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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-11

ron sALE-aEsipeNcE PROPERTY.
EAST SIDE.

EAST SIDE.
8 rooms. bath. Sas. 81 coo. easy terms.
rooms. bath, gas, cellar, near Mach
81 500. easy terms.
rooms. modern, between Jefferson
and kercheval. $3.50.
Brick veneer two. apartment nat w.
o00, w!ll pay FOR Itself
WEST SIDE
rooms. bath, full basement. nearly
rev, me condition. near two car lines.
szlO0. easy terms.
NORTH WOODW ARD
rooms. bath. cellar. gas, cement
walks, Philade lpnia-ave.. $l.sOV.
rooms. modern, cement mouse, paved
street. near car. s2.s5O. easy.
rooms. modern. paved street. $500
rooms. modern. brick veneer, slate
roof nne place, soft lot. si,50V.
VACANT.
Fine lot on Townsend lave, 500; will
build To suit
Ferry-avs.. restricted street. choice
lot, $3.50.
Scotten-ave. nice lot, two blocks
from car. Will build to suit; si00.
ARTHUR o.. GRIFFIN.
3O3 ELkS' TEMPLE Nj. 1858.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-11

BRICK TERRACE
On large corner lot, near Water works
park rents 81. 200 per year; price
$4,000 This Is nearly new. always
rented. both streets paved and ideal
location
GRATIOT-ANE. STORE,
25NlsO. fronting on two streets solld
brick, two stories S5.70O.
RENTS $50 PER MONTH,
PRICE, s2.s00.
100 II. corner on Orleans, SCUM OF
Sherman cCr two houses.
MODERN HOUSE
Helen-ave.. between kercheval ana
ST. Paul; rooms, etc. ........ t3,bOO
PENNSYLVANIA.
80 IT, lot with modern house. $500
is-BLOCK FROM JEFFERSON.
near Water Works park. s.room
house. with furnace ..,...... $4,000
LAMBRECHT, KELLY g. CO.
Both phones NJ. 315 so Griswold-st
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-11

In Detroit Life Is Worth Living.
/: you get a lOc meat at the Oto2s
restaurant. ~ Baglsy-avA JOE
bI.DOkk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
NAY RAISE FARM VALUES HERE
state Tax Commission Thinks Lands
Assessed Too Low.

The report that the state tax COM
mission is going to raise the assess
ment valuation on farm lands, begins
to look true. County Assessor H.
Springer has received orders from the
state tax commission to make a re-
port Of all the sales of land In Dick
inson county during the past year
together with the amount the same
land was assessed at selling price.
OF course this does not apply to Dick
inson county alone. Every county
assessor In the state has been busy
on the same kind of work for the
three weeks. From the figures
gath cred in this way the state tax
commission will fix tho value of the
land. A great deal of land has
changed hands IN Dickinson county
during the past year and the COM
mission things tina. It will be able tc
arrive at the proper value for as
sessment purposes. Some interest
ing facts have been discovered dur
ing this investigation, the sale value
named in the deed as the considera-
ton for which the deed was made, is
in great many cases twice the az
sessed value of the land, and In near
ly every case the assessed value is
only sixty per cent of the sale value
and in few cases the assessed value
has been found to be only thirty per
cent of the sale value. These inc
qualities will be noticed and no doubt
the tax commission will raise the as
sessment on land in several localities
In the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23

