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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
George Didn't Fix II.

During yesterdays storm 3 Bel
telephone wire became "crossed" with
an electric light wire. Geo. Waite
lineman, was sent 10 fix 1t and To-
Gated the trouble In . tree, 9 branch
having broken and crossed the wires.
George started up the tree but he
soon found that the wet tree had be-
come a conductor and grounded the
light wire carrying quite 3 current
to the ground. When he was about
half way up the current forSook the
tree and selected bis body as q more
conductive medium. It is recorded
that George, the "Gre-satsr," came
down 10 considerably less time than
be ent up. also that the "cross"
waited until the tree dried.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16

County Fair win Have semsthiDg
Extraordinary

| NAeSiNAAeAy
WhirlWiDd, the ,rotl'og ostrich,
will b. one Of The spectacular features
Of the county fair the first weak In
October. The big bird isA wonder
and very expensive attraction.
Whirlwind trots half mile heats In
record time, either against horse or
against time He has . marx Of 1908
for q half mile which is as good as
any but the fastest trotters and PAGERS
negotiate the same distance. The
ostrich is owned BY Thomas Cock.
burn Of Hot Springs, Ark. and has
been trottiug exhibitions and match
races for the past year or two.
Instead Of the ordinary racing sulky
used for horses, which would not bs
feasible to use on account Of the
birds peculiar gait, Whirlwind trots
to light "bike" wagon with ordinary
shaits attached. A specially designed
harness with 4 strap passlng In front
Of the birds breast 10 used. The
driving 10 done with ordinary lines.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
HeringtOn BANKRUPTCY Ca0o.

The first meeting Of creditors In
the involuntary bankruptcy case
against 3. D. Reed & Co., merchants
Of Hsrington, was held 10 Judge MI
llkin's court ct SalinA yesterday.
Claims to the amount Of $4,000 or
more we're allowed. @. p. Childs Of
HsriDgton Was elected trustee, and
bis bond was fixed at $4,000 and q
dividend Of so per cent was declared
for the creditors whose claims we're
allowed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
ABTLENE'S SOCIETIES.

A =. AND A, M.-Benevoient Lodge No.
IA. %, meets first and third Monday eve
ming In each month at Masonic hall. corner
Third and Cedar. Joseph Il. Keel, W. n. /; j..
L. Moriey, secretary; visiting brethren well
HT0MAHS RELIEF CORPS-Ho. %
Wv meets alternate Wednesday after.
Moons at 80 O'Clock in X. OF P, hall, Mrs.
Marion .. Kirk, president; Mrs. Olive J.
Peters, secretary.
D0YAL ARCH MAe0Ns-Cyrus Chapter
n No. ., meets in Masonic hall on the sec.
Ond and fourth Fridays OF each month. y.
W. Morse II. P.i Joseph X. Keel, Secretary.
TRIPLE TIE BENEVOLENT ABsOCIA.
l TION Abilene Council No. t8, meets on
second and fourth Thursday evenings o.
each month. Visitors welcome. Albert u.
Young. presidenti John O. Roger secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
KANSAS HIsrORY PAGEANT.


Il
A pageant Of reproduction Of Kan
sas history will be one OF the features
OF the semi.centennlal celebration IL
Topeka In 1911. Mrs. e. r. Fortsr,
sister Of Congressman Calderhead and
his private secretary, 10 working out
the details and will DO the author Of
the drama. The spectacular part will
be carried out BY G. W. Parker whose
carnival cOmpanies have given bis
experience In his sort Of produc-
tion, He promises to reproduce the
historic scenes In manner that will
be realistic and make the show one Of
the prominent features Of the celebra-
ton.
Among the scenes to be given both
BY actors and scenic reproduction will
be the QuGntrell raid, the meeting Of
the first legislature, the striking Incl.
dents IN John Browns life and other
affairs that were connected Promi-
nently with the first decade o. Kansas
history. Mrs. Fortsr iS at work on
the text Of the spectacle and MIR.
Parker 10 planning the scenic iea-
lures which will DO on large scale
and given out Of doors II possible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
DIED FAR FROM HONE.
@. ". Fsngsl, One Of DiCkinsOns
First. Born, Died in Oregon.

