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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15
RECEIVER FOR PEOPLES
UNITED STATES BANK

ST. Louis, Aug. l5.--Notwithstand.
Ing the decision OF its directors to 20
into voluntary liquidation, Judge Nc.
chimney. Of the st. Louis county cir.
cult court today granted the applica.
ton frr q receiver for the Peoples
United States bank on the request of
Attorney General Hadley Of Missouri.
The court then appointed a receiver
but announced that his name would
be temporarily withheld.
The action OF the court in appoint.
ing a receiver was taken on a supple.
mcntary petition filed by the attorney
general. after me previous order had
heun vaca,Cd by - Irt on Duplication
of the bank directors. who claimed
the procedure WIS Illegal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15
NEW WORKERS SEE
ECLIPSE or THE MOON.

New York, Aug. 15.--Although on
ditions here were not ideal last night.
many persons saw the eclipse Of the
moon. The skies were filled with
banks Of fleecy clouds which for the
greater part of the evening obscured
the face OF the satellite. There were
periods every few minutes. however.
which afforded a good view of eclipse.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

Ransford Chapter No 2. Order OF the
Eastern Star. held a well attended
special session last night 10 listen to
the exemplification Of the unwritten
work OF the order by Wos.hy Grand
Matron Mrs. Inez Chisum Of Roswell.
After this business was Owe a social
session was held at which eat adj
dresses were made and during which
q bountiful repast wal served.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15
Three Human Lungs.

Three human lungs One white. one
black and one gray. form In instructive
exhibit in an Edinburgh museum, The
first came from an Eskimo, who
breathed the pure air of the Arctic
regions. the second. from a coal min
or, who inhaled much coal dust, III.
third from a town dweller, kept IN
city dust and smoke.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

j. Il. Lacome. who had had an eye
on a Las Vegas investment, has pur.
chased the good will and furniture
Of the Claire hotel and club In Santa
Fe and will conduct the same on both
the European and American plans.
Thos. r. Gable. a born hotel man.
who never met a stranger In his life,
apparently, will have charge Of the
hotel.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15
The Well Fed Hen.

An overfed hen Is not a well fed
fowl. She is developing so much fatty
tissue that her egg laying power will
be lessened or destroyed. The well
fed hen Is n that has a properly
balanced ration and Is made to *
ercise every day SO that she a prop
erly digest IL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

Albuquerque has already commenced
to take on q gala appearance, on ac-
count Of the big territorial fair. Sept.
1923 inclusive. Four sheet Autographs,
elaborate advertising flags. etc.
are very much In evidence and even
the horses are wearing blankets. adj
vertising the big fair dates and at
fractions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

fore help came. The hre was quickly
smothered. but the little one may not
recover. Dr, Yoakum Of Cerrillos was
summoned and came by the iirst
train. Mrs, Rathburn who came up on
No. ! this morning said the child was
conscious when she left.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

Roisterous conduc. IL complained
Of Sabbath evening at the fountain in
the Plaza park while the open-air cor
cert was In progress. A policeman
will likely be. stationed there In the
future and with instructions that he
will carry out to the very letter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15
WOOL MARKET FIRM:
RECEIPTS INCREASING.

Boston, Aug. 15.-The wool market
Is steady, although not entirely active.
The number Of buyers from smaller
mills has decreased and this Is given
AS a favorable Indication that the wool
IN mills ire nee largely represented
than formerly Receipts have been
large the past week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

The gun club will hold an import.
ant meeting AZ Dearth's undertaking
parlOrs tomorrow night, The club
will make arrangements for the North
ern New Mexico Fair tournament. In
connection with which the handsome
trophy now on exhibition In Murphey's
window will be offered. Also the club
wishes 10 arrange 10 send a team TO
participate In the fair tournament al
Albuquerque.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

DR.. Sparks. who was In from the
Pecos country yesterday. said that the
accommodations available In the upper
Peeos region had been quite insult.
ficent this year. He was forced 10
turn away one party Of Louisiana
planters Of twenty-five All OF them
went to Colorado.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15
STANDARD OIL STILL
ABLE TO 90 BUSINESS

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Standard
OIL company declared a dividend for a
quarter OF the six.dollar shares payable
on September Is, making a $50 share
so far this year against a 500 share In
the corresponding period last year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

The county teachers examination
will be held on Friday. the 25th inst
by the examining board, consisting Of
County School Superintendent Lean
dro l.ucero. Miss Maggie j. Bucher
and Enrique Armijo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

Chief Justice w. J, Mills arrived in
Ration from the east today and opened
district court 10 pass upon the list Of
supposedly qualified jurors. from
whose number panels will be drawn
AZ terms OF court to follow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

The ten-year-old grandchild of Mrs,
r. nj. Archuleta of Rowe. was terribly
burned last Sunday afternoon. The
child, with some others. was playing
with matches when her skirts caught
Are and she was wrapped in flames be.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15
Original Trade Contest.

