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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
WILL L1TTLE's GOOD WORK.
He Has Given Perry. OKLA, Fine
Park.

The Kansas City Timss has fin
story Of what W. T. Little, formerly
OF Abilene, has done for his town
Perry, Oklahoma. In 1895 he Offered
to oversee the planting Of trees in thu
public square II the county would pay
the bill. He set out 10000 elm seed
lings. Today, nine years later, one
the tallest tree in the park, wal
fully thirty feet before it was topped
The symmetery and proportion Of the
trees 10 due 10 the care taken by Mr..
Little in trimming them. Every
where are trees from ten to fifteen
feet high all topped, and from three
to five inches in diameter at the base.
One tree measured this week was
twenty-one inches in circumference.
In summer the trees arch the granite
walks in the park, and are Of such
dignity in size that men lean against
to talk in their shade and GOODNESS.
In another decade these fine trees will
be SO tall and sturdy that storms can
not bend them, and birds will build
nests in safety in their high branches.
Mr.. Little hopes to grow blue grass
lawn in the park, despite the fact
that Oklahoma is not blue grass
country. His plan is to make a lime
stone soil by mixing common lime
with the earth.
When the trees were planted q
crowd gathered and said unkind
things about Little. He was accused
of getting a rake-off Of $1,000, and
pointed out as schemer who was
preparing to rob the county. AT the
end of the fall OF 1895 citizens won
dered if it might be possible that the
little twigs would make trees. In
another year public feeling had
changed till citizens Endorsed the
"tree farm" and any person who
talked adversely was called a knocker.
Then they began talking Of "Little's
park" Today no stranger can get
out Of town till he has been shown
the trees in the park. There is
scarcely yard in Perry without
trees from Little's park. Some we're
sold and many were given away.
About 800 remain in the park. These
will be thinned from year to year.
More than enough trees had been sold
as early as three years to pay all the
expenses OF the park to this day with
out cents cost to Noble county.
Mr.. Little has lived up to the in
junction to do something for ones
fellowmsn. He is now postmaster Of
Perry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
Charged vita Numbering Mr.. miller.

oran, Mo-, April 2S.-In the final re-
port Of the Scott county grand jury,
submitted yesterday, indictments vers
returned against DIT. Warren Smith
and Mrs. Lydia Miller. charging them
with having murdered Mrs.. Mllera
husband, Harry Miller. Miller was
found dead in bed At his home in
sfkeston, No, . few weeks after his
Dr.. Smith snd Nrh Miller
we're admitted To ban -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28

toms ana rescue parties were busy
yesterday. No fatalities have been re-
ported yet, but it is thought consider
able stock has been drowned.
Fort Scott Flooded.
Fort Scott, Kan, April 25.-This
place is >experiencing its greatest food
since 1869. The town is divided into
three sections and is almost isolated.
The two rivers that unite northeast Of
here came together west Of the city
Saturday night and yesterday after
noon the entire northern part was cut
off by the Marmaton river, while the
territory lying between 1t and Mill
creek was inundated. Ten feet of wa
ter Is swiftly rushing through that
part Hundreds Of people barely es-
capped with their lives, leaving their
homes to be washed away. The bot
toms northwest and east of the city are
from Ave to ten feet under water and
the wholesale district is completely
surrounded.
A Farmer Drowned Near Odessa.
Odessa, Mo-, April 5.-James Pollard,
young farmer living northeast Of
Odessa, was drowned in a creek near
his home Saturday afternoon. Pollard
and a neighbor named billiard were res
turning from Lexington. During the
hard rain Of Saturday afternoon the
stream where Pollard was drowned,
usually q small rivulet, was changed
to a raging torrent However, they
decided II was forbade and attempted
10 cross with a buggy and team. The
swift current upset the buggy and
threw both Of the men into the water.
billiard swan to the shore, but Pollard
attempted to save bis team and was
drowned. The body has not been re-
covered.
Streams In Miami County High.
Paola, Kan, April 25.-As a result
Of the heavy rains Of the last week.
all Of the streams in Miami county are
out Of their banks and the lowlands are
flooded. -Four inches Of water fell
here Saturday night Conditions are
becoming serious. Bull creek Is half
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
Western Kansas Is Happy.

