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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
Card OF Thanks

To our relatives and many friends
who. by the loyalty and devotion
during the illness and passing on
of our beloved son Lilo, We wish to
express our deep appreciation. The
expressions Of love through floral
offerings any many acts Of sincere
fidelity, fill our hearts with a graft
tude ever full to our memory.-Mr.
and Mrs. n. @. johnson and children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
Obituary-L. A. Johnson

Lionel A. johnson, son of Mr.. anC
MRS. M. c. Johnson of Industry
Kan, was born near Oak Hill. Clay
county, Kansas, May IL, 1891; he
died March 30, 1914, aged 22 years
10 months, Is days. He was the
youngest of family of IL children
of which four are dead and seven
still survive. Those living are a sis
ter, Mary, and three brothers, Leo
and Charles at Granger, Wyo.;
Clarence at Harlem. Mont, and EN-
ma, Lettie and Jennie reside in the
same neighborhOod with the par
ents. His happy boyhood days were
spent in Industry. When a child he
was always happy. Lionel was
favorite among his companions. A
splendid young man of Is years he
went to Glascon, Mont, where he
remained seven months. From there
he went to Green River, Wyo., and
shortly after to Rock Springs, Wyo.
There he became splendid electri-
clan and spent his remaining days
until Jan. Is, 1914, when he re-
turned to his old home. He passed
away surrounded by friends and
loved ones. Hemorrhages of lungs
was the cause of his death. In his
severest Affections he was never
heard to complain, always hopeful
that the best of life was yet in store
for him. When in the west he won
high reputation among his many
friends for honesty, determination
md high ideals. Friends both far
way and those here at home will [
ong remember him. To the parents.
'rothers, sisters, relatives, and also
o the bethrothed of the deceased +
We extend deepest sympathy. The c
uneral was conducted Tuesday, v
larch 81, at the Industry Evangeli- O
al church where large crowd came a
0 pay the last tribute of love and
aspect. Being former member of Il
he Industry band six of the band L.
oys were pallbearers. Short services h
ere held at the home, after which IL
he pail bearers carried the casket X
lied high with. floral tributes to IL
lie hearse. From which the process NJ
on moved slowly to the church OF
lille the sweet strains of Nearer
y God to Thee could be heard
aged by the band. After a beauti-
! and impressive sermon by Rev.
lzel, songs by the male quartet M
ID last look, the procession re-
rmed. While the band played
afe in the Arms of Jesus" wend-
its way to the Henry cemetery m,
lere a crowd of people gathered. 2o
e grave was lined with white and N,
mined in green. South of the 10,
hnson burial lot where repose n
o sisters and one brother, the
artet gathered around the grave o.,
ging Beautiful Isle of Some 70,
ere" and Rev. label read the Toe
lutiful burial service of the tbo
angelical church. While the re- tor
ins were being lowered in their !
resting place taps were sound vot
wei
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
8 the Motorcycle with
Protected Selective
Two Speed

"A Two-Speed that the rider can
shift from low to high. or high to
low, or neutral at any time, wheth-
er the machine is standing still or
In motion. A Two-Speed that shifts
only when the rider shifts It. A
Two-Speed that is located In the rear
hub away from dirt, dust or dam
age, and withal the most efficient
Two-Speed ever manufactured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
1t Is the Motorcycle with
Automobile Control

The brake, the clutch and the step
starter can all be operated by the
feet, leaving only the spark and
throttle for hand operation. making
the control the same as that of the
highest priced automobile.
Then there is the Free-Wheel Con-
troll, Folding Foot Boards. and
nearly forty other refinements
which help to make the Harley
Davidson the greatest motorcycle
value ever offered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
ENIPORIA MAN TO HEAD
JUNCTION SCHOOLS.

Junction City, April S.-Prof.
Charles A. Wagner of Emporia was
elected superintendent Of the juno
ton City schools for the next year
in place OF Prof. J. w. shideler, the
present superintendent. Professor
Wagner was formerly principal Of
the high school here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
UNDERWOOD DEFEATS HcczON
Alabama's Vote Gives Him $4,000
Majority for Senator

Birmingham, Ala, April 8.-Com-
plete returns from yesterdays pri-
mary election are not obtainable.
1t is possible, however, to indicate
that Oscar w. Underwood defeated
Richmond p. Hobson for the long
term Of United States senator by
not less than $4,000. and the plu-
rality may reach, 10, 900 more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09

