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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

In the comedy Foy plays the part
of joey Wheeze, a stranded circus
clown who suddenly finds himself
among a crowd of ambitious amateurs
who are undertaking an outdoor pro-
duction of Hamlet
They are short one character which
happens to be that of the Melancholy
Dane. Joey Wheeze has ever wanted
to tackle this character. In the
midst of his great triumphs in the
sawdust ring he has dreamed of what
he could do to the part of the Prince
of Denmark. So he plays it, and with
what effect Topeka theatergoers will
soon see.
The Messrs Shubert have given this
musical piece their usual lavish pro-
auction. Besides a scenic inv estiture.
of great beauty, thousands of dollars
have been spent upon handsome cos
tunes. A company numbering nearly
100, many of them almost as famous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

as the star himself. have been engaged
to support Mr.. Foy.
Following the appearance of "Mr.
Hamlet of Broadway in Denver this
week George Creel, dramatic writer for
the Denver Post. said in part regard
ing the principal:
"Foy himself is amazingly amusing.
He is so rich in comedy that it oozes
from him like olive oil from Turkish
wrestler. Every twist of his mouth,
turn of toe. wave of the hand, in
fection of the voice. has its humorous
significance. and there is not his equal
on the American stage in mastery
of burlesque and subtle Glowing.
And that he firmly believes in his abili-
ty to play Shakespearean roles, and is
somewhat sad over the cruelty of fate
that compels him to naltreat the i'm
mortal William. lends an additional
touch of humor to the part he is now
playing
Additional interest will be given to
the wonderful motion pictures of the
Johnson Ketchel fight which took place
at Gonna Cal. recently as a result
of the signing of articles of James j.
Jeffries and Jack Johnson to battle for
the worlds char pionship on the Fourth
of July next Many persons will be
curious to see the giant negro in action
and to discuss his chances with the man
who held tn, heavyweight crown for
greater period than that of any other
champion.
The Johnscn-Ketchel fight pictures
will be Shown at the Grand Friday
December and are said to be the most
realistic pictures of a prize fight ever
taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27
Bank CIearings.

Bradstreets bank clearings report
for the week ending November 20.
shows an aggregate of $4,000, $4,000
as against s3,49s,103.O0O last week
and S2,54O.71S,OO0 in the correspond
ing week last year.
The following is list of the cities:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27
At the Novelty.


Prof AL E. Barnes, worlds famous
master animal trainer. and his herd OF
educated comedy elephants, one OF the
most famous headliners now showing IN
vaudeville has been secured by the
MANAGEMENT of the Novelty theater for
next week This week they are direct
from the New York hippodrome, ami
are on their way to Frisco.
1t is something that vaudeville pat
rons of Topeka have never had the
pleasure of witnessing before on the
vaudeville stage. Barnes performs feats
with these elephants as if they were
human. The finish of this act entitled
IN the Laundry" is the most laugh
able thing that has ever been accom-
plished with dumb animals
Arthur Don and Minnie May Thomp-
son which has been headiiner on the
Orpheum circuit in their singing AMI
dancing. This act will more than please
with it's wit. There has also been Sc
cured Mr.. Herbert Lennon, America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-27

the American volcano1ogist, left here
Today for the island of Teneriffe, where
ne Will study the eruptions which are
taking place and compare the phe-
romena with those of Mount Vesuvius
end Mount Etna.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
Luck in This Accident.

While driving to town last satur-
day Mr.. and Mrs. R. e. Stark and
son Howard had a smash up. Their
horse became frightened and started
to run, at the same time breaking
the bride bit. The frightened ami
NAL ran a short distance and turned
into a barb wire fence, throwing the
occupants to the ground and over
turning the buggy. Only by quick
action Of the parents was the baby
saved from being crushed beneath
the horse. The occupants escaped
with only a few bruises. The horse
was cut By the wire and the buggy
and harness somewhat broken but
Il was g narrow escape.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29

