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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
EVERY VOTER IN PROPOSED
GREATER FA|RMONI VILE
GET A VOTE ON NEW CHARTER.
Girls In Auto
Hemned in bu
Herd of Cattle
JOHN HENRY MEARS HAS ALL
BUT COMPLETED HIS TOUR
OF REORGANIZATION.

NEW YORK. Aug. 9.-Around the
world in IS days. That is the rec .
ord that will be established to-mor-
row. barring any eleventh hour mis-
hap by John Henry Mears. who early
to-day reached st. Paul, Mimi, after
dash around the globe. Mears made
his trip underline auspices OF the
New York Evening Sun, and by ar
riving here at 1910 p. m. to-mor-
row. as scheduled. he will reduce by
four days the record for the trip
around the world now held by Jae-
eer-Schmidt.
Leaving St. Paul early to-day
Mears hurried on to Chicago. II he
had been able to get the Pennsyl-
vania railroad officials to hold the
train leaving there for the east at
S:l5 o'clock he would have finished
in his own schedule and beaten the
35-day record by several hours. The
Pennsylvania could not hold the
train and Mears will finish the Jour
ney as he planned.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
CARDINAL GIBBONS SPEAKS
AGAINST WOMAN'S SUF.
FRAGE.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. Aug. 3. -
Women occupies the throne in the
home: she should not seek another
one that has been proven time and
again in history. and that is why |
am opposed to women's suffrage" ."
said Cardinal Gibbons upon his arriv
al In Milwaukee today.
He comes to participate In the
twelfth annual convention OF the
American Federation OF Catholic So
cieties. which will be held here Aug
ust 10 TO 18th. The cardinal did not
doubt the ability OF American wom-
en- to use the vote with intelligence,
but he said he thought that with suf-
frage the position OF mothers would
be changed and would have detri.
mental result on posterity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
CONTENTION THAT ONLY v0T.
ERS IN PRESENT CITY LIMITS
COULD VOTE Is WRONG.
COUNCIL HAS APPOINTED ELEc.
TON COMMISSIONERS IN
ENTIRE TERRITORY.
CHARTER PLAINLY PROVIDES
THAT ALL VOTERS MAY O.
IA VOTE, -
ELECTION PRECINCTS wERELAY.
Ed OFF BY COUNCIL IN Ac., s.
o0RDANcE WITH Law. ssss
CITY OF FAIRMoNTn As USED
IN CHARTER MEANS ALL TER,

The officers to conduct the special
charter election to be held Septem-
ber 18th, have been appointed by the
city council and are as follows:
East Park School House w. b..
Clark. Lamar satterfield. John r.
Latham. commissioners; FLICK
Brambridge, w. c. Snyder, chaiieng-
ers.
Old Mayors Office. First Ward -
W. NJ. shultz, H. w. Scott. w. "A.
Griffith, commissioners; Manuel
Layman, Ed. Jenkins, chalIengers.
Old Normal School Buildins. Sec,
ondsWardeSC. Z, Smith, @. Hs Holt.
Charles Mcdonald. commissioners;
Frank Lloyd, Frank Fisher. chai-
lengers. ~ s5..i.
Mayors Office, Third Ward. -
Charles E. Manley, Michael J.. Dew
eny. Laurence Horan. commisslon-
ers; Thomas A. Deveny, Willie II.
Hall. challengers. =. ts {
Normal School Building, Fourth
Ward-A. F. Peddicord, Charles
Hood. Charles Getter. commissioners;
CONTINUED on Page ThreeO 81 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
TWO KATF|ELDS
BREAK JAIL
MEMBER FAMOUS CLAN OF FEUD-
lists BEING SOUGHT IN
THREE COUNTIES.
WAS AWAITING HEARING ON
CHARGE OF HOLDING UP
N. G W. TRAIN.

