davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18

Solomon, May 15.-Katie Driscoll,
servant girl. discovered that the
IS. s. Churchill house here was aflre
Saturday morning at II O'Clock, in
the absence Of Mrs. Churchill, who
had been called to Salina.
The girl was alone in the house
with two little children, and Vt 10 not
known what caused the fire. The
family used a gasoline stove, and
there was bonfire in the yard back
Of the house at the time Of the fire.
After hard struggle the fire was
extinguished, a little after II, after
burning the nine-room residence half
down. The furniture was saved, but
the house worth perhaps $4,000, is
lost.
The whole town helped in putting
out the fire. The Solomon fire de-
partment exhausted three wells be-
fore the blaze was checked. Three
\
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18
Rev. G. @. Cress Had
Some Strenuous Days

by the drys alleging fraud In regis-
tration and polling. That election
night when the count was announced
a great bomb was fixed near the
minister's house which shook the
town and scared many people hall
to death, Y
But the latest move was an attack.
on Mr.. Cress by a ruffain Of the
gang who found himself up against:
a six shooter for the mayor had
sworn the minister in as a secret
officer and armed him. The saloonistsi
had the minister arrested on charge
with penitentiary sentence and hal
ed him into court. The trial was
spectacular. The saloon keepers and
their henchmen were there in force.
Also present to stand by Rev. Cress
was every minister in the association,
the G. A. r. post In body, the Lead
ers OF the anti-saloon club, the wo-
mems society of the Baptist church
and about one hundred citizens and
businessmen Of the dry persuasion.
The Judge acquitted Mr.. Cress and
the crowd gave him an ovation such
as he has never had in his life
The experiences of such a cam
paign may not be comprehensive to
the good people of Dickinson county
OF the present day but there are some
here who recall the days back in the
sixties and early seventies when such
conditions existed here. The great
mining and milling camps Of the
mountains Of Colorado present prob.
lens and conditions which Kansas
has not known in the last forty years.
Mr.. Cress' church has stood by
him to a man and he says after he
helps win the contest case and sees
the town dry for the first time In
It's existence, be believes he win run
down to Kansas and eat few meals
with his parents on the old farm
out near Talmage and will tell them
hat when they choose Kansas as
he place to raise their boys they
chose the best and cleanest state
inder the stars and stripes. And
hats no Joke.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18

Twenty years as pastor Of the
presbyterian church Of this city the
Reverend Or. Blayney was the recipe
lent Of a banquet given last evening
in honor Of the occasion that Will
long be remembered as one Of the
towns pleasantest affairs. Two hun
dred men we're invited for Gao at
the A, o. U. W. hall and found the
mall transformed into q beautiful
dining room. The tables were decor
ated with candles, lilies Of the val
ley and spring flowers and the ladies'
Of the Presbyterian church, the host
esses Of the occasion, were the re-
cipients Of many words of praise for
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18

Solomon, May 15,Curtis Olson,
Oldest son Of w. L. Olson, editor Of
the Solomon Tribune. was drowned
in the solomon river this morning
about IL o'clock. He went to the
river with Leon Booker who went
in swimming. Curtis got on the
bank as he could not swim. The
bank was steep and in some way
he slipped and went into the river
where It was deep water. The Book
er boy could swim only a little and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18
CHAurAUoUA JULY e4-si.
Strong Program Of Attractions Ar
ranged For This Year.

The third annual session OF the
Abilene chautauqua opens July 24th.
Judging from the past responses Of
the Abilene people and the promises
Of the Redpath bureau the 1911 as
sembly vfl be a grand success The
talent can now be mentioned only
In part The following companies
win furnish the music. Singers and
Players Male ouartette, Mcdonald
Company. The Road Grace Concert
O.. Boston LTrics KIIiarnsy Ladiss
orchostrs. Lee-Lafhrop- -FuBenVidef
GO. and the hoy Italian Guards Band.
Thlr assembly c1ntinnss iof lllIn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18