and since that time great progress
has been made until now they have,
besides their former church building,
q new and well equipped addition rep
resenting cost of about $6000-the
whole dedicated last night free from
debt.
The church now has membership
of $50 loyal and enthusiastic people,
a Sunday school with an entire en-
rollment in all departments of nearly
500; a Young Peoples society Of 100
and strong woman's missionary
auxiliary. This congregation has be-
come one Of the foremost missionary
churches Of its brotherhood in the
state and is looking forward to sup
porting its own missionary.
Much credit is due to Rev. Mr..
Cole for his excellent work in build
ing up the organization here. He has
been tireless in his efforts to extend
the church's work and has succeeded
In a remarkable degree. A gifted
preacher, a student and an earnest
and faithful pastor, he is minister
OF whom his charge and the city are
particularly proud.
A specific work is planned by the
pastor and the Live Cole" young
mems Bible class for men, and after
January first room will be open
day and night for the benefit of the
young men who desire a place to
congregate, to read and study, etc.
Rev. J. M. Hoffman, Of Des Moines
assisted in the dedicatory services
and 1t was through his efforts that
the financial part Of the day was such
a success exceeding by several hum
dred dollars the amount called for.
Practically all pledges made were by
members of the church.
Plans have been proposed by the
pastor for a continuous morning SER
vice from $3.50 to 1880 each Sun
day. other plans of work II carried
out will greatly develop the church
and it will become a very live factor
in the moral and spiritual life of our
city. This church is to be congratu-
lated for the possibilities before It.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
AUTOMOBILE SCHOOL STARTS.
Good Glass Is Entering on the New
Work.

The automobile school which is
the latest thing in education started
this morning at the Coulson garage
with a good sized class and with
others to enter later. The pupils are
set to work taking an automobile to
pieces and learning every part OF
the machinery. Then 1t is set up
again and the operation is taught.
Earl Stillie, who has no superior in
Kansas for thorough knowledge of an
automobile, is in charge.
Several of the members of the
class are farmer boys. A school in
Kansas City teaches from books only
and the students get little practical
experience compared with what is
taught here. The Automobile school
Is coming favorite and Abilene is in
the lead as usual.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
Death at Hope.

Hope, Dee. 20.-A. S. Hackney,
aged "a, died Sunday morning, leav-
ing a wife and five children. Two
sons. J. s., and Bert, reside here, He
was q member of the !. o. o. F. and
highly respected. The burial will be
at Walton, Kan. Funeral services
were held here this morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23

Every woman in Kansas should
be interested in the short course that
will be held at the Agricultural col
lege, Manhattan, during the week be-
ginning December %. An unusually
attractive and practical program has
been prepared for the week, includ-
ing lectures, demonstrations and
actual laboratory practice in cooking
and sewing. General lectures viii
be given each afternoon on subjects
Of great interest TO home-makers.
One morning win be given over to .
meat cutting demonstration under
the direction Of Mr.. T. q. Patterson
Of the Animal Husbandry Depart
ment Of the Agricultural College.
This short course will be open and
free to all women and TO all girls
fourteen years Of age and over. There
will be no fees Of any kind. The
general program Of the week viii
begin at $500 O'Clock Monday, De-
oember ~, although the special work
In this shot course Of domestic eeoh-
omy win not open until Tuesday
mornin. December Is. closing satur-
day noon, January 4.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
demonstrating Is No Joke.

Miss Myrabelle Gish, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Gish, who is residing
ON a homestead near Wallace, Kan
sas, writes to the Reflector:
Il Just got through reading the
Reflector. have not taken 1t a
great while and wonder how l got
along without it. 1t brings all the
news from home. This is disagree
able day. A cold wind from the
north and some snow. We'have had
but one pleasant day since the 18th
of October. l have an extra good
cave and had canvas, five thick
ness, over the door and two lamps
burning, yet the potatoes froze. ]
put up 40 ton of feed and fed most
or It since the 18th Of october, My
horses and 16 head of cattle are in
fine shape. A great many people
think 1t an easy matter to get a
homestead. So 1t is, but 10 i've on
IL, let happen what will, is quite
a different thing. We poor home
steaders have had a hard time Of it.
Several from Abilene located near
my place, but am the only one left.
T make my final proof the 9Th Of
June 1910. have four room frame
house, barn, COW shed and hog house.
Five head of horses, Is Of cattle.
two goats. chickens, geese, ducks and
turkeys and IL dogs. My little family
keep me busy most of the time. l
must quit and see how my patient
is getting along, chicken with
pneumonia."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
Don't Bother the Carriers.