j. H. Little, chairman OF the State
Sunday School association executive
committee, was here from La Crosse.
He says the rains extended well into
western Kansas and will help the
wheat greatly. The indications are
for rs per cent of crop, perhaps
half as much as last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28

toms ana rescue parties were busy
yesterday. No fatalities have been re-
ported yet, but 1t is thought consider
able stock has been drowned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28

mile VIDE ana the water is almost
to the Frisco station. The Marais des
Cygnes and the Pottawatomie rivers
are rising very rapidly and the water
is higher than 1t has been for years.
Fsmines Driven from Home.
lola, Kan, April 25.-High water
from the rains Of Saturday drove more
than 100 families from their homes
Saturday night The Neosho river rose
30 feet in few hours. Little damage
was done by the river, but Coon and
Elm creeks submerged considerable
portions of the suburbs. Last Saturday
night relief parties were kept busy
landing families from their homes in
boats. They were quartered in the
new courthouse.
A Tornado Damages McPherson.
Newton, Kan, April 25.-A tornado
passed over the east part Of the city Of
Mcpherson yesterday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, destroying three houses and
injuring slightly two daughters Of A.
J. Brown. After leaving Mcpherson
the storm Travelled in a northeastern
direction and wrecked eight farm
houses, laying waste q strip five miles
long.
A TwIsteF 1t Centralia.
Centralia, Mo-, April ga tornado
visited this vicinity about $3.50 o'clock
Saturday night, doing considerable
damage. A large barn belonging to L.
G. Jacobs in the suburbs Of this city
was torn to pieces and q mule killed.
The dwelling was unroofed and badly
damaged. Dwellings in other portions
Of this city were slightly damaged.
A Kansas Town Visited By . Cyclone.
Wichita, Kan, April Accounting
ham, q town Of 200 population on the
Wichita & Western railroad, 60 miles
west of here was visited BY q cyclone
Saturday evening. The roof was blown |
from the depot, two section houses
were destroyed and . car was blown |
from the track No one vas injured
Bridges washed Out Near Coseordia.
Coneordia, Kan, April IA hard
rain fell here all yesterday aftsrnoon.
The grqund- was Soaked before. 20 al
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28

very Pleasing the verdict exane
vanced modes for spring Our presentation practically compee SO
The
hs IN picture IS kaoW as the Waldorf The pater
weight
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28
Fruit Trees Cheap.

We have several thousand trees,
most all kinds, ct Cutter & Sons sale
yard, corner 4th ard Buckeye, that
We will sell at . bargain. Now iS the
time 10 plant. n. D. SETTLE,
tSe Manager Of Yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-04-28

tnat 1elI ran on Several bridges are
reported washed out and traffic Of all
kinds delayed.
The daily sentinel., 1904-10-04
MISCELLANEOUS
Wants Rent-For Sale, etc.

For Sale-Milch COW, 622 White
For Sale-Oheap; my Groom house.
235 Ouray. S. r. johnson.
Wanted-Competent girl for general
homework. INQUIRE Mrs. G.. Van
hnorebeke.
For Sale-By the owner at a sacri-
flee lots, 2 houses. barn and other
small buildings. 249 Chipeta Ave.
wanted-To lease Turner hall
bowling alley to live manager. Bids
will be received until Friday night
Oct. Sth. For particulars inquire p
J. Supp, 800 Colorado avenue.
For Rent-Part of the store build
ing between Fonrth and Fifth on
Main, also office rooms upstairs. Ap-
PLY at this office.
Estray-One four year old mare.
dark brown. weight about 100, small
star in forehead. left hind foot white.
"B" brand on left hip. Return to
William Bomgardner.
The daily sentinel., 1904-10-04

there was no reason why the south
side districts should not petition and
come in. The assessments however,
of different districts would in all
probability be different as the cost
would not likely be the same. The
cost of construction becaDe a lien
upon the land. water was not an ap-
purtenanHe to land until paid for.
All land in the same district would
come in on equal terms. If the Mt
Lincoln ditch land came in, it would
come in like the other land in the
district, as rule. The new canal
would be large enough to provide
plenty of water for all the land for any
crop.
At the conclusion of the discussions,
motion prevailed, appointing the
officers of the old associations as a
committee to proceed with the prelim-
mary steps necessary for organization
of Water Users Association. as de-
signed by government.
Upon motion of George Smith a
unanimous vote of thanks was extend
ed Messrs. Fellows and Mcconnell.
The daily sentinel., 1904-10-04