This year all the memorial SER
vices will be held In the morning.
A big camp fire 10 being planned
for the afternoon. At this meeting
addresses will be made as echoes
from the state encampment Then
all the old veterans will be asked
to relate "reminiscences Of the war.
The arrangement committee is try
ing to secure enough automobiles to
take all the members Of the G, A. r.
and W. R. G. to the cemetery.
\ AS usual the meeting place will
be at the city hall at . o'clock a. m.
The citizens Of Abilene are to bring
their floral tributes there and then
the memorial services will be held
at the Lutheran church. Rev, Q. A,
Cole will deliver the memorial ad-
dress.
After the service the parade will
start for the cemetery. The Abilene
high school band will furnish the
music. Miss Mary Smith win de-
liver Lincoln's Gettysburg speech at
the mound.
The memorial sermon will be given
by Rev. W. H. schrock at the Luth-
eran church Sunday morning, May
2Sth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18
!. N. ENGLE is MODERATOR
\ OF RIVER BRETHREN SESSION
Dickinson County Honored by the
IA Big Conference.

Dayton, Ohio, May 16.-(SpeciaD
The general conference Of the
brethren in Christ opened with q
large attendance from all parts OF
the United States and Canada,
Elder ]. NJ Engle Of Dickinson
county. Kansas, was elected modera'
tor.
3 M. Overholzer Of Culbertson, Pa,
and ]. R. zook, Des Moines, Iowa
were chosen assistants.
s. d. Enkie was elected secretary
and John Climenhaga assistant.
" The delegates are being royalty
entertained and the Dickinson coun'
ty visitors are enjoying the session
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18

present and occupied seats to the
right of the toastmaster. At the
left of the speakers was group Of
businessmen who have been identi-
fled with Abilene life for 20 years or
more. The guests we're made up of
men who are members or adherents
Of the church and representatives
Of leading firms and professions.
Scores Of congratulatory letters
were received by DR.. BIayney from
leading ministers and college men
over the west.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18
NEW HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Prof. Frank AIdrich Of Caney to
Head Faculty.

The board OF education last even
ing election Frank R. Aldrieh, head
Of the caney high school for four
years, as principal Of the Abilene
high school to succeed R. B. Downs
Prof. Downs was not an applicant
for the position. The salary was
raised to $1,000 a year Mr.. AID
rieh is 8 graduate Of Washburn and
a capable teaeher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18
Mr. Lacer pead.

Mrs. Margaret Lacey, aged 20
years wife Of J. B. Lacey, died sud
denly Of heart failure early this
at their home south Of abb
Iene. Besides q husband she leaves
four children. The funeral services
will Be held from the home Al 2
o'ciock TAurtday afternoon. Rev. pr.
Blss1er ofbelsting
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18

days and every program VIII be
standard.
Rev. Klefhem Of Lincoln Nebras
ka viii be the platform supsrintend-
ent.
The lecturers and entertainers viii
soon be announced through the col
umns Of this paper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18
Solomon Editors Son
Drowned in River

knew he could not rescue his COM
penion. He ran for help and in a
lew minutes the body Of the drowned
hoy was brought out. Physicians
led for two hours to resuscitate him
but in vain.
Curtis was lone Of the brightest
boys in the city, aged about II and
d junior in the high school. The
tragedy has brought much sorrow to
the entire community.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18
Great Oaks from Little ACOrns


The ambitious young who because Of training
and hereditary ugsy should receive healthy en-
ouragement from consideration the lives Of famous nanes
In every the great be traced back to humble
beginnings initial capital being to the amassed
hoard what the mammoth Oak There must be be-
ginning however, is the quicker will gratifying
proportions be attained
Let us talk you the which bank account
when once started Some healthy that
many times larger started few months ago at
this bank suggest the importance Of beginning at
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18

Talmage Nay 1e.-W. D. FULTON
has sold his elevator 70 the Rock
Island Ml1 aud Elevator Co, 81
Hsishinson b X emlth ubo vilI.
be nanafsf Is here via a force oi
men r.tollsisg b
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18