The postoffice department has sent
out notices asking the patrons Of
rural routes to quit putting coins in
the mail boxes. 1t is difficult for
carriers to get them and takes up
time. Coins are sometimes dropped
in the snow and carriers have to make
good the loss. Get your own stamps
or If you must use coins put them in
an envelope or package.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
THEN AND NOW.

at costs a lot to take a paper"
said a farmer while renewing his
subscription to the Weekly Reflector
today.
1--WE notice that you have been
taking the paper since 1891" was
the reply. For several years you
paid two bushels to two and a hall
bushels Of wheat for years sub
scription. Now you get it for one
bushel. What better condition can
you ask?"
The farmer grinned and said no
more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
ORGANIZATION Is Completed.

The board Of directors Of the Abb
lene Manufacturing company met in
the office Of the Farmers National
bank and completed its organization
by electlng the following officers for
the ensuing year: Isaac shockey,
president; A. W. Rice, vice presi-
dent; J. T. Nicolay, secretary; R. M.
White, treasurer. The above company
has organized with an authorized
capital stock of $4,000 to- manu-
facture metal grain bins, stock tanks,
etc. The company expects to COM
mence operation as soon as the ma
chinery can be installed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
NEw CHRISTIAN CHURCH
DEDICATED ON SUNDAY.
zine Building Is Opened for Public
Worship.

Sunday was the greatest day In the
history Of the Christian church Of this
city. The remodeled building which
had been under construction for five
months was formally set apart to the
worship Of God.
A few years ago this church was
. weak, struggling congregation,
scarcely able to discharge a debt OF
about $500. Rev. c. A. Cole was
called to It's pulpit three years ago
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
Went Up for Life.

c. H. Charles. who confessed to
the murder Of Geo. Neptune, brother
Of J. W. Neptune Of salina, formerly
Of this county, pleaded guilty to the
charge Of murder Saturday and was
sentenced to the penitentiary for life
He vas taken to Lansing Sunday
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
Brought a Lot of Money.

G. E, Waters Of Junction City re-
turned home from Arkansas Pass, Tex
as, where he spent week at the sale
of business houses and lots that the
town company disposed Of. The COM
pany intended to dispose Of the prop
erty in a quiet way and let each
stakeholder get his lot at a very
cheap price. This arrangement had
gone by little way when some one
who wanted a piece Of property badly
started to bid. This caused confu-
sion. and as a result the property
brought nearly a half million dollars
more than was originally intended.
Everyone was surprised at the pros
poets for a large city, and this caused
desire on the part Of everybody
present to get hold Of desirable prop
erty. Several Abilene men are In
terested in the enterprise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
WAS SURE ENOUGH
A BIG BEAR FIGHT
M. J. Quinn Of saIina Killed q, Parker
Bear in Self Defense.

M. ]. Quinn, prominent citizen OF
salina came to Abilene this morning
with a view Of purchasing one or
Parker's bears to serve to his custom
ers for Christmas dinners, and while
here had an experience which he will
long remember. The bear had been
kept inside the Zoo building In a
cage wagon during the recent cold
spell and at Mr.. Quinn's request the
cage was hauled out SO as to give
him a better opportunity to view his
prospective purchase. 1t seems that
one of the Zoo attendants had ne
elected to fasten the cage door this
morning after feeding his bearship
and Just as the cage reached the out
side Of the building, the door open
ed and out jumped Mr.. Bear with hair
on end and mouth wide open. All
hands present except Mr.. Quinn and
Mr.. Parker sought safety in flight
and Mr.. Bear promptly directed his
full and undivided attention to Mr..
Quinn, probably due to the fact that
the latter wore bear skin coat. For
tunately for Mr.. Quinn he entertains
a wholesome respect for wild animals
and had taken the precaution to slip
revolver into his pocket before go
ing out to form the acquaintance OF
the bear, and to this fact he is prob
ably indebted for his life. The bear
was coming for him at top speed and
was within six feet Of Mr.. Quinn be-
fore the latter could draw his weapon.
A we'll directed shot finished the bear
promptly and then Mr.. Quinn took
a seat on a snow bank and wiped the
perspiration from his dripping brow,
at the same time taking a solemn
oath to the effect that any bears pur-
chased by him in the future would
be dead, dressed and we'll sailed
down.
The bear fight ended satisfactorily
to ali concerned however, except the
bear, as Mr.. Quinn got what he want
ed plus an unusual experience. Mr..
Parker sold the bear, and the people
of salina will have many toothsome
roast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks for
thu kindness and sympathy of the
friends and neighbors who assisted us
dpyspg the Alckntss and funtraI Of
our loved one and for the floral Of
ferings.
N. A. wARDER AND FAMILY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23