EHsVbOrn' Ulo0 IN oregon
Geo. W. FengOl, aged A years,
died of eryslpelaS at CORVALLIS,
Oregon, August 9th. His parents
we're among Kansas early settlers and
be was born ct Woodbins a years
ago. There be resided until last
April, when be went to the North.
west.
He was one OF DlCkinson's leading
citizens, lOv'd and respected by all
who knew him. He was quiet and
unobtrusive but II ever one needed q
friend be was always ready and will
ing to lend any assistance within bis
power.
his parents, three brothers and
one sister are left to mourn the loss
Of loving son and brother.
Funeral services we're held at
Woodbine, where the body was taken
Tor burial. Intermentst Lyona GENE.
tery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Gem City Business College,
ouincV. uliuois.


The largest, most successful Bust.
ssss College in America. 20 teachers,
400 students, and 100000 College
Building.
Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Type
writing, PonmsnshiP. Banking, etc.
Graduates readily secure employ
msnt.
Wriis today for el.Page illustrated
Catalogue Free. showing how to quail
ify for good situation - stsnogra-
phsF or bookkssPsr. Address,
D. L. MUssELNAH. Pres,
le1O Quincy, III.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
OnlY A Max.

Many are not being benefited By
the summer vacation as they should
be. Now, Notwithstanding much ont
door life, they are little II any strong
er than teey we're. The tan on theiI
face is darker and makes them looL
healthier, but IL is only q mask. They
are shin nervous, easily tired, upset By
tri6es, and they do not eat nor sleep
well. What they need is what tones
the nerves, perfects digestion, creates
appetite, and makes sleep refreshing,
and that is Hoods sarsaparilla. Pupils
and teachers generally will find the
chief purpose Of the vacation best
subserved BY this great medicine
which as we know. "builds up the
whole system.n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Contract, for New Church

The Methodist board Of trustees has
let the contracts for the new church
and work will begin at once. N B,
Martin has the carpenter work; 40
lola firm the brick and masonry;
Oliver Mccoy the sxcavAting; Kan
sas City firm the glass co ItrsCt.
The improvements Including q
pipe organ will cost $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
WATHRWoRKa rLRcTroN !.


| lnwmat1 neAaps Vac - Rn~nAass
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The city council meet in regular
session last night. The painting Of
the city hall was left to the COMMITTEES
on building and grounds.
It was ordered that q ew ordinances
be drawn to levy tax for the Buck
eye sprinkliug district.
A petition for laying a sidewalk
on Fine street from Srd to the fair
grounds was received and rejected.
The chairman Of the street and
alley committee made . minority
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Must Give All the Road.

II seems to be unknown to motor
lists that the new road law make
special mention Of them. Under tht
state law, machines may be driven
ten miles an hour In cities and twenty
miles an hour In the country, but oil
the rules OF the road must be OBJ.
served and the driver Of the car is
compelled to stop bis machine or slow
down and do all In his power to pre-
vent a horse or team which has be-
come frightened from running away.
Another new feature Of the law lie
that township trustees are given the
power to enforce the rulings. One
thing that will be surprise to people
owning machines is that they must
give all the road to passing teams.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
The Pair,
Family

You know them; they are
numerous, and make their
presence felt everywhere. The
names of the family are Head
ache, Toothache, Earache,
Backache, Stomach ache. Neu-
ralgia, etc. They are sentinels
that warn you OF any derange-
ment of your system. When
the brain nerves become ex-
hausted or irritated, Headache
makes you miserable; if the
stomach nerves are weak, IN
digestion results, and yoN
double up with pain, and if the
more prominent nerves are af-
fected, Neuralgia simply makes
life uncomfortable. The way to
stop pain is to soothe and
strengthen the nerves. DR..
Miles Anti-Pain Pills do this.
The whole Pain family yield to
their influence. Harmless II
taken as directed.
II find DR.. Miles Anti Pain Pills an
excellent remedy for overcoming head.
ache, neuralgia and distressing pains
Of al sorts. I have used them for the
pest seven years IL this capacity with
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
ReDOlutiOnO Of Ro,peCt.

Damon lodge, No. 8, K. OF p, has
adopted these resolutions:
Whereas the Supreme Ruler Of the
universe has seen fit to remove from
among us our we'll beloved brother,
Chas. E. Cooley, therefore, be it
Resolved, that while bowling sub.
missive to His will we express our
sorrow for the brothers. untimely
death and extend our heartfelt SYM
PATTY to his parents aud brother and
aiatar
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Benson to Speak at Hope.