Services for Memorial Sunday will
be conducted in the Lutheran church.
Abilene, May 2S, 1911, at o'clock,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18

men were hurt by falling walls and
furniture, Tim Mahoney, James Er-
win and george Stevens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18

was appetizing and served excellentiy'
1t was:
Fruit Cocktail
chicken Pie Gravy
Snow Potatoes New Peas
Perfection Salad
Pickles Jelly
Bread and Butter Sandwiches
Brick Ice Cream Cake
Coffee
Sand Springs Water
Music and Speeches.
Following the dinner came the
toast program of after dinner con-
gratulations. The Rev. DR.. R. M.
r5innon OF Herington, moderator of
the Solomon Presbytery presided and
gave the introductions gracefully. A
avartette, Mrs. H. R. Little, Mrs.
III Howard. Miss Stella Murphy Miss
,irace Peters sang with feeling; lie
gends." In response to repeated en-
cores 1t sang these topical verses
to the music OF Fishing;
DR.. Blayney he stood in pulpit high,
All Of Sunday morning
And he pictured glories beyond the
sky,
All of Sunday morning.
But down in the pews the women sat,
Each watching her neighbor's new
Easter hat,
So the doctors effort fell quite flat,
All Of a Sunday morning.
DR.. BIayney prepared with exceeding
care
A sermon glowing, both rich and rare,
But the men were thinking of busi-
ness woes,
And now and then one would nod
and doze
And never wake up till the sermons
close.
For twenty years did the doctor work.
with never rest and never a shirk,
His flock was proud Of its pastor
brave
But sometimes he wished that more
heed it gave
TO the words he uttered. their souls
to save.
All Of a Sunday morning.
B. D. whitehead gave a solo which
was received with much apprecia-
ton. He sang: 'sThe Clock Of the
Universe"
During the evening phonograDh
music entertained the guests.
The responses we're All in the ma
turs Of congratulations to Or. Blay-
asy On the completion Of 50 long a
service and Of good wishes for him,
together with some reminseienees Of
striking features Of bis work for thsl
city. Ren W. H. schroek, pastor
q ,be lutheran church. apoke iorl
the ministers. ~ b. Naioii for thel
nnnkels G. A. caA Cor ne npr-
1,onis &. s. Rasa f.f ne PROBES
sisnr 81 s en'fA l1i lts s',F pfiI-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18
DR.. BIayney's Response.

DR.. BIayney's Response.
Dr. Blayney then made the re-
sponse: He was introduced in pleas
Ing words by Dr. Tinnon, who told
something Of the appreciation all
should feel for such a character IN
the city. DR.. Blayney said tender
words Of gratefulness, told Of some
Of the things that had touched him
in his long work here and expressed
mis- appreciation Of the regard shown
him by the occasion and its cere'
monies. He reviewed briefly tht
work Of the twenty years and tolt
Of the friendships and helps that hat
come to him, He was yisibly affect
ed by the kindly expressions ant
the entire party felt the influence
Of his tender words.
1t was a coincidence that thil
week was also the fortieth anniver
sary Of the organization of the Pres
byterian church in this city.
A finer expression Of the love o
a community for pastor could no
have been given than the gathering
in DR.. Blayney's honor and every
word spoken was sincere and vel
deserved. Those present felt i'm
pressed more than ever with tn
good work he has done and thu
wishes for his longer service in Abb
lene were heartfelt.
All the ministers Of the city wer'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-05-18
Twenty Years Pastor
ate Of DR.. Blayney

cials, W. A. Stacey for the schools,
G. M. Harger for the press, J. H
Engle for the Sunday schools. r,
M. White spoke some words Of church
appreciation Rev DR.. Van orden.
pastor Of the Salina Presbyterisn
church, gave the invocation, and Dr..
Tinnon the benediction. '
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-01
TO LOCATE IN SALT LAKE.

Judge T. j. Mitchell. who has pre-
sided over the court of the Ninth
Judicial district since the resignation
of Judge Brown, will leave for Salt
Lake City within a few days, where
he will open law Offices in one of the
large down town Office buildings. Be-
fore accepting the appointment of
the district judgeship, little over a
year ago, Judge Mitchell had COM
pleted arrangements to locate in the
Utah metropolis, but at the solicita-
tion of his many warm personal
fiends in the district. he consented to
take the position. During his short
term on the bench, Judge Mitchell
established himself as a jurist of ex-
ceptional ability and his decisions
have been the subject of most favor
able comment by the oar of the dis
trict. For several years prior to 60
ing on the bench. Judge Mitchell was
associated with the Hon. Samuel
Belford and the firm was recognized
as one of the strongest in the state.
In Mr.. Mitchelrs leaving the state,
Nevada will lose one of its brightest
attorneys and the bar of our sister
state will have occasion to congratu-
late itself on its new aquisition to its
ranks. Mrs. T. l.. Mitchell will ac-
company her husband to their new
home at the Lake.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-01

