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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
Councilman r. N. Rentsh

N. ~ IhGuLJu-
"Of course am in favor of the
new city charter" said Mr.. John N.
Rentch, councilman from the second
ward, when interviewed today con-
corning that aIl-important measure.
why / am the man who offered th.2
resolution something over two years
ago during my first term in the city
council, providing for a new charter
extending the city limits and en-
bodying many OF the admirable fea-i
lures OF the one just completed BY
the charter commission. The charter
refer to was drafted by a commit
tee of the city council and submitted
to the legislature two years ago but
was Killed on purely politician
grounds."
Knowing as l co." continued Mr.
Rentch, q what the city council has
done in tile last year and a half III
the way of street paving and seweF
Continued on page five.)
work, want to see the new charte
become a law so that these partic1l
lar branches of municipal improved
ment may be continued ana in tell
years from now Martinsbung will b3I
an alI-arpnnd up-to-date town
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
A. B. Stewart

Councilman A. B. Stewart
/ think that the city should 7
in the outlying territory proposed
the new charter, and | am certal
in favor of the act, and as a memI
of the city council supported
voted for the movement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
ELECTORS CAST BALLOTS
Meetings Held in state Capitals Al
Over the country-W. "A. craw-
ford at Charleston.

The presidential electors met to-
day in the capitals OF the various
states to cast their ballots for presi-
dent and vice president and to choose
messengers to carry the votes to
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

the general condition OF the race, we
would succeed as race, we have no
ground to knock on dives and saloons
until we give some other employment
or place to 20. Until we do this we
will always have dives; put more time
in boosting negro enterprise, training
our people to patronize our profess
sional men and women and open up
places for our people. The man who
gives employment TO a negro boy or
girl is doing more for the race than
a man with his thousands who lives
all to himself.
When you have news or want the
Forum leave order at II, A. Watkins
Office, I24 e. Wood ST.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18
Joe Garter Secures Divorce.

In the biggest legal battle of
their professional history, Attor.
neys G. S. Gibbs and A. M. Will
liams fought galantly 10 the Cir
cult court this week in the noto
rious Joe Carter divorce case.
Mrs. Mary Carter, wife of Joe
Carter had sued for divorce and
aimony and Joe Carter had filed
cross bill on the ground of de-
sertion and infidelity. A large
crowd of colored people witness.
ed the case, and the battle was
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18
38th Anniversary.

The 38th anniversary at Union
Baptist church was quite sue
cess. The program rendered
was very good and the promoter
are to be praised for their pro.
gressiveness. Tomorrow the an.
niversary sermon will be preach
ed by the pastor, Rev. B. L.
Ivory. Special program at
night. The public is invited
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

NOTICE-There will be a pub
lie installation of the newly elect.
ed officers of Charles Young
Lodge No. 1O3, l. B. P. o. E. of
W. at their annual ball December
90, 1909.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18
At the Majestic

cole & Johnson, opening their en-
gagement in 1.-The Red Moon" at the
Majestic last night.
If ever team OF entertainers should
happen to wish for a warm testimon-
ial OF their position in the public es-
TEEN, their most ardent admirers
could wish them NO better than the
reception given these two ard their
company last night The show was
appreciated of course from the rise
of the curtain, but the first appear
ance Of the principals brought forth
the first real show of enthusiasm
which followed them to the end.
"The Red Moon has been some
what changed since it last shone on
SangamOn county-not SO much as to
render it unrecognizable, by long
chalk. but still with enough new
things 10 make good the promises of
the press agent; Johnson with his
new "Hoola Woola' s0ng and the pair
of them In another novelty, Run,
silly POssum, Run" with apologies
to President Taft
There are more old faces in the
company than new, and al good and
agreeable ones. Aida Overton Walker
has two good songs, Phoebe Brown"
and "Pickanniny Days" and intro
duces in the second act werd SYM
bolc dance set to some out-Of- the way
music by Mr. Johnson. LeOna Mar
shall is comely young woman in
pretty part, Minnehaha, and several
Others among the girls ought to come
in for Special mention. Edgar Con-
nor. familiarly known as three feet
of ebony grace is as good as ever in
his part OF Sambo and sings his song
in the last act in fine spirit and a
regular boiler factory of a white dress
suit.
There can be no possible doubt
concerning Bob Coles exquisite gift
Of comedy. without seeming TO strive
after effect he can make more real
laughter than any comedian who has
appeared on the local stage this sea-
son and they will come from far who
excel him. Like many another good
thing the gift OF comedy is not
strained. it falls like the gentle
rain. and Cole is the professor who
makes a deluge to order at any mo-
ment. Likewise gifted, in a more
serious direction, is his partner. Ros-
amond Johnson. No one listening to
the music of the piece from first to
last can gainsay the real genius of its
composer. He does little pianologue
in the course of the last act that is
really delicious in more ways than
one. In it are the two songs before
mentioned, after which Mr.. Cole joins
in and the audience was for keeping
them there until a most unseemly
hour-they did give good half-dozen
encores, Anna Held's Dreamy Eyes"
song and other favorites.
Just leaving the theater dusky
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18
Election OF Officers.