CHARLESTON, W. aV.. Aug. O.
John Hatfield. of the famous Hat
field clan OF feudists. is being sought
today by the authorities OF three
counties.
Hatfield with n party OF men sew
eral months ago held up Norfolk
& Western train at Sandcliff, w. Va.
and stopped traffic on the road for
six hours. They escaped but last
night Hatfield and Robert Cline werc
arrested in Mingo county. Aided by
friends. it is said. they again escap-
ed, taking with them Eurman Hat
field. another of the clan who was in
jail for some minor offense. Rail-
road o. GERS have Joined the chase.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Swins Riuer
With Bride
On His Back

CUMBERLAND. Nd. Aug. D. -
Like knight Of old, Henry Hoover
Atkinson, OF Gun Mar, Pocahontes
county, w. Va, carried away his
lady love, Miss Lillian Myrtle Bleth-
en-. from her irate father. OF, White
Sulphur Springs, W. Va, and, after
having to give up his broken-down
automobile and swim across the
Greenbrier river with HIS BRIDE
elect on his back. the happy couple
were married here yesterday, at the
Imperial Hotel by Rev. Joseph Daw-
son. pastor Of the Centre Street
Methodist Episcopal church.
Atkinson had met the girl at night
and in his auto crossed the moun.
tains, hotly pursued by her father.
who, It is alleged. had a rifle with
him. The machine broke down near
the river. Atkinson placed Miss
Blethen astride his back and crossed
the river safely. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Church Player
fSoaks' Umpire
VICTIM MAY DIE FROM INJURIES
RECEIVED IN SUNDAY
SCHOOL GAME. sas-i

CAMBRIDGE, O.. Aug: s.-Be-
cause he is alleged to have assaulted
+. S. Pollock. Of New Concord; who;
was umpire during a baseball game
between teams composed OF members
of Sunday schols Of two local church.
es. ]. Powers. member Of the United
Brethren church team to-day was
arrested on charge OF assault and
held by the police under $500 bond.
Powers hearing was delayed pending
the outcome of Pollock's injuries.
Pollock's skull was fractured.
The assault tok place during o twi-
light game late yesterday. Powers
took exception to ruling Of the um-.
pire and fight followed. The game
broke up in a row. :
Uncertainty was expressed regard
ing the future Of the Sunday school
baseball league because Of the rowdy-
ism. which has caused much hard
feeling.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Both Parties
Want Peace
REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATIC
SENATORS TOGETHER ON
MEXICAN SITUATION.
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. d. c., Aug. o.
Another threatened autburst In the
Senate over the Mexican situation to.
day was stopped by emphatic disap-
proval from Republicans ana Demo-
Gratis who joined In declaring that
the Senate should not by discussion
lend weight to any effort to intensity
feeling in Mexico, After Senator
Smith, of Michigan. had opened the
subject by declaring that the consti-
tuti0nalist Gunta Pier had the ear of
the State Department and was influ-
cntial in bringing about the rcsigna-
tion of Ambassador Wilson. Senator
Williams. of. Mississippi. replied with
the charge that there was an or
ganized and syndlcated effort" to
bring about war with Mexico. He dc.
clured there was money behind il
and not all Mexican money" Scna-
tor Smith after announcing that lie
would make to the Senate Monday II
report from the special committee
which works along the Mexican bor-
Ger last year. yielded to expressions
of disapprOval and agreed to submit
the report first to the Foreign Rcla-
tions committee. Senators Crawford
and Kenyon joined Democrats In de-
ciaring the Senate should not by Its
discussion lend weight TO the effort
to intensity the Mexican feeling.
Senator Crawford expressed the high
est confidence In President Wilson
and the State Department saying that
they were entitled to the Senate i
united. sympathetic. loyal and com
pletc support.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Cuts Wife
Dozen Times
Stabs Self
CRAzED WITH JEALOUSY BOONE
co. MAN ATTEMPTS TO MUIR
DER WIFE AND DAUGHTER.
DRIVEN FROM HOUSE, STANDS
DOOR AND PLUNGES BUTCHER
KNIFE INTO HIS HEART.
(RY ASSOCIATED PREss)

