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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
WOMAN TERRIBLY BURNED.
Then Killed by Shock When Threat
ened with Second Burning.

Here is story Of misfortune SCI
dom equalled in local annals. MIS-
Bertha Harris. wife Of 9. M. Harris
once Of Clay Center but later Of Em-
elewood. this state, was very badly
burned July S by the blaze from an
exploding gasoline stove. She carried
the stove to the door of her home,
saving the residence, but was herself
terribly injured, SO badly burned that
nortions of her flesh dropped from
her arms and body. That she might
he cared for in the best possible way
sba was taken to St. Francis hospi-
tal at wichita, where after a. long
hard fight, she was on the road TO
recovery. But the oiled bandages
with which her wounds had'soeen
wrapped were thrown into q closeV
and there, on July 1S, broke INTO d
flame. a case Of spontaneous com
Ibustion. The patient was removed
from danger and the fire extingulsh-
ed. without great damage, but prop,
ably as the result Of the shock Of
excitement in her weakened conui'
ton, she died.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
noRN Il oosIINa N now.
During the Drouth, Farmers Would
Not Sell 1t.

~ f.
Corn 10 coming to market now.
Many loads Of the yellow and white
grain came to the city today.
\ Corn is a curiosity now. During
dry weather, when theecoming crop
was threatened, farmers were holding
their corn, fearing that II there was
no crop this year they could not
buy It, so they did not want to run
the risk Of shortage. During the last
days Of the drouth, local grain buyers
could not get corn at any price
THE fine weather, now prevaiiing'
a bringing the corn crop back IN
nice shape now and q good crop y
promised. The local price Is sun
high. and for that reason farmers are
letting loose Of any surrpus they
might have on hand. The sale y
good, SO that the grain men are MOI
getting any over supply ana tne
corn market may not drop to any
marked extent for some time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
FORTY FLOATS ~ SIGHT:
Merchanss WIN Have Fine Display
for WOOdmen.

Forty firms are preparing 70 enter
the Woodmen parade at the log roll
ing with Floats representing their
business. Several are at work on the
displays. It will be handsome ex-
hibit and a big feature.
These firms will enter: Geo. st.
Peter, L. L. Mortified, The Racket,
G. G. schiveley, Roemer 6 Nieolay'
Clewell and Dobkins, ]. A. Tufts,
Security Milling Co., J. X. Markley,
Reflector, ]. A. Wayts 9 Son, Abb
aene Mercantile Co., Geo. w, LLOYD
q. P. Snyder, B. D. whitehead, Ward
Davis, W. H. Eicholtz Co., Green
Bros, Roy Forney. W. H. Broughton'
A. r. Elwick, Abilene Milling Co. y
B. Case g Co., o. A. Dentzer, Hodge
Bros! AbilenA Company, Rice, Johntz
Nicolay Lumber Co., Kugler & Teop-
fer, Hoon 6 Co., H. Q. Lifts, Belle
Springs Creamery Co.. Joe Badger
Central Kansas Business College, Ba-
ker & WATERSHED, Chronicle, Whole
sale Grocery Co., G. H. Pinkham'
Abilene Fire Department, Theo. Nusz'
shockey & Landes, w. H. Teeters Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
RECORD OF KANSAS CITY
!, DEPARTMENT is LOWERED

A few days ago the Kansas oi.y
star contained an article wnicn IN
glowing language told Of Kansas
city fire department which maze .
rum Of 1000 yards, strung out loo
feet Of hose and had water running
through 1t in minute and II seq
onds.
The members Of the Abilene de-
10 rtment thought they could make
hottar time than this and made pre-
variations accordingly. Monday night
on the first trial, a connection was
missed and no time taken, but last
night everything worked smootniy
and from the time the alarm was
turned in until water was running
from the 200 feet of hose after a lOo'
ward run, Just minute and IN sec
Epnds elapsed.
The department is giving thes'
trial runs almost every evening apou
l7:sO and IL anyone cares to see o.
exhibition Of clean fast work. n
should be on the corner Of Broad
way and Second street about ina
thine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
oh,tuary-John F. Helms.