Flags to the front, and Abilen,
after them.
Don't block the way, Boost.
Watch us grow. Abilene, Kan.
Abilene, the city of purity, pros
perity and happiness.
Abilene is on the way.
Abilene--the mark of quality.
Abilene's wheels are turning.
Abilene, Kansas. finally lands us.
Abilene for purity and prosperity,
Watch Abilene grow.
Abilene for prosperity.
Sand Springs water, 80 per cent
pure. Come and live In Abilene.
The Abilene Industrial Associa-
tion.
There's Hope for the hopeful, and
Herington too, Salina can blow quite
a blast; but Abilene's the town for
me and you, the town that is going
to last.
Abilene for a square deal.
We won't sit and rust, we'll rise
out of the dust, In God we trust.
We work, we play baseball, we
skate. with wit we fairly scintillate;
and we'll win out, as sure as fate,
Just watch us.
Get the Chronicle for booster, the
Reflector's old black roster, let the
Democrat and News both find their
soul, mix them all up well together,
and no matter what the weather, Abb
Iene will surely reach the goal.
Abilene will be seen.
Abilene for prosperity.
Abilene, Kansas, my home.
For Abilene, am proud.
Keep smiling, and 1928 for Abb
ene.
Abilene now and forever, 1909
1908.
You will hear from Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
THEY ALL USE AUTOS.
Fred WarnOw Tells ON Central Kan
sas Farmers.

Fred Warnow is one of the thrifty
farmers of Saline county, Kan, who
settled few miles from Abilene in
the early days. In the more recent
years Mr.. Warnow has been devoting
more time to raising hogs, and has
found 1t very profitable business.
The forepart Of the week he marketed
a carload Of the top price, also a car
load OF steers of his own feeding that
sold at $3.50. At the time he settled
in Saline county, Mr.. Warnow was a
poor man. He lived Just like all the
rest Of the settlers OF his time, in
very plain sort of way, but when he
got up, and made a final start for
success, he soon accumulated proper
ty, until he now owns one Of the best
farms in all that country. He well
remembers the time when farmers
were very we'll satisfied to ride about
in common wagons. Later they be-
came so prosperous that they could
afford buggles, but now they use
automobiles. At the present time Mr..
Warnow is the owner of the only
automobile in the township in which
he lives, although there are a great
many OF them in Saline county. His
farm is modern In the way Of inn
He carries on his work
in the very latest and modern way,
and uses farm machinery Of every
kind. 1--WE have something that Is
far ahead Of wagons or buggies or
spring seats on wagons or buggies."
he said. "That country is well
suited to the use Of automobiles, as It
Is Ieveler than the land in Missouri
Or some other states. Then we have
less mud than they have back here
IN this part of the country. And the
outlook now is for very good year"
-Drovers Telegram.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
HE is AT REST.
Obituary of Frank Nj. DuckwOrth
Whose Burial Was Sunday.

4 The funeral services of the late
Frank M. Duckworth were held al
the Evangelical church yesterday af-
lternoon, conducted by the pastor, B,
H. Hobbs, and attended by large
concourse of friends and his remains
were laid to rest in the Abilene ceme-
terry
The great number of flowers plac-
| ed on his casket, and the many tear
stained eyes, spoke louder than
words, the esteem in which the de-
ceased was held by his many friends
Frank was born in Indiana on Jan.
7, 1865 and during his youth resided
at Jacksonville, Ills. He was the
son of Methodist minister, and his
father died when he was 10 years old
thus depriving him of fathers
counsel and love.
He with his mother came to Abb
lene, Kansas in 1878 and resided
here among us until his death which
occurred at his home on South Cedar
on April %, 1909,
He was married to Margaret Keel
er, his now sorrowing companion, on
June 6, 1893 and to this union was
born one son, Harold, who shares the
sorrow with his mother.
He united with the Evangelical
church some six years ago, and at his
death, held the position of General
Secretary in our Sunday school. Thus
one spoke from the wheel is missing.
Besides his companion and son, he
leaves four sisters, Mrs. W. 3. How
ard, Mrs. H. A. Hockensmith, Mrs.
p. D. Lockwood Mrs.fN. l.. Babies
to mourn his departure. The last
named sisted could not be here on ac-
count of sickness in her own home.
The deceased was A years 3
months and 16 days Of age. Not only
will he be missed by the immediate
relatives, but the Sunday school, the
church and large host of friends
feel deply the loss and sympathize
with the sorrowing ones. We have
hopes through the Gospel of our
Lord Jesus Christ, and thanks be un-
10 God who hath given us the victory |
Him.-B. H. Hobbs, Pastor.
Myrtle Smith, Lillian Staatz, Ida
Steckel, Joseph Sterling, Mildred
Sterling, G. Edward Stark, Artie
stottler, Earl Strong, Whitney Wag-
Ter, BERTHE Waterstradt, George Web
,r, Allie White, Water Wilson, Sly
ria Winslow, Ivan Wood, Hazel Woo
ey.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
Ready for New Carrier.

