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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-12
First published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector August 10, 1922
SHERFF'S SALE UNDER
EXECUTION.
State Of Kansas, Dickinson county.
IS:
GEORGE HAsELTINE
GEORGE HAsELTINE

l i
VS..
MONROE D. HERINGTON and JANE
HERINGTON.
| BY virtue Of an execution to me
directed and delivered. issued out Of
the Eighth Judicial District Court
OF the state Of Kansas, sitting IN
and for Dickinson county in said
state will, on Monday, September
Ie, A. d., 1912, at the hour Of ten
O'Clock q. m. Of said day, at court
house door in Abilene, in the county
and state aforesaid, offer for public
sale and sell to the highest bidder,
for cash in hand, all the right, title
and interest Of the above named
defendants in and to the following
described real estate, tOxwit: Be
ginning at the southwest corner 0K
lot twenty (20) in block twenty two
(22) In the original town OF Her.
ingt0n, Kansas, thence west thirty
900 feet, thence north to the south
line of the right of way of the MiE.
souri, Pacific Railway Company, be-
ing fifty (5O) feet south OF the
center of the main track Of said
railway company, thence easterly
along the south line OF said right Of
way to the west line OF lot nineteen
(191 In said block TWENTY-FIVE (224 n
In the original town OF Herfngton
Kansas. thence south along the west
lines OF said lots nineteen (1g) ana
twenty (20l to the place Of begin
ming.
Said property levied on and to be
I0ld as the property Of the above
named defendants.
j. II. YOUNG,
sheriff's Office. Dickinson county,
Kansas.
Dated August I4,s19I2.
HI Il. HUMPHREY,
{ Attorney for Plaintiff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-12
PUT on DRY FnED.
Kansas City Expert Says Mold ON
Grass Kills Horses.

The sorlgin Of the epidemic that
has caused the death Ok four thou
sand horses in western Kansas and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-12
NERVOUS
DESPONDENT
WOMEN
Find Relief IN Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Their Own Statements
So Testify.

platea, Pa. When / wrote TO Won
first ] was troubled with female weak
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-12

Many Ills come from Impure blood
Can't have pure blood with faulty
diBesti0n. lazy liver and eluEgIrh
bowels. Hurdoek Blood Bitters
recommended Tor STRENGTHENING the
stomach, bowels end LIVER ana rrI,
flying The blood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-12

Up-to-date engraved cards. be
workmanahip. s1.s6 for 100 earts
and plate: 800 Tor 100 cards Eron
plate Reflector Office. tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
LINEN SHOWER AND
 RECEPTION FOR BRIDE

Mrs. Hubert Norwood was the inspira- ton of a clever hospitality extended yes- terday afternoon in West End by Miss Hattie Mae Reese The color motive was white and green, roses intermingling with ferns and smilax to effect a most attrac- tive picture.
 Phe bonbon table in the dining room was centered by slender vase filled with white roses resting on handsome Cluny lace cover. Candelapra holding green tapers were glowing on mantels and bufs tets in the dining room and ices. cakes ana bonbcns emphasized the color plan green and white On the veranda, Miss Lillian Catts of San Antonio, Tex, served puunch on the veranda.
 A novel episode was the contest called Honeymoon House the award for which was a handsome gold bar pin Miss Reese was assisted in entertaining by Miss An nie Lou Chamblee Miss Gillespy, Mrs Metcalf. Mrs. II. A. Rees and Mrs. o. F. Redd. Among those invited were Mrs. John McLin, Mrs. Sid Norwood, Mrs. Susie Morris, Mrs. H. B. Merrill. Mrs. George Hobart, Mrs. A. O. Donnell, Mrs. Edward Chairsell, Mrs Adkins. Mrs. T. /. Huddleston, Mrs. c. Norwood, Mrs. Sam Brookheart Mrs. Frank Adams. Mrs. Lena Childs, Mrs. Paari Kelley, Mrs. w. c. Gardner. Miss Johnnie Chamblee. Miss AIarbele Chamblee. Miss Pattie Childers, Miss Susie Worrell, Miss Mildred Wor' rell. Miss Lila Louis Ward, Miss Alice Frarlen, Miss Lois Wilson, Miss Alma 1hayre, Miss Mabel Marler, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
OPENING RECEPTION
 AT ATHLETIC CLUB

