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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
G. n. MAHAN is DEAD.
Former Abileneite Passed Away at
Washington, ID. G.

Clark R. Mahan, son of Judge
and Mrs. j. H. Mahan, died at
washington, d. c., this week after
two years illness. His wife and
two children are at Los Angeles
which has been Mr.. Mahan's home
until he went east to his parents IN
washington for medical treatment.
Mr.. Mahan was aged about AZ.
He was born in Abilene and lived
until after his marriage. He was
graduated from the Abilene high
school in 1882 and had many friends
in this city who viii be saddened
by his death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
ANSWER THE CALL.
Abilene People Have Found That
This Is Necessary.

A cold, strain, sudden wrench,
A little cause may hurt the kid
neys,
Spells OF backache often follow,
Or some irregularity Of the urine.
A splendid remedy for such at
tacks,
A medicine that has satisfied
thousands
Is Doan's Kidney Pills.
Thousands Of people rely upon it.
Here is one case:
C. NJ. Conrod, 22O S. College ST.,
salina, Kan, says: 81 have no rea-
son to change my high opinion Of
Doan's Kidney Pills publicly express
ed some years ago, when ] was liv-
ing in Victor, Colo. Since then, ]
have occasionally taken Doan's Kid
ney Pills, when my kidneys have
troubled me and a few doses have
always brought relief"
The above is not an isolated case.
Mr.. Conrod is only one Of many in
this vicinity who have gratefully en-
dorsed Doan's If your back aches
If your kidneys bother you, don't
simply ask for a kidney REMEDY
ask distinctly for Doan's Kidney
PfIls. the same that Mr.. conrod had.
soc all stores. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props. Buffalo, N. adv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
CORN WORTH MORE THAN
WHEAT FOR FIRST TIME

Corn, per pound, is worth more
fadney than wheat" said Ralph
Hoffman Of Enterprise, who Is a
heavy buyer. Corn is now worth
66h cents a bushel of Sc pounds
wheat Is worth ~ cents q 'bushel
of so pounds. Working ON this
basis hundred pounds of wheat
Is worth two cents less than hum
dred pounds of corn. This is the
first time that such a condition has
existed, / think"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
HAS 623 AUTOS
DICKINSON HAS A MACHINE FOR
EVERY EIGHT FAMILIES.
~
"a Motorcycles Dickinson LeaAis
Central Kansas Counties in
Number Of Cars-$27OO
for Roads.

In Dickinson county there is an
automobile to every eight families.
State licenses have been issued to
623 machines. The population OF
the county is $4,000. Figuring five
to family, approximately one fam
lily in eight owns an automobile.
This is better than the state aver
age Of a machine to ten families,
and considerably better than the
average in any other central Kan
sas county. The tax will raise ap-
proximateIy $27OO for the county,
every cent of which will be used for
dragging roads.
The number of licenses issued to
both automobiles and motorcycles
shows the wonderful growth Of their
popularity. On the first of March
there we're but BIT automobiles In
the county, now there are 623. Mo-
torcycles now number 81, as COM
pared with II on March first.
In the entire state there are 49,
5s4 automobiles and 4205 motor
cycles. sedgwick county has the
largest number of cars, 1886. Sum-
ner county leads the pop-pop list
with 223.
Following are the figures for the
counties Immediately surrounding
Diekinson: @
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
A Good Investment.

w. D.. Magli, a well known mer-
chant of Whitemound, Wis, bought
stock OF Chamberlain's medicine 90
as to be able to supply them TO bis
customers. After receiving them he
was himself taken sick and says
that one small bottle Of Chamber
Iain's Coils. Cholera and piarFhoea
Remedy was worth more 70 him than
the cost OF HIS entire stock Of these
medicines. For sale By all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
SCHOOL TAXES SLIGHTLY
HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR

The tax levy for school purposes
has been fixed by the board of edu-
cation at 4.6 mills, 4.45 for the gen
eral fund, the remainder for the
bond fund.
This is i mill higher than last
year. New furnaces in the Garfield
building and the addition of man
ual training and domestic science to
the high school curriculum, neces-
stating the employment Of two ad-
ditfOnal teachers, are responsible
for the slight increase
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24

forty persons were present and
about dozen witnesses were ex-
amined. Carr Taylor Of Hutchinsoa
was attorney for the complainant.
State Live Stock Inspector CRAY
bill, and j. s. Simmons was attor-
ney for supt. AmEine. Assistant AZ
torney General BREWSTER was aIse
present representing the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
WHO CAN BEAT THIS FOR
RECORD WHEAT YTELDe

j. F. Murphy has just finishes
threshing wheat on the Riysrdals
farm in the eastern part Of the eoun-
ty. He threshed is acres and the
yield ateFagsd 81 ,bash6ls "a the
acre. Mr. Murphy thinks th3 rec
ord yield for Dickinson ecpnty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
Fire Near Chapman.