A new delivery case and window
have been placed in the postoffice
for carrier No. 4, Ed. Lloyd, who be-
gins work May list.
The patrons of the post office who
have their mail delivered by city
carriers would facilitate the prompt
delivery Of their mail IL they would
have it addressed to street and num-
Der.
If patrons Of the post office de-
partment would affix their return
card to all mail matter 1t would les
sen the loss of mail and tighten the
burden of the dead letter office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
These May Enter
County High School POI

Huston, Thirza Jones, Hazel Knisely,
Ida Krauss, Stella Lang, Frances Lit
tie, William Lockart, Grace Long,
Arie Lowe, Elizabeth Lowe, Jessie
Marshall, Mabel Martz, Flora McCor-
mick, Minnie Mccormick, Agnes Nc
Laren, Doster Merrilatt, Emma Metz,
John Miller, Mary Miller, Elsie
Musth, Marie Nicholas, Phoebe Noel,
Carl Reich, Amanda Rice, oren G.
Rock, Isabel Sampson, Marie Sche-
gel, Howard Schuster, Claire Snider,
Wade Snider, William Steckel, Jr.,
Earl Steen, Ethel Keller, Loretta
Kelley, Edward e. King. Clare Kneer,
Alma Knisely, Carl Knopp, Nellie
Knopp, Leonard Koenig, Carrie Koh-
mann, Anna Kohrs, Anna Laly, Roy
Lockard, Mary Mahoney, Birdie
Mauon, Jay McCosh. L. Dewitt Nc
Kee, Marguerite McKeever. Mary
MInter, Ruth Minter, Millie Messi-
mer, Lloyd Moody, Ruth MuenEen-
mayer, Anna Nicholson, Ollie Picker
ell, Anna Rice. Horace H. Ross, Ed
ward schlegel, Homer Schuster, Geo.
shIrach, J. W. sidler, Daisy slifer,
Grace sIifer, Alice stocker, Byron
Ralph Tichenor Florence
Trott, Sara C. Trott Arthur W. volk-
man, Maggie WARDROBE, Jessle Week
el, Emma wendt. Harvey Wood. Bd-
win wuthnow. vioIette. swychon,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29

The following students having sue
cessfully passed the entrance examin-
alton may enter the county high
school this fall. Out of 24S appli-
cants 1876 were successful.
Ethel Amann, Cecil Arnold, Edith
Arnold, orville Bell, Ella Bert, Jacob
d. Bet, Efie Biehler, Esther Best
line. Esther Callahan, Elmer Cook,
Rose, Cross, Cornelius Curran, Lydia
Denny, Alberta Douglas, Viola Duck
er, Howard Saglen, Mabel Eliason,
Christi Engle, Gertrude Engle, Lor-
eua Fielder, Mabel Funston. Weis
Funston, Florence Glenn. Reba Gree
uough, orla Gunselman, Ethel Harsh
man, Clarence Hassler, Maude Hass-
Ter, Noah Z. Hershey, F. Leslie Dil-
BON. Herbert Hoffman. Elmer Hum
phrey, VILLA Ausherman, Je1n BaG-
er. Brale Barnet, Matte Beberineyer'
Alice Betz, Charley Bigler, Jesse
Brandt, HATTIE Brown, Harvey Chase,
catherine Cushing. Thomas L. cush.
ing. Nora q. Darling. George De
Merseman, Florence Derane, Either
Duffy. walter Eisenhower, Edna
Fvster, John Fowler, Elmer N. Funs-
ton. Ernest ]. Funston, Ben Gary,
rave corbutt, william Gunselman,
Esther Hammond, Ray HAYWARD,
Lester hoffman,. Clara Howie, James
rsaae, Elsie Jameson, George jane
son. Fay keller. ward Kehler, Mary
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
INSPECTOR WAS BUSY.
Restaurant and Hotel Ordered to
Make SOnle Changes.

John Klienhans, state inspector,
was In the city over night and did
some inspecting. He pronounced the
Ice box of q restaurant unsanitary
and condemned 1t, also filing CON-
plant. The proprietor paid $25 and
costs. A hotel was declared improp-
erly provided with fire escapes and
orders were issued to make changes.
He will be back in a few days and
will probably make a complete I'M
spection of the town, visiting every
over which he has jur-
Isdiction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
We Can Boost Abb
lene and We Will"