Tuesday afternoon Estella
Chapter No. 3, Order Eastern
Star elected and installed the fol.
lowing named officers for the en-
suing year: Royal Matron, Mrs.
Carrie Lee Hamilton; Associate
Matron, Mrs. Lucy Young; Treas.
orer, Mrs. Mary Kicks; Secretary
Mrs. Julia Euncan; Conductress,
Mrs. Matilda Walker; Associate
Conductress. Mrs. Lenora Fish
er, Warder, Mrs Stella Gray;
Herald, Mrs. Martha Hicklin,
Sentinel, A. j Young, Royal
Patron, &. G, Hamilton.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

NOTICE-For the benefit of our
advertisers, our paper will be
out next week on Thursday after.
noon and we therefore notify all
parties who desire matter in the
said edition for Christmas Holi-
days to get matter in this office
not later than Tuesday. Cores
pondents vii! likewise take no.
tice.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18
Society and Local

tiercely fought between G. S.
Glib, attorney for Joe Carter aud
A. M. Williams, attorney for Mrs.
Carter. The case was decided in
favor Of Joe Carter. Both Gibbs
and Williams made eloquent
speeches.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

For Sale:-At very reasonable
prices a number of ladies waists,
dresses, coats and hats in very
good condition; must be sold at
once. Call in mornings at III &.
Cass Street.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

There will be concert at
Grace M e church Friday even
ing. Dec. Oath under the auspices
of the Sunday school. Rev. j
NJ. Smalley. pastor,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

Mrs. Aida Overton Walker,
Misses Ida BIuford. Anna Jarret
and Leona Mitchell of Cole and
Johnson's musical comedy. were
the guest of Mrs. Jerry Morri-
while in the city.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

gent was heard to remark: "Weren t
they just loo-loos? couldn't "a
set there another hour" Same here.
Ill. State Journal. Dec. 10.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

Miss Lelah BlantOn of Decatur
attended the performance of the
Red Moon in this city last week.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18
Decatur News.

oNN'O'J
Peters A. M. e. church gave a grand
entertainm ent last Friday evening,
celebrating the 10th birthday OF
young married men and women, and
nice sum was raised for their de-
partment.
The Baptist church gave a grand
entertainment last Wednesday even
ing at the g. A. r Hall with 80
voices. They were under the leader
ship OF Mrs. Payne OF Dayton, Ohio
and was well trained and had full
house for the benefit Of the new
church.
DR.. II. G Ganaway has had his Of
flee at 4l6 Powers building over hall.
Call and see him
Mrs. John Moore entertained the
Sewing Circle of the A. M. E.
Church last week with winter pic
mic.
Mrs Rev. j. A. Crockett has been
on the SICK list for the last two
weeks. We hope she will soon be out,
The True Reformers Lodge has ad
ded over so members in the last go
days under the new dispensation.
This is the lodge for the negroes. and
is doing good for the race, employing
over 500 men and women on monthly
salary and has paid over S5,000,000 In
sick dues and death claims in the
last 25 years. 1t gives the cheapest
insurance that the negro can get in
10 then why not join insurance com
panies that give employment to boys
and girls Of our race.
Mayor Borcher, the noted DRY
Mayor" is having hard time with
the city Aldermen and Police De-
partment. | hardly think the next
dry man for mayor will promise TO
do SO much, for we have as soft
drink stands in Decatur, and they do
not pay license. We are having more
drunks than when Decatur was wet.
Why not let the city have the
s45, 900 she was getting before the
town was supposed TO be dry; more
over, the man that drinks has made
a saloon out of his house, and has
made criminals and breakers of law.
Rev. j. w. Woodford was made
very proud in his home 500 e. Wap-
goner ST with son added to his
family last Monday morning.
Miss Maud Lamonti. trained nurse,
of Paris ILL.,. is visiting Mrs j. w.
Woodford
Rev. j. Il. Morrow has been added
to this weeks subscription list OF the
Forum.
Mr.. Eli Pierce, who has been in
st. Paul for several months, has re-
turned. We are glad to have him
with US.
Last Saturday night white man
assaulted white girl who works in
The editorial department OF the Daily
Review on her way home. we note
that the papers had very little to say
about it. and he was not a burly
white man either, as they generally
apply to negro; now il the rest of the
white women were as honest as this
young lady, we would dnd that most
Of the crimes are committed by the
low degraded white Dlea.
II the negroes would work more
or good positions for their boys and
girls, and put more time working for
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