In the advertisement of the Original
Trade Contest which appears on page
Z. the count up 20 August Z was, by
mistake. published instead Of that a
week later. The following Is the re-
suit Of the vote up TO the latest offic.
ial count, Saturday. August IA:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

The eclipse Of the o was seen
to excellent advantage by many citi.
Rens Of Las Vegas last night. The
moo entered the penumbra a little
before 10 o'clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

That timothy from Richard Dnnn's.
Gascon place, Of exhibition at Gross,
Kelly & Co.'S. would seem TO beat thu
record, particularly in the length and
fullness Of the heads.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

Miss vinton. formerly a stenogra.
pher In the train d~ispatcher's office
here. arrived this afternoon from the
City Of Mexico to visit friends.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15
Estimatss ChserlulIy Furnished.

Miss Rebecca HenriQues will en-.
terrain NJ cards at the residence OF
Mrs. r. A. Manzanares tomorrow after.
noon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

The rain Dad pay cmcks ame IN on
No. I ;hiH afternoon consequently the
business houses will be kept open q
little later than usual this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-15

The Santa FEES are trying to arrange
a game with the Hubs here to be
played In the Capital city at an early
date.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

This firm has also earned high
reputation for the care Of nonresident
pro perty and rentals left In their
hands. They execute legal papers,
furnish abstracts and do o general
notarial business. They are
thoroughly conservative In their
methods and fully alive to the best
interests Of their customers, and are
generally known to be our best judges
Of the present and prospective values
Of improved and unimproved land ana
CITY property. They possess every
facility for the most favorable Pur'
chase, sale or exchange Of real estate
rendering them the most desirable
brokers IN the city.
They are always glad to advise on
any Of the above lines and will cheer
fully answer any letters Of inquiry
Their Office is coated opposite the
Union Pacific depot. where they have
recently installed more elaborate "a
cilities for handling their growing
patronage. -, III
Mr.. ". G. Wyandt, equally well
known to this community. has his
nrivate desk with the firm and occas-
ionally lends helping hand when
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
ABILENE GREEN.H0UsE,
A. I. Yan0s trand, PrOpr.

This popular and well conducted
establishment is now entering its
second year and from the rapid in
crease Of trade it is evident that IL
has pleased its many customers. 1t
has been Mr.. VanOstrand's earnest
desire and aim to keep and put out
goods pleasing and satisfactory to all.
He is also building up an establish
ment here that should be highly APP
preciated by both the Abilene and
surrounding town people.
The picture showing two new
houses Of over $500 square feet OF
glass erected by him bears out the
above statement.
The large house ofover 1000 square
feet erected this year is devoted
wholly to Carnations and Roses for
cut flowers ard which will give as a
fair estimate 10000 blooms.
The other two houses are de-
voted to the growth OF sOhrysanthe-
nuns, Gala Lilies, Stevia Palms.
Ferns. Begonias and many other
plants too numerous to mention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

way to the front ranks In this line
now doing one Of the leading real
estate and loan businesses In Kansas.
Mr.. Il. Keim is recognised auth
GRITTY in the real estate market. bring
ing to bear thirty-twO years practical
experience, while his connections are
wide and OF the most influential
character. He settled In Brown
county in 1872, later coming to
Dickinson county because Of his real
estatD Investments here. His fine
iarm-hsme Is ten miles northeast Of
Abilene but he gives his entire bnsi-
ness attention to the office here and
interests abroad. He knows the soil
and The lay of the land all over Kan
eas, Nebraska and Missouri, and Is
always pleased to- advise anyone de-
string information.
Mr.. @. @. Wyandt came from Ohio
and has been in Abilene since 1887
lie Is practical business man and
commands large clientage in Life,
Fire and Accident Insurance, Farm
Loans and Fidelity Bonds. He is
among our worthy citizens and Is al
ways ready to lend helping hand to
the onward work Of the citizens well
fare. s.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
CM CARVER,
shorthorn Cattle and Poland China
Hogs.

