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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09

Miss Blanche Hobble closed very
successful term Of school at Highland
(Dist. No. 81 five miles southwest Of
Abilene on Friday, April Sd. 1t is
seldom that so large agathering come
together as was gathered there. Every
family in the district was represented
and some from neighboring districts
and from Abilene were there.
The early morning was spent in
rehearsal and game Of ball between
the G. X. B.. G. and Highland which
resulted in q score Of II to 10 In favor
OF Highland. At the noon hour the
ladies prepared a most bountiful
spread to which all did justice. Fol-
lowing the dinner q most excellent
program was rendered by the pupils.
Too much cannot be said Of the work
Of Miss Hobble in preparing the chill
dren for this entertainment.
Miss Hobble has not only main
taiped the high standard Of this
school but has placed it on'a still
higher plane. She has not only kept
up the general school work but by
her efforts has added about $50 worth
supplies to the school.
It is unnecessary to say that Miss
Hobble will come back to Highland
next year as all joined in expressions
Of appreciation Of the years work Just
finished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09

superior to that of the ordinary
circus. E
"The Merry Widows" new musi-
cal production consisting of high class
music, beautiful costumes and beauti-
full costumes and beautiful girls.
"Pharoah's Daughter" one OF the
largest and best illustrations ever
carried by a travelling organization
showing beautiful costumes with
beautiful electrical effects, beautiful
dances and show that makes every
body stop and say, "How do they do
it"
.'Creation," or the beginning Of the
world, and electrical and mechanical
show imported direct from New York
City by Mr.. Parker for the No. 2
company. This show was built by
the famous Roltaire, who has built
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
Repart d Diatrict No. q

Central Buckeye school for the 7th
month ending April s: Attendance,
Ss.s per cent? punctuAlity. 100 per
cent. Those neither tArdy nor absent
during month we're: FrApces, Helen
and Grace Grove. John Bightbill.
Edith, Ralph, Frank and Arretta
Haynes. Mae aud Scott Hinkls, Guy
Lahr, Helen Picking. Grace Psttin,
Merab Adams. Helen and Gladys
shuey, Clara and Mary sachau, Hazel,
Florence, Elizabeth, Bertha and Mary
ZOok.
For the entire term: Attendance,
% per cent; PunOtuAllty, 90 per cent.
Those neither sbsent nor tardy we're
John Bightbir. ArEstia and Frank
haynes, Hassl. RlOFsnoe, Elisabeth
and Bertha zOok. Lseb. Humble,
49,
tcAonef' .tsf fe
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
Two Bills for Abilene'S
Public Building

building bill, because 1t helps with
the constituencies. They need some
new buildings authorized to help
them In their campaigns. The tip
has gone out that the bill may possi-
bly, be bad provided the money isn't
wasted on battleships. It's 8 hard
problem most Of the members are
called upon to decide.
Among the bills introduced are
these:
By Senator Long -Coffeyville, In
dependence, Concordia,' Wellington,
Abilene, each 100000; Kansas City
(extensiOn), s2OO,OOo; Great Bend,
S75,OOO; EmPoria (extenSion). $4,000.
By Congressman Calderhead-Abi-
lene. Clay Center and COncordia, $780,
900 for each city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
Country Schools
Are Now Closing

Grove school north Of Hope to help
the teacher and pupils celebrate the
closing Of most successful term Of
school. The day was ideal and BY
eleven o'clock teams were coming
from all directions, bringing baskets
and boxes filed with good things to
eat. District 81 has some mighty
good cooks and we think they did
their best for this occasion. Games
were played until dinner was an
nounced. 1t was then that the
teacher, MIR. Isaac DeMersseman,
showed his command Of the pupils.
At the tap Of the bell the games were
stopped and the boys stepped to the
door, hats in hand and were told to
take the places assigned to them and
a more orderly set Of girls and boys
never surrounded table. The
tables were made Of l6 foot boards
placed on top Of the desks. After
dinner q fine program was rendered,
which consisted Of instrumental
music, defamation, dialogues and
songs which pleased all. At the
close Of the program vote Of thanks
was rendered Mr.. DeMersseman Tor
the excellent work done.
Mr.. DeMersseman is fine teacher
and q gentleman in every respect and
many regrets were heard that he was
leaving the district. He takes with
him the good wishes Of the patrons
and the many friends he has made
during his stay with us. He will
succeed wherever he may go.
D. H. RODGERS, Director.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
Parker Carnival Coming
TO Abilene, April l6-l7-l8