Charles H. Barton, headwaiter
AT the Leland Hotel. was in Chi
cage several days last week on
business and visiting his wife.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

Mrs. Matte Richards of East
Stuart Street, has been indispos.
ed.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

Lieut. Richard Ross has made
substantial im provements about
his premises on E. Edwards ST.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

The young son of ChaS. Brown
of S. 18th street, is seriously i'll
with pneumonia.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

Mrs. Minnie Ford. who has
been i'll for several weeks, is
slowly improving.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-12-18

DR.. N. B. Ford was in Chicago
last week on business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
MORE ABOUT THOSE ADS.
President j. d. MilIiken Writes to
Correct Them.

Editor Reflector: l observe in a
recent issue of your paper in adVer-
tisement of sale of stock Of North
western Land and Iron Company and
he Denver, Laramie and Northwest
ern Railway Company. There are
various advertisements Of like tenor;
one offering 100000 face value, OF
the stock, and giving the sellers
name as John williams, Box S13,
Denver" This box is filled with
letters, and registered and special
delivery letters were uncalled for.
There is still another offer of a like
amount and asking that inquiries be
addressed to Box 266, Kansas City.
This box is also crammed with mall
apparently none Of 1t having been
called for. Still others offer the
holdings Of C. s. johnson, giving his
address as Box - st. Louis. These
advertisements are in papers having
circulation in Kansas, Oklahoma
Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa.
The offering Of stock OF Mr.. John
son is a bad forgery as he cannot
sell any of his stock in one company
until 1914 and in the other until
1918, as It is, in common with the
stock of all officers Of both COM
panies, held in escrow by Trust Com
paies. No outside party has holdings
of the quantity offered.
A most diabolical conspiracy
AGAINST these companies was recently
exposed in a suit in Denver, and var
ious parties were eniolned BY the
court from their further falsehoods
and Misrepresentation. On this
trial It was shown that the advertise
ment for the box in Denver was paid
for by Tillotson, one Of the conspira-
tors, who also went By the aiias
Prank Hunter" We have coneiu-
slye evidence that the other adver-
tisements are Of q like fraudulent
character. The postal authorities are
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
Agrees With Us.

The Abilene Reflector protests
against the practice of throwing pat
emit medicine samples recklessly into
wards where children may get hold
of them. Every once in a while
there is an item in the newspapers
saving that some child has been
made seriously sick or has died from
the effect Of eating these samples
II was only a few days ago when
advertising matter and a sample bot
tie Of cough medicine were thrown
into every yard in Leavenworth' Inc
maximum dose for a child was only
a small portion Of the contents Of
the bottle and yet because the medi-
cine was made into a syrup and was
pleasant to the taste a child might
have swallowed It all with serious
results. It is well enough II manu-
facturers desire to do 90, to dis
tribute samples Of their medicines,
hut these should be placed By the
druggists into the hands Of grown
persons. The Tines has repeatedly
raid that the indlscriminats scatter
Ing Of medicine samples vas danger
ous.-LearsnWorth Tines.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
WILL START MAY 10.
Latest Report Concerning the New
Union Pacific Tram.