While burning fire guard around
his premises near Chapman yester-
day the fire got beyond control and
burned his fences, hog pens and pas
ture. The fire came very close to
his barn but prompt work of the
Chapmanites saved the buildings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
COST HUNDRED THOUSAND
TO RUN COUNTY A YEAR.

It cost just $98,81s to conduct
the business of Dickinson county
last year, according to figures pre-
pared by the county clerk. The
county owes $4,000, in various
forms of bonds, and $754.14 is in
the sinking fund treasury. Abb
lene's bonded Indebtedness is close
to $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
r,anaea 81 stomach Troubles.

sedentary habits, lack OF out door
exercise, insufficient mastication Of
food. constipation, a torpid liver,
worry and anxiety, overeating, par
taking Of food and drink not suited
to your age and occupation. Cor
rect your habits and take Chamber
lain's Tablets and you viii soon be
wen again For sale By eli dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24

GIVE your NEIGHBOR AN
EQUAL CHANCE.
Py Holland.

3 II you have been buying
q goods OF a mail order house
q you doubtless think It has
> been to your advantage to do
3 so. You have believed that
3 you were saving money or
q were gettings better goods.
& Let us see II this Is true.
3 Have you tried to do busi-
3 ness with your local mer-
8 chant-your neighbor-on ,
3 the terms that the mail order
q house exacts? No? Then
q suppose you try 1t.
Z Just go into the store,
. plank down your cash and
tell what you want. You
3 might even tell the merchant
3 that you will wait few days
> for the goods. See II your
local merchant can't serve
> you better and as cheaply as
the mail order house.
The local merchant usually
extends credit for two, four
! or six months. The mail or
). der house demands cash in
advance. 1t uses your mon
: ey as working capital. 1t
loses nothing in interest,
nothing in bad debts or on
slow paying customers. Try
this cash in advance plan on
the local merchandise man
) you know-and see II he
& can't make it to your adj
> vantage to
3 SPEND YOUR MONEY
b WHERE YOU MAKE II.
q AA&AAAA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24
Hoods
.SarsaparilIa

Cures all blood huMors, ali
eruptions, clears. the complex
ion, creates an appetite, aids
digestion, relieves that tired
feeling, gives vigor and vim.
Get 1t today in usual LIQUID FORM OF
chocolated tablets called Sats~ss-1~'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-24

Horse For Sale.
Four years old, weight 1900. A..
/. Meier. Talmage phone. swift
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
Lace Blouses,

Lace will be a feature Of the coming
summer, and the heavy lace blouse
will be once more indispensable. For
some time cluny, Irish point, and
Bruges have been neglected, and now
they are to be revived; not in pure
white, but in a deep ochre tint. l
have seen one in a combination OF
Irish and cluny made in kimono fash
ion. with the sleeves half way down
the arm in black satin. These sleeves
do not reach much beyond the elbow,
and the introduction of the black satin
zeal the skin gives a new touch to
the lace blouse. A slim white throat
looks well uncovered, and the new
blouses are made without collar
bands, as we're most of the bodices
last winter. But where the throat is
marked, it as as well to cover it with
transparent net.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
HOW TO WHlTEN THE THROAT
Lemon Juice or a Ripe Tomato Will
Remove Anv DISSERTATIONS
Alcohol to Harden.