smelter here; that the ores can be
shipped in the smelter in Tooele Can
yon. In that event, there will be
only coneentrator put up here, but
there will have TO be a railroad con-
strueted between here and Tooele
Canyon.
If there were neither concentrator
nor smeiter erected in the district,
and only the new railroad brought in
here, that of itself would give an inn
petus to the camp, the like of which
has not been known since the boom
days preceding the panic. 1t would
be the reawakening of Ely, the maxi
ing of the entire district, and from
the present indications it does not ap-
pear possible that the building of
the railroad can be avoided This
would bring an influx of people into
the district, bring outside capital; it
would mean new investments; 1t
would mean a fiourishing camp, far
in excess of any location in Nevada.
in the short space of a few months
after the road was started.
There are other mines working in
the district, which while they do not
compare with the two large prop
critics mentioned. each add to the
payroll of the district. increasing its
Importance, benefiting business and
all branches of trade. making Ely
the most desirable of camps.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-01

increased by the addition of the
product of the Liberty pit, work on
which was commenced in last Aug
ust. For the past several months
one steam shovel has been at work
there breaking ground for future
steam shovel mining operations, and
up to the end of the year there were
removed 100000 cubic yards of
Ioverburden from the Liberty and ad-
Joining claims. The ore in these
workings was touched by the steam
shovel within the closing days of the
year, and the period of production
should commence in the next sixty
days.
The total ore, of commercial value
now in sight in the workings of the
Nevada Consolidated are estimated
at more than 40,000,000 tons
During the year a number of Key
stone churn drills have been en-
gagged in prospecting the porphyry
areas. approximately 25,250 feet OF
drilling having resulted. In addition
to having established and defined
ore bodies previously known. this
work has resulted in the increase of
pay ore reserves for the year OF
nearly fifty per cent.
Seven steam shovels are in con-
stant operation at the mine, in ad-
dition to four Keystone drills. drill
ing for blasting purposes. Several
other Keystone and Star drills are
engaged constantly in prospecting
The remainder of the equipment fol-
the great work going forward com
prises II locomotives. 1870 dump
cars to handle the overburden, and
in the neighborhood of 200 ore cars
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-01
BANNER YEAR IN Production.
FOR NEVADA CONSOLIDATED.
A Few Facts and Figures Concerning Great Copper
Producing Company That Will Serve to Give
Some Idea of Their Vast Operations.

The year which has just closed
has been a banner one for produc-
tion for the Nevada Consolidated
Copper company. Few people living
In the district, familiar as they are
with the working of the great Eu-
reka pit at Copper Flat, have any
real conception of the vast amount
of work which Is going on there Ore
trains passing daily through the dis
trict, from the mine TO the concen-
traitor at McGill, tell In part the
story of production; but the results
at the end of the year tell the whole
story.
For the fiscal year commencing
October. 1903, and ending Septem-
Der 80, 1910, the ore output was
2.237,02S tons dry weight. the aver
age assay of copper being 2.06 per
cent and about 22 cents In gold and
silver. For the calendar year of 1910
the ore production will amount to
1850, 900 dry tons, averaging the
same percentage in copper and the
precious metals. All OF this great
output came from the steam shovel
pit at Copper Flat, and there has
been more than that in overburden
iaken from the workings. The strip
ping operations; meaning the remov-
al OF overburden from the Eureka
ore bodies. must be kept in advance
Of the production of ore. and during
the year, in addition to the output
OF ore there have been removed
1850. 900 cube yards of this waste
In all the Eureka pit has been strip
ped over an area of 22 acres.
During the coming year the great
production OF the company will be
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-01

