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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16
FOR A gravel ROAD
s. II. MCCULLOUGH PROPOSES
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT.
County, City and Township Join to
Grade and Gravel from Bridge
South OF Town 20 Buck
eye Paving.

II the city of Abilene will re-
spond to the call for good roads the
highway leading from the bridge a
mile and a half south of town to
Buckeye avenue will be made as fine
a stretch of road as there is in
Kansas. The road will be graded
and graveled and put in the best
shape possible. This proposal is
made by s. H. Mccullough Of the
board OF county commissioners: That
II Abilene will bear the expense Of
grading and graveling the road out
to the township line, about a half
mile south of the Rock Island tracks,
the county will pay one-third and
the township one-third and make the
road from town to the bridge
graded and graveled highway. Mr..
Mccullough is enthusiastic about
the plan.
If there is any road that should
be put in the best shape possible,
1t is this one, Mr.. Mccullough be-
lieves. Draining as 1t does all the
territory of south Dickinson, the
road is travelled constantly. The
city commissioners have ordered in
paving as far south on Buckeye as
the Rock Island tracks, and the
crawling of this road out to the
bridge would make travel from the
country easier and better and would
be fine drive for town people as
well.
The road would first have to be
graded carefully. The gravel that
would be needed can be obtained at
the river, without a great expense
and would be of good quality. No
estimate has been made as to the
total expense Of grading and gravel
ing the road, but with the expense
divided up the value resulting from
a first class highway would over
reach by far the first cost Of the
road.
This road at present, like other
roads in the county, is not in the
best Of shape. The roads in many
instances have been allowed to wear
tn emselves down and as conse-
quence are not in as good condition !
as they have been. Working the
roads we'll before winter sets in
would be wise, as less care would
then be needed to get the roads in
shape when winter freezes have
passed and spring comes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16
KETCHAM BARN AT
HERINGTON BURNS

The barn Of the Ketcham ware
house at Harrington burned Monday.
This is the second time that fire
has broken out in the barn. Her
ington people are again discussing
the question of incendiarism.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16

The Racket's Saturday special
consists Of large enameled dairy
pans, large enameled pudding pans.
and large enameled dish pans. All
90 in this sale for 1Oc each.
AkhJ 15dstw
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

RECENT REFLECTIONS.
20. P. Fenton is confined to his
bed with a severe cold.
The Racket is Headquarters for
Halloween goods again this year.
15d3tw
Marriage license: Samuel Rock
Of Mercersburg, Pa, and Eta A.
Smith, Hope.
B. L. Thompson of Harrington
was rejected secretary of the Retail
Butchers association at Salina.
The Racket is putting on a big
10 cent special in enameled ware for
Saturday. 15dStw
Miss Anna Shelters friends will
be glad to know she is recovering
and soon will be restored fully to
health.
For sale, second hand four horse
power Waterloo Boy gasoline engine,
rebuilt, in perfect repair. $4,000.
Hodge Brothers. "
The attendance last Sunday, at
the three Sunday schools now car
rying on a contest was: Methodist
379, Lutheran 1913, Christian $50.
Don't forget the Racket's Satur-
day special in enameled ware.
15d3tw
A large mahogany granite monu-
ment was erected on the Howerton
lot in the Solomon cemetery by De-
Almond & Root, the Abilene monu-
ment men. DIV
"A letter from Clyde Hinkle
says that he is night operator at
Lomax, ILL.,, for the Santa Fe and
Hkes MS new place.
For sale, cane hay in shock. G.
C. w. Stilley, 14O4 N. Buckeye.
15d3tw1t+
Perl Barton of the Harrington
Times was operated on for appen-
dictis at Kansas City and is doing
we'll. Speedy recovery is expected.
For sale at bargain, practically
new base burner, 17-inch fire bowl.
Phone or write to c. B. Pulling, Ma
varre. wit
The Rev. Manion, pastor of the
United Brethren church at Solomon
has been transferred to- Gypsum
City. The Rev. N. A. Bland from
near Topeka succeeds to the Solo
mon pastorate.
Mrs. Charles Kubach, who was
injured some time ago when the
Kubach automobile going at full
speed struck a culvert near Chap
man. is improved considerably anal
is able to sit up.
William Martin had the mis-
fortune to lose three cows Monday
morning from bloat, caused by eat
ing young alfalfa. The cattle got
out on the alfalfa. Seventeen were,
made sick, which only three died.
Carlton Tribune.
See the Racket's Halloween win
dow. They have a large line OF
Halloween goods in GLIDING Hal
lowe'en napkins and crepe paper.
15d3tw
Don't forget the rummage sale in |
the basement Of the Abilene public
library Friday, October IT. Espec-
Eel har0ogue kbt. ,,oa.. 80 ,,ooA Il
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16