Hope is making preparations for q
good time ct its fair next month. The
Dispatch says a large implement
building has been leased and will be
used for display purposes. The
building will be painted and generally
fixed up, putting 1t In foe shape for
that purpose. This will leave the
Auditorium for addresses and other
forms Of entertainment during that
time. Senator A. w. Benson will de.
liver an address one afternoon and
other prominent speakers will be
there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
HOT WEATHER DEBILITY.

How to Protect Oneself Against
Heat, Fatigue and Summer Dis
ease.
Many people are SO easily affected
by the hot weather as to be capable Of
but little work during the summer
months. Inquiry into this class will
show that in nearly every instance
there is a weak stomach and more or
less indigestion. Put the digestive
organs right by using Mi-o-na stom-
ach tablets and the summer time will
prove the pleasant st, most desirable
and enjoyable season Of the year.
One little Mi-o-na tablet before each
meal will give you life, vitality, en-
ergy and physical endurance during
the heated term and ward off the or
binary diseases Of summer. Mi-o-na
is not an ordinary summer tonic or
digestive, it is true strengthened OF
the dige tive system, building up the
organs to perfect health and vitality
by curing the indigestion and abso-
lutely removing all pains and distress
in the stomach, specks before the
eyes, sick and nervous headache, and
other symptoms that come from e
weakened stomach.
Mi-o-na makes positive and lasting
cures and is sold by J. M. Gleissner
under an absolute guarantee that it
will cure all diseases Of the stomach
except cancer, or the money will be
Ask him to show you the guarantee
he gives with every SOC box of Mi-o-ra.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
David Major to Move East.

A Carlton correspondent says David
Major, father Of James Major the
bank cashier who committed suicide,
has sold his property to R. D. Hunter
and his bank stock to the bank di.
rectorS, and will move to PeInsyl.
vania. A petition is in circulation
for c. 2. SwiShor, the new cashier,
for postmaster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
LIGHTNING NEARLY GOT HIM
Carrier A. L. Young Stunned by q
Severe Shock.

Carrier A. L. Young was stunned
by lightning while delivering mail on
North Mulberry this morning. He
was near G. Benignus' when lightning
struck tree. He fell to the ground
and was unconscious for time. he
10 not seriously hurt but was NOT on
duty this afternoon. The tree was
splintered badly.
The rain was soaker and nearly 2
inches fell during the morning. This
section is willing to see q few rainless
days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Taken East for Burial.
[From Frldayls Dally.l

The funeral services Of 5. v. R.
Dawson were held at the home on
West let ct 10 O'Clock, Rev. DR.. Blsy.
ney officiating. The body was taken
to New York City for burial, Mrs.
Dawson accompanying IL. The inter-
ment will DO In WoodlAwn cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Horses Getting Busy.

Margie s., a running mare from
81. Louis. has been pur,haSed BY
Charles Stivers. She will be ready to
start out on the Northern Kansas cir
cult about Aug. IS. Several harness
horses leave Abilene at the same time,
among them Mamie H. and Wilke.
hurst.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16

Loss of Appetite is commonly
gradual; one dish after another is set
aside. 1t is one Of the first indica-
tions that the system is running
down, and there is nothing else SO
good for it as Hoods Sarsaparilla-
the best of all tonics.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
HAD An 1vRNINe BLAZE.
Gasoline Stove etarteda Fire in Joe
Lewis House.
fFH0u HridaWtn flntlv
from Fridays Daily.l

Fire broke out in the house Of J. B.
Lewis at 7th and Walnut Of about
O'Clock last evening. The FIRE depart.
ment arrived in time to control the
blaze, but not until the leAn.to kitchen,
kitchen furniture and south wall OF
the house had been destroyed. The
FIRE originated from Q defective burner
OF a gasolene stove. Loss $500, par.
TALLY Insured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
western wheat Land.

Thousands Of acres Of western land
OF sale In Thomas county. one Of The
best wheat oountiss IN tbs stsis, By
spssr 4 coulsou. Gall and Sc them.
st-H
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
For Sale!

Choice farm Of 24o acres,
smooth second bottom land 2!
miles north Of Winfield, Cow
ley County, Kansas.
1870 acres in cultivation.
IS acres in meadow.
40 acres in pasture with
never failing spring.
3 acres good orchard.
2 good wells and cistern.
7-room house.
Large barn and granary, all
new.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
More Teachers Employed.

supt. Mccormick hiss received
nsmss Of more teachers who will
teach 10 DIckinIOn county,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
SANTA FE ROUTE.

