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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

Aaron M. Baldwin was born May
81, 1914 in Shelby county. Ohio, and
died at Ottawa, Kan, Jan. 10, 1912
/ He was married Dec. 21, 1865, to
Susan Caroline Boyd of Shelby coun-
", Ohio, who died Jan. 81. 1898. To
this union were born three daughters
and two sons all of whom survive
him. The children are: Mrs. Guy st.
Aubyn, Mrs. Ed. Mcvey and Geo.
Baldwin, all of Russell, Kan; Mrs.
VIM. Olson of st. Louis. Mo-, and
Victor Baldwin Of Caney. Kan. Mr..
Baldwin was married again July 20,
|al009, to Mrs. Emily A. Miller Of
Ottawa, Kan, who survives him.
Mr.. Baldwin moved to Abilene in
the spring Of 1875 and lived here
continuously until last fall when he
moved to Ottawa. Kan. where he
was engaged in the confectionery
business until his last Illness. Mr..
Baldwin was a lifelong Christian and
was a member Of the United Breth-
rem church until about twelve years
ago when he became identified with
the Seventh Day Adventist church Of
which he remained faithful and
consistent member until his death.
He enlisted in Union army Aug.
4, 1852. in Co. B, 5Oth Ohio Vol.
Inf. After seeing service in this
regiment he re-enlisted in Co. CI
99th- Ohio. He was honorably dis
June 26, 1865. Tho funeral
services were held today from the
seventh Day Adventist church in this
.ity, Elder w. H. Clark Of Ottawa
preaching the sermon. dnterment
n the Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
'CALENDERS FOR 1913
SHOULD BE ORDERED EARLY.

The Reflector's handsome line OF
calendars for 1913 is now complete
and over 200 samples In all styles
and at all prices are on display at
the office. The wise businessman
makes his selection early so that
they may be delivered on time. The
Reflector will in a few days cali
ON the firms OF town to, show these
handsome samples. or they may be
seen at the Reflector office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
COLD WAIVE BRINGS RUsM
DF BUSINESS FoR FIRI1AlEN-
were ETSnpt N Rssponding ~Two
Calls To-day.

Just what the firemen have beer
dreading. this cold weather. but =
came and In the wee hours Of the
morning. too firm alarm. Al
Though the temperature was eight
degrees below zero and q stormy
north wind. cold enough to chill the
Gulf OF Mexico was blowing. the fire
team responded promptly to q call
to Ell Kready's residence on East
Seventh street at 1:46 O'Clock this
morning. The SCOT in q chimney
caught fire from the kitchen stove:
but II was out when the firemen
arrived. Rain. snow or shine the
Abilene siremen are always on the
alert.
The firemen had hardly thawed
out until the second alarm was turn
ed in at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
This time 1t was one long ride for
the firemen.
The boxing around the pipes from
the water tower at w. t. Coughs
residence west of town had caught |
on fire. The team made q record
breaking run although the streets
we're slippery. The water in the
pipe from the water tank to the
house had become frozen and Mr..
cough was thawing 1t out when the
wood boxing around the pipe caught
IN fire. The flames were soon ex-
inguIhhed and Nttle damage was
lone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
DHs COUNTY COMMISSIONER
IS FOR GOOD ROADS

This county commissioner is FOL
good roads, now. always and for
eyer" spluttefed 8. H. Mccullough
a. he picked himself out Of snow
drift.
ira given anything for a picture
Of him sailing over the dash board
said County Clerk King today. mo
cartoonist' could do 1t justice You
see the county commissioners and
myself were ON our way to inspect
the poor farm. Just three quarters
OF q mile from the farm, the single
tree broke and Mr.. Mccullough, who
was driving, was jerked over the
dash board and dumped into a snow
drift. Two Of us walked owe: to
The farm and the other two made
, sled out Of wire and some boards
and arrived later. II were car
toonIst that incident would be my
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
GOOD FELLOWS WANT
TO HELP THE NEEDY.

It Is reported that many families
in town are rather short of provis-
ions and the Abilene good fellows
are willing to help. One plan Is To
bring to town for free distribution.
some OF the hundreds of rabbits
killed on the numerous wolf hunts
over the county and thrown away.
To distribute these and to take any
other steps necessary to care for any
who are in need will be the object
of a meeting at the Commercial club
at 10 a. m. sharp Monday. Every
good fellow who is yelling to help
should be there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
WIN Move to Topeka.