B. L. Thompson of Harrington
was rejected secretary of the Retail
Butchers association at Salina.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16

Marriage license: Samuel Rocl
Of Mercersburg, Pa, and Eta A
Smith, Hope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16

The Racket is Headquarters for
Halloween goods again this year.
15d3tw
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16

20. P. Fenton is confined to his
bed with a severe cold.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16

Have you insurance on your prop
erty? If not see Harggard the
Insurance Man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16

Don't forget the rummage sale in
the basement Of the Abilene public
library Friday. October II. Espec-
ial bargains this year: two good
gasoline stoves, one with three
burners and oven; good mating;
carpet, sofa. mattress. and many
other household utensils. In addi-
ton to good coats, suits and other
clothing. W1ed1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-10-16

The Racket is putting on big
10 cent special in enameled ware for
Saturday. 15d3tw
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20

labor and financial loss, he is entitled
TO public recognition by his commun-
tiles
This individual is Laurence Z. Do
zier, OF Leesburg, who is able now
to report the most ffattering success
that attended the labors of his people
n which he was naturally forced to
the foreground by pre-eminent fit
ness for this especial work. | con-
gratulate the Oklawaha and lake re-
gion citizenship on the fact that this
project is practically consummate1.
propose, also, Notwithstanding | do
not believe in the alignments in
which he has generally stood in the
factionaI side of politics OF this state,
10 mark down on the credit side of
the ledger a heavy mark in behalf
OF the earnest and consistent labors
of the Honorable E. VI. Sparkman,
chairman OF the rivers and haTbOrs
committee of Congress.
do not see politics from the re-
dictionary standpoint that has follow
el in the wake OF Mr.. Sparkman' S
public career, but when it comes
down to getting under, humping his
shoulders and straining and lifting,
and practically being the congress-
man in charge of the job, as is true
in this Oklawaha river project,
Uncle Steve was practically the whole
Rochefort on this proposition.
If any other members of the Flor
ida delegation have been fishing in
this Oklawaha river project to pull
out results, l do not think that any
one was knee-high to the Honorable
S. VI.
He out-topped them on the endur-
ance test with the length of his pole
and the quality of his bait.
All this is one record of perform
ance that l am proud to chronicle.
l want to be surely invited to the
first special occasion with a good
seat and berth on the first boat that
will travel the Strengthened Okla
waha through the lakes Of South
Floridas most famous lake region.
| want to be present in the congre-
cation Of the people Of that section
when they give thanks to men like
Dozier and others who made this
grand project practically available.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20
CONCERNING CORN CROPS
And Several Other BIitchton Affairs
of Interest

Biitchton, Sept. 19.-Mrs. S. H.
Bitch, so we are told, made 1,333
bushels of corn en- her place. the ell
ectrical lighting bug corn included.
Within the radius of a mile of
BHtchton 2,S83 bushels of corn were
housed.
Looms Bitch leaves Monday, the
22nd for Lake City, where he re-
sumes his stadies in Columbia Col
lege. Miss Legie ana Mr. Lands
Bitch will arrive in Ocala Sunday
from the mountains, enroute to their
3itchton home.
| wish you could see the large
sleek. fat cattle over here. Our de-
rartei friend. Mr. Bittinger. used to
say that the grazing in Marion coun-
IS was not surpassed by the blue
grass region of Kentucky.
Stop the rural bank discussion sc
'ar as it applies to us. We have
money TO burn and believe when g
farmer goes a borrowing he goes {
sorrowing, and so does the fellow
when he goes to get it back again
You'll never trap We people on the
mortgage proposition. Here's wha
ge'd like: Recognize us to the eX
tent other portions of our count!
has enjoyed. The angry waves o
I''lscontent over here are assuming
mountains heights.
II the county fathers are liable
for damages to the travelling public
| ii would be wise for them to at one
repair two dangerous bridges nea
/ the Decentralization road. Ruby.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20
BRYAN EXPLAINS
HIS PRIMARY BILL
II Will Save Much Expense and Work
and is Easy for the Voter
to Understand

