pinclusive at their meet
ing this week and Mr.. Isham will
remain throughout the entire week
to witness the work
w. d. Hilliker of Springfield has
been in town during the past week,
and will be here again on Feb. 3D.,
with the view of purchasing horses
and mules for his firm, located at
Omaha. Mr.. Hilliker states that
average horses are bringing from
500 to '$125 each at the present
time. There is a great scarcity of
these animals, owing to farmers and
others not paying any attention to
the breeding during the past three
or four years. In his opinion there
will be a greater scarcity OF good
horses of from five to six years old
during the next two or three years
than there is at the present time.
The stock holders of the First Ma
tional Bank held their annual meet
ing on Monday of last week. The
old board Of directors, consisting of
A. G. Burmeister, H. d. Baldwin,
E. 4. Luscher, A. E. Ward, Fl. b.
Miller, and H. A. Baldwin were re-
elected, and following the election
the directors met and elected A. G..
Burmeister president. III. D. Bald
win vice-president, e. A. Baldwin
cashier and O. w. Mcmillan assist
ant cashier. The directory an
nounced a six per cent. dividend,
with an additional surplus Of 81. 500,
making total surplus of $4,000,
which is carried by the bank at the
present time,