The Progress is always the best.
Dance at the Auditorium Tuesday
night.
Canvas gloves. without gauntletts
at Grahams.
Some of the latest styles in belts at
the G. V. Store.
A fine lot of fall suits have just ar
rived at j. NJ Graham's
Finest floor in the state. Tuesday
night at the Auditorium.
Special music for the dance Tues
day night at the auditorium.
Special music for the dance Tues
day night at the Auditorium.
A full line of Brainard and Arm
strong embroidery silks at the G. V.
store.
Yarns-all colors. all kinds. by
the skein or by the pound. G. V.
Store.
st. Louis and return, s32. 20, every
Tuesday and Friday. The Colorado
Midland.
There Is nothing finer than the Pro-
gress home made bread. Try loaf.
It is fine.
We will make fine dispaly of
fancy goods and material at the fair.
G. V. Store.
Boots-well at Graham's you can
get any kind of boot you want.
Gall and see.
Attend the masquerade ball at the
Auditorium Thursday night. Good
time guaranteed.
The Valley Feed Co. keep every
thing for stock and poultry only the
best goods handled.
For the accommodation of the people
our store will be open every evening
during Fair Week. Lay-Nattinger Co.
For the accommodation of the people
our store will be open every evening
during Fair Week. Lay -Nattinger Co.
Two cars of the newest and finest
surreys. buggies, stanhopes and driving
wagons just received by Valley Feed
Co.
Call and see the boys ana youths
suits that have just arrived and are
being sold at bottom prices at J. NJ.
Graham.
Grocery Stores will close Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday from 1 p
m. to 6 D. IN. and no delivery in the
afternoon.
40 Acres in alfalfa and fruit TO sell
or trade for city property at bargain.
Good reason for selling. NJ. &.
WOOLVERTON, 533 MAIN.
A fine line of shoes can be seen if
you call at Graham's. He only car
lies the Sharood shoe in fine dress
shoe, but has any kind you want for
a heavy shoe.
The Mesa Point Coal Mine is now
mining and delivering coal-Phone
your order to 6S2 Red or see W. A.
Lynch manager. Price SO per ton /;
S1.75 per half ton.
Make your plans to attend the big
masquerade ball to be given at the
Auditorium next Thursday evening.
Dancing from 8 o'colck until one
without intermisson.
For good time go to the masquer-
ade ball at the auditorium ball Thurs
day night of next week. Tickets. per
mask 80 cts, gentleman without mask
/ pfu 1aliac c.
cure masks for the ball Thursday
night at the auditorium.
The daily sentinel., 1904-10-04
Notice to the Public.

The Columbine Music Co. has sew
cred its connection with Mr.. and Mr..
j. R. Sry and desire to announce to
the public that all contracts and pay
mems upon tine same will hereafter be
payable to their agent in this city. A.
B. Kirgan.
THE COLUMBINE MUSIC co.
The daily sentinel., 1904-10-04
Water Rent Due.

Water rent for the quarter beginning
October 1st, 1904 is now due and pay
able-10 per cent penalty will be added
after October 10. Kindly call and
settle at once.
B. W. vEDDER. Supt.
The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26
Joe IT Whittalrer Of yKYiIroipcrtor

Joe H. Whitaker of Wilmington, Ohio, arrived here during last week. It is MT. Whittaker's intention to engage extensively in strawberry culture. He is brother of Irwin Whitaker, the Frisco real estate hustler.
 Their many friends will be delighted to know that Charles Harbert and wife have again resumed their residence in Green Forest. MT. Harbert will remain with the store in which he is interested at Omaha for awhile, but Mrs. Harbert and children will be at home in their property here as soon as Bert Snow who has it rented, is able to vacate.
 A party of colonists left Wednesday evening for Washington state, as fol- lows: Norman Isom and family, Tim York and family, Lacy York and family, T. P. Jackson and family and Jim Will son and wife and Willis Roughton. It is a great scheme the railroads have in offering cheap one way rates from this country to the west. They know they are dead sure to get full fare back.
 Evangelist" Mcdonald who styled himself "V. D. M.,'' did not fill all of the appointments advertised in last issue, having failed to give satisfaction to the Christian denomination, of which he claimed to be an elder. One in depreciation he put upon the above abreviation was livery doubtful man" and there are those here who believe that was the proper one in his case. He left Sunday for Leslie. He claimed to be from Indiana.
 The man who says that newspaper advertisement does not pay is invariably the man who has never really tried it. He may have bought space now and then but that is not necessarily advertising. To really advertise one must use the space to the best advantage, which means fill it with readable matter that will command interest and attract trade. There are plenty of failures in adver- Using, even when money isspent lavish ly-simpiy because the advertiser failed to make good use of his space. Ark ansas Democrat
The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26

