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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

than the Union Central in 1910. On
the twenty-payment life issues no
company had as low a net cost as the
Union Central On the twenty-year
endowment policy, issue Of 1908, the
Union Central was beaten only by
the other company above named, and
by one or two others companies for
the issues of earlier years.
A low mortality rate as well as a
high interest rate has contributed to
the large dividends of the Union Gem
trail. Thus in 1910 the mortality
actually experienced on the net
amount OF insurance at risk was only
81 62s, 26S. whereas the expected
mortality was $2,794,S9S; that is to
say, the mortality experienced was
only So per cent of the expected. On
the new business of that year the
mortality was only 1856 per cent.
There has been steady diminution
of the mortality rate in recent years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

poria where she will enter school.
owen Gish, an Abilene high school
graduate employed in the Santa Fa
shops at Topeka, spent several days
with friends In town and returned
to his work this morning.
Carl Nicoiay and Benjamin Has
kell left today for Lawrence where
they will make arrangements for en-
tering Kansas University this fall.
Mrs. J. H. Taylor and daughter.
Irene, of Pearl. and Mrs. r. NJ.
White and daughter. Mildred, re-
turned today from a visit in Color
ado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lifts returned
from their goods-buying trip to New
York. They purchased an exceeding
ly handsome line of mems FURNISH
ings and the goods are now arriving.
George Houston and Bernie Pow
ers OF Herlngton were in town yes
terday talking with the business men
about the establishment of city
delivery. Mr.. Houston has had
charge of the city delivery at Her
ington for q number OF years and
has made a big success at the BUSH
ness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05
THIRTY MEN OUT FOR
THE FIRST PRACTICE.

Thirty high school foot ball men
turned out in suits last night for
the first foot ball practice Of the
season and Coach Wesley put them
through an hour Of practice which
covered All the fine points Of the
game outside Of regular signal prac-
tlce. The fellows were All enthus-
iastic for the game and the pros-
poets Tor q whining team are mighty
good.
rho team will practice falling on
the ball, tackling and other access
SORES Of the game and by the first
OF next week will be in signal prac-
tice. Coach Wesley Is being az
sisted by snider and Goodwin fore
mer high school stars and late OF
the Aggie team.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05
BIake-Hasaler.

On Wednesday, Sept 4th, at high
noon. at the Methodist church in
Cimarron. Kansas. occurred the mar
rage Of Miss Eva Mae Blake. the
accomplished daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. q. Blake OF this place. to
fEvVlIam q. HassIer. OF Chapman.
Kansas. The Rev. s. NJ. Day per-
formed the sacred ceremonies which
made the happy couple husband and
wife. From the church the guests
departed 10 the home Of the bride.
where q bountiful four course din
ner was served. The bride ID a sue
cessfuI teacher Of this county, hav-
ing formerly graduated from the
Dickinson county high school. The
groom e q successful merchant Of
Chapman, owning q large depart
msnt store there. The bride vas
dressed in white marquiSette over.
sin and looked = picture Of purity
ana beautiful womanhood. Mr.. and
Mn. HamIsr left On the flyer for
their loFay new Furnished aoms
whleh ~. Haasler has prepar,d-
CiuerTI1n k1n.. 5==='.s-4-4n,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05
AMOUR People.