Downs Times: A large number Of
friends called ON Miss Rebecca We]Ey
Sunday afternoon to say goodbye.
AZ she will not return to Downs
again to live. Her people will be
located in Topeka by the time she
graduates from Washburn next June.
Miss Rebecca is q great favorite with
everybody and 1t IL with deep re-
greet that we bid her goodbye. with
all OF the many blessings and priyi-
leges which she enjoys she 10 not
in the least spoiled and 10 kind and
considerable Of everyone. We wish
her all good in her new home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
SHIFTING SOIL.
Real Estate Transfers Reported By
j. Il. Keel, AbstractOr.

Patrick MaIoney to Nora Talbot, lAts
10 and 20, blk s, sheeran's -
add Chapman, $4,000.
Henry Gould ct al TO Sarah MagAa
Gould, lots 10. II and ~ blk %,
Manchester, 81.
Schuyler G GouIa and wife to Sarah
Maria Gould. lots 10, IL, IL, bsk
20, Manchester, $3.50.
Elias Blue and wife to Elias Blue
and Gertrude P. Morgan, lots z
and 8, blk /, Highland add Ash
lene, $50.
Myron Calkins and wife to Samuel
Forrer, tract IN sc Y 11-16-4, 81.
J. w. Creech and wife to @. w. MUIR
ray ct al. r of W through part Of
SO Z 11A16-4, @11O0.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

Mrs. J. B. Case, Mrs. NJ. H. Ma
lott, Mrs. e. H. Forney and Mrs
Joe White were hostesses last even
ing to the members Of the Whist
club and their husbands and q few
guests at the home Of Mrs. Case. A
delicious dinner was served at $50,
the tables being decorated with car
nations. Afterward 800" occupied
the evening ana all enjoyed the very
pleasant occasion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
SCHOOL HOUSE IS DESTROYED
Pupils and Teacher Save all the Fur.
ga niture.
A bad DAY for fires. this.

A bad day for fires, this.
This morning shortly after school,
had convened at District Al, Era.
grant Hin township, the building
caught fire from the chimney and
was totally destroyed. Miss Sadie
Weckel of Abilene, who has charge
of the school, and 80 pupils enrolled
saved all the furniture, but were un-
able to fight the flames. No one was
injured.
The loss is estimated at 5000 and
the building was insured at $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
EATS WHAT he LIKES
AFTER TAKING FREE SAMPLE.

Il wiz Be welcome news 10 dyspeptics
digestion and ali forms Of stomach trou-
bic, and, better stili. Il e guaranteed 70
DO 20. The remedy n DF. caldwelra
Syrup Pepsin.
We all know the value Of pure pepsin
in indigestion. and add 70 this some ex-
ceptlonal laxative Ingredients and you
have a truly wonderful remedy. Mr.. I.
". Worthy Of Forgythe. Co. got to the
point where be could not even eat OF de
gegt vegetable1 and after many years Of
seeking he found the cure a Or. Caid-
wells Syrup Pepsin. Mr.. Rudy KaEner Of
Moline, III, vas 81 the same bad pre-
dlcanent via bic stomach took Syrup
EopGid and q nov cured. Hundreds o.
others wouid eIadiy testify.
y = . guasan1esd cure tcf indigsstion,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
WHAT AMs YOUR

MONA Stomach Tablets are
guaranteed by J. M. GIeissner to end
Indigestion or any stomach distress
or money back. They relieve upset
stomach in five minutes.
MONA for belching Of gas.
MONA for distress after eating.
MI-O-NA for foul breath.
MONA for billousness.
MONA to wake MP the liver.
MONA for heartburn.
MONA for sick headache.
MONA for nervous dyspepsia.
MONA for night sveats.
MONA for sleeplessness.
MONA for bad dreams.
MONA for sea sickness.
MONA after q banquet.
MONA for vomiting Of preg-
nancy.
Makes rich, pure bIood-puts GIN
ser. vigor, vim, vitality into the
whole body.
Fifty cents q large box at J. ~.
Gleissner's and druggists everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
NKW Mt. PHEASANT CHUIaOH
BEDlOATED FRKn or DRRr