Painting and paper hanging with neatnees and dispatch. Herb Phillips.
 Judge John I. Worthington and wife of Harrison were in town Sunday and Monday, visiting their son, Dr. Warrington.
 Bonnie Sinks, residing one mile east of town, found an Odd Fellow pin the other day and has left it at this office for identification.
 Don't fail when in town to drop into McCollister's photo studio and see samples of his fine work. He is always glad to welcome visitors.
 Clover, timothy and all kinds of grass seed, kafir corn, potatoes and bulk gar den seed at Harden's Produce market. Don't buy till you figure with him.
 Mrs. John Ramsey is now ready to show you an up-to-date spring hat if you wish to buy. She will have her formal opening March 25 and 26. Everybody is invited to attend.
 Leslie Owens and family accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Viola Owens, and Mrs. Lucinda Long, arrived Saturday from Raton, N. M., and will spend several weeks visiting relatives and old time friends.
 Buy the home manufactured flour of the Green Forest Mercantile Go. It is all the way from 10 cents to 30 cents on the hundred cheaper and there is none better. Free delivery in town. Phone 57.
 E. J. Stewart of Springfield, Mo-, was here first of the week and closed a deal with Will Jenkins, the stockman, for 150 head of stock cattle and car load of hogs. This deal brought be- tween $300O and $4OOO into the country.
 John R. McShane and family of Tip ton, Ind, have moved to Green Forest and are for the present quartered in H.. H. Martln's cottage on Scott street. MT. McShane came here some weeks ago and decided that Green Forest is the place he was looking for. A great many farmers have too much land, or more than they need, at least. Sell off portion and get money to im- prove the balance, If you can spare 80 or 40 acres or even 20 acres not far out from town, the Carroll County Abstract Go. can most likely furnish you buyer
 Alvin A. Aye IS of Bolivor, Mo-, ar rived Tuesday on visit to relatives MT. Ayers was born and spent his early boyhood here. He is brother of Mrs i Caroline Goforth. He is much impress ed with Green Forest and will locate here if he can make suitable purchase of real estate.
The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26
Cures Sciatic Rheuma tism.

Mrs. A. E. Simpson, 5O9 Craig St., Knoxville, Tenn, writes, June 10th, 1899: ''I have been trying the baths of Hot Springs, Ark, for sciatic rheumatism, but 1 get more relief from Ballard's Snow Eminent than any medicine or anything I have ever tried. Enclosed find postoffice order for S1.0O. Send me a large bottle by Southern Express. Sold by Poynor & Morrow.
The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26

Eggs for matching from pure blood, s. c. Brown Leghorns and Light Brah- mas. 15 eggs 50 cts. J. N. Howard.
 Charles Haflick has returned from Ohio, where he went few weeks ago with his invalid wife. He reports Mrs. Haflick's condition as improving.
 The remains of little son of H. H. Mattox, formerly of this county, was re- ceived here last week from Monett, Mo-, and taken to Denver for interment.
 A stock of goods to trade for land somewhere in the vicinity of Green Forest. A good deal for somebody. Call at once on the Carroll Go. Abstract Go.
 A lane has been opened from the main road up to T. J. Wells farm resi- dence. Young gentlemen driving out that way will not now have to open any gates.
 J. T. Stanhope has exchanged the place where he resides, south of the track, for a 60-acre tract of land short distance from Ambrose grist mill on Osage.
 w. E. Trower and family arrived last week from Enid, Okla, and have rented C.. c. O'Neal's cottage in the north part of town. We gladly welcome them to our town.
 Haflick Bros. will sell all their farm implements, horses, COWS, hogs and household goods at private sale; a chance to save some money if you need anything they have.
 Len Nunnally Jr. has so far recovered from the effects of the injuries received in the Territory recently, while working with pile driver, as to be able to get about by the aid of crutch.
 Capt John Hawks and wife of Wyom- ing, Ill.,, were guests at the home of Spencer McCollister Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hawks had been spending the winter in Eureka Springs.
 John Evans, who got badly swinged while trying to save some things out of his dwelling that burned at Oak Grove short time ago, was able to be in town to hear the candidates Monday. He says the people of Oak Grove are al- ready getting things shaped for a celebration the fourth of July.
 T. T. Baughman. aged about 60 years, died at his home near Coin, Wednesday. He had been ailing for several weeks, having taken i'll by an attack of pneu- monia. MT. Baughman was highly re- spected citizen and his death has c asst a deep gloom over the community. Inter : ment was made Thursday in the Denver cemetery.
The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26
A Physician Writes.