Spring Laxative ard blood Cleanser
Flush out the accumulated waste
and poisons Of the winter months;
cleanse your stomach, liver and kid
neys Of all impurities. Take DR..
Kings New Life Pills; nothing bet-
ter for purifying the blood. Mid,
non-griping laxative. Cures eonstipa-
ton; makes you feel fine. Take no
ether. 3se 81 y0vr druggist
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09

Mrs. VIM. n. Thompson Of Battle
Greek, Mich, writes: ~ have been
troubled with indigestion, sour stom-
ach and bad breath. After taking
tWi bittles Of Chamberiafn's Tablets
I an well. These tablets are sDIen-
did-nine better" For sale By all
GoalGra
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
CHARGE FARMER WITH ARSON
Arrest Follows Burning Of Deserted
House Near Manhattan

Manhattan. April S.-George
Cravens, 2e years old, . farmer
living west Of Keats. Eas arrested
on q warrant charging him with
arsOa. craEeas was brOughs 70 Man
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09

Whatever your prop
erty may need, be sure
that you don't neglect
paint-need.
Good paint is the be-t in
surance against the dePrecia-
ton Of decay which property
can have. And the weather
wear Of winter and early spring
is something you ought to pro-
tect against
DeEoe Lead-and-Zinc Paint il the
thing; for all outside and inside
painting. II you want to be sure Of
your quality be sure it's DeVoe-I
the safe name in paint.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
TAKE YOUR
SHOPPING SERIOUSLY

| y ---
8 1t takes judgment to make
q the family purse do it's full
= measure Of service in these
& days of high prices.
6 The wise woman takes her
& shopping seriously and she
& spends her money carefully. 4
& She seeks the best advice 1
& she can get, and nine times
& out of ten she finds 1t in the 1
& advertising columns of live 1
4 newspapers like the Reflec-
& tor.
& She reads the advertising
4 daily and keeps posted on
Z what the stores are showing. {
= If some fortunate turn in &
= the market presents an I'M {
6 usual opportunity she is &
& ready to take advantage of it. =
= She markets as carefully &
= and with as much knowledge e
z of the situation as her hus- 8
4 band would show If he were &
buying a piece of real estate. &
= Advertising is a business &
2 education to the modern wo- &
e man. 1t is her ready refer &
Z ence book. &
= She verifies the statements e
made in print from time to e
time and she soon becomes q
an expert on What's What 81
and Who's Who. 81
81
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
ICY" WARMAN PASSES AWAY
Famous Short Story Writer and Poet
Dies in Chicago

Chicago, April Soy" Warman,
poet and short story writer, died
here Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
The Only Motorcycle with
Double Clutch Control

The Clutch can be operated either
by hand lever or by a foot lever. It
is no longer necessary to remove
either hand from the handlebars in
order to operate the clutch, q de-
cided advantage in sand, mud, or
on rough roads
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
The 1914 Harley Davidson

has every desirable feature be found in the motorcycle field
and in addition is che only motorcycle with Step Starter
Double Clutch Contro-Ful- Floeng Sea-and Free Wheel
Control.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
"Don'tS"
FOR
THE USERS

II you want to get more mileage
, from your tires
don't drive them under-inflot-
ed.
don't jam your brakes on so
quick as to slide your wheels.
don't overload your tires.
don't wait days and weeks for
new tires to come. Come to us.
We carry your size in stock, both
Goodyear and N. S.
don't hesitate to fall on us any
time for tire advice. whether you
need new tires or not.
don't forget the place. It's
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-09
1t is the Only Motorcycle
with a Full. Floteing Seat

A device which assimilates all the
Jars. jolts and vibration due to
rough roads, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

ing good health now and owe it all to your remedies. take pleasure in tell ing my@friends and neighbors about them. "-Mrs. MATTE HALEY, 50l Col quhone Street Dan8ille, Va.
 No woman suffering from any form of female troubles should lose hope un- til she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound fair trial.
 This famous remedy, the medicinal ingredients of which are derived from native roots and herbs, has for forty years proved to be most valua- ble tonic and invigorator of the fe- male organism. Women everywhere bear willing testimony to the wonderful virtue of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound.
 If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia E. Pinkhanfs Vegeta- hle Com mpoundwill help you, write to Lydia B. E.PinkhamMedi Go. (confidential) Lynn, Mass, for ad- vice. Your letter will be opened read and answered by a woman. and held in strict confidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
MEMEERSHiP NOW 1o1.
Wcman's Auxiliary, Y. M. c. A.. Opens
 Season with Enthusiastic Meeting.

