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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
CHURCH ADDED 70 MEMBERS.
Methodist Brotherhood Organized AT
Sunday Meeting.

Methodist Brotherhood Organized AT
Sunday Meeting.
AT the mems meeting in the Meth
odist church the newly organized
Brotherhood elected officers: Presi-
dent, @. H. Hill; first vice presi-
dent, Roy Weyant; second vice
president, J. A. Tufts; third vice
president, ]. M. Walters; fourth vice
president, ]. T. Nicolay; secretary,
H. S. taylor; treasurer %. P. Fem
ton; chaplain, Rev. F. s. Altman.
Rev. w. G. Coleman delivered the
address, speaking on brothers of the
Bible. There were 1913 men pres
emit. These Sunday afternoon meet
ings will be continued. An orches-
ira is being arranged and mems
quartette work will be introduced. A
service of Bible work that will APP
peal to all our men will be carried
out; rs men have already joined the
Brotherhood; it is expected that by
next Sunday there will be 100 men
enrolled. All men are wanted in the
Brotherhood.
The nightly revival meetings
closed last night. During the last
few weeks 70 persons have come into
the church, and the interest In a
definite forward movement of church
activity seems only to have begun.
Every department of the church has
been aroused to the individual re-
sponsibility that rests upon each. Elk
pectations were more than realized
at the meeting yesterday. The balmy
spring-like day made 1t possible for
crowds to attend the services, and
from the first moment of Sunday
school until the closing hour last
night, the interest was intense. At
Sundays meetings 40 persons united
with the church, while others took
a stand for Christ and the higher
life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
TO COUNT MAIL.
Orders Received From The Assistant
Postmaster General.

Orders Received From The Assistant
Postmaster General.
Acting under orders of the fourth
assistant postmaster general, the ru-
raj carriers will count every piece Of
mail collected and delivered by them
between March / and June |. Re
ports will be made monthly to the
postoffice department at Washington,
It is believed here the information
is wanted for the annual report Of
the fourth assistant postmaster gen.
eral which is made June 80 of this
year.
Each Of the 1,708 rural delivery
carriers in Kansas will report month
" to his postmaster the amount Of
mail carried during the month and
these reports will be sent in at once.
When the three months has passed
the total carried by every carrier
will be known at the department
ofices.
Several years ago this order was
made yearly and all carriers whose
collections and deliveries amounted
to more than 5000 pieces Of mail
were relieved from making the re-
port. This time, however, it will be
necessary for every man to report.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
REOEET REFLECTIONS,

John Murphy will move to Chap
man March LIST and take charge Of
Bowling Brothers garage and repair
shop.
~. J. Kugler had . good sSle Al
bis farm yesterday. Material and
stock sold well, about 1850 being
realized. Only about 800 was in
notes.
Alpha RrumRge who iS new ath-
Istlc instructor Of william Jewell col
legs, Missouri, Is reported in the
papers As being m viii smallpox. an
spidsmie Of he disease having broker
opt u tts collsgs. A Telegram thIs
af,srnoen. howtp,E. l.yi h6 i ust u.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
WONT COME THIS WAY.


Junction city Motorists 40 Have RIM
LIN April.
Unless bad weather should prevent
the Junction city Lyric Cup run fol
1909 will take place April 1927 and
l2S. These dates fall on Tuesday,
wednesday and Thursday and II Il
the intention that the start shall be
made at Z o'clock in the morning.
The following is the Official route
First day junction City to Manhat-
tan, "a miles; Irving. 3S miles: Blue
Rapids lunch control) 16 miles;
Marysville, ~ miles; Wymore, 2S
miles; Beatrice, might control) IA
miles.
Second day--Lincoln (lunch con-
troll with couple of hours to go
about the city, As miles; Crete, 20
miles; Dewitt, IS miles; Fairbury,
(night control) 20 miles.
Third day-W Washington, -2S miles;
Greenleaf, 20 miles; Clay Center,
(lunch control) "a miles; Junction
10y, 40 miles.
These figures are but approximate
by road, but the total mileage will be
in the neighborhood Of $50 miles for
the three days run.
The first days run will be the
longest, in the neighborhood of $50
miles and for this reason an early
start will be necessary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25

