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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
YOU WILL HAVE TO EAT
TURKEY LATER THIS YEAR

My, but isn't that turkey of yours
developing into a big roast for
Thanksgiving day? Yes, and 1t will
have several days longer this year
to materialize, for President Taft
has designated Thursday, No
vember 80, as Thanksgiving day.
The last Thursday of the month
is always set aside for this day of
Thanksgiving and usually comes the
fourth Thursday of the month. This
year November has five Thursdays
SO you will have to smack your lips
Just a little longer for Mr.. Turkey
has a few days of grace this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
AERoPLANE MADE FLIGHT
AT JUNCTION CITY SATURDAY

junction City, Sept. 1.-THE Wet
zig-McCarty team made a good flight
in their aeroplane here Saturday be-
fore a large crowd of spectators. The
aeroplane assembled about $50 feet
in the air and circled out and around
the bali park several times. An at
tempt was made to fly Sunday but
wind interfered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

A four-year protection on squir-
reis came off September 1 Of this
year. The new fish and game law
makes that change. So for a quat-
rain of years the barking denizens
of the woods have had chance to
multiply and fatten. Reports are that
the squirrel shooting this fall will
be the best for many and many a
season in Kansas. The quantity and
quality are both away above par.
"There are thousands of squirrels
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

The committee, one selected by the
city, one by the light company and
they choosing the third, after a
searching examination this afternoon
made the above report on the light
proposition.
The Brown company had offered
to furnish electricity at cost, II the
city would put in its plant, or to
light the city for 5000 month, the
city furnishing the poles. The for
mer plan was found to be the more
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
G. W. MERRILLATT ELECTED
PRESIDENT OLD SETTLERS

Enterprise, Sept. 11.-G. W. Mer-
Hiatt was elected president OF the
old Settlers Reunion association for
1912; e. 2. Butcher, Solomon, first
vice president; S. H. Gugler, Wood
bine, second vice president; o l..
Moore, Abilene, third vice president;
J. c. Froelich. secretary. This is
Mr.. Froelich's fifth year as secre-
tary Of the association.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
MISSOURI is DRINKING
FAMOUS SAND SPRINGS

Arthur c. Reed, a prominent bust
ness man of Boliver, Mo-, has been
having shipments of Sand Springs
water sent to him. Mrs. Reed has
been i'll for some time with kidney
affection and was unable to get
much relief. B. D. Whitehead, who
knows a good thing and desires to
pass 1t along, met them on the train
and strongly recommended our IA
nous pure water. One 5-gallon
shipment has been made and Mrs.
Reed is feeling much improved.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
SQUIRREL Quarantine
Is Now Ended

in the state" said Prof. L. L. Dyche,
state fish and game warden. Farm
ers who are, complaining that the
squirrels are molesting their corn
fields and that the projection shouiN
be lifted, won't need to worry from
now on. For four years the squir-'
rels have been protected" Last
winter when the legislature was In
session and the new fish and game
law was being framed, the attention
of squirrel protection was brought
up. 'ss S,----
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
lTrom Mondays Daily.l

The September term Of the district
court opened today with Judge King
on the bench. The greater part OF
today was spent in setting the jury
docket.
william Randecker petitioned for
certificate of citizenship which was
granted. He has lived in Dickinson
county over 20 years and is good
farmer. He is unmarried. N. B. Rob
son and H. R. Kugler we're his Wit
nesses.
The first part of this terms docket
consists Of several divorce cases.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
Had Many visitors.

The new Abilene National bank
building was thrown open 70 visitors
Saturday night and hundreds vent
through the rooms and visited the
Offices Of Dr. Dieter and Dr.. Triplett
ups,alrs. An gresfly admired the
beautiful ana artistic structure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