A stock man who thoroughly under
stands his business Is G. M Carver.
who ranks among the leading breeders
OF the state. Mr.. Garver's fine farm
Is one OF the show places Of Dickinson
county and Is model Of convenience
and productiveness. 1t is noted as
the home Of thoroughbred cattle and
hogs not excelled anywhere.
Mr.. Carver was born near Harris
burg, Pennsylvania, and came to
Dickinson county In March 1886.
He has resided here ever since. He
has followed general farming and
breeding Shorthorn cattle and Poland
China hogs on his fine farm Of 800
acres Of bottom land ~ miles north
east OF Abilene.
His Shorthorn herd is headed by the
! Scotch bull Royal Gloster No.
The females are Scotch and Scotch
topped and are Of the broad-backed,
heavy-feshed type.
The Poland Chinas are Of the large,
heavy-boned type and the herd boars
are Of the best breeding. One is q
son Of Mischief Maker out Of a Lamp
lighter SOW. Another is Advance, o
son Of Chief Perfection 3rd; and a
recent addition is Highland Chief Jr.
b MIR. Carver took the first prize for
aged boar at the Nebraska State fair
and has won prizes many times In
fairs Of Kansas, Missouri and Ne
braska. He visits all the big sales
and brings back the most perfect
specimens to add to his herds
He is an excellent Judge Of stock anc
gets only the best.
He has breeding stock for sale a
nj times and visitors to his farm are
shown every courtesy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
BROADWAY STUDIO,
8. P. ForneY, Photographer.

One Of the old established and re-
liable institutions Of the city is the
Broadway Studio. conducted by S. P.
Forney. He is an expert photo
grapher OF over 25 years experience
and his work speaks for itself. Most
Of the photographs in this edition
we're taken by him. Mr.. Forney has
the best equipped gallery in the
county and is among the leading
Photographers Of the state. II you
want the best work made in the city
you can get it at Forney's Broadway
Studio, Abilene, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

books may be exchainged'for new ones
when changes are made in the public
schools. She handles all kinds Of
school supplies, miscellaneous books,
cut glass and imported French china
ware, wall paper Of which she has a
large supply in all latest styles,
albums, plush goods, sporting goods,
etc The book store is in tue post
Office block aud is the most oonven-
lent location IN the city. Mrs. Hub
bard also operates like store In Par
sons. She has a most desirable resi-
dence on north Cedar street. She is
q daughter Of Captain James HOugh-
ton, Of the 9Th Indiana. who lost bis
Life IN the battle Of shiloh. She has
resided in Kansas IS years and rank
high among the bright business
women for which our StAts il noted
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

This hotel is always 3 pleasant and
convenient one at which to stop. 1t
ia near the business center and pro-
vided with sample rooms for sales
men. The house is lighted with cleo
tricity and 3 new steam heating plant
has recently been installed.
Mr.. Mitchner and his excellent wife
have had long years Of experience and
for the past four years have managed
the Central 70 the satisfaction Of the
general public. Mrs.. Mitehner care
iullv looks after all the little details
thai add 50 much 10 the comfort Of
the guest and makes the Central seem
more ike . home han the average
hotsl. His house enjoys hne
patronage and is nearly always filed
% is fullest capacity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
sHEARER's SHOE STORE,
8. Ehearer, Propr.

This is the big shoe store on the
corner of Srd and Broadway that
carries the up-to-dade shoes. Shear
err, the shoe man, is the first one in
the field with the new styles at prices
that are right. He began business
here Nov. /, 1891 since which time
there has been no change in the firm
or location. ;.
The stock is complete with a full
line of Mems, Women's and Children 3
shoes and rubber goods.
Mr.. Shearer started to learn shoe
making when fifteen years OF age,
working in the summer and going to
school in the winter. He has been
continuously in shoemaking and sell
ing shoes ever since, making his ex-
perience safeguard in the selection
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

needed. He has mature experience
and judgment as a result Of business
experience.
The range Of their business Is broad
They deal in choice improved farms,
city property, western lands and
stock ranches, in all Of which they
give the customer the benefit Of their
experience and guide him safely
through all details. They charge a
very reasonable commission for SER
vices rendered, and In some cases pay
your personal expenses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
EXCLUSIVE Millinery,
Miss Florence Cuthbert, Propr.

Always the correct styles at the
lowest possible prices may be found
at the Broadway Millinery store OF
Miss Cnthbert. She has had several
seasons practical experience in the
art of trimming suitable head wear
and has made the art Of becoming
styles special study. This feature
Of millinery trade is especially desir-
able when one purchases head wear.
Miss Cuthbert has the faculty of trim
ming to order and suiting the person
and She exercises this faculty for the
benefit of her customers without
extra charge other than the value OF
the goods. :,
Miss Cuthbert's Store is large and
we'll filled with seasonable goods and
it is worth ones while to look through
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
THE CENTRAL HOTEL,
Thad Mitchner, PrOpr.