Abner sauer's barn was burned
last night, with all It's contents ez-
cept the horse which escaped. In
cendaries are supposed to be respon-
sible for the blaze.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23

The Abilene wheat market went
to s1.0l today and corn to s. cents.
The farmers do not seem IN a hurry
to sell even at those figures.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23

C. W. Parker seems to be buster
than ever these cold days, Two
merry-go-rOunds were sold today and
the factory Is working on other or
ders.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20

The Register ane Leader says. eft
Captain Hull had pitched his response
in a different key and had emphasized
his services to the district in other
ways. the political Importance of his
candidacy might not have been 80
clearly defined. -
Nothing that Capt. Hull could have
said. except to tender his resignation,
would have pleased or satisfied the
Register and Leader. For mon.bs it
has made every possible effort to
''clearly define the political import
ance Of Rull's candidacy" in such q
way as to defeat him ii possible. 1t
is the sheerest hypocrisy to pretend
that anything Hull might have SAID
would have made any difference to his
scalp hunters.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20
TAFT AND The INSURGENTS.

New York Tribune: Whatever
criticism may be directed at President
Taft by republican insurgents because
Of his acceptance Of the Payne tariff
bill as the best he could secure and
the best the party has ever passed.
this class Of republicans will find it
difficult to escape the necessity of
rallying to the support Of the presi-
dent at the coming session of con-
gress. He has outlined q programme
Of legislation which is entirely in &C.
cord with the ideas they have been
advancing on the stump and on the
chautauqus platforms. and any failure
to render the heartiest sort Of support
to the executive will lay them open to
criticism BY the very people they have
educated to observe closely affairs in
Washington.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20
GOODRICH NEWS.

E. R. Smell is home again after q
pleasant trip and visit among friends.
John Fink has been visiting few
days ut his sisters, Ella Lee.
E. McNeal has purchased anothe,
new wagon.
Sylvester Horn is digging his po-
tatoes on the rightofway and employ
ing all the help he can get.
The little son. Leo. of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. D. Whey, has been very i'll
but is slowly improving.
Mrs. Emma Paup returned home to
Denison Wednesday. after q pleasant
visit in the country.
L. F. Morris went to Denison Sat-
urday to see the foot ball game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hannibal Fink and
daughter, Mary. spent Sunday at A.
D. Winey's.
Daniel Fink visited Sunday ov or or
Rocky Run.
Miss McCarty's school at No.
closes this week Friday.
Henry Dethman is putting up fine
barn onr-h farm.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20
WEST DEN1soN ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Powell are re.
ceiving congratulations on the arri-
val of son born Octobre 10.
Mr.. Tom Meehan and mother were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Houli-
han Sunday.
Harry Kahl has been seriously i'll
the past week. His many friends
hope for his recovery. He is under
DR.. Wright's care.
{ George Evers and Gene Owens
spent Sunday with their friend, Har-
~ Kahl.
Mrs. 81. Duncan and daughter,
Mrs. A. Eggers, were visiting with
Mrs. Henry Duncan last Thursday.
Mrs. J. P. Hughes and Chi 'dren,
James and Anna Marie, came up
from Omaha Saturday for week 9
visit at the home Of her mother.
Mrs. Owens.
'Mr. and Mrs. Thompson spent .
few days with the latter's brother,
Geo. Atzen.
Miss Hannah Stang is visiting at
the home of her mother this week.
Mr.. Jacob Mehmen and Bertha
Suzark were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. ]. Evers Sunday.
Miss Louise Plough visited few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. D.
Glow.
Mr.. Aug. Schroeder spent Sunday
with relatives and friends in Schles-
wig.
Mrs, F. Bryan visited Saturday
with her daughter, Mrs. G. G. Powell.
Annie Evers visited Saturday with
her sister, Mrs. VIM. Kruse.
Thomas Brown and sister, Jane.
were visitors at the Owens home Sun
day evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20