Cards are sent out by the Birmingham Athletic club announcing it's opening re- ception to be given the evening of Friday, September 27 from to 12 o'clock Danc- ing will be one of the features of the evening"
 The folders accompanying the cards schedule the programme of gymnasium classes with the following attractive plan:
 Classes for business men every day at noon except Saturday, 1 o'clock; every afternoon except Saturday, 5;45 o'clock.
 Night classes Tuesday and Thursday at S:15 o'clock.
 Intermediates Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. i.30 o'clock; Saturday morn ings, il oclock.-
 Juniors Monday and Wednesday after moons at 3 o'clock; Saturday mornings, 10 o'clock.
 Women's classes Tuesday and Friday mornings. 10 o'clock.
 Girls classes Tuesday and Friday after moons. o'clock. Basketball Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, SIS o'clock. The mems classes will open Monday, September 30. The intermediate class will open Tues day October 1.
 The junior class will open Monday, Sep- | tember 30. | The women's and girls classes will begin | Tuesday, October l. | In addition to the regular gymnasium
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
CURTIS MURDER l TRIAL IN NOVEMBER

Jackson Miss, September 2o.-(Special) The Curtis murder case has been coll tinued until the November term of court. When Judge Henrys court convened this morning in the regular civil session the Curtis case was called and w. Calvin Wells, Sr.. read a motion to quash the indictment After some discussion by MT. Wells and Mr. McNeill of counsel fortthe state, the motion was overruled. Another motion was then made by Mir. Wells for a continuance on the ground that the grand jury which returned the indictment was not properly drawn and that while it was assembled in special term for a specific purpose it had lapsed over On the regular civil term, and the indictment was therefore void. The state did not admit anything of that kind. but rather than take any risks agreed to the continuance. the time being short. No action looking to habeas corpus for bail has been taken by the attorneys for Curtis, but it is supposed an effort in that direction will be made in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
FIGHT AGAINST RATS
 WILL BE CONTINUED

New orleans, September 2o.-Members of the Orleans Parish Medical society, sup ported by the city and state health of iicials, will petition the city council to appropriate from $l0000 to sl5,0Oo to con tirue through 1913 the rat survey started here about two months ago as part of the right to prevent the entrance of bu- bonic plague Some of the society's mem bers believe that the crusade for the ex- termination of rats should be maintained for five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21

The marriage of Miss Margaret Disos- way, only daughter of MT. and Mrs. John l Justice Disosway, to James Fuller Me- Kinley, captain Of the Eleventh United States cavalry, a nephew and ward of the late President William Mckinley, was an event of more than usual interest talk ing place Wednesday evening at "Tree Tops" the summer home of the bride, at Black Rock, N. C., comments an exchange referring to wedding of interest throughout the south. The ceremony took place at S.30 O clock the Rev. w. w. Memminger rector of All Saints Episcopal church of Atlanta officiating.
 The bridesmaids included Miss Esther Smith, Miss Anne orme, Miss Frances Nunnally and Misses Julia and Katherine Richardson.
 Capt. Grayson V. Heidt was best man and the ushers were Capt. James II. Reeves of the Third cavalry, and Mir Creed F. Cox, MT Emil Laurson and Mir Richard H. Kimball all lieutenants of the Eleventh cavalry.
 in the midst of trees showing the first touch of autumn. was decorated with American flags and quantities Of colors both indoors and on the broad porches.
 The rooms were lit with innumerabe candles, the lovely scene gaining an ad- ditonal brilliance by the gold trimmed un- forms of the army officers among the guests as we'll as those who were mem- bers of the wedding party.
 The blonde beauty of the young bride showed to special advantage in her we'd ding gown of white satin.
 Mrs Disosway was assisted in entertain ing by Miss Emma Dlsosway, an aunt of the bride; Mrs. Grayson Heidt. the groom's sister, and Miss Helen Mckinley, their aunt.
 Miss Disosway wore g. gown of pastel colored brocade. Miss McKinley's gown was lavender chiffon yelling satin the same shade and Mrs. Heidt was lovely in a gown of gray chiffon combined with lace
 A part of the wedding trip will be made by motor, and on their return Captain and Mrs. Mckinley will be at home at Fort Oglethorpe, where Captain Mcl<n- ley'S regiment Is stationed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
MISS WOOD WEDS
 JUDGE H. B, ABERNETHY

