davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Death Of Sister Rose.

Sister Rose Of st. Joseph's convent,
who was q teacher in the school at st.
Paul, Kas., died Friday night at the
hospital at Winfield, Kas. She was
i'll but a few days and the news Of her
death comes as q severe shock to her
many friends in this city. Sister
Rose will be remembered as Miss
Mary SINNERS before she entered St.
Joseph's Convent eighteen years ago.
Previous to this time she taught
school for several years at Grand
View, and made her home with her
uncle, the late c. Fogarty Of Junction
City.
She was one of the first to enter the
order at the convent here and made
many friends by her unfailing ccur-
tesy and pleasant ways Her sisters
in the order here deeply feel their
loss as we'll 80 many friends.
The funeral was held Monday morn
ing at Wichita, and the remains were
inferred in the Catholic cemetery at
that place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

gained fifty members net during the
year.
This is a record highly Creditable to
the church and to its popular pastor,
Rev. =. s. Blayney, D. D., Ph. D. 1t
has been one OF the busiest years Of
DR.. BIayney's 1s years pastorate here.
He has prepared and delivered 100
new sermons; has offlciated at rs fun
erals and 20 weddings, and delivered
ten public addresses outside the
church. As the dean Of the Abilene
and Dickinson county ministry. DR..
Blayney enjoys a wide popularity won
BY bis earnestness, his eloquence and
bis unfailing kindness.
The above record Of his past years
work is but part Of the many duties
that come to him-and he performs
Them all well. Abilene is glad that
his church so thoroughly appreciates
ais services for the city is proud to
rave him connected with its public
lie.
The Sunday school reelected R.
u. White, superintendent; F. E. Not
orr, assistant; Philo Halleck and
rank Ackers. secretaries; Edith Cor
mack, treasurer; Miss Mcvaugh and
'essie Minor, organists. 1t has an
nrollment Of 226 and gave 500 to
enevOlence last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Prof. j. B. Corbett
Passes to His Reward

Prof. John b. Corbett died Satur.
day evening at the home Of his daugh.
ter, Mrs. H. 3. Ellison. after a few
days illness succeeding a period Of
frail health. Funeral services were
held Monday at o'clock at the
house, his pastor, Rev. Fuller Berg
stresser, officiating. Burial was in
Abilene cemetery. A large number
Of friends was present to show respect
for his memory and the floral tributes
were many and beautiful.
In the death Of Prof. Corbett Abb
lene has lost citizen OF culture and
reiinement--a gentleman in the truest
sense OF the term. He quietly pasted
from the land Of our breathing into
the Inheritance Of the saints. Mr..
Mr.. Corbett was born In Guernsy
county, Ohio, on Jan. I, 1S42. He
was 8 graduate Of Wittenberg College,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

regular semi-annual dividend Of 10
per cent was declared.
"A panic was averted at the M. E.
church a few Sundays ago by the
nerve Of woman. She had noticed
a mouse on the floor but as it had run
behind q pile Of folding chairs dis
missed 1t from her thoughts. Later
she discovered it running up her dress
and grasping 1t with one hand chok-
ing 1t. A man setting near disposed
Of It and no one in the church was
disturbed.
Mrs. Lizzie Wengel Shirk writes
from Pasadena, California: 1--WE
could not get along without the RE-
FLEcToR for 1t Is as a weekly letter
from our home town. Christmas
here was most perfect day. We ex-
pect to spend a week or ten days en-
the seashore. My sister, Mrs. E. A.
Avis Of Thomas. Okla, left a short
time ago for the east after enjoying
for two months the climate and
flowers Of Sunny California"
p. L. Friz writes from Waukesha,
Wisconsin: II suppose 1t is in order
to say that myself and family are all
well as usual that the past year has
brought US many pleasures also some
troubles. One Of our deepest regrets
vas the fact that owing to the small
oox scare we did not think It wise to
visit old friends and scenes while at
'alina in April last. We had planned
Q spend two weeks at Abilene but
1cePt q few hours l was there one
ay, we did not get to see the old
riends and places which was part Of
ur visit west. We hope for better
uck next time"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
The Lecture Course.