Tobn r Helms was born in Foster
burg Madison county, Illinois, June
%. 1866, died at his country home
northwest Of Abilene July II, 1911
at the age Of As years and 20 days
He was united in marriage win
Anna Burjes August !, 1895. TO
this union there were given i've
children, three daughters and two
sons, all Of whom with the mother
survive to mourn his departure. mr.
Helms, with his family came to KAN
sas five years ago, and resided ON
a farm near Detroit until last spring
when he purchased the Madden farm
northwest of Abilene, where he re-
sided until summoned to enter
upon the untried realities of the life
beyond.
In his infancy he was consecrated
to his Lord in holy baptism by his
Parents and confirmed In Emmaus
Evangelical Lutheran church at Dor
sey, Illinois, April 10. 1881. The
deceased had not been in good health
for a number of years though not
incapacited to follow his chosen voca-
ton. on last Sunday afternoon he
was stricken with paralysis. It was
confidently expected that he would
soon rally, but a second attack fol-
lowed, and the end came peacefully
on Monday evening. He rests from
his labors. May he rest In peace
The service was conducted In the
Lutheran church Thursday afternoon
by the pastor, Rev. W. H. schrock'
Interment in the Abilene cemetery;
The Woodmen, Of which order ne
was a member, participated in the
burial service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
RACK ON A VISIT, is
ARRESTED ON OLD WARRANT

David Allison Jr.. who is now liV-
ing in Leavenworth, came back to
Abilene for a visit about week ago
and was arrested today on q state
warrant issued April s4th. He was
taken before Justice Quinn and given
80 days in jail and fine Of 500
and costs, amounting to 1885. The
charge was giving LIQUOR to a minor.
Allison paid SIS OF the costs and was
paroled on good behavior By District
Judge King.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
NEW RATE SUIT is BEGUN.
Attempt to Force the Railroads to
Make Jobbers Rates.

Suit has been filed before the state
utilities commission at Topeka
against all railroads doing business
in Kansas to try to compel them 70
make jobbers' rates the maximum on
the first six classes of freight ship
ments. This means II the suit is
successful, that all towns will enjoy
the jobbers rates now given to some
20 or 80 iobbing centrs in the state.
Abilene is now one of the towns that
enjoys these rates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
SOME COUNTIES IN KANSAS
Va HAVE TEACHER SHORTAGE,

County Superintendent W. 0. Steen
has received notice that there are ten
counties in this state which have not
a sufficient number Of teachers to
supply their schools.
These counties, with the number
of vacancies still untitled, are;
Cheyenne 10, Finney 10, Gray IL,
Greeley 6, Hodgeman S, Kearney s.
Morton 6, Ness s, Wabaunsee 3, and
Wichita 4. s.ttSq
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
COULDN'T GO TO THE GROVE,
BUT HAVE CAMP ANYWHERE

The young ladies who were intend
ing to spend this week camping IN
Tonkin's grove and were prevented by
the iuclement weather, have never
theless been having a mighty good
time together. The lott of the large
barn belonging to Geo. Etheringtcn
on East Firth street has been con- con-
verted into an airy living apartment
and the girls are having one con-
tinuous house party. They callthem-
selves the harm swallows and they
are having lots of fun, as the neigh
bors will testify.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
wnta curphey Injured.

salina Journal: Wednesday even
ing while the children Of the Yves.
leyan addition were playing Pearl
Hartzell shot into the crowd with
blank cartridges and hit Villa Cur
uhey with three shots in the right
aide and made quite serious flesh
wounds. II the cartridges had gone
straight to the mark the child might
have been hurt much more seriously
wiIta "a doing very nicely now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
Lightning Strikes Barn.

During a heavy thunderstorm Mon
day afternoon the barn recently
built on the Mrs. John Heller farm
I'm Rhinehart township was struck
By the lightning and burned to the
ground. In the barn was about 100
bushels Of oats, two sets Of work
harness, q little call, .and small farm
ing utensils. The loss viii be more
than $1,000 with s4Oo insurance OF
the barn.-Chapman Gazette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
A THOROUGH TEST.
oue That wiz Convince the Most
skeptieal Abilene Resder'