oil Of the large electrical and mechan-
ical shows used at the large exposi-
tions in the world throughout the
last quarter century.
''Hale's Tours" scenes of the
world; funny old ''Katzenjammer
Castle" remodeled; "How Old Is
Ann" the show that keeps them all
figuring; the large Eli Ferris Wheel;
the three abreast, jumping Carry-Us-
All; combined with many other fea-
lures to numerous to mention will
complete the equipment Of the G. W.
Parker show. which will all positively
be exhibited on Mr.. Barker's lot April
10th, 18th and 18th, and the patrons
are promised many new and novel
free attractions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09

WASHINGTON, April 7.-"Will you
have four battleShips and no public
building bill, or two battleshipS and
$15,OOO,OOO, gentlemenP It's up to
you"
That's the idea In the lower house
Of congress. Uncle Joe Cannon backs
the Interrogatory, according to mem
bers Of the house, who didn't know
just where they got of in such situ-
alton. The speaker is absolutely OPP
posed to the big naval program Of
President Roosevelt. The president
wants six battleships authorizedt be
is "dead set" for four; he would con"
slider 1t ignominy not to get two.
The speaker thinks two is the outside
limit.
The house members want public
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
Mrs. william Hunter Dead.

Mrs. Ellen Hunter, wife Of william
Hunter. died at 7;SO Sunday evening
at her home on South Second street.
She was one Of seven children in the
family who came from England. Two
others survive her, Mrs. Rudolph
Ppienninger and Richard Sloan Of
Solomon. Her own two children died
several years ago and are buried at
Albany, n. Y. The surviving hus-
band has the sympathy Of many
friends in bis sorrow.
The funeral services viii be held
from tie house It $50 Tuesday, Rev.
8 3 Beta oAsiating. Buriai In Abi-
iess osastery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
Eighty-Fourth Birthday.

Mrs. Julia Z. Murphy, living on
East Fourth street, was pleasantly
surprised yesterday evening by her
daughter, Mrs. Courtney, and a NUM-
Der Of friends who arranged birth
day dinner and a social good time at
the home Of Mrs. Courtney. Quite q
mum Der Of iriends.came in to help In
the good time. Mrs. J. E. Murphy
has lived good many years in Abb
lene, formerly living in East Dickin-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE.
c. M. Carver Lost q $500 Horse but
Saved His Life.


G. M. Carver had . narrow escape
from death on the road between De-
troit and Chapman yesterday. He
approached the U. P. crossing at the
cut near Jack Nash's place and the
horse was frightened by a freight
train that was also going west along
side the roadway. The horse ran,
became uncomfortable and went
nearly on the track. He bent all his
strength OH one rein and turned the
horse sufficiently to let the buggy
clear the engine but the horse was
struck, thrown in the ditch and killed.
Mr.. Carver was not hurt but 1t was
he narrowest escape he ever knew.
The horse was valued at $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
=ABTLENE. KANSAS, THURSDAY MORNING. APRIL 9 1908
LITTLE CHILD LOSES
LIFE IN THE FLAMES
Fatal Fire at 8. ii. LenheFt's Resi-
dence Sunday.