Ralph Merrifield won the IS prize
offered by the commercial club for
a slogan for the city with I'VE Can
Boost Abilene and We WILL" This
will be put on 500 buttons which win
be sold for rs cents each. G. P. Irv-
ing will be here May I to lecture and
start the movement. The other en-
tries were:
Pre- Water, railways, flowers and
fruit, always Abilene.
Come in the water is fine. 80 90
100 per cent pure, chemical analysis,
Abilene, Kansas.
The garden spot of Eden, Abilene,
first, last and always. ff
Abilene, city clean.
A for Abilene, B for Boom, all we
ask, is to give us room.
East, west, Abilene's best.
Who can? Abilene, Kan. h
Abilene Kan push.
Abilene Kan. run and read.
Abilene Kan. drink water!
Live in Abilene, Kans.
You can live in Abilene.
Kan Abilene on you?
Home is home in Abilene.
Homes are dear in Abilene.
Abilene, Kans! Ameri Kans.
Abilene Ka Ameri Ka! (Pro-
nounced Kay)
Abilene Kan. and does.
Abilene Kan. drink-Sand Springs. |
Have you seen Abilene?
Beautiful Abilene, Kansas.
You can, in Abilene, Kansas.
There's health and wealth in Abb
enc.
Bring your business to Abilene.
You'd like Abilene.
Abilene of various industries, is
he town.
With our present Mayor, Abilene
s the Guidon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
Chapman Had Big
Celebration Sunday

Chapman, April 27.-The largest
event of its kind that ever took
place in Chapman occurred Sunday
when the Knights of Columbus, coun-
Gil 1881, gave an entertainment and
banquet in honor of their visiting
guests and the 80 candidates who
were initiated into the order.
The affair was conducted on an
elaborate scale and with a thorough
ness that does great credit to the city
of Chapman, its residents and the
members of the order In particular.
There were about 900 guests present,
and every one of them was cared for
by the members of the order and
their friends.
A special train was run from Sa-
lima, and brought people from that
town, and from Solomon and Abilene.
An extra coach was placed on the
westbound passenger at st. Marys,
and brought peole from that place,
and from Wamego, Manhattan and
junction City. ~
Guests were met at the depot by
delegations of the Chapman knights
who escorted them about the town
and entertained them throughout the
afternoon and evening.
The occasion was the initiation of
about 20 candidates from Chapman
and ten candidates from Herington
by the Chapma nlodge. Everything
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
Next \, ext Saturday Is s.. v.
to Be Wheat Day

For two years the State Agricul-
tural college has been designating
certain subjects for discussion at
the monthly institutes. The first
state" subject was alfalfa and De-
cember IA, 1907, was the first at
tempt at concerted action for the
farmers institutes. Now the Farm
ers' institute superintendent has
named May l as Wheat Day" look
ing to a general discussion among
thousands Of the best farmers and
land owners of the subjects of pure
seeds and better seed bed. In the
"Hessian fly territory the discus
sion will naturally include methods
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
Two Deaths in City's
List of Businessmen

held. The Methodist church was
crowded during the church service.
Rev. w. G. Coleman officiated and
gave an eloquent tribute to the life
work and character of the departed.
and floral emblems testified to the
esteem in which Mr.. Weyant was
of honor. The abundance of flowers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29

of meeting the ravages of this insect
pest. The Hesslan fly is being found
In practically all parts of the state
where 1t was last year, but 1t is not
being found In those fields that were
we'll plowed and where volunteer
wheat was kept down. 1t is hoped
that ten thousand up to date Kan
sans may attend the Wheat" meet
ings on May 1. Wheat Is not likely
to ever get down to low price again
and these meetings are intended TO
help the state raise more wheat per
acre. Dickinson county's institute
will meet Saturday afternoon at the
court room for this purpose.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
FOURTH CARRIER WILL BE-
GIN WORK HERE MAY list,
POstORfice Has Secured Addition to
Carrier Force.

Postmaster Waring has received
notice that an additional city carrier
has been given Abilene and that work
will commence May list. This will
give help enough to make four daily
deliveries in business district and two
in the residence districts. The car
rier system will be extended to take
in the blocks two blocks east of
Campbell street from 3rd to 7th, also
two blocks farther west on End and
3rd streets.
Edward Lloyd who is first on the
waiting list will be the new carrier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
win Go to Lawrence.