Wolfe Cigar Col box Of so Toy
Club cigars for the best Poland
China boar.
box Of 50 Toy Club cigars for
the best pen Of Buff orpington chick
ems.
Entries to be made in the regular
way and these special premiums are
in addition to the regular premium.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
German M. E. Ministers
Close at Enterprise

well as other members of the con-
ference. The society now has a re-
surve fund of $4,000.
After half hours concert by the
Steininger trio ON Wednesday night,
Rev. H. H. Hackman preached the
missionary sermon using as his text,
"Give Ye Them to Eat"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

shockey & Landes-one set OF
Keen-Kutter silver knives and forks
for best SOW, any age or breed.
Choice OF $3.50 rocker to the
largest family attending any day Of
the fair.
Entries to be made with the entry
clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
SpeCiaI Premiums
for the County Fair

Geo. G. ROemer--$5.0O cash for
best year old and under 2 driving
colt.
- large cans Ambassador Cali
fornia white cherries, value $3.50,
for second best driving colt / year
old and under two.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
Betters-CoIhns.

Saturday afternoon at the court
house were married Miss Bertha Bet
ters and Frank Collins. both Of Abb
lene. Probate Judge Anderson Of
fieIated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

Abilene Milling ComPany-of-
fers a sweepstake prize Of $40 to
the exhibitor taking the largest num-
Der Of premiums tincludlng spec
ials). Said premiums to count in
the totals, whether 1st, 2nd or srd
premiums on exhabits In departments
A cattle, B horses, c swine, D sheep,
E Poultry, G Farm Products, n.
Fruit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

We find that upon an ex-
animation based on present
plant investment, fixed charg-
es therein, plus the cost OF
production of electric energy
that the rates as scheduled
are equitable. We find fur
ther that the schedule OF
prices as per proposed con-
tract of the Riverside Light
& Power company is below
an equitable rate in the case
of the 25 watt lamp. We sug-
gest, therefore, that the rate
on the 25 watt lamp be raised
to so cents per month.
L. O. RIPLEY,
G. e. JOHNSON,
B. F. EYER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

Enterprise, Sept. 11.-A confer
ence love feast Sunday morning. pre-
sided over by Rev. ]. Tanner, aod
the dedication of the new $4,000
church in the afternoon closed the
thirty-third annual West German
conference of the German Methodist
church. 1t was success from tie
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

Baker q wallerstedt-one dollar
cash for largest number Of birds
shown by lady exhibitor.
One dollar cash for the larges,
number Of birds shown By any one
exhibitor.
One dollar cash fer largest dla-
pHy Of bantAma
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
Conference Sermon Tuesday.

On Tuesday the examination Of
the candidates for the pastorate was
held. In the evening the annual
conference sermon was preached by
Rev. A. P. Baecker, of Newton, Kan
sas, who spoke forcefully on the
text 'For / am not ashamed of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ" After the
sermon Rev. C. G. Meyer, pastor Of
the Enterprise church, in a few well
chosen reEarks. welcomed tAs~Eisith
ing ministers and laynen. Rev.
John Demand, superintendent of the
Wichita district OF the conference,
replied in behalf of the delegates.
The audience was gratified to hear
at this meeting few remarks from
Bishop ]. D. Nuelsen, who pre-
sided over the conference. German
Methodists have a peculiar interest
in Bishop Nuelsen, since he is the
only member of the board Of bishops
of the Methodist Episcopal church
who has been reared in the German
church and there spent many years
of service. t....
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

Special Fair Premiums.
Hodge BrOs.-For the highest
scoring pen of poultry, any breed
one set carvers, value $500.
For the largest head of cabbage,
Landreth's garden seeds to the value
of $500,
For the best 10 ears yellow dent
corn, l Simplex seed corn grader
value, $3.50.
Premiums to be awarded by judges
of the respective departments, as ap-
pointed by the fair association.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

Commercial State Banks for
the best draft colt, l year old and
under ?, any breed.
90 for second best draft colt, I
year old and under 2. any breed.
s2.oO for third best draft colt. 4
year old and under 2, any t,ssa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