Cures that last are cures thai
count.
Doan's kidney Pills make thorough
cures.
The following case is typical.
Abilene residents should be con-
vinced
The testimony is confirmed-tne
cure lasted. :,
Proof like this cannot be ignored.
Lucy A. Waters, 51l z. N. Sixth
st., Abilene. Kan. says: For six
wears | was subject to attacks Of
kidney trouble. Ny back was very
painful and difficulty with the kid
ney secretions existed. 7 used plast-
ers and tried a highly recommended
kidney medicine but obtained no last
ing benefit until used DOan's Kid
new Pills. Ehey improved my con-
dition In every way and about a year
ago when / again took them, the re-
suits we're Of the best. ] have pre-
yiously endorsed this remedy and at
The present time, am glad to con-
firm my former statement"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foater-Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New YORK, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
THREE MONTHS AND 500
FOR CASTING BAD CHECK

e. X. Morton who was Orousn,
hack from Fair Play, Colo, charged
with cashfng a bad $40 check here
last December, was sentenced to ~
davs in Jail and fined 500 and costs
by Justice N. e. Reed this morning
The charge was obtaining money un-
der false pretenses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
Carrl al Thanks.

We desire hereby to express our
gratitude to our neighbors and the
friends for their kindness and sym
pathy in the sickness and death OF
our husband and father.-MrS' 'onn
F. Helms and family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27

Pernaaent Muscular Strength can
not exist where there ID not blood
strength. Young men giving atten.
ton to muscular development should
bear this in mind. Hoods Sarsapar-
ina gives blood strength and builds
up the whole system
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
Good Roads in Grant

The Grant township road overseers
are doing a scrumptous job drag
cling roads. The roads leading to
he city are nearly all dragged and
smooth up 70 the city limits.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27

Nsver leave home on q journey
v,thout 4 bottle Of ChAmberlaiu's
$50 Cholera and DiaFrhoea Rem
sdy Il Il almost certain 70 b need
"A ana cannot Be obtained when on
board the ears or steamships. FOR
eaie b. an deaiera
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27
NOFthbOun0
NBILENE's SOCIETIES.

A. y. AND A. M-BOnevolen Lodge 10.
0e, meets first and third Monday evon-
ing In Zach. month at Masonic hail. eers
ner Third and Cedar. y = 1laynexs ~
brethren welcome.
ROYAL, ARCH MAeoNg- Cyrus Chap
ter NO. Is meets IN Masonic ball ~ the
month y W. Morse, Il r.; Joseph =
TRIPLE TIE BENEFIT AesocIA.
TION Abilene Council No. -. meets -
second and fourth Thursday evenlell
Beatrice Young. president; John 9.
Roger. secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27

The CENTRAL KANSAS BUsb-
NESS COLLEGE. Abilene. Kansas,
offer, for 1sii-ls12 three ezcelient
bushes courses. Write for Journal
4 ,oa.v. isWsmo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27

Don't thinE that piles can't Be
euref thousands Of obstinate cases
rave been cured by Deans Ointment
"a -. n any arna store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-07-27

Word has been received in Abilene
Of the approaching wedding of Miss
Vera strickler Of Emporia, but for
merly of Solomon. She will be mar
r,ed on July 20 to Mr.. william Har-
CESS of Emporia. Miss strickler Is
very we'll known in Abilene. having
visited here frequently. Last year Miss
strickler was the musical instructor
I'm the high school ct Halstead, Kan
Mr.. Hargess Is the gymnasium IN
structor at the College Of Emporia'
The wedding will be quiet home
wedding. and the young couple VIII
make their future home in Emporia'
, THESE marriage licenses have been
,ssued By Probate Judge Anderson;
Benz. F. Pierce and Mildred San
guire, Herington.
g. Irvine, clavsOn, Iowa ana
Mamie E. Barber. Miltonvale.
Peter Eagerly, Minneapolis, Kan
and cara Barber, Geneva. n Y.
John Davis and Blaneh Tuliis'
Hope.
Geo. Usnser ana Elizabeth Nus1'
woodbine.
Norman @. vian. Wan, Nsbr.' and
Grace Brown, Industry.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
W. c. T. u. Parlor Meeting.

An enjoyable evening was spent last
Saturday at the home of Mrs. Phineas
Worstal near Wakefield, Pa. The oc-
casion was Parlor Meeting of the
Wakefield W. @. T. u, at which a
Medal Contest was the mode of enter.
tainment. There were six contestants.
The Rotations were interspersed
with good music. vocal and instru-
mental. While the Judges, Mrs. Re-
becca Large of Yaidley, Mrs. Alfred
Goodfellow, of Lambertville and DIR i.
Scott. OF New Hope, were in confer
ence, an excellent poem written by
Mrs. Emma Eyre. was recited by her
daughter, Mrs. Furman milford of
Harrisburg, DR.. Scott then in sfew
fitting remarks, presented the medal
to Mrs. Anna Balderston. Cake, cof-
fee and ice cream were then served.
after which a social time was enjoyed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
The Very Largest Pie.