CHARLESTON, Aug. .. - Crazed
with jealousy Gilbert Cummings ear
ly today made desperate attempt
to murder his wife and daughter.
Clara. ut their home In Turtle
Creek, Boone county. Mrs. Cum
mings, although seriously wounded
finally drove him from the house and
Cummings standing in the front
door. plunged a carving knife into
his heart. Mrs. Cummings was cut
at dozen times and the daughter
severely slashed, but 1t is believed
they will recover.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Sheriff Fears
Mob Attack
WIRES GOVERNOR HATFIELD OF
PRESENCE OF MENACING
CROWD AT JAIL.

MARTINSBURG. w. Va. Aug. 8.
at the threatening atti-
tude OF crowd assembled near the
county jail, Sheriff Padler this MORN
ing notified Governor Hatfield that
he feared an attempt would be made
to lynch Harry Stone. under arrest
in connection with criminal as
sault on nine year old Virginia Ming
hini here last Thursday. Stone was
arrested at Front Royal, Va, yester-
day and narrowly escaped violence
while being taken to Jail. The guard
at the jail was increased last night,
but the sheriff fears It is not strong
enough to protect his prisoner.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Big Increase
In Assessment

CLARKSBURG, W, Va, Aug, 9. =
According TO the assessment OF Har-
rison county for the year 1913. az
just completed by Howard Robinson,
the assessor, the taxable wealth OF
the county is s76.452,S70. or this,
$3S,S50.7S5 is in realty. $17,44S,-
$50 in personality. and s20.153.755
in public service corporation proper
ty The total is an increase over last
year OF s3,5O0.00O The total valua-
tion OF Clarksburg property is &c.,
75O,3SS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

Races Close

MORGANTOWN. W. Va. Aug. 3.
After ofur days of the best racing
ever witnessed in this section of the
State, the annual meet Of the Nor
gantown Racing Association came to
a successful close to-day when two
OF the best harness events of the
weeks program were held. Only
two harness races were run. the
third event failing to fill. owing to d
number of owners taking their hors-
es away to other meets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Death List
Reaches 20
FIRE BOSS WHO ATTEMPTED
RESCUE OF MINERS DIES
OF INJURIES.
tnY ASSOCIATED rRESs)

POTTSVlLLE. Pa. Aug. 9.-Har-
ry SchoHstall. fire boss. died at his
home today. bringing the total dead
OF the East Brooksidc mine explo-
sion last Saturday to twenty. Schoff-
stall WAS in the mine when the first
explosion Of dynamite occurred and
he was running toward the scene OF
the accident to render assistance
when thee Xplosion OF gas followed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
..HUE||RIAa WILL.
RESIST WITH.
ARMS, He SAYS.
MAYMEANWAR.
PRESIDENT WILSON IGNORES
THE ULTIMATUM OF MEXI-1
CAN RULER.
TAKES STAND THAT OBJECTIONS
TO EX.G0V. LIND ARE
II UNWARRANTED.
THE NOTE CAME AS A SHOCK:
PLANS MAY NOW BE
CHANGED.
PRESIDENT WILSON IGNORES
THE ULTIMATUM OF MEXI-1,
CAN RULER.
TAKES STAND THAT OBJECTIONS
( TO EX.G0V. LIND ARE
UNWARRANTED.
THE NOTE CAME AS A SHOCK
PLANS MAY NOW BE
CHANGED.