Clark BIackweather was up from
Chapman.
Andrew shirack was In from Gar
field township.
j. s. Scarf OF Harrington visited
lin town yesterday.
Lester Harrison and wife Of Hope
visited in town today.
James Ketchersid, the Hope drug
gist. is in town today.
b. 8. Strole was in town this
morning on his way to Topeka.
DR.. Lewis and family Of Industry
are shopping In Abilene today.
j. Il. Arnold 81 Manchester made
"a business trip to Abilene today
Mrs. w. G. Grigg and son OF Ma
llvarre are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II.
w. King.
Mrs. g. Wedd and daughter,
Francis, Of Longford were in town
shopping.
j. L. McNeal and family left for
Marion where they will reside
temporarily
Mrs. g. g. sterl and daughter,
Miss Helen are home from an ex-
tended visit. in California.
Mrs. J. r. Young and sons, Jack
and Cecil are home from a two
months visit at Boston.
C. NJ. Carver returned today from
Pennsylvania where he was called
by the death OF his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Gross left today
for two months visit with rela-
tives and friends in California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Nusz and
daughter Miss Marie, are home from
an extended outing in Colorado.
J. N. Burton and family return
tonight from Albany, Ill, where they
have been spending the summer.
Ben Hoover and family and Harry
Hoover and family Of North Dickin-
son were in town today shopping.
Miss Alice Gentry went to Hutch
inson where she will teach mathe-
MATES in the high school this win
ter.
Miss Helen GIeissner left for Clay
Center where she. win teach mathe-
matIcs in the Clay county high school
this winter.
J. N. Burton and family returned
from Albany. Ind, where they spent
the summer. "Glad 70 set back to
the old town-and It looks good too !"
Said Mr.. Burton.
John Sterling and wife Of Carlton
we're in town this morning on their
return trip from Chapman where
they celebrated yesterday.
Mrs. Fuller BerBstreSser and
daughter. Martha Jane, returned 70
GheiF home at Lincoln. Neb., after
visiting Dr.. and Mrs. P. B. Wilmer.
Miss Ruth smith Of 3BsIOit 4
Ii1itins today win EIu 0raee Butt.
Mas Saith 3 "a teg Nv 20 Em-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05
LOYAL SONS WON
GAME AND PENNANT.

The Loyal Sons won the last game
og the Sunday school series from
the Methodists last night BY a score
OF to 8 and won the pennant for
the season. The batteries were
Msness ana CLARK for the Loyal Sons
and Hobbs and Province for the
hrethodists. Menges got the first
home run Of the season last night
The ssas0n closes with the Loyal
sons At The top Of the league, the
Live Colss second ana the MsthO-
axis and Preshgls1lans tied ter
EaIrd. ne Loyal Sens lost inly one
as 1aFnE the seascn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

and 900 mile radii In this zone
the rate will be eight cents for the
first pound and six cents for each
additional pound and sixty-eight
cents for IL pound packages.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05
Mission at st. Andrew's.

A mission to continue eight days
will begin at the Catholic church
next Sunday with solemn high mass
at 10 o'clock. The exercises Of the
mission will be conducted by re-
demptorist missionary Of st. Louis
province. Everyone will be made
welcome. REV. Thos. O'Reilly. Pas
tor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05
Small Grip Lost.

On Enterprise road, Sept. 2, brown
grip with name A. B. Nicely, Min
neapolis, Kan. Finder please leave
at this office for reward. sdtfwtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

"A marriage license was issued
today to w. e. Hassler of Chapman
and Miss Eva Blake of Ingalls,, Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05
DERSUADE your painter to

DERSUADE your painter to
let you have your own
way about the paint used on
your job /; you supply the paint
and let him do the work.
If yOn supply Devoe Lead
and-Zinc Paint, and he uses
il as il should be used, we'll
results. You'll get
a better job than usual it will
last longer than usual; and
cost less.
Ask for Deyos Lead-and-
Zinc Paint.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

w. H. Broughton sold and de-
livered to Mrs. J. S. Kaufman at
Navarro today, fine piano.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

Wanted, laundry woman at Pacific
hotel. 4dStw1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

So far IS the ordinary life policy
Is concerned only one company. the
ProEfdeat LIE and Trust, cut Of en-
~ coz opsFstlng n tho STATE
s. Conn t naa lever ~ ec.i
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

Old auto castings. Mclnerney
pays SC lb. for old auto castings. Cor
ner South Cedar and First streets,
the old Brenneman poultry house.
SWIFT
zDodd CASTOR: Generally, speak
Ting. If girl is willing to ride the
tank Of motorcycle to be with him,
she loves him.
Good brooms at Brammer's for
csc. 4d3tw1t"
DIR. r. M. Worley has moved
his dental office from the Case
Building to the room over Wards
jewelry store temporarily.
The foundation for the new A.
L. Duckwall residence at the corner
Of Spruce and Seventh streets is fin
ished and the building will begin
at once.
REV. w. H. Schrock will con-
duct services at the st. James
church south OF Abilene, Sunday,
Sept. 8, at 2:s0 p. m. The commun-
ity is invited to attend.
You should see those 1913 Buick
cars before you consider any other
car. They are here ON exhibition
at garage west of theatre. Hand
somer than ever, with all the late
improvements. e. e. Coulson, abb
Iene, Kan. swift
AN announcement was received
today from Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph g.
Ruff of New York city: spark
stoddard Ruff. pounds, Aug. 20,
1912" Mrs. Ruff was Miss Rachel
stoddard of Abilene.
ID. A. Sellman living on West
First, brought small branch Of a
peach three to the Reflector office
today that has dozen big yellow
peaches on. Mr.. 8. says they are
seedlings and that he has lots Of
them.
~. A. Reese has sold his interest
In the Reese-Smith tin shop to w.
B. Smith and Mr.. Smith will be the
sole proprietor hereafter. Mr.. Reese
has several propositions on hand
which look Ike good openings He
viii probably not decide on future
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