Ne. Pleasant PreshEteTlAn, church
sibctsd Il y cost o. 81 900 wa dsdi'
Gated December s1st. This church
islbu;lt imam up to date manner and
reflects credit on the good judgment
81 the building committe. Something
unusual was the promptness with
which this ommunity raised the mon
|ey and paid for the same in full
before dedication. They have a good
pastor. Rev. Clayton Wingerd. OF
Solomon. whose good work in the
church 10 appreciated and whose
help in the dedicatory work done
much to make It enjoyed and pleas
ant for the large attendance.
! Wolf hunts In the vicinity of Hob
land have resulted In about fifteen
wolves being killed and two or three
thousand rabbits. Today a large
hunt will take PLAID in Newbern
Mr.. Robson Sr. who has been quite
low, is improving.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

|.4Dllshs hand RetEgn1 osnpart.
IN Real CliS RsEks

1 G. Il. shadInger presidenS; W "
lFletcber. vice president; Ben Ses.
singer, secretary, Roy Shearer. treas
Iurer; M. L. Dobkins, business man
lager, are che officers elected at the
reorganization OF the Abilene milf
tary band last night. From the band
camp comes the glad tidings that
the citizens OF Abilene are going to
have an opportunity of spending
many pleasant evenings next sum-
mer at the city park. listening to
music. real music. too. No other
than the Abilene military band will
officate at these weekly musical con-
certs.
AZ present there is 1884 In the
city park fund and some months ago
It was rumored about that the COM
missioners were going TO beautify
the city park. Winding cement side
walks. ornamental lamp posts, COM
Portable seats. A cement band stand
she'll form, handsomely dotted with
colored electric lights-doesn't that
sound too good to be just tiny BIT
true? But such a thing is probable,
for the band boys have been ~
sured of a good band stand and
well. count on the commissioners
doing the rest.
The band has two sets of uniforms.
twenty good instruments and 5000
IN the treasury.
1t Is up to the citizens now to
rive the band support. The boys
ire willing to put In hours Of hard
Practice in order to furnish the pub
ic with good concert music during
he summer; but 1t first has to have
inanciab backing as well as public
appreciation.
c. r. Pleiser was chosen director
nd the following committee on
y laws: c. e. Shadinger, VIM. Nc
nerney, Kenyon Riddle. The mem
ers are: G. r. Pleiser. VIM. McIn-
rney, G. e. Shadinger. ]. A. Tufts,
Ten Dobkins, Henry Miller, VI av. :
Kenyon Riddle. Joe Curry \
ohm Pleiser, B. w. Kessinger, p.
}. Lifts, Harold Eicholtz, R. G.
hearer, Harry Lorenson, Alva Moore, I,
I. c. Ramsey, H. Longtime, A. Gish. !
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

To warn people Of q fearful forest
fire In t1e CatskillS a young girl
lode horseback at midnight and kav-
ed many liveB. Her deed was glor-
iouS but ives are often saved BY
DR.. Kings New Discovery In curing
lung trouble, coughs aud colds, which
might have ended IN consumption
or pneumonia. 1T cured me Of q
dreadful cough and lung disease"
writes w. r. Patterson, wellington.
Tex. latter four in our family had
died with consumption, AMI I gained
81 pounds" Nothing 50 sure and
safe for ell throat and lung troubles.
Price soc and 800. Trial hottie
free. Guaranteed by J. M. Gleissner
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
SHOCKEY q LANDES 10
REMODEL THEIR BIG STORE


Back in 1884 when Abilene was
In its infancy, one story framed
building on the southwest corner or
Fourth street and Broadway hel6
the merchandise Of the Shockey &
Landes hardware store. A score
and eight years have passed and move
two large two story buildings scarce
ly accommodates the large stock Of
this firm. Shockey & Landes n0t
only carry q complete line Of hard
ware and implements, but Within
the last 10 years handsome line
of furniture has been added. An
the modern age advances 20 does
this firm. Improvements are neceD--
sary, so that is what the Shockey
and Landes hardware and furniture
concern is doing-improvIng itG
present place Of business.
In the furniture department ..
double deck display window ID being
installed, which when completed, wilTs
make one Of the reatest display wis
dows in central Kansas. A new front
to the entire building IL to be put I'M
q complete set Of Warren hardware
shelves Is to be added and other inn
provements are to be made soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
ne '9O's d:
Thanks for SandwI6 I,cs.
rErom Satupnav,a na,Iv1

The City Mission today sent this
letter of thanks to the Commercial
club: The ladies' of the City Mission
wish to thank the Commercial club
for box Of sandwiches. They were
all distributed the same day to fam
lilies Of children. We only wished
there were more, they were so CRATE
full. We are especially pleased to
feed hungry children and left overs
are appreciated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
G. MEDFORDS FARM HOUSE
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Tuesday evening, the farm house
Of George Medford, a prosperous
farmer who lives north of Chapman
was burned to the ground. Some
Of the furniture was saved. 1t was
impossible to check the flames and
all Mr.. Medford and family and a
few neighbors, who had come to help
fight the fire, could do after they
hal saved some of the furniture was
to stand and watch the house burn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
EVERYBODY COME.
". J. VAN DYKE
Mrs. Rush Laid Is Rest.