WASHINGTON, Z. c., Aug. O.
The Washington Times publishes the
following dispatch from its Mexico
City correspondent to-day:
Il was received at the palace this
morning by President Victoriana
Huerta. He authorized me to make
this statement for him:
81 will resist with arms any at
tempt by the United States to inter-
fcre in the affairs of Mexico. The
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
.DistiUer Is
Killed by Wife
WIFE FIRED IN Sci FDEFEN3E,
IT'S SAID, AFTER BEING Sc
RI0USLY WOUNDED.
(BY ASSOCIATED PREss)

SPENCER, n. c.. Aug. 9.--H. Clay
Grubb. a wealthy distiller. was shot
and killed at his home near here ear
ly today by his wife. who is reported
TO be seriously wounded. First re-
ports say the shooting occurred In an
encounter in which Mrs. Grubb
pleads self-defense.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Boggess and
children are visiting relatives at
shinnston this week.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

Misses Mary Conaway and Edith
Palmer will leave Thursday for a
visit to Atlantic City.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

wANTED-To rent three or. four
room house with good lot. 3. b.
p, care West virginian. Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
|R[[El&TEEI{y2|Ey1 n!

Generally fair tonight and Sun
iav.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-16

T matter what the hour Of her retiring. Sylvia
II l,a-l1we made it an invarahle rule to step from
the front door of her residence into the street
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

The Ladies of the G.. A. r.
elected the following officers at
encampment at Denver this week ::
Department president, Mrs. b, NJ.
Cook, Kit Carson circle No. 9,
Colorado Springs; senior vice,
Alice X. Green, Rocky Ford;
Junior vice, Capitola Fogle,
Soldier Welcome circle, Monte
Vista. S75 was voted by tn Q
Daughters of Veterans to furnish
a cottage at the soldiers home at
Monte Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07
CONCERT

Band concert program Thursday,
June 18th, 500 p. m.:
l. March-"Ths Mascot"
2. Waltz-"Waltz Song"
g. Overture-"Selectcd"
4. Cornet Solo-"Old d X en- tucky
Home Tom Drysdale
8. Schottische Concert-"Selected"
9. March-"Chicago Tribune"
Z. Gavotte-"Dance Of the Nymphs"
s. March-"Wild Cherries"
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

There was practice game of
base ball at the park last Friday,
which was greatly enjoyed by play
ers and spectators. incidentally
the game developed the fact that
there is plenty of good local talent
for team this year; also that
among the Juveniles there is mate
rial which will develop into top
notch players some day.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07
Christian Science Society

Services every Sunday at 246 Batter.
son street at IL 100 q. IN. Subject for les
son-sermon Sunday, June 8, God the
Only Cause and Creator"
You are cordially invited.
Sunday school at 1000 a. m. Wed.
nesday meeting at $40 p. m. every week.
Reading Room open Monday, Wednes.
day and Friday, 2:30 to 500 p. M; same
address
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Attorney Stephenson succeeded
in having the verdict set aside in
the case of Hecker VS.. Seth which
was tried in the District court at
Del Norte last week. Attorneys
for the plaintiff are trying to have
the re-hearing set for this term.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Each age OF our lives has its joys. Old
people should be happy, and they will
be II Chamberlain's Tablets are taken to
strengthen the digestion and keep tho
bowels regular. These tablets are mild
and gentle in their action and especially
suitable Tor people Of middle nge and
older For sale by all dealers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07
b aptist Church =
Pirst Christian Church

DR.. JOSEPH FINDLEy, Pastor
9:45 Bible School.
IL o'clock, church services, sermon
THE Greater Gifts" Special music.
AT 500 o'clock the G. f. Society will
unite with the pastor in a joint meeting
Short addresses; male and ladies' quar-.
tets; address by the pastor, The Rela
tions OF the Pastor to the Young People
Tho public is cordially invited to at
tend all OF these services.
Bring your friends.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

w. s. Woods drove to Alamosa
Thursday evening in his auto and
met Mrs. Mabel Clark Slusher and
little daughter of Durango, who
accompanied him to this place for
visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. j. Clark, and other rela-
tives.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