The next number in the popular
lecture course will be Charles Denni-
son Kellogg, the noted naturalist,
iamiliarly known as "The Bird Man. "
With his charming lecture on bird
life, bis perfect imitation of their
songs, and the beautiful pictures Of
their haunts, this will be an evening
Of absorbing Interest. Mr.. Kellogg
willbe here on Tuesday. Jan. IA, at
s;l6 O'Clock. STANDING room only"
tickets have been sold at three Of the
four entertainments in this years
course There should be larger at.
tendance at KellOgg's lecture.reeital
than at any Of the other numbers.
There are 50 seats in the gallery un-
reserved for the season.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Tribute to Early
Day Abilene Settler

The first master Of Benevolent lodge
A. +. & A. M, Of Abilene was J. B
McGonigsl who died last week. Al
past masters night Of the lodge J. B.
Case delivered graceful tribute to
his memory. He said:
eWhen Kansas was in her youth
and Abilene was in its infancy, and
this portion OF the state was one broad
public domain; when the North Amer
ican Indian, the buffalo and the ante
dope could be seen upon the prairie;
when Abilene was largely The border
land OF civilization and the home OF
the Texas cattle trade, Dickinson
county sparcely settled and nothing
discernable upon the prairie but Texas
cattle, there came into our midst
Captain. James B. McGonigal whom !
then met and afterward learned to
know well.
HE came with the Ohio colony and
soon afterward started the first brick
yard plant and from the brick made
by his own hands built o house for
himself on his homestead three miles
northwest Of town and which still
remains mark to his memory.
Captain McGonigal was one Of the
few Masons in the town at that time
and was one Of those who were instru-
mental in organizing q lodge of
Masons at this place. Through his
untiring effort and perseverance the
lodge was first chartered in 1871 and
was made the first Wor-
shipful Master Of this small organiza-
tion which rapidly grew in numbers
sndstrength under his ever watchful
care, until it became one OF the most
potential in the early days Of Kansas.
He had done so much for the lodge
bis first year that he was reelected to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Obituary.

Henry Sommer, one Of the early
settlers Of the county, died Saturday
morning at the home Of Marion Sterl.
ing. Mr.. Sommer was born on the
Atlantic Ocean, May End, 1881, and
came with his parents to Ohio where
he grew to manhood. In 1852, he
was united in marriage to Katherine
Winger who died in, 1875. There
was born to this union ten children
all Of whom are living except Henry
who died In 1892.
In 1874 Mr.. Sommer came to Ran
sas and settled on farm four miles
south Of Abilene where be remained
six years He then noTed 70 the
Elmo neighborhood where be re-
mained til called hence.
Sunday morning at l0:Se q brief
ssrviSe was held at the home conduct
% byBsv. T. K. Johnston. pastor Of
ths n. Z. church after which the re-
nains were tukeu 70 Abasss for
burial
Re Nns = man who siood high u
- ssilnaiion Of bic nsighborI and
vii % missed hy ,p.eilpss ast
aisndt -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

The city council held meeting Mon.
day evening and considerable business
was done,
Petition for crossing on Buckeye at
northwest corner Of court house block,
granted.
Petition for paving End street de-
ferred to adjourned meeting Jan. 20.
Communication from Mr.. Brooks Of
the Christie Grain Co. asking the
council to reconsider the license tax
passed at the last meeting was de-
ferred with the request that Mr..
Brooks furnish the council a copy Of
the charter under which the company
operates in the state for their conSid-
Grafton.
Report Of library and quarterly re-
port Of treasurer were presented and
ordered placed on file as also the re-
ports Of the cemetery sexton, street
commissioner and police Judge.
B. W. Brenneman was present by
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Mrs. ). L. House died at her home
in Wheatland Monday evening after a
lingering illness. The funeral will be
held tomorrow morning at the house,
interment in Fairview cemetery. She
was aged Sc years and was a sister Of
Glen Bell.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

the position ui WorshIpinl Master.
He was q man without enemies and a
man with legion Of friends. His
path was not always, stfs#n with
roses as he suffered the Privations
aud hardships as pioneer which
were many and severe in those strug-
Cling early days. No matter what
personal hardships he suffered, he
was at all times working toward the
upbuilding of the community and Of
Dickinson county and his lodge; al.
ways giving his time and means to-
ward it as cheei fully as though work
ing for his own interests. There was
no diffusion in his career. He was
not distracted by ambition, the love
Of wealth, the desire for ease and
luxury, the attractions Of books or
art. On the contrary, the things
that appealed to him most were those
which concerned bis every day home
life-doing little things which help to
benefit mankind and which make the
world brighter, truer and better.
Toward his family he was ever
gentle, kind, thoughtful; toward his
friends he was always steadfast,
worthy, true. He was not hampered
by personal necessities; his wants
were few; bis habits frugal and unos-
He believed that there
was no acquisition so splendid as
moral courage and no impulse SO
heroic as an unconquerable purpose
10 love truth.
"And by these characteristics we
Lnew him best and Mis- passing to that
undiscovered country from whose 8
'ourne no traveller returns, has left 4
IS a reverence for his memory that q
lme in its ruthless ravage can never
face"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
col. N. M. Murdook naad.