dence Sunday.
AT s O'Clock Sunday afternoon fire
broke out in the' residence Of 8. H.
Lenhert on North Kinney from the ex-
plosion of gasoline stove; Amy, the
cne-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lenhert, was burned to death;
Mr.. Lenhert was burned on face and
hands The house was nearly de-
stroyed.
The son Cyrus who had been i'll was
cooking an egg on the kitchen stove
and his baby sister was sitting on the
floor eating bread and butter. The
mother was in the yard feeding chick
ems and the father reading In the
sitting room. Suddenly the stove
exploded probably through the boy
using kerosene oil.
Mr.. Lenhert and the neighbors
thought a gun had been fired. He
ran into the room, then saw what had
happened and tried to rescue the baby
whose clothes had been ignited by the
flames. He burned himself badly on
hands and face but the kitchen was
In flames and he could not reach the
child. John Stewart and Fred
Broughton, early on the ground,
made a dash for her and brought out
the lifeless body taking 1t to DR..
Hays home.
Some confusion In the alarm made
the fire department delay In finding
the place. When 1t arrived 1t could
save only the frame Of the house. A
few pieces Of furniture only were
saved. The house had been newly
furnished and the loss 10 severe one
on the family which lost much cloth
ing, etc, The loss Is over $1,000
with $l.i00 insurance.
The pathetic death Of the little
child caused much sympathy for the
family. Mr.. Lenhert made a brave
fight to save her and was heartbroken
when be found himself powerless.
The neighbors have been especially
kind and are doing all in their power
to aid the. family.
The boy, Cyrus, was not burned
and he says he had stepped out Of the
room when the explosion occurred
which seems probable. He insists
that he did not use kerosene in the
stove, so that the real Cause Of the OK.
plosion is not definitely known. The
burial Of the baby will be a private
one Tuesday. ~.
A donation Of s61.25 was raised
among those at the fire and 500 more
has been subscribed today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09

valued at only two million dollars
less. Bye, oats, barley and potatoes
follow in order. The report is coz.
pared with the previous year and in
dicateS an increase Of IS per cent 10
value Of crops and this increase is
credited 10 irrigation. Nearly tb,-
600, 900 scres were under cultivation
and the average value Of crops per
acre Is gYlen at t12.ss. lows ranks
arst In corn. oats and potatoes. Kan
sas arst In wheat and Esbraskz frsi
IN re. Ths report slSO shovI an IN
olsass II I've stock Of $50 pr oeai
Sinol 1870
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
STATES FREE TWINE AID.
Home Merchants Have the First
Call Here.

SShA AASASs
Says the Downs Times, 1--WE re-
ceived a communication from Govern
or Hoch last Saturday with the re-
quest to "please publish" 1t told all
about the binding twine plant at the
penitentiary and what q good thing
it was, still 1t was nothing more or
less than an advertisement that would
cost the local dealer or any other In
stitution several dollars to. have it
published In this paper. We have
consigned the communication to the
waste basket simply because we see
no good reason why we should adver-
tise binder twine for the great state
OF Kansas free Of charge and make the
local dealer pay ten cents pei single
column inch for the same kind Of ad.
vertisIng."
That Is the way 1t Impressed tnis
paper exactly, and the communication
went into the waste paper basket.
There isn't an implement dealer in
Abilene who doesn't advertise In the
REFLECTOR, paying money therefore.
The REFLECTOR could not, with good
grace charge them and then put in
matter free Of charge, directly to their
injury. The twine plant may pay
but we notice that the state does not
publish the figures any more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
Stubbs' Friend Not Encouraged.

HERINoroN, April s.-S. N. Lee Of
Kansas City, Mo-, has been in town
the last three days looking up his
friend stubbs' gubernatOrial interests.
He left yesterday for his home in
Kansas City apparently not much en-
couraged With the local conditions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09

Rev. Harvey J. Frey writes from
South Africa that a commodlouss
brick building 1882 feet has been
completed on their mission compound
to be used both as a chapel and q
schoolroom. Seven had been bap-
tised, the work was increasing, the
attitude Of the surrounding natives
was favorable. Mrs. Frey and their
little son were enjoying good health
as was the writer at the time OF mall
ung the above, Feb. l.
Miss Lizzie Hershey, daughter OF
Noah G. Hershey is now located in
Tong Hsiang, China, as a-missiOnary.
She reports the receipt Of funds and
missionary goods recently sent her
by friends here and in Iowa.
Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Swanson after
having spent the winter in Johannes
burg, Transvaal, returned about FEB.
Is to Natal, where they are employed
by the Hsphzibah Mission society as
teachers in Beaulah Mission school.
Mrs. Swanson was formerly Miss
Barbara Hershey and lived at Belle
Springs, this county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
PUrs KANSAS FIRST.
State Given Leading Place in Union
PaciRe Report.