Mrs. John Grant died at her home
on East Fourth street last Monday
afternoon, after an illness of four OF
ave weeks duration. Her ailmen'
was a very peculiar one. The local
physicians knew she was suffering
from tumor, cancer, or something
of that nature, but on account of her
weakened condition they refused to
perform an operation. Sunday Dr.
Bowen, Of Topeka, was summoned
but he too refused to operate. A
post-mortem examination was held
ana 1t was found that a dermoid
cyst was the cause Of death. Funeral
services were held at the home We'd
nesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, con-
Quoted BY Rev. sitterly, after which
interment was made in Prairie Mound
cemetery solomon tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25

Marion Review; Fifth district H. NJ.
Brodenck, Marysville Democrat;
sixth district. Henry Block. Syracuse
journal; Eighth district, Charles
Haven. Wellington Voice.
including the new members taken
in Yesterday the association numbers
forty-six members
A proposition was discussed to
have the secretary or some member
Of ths Fraternity furnish monthly let
ten 70 an Democratic papers 20 the
state. No setion was taken. but the
matter vas referred to the executive
oomnlllse.
According o Secretary Hove. there
sss - nsn1Ssatic neEspars7s inl
rss.z d ~ nsnttf i1oai IS al
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Clement Bell was In from Holland
on business.
John Dunlop was up from Detroit
and called on the REFLECTOR.
Hon. J. ". crsech Of HeFington
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B.
Case over night.
J. 3. Keel returned from Wichits
where be attended grand lodge A. p
&A.M, representing No. IS.
L C. and Robert Long, two Of
Hayes townshiP'slssdin young farm
srs. we're REEzRcroR calisrs
NJ. and MA II. BlImysr len ~
oassemi. Easn Whsn ihsy afs % =.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
WAS FINE FOR WHEAT.

Farmers Say Rain Was Needed Or
The Fields.
The rain this morning was much
appreciated BY the farmers who say
the wheat was greatly in need Of
moisture. The dry weather Of the
mast lev weeks has been severe on the
growing plant Expert wheat raisera
aay that II there were another two
or thrss Wesks Of Wind and drT
wssttsf the Nhsat wonid not amonnt
3 mutb. Thia sort o. q rain e ri
rsl l. n5etFt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
SOME PEOPLE RESTED.
Father OF His Country Was Honored
- After A Fashion.

The observance Of Washington's
birthday was not very general. The
postoflice closed and the carriers had
rest. The stores did business as
usual. The telegraph Office was closed
except usual Sunday hours.
This afternoon the city schools
were dismissed and the pupils had
time for meditation on the greatness
Of the first President.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
side on a farm just purchased,

F. w. Morse who represented Cyrus
Chapter R. A, N. at the grand chapter
in Wichita wsns:from there to bis Old
home in Iowa for short visit.
John Murrison who rented the
Klaybaker farm moved on the same
last week and will be g regular Chap
man visitor in the future. chapman
Advertiser.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25

Hope, FEB. 2Ss-The oldest son Of
Rev. and Mrs. s. B. Lucas. formerly
Of THIS city but now Of Topeka, disd
last nieht and win b brought hsfe
for burial Rev. Dr. Biayney Of
Abilene. Vim ofielais at ne service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
). W. HOWE GETS OFFICE.
Abilene Editor Elected Secretary Of
Association.

Topeka, Feb. 2S.-After an inter-
esting session of the Kansas Demo
cratic Editorial association, at the
Thropp hotel yesterday afternoon,
the following officers we're elected:
President, F. W. Boyd, Phillips
burg; vice president at large, J. W.
Murphy, Russell Reformer; secretary
treasurer, ]. w. Howe, Abilene
News; distict vice presidents, First
district, R. e. Harrington, Hiawatha
Democrat; Second district, Q. J.
Peterson, lola Index; Third district,
Alfred Wooster, Erie Sentinel;
Fourth district, Harrison Parkman,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
SOCIALISTS IN THE RACE.
Party Has Puts Up Complete City
Ticket.