Wichita, Jan. 2.-Colonel Marsh"
NJ. Murdock, postmaster OF this city
and editor Of the Wichita Eagle, died
Thursday morning at / o'clock, after
an Illness Of two weeks. He suffered
from eirrhosis Of the liver and catarrh
Of the stomach. During the last two
days he could not recognize even his
most intimate friends. His son, Con-
gresham Victor Murdock, arrived
Wednesday from Washington. Marsh"
hurdock was 70 years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
Mira ,JoseDb span0ler IA serIou,

Mrs. Joseph Spangler is seriously
III.
The county commissioners are
holding their regularly quarterly ses
sion.
Marriage license: Miss Florence
Huff and Percy w. Reese, both Of
Solomon.
Frank Winsler Of Rocky Ford,
Colorado, gets on the preferred list
Of REFLECTOR subscribers by paying
up to 1912.
Invitations have been received
for the wedding Of John L. Swartz Of
Kersey, Colo, to Miss Lulu Brubaker
Of Evans, Colo, Wednesday, Jan. s.
Walter Kern writes from Calgary,
Canada: 1--WE are all we'll. Weather
is fine here; are having a little snow
Just now-12 above zero this morn
ing"
j. W. Romberger writes from St.
Joseph; 81 want to renew my sub
scription for the best paper Of Dickin-
son, the REFLECTOR. Give my best
regards to the boys"
&C. A. Snider, one Of Abilene's
carriers, resigned today to take effect
Jan. 20. Ira Johntz will succeed
him. Abilene will be mighty sorry
to lose Charlie. He will move to
Michigan.
Claude Newland. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Newland. celebrated
New Years by falling out Of a hay
oft and breaking bis left arm. He Is
yettiug along well but does not like
hat form Of entertainment.
Rev. Z. L. GraybIll writes from
Iedgwiok, Kansas: The REFLECTOR
; always q welcome visitor at our
IOuse. We are always anxious to
ear What is going on in our home
Ounty. We wish you and all our
riends happy New Year"
Solomon Tribune: The last
uartsrly meeting Of the directors Of
be Cltissns' ststs bank vns hsld last
Iondsy evening. ~ this nesilng,
sIidsl Plneing gsod round ssn Of
,s s.rulsgP = - sarllu, fusd, lha
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
New Lutheran officers.

At the congressional meeting OF the
Lutheran church held Sunday the
following officers were elected for
three years each, elder, J. G. Roger;
deacon, H. L. Humphrey; trustee, S.
r. CowSn. The church had a sue
cessful and progressive year in 1907,
raising more money than ever in the
history Of the organization.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Council Was Busy
With City Affairs

his attorney and asked for a rehearing
IN the matter Of his sewer tax which
matter was referred to the sewer COM
mittee.
A bicycle ordinance was read and
referred to the committee.
An ordinance extending East Srd
street, and one extending the limits
Of Sewer No. 8, one making 1t q mis-
demeanor to plow, dig or deface the
public streets with penalty attached
Of 500 fr violation, and an ordin-
ance compelling the removal Of snow
by owner or occupant Of premises
from the sidewalk within 1S hours
after falling with penalty of e25 for
neglect, we're all passed.
The mayor appointed and council
confirmed John Murphy as water COM
missioner to succeed s. A. Cooper
whose term expires Jan. S1st, 1908.
On motion adjourned to meet Jan.
20.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Installation of W. o. W.

Installation of W. o. W. officers
last Monday with a full team in work.
ing order: AL Reese, Past C. c.;
P. johnson. G. c.; A. H. Benedict,
Adv. Lieut.; G. H. Carrier, banker;
Il. W. George, clerk; M. N. johnson,
escort; Chas. Rush, watchman; VIM.
Kaufman, sentry; J. H. Sprinkle. W.
A. Minor, AL Nixon, managers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Springfield, Ohio, in the class Of 1866,
and also Of the Lutheran Theological
Seminary at Springfield. For three
years after his graduation he was
principal Of Mendoza Academy at
Mendoza, ILL.,, and then became pastor
Of st, Marks Lutheran church In st.
Louis, Mo-, where he remained until
1872, when he came TO Abilene as
principal Of the public schools. More
than twenty-five years ago he went to (
Bunker Hill, engaging in business
and making success Of it. He was
county superintendent Of schools Of
Russell county for several terms and
was once member Of the Kansas leg
islature. Three years ago he came
to Abilene, making his home with his
only child, Mrs. H. E. Ellison, and
there he passed away full Of years
and good works.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
ACurious Sale Bill.