The Woman's auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian association met in the parlors of that building Friday af = ter1loon and the members participated in an enthusiastic discussion of fu- ture activities. It was the first meet = one. made so particularly by the re- ception of these new members, Mrs. Harold Maine, Mrs. Ward Holman, Mrs Frank Jackson. Mrs. George E. Wilcox, Mrs, Alfred Lathrop, MrS. Charles ", Tryon, Mrs. Lettie Rem . ingfo1l Mrs. Fred Rosebroeks, Mrs, M- A. Sullivan and Miss Lucetta Stone The membership of the auxiliary was thereby placed over the century mark the total now being 101.
 Mrs George r. Taylor. the presi- dent, was in the chair and the secre- tary, Mrs. George H. Spencer, capably filled her office It was voted to hold the regular meetings of the auxiliary on the third Friday afternoon of each month, except during July and Au- gust instead of bi-monthly as in the past. and the necessary amendment to the constitution permitting the new schedule was duly made.
 Delegates to the state convention to be held in Meriden Oct. If and 1s were appointed as follows: Mrs George F. Taylor, president; Mrs. A H. Johnson, Mrs. F. B. Read, Mrs George Ii. spencer. Mrs. Charles L Crane, Mrs. H. c. Eathrop, of Wind ham, Mrs. Alfred Sweet of Soutt Windharn, Mrs. F. Frank Bugbee ot Willimantic
 General Secretary Sherwood B Doc little appeared before the auxiliary and presented for their consideration some of the things the association hopes to do this winter and made sug. gestions as to their activities.
 It was voted to hold a tea nex- Wednesday to which all ladies who ars interested in the work and progress of the association are to be invited whethep they are members of the aux. Hilary or not. It is planned to make it 8 delightfully."- informal affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
CHURCH NIGHT WELL ATTENDED
Nearly 100 Assemble for Reports and Discussion of Plans at congresa. tional Church House.

Church night at the Willimantic Congregational church evoked much interest and enthusiasm for the work during the coming months. Nearly 100 gathered in the church house. The pastor, Rev. William S. Beard. called upon the heads of the various activi- ties to outline their plans. Miss Edith ,. Paschal for the Physical depart ment suggested course this year in- stead of series by weeks. She said that 35 or 40 Of last years special classes desired to join again and that an effort was to be made to get shop and mill girls into the classes.
 Supt. W. l., Buckingham reported I2 classes in the Sunday school with two to follow. There will be a Rally day on Sept. 27. Counselor F. o. Sum ner predicted a successful season for the Grex club although J. L. Harroun as teacher will be missed and Miss Florence Bugbee reported for the So- dalitas. For the Boy Scouts Robert H. Fenton, scoutmaster. said that he had decided to remain in that capacity and that he hoped to continue the outlined work, to the end that some of the patrol become first class scouts. Mir. Beard told of a tourniquet being applied by a local scout to a com rade who had cut his leg on a piece of glass while in swimming that the hospital physician said would have saved the boys life if an artery had been cut.
 The pledge system. Mrs. H. L. Hunt reported. had brought in. since April, 5e7 pledges and s1,939.60 in money, of which SSS75 was loose money Eff ty-five weekly payments are still un- heard from.
 For the church house fund, r. D. Jordan said that s2S5 in bills remain unpaid. with about $50 on hand: 33 pledges are unsettled Treasurer C. F, RiSedorf reported
 Mrs. R. H. Fenton spoke for the Fellowship committee and said they are planning to hold a joint meeting with che Mansfield church.: Miss Fam nie A Bishop told of missionary ac- tivities, and Mrs. H. R. Chappell an- nounced that the Ladies' Aid society is to have fair this winter The brotherhood of the church, Louis H Arnold said, is planning to have q series of lectures during tho coming | months. There were refreshments and all voted it a delightful meeting It is the plan to have them often, at | least once a month.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
Are Your Kidneys Well?
Many Norwich People Know the I'm
 portanee of Healthy Kidneys.

The kidneys filter the blood.
 They work night and day.
 Well kidneys remove impurities.
 Weak kidneys allow impurities to multiply.
 No kidney i'll should be neglected. There is possible danger in delay.
 If you have backache or urinary troubles,
 If you are nervous, dizzy or wern out,
 Begin treating your kidneys at once;
 Use a proven kidney remedy.
 None endorsed like Doau's Kidney Pills. Recommended by thousands. Proved by Norwich testimony.
 E. c. Roath, Thames St., Norwich, says: For number of. years have used Doan's Kidney Pills when having severe pains in my back and other symptoms of kidney trouble. They have always rid me of the trouble. have procured this remedy at N. D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store and since using it, have felt better and stronger in every way" Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for 8 kidney remedy-get Deans Kidney PilIs-the same that Mr. Roath had. Foster Milburn Co, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
BREvITIEs.