Ticket.
The Socialists have nominated a
complete city ticket for the coming
election. J. D. Haskell heads it for
mayor and the other canoloates are
|C. L. Shafer for city treasurer, A. L.
Reese for police Judge. The ward
candidates are:
First Councilman, L. L.
LOCKER; school board, G. H. Haugh.
Second ward-COuncilman, ], M.
Sexton; school board, G. s. Kraybill.
Third ward-CounciIman, A. L.
Russell.
Fourth Councilman. W. L,
Nixon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25
has not been in bed day and is over
the worst.

The Kansas state board 81 educa-
tiOn has hOnOred Superintendent A. j.
MeAllister Of Herington BY issuing
bin conductors certificate, good for
Eve years. which gives him the right
to conduct institutes anywhere in the
state Of Kansas and 70 draw pay for
the sane. This Is 5 high compliment
to Prof. McAllister's ability. as such
osrsiaoats Is not often given for more
than ens ysaF.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-02-25

Ro7 rent, 10 acres wen Improved.
8 niles south q Abflps 4. A.
Ros.-s, r. RD.6 sf-ste7t-le'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
TETANUS
HAS NOT
APPEARED

J. c. Graves, who had his hand so
badly injured on the Monday following
the Fourth. through the explosion of
a cannoncracker. is improving, and
there seems to be no danger of compli-
cations.
W. F. Bridge, who also had his hand
burned through the fault of some of the
cheap fireworks that were sold in this
city for the real article. was on the
street yesterday displaying a band
aged hand.
Tony Perpich, the Whiting man who
was hit over the head with dyna-
mite cane and whose skull was frac-
tured as result. is reported to be i'm
proving, and it is not thought that the
wound will be fatal
Other people who celebrated the
Fourth too well are recovering from
their injuries, and so far no case of the
dreaded tetanus has been reported as a
result of the celebration.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
BIDS FOR NEW
BLOCK ARE OPENED
Wide Range in Bidding
Causes Some Head
Scratching.
TWO BIDS ARE ACCEPTABLE
Mr.. Taper Will Announce Lucky
Man After Contract Is
Drawn Up.

The bids for the construction of the
new business block of Anton Taper
were opened in the office of Reed &
Bump. the architects. last evening at
1870. It is reported that l. Beenster-
bOer of Kensington was the lowest
bidder and the contractor verified the
report this afternoon.
While Mr. Taper does not care to
have an announcement made of the
names of the bidders and the bids they
made at the present time, it is under
stood that the lower bids come within
the preliminary estimates. and Mr.. Tap
per is pleased There was $4,000 diff
ference between the highest and low
est bids.
1t is understood that one well-known
Hammond contractor was among those
who have made acceptable bids, and
the announcement of the successful
bidder will be made as soon as the
contract is signed.
There were a number of anxious con.
tractors on the streets last night
awaiting the outcome of the opening
of the bids. This is one or the bigges-
and best jobs that has ever been le
in Hammond. and 1t will mean a grea
deal to the man who gets the job anC
constructs the building in the required
time
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
Of
SEWAGE IS
NEARLY DONE
American Maize Products
Co. Will Spend $125,OOO
in Preventing Waste Corn
Product From Pertaining
City Water.

Although the installation of a sewage
fltering system for the American Maize
Products plant at Roby to prevent the
spoilation of the Lake Michigan drink
ing water, is not progressing as rap
idly as the officials of the company
might wish, the project has taken shape
enough to give an indication of what
the company wants to do. 1t will cost
the company $125OOO to complete its
project.
When the company realized that the
sewage was not only helping to spoil
the city drinking water, but that the
concern was losing a handsome profit
steps were taken Immediately to rem
edy the situation. The work has prog
ressed far enough now so that in a rea-
sonable length of time the sewage will
be filtered.
1t will. however, take some time be-
fore the plant is so far completed that
the company can retrieve its own losses
which it is sustaining constantly as
long as the matter is not remedied
This fact alone win tend to hurry the
operations on the plant
The American Maize Products com.
pany is now running about rs per cent
full capacity, and in the times of de.
preston has not felt near the hardship,
that other Industries have felt Tn,
plant is SO arranged that the working
capacity can be greatly increased when
ever the demand arises.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
FOR
DAMAGES
MAY RESULT
Especial to THE TINES. )