Washington, Sept-s 20.-That the
new Florida primary law is simple.
worka bic. and that it viii be easily
understood after it is in operation.
is the belief OF Senator y. P. Bryan.
the author OF the law. The senator
has been following with much inter
est the discussion OF the new primary
law which has been going on in the
Florida newspapers, and he believes
that good deal OF misinformation
is being disseminated by persons
who have not sufficiently studied the
bill.
In a free discussion. a correct un-
ders5andirg Of how it works is sure
to be reached said Senator Bryan
Erroneous conclusions will be cor
rected in due course by eIitors who
have studied the law.
The law aboHshes the second pri-
mary, and does away. with all the
bitterness, social disturbance, bust
ness decentralization ana expense be-
tween the first AMI second primaries.
The second choice provision is the
equiv aient of two primaries at the
same time.
Under the old plan, after the first
primary wGs he,d, ne ding canii-
dates had been defeated. These de
feated' voters were recognized as the
balance OF power. The new law does
not depart from this process, for the
reason that their second votes are
the only ones which are added to the
total OF the leading candidates. They
determine the result.
For instance. four candidates are
in the race, A, B. c and D, AMI run
in the order named Your prefer
ence is D. and your second choice is
A. You therefore vote what we
shall call a D-A ballot If c and L
are eliminated your A vote is count
ed for A. On the other hand, if you
vote an ALB ballot and A and B lead
then your B vote is not counted, fol
! the reason that it would be illogical
to permit your second choice vote tc
conceal that OF your first choice.
Some are of the impression that
/ by ngleshotting,' or failure tc
vote for a second choice, an advant.
age will accrue in behalf OF the frs
choice. This is absolutely impOssi
bic. If you vote for alone AMI {
IS defeated, it is the same as if you
had voted in the first primary ant
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20
ELEVEN THOUSAND
HAVE FALLEN OUT
Many Grand Army Men Answered
the j inal Summons During the
Last Twelve Months

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. 10
John E. Sautter of Pittsburg, Pa.
was elected commander-in-chief of
the Sons of Union Veterans in annu-
al session here.
General Alfred j. Beers, COM
mander-in-chief. delivered his annu-
al address. In his address General
Beers announced that more than H.
000 veterans of the civil war died
during the year ended December 81.
The present enrolment of the organ
iZaion according to its commander is
100000 members.
The year started with a member
ship OF 191. .346 and 1879 were ad-
del to the rolls by muster. transfer
and reinstatement. The losses were
as follows: BY death, 11,33S; by
honorable discharge, 435; by trans
fer, 1.764; by suspension, 1916;
by dishonorable discharge. 63; by
delinquent reports. 4,2S3: and by
surrender OF charter, ,039, making
total loss, partially Offset by gains
OF 25S9S. The rate of mortality.
tasei on the membership, was 6.2S
Ter cent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20

had failed TO participate in the sec
ond- If the voter single-shots 4 and
declines to vote for B. his second
choice. AMI these two lead, nothing
is gained, fer. as l explained before.
Il he had voted ABB his vote for B
would not be counted. If the voters
will impress il upon themselves no
second choice votes are counted ex-
cept those from the defeated, candi-
dates, they will have the solution Of
that question.
1T has been said that a plurality
nomination is possible. Where three
can1idates are running that is impos-
sible. Where four or more candidates
are running. it is possible, but not
probable. Very early in every cam
paign two candidates generally i'm
press themselves upon public opinion
as the leaders,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20
UE3Z MAY AGAIN
BE NEXICO'S DICTATOR
1t Will be the Young Man, However,
Instead of the Old

Mexico City, Sept. 20.-Instruc-
tions have been sent by President
Huerta to General Felix Diaz, who is
now in Europe, to return to Mexico
imme lately. 1t is expected he will
sail within a few days.
The fact is regarded here as indi-
eating that General Huerta intends
10 abi7e by the pact signed at the
American embassy last February to
place 10 obstacle in the path of Gen
Diaz in his candidacy for the presi-
'Gency.
n It is considered possible that Gen.
Huerta will throw his influence to
Diaz. which would almost insure his
election.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20
IMPROVEMENT Of
= THE OKLAWAHA
II A VS. ENTHUSIASTIC Ap-
PROVAL FROM DIXIE
Which interestingly Tells of the
Beauty and Utility of Central
FIorida's Greatest Waterway
Dixie