The one best buy in Alamosa-Near
d, AR @. shops, 4 acre chicken and
garden place, 3 room house, adobe
chicken house, coal sheds, COW sheds
and 2 arteaian wells. II sold soon 1880,
$50 down, sl2 month and interest tclear)
will take a good team and COW part pay
ment Owner-730 9TH Ave, Durango.
Colo.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Donald Shakespeare, a student
of the military school at Lexing.
ton, Mo-, returned Friday to spend
the summer with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. @. N. Shakespeare.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Charley Noll of Monte Vista,
who is boring we'll in the Nosca
oil district for an Alamosa syndi-
cate, has made TAO feet in eight
days. The bore will be continued
to one or two thousand feet.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Since We have installed electric power,
the Journal has for sale good gasoline
engine, about three-horse power; will
guarantee in first class running order
Would be fine on farm for pumping
grinding and host OF every day duties
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

l will be at Farmers feed yard in
Monte Vista on Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday OF each week and balance OF
week on ranch two miles south OF Robb
school house; sl5 to insure, subject to
the laws OF the state OF Colorado.
II. q. MUNSELL.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Now is the time to brighten up your
linoleum or office flooring with McMur-
try's rubber floor varnish. Makes it
look new and preserves it. For sale by
Monte Vista Lumber Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Two cinnamon bear cubs were
shipped to the Denver zoo from
Alamosa this week. The bears
were captured by the Wilder pack
of aerdales in the west range.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

FOR SALE A 5ft. Deering moving
machine, nearly new. Inquire at ll06
Second Ave. +. III. HAMlLTON.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

FOUND-A six-shooter and belt
Owner can have same by calling at this
office, proving property and paying for
this ad.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

A. V. Tabor returned Monday
to Creede after few days visit to
his ranch west of this place.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Jonathan Smith and family
left Wednesday for a six weeks
outing at Wright's ranch, west of
Creede.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Clyde Hawkins has accepted
position as salesman in the shoe
department of the Stow Mercan-
tile Company.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Mrs. f.. M. Amber, who has
spent the past winter with rela-
tives in Kansas, returned Friday
to her home in this place.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Our old friend X b. Halferty is
still located at Sphinx, Idaho, to
which the Monte Vista Journal
makes a weekly visit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Special sale on Pansies and Snap
dragons June l3 and IA.
Spencer Greenhouse.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Having secured the agency Of the
American Fire Insurance Co., will be
pleased to write your insurance on any
class OF goods. 5. N. BUM.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Rev. Frazier and wife of Ottawa,
Kansas, arrived Thursday. Rev.
Frazier will take charge of the
pastorate of the First Baptist
Church here.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Thoroughbred Chickens For Sale
year old Rhode Island Red Hens;
2 year old Rhode Island Red Roosters
MRS. w. r.. CARTER.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

5000 lbs. extra well kept Pearl and
Russell seed potatoes. Will exchange
for fall potatoes, seed for one large.
c. G. GRAYBILL.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Always remember that s. N. Bum
has a good list OF exchange and rental
properties here and in Missouri.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Anyone desiring pasture close to towr
see Clyde Hawkins.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07
J. c. Bushinger
ESTABLISHED 1891
Monte Vista, Colo.
Dancing Glasses

Mrs. Williams and Miss Winters will
instruct classes in dancing commencing
June IA. For particulars phone Monte AZ.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

For Sale or Rent Modern bungalow
nearly new; Marsh park.
JOHN NEVITT.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

FOR SALE-Sawmill and planer, on
Rock Creek +. l.. Watrous.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07
Cbureb Services

Presbyterlan Church
Sabbath School at 9:45 a. m.
Morning service at III 90 a. m.
Evening services at 500 p. IN.
DR.. Moore has returned and will oc.
cupy the pulpit both morning and even
ing.
Communion Service Sabbath June 8
at hour OF morning services.
Methodist Episcopal church
DR.. Frederic TKvIs KRuEoER, Pastor
Sabbath School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching services IL 100 a. IN. and 500
p. m. Morning theme, THE New Tes-
lament Standard OF Social Purity"
Evening theme to be announced.
The Epworth League meets at 100
o'clock.
Mid-week service on Wednesday eve
ming at 500 O'Clock.
We welcome everyone to our services
and especially invite all who have no
other church home in the city to wor-
ship with US,
Baptist Church
Regular morning service. Preaching
at IL 90 am.
Children's Day exercises at 500 p. m.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07
Horse for Sale.