Crown Point, Ind. July SIT is
learned from reliable authority that
two Chicago lawyers have made several
visits to Crown Point since the auto
races, their object being to urge GER
tain Crown Point citizens to institute
proceedings against one or more of
the Chicago papers. claiming damages
for their gross misrepresentation and
injury to the business in question.
The attorneys declare that a clear
case for heavy damages could be made
against the papers in question, and are
willing to take hold of the matter
without further remuneration than that
assured them should the matter in
question be brought to trial Whether
proceedings will be instituted or not is
a question, but all are agreed that
some punishment should be meted out
to papers that are responsible for such
gross outrages of truth and justice.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
SUES INTERURBAN CO
Andrew Rodibough Brings
Action for $4,000
Damages.

Andrew J. Rodibough, through his
attorneys, Crumpacker & Crumpacker.
has brought suit against the Chicago,
Lake Shore South Bend Railway
company to recover $1,000 damages for
injuries he is alleged to have received
in the wreck at Cavanaugh.
The complaint goes on to relate the
circumstances of the wreck and the
complaint sets forth the fact that the
plaintiff had his upper and lower lips
cut through to the teeth. was pinned
to the floor by heavy beam and had
his knee wrenched so that it will be
stiff for the rest Of his life.
Rodibough bought ticket at Ham
mond for a passage to South Bend. and
was passenger on the car which was
wrecked at the Elgin. Joliet & Eastern
viaduct.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
K. H. BELL
RECEIVERS
HIS SANITY

K. H. Bell, who was adjudged inasne
by Judge Rinaker a few months ago.
has improved TO an extent that resulted
in the judge entering an order declar-
ing him again sane.
The many friends of Mr.. Bell. who
was formerly the superintendent of the
G. H. Hammond Co. in this city and was
very influential in Hammond in the ear
ly days, are pleased to learn of his
recovery.
Mr.. Bells health has not been of the
best of late. and it is thought that
this along. with his business worries,
was responsible for his temporary men
tai alteration.
Mr.. Bell resides at 1856 Woodlawn
avenue. and by the decree of the court
is entitled to the privileges of a sane
person.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
MAY BEGIN
WORK THIS
SUMMER

Encouraged by the prompt subscrip-
tions and the ready money flowing in,
it is probable that the Saengerbund-
Fidelia will begin the building of its
$4,000 clubhouse this summer. There
is a growing sentiment in the organi-
cation which would prefer immediate
action in this line rather than wait an
other year or two, as was at first plan
ned. At the meeting Of the building
association last Tuesday evening it was
decided to close in on the option for
the site on Muenich court, and accord
ingly the purchase price. $4,000, was
paid to Ed Muenich this afternoon. The
site is opposite the Masonic temple and
has frontage Of II feet and depth
of $50 feet.
In order that there may be no delay
and also that every member may have
ample notice a general meeting of all
members is called for Monday evening.
July 10, at which time the society will
give an expression of its wishes as to
whether it shall begin building mmedi-
ately or delay the work for another
year or two.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
.FIREMEN CALLED OUT
Small Blaze Near State and
Oakley Responsible
For Run.

The Central fire department and de-
partment No were called out to the
corner of State street and Oakley ave
nue. this afternoon at l o'clock, a report
having been esnt in that the woodshed
in the rear of the place had been set on
fire. The departments found the re-
ports true but the flames had made
very little progress, having first start
ed in the floor. The damage was prac-
tically confined to the floor of the build
ing.
II is thought that boys of the neigh
borhood who were playing with
matches were responsible for the scare.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
JOKE On
FIRM HERE
|SFUNNY
Gostlin, Meyn & Company
Find They Have $4,000
Worth of Property in Tol-
lesion That They Had
Forgotten.