While | rejoice in the greatness of
III the plans of betterment and i'm
brovement all throughout the state
hnd in the neighboTing cities CT our
commonwealth, there is one project
hat is about to be consummated
hat | believe is greater than any
Thing else that has received govern
mental favor and patronage.
This subject is especially very dear
to me, because | have known so
many hundreds may say even
ho1sands, of the good men, women
nd children in this contemplated
Tritory.
VI refer to the project that is about
TO receive the governmental bless
ing and approval through the army
board OF engineers making the Ok
1lawaha river, from the ST. Johns to
Lake Dora, an open United States
governmental waterway with all of
/ the attendant blessings arising
Hereunder
The project is about consummat-
ed, a favorable report is about due,
Nand Congress, for good and sufficient
reasons, will appropriate, demon
strate and consummate the full ends
of this great proposition.
The board of army engineers will
recommend from the ST. Johns, for
one hundred and seven miles down
the Oklawaha, and through the chain
of Lakes Griffin, Harris, Eustis and
Dora, sixty foot in width straight
ened channel at a depth of not less
than six feet
This will open up the wonderful
AXE region of middle Florida, which
Ancompare in beauty, color and en-
-onment of surroundings, with any
the most brilliantly noted lakes of
old world
The lands that will be reclaimed
put into cultivation along the
ores of the wonderful Oklawaha
Ill stimulate more investment, i'm
Emigration, permanent settlers and
productive results than any project
ybf its kind that was ever considered
for Florida prospects. 1t is one of
the great assets of the state of Flor
ida. 1t will open up the middle OF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20

the state for one hundred and seven
miles 70 commercial and tourist
transportation, and it viii bequeath
u the future reduced schedule OF
freight rates that will greatly assist
The people III the many counties con-
tiguods thereto in reducing very ma
terlally the high costs OF home liy-
ing.
This Oklawaha project was first
commenced III 1895, when the gov
srnment appropriated $4,000 to as
sist the United States government in
reaching its frontier Outposts with
supplies during the Indian war 1t
was then even considered a govern
mental navigable waterway.
However, it sIumbered along until
it received fresh impetus at the
hands of the gallant Confederate
veteran, then congressman, General
Robert Bullock, of Ocala. He again
forced Congress to take notice that
this waterway should receive its full
measure OF assistance from the Unit
ed States government.
The project again Jagged until the
citizenship surrounding the cluster
OF lakes in the center of Lake county
again grew strong in their demands
iCr the project TO be carried to the
farthest point OF navigation for the
good of the many thousands of set
tiers along and contiguous to the
banks of the sinuous Oklawaha.
This crooked river was practically
Impossible because of its snakelike
devious windings, and it was, not
withstanding that, used as an attract
i've Florida river trip as far as Sill
yer Springs, in Marion county.
From thence southwark, the route
had been abandoned from about
1880 en- account of the hidden risks
that boats would have to undergo in
the tortuous channel.
In fact, the obstacles were so bad
and pronounced, that at some given
points, crafts would travel westward
and then follow back eastward and
practically attain the same starting
goint separated by only a few hun
are1 feet of marsh and mud river
bottom.
/ am proud to record the fact,
hough, that all of these conditions
have been settled for a conclusive
and speedy betterment of this water
way.
All the people in those respective
communities have labored long and
incessantly but 1 propose to give one
sprig of laurel to one particular citi-
zen in the lake region country who
labored against discouragements that
would have downed any ordinary
project.
He hammered day and night, in
year and out, lost heavily financially
in trying to navigate an impossible
channel, and after years of arduous
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20
SPEED DEMON SLAIN

Norfolk, Neb., Sept 2O.-Louis
Manghetti, the Italian automobile
driverwho won the speed champion
ship of South America in 1909. 1910
and 1911, was instantly killed here
yesterday in the SECOND race OF the
Norfolk festival.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20

The Store Accommodating" 500
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CHAPTER NO. 13, r. A. NJ.

Regular conv ccations of the Ocals
Chapter No. IS, r. A. NJ. on the
fourth Friday in every month al
I:2O p. m. c. B. Connor, H. P.
Jake Brown, Secretary. Ad
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20

Almond cocoa soap, which is with
'ut an equal. Get it at the Court
Pharmacy. 81
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20

Rexall tooth paste, a perfect den
lrifice, antiseptic AMI deodorant; 25c.
,ubes, at Gerig's drug stores. S-29
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-09-20

Ladies wash dresse-, $3.50 to 50
values, for CSC. at Klein's Ten Day
Sale. 9-17-6t
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-10-10