The wedding of Miss Ninette Eugenie Wood, daughter of Mrs. II. D. Wood to Judge Heustis B. Abernethy was cele- brated last evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Church of the Advent. The impressive ceremony was read by the Rev. J. T. Beard, b. D., who was the officiating minister at the marriage of the brides parents 2S years ago at St. Johns church, Montgomery.
 The wedding was quiet event as no n- vitations were issued, and only the im- mediate family and a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. There were no attendants
 The bride was a charming picture in her mothers wedding gown which had been made over to suit the present modes. It was built of French lace over white satin and gracefully caught up at the girdle with white satin roses. She wore a large white hat with a French ostrich tip and carried a circular bouquet of white brides roses.
 A reception for the families and a few friends followed the ceremony In the pri- vate dining rooms of the Florence hotel. Judge and Mrs. Abernethy will make their home in Birmingham and will take wed ding trip at a later date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
.b|G DECREASE IN WEEKS MOVEMENT Secretary Hester of New Orleans Issues Weekly
 Statement

New Orleans, September 20.-Secre- tary Hester's weekly New Orleans cot ton exchange statement issued before the close of business today shows a decrease in round figures in the move ment into sight for the past seven days of 64000 under the seven days ending September 20, last year, an increase over the same time year before last of 10000 and an increase over the same time in 1909 of 5000.
 The amount brought into sight dur ing the week ending this afternoon is stated at 342694 against 407,053 for the seven days ending this date last year, 272,449 year before last and 337,- 7O3 same time in 1909. This brings the total crop moved into sight for the 20 days of the new season to 6S,SS1 against S56,333 last year, 563,267 year before last and 724,064 same time in 1909.
 The movement since September 1 shows receipts at all United States ports 569.3i5 against 636,776 last year. 423,365 year before last and 519,S13 same time in 1909: overland across the Mississippi. Ohio and Potomac rivers to northern mills and Canada 447i against S073 last year, 39S7 year be- fore last and 4504 same time in 1909; interior stocks in excess of September 1 s0,05e against 1O7914 last year, 4s,- 716 year before last and 90.119 same time in 1909; southern mill takings 115.0oO against 103.57O last year. S6.- 199 year before last and 1O9,62S same time in 1909.
 Foreign exports of American cotton since September 1 have been 172,577 against 1862 last year. The total takings of American mills north and south and Canada thus far for the sea : son have been 174,030 against 172,- S21. These include 5S,035 by north ern spinners against 69053.
 Since the close of the commercial year stocks at American ports and the go leading southern inter centers have increased 2S2927 against an increase
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21

day cake and ices and fruits were served
 during the afternoon. A number of beau tifu gifts will be souvenirs of the day. Among those present were Misses Helen Sims, Helen Bauer, Margaret Neill, Chris tine Tobin, Elizabeth McBroom, Roberta Freeher. Annie Catherine Arnold, Amy and Clair Fox, Katherine Bothsworth' Ethel Robinson, Naomi Jaffe, Annie Louise Wright, Lucille Pickard Louise Piekard. C. OBrien Della Letaw, Lucille Doerr. Wilma Darby, Virginia Perkins, Marguerite Henschel, Catherine Peebies' Florence Flemming, Cecil Mooney, Mary Foster Davis and Anita Hodges. Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
TOURISTS REMAIN
 IN TREE ALL NIGHT

Calcutta. India. September 2o.-A wild elephant attacked the Mullaittion Vilan- kulun mail coach in the northern prov- ince of Ceylon one day last week, killed the driver with one blow from its trunk and then smashed the coach against a telegraph pole in it's later proceedings. The news was just forwarded. Passen- gers thrown from the vehicle hid in a neighboring euvert When the animal dis appeared into the thickets the frightened passengers climbed tree, where they remained throughout the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
HAILSTONES STRIP
 FIELDS OF COTTON

Coleman, Tex, September 2o.-Damage estimated at Sl00,000 was done to crops here and in the vicinity of Winchell and Brokesmith, near here, by wind, hail and rainstorm last night.
 lialstones stripped one field near Brokesmith of all cotton. The Metho- dist church at Winchell was demolished by wind. Five inches of rain fell at Bro. esmith No loss Of life was reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
OFFICER SHOT FROM
 AMBUSH IN KANSAS