The members of the firm of Gostlin,
Meyn & Co. are telling a good story
on themselves regarding some Toleston
property which they own. About three
years ago they bought four lots in Toll
lesion, upon which was a fve-room cot
tage.
At that time Gary was not thought
Of, and rents were extremely low. The
cottage was rented to a man for So a
month. The boom came along and they
sold two of the lots, which are located
near the depot OF the Gary & Western
railroad. for as much as they paid for
the whole prnperty.
In some manner they forgot all about
the house and the lease they had en-
tered into with the tenant. The tenant
was wise and did not say anything
about paying the rent
Years after year passed and he re-
tanned possession of the place with only
the liability of SO a month, or S36 a
year for rent. Finally Gostlin- Meyn
& Co. discovered that they owned a
| house and lot over in Tolleston and
looked it up.
The tenant paid the rent, something
over $50, and was Immediately notified
that within ninety days he would have
to pay more or vacate the premises
The property is probably worth $2500
and from now on Mr.. Tenant will have
to pay half as much per month as he
| paid In a year before.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
MOTHER NOT TOLD
OF BABYS DEATH
John Greski Dies in West
Hammond and Mother
Is in Hospital.

John Greski. the 6-months- old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Greski. West Cost
lin street, Burnham. died this morning
after short illness. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow morning at S
o'clock al the Polish Catholic church.
Interment win be at Holy Cross ceme-
terry
A pitiful feature in connection with
the death is the fact that the mother
is still at st. Margaret's hospital, suf
fering from seevre wounds which she
sustained when Mas bakery wagon fell
on her seevra1 weeks ago. She is in
such condition that It is not thought
advisable to tell her of her infants
death
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
DIAMOND RINGS
WERE LEFT ALONE
Police Say That Affair Has Queer
Look and Think That Noise Made
Ought to Have Attracted Atten-
ton of the People Across the
Street.

julius Taussig strolled into the police
station this morning and announced
that his store had been entered by
some one in broad daylight and num-
Der of watch cases had been taken.
The police at once made an investi-
cation. Taussig claims to have lost
four hunting cases, five open face cases,
one hunting case. size 16; three ladies'
cases and one nickel plated dollar
watch.
The robbery is said to have occurred
between 8 and 10 O'Clock this morning
Mr.. Taussig's daughter was in the
rear of the store and did not hear the
door open nor did she know that any
one had been in the store.
a number of people were sitting in
front Of the stores across the street
none of them saw the man enter the
place.
Mystery in Theft.
In fact, it is a mystery to the police
as to how the robbery was committed.
They say that if the door had been
opened the noise it would have made
would surely have attracted the atten-
tion of the people across the way.
The police are still working on the
case and hope to find some way of
solving the mystery. Mr. Taussig said
that he did not know how many of the
cases had watches in them. and 1t will
be necessary for him to take an in
vcntory of his stock to determine this
fact
This is one of the boldest robberies
that has taken place in this city in a
long time. The loss will not be great
but will probably amount to $50 to SIS
Let Rings Go by Default.
One peculiar fact about the robbery
is that a large number of fine rings
were in the back part of the case. and
while It would have been an easy mat
ter to have scooped them together ans
carried them off. they were not touched
and the burglar reached over them ant
took the watch cases. Some of the
rings had diamond settings and other:
were set with opals and pearls.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-07-08
AUTO IS IN SNASHUP
Earl Crawford of Crown
Point Meets With
Accident.

Earl Crawford of Crown Point had
a narrow escape from injury in Ham
mond when he was driving along South
Holman street with his new REQ run
about.
Crawford attempted to light cigar
while he was driving the car when
1t got out of his control and ran into
a telegraph pole. The front wheel was
demolished and an axle was sprung.
Crawford was accompanied by sever
al friends and they consider them
selves fortunate in not being injured
in the crash