Shapeliness is not all that is neces-
sary to the making of a throat beauti-
full. The texture of the skin must be
fine and soft, white and unblemished.
Cleanliness is the first essential. A
good thorough scrubbing with a not too
soft brush, hot water and soap, once or
twice a week, will do no harm, the rest
Of the time using the ordinary cloth.
Apply lemon juice or a ripe tomato to
any discolorations that may appear,
and unless the pores are enlarged,
use cold cream freely.
Alcohol will harden the flesh. AS
for the various bleaches, there are
some that are harmless, except insofar
as they invariably are drying, which
ultimately leaves the skin harsh and
brash. Here is one that a easily be
made at home, but, like the others, it
is drying, so be sure to counteract this
effect by applying cold cream after
using it. Mix half an ounce of perox-
ide of hydrogen, six ounces of witch
hazel and half an ounce Of Tactic acid.
Apply this with a soft cloth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
MUST BE HAND EMBROIDERED
The Proper Thing for Both White and
CoIored Linen Parasois-Wide
Variety of Designs.

White and colored linen parasols
show hand embroidery. They are
mounted with ivory or bone handles
and tips or with light natural or pol
ished wood handles and brass-pointed
tips. Some of them are finished about
the edge with fringe, some with a plain
hem and some with an embroidered
scallop. A wide variety of designs is
shown in embroidered parasols. Satin
stitch, eyelet work and outlining are
used in combination to produce both
ornate and simple effects. Almost all
parasols are, made with eight panels,
and half a dozen skeins of cotton are
needed for em%broidering each panel
with a design of moderate size; five
or six dozen skeins, therefore, would
be sufficient for any parasol. The big
department stores make up the en-
b~roidered panels into parasols and sell
sticks and frames.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
FLOWERS THAT MATCH FRGCK
One of the Prettiest Fancies Of Many
Seasons Is the Adjournment
Thus Effected.

What a real pleasure women missed
when they we're too prim to tuck a
bunch of flowers into their frocks, or
too fearful lest the stalks should stain
their pretty raiment.
Nowadays flowers r the finishing
touch of every toilette, and some wom-
en- give orders to their florists or their
gardeners for a bouquet twice or thrice
a day to match the gowns they intend
to wear.
In the evening it is usual to wear a
single and very exquisite blossom, the
work of human hands. A giant rose, a
mammoth poppy, an orchid-all are
popular. Strange fantasies in mater
ial are employed; here a lace slower
tipped with fur, and there one made OF
hand painted m%ousseline, a marvellous
copy of natures own handiwork.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08

err. ana through ~ mighty open
arches and buttresses Jim saw neeey
clouds scudding across the western
sky. A stone saint, mufied in buriap.
had just been swung up into MS
windy niche. but had not yet discard
ed his robes of the world. Handle
ton was regarding the shapeless ng-
ure with mid interest wondering
which saint of the calendar could look
SO grotesqu .swhen a sound drew MS
attention sharply to earth. 1t was d
small sound. but there was some
thing strange about It. II was start'
ling as a fash In a summer SKY.
Besides the workmen, there was no
living thing In sight on the hillside
except his own taxicab. swinging
slowly up the venue at that moment
and a covered motor-car getting up
speed a square away. Even as the
car approached. Hambleton decided
that the strange sound had proceed
ed from its ambushed tonneau; n II
was, surely, q human voice of distress
He stepped forward to the curb Inc
car was upon him, then numbered
heavily and swiftly past. But on tne
instant Of tspassing there appeared
beneath the lifted curtain and quite
near his own face, the face of the
singer Of yesterday; and from pale
agonized lips, as If with dying breath
she cried, Help, help!"
Hambleton knew her instantly, al
though the dark abundance of her hail
was almost lost beneath hat and flow
Ing veil. and the bright, humorous ex
preston was blotted out by fear. HI
stood for a moment rooted to the curb
watching the dark mass Of the a al
1t swayed down the hill. Then hi
beckoned sharply to his driver, me
the taxicab half way. and pointed II
the disappearing machine.
Quick! Can you overtake it,"
I'D Hike nothing better than to ru1
down one O. them Dock machines!
said the driver.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
Crepe Waists.

A college girl who wore cotton crepe
waists to save her laundry bills, had
difficulty in rendering them wearable
at irst, as they were too limp IL not
starched at all and, II s~tarched, wiring
ing them made the starch uneven.
a y the Modern Priscilla. She ex-
perimented until she found that by
washing them in thin starch and hang
ing them up to drain or a coat hang
er, without wringing. they were ex-
actly right.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
III.
Midsummer Madness.