Every travelling man, every bust
ness man and every citizen in this
section knows the Central Hotel. 1t
is fine large three story brick, with
about fifty rooms comfortably furn-
ished and clean. The dining room is
large, we'll lighted and the menu j.
ample and always eaten with 8 relish.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

of goods hest suited to the trade.
He Is a thorough Judge of leather,
makeup and styles.
He has associated with him in the
business his son, Roy Shearer, who
takes an active interest. Mr.. Milt
Shellhaas has been with the firm
eight years as salesman and is also
we'll known and popular with the
trade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

plants.
With the large cut flower capacity
and the heavy stock of plant bulbs etc.
They can supply each and every
want OF all.
Now in the beginning of the season
Mr.. VanOstrand would like to have
q visit from all and will absolutely
guarantee satisfaction in his Floral
Work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
xE1M q wYANDT,

Leaders in the Real Estate Market
The real estate agency Of Messrs
Keim & wyandt has made one Of the
phenomenal records In this section OF
the state.
They entered into partnership here
four years ago and BY hard and ener-
cetic work, conservative methods and
right practices have pushed their
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

this modern establishment on Broad
way. She is we'll known to the peo-
pie Of this community and her many
friends are pleased to note her success
in her independent business venture
in giving Abilene the best establish
ment OF its kind in the history of the
city.
She is building up trade Of which
she is most deserving. Those who
purchase millinery should mot iaii
to consult her.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
DICKINSON COUNTY BOOK STORE.
Mrs. Carrie L. Hubbard, Proprietor.

Mrs. Hubbard purchased the Toms
& Rockefeller book store ten years
ago and has since demonstrated her
ability to conduct the business to the
satisfaction of the public. Her store
has been designated as the county de-
positary for school books, where old
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

Thew also have full line OF bulbs,
such as Tulips, Hyacinths, NarcisSus'
Chinese Lilies, etc.
Their stock Of ferns is especially
large and fine.
A complete hot water heating plan
has just been installed in the green
house, insuring perfect growth o
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-19
S.rss! I'm provements.

The improvements on West Stephen
street have progressed to the extent
of rendering the street passable tor
vehicles from Queen to Winchester
avenue, but there will be good deal
of filing done, at the drain, to put 1t
perfect order.
The street committee has author
iized the city engineer to draw up the
specifications for the work OF widen
ing the bridge near the North Quee n
street railroad crossing. AS soon as
the plans are completed bids will be
ask ed Tor and the contract awarded.
The street committee, after tour
of certain sectors of the town, indi-
Gated where the crushed stone is to be
placed. The crasher has been work
ing for several weeks, and an i'm
men.e quantity of stone is ready for
distribution.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-19
Struck BY Lightning

The handsome residence OF Nh.
Tohn NJ. Hartman, a former well
known resident of this city, located
at DufieIds. about II miles East OF
Martinsburg. on the B. & 0. R. r..
was struck by lightning and destroy
ed by fire last Sunday about II
O'Clock noon, just as the services OF
the Preebyterian church nearby,
closed. The congregation saw the de-
structiou, of tn building without be-
ing able to save it.
A thrilling feature OF the hire was
the rescue of Mr.. Hartman, who Is 90
years old, from the burning building.
He was asleep in his room upstairs,
near the point where the lightning
struck, aud Mrs. Walter Harmon, his
daughter in-law rushed up to get the
old gentleman out.
He was dsztd by the sadded alarm
and it was difficult to make him un-
derstand the extent of his danger,
which was imminent, as the flames
were spreading rapidly. Fortunately
two men came to Mr., Harmons as
sistance and he was taken from the
house to place OF safety.
Nearly ali the upstairs contents OF
the dwelling were destroyed, and the
loss will amount to several thousand
dollars, with 81, 200 insurance.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-19
Won Prizes.

The names of the companies VINO
won prizes in the. fremen's parade IN
Waynesboro last Wednesday are as
FLOWS:
For the best equipped fre-hghting
apparatus in parade, $50, First Hose
company, of Hagerstown. This was
the company's handsome combina.
ton wagon.
Fire company coming the longest
distance SIS, Keyser Fire company
Keyser W. Va.
largest uniformed company IN par.
ade, including band of music, $50,
Vigilant Steam and Chemical En-
CINE company, York, Pa.
Company making best appearance
in parade, S25, Junior Hose and. Truck
company, Chambeisburg.
Best appearinghose carriage, S25
Friendship Fire Engine company,
Winchester, Va.
The parade consisted OF 28 fire CON-
panies, 10 brass bands, seven dunn
corps and one company of the Mary
land National guards. company B, OF
II igerstown. The parade was more
than a mile long, and conservative
est innate put the number in line at
close to 5000 1t was more than an
hour passing and was considered one
OF the guest fiIemen's parade ever
seen in this valley.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-05-19
Visiting Her Homo.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles RamsSurg.
came up on last Saturday to visit
Mrs. Ramsburg's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. d, Pitz:r. Mr.. Ramsburg
returned on Monday, having pressing
business az home, but his wife will re,
mainIsome ten days or two weeks. Mr.
Ramshurg has all ideal home at Lew
istowr, Md. About 7 miles from Fred
erick Nd, and makes & speciality OF
propagatiIg gold fish, which he finds
immensely profitable. He contem-
pl ties some extensive improveme nts,
and eventually the construction OF a
large hotel and summer resort.