The funeral services of Mrs. e
A.. Rush, who died at Ellsworth on
Monday, were held from the Eicholt1
residence Wednesday afternoon. The
burial was in Abilene cemetery. Rev.
DR.. Blayney conducted the services.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Howard. NJ. H.
Rsalott and Miss Grace Peters fur
nished the music.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

constipation bilioumess. headaches, gna
on the stoHiach and similar complaints
A bottle can be had at any drug store
for fifty cents or q dollar, but L you Wiah
TO make q test Of It first send your adj
dress 70 DIR. Caldwell and he viii supply
1ree SAt1pis D9SIle. aehs 91rsct ~ yos-
have found something to replace saltn
cathartics, breath perfumes and othe9
temporary reliefa. Syrup Pepsin win cure
you permanently.
DR.. Caldwell does not feel that the
purchase OF his remedy ends his obli-
cation. He has specialized In stomach,
liver and bowel diseases for over forty
years and viii be pleased 70 give tho
OF charge All are welcome 70 Writo
him. Whether for the medical advteG
or the free sample address him .DN,
". B. caldEeli, 81 Caldwell buiidin8
HE0ati5tTlo. III
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
1911 WASN'T SO DRY
HAD 27 INCHES OF RAINFALL

1t was hot-yes, hot enough to
fry eggs on brick sidewalk last
summer; but the year 1911 had
plenty Of rainfall, only the rain did
MT come at the right time. The In
tense heat put a damper ON the
crops, but the total precipitation re-
corded was 27.43 inches, just 2.13
inches moro than that Of 1910.
The rainfall last year compared to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
Wim do 10 PhiIlppines.

N. r. Aumiller will have a sale
Jan. 26 preparatory to the return OF
himself and family to the Philip
pines where they will reenter the
educational service. They made q
success in their work there aD1
good places are open to them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

The meeting Of the BusInessmen'H
association Of Herington last Thurs
day night was one OF the best In
the history Of the organization. @.
K. Smith was reelected president;
D. q. Lamb was elected vice preSE
dent and Fred Carman. treasurer.
-HeringtOn Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
LAST NIGHT MERCURY
WENT 40 BELOW ZERO.
from Fridays Daily.l

Last night the temperature wal
at its lowest this winter, going to
10 below zero. This is what II
registered at the U. s. weather station
at sEnte Fprise. Several Abilene ther-
mometers went as low as % below
zero. Moderation in temperature rs
expected. This afternoon the mer-
curry had risen to 20 degrees above.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

Persons troubled with partial par
aIyBis are often very much benefited
hlT mansaGing the affected parts thor
Oughiy when applying Chamberlain's
Llniment. THIS liniment also relieves
rheumatic pains. For sale By all
dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

The Inward Effects Of humOrs are
worse than the outward. They en-
danger the whole system. HOODS
sarsaparfIla eradicates all humors,
cures All their inward and outward
effects. Il b the greatest Alternative
ausi tonie, whose merit has been 81
erywhere established.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
FINE DICKINSON CATTLE
WENT TO DENVER SHOW,

w. H. Hansen, manager of the
Hansen & Collins ranch, shipped 16
three year old steers and IA two
year-Old steers, all Herefords and
mighty handsome animals, to Dem
yer to the stock show. They will
come back with prizes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

When you want q reliable medi-
cine for a cough or cold take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. Il can al
ways be depended upon and IL pleas
ant and safe to take. For sale By
al dealers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank the kind friends
for the kindness shown us in our
hour of sorrow. also for the beauti-
full floral tributes.-Mrs. s. F. Da-
mon. Geo. Rush.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