An Abilene man has shown us the
following sale bill, which was used in
Pike county, NO., over sixty years
ago:
PUBLIC SALE.
State Of Missouri, County Of Pike,
to whom it may concern: The under
signed will, on Tuesday, September
%. A. D.. lS46, sell at public outcry
for cash on premises where Coon
creek crosses the Mission road, the
following chattles to wit:
6 yoke oxen with yoke and chains,
2 wagons with beds, 8 niger
wencbes, s buck niggers. 5 nigger
boys, ? prairie PiOws, IS steel traps.
l barrel picked cabbage, / hogbsad
tobacco. lot OF niger hoes: / spin
mag wheel, l loom. ISfox hounds. .
lot Of coon, mink and skunk skins and
, lot OF other ARTICLES
An EWine 10 California
goHrDoz
Echnrd Roe, Cfysr
Trls h1sd-chosss, nPpltE - hsrd
|I1E
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Bailey . Candidate.

Atchinson. Kan, Jan. 2.-Ex-oov.
ernor W. J. Bailey stated Wednesday
that while he did not desire to enter
a contest for the nomination for gov
ernor. yet II nominated by the repub-
ilcan convention March be wiz &C
cept the nomination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Presbyterians Close
a Prosperous Year

The annual meeting Of the Pres
byterian church was held Sunday
morning. J. s. Bigler, A. W. Rice
and J. A. Wilkie were reelected on
the board Of elders; H. c. Lifts, pres
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Special to the Reflector.
TOPEKA, Jan. IA call for
special session of the legislature was
issued today by Gov. Hoch. 1t will
convene Thursday, Jan, 16 and will
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

ident, G. A. Case, secretary, and A.
W, Rice, treasurer; J. N. Burton, N.
B. Martin, F. G. Puliver and w. W.
Davis were reelected trustees. The
reports showed all debts paid and a
surplus in the treasury. The church
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
RIver La b cIoaIna.

Ia Crosse. Wls.. Jan. THE Mis-
slsslppi river was froten over Wed
nesday a. ihis place and other upper
river pointa Thls vas he latest date
On record foI lhs river 70 b closed hF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Bind Leap Year Ran.

A pleasant leap year dance was
given in K. P. hall Saturday evening.
About 20 couples we're present, the
girls doing all their part Agnes
Curry and Ruth HArger served punch
and all had . ane time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Civil Service Examination.

CIvlI Service Examination.
An examination for clerk and car
rier will be held at the postofIice in
this city on February l5. 1t is in
charge Of H. D. Focht, secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Barred PIyuouth Roek coekereIs.
For sale a ny placs . miles souih
Of Abilene. Farmsrs phons line.
ss-1iasr lEn I. szanz
ne 1 ttnn4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Eichnrd Roe, CiysE
ms ha.d-slss;s, sPpl,~ r-,'hsrd
--llr
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
lTHE END.