No. 800 reaches Kansas City a eiSo D. n,
Through chair cars Abilene 10 Kansas
and chicago, also for all points vest
rect connection az Strong City for all p0lhN
In Colorado and California, also direct cons
nections FIR all points Ia Oklahoma ana
Texas, Fast time, good trains and best con.
nectione for all points out OF Kansas OiHY.
kor further particulars call on or address
y. ,. Sails. agent. Santa Re. Phone 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16

Winfield is town Of 5000 people.
has excellent schools and two colleges
and abundance Of natural gas. Will
sell for cash or exchange for Dickin.
SON county land.
H. X. HUMPHREY.
Care Security Milling Co., Abilene.
Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
MISSOURI PAoIElo-AT AHR1ueroR,

WEST BOUND,
The Newark journal., 1906-11-02

TO spoil. Tnat means loss, and loss
means hard ti>ues by-and-by.
Drive stake down good and solid
put some fiat stones around it and
stack the beans about it. Put the
roots nearest to the poles. Press the
stalks down well and cover over with
a bit of oil-cloth if the weather is bad.
The culture of the earth is the most
primitive, natural and extensive en-
Tloyment of civilized life. 1t brings
with it cheerfulness and affluence,
and fosters them under its broad
wing; never deserving nor weaving
them from its parent protection.
The Newark journal., 1906-11-02

to prevent the cows going into an al
ley or feed room while stabling.
The diagram inclosed herewith, says
writer in Prairie Farmer, shows one
OF the handy gates We have in use.
They are great conveniences. The
gate proper is made of pine material
five inches in width The gate, of
course. is made to fit the place where
needed. The two outer pieces are
longer and serve as a part of the
hanger. The gate is hung upon a
twoinch gas pipe, which is in length
twice the width of the gate. Iron
straps serve the purpose of hangers
and slide upon the gas piping as a
track.
In our barn we have in use eight of
these handy gates and would not
think of getting along without them.
In one or two instances when stock
got loose they doubtless saved the
lives of the animals as our feed room
is in easy reach of the stable.
The Newark journal., 1906-11-02
Danger From the Plague

There's grave danger from the
plaoue of coughs and colds that
are so prevalent, unless you take
DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds.
Mrs. Geo. Walls of Forrest City,
Me writes, ats a Godsend to peo-
ple living in climates where colds
and coughs prevail. | find it
quickly ends them. 1t prevents
pneumonia, cures lagrippe, gives
wonderful relief in asthma and
hav fever and makes weak lungs
strong enough to ward off con-
sumption. coughs and colds. soc
and 81. Guaranteed by j. |. Stur-
divant. Trial bottle free,
The Newark journal., 1906-11-02
SKIM MlNGS.

American farmers should feed more
bran.
The hand separator is now very pop
ular and profitable.
Alfalfa will greatly change the cost
Of milk production.
If a man would have first-class
herd of COWS he should raise them
himself.
The pioneer always finds the COW
great help in obtaining food in an
unsettled country.
A COW should not always be judged
by what she is doing. but by what
she might do if given proper chance
The average of our cows is too low
in quality. We can improve 1t by
continually disposing of the poorest
Many a calf that would make a
valuable COW is sent to the butcher
because the owner could sell his milk
at a good price.
The Newark journal., 1906-11-02
STILL ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
American Farmer Learning to Do
Profitable Dairyns.