''I am desirous of knowing if the profession can obtain Heroine in bulk for prescribing purposes? It has been of great use to me in treating eases of dyspepsia brought on by excesses or over- work. have never know it to fail in restoring the organs affect ed, to their healthful activity"
 50c bottle at Poynor & Morrow's.
The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26
What Is Life?

In the analysis nobody knows, but we do know that it is under strict law. Abuse that law even slightly, pain results. Irr egular living means Arrangement of the organs, resulting in Constipation, Headache or Liver trouble. .Dr. Kings New Life Pills quickly re- adjusts this. It's gentle, yet thorough. Only 25c at Poynor & Morrow's Drug Store.
The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Has world wide fame for r

I1dB WOrId- -Wld0 fam0 TOT mar velioAs cures. It surpasses any other salve, lotion, ointment or balm for Cuts. Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons' Ulcers, Tet- ter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Chapped Hands Skin Eruptions; infahible for Piles. Cure guaran- teed. Only 25c at Poynor & Mor- row's 8 Drug store.
The Green Forest tribune., 1904-03-26
Local Mention.

Ait by the barrel at Harden's. T elf$i.7O per barrel at the Mercantile
 he Mercantile Co. now has tele- ane.
 , A1e primary is now all over but the
 lng.
 tor artistic paper-hanging see Herb
 Alips, q Old papers, lots of them, at THE TREE ~ eofice. ,NNHarden will pay 121-2 cents pound good butter. nHtA tASgunday was propably the last end of
 lter weather.
 Wall paper and lots of it at the Green
 rest Drug Co.
 frank Wells is clerking at the new
 Ire Of Hafick Bros.
 fo to the Mercantile Go. and get a
 1uino 8day clock for $2.
 1,he Indications are that somebody is
 6& tob be defeated today. IT. Buy your seed oe ts of Harden early,
 6they are going to be scarce.
 1ee Herb Phillips for estimates on NrG Gdnting and paper hanging. - .All kinds of first-class black smithing uuce by s. Bryant, near depot. 1 f.R. Phillips is engaged-this week
 bsurveying the new cemetery.
 bMrs. II. J. Wells has been quite seri- O. .slsly sick during the past week.
 pMrs. H. Ramsey has few beautiful
 Aft naples for sale. Call at once.
 bIWill Freeman and family have en- brated to California.
 pt880 rails for sale S1 per hundred. ball lon s. P. Howard.
 h|Dealsin in real estate are getting to be livery day occurrences. pJohn Albright of Harrison was visit sg relatives here Sunday.
 Miss Jack Morris is in from the Indian Territory visiting relatives. ]. hJ..A. Buell. purchased eight lots in the hillips & Russell addition Monday. N m Henry Howard has been seriously i'll -ufing the past week, but is reported ~ftter.
 VI. D.P. Freeman has sold his property \n South Springfield street to T. P. Wilson.
 Indications are good for fair peach Crop. Many claim their Elberta buds r Ire alive. { We have received our spring line of - Wall Paper. Call and see it. Green Forest Drug Go.
 Mrs.gA. J. Russell and children re- Turned Tuesday from visit to relatives Nh Boone county.
 Mrs. Thomas Morris of Berrville is a gdestof her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Poy- thor here this week.
 T. Stanhope has returned from \Nevada, Mo-, where he went recently to knarket some real estate. $ ( II. A. Pyron and Roy Meek of Berry <ville, the brick manufacturers, were ihere on business Tuesday. Nj MIMI. Butler has traded his fine farm -southof town to J. .. Wilson 6; Son, for stock of merchandise at Carrollton.
 H you want to make quick sale list your property with the Green Forest ] Realty Co. Office in New York store. fS If you don't let Jeff Harbert supply u your needs in the hardware line-cook stoves especially-it is because you do x not figure with him. Acar load of fine prairie hay has been received by James Buell. and is for sale at 40 cents bale or $11 50 per ton. Call A at saw and blaming mill.
 The primary election would surely re- ssult in a unanimous majority for Tanning & Birkes grocery store if the ~ most. popular and best plac e to buy was the issne. Goto the New York Cash Store if you want first-class goods, such as dry goods, notions, tinware and stationery. We have nice new line of groceries