The statistical bureau Of the Union
Pacific passenger department has is
sued . statement complied frOm
government reports showing the value
tof farm products in seventeen states
west Of the Mississippi in 1907 % have
been . billion and ninety-Ons million
dollars. Corn leads IN Produodon,
bsing vAlusd at nearly half > billion
dsnsrs. Wlntsr Whsat isnaEt, valusd
q tsoO,ooO, O,cos - densssis bay vps
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09

The Woman's Presbyterial society
Of the Solomon Presbytery will meet
at Clyde April 9s-9s. Mrs. s. M.
Hall Of this city is president Of the
society. 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09

EDITOR REFLECTOR: On Friday,
April Srd, a large number Of patrons
Of the district and friends from sur
rounding districts gathered at Maple
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09

san county, being among the earliest
settlers. We are glad that at eighty
four she still enjoys good portion Of
health and Vitality.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-09
More Dickinsonians
and Their Doings

Jay G. Sage, well known Chap
man boy and son of the present mayor
there, has for several years been ia
the service Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company and is now work
ing at Evanston, WyO. He is married
and with his wife lives there and is
doing nicely.
The following news item appeared
in the Indian Witness, the largest
Methodist organ in India, under date
Of March 5: ,tRev. and Mrs. D. W.
Zook, accompanied BY the children Of
Rev. J. H. Martin, deceased, left
Calcutta today by the British-lndia
steamer Matiana. From several
sources beside the Bengal Annual
Conference On. E.), which was in
session at the Time, came expressions
of sympathy and also Of material aid.
Mr.. Zook expressed their warm aP-
probation Of all the kindness shown,
particularly to the Bengal Conference
for its action as q body. Mr.. and
Mrs. Zook hope to return to India
with reiniorcements in few
months"
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-11-27

3EtRs.M
INs5Rss
1$S.S .
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-30
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE,
Review Readers Received Sample Copies Of Ii G
Great Daily This Afternoon.

All of the big Review family re-
ceived sample copies of the Great
Chicago Tribune this afternoon.
Taken with the Review and its Week
ly Magazine it completes the circle
and the three papers give to any
home all the current literature IT
needs. The Tribune gives all the
news of the great world, the Review
gives all the news of every nook and
Granny of Crawford county and the
Magazine Section provides delightful
reading for the leisure hour. Until
February first we offer this great
combination. The Review, The Irib-
une. daily except Sunday, and the
Weekly Magazine for So. so. Four
hundred and sixteen separate papers
for three hundred and fifty cents. It
is wonderful bargain. 1t is ex-
elusive with the Review. We invite
all our readers to take advantage of
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-30
SOME SOCIAL NOTES.

The many friends of Miss Georg la
Ferrell gave her an elaborate and
beautiful shower on Tuesday at the
home of Miss Margarey McHenry-
About thirty young ladies were
present. Miss Ferrell was very
much surprised and delighted with
her friends thoughtfulness. The
parlor was decorated in red With
plenty of red hearts. A large basket
was filled with the gifts which coa-
sisted of cut glass. silver, linen and
many other lovely gifts. A verse was
read with each present and many
were exceedingly clever. Refresh
ments were served in the dining ROOM
where the color scheme was green
and white. The refreshments we're
also in the same colors. 1t was %
beautiful party and high tribute to
MISS Ferrell's popularity.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-30
LITTLE CHANGE
AT NEW YEAR
SAME OLD BUNCH WILL HOLD FORTH AT
COURT HOUSE,
SHERIFF IS THE EXCEPTION
Meehan Will Go To Farming While Cummins
Gets Fat Office. John Carey Succeeds
John Cook.
'IFF IS THE EXCEPTION