Probably the largest pie ever baked
was the big feature at reception to
Artie Phillips of Mulvaine, Kansas,
a soldier ON his return home from
Manila. In one of his letters to his
home he said he would give four years
of his life for one of those apple pies
such as his mother used to make. At
the reception rendered him by the
people of Mulvani, he was presented
with pie measuring feet one way
by 2 feet the other In the pie were
% bushels OF apples, 10 lbs. of -four,
10 lbs. of sugar, 6 lbs. OF lard, . lbs.
of butter and commensurate amount
of other truck which goes in this kind
of pastry. The pie was cut and serv-
ed, and it is said that it didn't last
longer than key of beer in prohi-
bition town.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
Edward f. Bates.

Word was received in this city Sat
urday of the death of Edward Il
Bates, assistant superintendent of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany in this city and vicinity. He had
been complaining for some time, and
together with his wife and child, had
been spending few days with her
relatives in Atlantic City. Becoming
worse, he was taken to the Medico
Chi hospital, Philadelphia, whore he
died Saturday morning. The cause
of death was paralysis. He is sur
vived by widow and one daughter
He was "a years OF age and had resid-
cd III this city for number of years
Funeral services were held Tuesday
in Atlantic City with interment il
that place.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
RiDSOeS

Mr.. Elmer Higgins, of Railway,
spent Sunday at the home of his parents.
Mrs. William Nj. Case has been on
the sick list during the past few days
Mrs. A. G.. Pittenger, after a long
spell of illness, is improving slowly.
Hon. o. l. Blackwell, of Wildwood,
spent part of two days on his farm last
week
The Young Cleaners will hold sur
prise social in the lecture room on Fri
day night of this week.
Mrs. Lizzie Rittenhouse, of Plain
field, was visitor at the home of her
mother, Mrs. j. V. NJ. Pegg, last week
and is now visiting friends at Quaker
town.
G. c. Holcombe and father visited
Trenton on Sunday They attended
the First Baptist Church in the evening
and heard Hon. William j. Bryan de
liver lecture, "rhe Prince of Peace"
Victor b. Holcombe, with his vile,
took trip to the State OF Texas to visit
the home of his brother, Frank, about
two months ago, and shortly after arriv-
ing there Mrs. Hocombe was taken
sick with typhoid fever and is still quite
sick.
just note to say that Ringoes
Grange is alive and prospecting. Ceres,
Pomona and Flora days have been OPP
served and much profit gained from the
exercises. The nature, growth and
profit OF grain, fruit and flowers are fit
topics for discussion in our noble Or
der. A wide-awake Lecturer is the life
of the Grange. To this officer the Mas
ter looks for the life oil the meeting,
and the members for entertainment.
The Lecturers hour OF cur last meeting
was placed in the hands of Sister Brew
er. The program was as follows:
Song by the Grange; reading, by
Brother Brewer; piano solo, Sister Hunt;
reading, Sister Strong; solo, Brother
Su,phin; reading, Sister Brewer.
Come to the meetings and have a
good time. The more the merrierl
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
B. p. o. E. Elect Officers.

Lambertville Lodge, No. 1910, Be
nevolent and Protective Order of Elks
elected the following officers to serv,
during the fiscal year beginning in
April, on Thursday last, March 0:
Exalted Ruler-George r. Kline
Esteemed Leading knight-Benja-
min Beach
Esteemed Loyal knight Richard
G. Slack
Esteemed Lecturing Knight Tho
mas l.. Hull
Secretary Joseph N. Hazen
Treasurer-S. A. Finger
Tfler-Robert Park
Trustee-Oscar A. Burd
Representative to Grand Lodge
Charles A. Butler
Alternate-RobeIt A. Montgomery
These elective officers and the APP
pointed officers will be installed at the
annual meeting to be held ON April 10,
by District Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler Thomas Crowley.
The retiring Exalted Ruler is Charles
A. Butler, who has had most sue
cessful administration.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
Oldest Paper in the World.