The Rev. Richard B. Esten was in
Rutland Monday.
Miss Ada Smith of Proctor spent Sun
day at her home in this village.
Monday, market day, butter sold for
81 and SO cents per pound and eggs SO
cents per dozen.
Miss Faith Walker, clerk at the E. P.
Cushman store, is i'll at her home on
Weybridge street.
Burnice Nichols of Boston, Mass,
a registered druggist of the states of
Massachusetts and Vermont, has taken
position at the Frost pharmacy.
Louis Gotta has gone to Troy, N. H.,
where he has secured position.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McHugh are in
Rutland having been called there by
the death of a relative.
Attorney A. A. Sturtevant has re-
turned from business trip to Burling-
ton.
Miss Mildred Austin has returned
from a weeks visit in Rutland.
Mrs. Mary A. Boylan entertained
friends at whist at her rooms in the
Battell block Tuesday evening. Dainty
refreshments were served. Prizes were
won by Miss Nellie Halpin and Mrs. j.
o. Seeley, jr.
Col. Joseph Battell has force of
men at work digging preparatory to
laying the foundation for a heating
plant in the rear of the Battell block.
The building will be 17x35 feet and will
contain a IS horsepower boiler for
heating the block and new addition.
Arrowanna Rebecca lodge, No. Is, l.
o. o. F., held very enjoyable meeting
in their rooms in the Dyer block Tues
day evening. There was good attend
ance. Refreshments were served.
The following letters remain un-
claimed at the local post office; Mrs.
Arthur Snow, Mrs. M. l. Massou, Mrs.
F. N. Farnsworth, Mrs. John Crane,
Mrs. E. N. Breed, Miss Ella Clark,
Lloyd B. VanAltine, Chas. Spoon, DR..
Stanton, F. R. Oliver, c. Kendle, G. F.
Flanders, R. c. Collins, L. H. Bissette,
Franklin B. Bissell A. E. Besaneon,
Mrs. Syril Virgo.
A. S. Hartman, district deputy of
the Third Masonic district, made an
official visit to Dorchester lodge of Yer
gennes Wednesday evening. On Mon
day evening he made his official visit to
Libanus lodge of Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-10-10

For SALE-Regstered Jersey bull of our own
raising. one year old. A good ANIMAL sold to
avoid inbreeding. Jewett & Co. 36tf
Get your orders in early for vacuum cleaner.
F. c. Warren. Main street. 15tf
The latest ideas in printing, type faces and
expert workmanship at Register office.
Cut flowers at all times and designs made on
short notice at Hunts greenhouse.
1t pays to treat your stomach to the best in
food products. That's the kind we aim to have
for you R. S. Benedict.
Bread and pastry-A full line of Taylor's fresh
home made on hand at all times. Free delivery at
Gorhams store of everything good to eat.
If you have money to loan come and tell me
about it. If you wish to borrow money come and
tell me about it. A. w. Dickens. 25tf
LosT-On Sept. 9. between Salisbury Depot
and H. ]. Hydes. black hand bag, letter B on
side; contained sum money and other articles.
Reward. H. A. Baker. Salisbury. Vt. 41t2p
For SALE OR EXCHANGED pair heavy draught
horses, weight 2400. Price, 5000; also pacing
mare. weight about 1000 lbs. w. l.. Stowe,
Salisbury, VT. Phone Ii. 26tf
WANTED-At once. first-class, competent cook
and assistant. Must be able to cook for 40 or so
persons. Wages $40 and $3.50 per week. Call at
Register Office. 4lt1
Quantity household goods will be sold on the
R. R. bridge Monday. October 10. at 10 a. m.
Z. +. Benedict, Agent. M X. Moore, Auc-
tioneer 41t1p
WANTED-GirI for general homework on a
farm 1-2 miles from Mddlebury Small family;
no washing; no farm help in house. Good wages
and steady work for capable girl. Wayside
Farms. Mddebury. VT, r. D. 6. 41t1
WANTED-Single woman 25 to IS as Relief Off
Ger in various departments, who understands all
branches in a school for boys. Salary $500 per
month and home Supt. County Training School,
Lawrence, Mass. 41t2
WANTED-Teachers for all grades in element
airy schools and all branches of high school work
men and women; good salaries. No charge for
registration till located by us. Send for blank.
The American Teachers Agency, Myrick Build
ing. Springfield, Mass. A. H. Campbell, Phi. d.
40t3p
WANTED-Man and wife 25 to 35; salary $3.50 90
and home to begin. Farmer who understands all
branches of farm work including butchering;
woman cook understanding thoroughly plain
cooking and kitchen work Three references
first letter Supt. County Training School, Law
renee, Mass. 41t2