number of human beings killed by snakes in India was 543,991, or an ay- craze of 21,760 annually, according to official reports. During the same tins snakes caused the death of 1s7, ,43S cat tie.
 So valuable is good date garden soil that the Arab will refuse $500 an aero for it. Through ages of cultivation. 1t gives no indication of wearing out, thence the exceptional value placed up- on it. t
 More than half of the worlds popu- lation live in the tropics of the old world. Under British rule alone are over 325, ,00o, ,0o0 tropical natives.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19


 Vernon N Y. on Main street In place of it they are to erect d terra cotta and brick garage, one story high, 27 by 37 feet, for Dr. Owen O'Neill, the occupant of the property.
 42 Foot Stack Erected.
 At the plant of the Willimantic Gas boiler has been installed and with it q new iron stack. 42 feet in height and 20 inches in diameter. It rests on a stone foundation 12 feet high.
 Personals.
 Miss Bernice Williams is passing some time this month at Crescent Beach.
 Mrs. John F. Brick has been the guest of George E. Stiles and family at Crescent Beach.
 Policeman John J. AIanley witness ed the game between the Boston Ma tionaIs and St. Louis in Boston on Friday.
 Timothy Watts of South windham who is the inventor of a new mangle returned Friday from the National Laundrymen's convention at Niagara Falls
 - A New Haven paper says: Miss Marion E. Lincoln, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Allen B. Lincoln, of 5S3 Orange street. has returned to Willi- mantle to, resume her duties as in structor in English at Windham High school. Miss Elsie Lincoln returns next week to her course in Practical Arts school. Columbus university. New York. Miss Barbara Lincoln has en- tere the class of 1918 at Smith college, Northampton, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
JEWETT CITY
Pulpit Themes for ations Out for Hood Wilcox Wedding.


 Rev. J. Johns Bohanan of Greene vile will conduct the Episcopal ser vice in Slater Library hall, Sunday afternoon at half past three.
 Rev. w. H. Cane of Willimantic will occupy the pulpit at the Congrega- tional church Sunday. His morning topic is Roots and Fruits of Christian Character. His evening topic will be Why the Called Are Not Chosen. Miss Adelaide Ftgenbaum the new musical supervisor at the Riverside Grammar school Is to assist the choir and sing a solo at the morning service Rev. Allan Spidelrs morning sub 1ect at the Baptist church is to be Take Time and in the evening A True Story.
 Rev. Samuel Thatcher,s morning topic at the Methodist church is The Permanency of Divine Law and in | the evening: The Overfiowing Gospel Miss Margaret Wallace is visiting in Boston and Springfield | Mrs, Martin Davis went to Spring l Davis. who is located there for d time.
 Kings Daughters Delegates.
 Golden Links Circle of The Kings | Daughters has elected as delegates to the state convention at Waterbury the leader, Mrs. c. A. Haskell and Mrs, | H. E. Paul with Mrs. Charles D. Wolfe and Mrs. F. F. Robinson alternates-
 Mr and Mrs. P J. Turnbull and Beach to spend Sunday.
 The name of John H. Tracy has | been substituted as assessor on the l republican ticket for that of Lewis | M. Carpenter, who could not accept the nomination On account of business duties.
 John F. Hennon and Daniel Finr were in Hartford to attend the dem ocratic convention.
 Mrs. Charles R. Carey is visiting relatives in Westfield, Mass, for twt
 Mrs. Frank c. Hawkins and Mrs | James F. Smith of New London were guests at r. H. Hiscox's Friday. Miss Margaret Kelly entertained he sister, Miss Marcella Kelly of Palmer. town Tuesday.
 | Enters Worcester Tech. l George Emerson, the eldest son O Principal Emerson. has entered thu Worcester Technical school.
 Mrs. E. H. Hiscox was the gues Thursday of Mrs. W. B. $. Jeffers a Palmertown.
 Invitations for Hood Wilcox Wedding
 Invitations have been issued by NIT and Mrs. David Macintosh of Nev York for the marriage of their niece Miss Marguerite Hood. and Franl Wilcox of Jewett City. The ccrenon. is to take place at their home ol October 9th at half past seven in tn l evening. Miss Hood has spent tn summers at Duncan MacKay's in Lis
 bon. The young people are to resid on Mathewson street in Jewett City
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

Washington, Sept. 17--Eastern rail- road through a committee headed by Daniel Willard, president of the Balti- more and Ohio railway, filed with the interstate commerce commission a pe- tition asking for a. reopening of the 5 per cent. rate increase case. The railroads feel the presidents indorse- ment of their stand for more revenues to meet the crisis growing out of the war will strengthen their cause be- fore the people. The railroads peti- ton shows the financial condition of the lines has grown much forse in- stead of better since the interstate commerce commission handed down its decision refusing the rate increase to eastern lines. The petition recites that there are outstanding a half bil-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
FUNERALS.
Mrs James II. Ross.