Work upon these structures must
soon commence, and the site of the
reduction plant be made known to
the public. There has been consider
able mystery as to the location of
both the concentrator and the smell
ter, and the rason for this is evil
dent. The Cole-Ryan syndicate,
which controls the Giroux Consoli-
dated, is a very powerful concern
with millions at their back, and 1t is
not to be expected that they are go
ing to take the public into their con-
fidece before hey have definitely ar
ranged their plans from all view
points.
IL there are any advantages to be
taken in the selection of site, or of
separate sites, it is only natural that
the first investors are not going to
share them with the public until
they themselves have had the first
and most important slice. The fact
remains, however, that one or both
these plants are to be erected in the
district, and that means another ad-
dition to the payroll of the camp. out.
side of the very healthy payroll, al
present, of the Giroux.
OF late 1t has been rumored, and
with no little persistency, that the In
ternational Smelter in Tooele Can
yon will be utilized for the treament
of the ores of the Giroux. In the
Alpha workings the ore is a direct
smelling product, while the prophyry
ores of Bunker Hill and surrounding
territory must he concentrated II
may have been decided by the Cole
Ryan people who control the Inter
national that there is no need for g
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-01

There are besides, machine shops,
blacksmith and car shops and a To-
comotive round house, all properly
equipped to handle repairs of all de-
scriptions. To handle the tonnage of
ore and oyerburden from % to 30
miles of standard gauge traekage is
required, and is in use.
No work was done during the year
on the Ruth ground, further than
the completion of the installation of
hoist, power plant and head frame.
This property is now in shape to
mine by the caving system, whenever
1t Is required to put it into commits
sion. The Veteran shaft and the
other properties formerly known as
the Cumberland bly,, have not been
worked during the year The ma
chinery, equipment and all the prop
erty of the company is being cared
for and kept in good condition dur
ing the period of idleness.
During the year great improve
ments have been going on at the con-
centrator and smelter of the Steptoe
Valley Smelling and Mining com
pany; the capacity having been in
creased to handle 5000 tons a day
In the mill as minimum; the smell
ter taking care of the concentrates
from that tonnage. The four units
of the concentration were originally
designed for less than 5000 tons a
day.
The fifth reverberatory furnace at
the smetler was completed and plae-
ed in commission in August of the
past year. While no radical changes
were made in the equipment of the
converting plant, this department
has been fully able to handle and
convert to copper the matte produced
by the reverberatories. During the
year 1911 Basic Lined 'Conyerters
will be installer. orders for them
now being in.
One of the principal additions to
the Steptoe plant last year was the
installation of a new $4,000 cubic
foot blower in the power plant, with
the necessary extension of the power
house building.
In the operations of mine and re-
duction plant there are employed
more than 1000 men. OF this num-
Der, 1,500 are engaged at the mill
and smelter while $40 are employ
ed at the mine, which latter number
will be increased as soon as the Lib
erty begins producing. Comfortable
homes are provided for the men and
their families by the company. A
well equipped hospital is maintain
ed, with its quota of physicians end
surgeons by the mining and smelt-
ing companies.
At the present time there is un-
der construction a large and eom-
modious club house. designed for
the use and benefit of the employees.
On the first floor of the building is
to be a large swimming pool. soon
to be completed, and there will be
in addition shower baths. plunges and
tub baths. On the same floor will be
a bowling alley, pool and billiard
tables. On the upper floor will be
a gymnasium, lounglng and reading
rooms, in fact the building will be
equipped with all the paraphernalia
and attractions which go to make up
the most comfortable club life.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-01
RECEIVER Is APPOINTED.
Herman Wise is Named to Look
After Affairs of Herrick-
KERN Investment CO


After a number of stormy scenes
In the Office of the Herrick-Kerin In
vestment company during the last
several weeks, in which the princi-
pal stockholders were the partici-
pants, the company went into the
hands of receiver Wednesday after
noon and Herman Wise was appoin-
ted by Judge T. L. Mitchell to
|straighten out the affairs of the COM
pany. The petition was asked for by
H. c. and Estella d. Herrick, who
own one half of the company stock,
and who allege that since the death
of John P. KERN last summer, the
company has been virtually control
led oy J. H. McMurray. who became
stockholder and director shortly
after the demise of Mr.. KERN, and
that there has not been a proper ac-
counting of the company's funds.
The plaintiffs claim that the busi-
ness has been mismanaged, and that
the company is in such financial
shape that 1t can no longer be con-
Quoted on a profitable basis.