Old auto castings. McInerney
pays SC lib. for old auto castings. Cor
ner South Cedar and First streets,
the old Brenneman poultry house.
SWIFT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

zDodd Castor: Generally, speak
Ing. If a girl Is willing to ride the
tank of a motorcycle to be with him,
she loves him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

Good brooms at Brammer's for
.5c. 4d3tw1t"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

DIR r. M. Worley has moved
bis dental office from the Case
Building to the room over Wards
iewelry store temporarily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-09-05

Ordinary 20-Payment 2O-Year
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08
LEOPARD STOLEN IN LONDON

Not every man would have IN"
nerve 10 steal wild animal from a
roo. and We. case u stealing a leop'
ard has been brought to the attention
OF the London police. and every port
was watched TO prevent the thief or
thieves from taking their capture
across the chanel The animal Is an
eight.weeks-old leopard. which has
been since It's birth the mascot o: the
Bostock jungle at the White city
During the day time II has been
placed IN an open box near the en-
trance. where Il was easily accessible
to any who might care to touch II. An
attendant has been with the leopard
at all times until late one evening.
when he left the place for moment
when the attendant returned 10 re-
place the leopard in the cage with its
mother he found Il had disappeared.
A thorough search Of the ground fail
ed 90 bring any results and the police
were immediately notified
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08
The Mission study Glass

How can we as Endeavorers rem
der assistance 10 the cause of mis-
'sions9 is a question confronting new
societies The first answer would be
20 take regular monthly offering
in your society for missions, prefer
ably on missionary night.
Next, write your denominationaI
board OF missions and fin out what
fields your church Is working In and
what literature they can furnish Won
on this field.
Start a mission study class OF all
who will join and study the litera-
ture. book is to be preferred as u
can be gone over chapter by chapter
and gives a better opportunity OF
becoming familiar with chosen
field Have your study class prepare
and lead the mission services after
having thoroughly familiarizet
themselves with the subject and yor
will find throughout the membership
OF your society an awakened intrINs
in missions
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08
NO GRASS ON HIS GRAVE

A strange story comes from Watau.
ga county. North Carolina. Just across
the Rlue Ridge from east Tennessee.
II Is told by the editor of weekly
newspaper. who says that while at
tending a burial In n cemetery recent
~ his attention was called 20 a grave
entirely bare OF grass and apparently
as hard packed on the surface as the
dirt in public highway He was
told this grave confined the dust OF
man named Hatton. who died forty or
more years ago Although all these
years have elapsed" said the editor,
mot sprig Of grass or a flower OF any
kind has grown upon the grave" lie
inquired the cause and the mountain
folk explained that the man buried
there VS. extremely profane and died
with curses on his lips
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08
Christian Endeavor
=: Column ::
Christian Endeavor Lesson September

Christian Endeavor lesson September
Sth.
Daily Readings
Subicct-Improying the Mind. Pro.
verbs BILL.
Feed the mind Tim. 4l3-l6.
BY Meditation Joshua is.
Study the Word -Ps ll9:97-lO4
Profitable Themes Phil. 4:S-9.
Dangerous Ignorance-Eph. AN.
IS.
The Highest Aim Phil. 2:35.
Suggested Topics for Discussion
Improving the mind by studying
Gods Word
Improving the Mind by Meditation
Improving the mind by cultivatinl
good habits.
Live wire Messages
When in doubt-pray out.
The tighter you seal up love. Ia,
sooner It decays
Snail faith cannot be fountain
for great character.
Many harvest Of sin may b,
traced 10 small seeds OF doubt.
You couldn't understand som,
folks " YOU had the wisdom OF Sol
ONION. so don't worry about It.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08
4 Searching Party