Bring your poultry and eggs to
Green Bros. corner Second and Null.
berry. Highest market price. 27wtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18

e .the bepe q - medicines of de cure 81 Diseases
dls0gdsss end wtamte1ss poouliar 10 Noen 4 h TIE
ony prepanfion of 10 klnd devised By regularly 6radu
atsd physloianan experienced end skilled specialist IN
shs Diseases Of women. f9
hh sais mSdloins n any eondtion Of ths sysism.
TIE ONE REMEDY whlsh oonfaias no sIoohol
and 90 Injurious habiE-lOrmina druas and whish
ereaess no ernyine for such seimnlsnip.
THE ONE RKAGRDY % GOOD that Ia rnaksrs
ere not afraid % print iss every intredlsna On
eaeh outsids bOtsle wrapper and sttsst 10 ths
trutAfslnsss of the same nader oafh.
k cold By medicine dealers everywhere, end any dea.
Set u. Doa't take substitute Of unknown composition
ENOv coairosnnoN. No counterfeit Il food the Genu
who something cleo Just good Dr.. Pisrees
o. ynE 10 deeeve Tor HE ssl6sh bensAt Susi
trusted He Il trAna with your most priceless posses
may be your Life ITSELF Soc ss ys@ go what ysg Gk fsn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
Dinner 20 Cent..

At the National hotel, meals q
cents. Give US a trial.
2wtf J. A. FORSTER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-01-18
Public Sale


/ WITH sell at public auction on
the Eli Kready farm miles east
of Talmage 3-4 miles southwest of
Buckeye on
The Washington times., 1912-08-25
N 'L0UGHL|N MEETS
JOHNSON TOMORROW
IN TENNIS FINALS
Win Their Way Through All
Rounds Against All
Corners.

NEWPORT, Aug. 25.-Maurice f. Nc
Loughlin and Wallace f. Johnson are
the fnallists in the all-comers national
championship singles which will take
place on the courts here tomorrow after
noon. Both players won their way
through the semi-finals yesterday Nc
Loughlin defeating the former national
champion, William Clothier, and John
son causing the biggest surprise of the
week in his defeat of Karl Behr.
The Westerner won yesterday from
William J. Clothier, of the Quaker city,
three sets to one, by the score of SIS,
SO. 3-6. g..
johnson contributed the most marked
upset OF the entire series by elimina ting
Karl II. Behr, of New York, former in
ternationalist and runner up in the ma
tional series six years ago on the tally
of is, &C, 6-3, g.
The effort that Clothier has put for
ward to regain his form after being ont
or the game for the better part of two
years has borne good fruit at Newport,
ana he distinctly surprised the fans by
the strength of his showing against the
brilliant campaigner from the far Pa
cine coast, but did not, as whole,
measure up to McLoughlin's style of
play.
Behr suffered defeat at the hands OF
wallace f. johnson by precisely the
same method that took the wonder
Williams out of the Southampton tour
nament.
The Washington times., 1912-08-25
SECOND MEETING
=. Of WASHINGTON A. A.
At FREDON|A TO-DAY
Will Urge Metropolitan Po-
lice to Become Active
Members.

Officers and committees designated at
the first meeting of the Washington
Athletic Association, which organized
one week ago, will meet today at
o'clock at the New Fredonia Hotel and
will take action on a set OF by laws
which has been drafted by the constitu-
ton committee. Since the announce
ment of the formation Of the new ath-
ietic organization for Washington.
much encouragement has been given
those behind the project. Many Of the
best business men and foremost ath-
letes have proffered their moral and
financial support and indications are
that the association will be a success
from the beginning.
The Washington Athletic club is pri-
marily a social organization which will
feature athletics in all its branches.
One need not be an active athlete to be-
come a member but the moral support
of all who wish to affiliate themselves
with a high-class athletic body is solic-
tied. For the time being, 1t has been
decided to waive entrance fees and the
annual dues of Sc, or so cents per month.
will be all that is required of the char
ter members.
Ae To-Day meeting. committees VIII
be appointed to muster out football
team. The track team has already been
started. One of the plans of the men,
bership committee Is to urge the men,
bership of members Of the Metropolitan
Police force. The distinct success of
athletes who hail from various police
departments throughout the country
has furnished an idea to the new
Washington organization and efforts
will be made 90 enlist the aid of the
local Police Department.
More than one hundred applications
for membership TO the new W. A. A.
have been received during the past week
by John Mahoney, who heads the re-
cruiting committee. 1t is known that
at least that many more will be SUBJ
mitted at tOday's meeting.
Officers of the w. A. A. are: S. Ed
ward Beach, president: G. ]. Cleary,
vice president; William R. oyster, sec
retary; Thomas B. Fitzgerald, treas
urer,