Bartlesville, Okla, September 2O.-Lee Bowman, state law enforcement officer was shot and killed at Cansy, Kan, today while destroying liquor he had seized when an attempt was made to bring 1t into Oklahoma after a specific warning Two spectators were wounded. The shots were fired from ambush. posse is searching for two men said to have owned the liquor They are believed to have fled into the Osage mountain will derness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
Potato Chips

Peel the potatoes and cut them as thlu us possible. A potato slicer comes TOT this purpose, but, lacking this, sharp knife will do the work. Lay the siioe~ as soon as cut into iced water ana ieaNe' keeping the water iced for an hour. Drain and pat dry between the folds or a clean dish towel Have Ieady a ket'ie of deep boiling fat and try It with pll of bread before dropping in the potatoes When the bread coors quickly to a gold en brown put in the potatoes, few al a time, and fry to the desired brown lifting out immediately when this point is reached and draining, first in hot col ander, then in heated tissue paper sehu 10 table in hot dish lined with a nap kan.ABy request of M. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR
 GERTRIJDE KEITH

Little Miss Gertrude Keith entertained at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. ]. E. Keith. in celebration of her eighth Games were enjoyed and None of the principal features of the afternoon was pinning on the donkey's tail. Mary Foster Dawes won the first prize and Miss Margaret Nell the booby prize. Tho lovely little hostess was assisted in re- eeiving her friends by Miss Stella Sims and her sister. Miss Pearl Keith. Eight candles ornamented the top of the birth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21

Poems
 T thank you most sincerely for sending the poems by Eugene Field i'll response to my recent request. The one entitled Sometime is the one I referred to. l also - thank all of those who kindly answered my appeal. ALICE G.
 "On my return. after three months abroad, 1 find a number of responses to my request for story called 'Bermu- da published in Godey's Lady's Book In 1861. As soon as possible l mean to write to each person who so generously replied to my request. Meantime I acknowledge the receipt of the letters forwarded by you, and thank you for your courtesy.
 ''G. D. K T thank you heartily for sending ma rre address of Mrs l.. M tHumboldt Kano. I have sent her little box of small trinkets of no particular value, but which may please the child I also sent to Gerald O'B.. Buffalo, N. Y., soms nice postals. l have written to him that I have q box of Henty books that be- onged to my brother If the lad be old enough to appreciate them it will give he pleasure to send them. The Corner is daily joy to me. EDITH H.
 "rhank you very much for the address of the little Kansas girl, Miss Lois-M have forwarded the bracelet and hair ribbons to her. MRS. E. M. II. And now, with spirits refreshed by the reading of the tokens aforesaid have we not appettes for another class or communications?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
Set Rice Prices

Beaumont Tex, September 2o-The board of directors of the Southern Rice Growers -association today set the min imum prices per barrel of 162 pounds for both Japan and Honduras rough rice. No. l. see; No ?, sS.45; No. 3, 1920; No. 4. S2.90; No. 5, s2.75; No. C. s2.50. It was also agreed to advance the price 10 cents per barrel each month for five months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
BELIEVED YEGGMEN
 HIDING IN CHICAGO

Chicago, September 20.--Part of the $272-
 000 stolen from the Bank of Montreal at New Westminster has been recovered ae- cording to District Chief Scheutler, who said today he believed the robbers are
 hiding in Chicago, and he had not aban- doned hope of arresting them here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
AGLAIA SOCIETY
 HOLDS FIRST MEETING

The Aglaia Literary society of the High school held it's first meeting yesterday aft ernoon. As no formal programme had teen arranged for the afternoon, the meeting was thrown open for the general discussion of vacation experiences Many responded with interesting accounts oi summer pleasures. The executive com niittee reported the subject, Who's Who ana Why as the course of study for the coming semester. The outlook for the club IS very hopeful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
MISS NANCY SIMPSON of Todays Hostesses-Photo by Stephenson Studio

work, matches and tournaments will be held during the season in basketball, handball, squash, indoor baseball ath- letics. boxing, wrestling, bowling and swimming.
 The physical director will be in his of flee Monday, Wednesday and Friday aft ernoons at o'clock for consultation and physical measurements. At other times by appointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
CARDS ARE OUT FOR
 SECOND COMMENCEMENT

The following card has been received tc an interesting function:
 'South Highlands 1nflrmary Training School for Nurses. second annual com ,nencement, Tuesday evening, october l, at SS0 o'clock, University club Dancing" 7"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21

washington, D. C.. September 20.- The time in which Samuel Gompers, Frank Morrison and John Mitchell may file appeals from their contempt of court sentences was today extended from October 1 to November 1. Tho three men are under jail sentences for violation of a court injunction in the Buck stove and range company case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
Dill Pickles