The First Congregational lnterme-
date society of Chicago. has com
mittee known as the Searching Par.
~" whose duty II is to find new
members and search out a reason for
some Of their members only attend.
ing occasionally.
Many members are lost 10 our so.
cieties every year because OF the lack
of interest Of those who ough to be
more attentive and a committee o,
this kind could render a valuabl,
help 10 your society.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08
Candle Light Service

The Candle-Light service which
has been carried out by many socie
ties always proves interesting anC
Impressive. It is usually conducted
In this way. When the meeting op
ems all lights in the room excepting
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08

light on the leaders table are turn
ed out. As each member is called
upon to take his part OF the program
he lights a candle before reading or
recitng and the candle is then allow.
ed TO burn. BY the time the service
is concluded the room Is we'll lighted
by many burning candles and the
leader can make a good point by urg-
ing all present 10 become lights FOR
the Master that they may show 9th
ers the way of Salvation.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08
Funds For the Society Expenses


Our young people are often cramp-
ed for funds to buy the necessary lit
erature and supplies for the society
One society overcame this difficulty
and in addition raised a neat sum
OF missions by requesting each mem
Der TO raise 81 by the next business
meeting and tell how they accom-
plished H. More than half OF the
members were successful and here
are some OF the ways they raised the
money. BY selling old books. by
shoyeling snow. by backing shoes
by doing extra typewriting, - bak-
ling cakes. by crocheting and fancy
work, by repairing stoves
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08

The Red Sox are out to beat the
Athletics mark of last season when
the worlds champs won l0l and lost
80 games.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08

All sorts OF rumors are afloat in
regard 10 changes In the manage
ment among major league clubs II
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08

is said that Harry Davis, of the Maps,
Hank O'Day Of the Reds, Harry VOL
yerton of the Highlanders. Roger
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08

Auto Tops made and repaired
John Vaughan. 26O-3Op
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08

Get your auto numbers. Sam
Vaughn. 260-3Od
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-09-08

Bresnahan OF the Cardinals and
Johnny Killing of the Braves, are
booked for the AK.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-01-17
Married at st. Johns

A quiet wedding took place at
st. Johns, Apache Co., Arizona.
on the morning of January 2,
1912. The contracting parties
were Miss Mary Bostick of Cliff
ton, formerly Of Birmingham,
Ala and Mr.. James Harl Sizer.
of the Apache National Forest
stationed at Greer. Arizona. The
bride is we'll known throughout
Greenlee and the southern part
of Apache counties where she
has taught for some years and
where she is deservedly popular
with all who know her. She has
been teaching in the grade school
at Springerville and resigned her
position to marry. She is sister
of Mrs. Harry Hinck, wife of
Ranger Hinck, of the Baseline
Ranger Station. Mrs. Sizer is a
lady OF the finest character and a
very successful teacher. having
taught in the public schools of
Clifton for some years. also on
Eagle Greek. The groom is a ma
tive Of Colorado though he has
lived in Arizona for number of
years. He entered in the gov
eminent Forest Service in Ju-
ly 1909 and was stationed on
Black River. later being trans
ferred to Eagle Creek where he
took charge of Eagle Ranger
District, which position he held
until June 1911, when he was
transferred to take charge of
Greer District, in Apache county.
On October lst. he was made
Grazing Assistant to the Super
visor Of the Apache Forest. with
Headquarters at Greer, Arizona.
Since he has been connected with
the Forest Service he has made a
splendid record as straightfor-
ward and efficient officer. The
best wishes of a large circle of
friends are extended to the hap
py couple, They will make their
home at the Riverside Ranger
at Greer. Arizona. Era.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-01-17
Board Of Supervisors
Hold Session
Duncan Bridge Contracted
5000 For Good Roads
Duncan Road Accepted

The Board Of Supervisors net
Monday January 18th to consider
bids, award contract and transact
other business.
Four bids were on file for the
construction of the Duncan
bridge, as follows: SIS, 975; Is, 1913
SIG, 600 and SIG, $50. The Ell Paso
Bridge & Iron Company had the
lowest bid and was awarded the
contract at SIS, 975.
Two hundred dollars was ap-
propriated to pay the expenses of
a delegate to Washington, D. c..
to assist in pulling the Trans
continental Highway through
southern Arizona and especially
through Greenlee.
The Board took a recess Mon
day Gill Tuesday evening giving
the members chance to so over
the Clifton-Duncan road with
the Road Supt. and Contractors
On inspection and returned to
Clifton in the afternoon and ac-
cepted the road with few slight
changes.
p A Mr., Williams, an old pioneer
in ARIZONA for sonle 30 years,
was, by order Of the Board, sent
to the Pioneers Home at Pres
cott,
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-01-17
City Meat Market Changes