C.H. Pinkham-s5.OO lsdy's skirt
for the best chocolate layer cake.
Entries to be made in the regular
way, and this special premium in ad-
ditlon to the regular premium offer
ed By the fair association.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
District Court Now
Settling the Cases

live up to the duties Of husband.
She was granted her divorce and
was represented by s. s. Smith.
A divorce case of some interest
to Abilene people was that of Clyde
Rogers vs.. Katie Rogers. Clyde
Rogers, the plaintiff, who is better
known as "Kindy," was married over
"a year ago back east and brought
his wife to Abilene and surprised
1.-The boys" His wife lived with
him for a short time and then re-
turned to her home where she later
sued for divorce which was not
granted. She has never returned TO
Abilene although Mr.. Rogers had
asked her to come back. Clyde then
petitioned for a divorce on the charge
of abandonment in the May term OF
court. 1t was continued to the pres
ent term when the case came up yes
terday. The divorce was granted
Hurd & Hurd we're the attorneys for
the plaintiff. Mr.. Rogers is an en-
ploye at the Beagle smoke house.
Jury Cases Set.
The cases to be tried by jury are:
Sept. Estate vs.. Frantz.
Sept. 14-State vs.. Conley, State
vs. Monday.
Sept. 15-A. T, & s, F. vs.. s.
Cooper, A. S. & s. F. Vs. Dayton.
Sept. 1S-Dimery vs. Parker.
Sept. 19-J. e. Brewer Co. vs.. U.
p, First National bank of Herring
ton vs. Beverly and Gurney.
Sept. 2O-Landis VS.. Anderson,
Kubach VS.. U. P.
Sept. 21-Dimery vs.. Parker;
Beggs ct al vs. Capitol City Con-
struction Co. ct al.
Sept. 22-Humphrey .vs. Farrer
Grand Island Business College vs.
A. e. Smith and G. e. Smith.
Sept. 25--Abilene State Bank vs.
John Blatchford; Abilene State Bank
vs.. w. A. Matteson. -
Sept. 26-Abilene State Bank vs..
D. Matteson, Abilene State Bank vs..
M. A. Prendergast
Sept. 27-vR. d. Hull and p. V.
Hull vs.. James Sheeran and Charles
Dobson. Abilene State Bank vs.. j.
Strachan.
Sept. 2s-R. D. Hull and P. V.
Hull vs. Tonkin.
Sept. 29-T. Kelly vs.. G. siddler.
Cherokee Fuel Co. vs. ]. A. Engle,
ct al.
The cases OF First National bank
of Herington VS.. Sun Printing Co.
for recovery of money, and Bank OF
Herington vs.. ]. W, Kohler and G.
H. Kohler were dismissed.
The cases of Nicholas Vandenberg
ct al VS.. H. A. Anderson and Abilene
Mercantile Co. vs.. Palantine lnsur-
ance Co. were settled out of court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

Home Rule Cafe-One box of SO
Carnation cigars for the best White
Plymouth Rock rockerel.
One box of so Carnation cigars
for the best White Plymouth Rock
pullet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

J. e. Brewer Co.-$1O cash for
the best exhibitors herd of any breed
of cattle consisting of one bull 2
years old or over, one COW 2 years
or over, one 2-yesF-old, one yeaEling,
one heifer calf.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14

s. shearer-s4.OO pair Of shoes
or $500 worth of shoes to the man,
woman or child making the larg-
est number of entries of exhibits
at the coming fair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
Will Meet in Nebraska.

Next years session will be held
inEustes, Neb. The ministers and
lays delegates left for their homes
today after a pleasant stay with the
Enterprise people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-14
From Tuesdays Daily.1

