Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21

been sent. The four ranking at the
head follow and the prize goes to E.
Z. Bert Of Moonlight who wrote the
first one.
BEES ALMOST KILL BABY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Brandt's baby,
one year old, happened to get to the
bee hives on Friday and somehow
aroused the bees which so severely
stung the child that for some hours
Its parents scarcely expected the baby
to live. Soon after the child had been
stung it turned fiery red all over its
body and was unconscious for some
time, At present 1t is recovering.
FINE STONE BARN.
One Of the finest barns In Dickinson
county is being erected on the farm Of
T. 3. Taylor near Pearl. 1t is being
built Of stone which is quarried on
Mr.. Taylor's farm. The barn lie be-
ing constructed for the purpose OF
shelsering cattle during the winter.
The capacious space above is to be
utilized for storing hay. 1t is also
arranged for the convenience Of feed
ing the cattle during the wintry
period.
Mr.. Taylor carries a fine line Of
high grade Shorthorns and will be
pleased to show his herd to anyone
interested in cattle.
SPRINGS BoUNTEoUs PROMISE.
Crops are an inspiring and inform
ing spirit to the Kansas farmer Of
Dickinson county. The Kansas farm
or Of Dickinson county has a right to
be proud Of his state, Kansas, espe-
cially that part lying in Dickinson
county. He has untold reasons to be
proud. All the varying aspects Of the
earth as touched by the shaping hands
Of the seasons, all the myriad voices
Of the winds, the bright and cleaning |
sun together with the considerable
amount Of rainialls at different inter-
walls has caused the crops to look ex-
Ceptionally well. These crops are.
first Of all, the alfalfa as it is coming
forth in its blossoms promising us
fine supply Of feed for this part of the
season when other crops are not yet
All the aforesaid condi-
tions have made it a charm Of beauty
as well as it will be benefit to the
farmer Of Dickinson county. The
ever promising crop Of wheat as we
see it fast advancing in that stage of
plant life, its blossoms. The corn q
lair stand just peeping out Of the soil
rs we see it grow from day to day.
The orchards with its fruits In an
'tage, the birds singing among them
Ill day long and the bees humming
md carrying honey to their hives,
he meadows and pastures focked by
lntold numbers. All this is inspir-
ng and informing to the Kansas farm
n Of Dickinson county.
SAND SPRINGS SCHOOL CLOSES.
Sand Springs school, Dist. No. 9,
disS Almeda Brown, teacher, held its
losing exercises on Friday, May 10.
Everybody brought we'll filled baskets
nd at l O'Clock bounteous dinner
Vas served. After the remains were
feared away the pupils rendered q
'rogram which consisted Of songs,
ecitations and dialogues, Miss Iva
Brown accompanying on the organ.
'ollOwing this Miss Mabel Sherman
Ang q solo and an orchestra COM
'osed Of Messrs. Sherman, Clemence
nd Grubbs played several selections.
he pupils did excellent work and the
rOgram was very enjoyable for which
heir teacher deserves much credit.
It the end Of the program the teacher {
distributed presents among the I
cholars and about 4 O'Clock everyone
1T after saying that they had had 3
ne time.
wATERMELoNs ON THE SAND HILLS.
Farmers west Of town in the Sand Q
ILLS are just learning the value Of q
neir sandy sail. They have COM '
fenced raising melons for the ship T
ing trade. J. F. Worley, manager r
the Sand Springs BOttIing Works,
,innad MANI earIoada Last aaaaool