According to the latest reports the
new Union Pacific st. Louis and Den
YER train will go on May Is. The
report is due to the fact that the
railway mail clerks now running on
trains No. 101 and 102 have been
assigned to the new trains, and their
notice is that they will make the
change May 16. This report is rather
surprising as there had been an i'm
preston that the new fast train
would not carry mail. However, the
impression seems to be Incorrect.
whether trains 101 and 1902 will con-
tinue to carry mail is uncertain. The
understanding, as 1t now prevails at
Kansas City, is that the new train
will leave Kansas City, coming west
about II O'Clock at night and that
It will meet the eastbound train at
Salina about 3 o'clock in the morn
ing. There will be little change In
the time of train 101 but 1O2 will
hereafter pass through here east
bound about 8 o'clock in the morning
instead of at AIT a. m, as now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
Welded FIFTY YEARS.
Abilene Couple ON Monday Celebrat.
ed Their Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Knerr cele-
brated their golden wedding ami
versary at their home on West First
street April 26. The guests we're
Rev. and Mrs. Coleman, Abilene;
Rev. and Mrs. Howard widows,
Agoo Mission, PHILIPPINE Islands and
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knerr we're married
in Germany and sailed Immediately
for America. The first home In
America from Chicago; from there
they moved to northern Illionis and
in 80 came to Kansas homesteading
in Dickinson county north Of Detroit
which town at that time was larger
than Abilene.
Two years ago they retired from
farm life to reside in Abilene. They
have no living relatives in America
that they know of except three chill
dren and grandchildren. One son
and a family live in Tegoa, WASH
one in Denver, a daughter and fam
fly in Cove county, daughter-in-iaw
and family near Moonlight and Ed
ward and family south Of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kneer are n and Is
years old and we hope for them a
diamond wedding anniversary in
1894.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
Suggestion on Paving.

Editor Reflector: Paving is the
paramount issue of this city. The
question is what to use to answer
the purpose-brick, asphalt and
crude oil are the suggestions OF DIFF
ferent parties. Also matchmaking
has been suggested. To be fair to all
the taxpayers and treat them all on
an equal basis as far as is possible
It would seem only fair that the
matchmaking would reach the ma
iority Of the streets at the same ex-
pense as a few streets paved with
brick in a small portion Of the busi-
ness section. In this way there would
be more Of the territory covered and
with the same or less expense and
would be lighter on the property
owners. Streets treated in this
manner seem to be perfectly salts
factory in our sister city, Junction
CITY. Why not let the committee
Investigate this process and see II
Il could not cover more territory
With less expense and Just a. salts
factorilY e. some Of the more ex-
pensive procossss-
WEST SIDE TAxPAYER
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29

now investigating the matter with a
view of taking proper action.
We are not censuring you for In
nocently making these false and
fraudulent advertisements, but we
believe you owe 1t to the above COM
panies, who have more than a
thousand stockholders in Kansas and
Oklahoma to give as wide circula-
ton to this statement as you did to
the advertisements which were a
par Of the conspiracy, and which did
such great wrong to the stockholders
and officers, as well as to your pa
per.
Believing that your sense OF fair
ness will warrant you in publishing
this communication, ! am respectful
ly, ]. D. Milliken, president North
western Land and Iron Company,
Denver, Colo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
Obituary.

The funeral of Edna Louise
daughter Of Geo. B. and Ida M.
Gish, was held from the family resi-
dence on South West Second street
Yesterday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. B. H. Hobbs. Edna was born
october Z, 1908 and died April rs,
1909, aged months and 10 days.
Thus another flower is plucked
from life's garden and transplanted
in heayen.-B. H. Hobbs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
ABOUT PEOPLE.