Today was mostly deVoteu 70 eSp-
paneling the jury. The first care
to be tried by jury is that Of the
State of Kansas against B. G. Frantz,
charged with grand larceny. Frantz,
it is alleged, stole team of horses
south of Hope.
Claimed Grandparents Unfit.
Is the husband or wife the better
custodian of a 6-year-old boy, was
the question Judge King could not
decide yesterday so he let the case
stand until the next term OF court.
Jennie B. Swain, who was divorc-
ed from Jacob Swain last year, sued
for entire custody of their six-year-
old boy. She claimed her husband
who had custody over the child three
months OF the year, shamefully neg
lected the youth. She further als
legged that Jacob Swain went off and
left the child with his parents at
Herington, who, the wife claims, are
unfit to have the child in their keep
ing. Mrs. Swain has the child with
her at Kansas City where she r. q
stenographer. The Judge continued
the case to let the father have an
other chance to care for the child.
If he neglects the boy this time the
wife at the next term Of court will
undoubtedly receive the entire GUS
tody of the child.
Many Divorces Granted.
Old Dan Cupid has his failure
the same as the rest Of us. Yester-
day four couples he had caused to
be happily welded were separated.
In other words four divorces were
granted.
Ldia e. Earhart was granted a
divorce from Jacob Earhart and was
given property in Herington as ali
mony. Mrs. Earhart charged her
husband with extreme cruelty. Her
maiden name, Lydia E.. Brooks, was
restored to her.
Mrs. Daisy Whitaker petitioned for
a divorce from her husband G. B.
Whitaker on the charge that he had
abandoned her. 1t was granted. ).
s. Smith was her attorney
Another similar case was that OF
Vina Andrenson VS.. w. e. Andren-
son. Mrs. Andrenson claims that her
husband abandoned her and did not
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-11
OLD SUMTER DAYS.

Confederate batteries in Charleston
1886
highest tribunal the battle
md amid
embraced political
the
economically
10 o o
o he
partnership
many privileges
derived ones
recalling
will
Business privilege
strife privilege that
the freedom Of black
privilege
the
fifty years
1850
reckless Instead
in harmony the end.
Privilege republic
that
millions each year for defense possible
barely notice the withinNew
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-11

senger to Marion Saturday.
Saturday the advertised stock sale.
the first of the season was held at
sutton and Knimin livery barn. Five
cove and eight horses were sold.
Each animal brought good round
figure and everybody was we'll pleas
ed.
Friday afternoon q large number
Of our high school boys secured a
team, drove to Redwood and en-
gagged in a game of baseball. The
score stood, LaRue. 2; Redwood, 3.
Harper brothors have exchanged
farms with George A. Blach of Ma
rion. both farms lie several miles
west of LaRue.
Mrs. ID. r. Drake was the guest Of
friends in Columbus over Sunday.
Now that Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Metz are both dead the Metz property
in LaRue will be sold, as soon as the
administrators, Mr. Leonard Metz OF
DeClff shall be legally authorized TO
effect the sale.
We congratulate our young friend
Harry Holstead in securing a position
in restaurant in Toledo.
All our citizens express regret Of
the death of NJ. G.. Miller, of south
of Agosta, who for so many years
has been a prominent citizen of that
community and who was so well and
favorably known in western Marion
county as an honest industrious.
Christian gentleman ever having a
host of friends. tlc 1na g.,
Miss Ida Dean visited her sister
near West Mansfield over Sunday
1ile flooring of the wagon bridge
which spans the Scioto river west
OF town should be cared for at once
by those having such work in charge
as It is becoming dangerous for
travel auaYVN
Little Miss May Clark is quite IN
now in the third week of her sick.
ness.
John Noggle conandes IN sadly
impaired health.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith and family
visited relatives in Fleetwood Sun.
day,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Porter OF
Green Camp were guests of Mrs.
Porter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. willis
Clark, Sunday.
Mrs. J. II. Sutton and Mrs W. r.
Kniffin were Marion visitors Mon.
day.
Report states that after months of
enfecbled health Mrs. John E. Bon.
ner was taken to the Kenton hospL
tai for treatment,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-11
WASHINGTON RECEIVES SHOCK ,
Palmer Committee Makes Report on
Graft In Offices.

Washington, April H.. - Washing.
ton Pasped when the special report
Of Representative Palmer OF Pennsyl.
vania, which led to the purglng Of
the house payroll and the saving OF
SlS2,00O in salaries, was made public,
revealing record-breaking sinecures.
A l3.year-old girl, daughter of the
chief doorkeeper, was found to be
drawing $1,000 a year under the title
of clerk TO the doorkeeper&
Thirty'elght extra policemen All.
thorized when. during the Spanish
American war. someone said that
there was a plot TO dynamite the cap
itol, were stll on the payrol. costing
annually $4,000. Two telegraph op.
orators drawing 81 400 each. assigned
to a wire long ago discontinued. were
still on the rolls.
Six thousand dollars was saved by
abolishing the salaries of employees
OF the clerks document room. The
room was abolished l6 years ago
Almost an equal sum was saved b,
stopping the pay OF employees "at
tendants in the library the librar
having been removed man? years ag
from the capitol.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-11
nnre ncvl nnrninp.