Naturally makes them shrink from the
indicate questions, the obnoxious on.
smlnstions, and unpleasant local treat
ments, which some physicians considsr
essential In the treatment Of diseases Of
women. Yet, II help can b had, Il %
better TO submit to this ordeal than let
the disease grow and spread. The troubls
isthst 80 often'the woman undergoes oil
the annoyance and shame for nothing.
Thousands\Qf women who have been
cured BY Dr. Nerce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton wriA In Appreciation OF the cure
which dispehSes>xlsl the examinations
and local treatmentSS There Is no other
medicine 50 le-and safe for delIcata
women as rFayorIte PrescrIptIon.' Il
cures debllitating drains, lrfegllarIty and
female weakness. 1t always helps. Il
almost always cures. It is strictly nom
alcoholic, non secret, all its ingredients
being printed on its bottle-wrapper; con-
tains no deleterious or habit-forming
drugs, and every native medicinal root
entering into its composition has the full
endorsement Of those most eminent In the
several schools OF medical practice. Some
OF these numerous and strongest Of pro-
fessional endorsements Of its ingredients,
will be found in Q pamphlet wrapped
around the bottle, also In a booklet mailed
free on request, BY DR.. r. v. Pierce, Of
Buffalo, N, Y. These professional en-
dorsements should have far more weiehs
than any amount Of the ordinary lay, or
non-professional testimonials.
The most intelligent women nov-s-dsys
insist on knowing what they take Is med.
icine instead Of opening their mouths like
lot Of young birds and gulping down
whatever Is offered them. sFavorite Pre-
seription' Is Of KNOWN coNPosrrIox. a
makes weak women strong and sick
women well.
aDr. Piere's Medical Adviser b sent }svs
% receipt Of stamps 10 poy expense Of
mailing only. Send 10 Dr.. & Y. Pierca
Buffalo, N. Y, q one-cent stamps for "a,
per-coyersd, or 81 stamps for eIosh- hoand.
~ sick consult the Doctor, free Of chsrrs
by letter. Al such communicat jous are
held safrsdly confidential.
pr, Perce'3 Rlesssnt Pellets invieorsts
10,LI[
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
PAWNEE ROCK PEBBLES.

PAWNEE ROCK PEBBLES.
From the Herald. July 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Armstrong are
the proud parents Of a boy born Mon
day, July 2tth. ..
Ben c. Unruh has moved to town
and is occupying Benz. P. Unruh's
house In the north part Of town. Ben
viii farm some land near the city.
Henry @. Unruh returned Monday
from Greensburg where he had helpet
George Dirks move his goods from
here. George has moved out there.
and will make that place his home.
The hotel has changed hands again.
A deal was closed last evening where
BY Mrs. Martha Goatley became the
new landlady. She will take possess
sion Saturday evening, and Mrs. VIII
hams and family Will 60 to Hutchin.
son, where they will conduct a room
ing house.
A politician was in town one day
this week looking after his fences.
He did considerable laundering about
the city, pretending to know this in.
dividual snd that one. As a matter
OF fact, threefourths of those he cleo.
tioneered we're harvest hands and ho-
boes, who enjoyed the cigars as well
as any body.-Albert News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
CHAPTER XXI.

Five bells In the forenoon watch on
o. Britannia The great ship in the
perfection Of readiness, so clean that
you could have eaten your dinner of
her decks with Q clear conscience IL
you wished; her 700 men in spick and
span uniforms, her officers gorgeous
n gold lace, royal blue and spotlesa
white; her marines in vivid scarlet:
her masts decked with flags from fiy.
'ag-tib to spanker-boom end, her yards
nAnned with row after row Of sailors,
others mustered around the great guns
% the main deck, was ready for a visit
rom her august master.
Everybody on the ship was full Of
settlement except the lonely prisoner
n the gunroom. A barge was seen
pulling from the shore and from a
hagstaff forward the royal ensign fut.
tered out in the fresh morning breeze
In a few moments a little man in 4
shovel hat and plain civilians dress
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
CHAPTER XIII.
The Klnq,s jest.

A short time after two boats pulled
away from the Britannia In one OF
than sat the majesty Of EnRIand
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31
-, -
Weak Women

10 weak and ailing women. there Is at least ons
must be combined. One is local, one q constitn.
nonAl. but both are Important both essentisl
d. Shops Night Cure Is the Local
". Shops Restorative, the Constitutional.
fhsfomer-Dr. 6hoop' Night Cwe-iss topicsl
mucous membrane suppodtory remedy, while Dr.
Shops Restorative Is wholly an internal treat.
ment The Restorative reaches throughout -
e em gstem, ssskins The repair Of III nsrvA
The Night Cure. q its mana implisa Do A.
WORK while you sleep. II soothes Sofs and in6sR
q mucous sufsces ball local Wsaims1see spd
Discharges, while The Restorative saseS neryom
e1gtement uves renewed veor and smbition-
builds up wasted nssuss bringing sboui reneVsd
s1ensth. usor and snergy.s fSh Dr.. 6hoops
= ks 90 :s Or LGuid-,ss ssnsnl to1il
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31

There was more rufiing Of Z hughes,
more rolling Of drums, more blaring Of
trumpets, more laundering Of guns,
more hurrahing from the men, as the
little king. thoroughly delighted With
bis royal clemency, was rowed back
to the shore. eu 1' $50 1881 -
The other boat departed shortly
after the kings, without exciting the
slightest attention. The officer Of the
deck escorted Darlington over the side,