Kln-Pan may most unquestionably
be regarded as the Oldest paper in
the world. 1t is an official paper,
published in China, and was founded
in OIL. From 1861 it appeared as a
weekly paper, but from 1900 it was
published daily, and now it is even
issued three times day. Each edi-
ton consists of 5000 copies. The
morning edition is printed on yellow
paper. the second on white and the
evening paper on black. The morn
ing edition contains only information
relating to trade. the second is official
aud the evening paper contains lead
ing articles, news from the provinces
and extracts from the two earlier edi-
tions.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
CONCERT EVENT
OF THE SEASON
CONCERT EVENT IAMBERTyIll
OF THE SEASON BIG OPPORTU
RUTGERS COLLEGE
CLEE & MANDOLIN CLUBS
CENTENARY METHODIST CHURCH.
LAMBERTVILLE, N J.,
Wednesday evening, March %
LAMBERTvllLE'S
BIG OPPORTUNITY

By fortunate these Clubs include Lambertve
their Spring this The given by the Dickinson
Clubs last favoraby remembered and the RUTGERS Clubs
recommended among the best musical organizations
country About thirty carried Program will consist of
solo and chorus numbers of selected standard music.
For your accommodation all will be reserved without
ira charge Tickets 5 cents for gallery where so
asked Chart SHAMALIAS DRUG STORE Bridge Street
You will be wise in securing your seats once
Mail orders for seats accompanied with money, will receive
careful attention if sent to A. L. Crimson, Lambertvie
of
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
Stockton.

Jonathan Case, of New York City,
was recent guest at the home of his
parents in Cherryvile.
George Poulson, an aged resident
of Headquarters vicinity, is seriously
ill.
Wilmot Quimby and wife, of Cen
tire Hill, were recent visitors in this
place.
Robinson Suydam and wife, of Ros-
ellie Park, were over-Sunday guests of
relatives in Quakertown.
Walter G. Tindal and wife, of Phil
lipsburg, spent Sunday at the home
of Spencer l.. Dilts.
The congregation of the Stockton
Baptist Church has extended call to
the Rev. Mr.. Chew, of Port Murray to
become their pastor.
Russell Bodine has secured posi-
ton as time keeper in the Montgom-
cry quarries. just below this bor-
ongh. He will reside in this place.
Raymond Reading and wife and
Charles Hendricks and wife spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives
in Jersey City.
William Coates has returned to his
home near Sergeantsville, after hav-
ing spent the winter with his sister
in Pennington.
A donation will be rendered the
Rev. II. T. Horn of Sand Brook Sat-
urday. Refreshments will be served
at noon.
Howard Larson and wife, OF Hope
we'll, have been visiting at the home
Of A. b. Larson and wife at Ser
geantsvllle.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
Water Company Elect Officers

AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Lambertville Water com
pany, held in the company's Office, 3;
Bridge street, Tor the purpose of elect
ing board of directors to serve tn
ensuing year, the following were cho
sen; Albert ID. Anderson, Lewis p
Bodine, DIR. Edward w. Closson, Tor
bert Coryell, William c. Conover, War
rem A. Greene, Isaac w. Holcomb
George w. Massey and Frank w. Val
Hart.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
A Fierce Night Alarm

is the hoarse, startling cough of a
child, suddenly attacked by Group.
Often it aroused Lewis Chamblin, of
Manchester, o., (R. r. No. q for their
four children were greatly subject to
Group. Sometimes in severe at
tacks," he wrote, I'VE were afraid
they would die, but since we proved
what a certain remedy DIR. Kings
New Discovery is, we have no fear.
We rely on it for Group and for
coughs. co DIS or any throat or lung
trouble so do thousands of
others. SO may you. Asthma, Hay
Fever. LaGrippe, Whooping Cough,
Hemorrhages fly before it. SOC and
81 co. Trial bottle free. Sold by all
druggists.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-03-17
NEW YoRK'S GREAT
PENNSYLVANIA STATION

One of the greatest works Of modern times
was he construction of the concrete-hned
steel tubes under the Hudson and East Biv-
ers, the tunnelling Of Manhattan Island, and
the erection of the magnificent Pennsylvania
Station at seventh Avenue and Thirty-second
Street. New York, bringing the through trains
of the Pennsylvania Railroad into the heart
of New York City
An illustrated booklet describing this great
work, and telling what il means to the New
York passenger, has been issued by the Penn
to any address by George W. Boyd, General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Phia-
delphia, Pa, on receipt OF a two cent stamp
Send for it.