Louisville, Ky. April lit. Alvin
burning, Louisville newspaper re-
porter. was in the battle AT MeXica-
Ii. Mexico, in which General Stanley
Williams lost his life, In "A telegram
to his paper Burning says:
To-day has been an awful day
Fighting lasted seven hours, seventy
men against 600 They lost 100. only
twenty Of MS escaped. General STAN
ley Williams was shot five times and
is dying. / am q. X. Hope this gets
through"
Burning was known as Dare
Devil" Durning in Louisville from
the chances he would take.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-11
Cincinnati Bank Closes Doors.

Cincinnati, o., April 1.-THE De
post and Commerce bank OF Cincin.
natl went into voluntary liquidation
after its books had been thoroughly
gone ever by its board Of directors.
The affairs of the bank we're imme-
diately turned over to State Bank
Examiner F. e. Baxter. 1t was an.
nounced by the president of the bank
that all depositors will be protected
and be paid off dollar for dollar Any
loss that is sustained viii be borne
by the stockholders,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-11
After the Inhm Cnn.

San Antonio, Texas, April lin
an attempt to lift the Lahm cup, Lieu.
tenant II. Il. Honeywell, pilot, and ]
%. LELAND, aid, today are believed TO
be flying in st, Louis balloon north
west from san Antonio They as
cended here at 6;35 O'Clock last night.
No report from them had been receiv-
ed early this morning.
light rain failed to deter the aero
nauts. thlrty-mile wind carried the
aerostat to the west as It mounted to
height of 1000 feet. 1t was expect
ed to encounter northerly current.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-11
LOVE LAUGHS
!. AT LOCKSMITHS
And Also at Blackhanders
But Will be Aided With
Big Squad Of Policeman.
BY United Press wire

Chicago, April l1.-Lovc, which
laughs at locksmlths. VIII likewise
laugh at Black Handlers when. ON
April 20, Miss Minnie Cunco, daugh.
ter of one of Chicago's wealthiest
Italians, becomes the bride Of DR..
Frederick Wetterer, despite the fact
that the Black Hand has threatened
to XIII her her father and her hus-
band-to-be at the altar.
Upon the girls plea however. her
rather, Andrew Cuneo. has arranged
TO have a small army Of detectives
guard the Church Of the Assumption
while the ceremony Is being perform
ed.
The Cuneos have received numer-
GUS Black Hand letters demanding
money and threatening to XIII the
three in the church during the we'd
ding ceremony.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-11
e....N..s... ). < x. NsskNNN.
Warming.

All persons residing within this
city are hereby requested and urged
10 strictly observe the following pre-
cautions:
First: Every case of sickness of
whatever nature. must be promptly
reported to the family physician, and
the family physician is asked TO
promptly report same to the board Of
health, naming the disease.
Second; Every person within the
city is warned TO keep away from any
house in which there is any sickness
whatsoever
Third: The board OF health hereby
advises every person within the city
to be properly yaccinated.
Fourth: The board of health insists
that anybody who is aware of any
contagious or infectious disease, and
refuses to report same TO the board
Of health by concealing same from
observation is subject TO a penalty.
Fifth All those who desire to be
further properly informed may pro-
cure a circular OF instruction from the
health officer.
(Signed)
Marion city Board OF Health.
BY Addison Balm, Health Officer
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-11
Mystery In Mechanics Death.

Washingtonv'lle, o., April IL
There is great excitement here over
the discovery Of the dead body OF
Master Mechanic William II. Cain OF
Salem. The body was found partially
submerged in the waters Of a creek
which runs between the Erie and the
Interurban tracks. The dead mans
forehead was marred by two deep
cuts, and there was evidence of a
fierce struggle. His gold watch is
missing, and there was not a cent OF
money in his pockets. i..