Midsummer Madness.
The driver Of the taxicab proved
to be a sound sport.
Five minutes of luck, aided by
nerve, brought the two machines
somewhat Snearer together. The mo
tor-car gained In the open spaces, the
taxicab caught up when 1t came to
weaving its way in and out and dodg-
ing the trolleys. At the frequent mo-
ments when he appeared to be losing
the car, Hambleton reflected that he
had its number, which might lead to
something. AT the Waldorf the a
slowed up, and the cab came within a
few yards. Hambleton made up his
mind at that instant that he had been
mistaken in his superstition of trouble
threatening the lady, and looked mo-
mently to see her step from the car
into the custody Of those starched and
lacquered menials who guard the por-
tails Of fashionable hotels.
But 1t raj 30. A signal was inter-
changed between the occupants of the
car and some watcher In the door
way, and the car sped on. Handle
ton, watching steadily, wondered.
IF she is being kidnapped, why
doesn't she make somebody hear?
Plenty Of chance. They couldn't have
killed her-that isn't done"
And yet his heart smote him as he
-~.N-oLAu1l th4 tonp~n~ and GictrnGo
written on that countenance and the
cry for help.
Something was the matter" mem
ory insisted. "There they go west;
west Tenth. Alexander Street, Tenth
Avenue"
The car numbered on, the cab half a
block, often more, in the rear, through
endless regions Of small shops and
offices huddled together above narrow
sidewalks, through narrow and wind
ing streets paved with c~obblestones
and jammed with carr and trucks,
squeezing past curbs where dirty
children sat playing within a few
inches Of death-dealing wheels. Ham
bleton wondered what kept them from
being killed by hundreds daily, but
the wonder was Immediately forgot
ten in a new subject for thought. The
cab had stopped, although severa
yards Of clear road lay ahead Of 1t
The driver was climbing down. The
motor.car was nosing its way alont
nearly a block ahead. Hambletor
leaped out.
"Of course, we've broken DOWN.
he mildly inquired. Deep in his hear
he was superstitiously thinking tina
he would let fate determine his mex
move; II there were obstacles In tn,
way Of his further quest, we'll ant
good; he would follow the Face n,
longer.
"If you'll wait Just a minute" n,
driver was saying, until l get my HI
out"
But Hambleton, looking ahead, say
that the car had disappeared. and hi
mind suddenly veered.
Not this time" he announced
Here, the meter says four-twenty-
you take this, I'm off," He put a five
dollar BIZ. into the hand of the drive
and started on al easy run towar
the west.
He had cavght sight of the smoke
, stacks and masts in the near distance
/ telling him that the motor-car ha
: almost, II not quite, reached the rivel
: Such a vehicle could not disappea
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08

bay the police and detective forces OF
the city. Even the fire department,
which was called to the aid OF the
police, could not avail to suppress the
lone defer Of the law, who killed n
policeman outright, and succeeded in
wounding the head Of the detective
force. sllas Carpenter. now chief Of
police OF Edmonton. Alberta. The mar
was eventually wounded, captured and
convicted OF murder, but neve exc
cuted. He was adjudged insane.
Away In far-off Russia in a little
village near Odessa. a band Of robbers
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
Wardrobe Bog.

A space saver is the wardrobe box
which fits under the bed. This box
is suspended from two metal arms, or
bars, which are affixed to the bed.
This makes 1t possible to draw the
box in and out without trouble. The
box does not touch the floor. SO
there is no possibility Of dust accumu
lating under 1t. and the bed. with the
box in position, may be moved at will.
The boxes, which are provided with
hinged covers. come In different sizes
and are designed for different pur-
Y sea.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08

waylaid and robbed a bank messenger
the other day OF SIS. 900. Tracked by
the police to an isolated cottage on
the outskirts Of the town. the men
opened a fusilade on their %pursuers
and seriously wounded two constables.
Then the oficer in command Of the
police squad resolved to adopt des-
perate measures. Despatching a con
stable to the local arsenal he procured
a powerful bomb. This was thrown
through a window. with the result
that the cottage was utterly wrecked
and the ave bandits killed. The po-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08

OF Europe and America. Last years.
losses were uncommonly heavy, head
ed, Of course, by the Titanic disaster.
and there is a record-breaking volume
Of trafic by sea in all parts Of the civ
ilized world. The approaching open
ing Of the Panama canal has an i'm
portant effect upon the demand for
new vessels Of large tonnage and high
power.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
WIPED OUT ARMED CRIMINALS
Russian Police Show Little Mercy
When Dealing With Desperate
Men Who Defy Authority.