In recent conversation with the
writer, Prof. Fraser said that the
American farmer has not learned how
to make the most out of his land and
has not yet acquired the ability TO
make as much out OF his COWS as some
OF the European dairymen do. He
declares that it is easily possible for
the American cow owner to make
twice as much milk and cream out of
it as the average COW makes. This
is fourfold increase of the returns
from an acre of land
There is no doubt that the pro-
lessor is right and that we can accom-
plish four times as much as we are
doing now and with the same gen.
eral expenditure. This is a remark
able statement, but it is one easy TO
prove. The average cow is a poor
specimen of the bovine race, making
less than $50 pounds of butter in a
year. 1t is not a great stretch of the
imagination to see every COW giving
milk enough to produce at least 300
pounds OF butter per year, or all COWS
giving enough to bring the average
up to that point
On the other hand, it is not an ex-
travagant thing to believe that the
time is coming when the average acre
of land will produce twice as much
forage as at the present time In
this country we have had such
superabundance of land that we have
fallen into the habit of using it waste
fully. Some of the pastures are in
the condition in which they were
when the timber was cut off The
soil has never been turned, and the
wild grasses are the only ones to be
found. 1t takes a good many acres Of
such land to support a COW, especially
in dry summer, such as this has
been in some sections devoted to
dairying
1t will require many years yet to
awake our COW owners to the real
conditions as they exist and to COM
pare them with the conditions that
may exist. Could we drop some of
these COW owners down into the fields
of Holland or Denmark the impress
sion might be sooner made To do
profitable dairying requires wedding
out process in our methods. The
method that has been followed for
two centuries of pasturing COWS on
any kind of pasture nature may give
us should be abandoned The old
natural pasture does not produce
enough feed even when it it is not
overstocked, and it is frequently so
badly overstocked that 1t will not
produce as much as it might
The Newark journal., 1906-11-02

Growth of Dairyinq.

The growth of dairying in all the
civilized nations of the world during
the past % years has been very great.
The increase of population in the ma
tons has made it desirable to produce
concentrated foods that will keep for
long time. Dairy products in some
of their forms can be kept for long
time, and up to a certain limit the
keeping improves their digestibility.
The development of dairying has been
largely in the countries having tenn
perate climate, but the industry is
gradually working toward the torrid
regions. In the latter localities the
problems connected with the keeping
of milk are greater than in the colder
localities, but the problems of feeding
are fewer. The south will yet engage
largely in dairying.
The Newark journal., 1906-11-02
City Directory.
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Mayor, NJ. L. Arnold,
Recorder, e. W. Magness.
Treasurer, o. F. Craig,
Marshal, Walter Pascoe,
Aldermen:- f. G. Hoyt, r. B. AID
ans, G. 0. Magness, c. NJ. Edwards
and w. G. Minis.
slouncil meets first Monday night liz
each month.
CHURCHES
Methodist church, services at IL, a.
IA and 7:30 p. III. the second and fourth
in each month Rev. G. H.
Newman, pastor.
Baptist church, services at 3 p. M
Saturday before first Sunday, and
"a M. first Sunday in each month
Rey, W. ?. Jackson, pastor,
Christian church, services first and
third Sundays in each month at Il a.
m. and $50 p. IN. Rev. J. H. McDon-
ael, Pastor.
FRATERNTrfES
Dannelly Chapter r. A. NJ meets
third Saturday night |. c. Nuckolls,
e. II. P; t. II. bearing, Sec.
Newark Lodge f. & A. NJ. No. 248
meets second Saturday night. r. *.
McHenry, w. NJ; j. T. Tharp, Sec
Newark Encampment [. Q. O. F. II
meets second and fourth Wednesday
nights. Q. O. Moss, c. P. G. L. Fink,
Scribe.
Newark Camp WOW. No. 2Ss meets
second and fourth Tuesday nights in
month. c. J. Magness, G. c.; 0. F.
Craig. Clerk.
Newark Grove W. c. No. 81 meets
first and third Tuesday nights. Mrs.
e. Nj. Edwards, Guardian; n. A.
Speed, Clerk.
Newark Lodge l. O. o. F. No. 263
meets the first and third Wednesday
nights. j. w. Stone, n. G E; T. NJ.
Harrison, Secretary.
Banner Rebekah Lodge No -
meets every Saturday afternoon at }
O'Clock. Mrs. T. J. Raney, n. e.; Miss
Lucy Lawton, secretary.
Independence Lodge No. 1879 X. &
L. OF II. meets first and third Monday
nights in each month. f. NJ Edgar,
Protector; Led Griffith, Secretary
The Newark journal., 1906-11-02

FARM NOTES.

If farm conditions are not ideal. 1t
is in the power of the agriculturists
to make them so.
For cutting bands, in threshing
time, an old section off mower, rivet.
ed to piece of wood about eight
inches long, works first-rate.
The farmer who now selects and
saves seed corn, and takes good care
of it, has laid the foundation of good
crop next year.-Farm Journal
Taking the country as whole, and
averaging the various crops, one
thing is sure-the harvest is a very
encouraging one, with no signs OF
famine ahead.
If you pour the potatoes pell-melI
into the bin, don't be surprised If they
rot Bruised potatoes are very ant