Willis & Martin have sold the
City Meat Market to Emmett and
Robert Buck who will conduct
the business in the future under
the firm name, Buck Brothers, b
This business has attained a
high degrees Of perfection for
business principles and excellent
service under the management
of Messrs. Willis & Martin and
the new proprietors will continue
the business with every prospect
for the same high standard and
as time goes on will improve
wherever the opportunity is of
fered.
Buck Brothers are we'll and ia
yorably known here and will
share the full patronage accord
ed their predecessors.
Jas, w. Hill who has been with
Willis & Martin as meat cutter
will continue at the old stand be-
cause of his efficiency,
We wish the new firm every
success.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-01-17
Will go to New York City

Next Tuesday begins the big
mid-winter sale of E. w. Taylor.
Mr.. Taylor will reduce his stock,
take in some ready cash and then
leave Immediately for the east
ern markets where he will buy
Spring and Summer goods, going
even as far as New York City.
Heretofore, Mr.. Taylor has gone
to Kansas City and St. Louis. but
now he intends to go the limit,
And, as a result he will have
better bargains than ever to Of
fer,
The buying public has long
since learned that a reduction
sale is a good and profitable
thing. At such a sale a saving
on various articles range from
1919 to 500. And, really it is as
much a bargain to buy a good
and servicable article at a saving
OF SO per cent as it is to buy an
article and sell it at a gain of so
per cent.
There is always a rush at the
opening of these sales for first
pick. land such a rush Is but ma
tural for when you are looking
for a bargain you want the best.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-01-17
Convention OF assessors
In BiSbee
Twelve Counties are Repre-
sented---Will Recommend
Legislation
Eight assessors and fot

Eight assessors and four
assessors-elect of Arizona were
at Bisbee, attending the annual
meeting of the Arizona Asses
sors' association, the officers df
which are T. E. Campbell of Pres
cott. president: Frank Luke Of
Phoenix. vice-president; Charles
r. Howe of Tombstone, secretary
and treasurer.
A cOmmitte has been named to
draft a set of resolutions upon
the subject of (a) the bullion tax
law, (b) tax on express COM
panies, (c) tax on telephone and
and telegraph companies. These
resolutions and others will be
presented to the first state legis-
lature.
At the meeting are Thomas E..
Campbell of Yavapai, Charles r.
Howe of Cochise, r. E. Merritt
of Gila, Frank l.. Hunt of Mo-
have, W. F. Williams of Navajo,
A. A. Dougherty of Santa Cruz.
B. A. Cameron of Coconino, John
j. Birdno of Graham.
Assessors-elect who are present
and been made members of the
association are George T. Tru-
man of Pinal. A. B. Ming of
Yuma, D. D. Phillips of Graham:
j. H. Kirby of Greenlee. E. A.
Hughes of Cochise.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-01-17
Metcalf Returns Missing

A letter received by Clerk of
the Board Wheatley from Secre-
tary of the Territory Geo. U.
Young, states that the election
returns from Metcalf precinct
have not been received at the
office of the Secretary. The re-
turns from Metcalf were mailed
from the precinct on December
13, and if they are not discover
ed in the office of the Secretary,
they We're lost in transit.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-01-17
Some Mighty Rich Ore

M. A. Clouse, one of the prili-
cipal owners of the Mt. Vernon
mine, called at this office last Sat
urday with a chunk of mighty
rich ore; he left the specimen
here where it is on exhibition.
Mr.. Craig, who is mining ex-
pert, is also interested in the
Mt. Vernon and says it has some
of the richest ore he has seen
in this mining district.
Things are looking bright for
this mine and it's owners are very
enthusiastic.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-01-17
200 Men Put to Work

The actual construction wo k
Of the So, 900, 900 smelter at Cllc-
ton for the Arizona Copper Com.
pany has commenced.
Last Monday tool houses were
built. the clea ling off of the
ground began and the erection OF
tents on the old stock yard site
makes it look like a white city.
The contract for the steel work
has been let and with actual work
things are looking lively and the
year promises to be a good one
in the Clifton Morenci mining
district and Greenlee county.