The Abilene high school baseball
team will go to Lawrence Friday to
play the Kansas University Freshmen
squad. The state high school track
meet comes off ON Saturday at Law
renee and the local high school is the
first on the days program.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
From Saturdays Daily.l

H. Roy Weyant, one of the city's
most popular young businessmen,
died last night after brief illness of
pneumonia. He was thought to be
improved early in the evening but
the end came almost without warn
ing and he sank peacefully into rest.
Mr.. Weyant was born in Pough-
keepsie, N. Y, March 10, 1873, and
came to Abilene in October, 1894.
He was married two years later and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29

was conducted on an elaborate scale,
and the visitors were made to feel
at home by the Chapman people. who
used every means within their power
to show the visitors the finest kind Of
time. G5 ..4s.4s
The banquet which was held In
Scanlan's hall in the evening, was
the crowning event of the day. About
400 people sat down at the long Ia.
bles. where an elaborate menu was
served. a&
The toasts were pleasant feature
of the banquet. Right Rev. John
Maher acted as toastmaster The pro-
gram was as follows: 4s
Prayer .......... Rev. r. J. DAILY
Address Of Welcome, ..,.....,..
......M. L. Meyer, Grand knight
Vocal Duet ................
........ Misses Byrne and Erwin
Selected ............W. q. Miller
Vocal Solo ....., Miss Agnes Gates
Selected .... Rev. J. r. Hill. s. J,
Selection .............,. Orchestra
Insurance ..........
.............. w. J. Morarity
Piano Solo ...... Miss Tesse Howe
Selection .............. Orchestra
Good of the Order ...........
j. w. Gibbons, State Deputy
The music was furnished by the G.
Of X. orchestra.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
MAY Have Several shows.

It is said that g number Of the big
shows will 60 through Kansas this
summer and the chances are that
Bros. Buffalo BIZ and per-
hsps Forepaugh viii come this way
ana stop in Junction city and salins-
Bros. may come this way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29

At Least Many Farmers Think It VIII
@" Be So.

1t is said by many farmers that
harvest will be a trlfle later this
year. The wheat is growing nicely
but is not SO far advanced as usual
It is doubtful II any wheat will reach
the market before the end Of July
this year. Last year wheat came In
very early.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29
VETERANS In MOTOR CARS.
Il. e. Coulson Will Take G. A. II. on
26 Memorial Day.

z. E. Coulson has promised to take
all the G.. A. r. members from the
city hall to the cemetery in motor
cars Memorial day.
Rev. o. M. Keve will deliver the
Memorial day address and Rev. w.
G. Coleman will preach the Memorial
sermon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29

A large number Of Abileneltes
went to Chapman Sunday to the
Knights Of Columbus meeting. One
OF the biggest crowds in Chapman's
history was present
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-29

a sorrowing wife and daughter are
left to mourn the loss Of kind and
loving husband and father. Mr..
Weyant was for time an employe
of Case & Co., later he started in
business for himself and his dry
goods store on Cedar had become
established with a growing trade
when it's proprietor was taken by
death.
He was member of the Masons
and knight Templar, Of the Work
men and M. w. A., also Of the
Methodist church and an officer in
the Methodist Brotherhood. In all
his relations to the community he
was trustworthy and faithful and
friends were many. Much sorrow will
be felt at his decease.
Funeral services Will be held Sun
day at $3.50 p. M, at the Methodist
church, Rev. W. G. Coleman off,
ciating. Burial will be in the Abilene
cemetery where a Masonic service
will be held.
lFrom Mondays Daily.l
A large number of friends attend
ed the funeral services of H. Roy
weyant Sunday afternoon. The Ma
sonic lodge, the M. w. A., and the
Methodist Brotherhood attended for
mally and the services at the grave
were conducted by the Masons with
P. H. Halleck acting as W. M. The
knight Templars furnished a guard
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-08-16
: Si-. s-5 Su-c.

4 woman there was. and she wrote
-: the press, IS you O. Nigh. 90.
She tod how ~ cut and sew 8 dress
and how - cook many savoy mess.
but She never had done j, herself I
guess, opt none ~ her readers knew.
She told how 10 comb and dress the
hair and how ont II = har7el to make
chai.-'twoul6 adoyvl any pa7lo. and:
give !; aa ai--we thought the tale was
true. oh. The days we spent and the
nights we spent, with hamn,e. and
saw and tack, in making chair in
which no one would sit. in which no
one could possibly sit, without 8 cricS
IN the .-Econonlical Housewife.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-08-16
= REMARKABLE SHOWING

Nothing could speak in stronger
words Of the growing popularity of
the Northwestern Mutual Fire Assoc
citation of Seattle than the new re-
cord established in July, when more
than four and half million dollars OF
insurance was written. The signi-
ticance OF this will be better under
stood when il is realized that of the
$50 other fire insurance companies
doing business in the State Of Wash
inglon last year only 5 OF them wrote
as much in this state in twelve
months as was written by the North
western in the single month Of July.
and the average amount written By
the $50 companies for the whole year
was less than two and half million
dollars.
the profits on the underwriting all
go TO the policy holders and these
profits now amount to s500 for every
working day