The returns of the last election
showed how completely the democrat
ic ring of Office holders has it
self entrenched and there will be
little change at the court house as a
result of the New Year. The two
republicans, Uncle Morris and P. j..
Klinker have also stemmed the tide
and will be again the only republicans
in the court house.
The personel of the board of SUPER
visors will be the same as last year
with the exception that John Cook.
the watchdog of the county treasury,
the thorn in the flesh of all the bill
padders and cross-cutters and slip
shodders. will give place to Easy
John Carey. After this the court
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-30
CORNER BOOK
STORE CHANGES
H. |. ALLARD SELLS INTEREST IN PROSPER.
Gus STORE TO FORMER PARTNER.
GEO. B. SMITH NOW PROPRIETOR
Will Make Numerous Improvements
Equipment and Will Add Complete Line
ofSheet Music to Stock.

The most important business
change which the New Year brings
is in the ownership of the known
Corner Book Store, store which has
been one of Denison S trading centers
since the town was in It's infancy.
Only last year the firm of Allard &
Smith purchased this old established
business from U. G. johnson and now
Mr.. Allard retires, the sole ownership
passing to Mr.. Geo. B. Smith.
Mr.. Allard. the retiring member
of the firm. has had a phenomenal
career as a merchant in Denison.
By unique and persistent advertising
methods and by Offering new and
attractive line of goods to Crawford
county buyers his two stores have
been immensely prosperous. The
Racket Store is known throughout the
county and the Corner Book Store has
had large share of the prosperity.
To accomplish these things Mr.. AL
lard has probably worked harder, and
more hours day than any other man
in the county. One result has been
that for the past few weeks he has
been on the verge of a nervous col
lapse and he finds it absolutely nec-
essary to dispose of part of his hold
ings and give up corresponding
share of responsibility. He expects
to go to Texas next week with the
Crawford county party and he hopes
the rest and change will be of bene-
fit 1t is to be hoped that he will
improve and that i'll health will not
oblige him to dispose of the business
he has created and made successful
in Denison.
Mr.. Geo. B. Smih. the new owner
of the Corner Book Store is we'll
known to its patrons. He is an aft
able, obliging and clever business
man. He has already made wide
circle of friends and acquired place
in the community on his own merits
1t is rumored that having dissolved
one partnership he is about to enter
another, although this is not a bust
ness affair, and is none of the Re
views business at present at any
rate. Mr.. Smith has numerou
changes and improvements in mint
and he intends to "make over' tn
interior OF the book store. A new
line to be added will be complet
stock of sheet music. which line h
has purchased from the Racket Store
which will no longer carry music.
Another new feature will be tt
convenient long distance telephor
booth, which the Iowa phone will il
stall, making the book store tt
handiest place in town for long di
e tance calls.
: The Review wishes the good O
: Corner a new lease of life and
It Prosperous New Year.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-30

house will seem more natural. What's
the use of having a Crawford county
court house wltnuur John Carey. 1t
is foolish and obsolete. John has held
Office ever since he was elected Milk
Examiner in Ireland in his infancy.
He is so much fixture as an officer
here that when they came to paint
the office signs on the doors of the
new building the painter came
around and wanted to know which
room he was to label "John Carey s
Roum." John will make things pleas
ant on the board. He will do every
thing the way everybody wants it
even if he has to vote both ways
ON every proposition. The sessions
of the board will hereafter se llk.
a series of pink teas. and lllll :
Manual of Etiquette will succeed
the Code as interpreted by John
Cook. What the board will do with.
out John Cook to sit on the safety
valve is an unanswered question ane
one for the Taxpayers to keep al
eye on.
Henry Cumnins is about to real
ize the ambition of a lifetime an
take the oath as sheriff of Crawfor
county. Hank ought to make a goo
officer. He has il born in him. Whe
he was lad, he arrested his fathe
for staying out after ten, and locke
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-30

The Home Department of the NJ.
E. Sunday School were entertained
Tuesday at the M. E. parsonage. A
two course luncheon was served.
Everything was done to make happy
afternoon for those attending. Mrs.
Pierce. Mrs. Merrill and Miss Gil.
NOR had the affair in charge. Rev
and Mrs. Senseney made every one
feel at home.