 Funeral services for Ellie Gardiner, widow of James H. Ross. wero held on Friday afternoon sat 2 o'clock at her home No. 1S4 Church street, with many friends in attendance. Rev. William S. Beard. pastor of the First Congregational church. officiated. There were beautiful floral tributes and Mrs. Dorothy McTaggert Miller of Worcester, Mass, rendered several solos. The body will be taken to Shirley. Mass, today. her birthday, for burial by Undertaken Jay M- Shepard.
 Truman Smith,
 SFriday afternoon at i o'clock the funeral of Truman Smith, the South Coventry Civil war veteran, who died on Tuesday, was held from the chapel of Undertaken J. Nj. Shepard. Rev. w O. Nuzum of the Willifnantic M. E. church conducted the services and friends acted as bearers. Burial was in the Willimantic cemetery, where Rev. MT. Nuzum read a comnffttal service.
 Harry s. DrysdaIe. Friday morning on the 10.07 train the body of Harry $, Drysda1e was brought to this city from his home in Dorchester, Mass, and burial was in Willimantic cemetery. where Rev. W. S. Beard read a committal service. Funeral Director J. NJ. Shepard was in charge of the arrangements He was freight agent for the Missouri Pacific railroad, with headquarters in Boston and at S5 was a man of promise. He is survived by his parents and wife Relatives and a number of friends ac- connpauied the body to this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
OBITUARY.
John A. Gardner,

After an illness with Brights disease which. led to his being taken to St. Joseph's hospital last Saturday, John A. Gardner of No. S9 North street died at that institution Friday morn ing at 10.30 o'clock. He was the son of Aldridge and Orilla Gardner of Warwick. R. l., and was born Nov ?. 1S4o. He had lived in Willimantic for 53 years and he had been employed at J. and J. Johnson's livery stable on North street. He is survived by his wife, one son. Otis Nj. Gardner and one daughter, Estella M. Gardner all of Willimantic; three brothers, Henry of Boston, Emanuel II. of South Gov entry and Amasa Gardner of Spring field and one sister, Mrs. M. J. Tibbitts of Natick. R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
BALTIC
Forty-fiv Tables of Whist at chiI-
 dren of Mary Entsrtainment-Leoa Team Prepared to Down TaftviIIe.

A whist and dance given under the auspices of the Children of Mary society. was held in Sprague hall, Thursday evening. A good sized crowd was present and about forty five tables were played. Following were the prize winners: First, Mrs. Mary Deschamps. second, I. L. Bu- teau; third, Mrs. Job Peloquin; fourth. Mrs. John J. Woods: ffthh vyonne Blais; consolations, W. J. Laforge and Rose A. Dion. After the card play ing there was dancing, Miss N. " Miners orchestra furnishing the mu- sic. During the evening refreshments were on sale.
 Thomas D. Hanley. of New York, was in town on business Friday.
 Ready to Vanquish TaftviIle.
 The Taftvi1le soccer team comes to Baltic today. and fine game is looked
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

mucQ DeCGE Llldli \ did when the doctor was treating me. l don't suffer any bearing down pains at alInow and l sleep well. I cannot say enough for Lydia B.
 Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound and
 Liver Pills as they have done so much
 for-o on, cr>fov-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19
Finserlins Trout Distributed.

To replenish the books of this To- cality Willimantic anglers put in an application for hngerling trout and Friday morning on the e.4s express IS cans of them came from the state hatchery at Windsor. They were con signed among others to George M. Graves, E. Frank Bugbee. Dr. T. R. Parker, John c. Lincoln. A. D. Boss. E. H Hathaway, Robert 0. Branche, Frank Alpaugh and A. T. Trowbridse. and many of the sportsmen were there to get the fish and distributed them in the streams.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-19

forward to. Baltic has strengthened her lineup and expects to come out with the long end of the score this afternoon.
 Luke Giuearn, Jr., of Woonsoclct, IL. l., IS visiting James McGuire, ST., of Main street
 Joseph c. Paul. of Railroad street was visitor in Plainfield Friday