H. G. Lower is up from Kansas
City.
G. H, KOepke was in from Wood
bine.
J.F. Lederer Of Hope was an ABB
Iene visitor.
A. H. Smith went to Kansas CITY
to visit his son, Wesley.
Mrs. Charles Kubach returned
from a visit at Wichita.
County Attorney Rugh went to
western Kansas on business.
Mrs. Ennis House, of Wichita, is
the guest of Mrs. Charles Kubach.
Emery Diehl was in from Pearl.
S. X. Strother is here from Illinois
visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Creech re-
turned to Herington after spending
the night in town.
Mrs. E. ]. Winsler of Buckeye is
home from visit with her son,
Charles, at SAUNA.
Mrs. James Rabe and baby of To-
peka are visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Amos Rabe.
Rev. Fuller Bergstresser has gone
to Pittsburg, Pa, to spend month
recuperating his health.
j. L. Meredith is here from Penn
sylvania visiting John Shank Of Ma
varre on his way to California.
w. H. Logan left for Eden, Wy
oming, where he will spend the sum-
mer looking after business interests.
Co. Supt-elect M. F. Aumiller was
here from Elmo preparing to move
to the city when his term commences
May 10.
Rev. ]. c. Regan left for Esbon
after a two days visit here. His
many friends in Abilene are always
glad to see him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilson are
here visiting Mrs. Julia Wilson. They
have sold their bakery at Great Bend
and will take a needed rest.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. R. Weller OF De-
troit were shopping in town and
called at the Reflector office. They
thought the new linotype the best
ever.
]. T. Prendergast and daughters
Maggie May and Sadie went to Ex-
celsior Springs where Miss Maggie
May will remain for some time for
her health, her sister staying with
her.
Allan F. Church, chief examiner
U, S. Naturalization bureau of st.
Louis, was in the city looking over
the naturalization records in District
Clerk Rowe's office. He found them
in perfect condition.
S. e. Jacobs was up from Ramona
and called at these headquarters. He
reports severe hail and rainstorm
in his vicinity on Tuesday, doing
much damage to the wheat and the
hail killing lots of chickens. Over
three inches of hail fell.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
DICKINSON COUNTY PEOPLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel llislop, form
erly of Talmags but now living at
Saskatchewan, Can, are the proud
parents Of q baby boy born April /.
SANS smiling face stiIl retains Its
usual good natured appearance.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. oegerle
a son at their home at Milford. Kan.
Mrs. o. was formerly Miss Cora sage
and clerked in the store at Buckeye
where she has . host Of friendA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATED
NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY
Interesting Program of Addresses
and Music at Hall.

western Home Lodge l. o. 0. F.
celebrated the Goth anniversary OF
the founding of the order with an
omen meeting for the members and
their families at the hall last night
A large number attended and an
interesting program was given. Rev.
J. A. Leuzinger and Prof. Robb made
addresses and music was furnished
by Miss Pearl Johntz, Miss Marie
Roger, c. L. Pleiser and Paul Roger
Refreshments were served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
SHIFTING SOIL.
Real Estate Transfers Reported BY
J. E. Keel, AbstractOr.

The Woodblne Town Co. to R. H.
valkman, lot 81, blk II, town OF
Woodbine, sos.
Charles Young and wife to John VIII
liam Young. NV Y, 1892, $500.
Marshall L. Garten and wife to Geo.
w. and Eliza Garten, tract OF
land 50 by 200 feet in $ e cor
1912, $1,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
BUSINESS COLLEGE NOTES.

Several new students have en-
tered during April.
A. r. Buenning, one Of Lincoln
county's popular teachers, enrolled
April 20, for a combined course.
Several more fine positions have
been sent to the college, among them
from from the Texas Land Co., Tex
line, Tex, at SIS per month.
Miss Mabel Fix returned from
her home at vaIand, Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
Mis. Rrrde ,,ooler EntertaIned.

Miss Byrde Cooley entertained a
party of young ladies at a 800"
party last night at her home in honor
of Miss ollvette Warner Of Herring
ton. Refreshments we're served and
an enjoyable evening was spent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
$4,000 IN MOTOR CARS.
All Were in One Block in Abilene
This Afternoon.

On automobile row this afternoon
in one block there stood on the
street motor cars valued at over $14,-
900. How is that for an item OF
prosperity in a Kansas country
town?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29

One Cadillac touring car good as
new for t4i5.
One 2-cylinder Maxwell, run !
months, fully equipped $3.50.
ono single cylinder Glide touring
car $3.50. -Four car loads OF new
cars on hand. caii and choose your
ear.
UNION AUTO. CO.,
afd&vtf Telephone Building.