Stir together two quarts of vinegar one oualt of water, and three-qualters or a cup of salt. Wash the pickles and wp } dry Put into a crock a layer of dill ana horse radish, cut into small bits, with whole black peppers and cloves and seV- eral bay leaves. Now put in layer or pickles and another layer of the forego- ing mixture. Proceed in this way until 1he crock is filled. Cover with the vine gar mixture. When the crock is full ht on top of it a round bag of muslin or cheese cloth and into this put cents worth of mustard seed. Spread this on ton of the jar and fit plate on top of it, Kidness of a Friend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
NOTICE Alabama Greet Southern Railrond Company

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stockholders Of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham. Ala, on Wednesday, October 2. 1912, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. for election of directors and the transaction of such other bus mess as may be brought before the meeting. R. D. LANKFORD,
 Secretary.
 September 21, 1912. 9-21-1lt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
NANCY SIMPSON
 TO BE A HOSTESS

Little Miss Nancy Simpson, the daugh ter Of Mir. and Mrs Robert Simpson, will celebrate her birthday this afternoon with party to which a score or more Of her friends have been invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
SANDERS -BOSTICK
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. Hamilton Wilder Bostick
 announce the engagement of their daugh- ter. Blanch, to Mir. Omar Sanders, the
 date of the wedding to be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
Irish Crochet

e, should be thankful if some of your readers would send ms some patterns for cross stitch work. crochet and also de- signs for Irish crochet which they no hanger use
 "Have some of your re3ders old maga Hines for crocheting which they would be willing to give me? The reason l ask for them is that l have no means by which to buy them. BERTHA C.'
 The address of the fancy worker is at the service of her sister craftswomen. They are proverbially generous in passing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
General Rioting Feared

Barnwell, S. C., September 20.-As the result of the probable fatal shooting of Hewlett Bates, a white man, by ne gro, Adophus Jackson, and the subse- quest killing of the negro near Dunbar ton, in this county, yesterday, it is feared that there may be general rioting Unless the officers of the law are able to cope with the situation and quickly get 1t un- der control trouble is feared
 for the same period last year Of 27l,- 599 and are now S9,067 larger than at this date in 1911.
 Including stocks left over at ports and interior towns from the last crop and the number of bales spot into sight thus far for the new crop the supply to date is 1,135,594 against l. 143,307 for the same period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
Supporter

".E. A J. offers an abdominal support for a moderately stout person, and this ls the very thing 1 have needed for a long time. I could not afford to buy one, and substitutes make poor makeshl1tS ana simply irritate As to the size, 40 or f2 would be maximum. oftener lacing down 1n as as the distention of my abdomen is caused by a nervous affection and varies in intensity If you can secure thls for me l can have the size adjusted here fnd will call you and the donor of tho article thrice blessed It is just possible that a properly made support as this IS described to be would enable me to get back to business and be of some use in rhe world. The distention referred to in tarferes with my walking and finally wears me out E. M
 In reverent recollection of the sacred words I adapt, I would say to readers that she is worthy for whom we are asked fo do this thing. She is consistent and earnest laborer with the Corner in good word and work. Where is the ahdomna helt which will fit her?
 Old Soft Cloths
 ''You sent me the address of Mrs. T.. T.. of New Jersey, who wished for some .oi.ces of old soft cloths, l sent her q stamped and self addressed envelope with regard to the same 1 never heard from her. Is there not some one else of whom you know who needs them? l shall be pleased to send them and pay express charges. HARRIET NJ. P.'
 The patient sufferer to whom you min istered died before your gift could be ac- knowledsed. You may have read week or two ago the mention of hereavei 6Hughter who wished me 10 convey to Gornerites her thanks for aid rendered her long time invalid mother who had after years of pain quietly passed away IL was the sufferer to whom your parcel or old clothes was offered al my request
 Nevertheless your charity was not IF vain The Master forgets nothing donC 1r His name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARIO N KIRKLAND
Poems

on the materials and models of their handiwork.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
Extend Time for Appeals

Miss Myrtle Watson of Anniston is u guest of Mrs. Perrin Coleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21

Mir and Mrs. Frank S. White are not expected to return from Denver until after October l.