Four years old; gentle for woman to
drive. PETER WASILCHEN,
at Parma Land Co. Phone 392N3.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07
Carpet Weaving

For carpet weaving and bath rugs cal
on Mrs. Phye at 226 Tyndal street.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Mosquitoes don't bother you if
you use Skeeter Skoot.--Fuller
Drug Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

j. w. Consnt offers for sale his house,
on Monroe st.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Wanted-A situation on a farm for a
boy of l6. Inquire of W. j. EnEarl,
Shakespeare garage, or phone Monte
l42J.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Make anything in wood, at Zerbes
north Adams st.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07
Baled Hay and Pasture For Sale

On the Sheridan ranch on Spring
Creek; horses sl.00 and COWS 75c per
month. Hay Sl20O per ton.
p. j. SHERIDAN.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Dressed hens for sale at 345 Broadway
MRS. D.J. GIBBS, phone Monte 243.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

DR.. Herman will be at Hotel La
Veta every Saturday. Specialist in Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat, and Fitting
Glasses.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07
Hay.

| will pay 600 a ton to the right man
for putting up my first crop OF hay on
Spring creek. P.J. SHERIDAN
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Fine cabbage plants, early and late.
Spencer Greenhouse.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

II you want to rent house or farm
or get loan, see
Stroup Bros. & Wright.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07

Or Ssle-A three-quarter iron bed; !;
alsprings and mattress. Phone 261W.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-07
Money To Loan

Money TO Loan
% Farm security, we are in a position
bake farm loans at lowest rate of
Frsst. Write Spangler Mortgage Co.,
Boston Bldg, Denver, Colo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-03-20

JOIN OUR EXCURSION TO
THE PECOS VALLEY, TEXAS

The United States and Mexican
Trust Company, Fiscal Agents for
the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
controls a large irrigated tract IN
the Lower Pecos Valley near Fl
stockton, along the new Orient rail-
road.
At the present time these lands
can be bought comparatively cheap
and are sure to increase 100 per
cent or more in short time.
The tide of immigration is to the
Great Southwest, and land that Will
produce $145.00 per acre will not
remain on the market long at the
present selling price.
We have been selling land In the
iPecos Valley for over q year. and
we do not know of a person VINO
was not satisfied with what he saw
and bought. Several persons In
Dickinson county are satisfied land
owners in the Pecos Valley.
Here is what Dickinson county
farmers say, (names furnished on
reQuest) 1--WE interviewed one far
mer on the lands, Mr.. Blain, who
sold his alfalfa crop for $144.12 per
acre last season. We believe the
Pecos Valley near the Orient rail-
road is one Of the very best sections
in the United States for the raising
OF alfalfa seed and hay"
We are conducting Special Low
Rate Excursion to the Peacos Valley
leaving Abilene Saturday, March
22nd. For further information call
or write
r. G. TONKIN, JR., & CO.,
18d1tw1t Abilene Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-03-20
KAW PAVING COMPANY
PAYS IT'S TAXES HERE.

The Kaw Paving company certi-
fled a list Of its holding to the eoun-
ty assessor this morning and viii
pay taxes on $4,000 worth Of paw
ing machinery and supplies here
The taxes paid by the company viii
be more than 5000. And next year
Abilene ought to have . pretty good
gas plant added to the list Of taxa
Bic property Of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-03-20
DISTRICT SCHOOLS ARE
BEGINNING TO CLOSE.
Most Of Them Closed Within Three
Weeks.

The first school in the county to
close for the year was the school at
District ~ taught by Miss Jenette
Middleton. Practically all of tho
rural schools will be closed within
three weeks. At the teachers meet
ing here Saturday the teachers re-
ceived their instructions for the clos
ing work.