The Satsuma Orange was named
after Japan most beautiful queen
because Of its rare qualities and the
beauty Of it's skin. A full grown
Satsuma Orange Tree, with fruit and
blossoms will be exhibited at the Ma
tional horticultural Exposition at
Council Bluffs, November 1920. It
will be one Of the Texas exhibits and
will be taken up roots and all and
will be seen as it grows in that state.
Every variety of fruit grown in south
Texas will be shown including Kun.
quats. Magnolia Figs and hun6reds Of
other kinds Of fruits and vegetables.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20
JOHN BAYlES.

The sudden death Of man like
John Bayles brings to all of US q
swift realization Of the nearness Of
eternity. he had lived in the county
SO many years. he had 30 many loving
friends and go many loving enemies,
that he had become an institution
rather than an individual.
No one could think of Manila with
out the picture of the bluff, out
spoken, hard hitting, soft-hearted
John Bayles, coming into his mind.
He did not have college education
and he was not rich. but no man in
southern Crawford was ever able to
muster so many friends. He was a
politician of the old battling school.
He loved good caucus fight whether
he won or lost. We have heard Manil-
laites exclaim, eyes. John licked us
all to pieces, but he's q mighty good
fellow just the same. !"
Theodore Roosevelt could not have
beaten John Bayies for Assessor of
Nishnabotny township. For years he
was the township 'road boss" and
he knew every inch of the township
and all about every man and every
family that lived within it's limits.
He had shrewd sense of humor
that served him in good stead, and if
there was anything he would not do
for friend his friends never found il
out.
We were with him at Waterloo al
q state convention, and together we
listened to the imprisoned appeal Of
q Salvation Army preacher and as we
turned away there was mist in John
Bayles' eyes and a>catch in his voice
and that evening he told us something
Of the SORROWS that had come to him ;
something of the battles he had had
to fight; something Of the disappoint-
ments; something Of the aspirations
and the affections that held him to his
task. In our little, petty political
strivings we have fought with John
Bayles and we have fought against
him. but we are glad at this time
to ba able honestly to say that I'VE
always had warm affection for him.
and that he knew it.
Kindliness and genuine human sym
pathy were the key. notes of this low
able character and it will be many
years before the memory Of his
shrewd sayings, his clever witticisms,
and his all embracing friendliness
shall fade from the minds Of those
who knew him during his many years
as resident Of Crawford.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20
College Notes.

Mr.. Otto Bliesman ard Mr.. Jesse
Chichester have gone to their homes
to help in corn picking for few
weeks.
Mrs. Hover took up college work
on Monday Of this week.
Steam filters had to tear up the
floor in the commercial room to find
q leak in pipe. II was found that
q return pipe had been improperly
laid SO as to trap the water from the
radiator. The pipe had rusted clear
through.
Miss Mae Larson's people from
Kiron called on her last week.
Miss Childress was called to her
home in Deloit for short time on
account of the illness Of her mother.
Mrs. Sara Laub- Moore Of, Altoona,
Pa. was college visitor this week.
Mrs. Moore was student the year in
which the college was opened.
The boys made some needed repairs
on the athletic ground fence on Satur-
day last.
Mr.. Jas. Collins Of class of 'Os 10
handling express for the American
Express Co.
The boys have appeared dressed In
sweaters Of the college color with q
neat monogram.