1t is only a few years since q Mont
real (Canada) man, well known about
town for his eccentricities Of manner,
startled the community one summer
evening by barricading himself in an
uptown boarding house. and with the
aid OF a rife succeeded In keeping at
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08

lice-master Of the village has now
issued an order to the effect that In
all future cases where armed robbers
take refuge In q detached dwelling
and compel a siege, bombs may be
employed in order to avoid casualties
to the b~esieging police.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
Cromwell Cellar.

The Cromwell is the name given to
a linen collar which is mounted on an
outstanding band. The collar falls over
the band. It Is trimmed on one side
with linen-covered buttons. while but
tonholes are worked at corresponding
places on the other aide Of the collar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
steam for the Soil.

9NGaiu w VIZ SS"
For a year or two past certain grow
ers Of tomatoes. cucumbers and SINH
lar vegetables for the London market
have been injecting steam into the soil
with a view to destroying insects and
slugs. 1t is reported that the plan
works very well Tor that purpose, but
the operation brought to light an I'M
expected fact-namely, that the soil
thus treated increased greatly In fer
fifty; 30 greatly. indeed. that the ordi'
nary amount Of manure cannot be
sftsryar1b
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
sblpvards Kent BUSY.

The shipyards Of the leading COM
mercial nations Of the world are still
very busy, Notwithstanding the large
additions recently made to the avail.
able tonnage Of tho merchant marine
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
SYNOPSIS.

Agatha Redmond, opera singer, starting
Cor al auto drive In New York, finds q
stranger sent Is her chauffeur. she ID
annoyed. but he remains. leaving the car.
h goes into the park to read the VIII OF
en- old friend Of her mother, who has ieft
her property. There she is accosted by q
stranger, who follows her to the auto
climbs In and chloroforms her.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08
@5s5sSaY 20
G. -
BE c~oNTINUED.l

This effect has been explained as be-
ing due to the sterilization produced
by the steam. which kills the phago-
cytes or protocol which in ordinary
circumstances keep down the number
of ~necteria in the soil whose opera
tons are beneficent In turning organic
nitrogen into plant food.-Harper's
Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08

There's hardly an way to be such
a nuisance as to have strong convis.
tions.-New York Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-08

Take the Responsibility.
Don't throw sand into your owu
eyes by finding IN excuse far suus
mistakes IN nome1ne ellen
The Tupelo journal., 1913-09-19
SALTILLO

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mcneil
have returned from Iuka Springs.
Miss Lillian Morgan visited
Tupelo Saturday.
J. l.. Langston, wife and chill
dren were the guests of relatives
in the country Sunday.
Mrs. EdnaArcher and children,
of Okolona, visited relatives here
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Erin Morgan came up
from Verona Saturday to see
home-folks.
John Epting and Len Langston
made a trip to Tupelo Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. Mamie Wade visited rel
atives and friends at Guntown
Friday and Saturday.
Miss Annie Stark, Of Tupelo,
and Miss Lucille Stovall, of
The Tupelo journal., 1913-09-19
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas, God in His mysteri.
Gus providence by the death OF
Miss LOWE Walker, has removed
from the Alpha Wesley class one
of its best beloved and most USE
full members, be it
Resolved. That while we bow
in humble submission to the Di-
vine will and rejoice in the con-
seriousness that our dear Miss
LOWE is safe and happy in the
home beyond the skies. we deep
ly deplore our great loss. We
shall miss her gracious smile and
assuring greeting as from Sab
bath to Sabbath she so cheerful
ly and constantly and faithfully
went about her official duties in
the class and we may we'll say of
her, as of Mary, of Bethany,
She hath wrought a good work,
she hath done what she could"
Respectfully submitted,
j. H. STRAIN,
MRS. SEAWRIGHT,
MRS. ROBINS,
Mr.. HALL,
Mr.. PERKINS.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-09-19

Helena. Ark, were the guests of
Mrs. John Wesson recently.
Mrs. ], P. Morgan has return
ed home from a visit to relatives
at Plantersville.
Mr.. Adams, of California, is
visiting his cousin, Mrs. Salter,
Messrs. Tom Post Cassidy,
Kinny Bynum, Orby Kyle. Hoyt
Porham and Erwin Bostic left
for the A. and M. College Tues.
day.