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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
TO BOOST THE FAIR
COMMERCIAL CLUB PROMISES
FAIR BOARD SUPPORT
Directors Present Their Plans for
Big Fair-Prcmiums for the
Dickinson County People
Only

That a county fair, and essentially
a Dickinson county fair, will be hello
here next fall was assured las
night when the members OF the Com
mercial club. personally and as an
organization, assured the directors Of
the fair association OF their heartiesi
support. Pres. T. r. Conklin and
Directors B. F. Landes. J. Harmon
and George Etherington asked the
club to unite with the fair associa'
ton in selecting the best plans for a
fair and then to cooperate with the
association to make the event the
success that II should be.
President Conklin outlined the
views OF the directors. What we
want you to do" he told the club,
Is Just this: We want you to give
US your moral support, to join with
us and boost for the fair. We are
not asking you to subscribe to pay
off our indebtedness. We do not
expect to make any money on the
fair; what we want is to make 1t
pay out. to break even. This we
cannot do without the cooperation
Of the business men of the town.
1--WE do not feel that Abilene can
afford to give up the county fair
1t is one of the biggest things the
town has. Now, we want this club
to join with u.s. We want you to
help US make the plans. There is
one thing certain about this fair:
We will not pay out one cent Of
premiums to anyone who does not
live IL Dickinson county. We do not
intend to have. lot of stock here
that is exhibited at fairs over two
or three states. This is for the home
folks. We plan to have two days
Of exhibits and horse racing, and
then make the third day, Abilene
Day. Just like the fall festival, and
get the town out there as well as
the people from over the county"
The other directors concurred with
DR.. Conklin's views. The members
of the Commercial club declared
that Abilene must not lose the Dick
Inson county fair and that everyone
should cooperate to make the event
next fall winner. The club unani-
mously voted to instruct the presi-
dent to appoint a committee Of
three to confer with the fair board
and to call on the club and the mem
bers to help keep the matters alive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
FIRE LOSS IN 1918
WAS 23 CENTS PER CAPITA
Abilene Had Only IS Claims in the
Year

Eighteen fires with a total Loss
of $1,000 Is the record for 1913. The
per capita loss was 20 cents, very
low rate. The 10 volunteer fire
men received $500 for making runs
to the fires, in addition to the paid
fire department expense. The fires
were:
Jan. 8, B. Hockensmith, no loss.
Jan. 8, Home Rule, $50.
Jan. 10, !. Shockey, no loss.
Feb. 8, Kubach & Badger, SEQ.
March 8, Brown & Capsey, $3.50.
March Is, Smith, no loss.
April IL, Mcdonald Smoke House,
&s6.
May %, Home Rule, no loss.
June Is, G.. Lipps, $25.
June 10, p. Witness, no loss.
June %, B. Hoffman, no loss.
July Is, G. Jones, $135.
July 80, A. Lenze, sos.
Aug. -, DR.. Baldwin, no loss.
Aug. IS, Evangelical church, $25.
Nov. 10, L. M. Johnson. $40.
Dec. s, p. Lucier, no loss.
Dec. ~, T. Adams, no loss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
DISTRICT COURT MILL
GRINDS QUICKLY NOW

A jury verdict was returned this
morning for $40 for ]. J. Brown as
counter claim in the suit to recover
money brought by w. H. Liggett.
Tie suit finished a $4,000 cattle
deal.
The case of w. H. Mott and J..
r. Kohler. VS.. Albert Wendtlandt
was settled by agreement.
The case of the Standard Linseed
company VS.. Henry Wadick, to re-
cover money, was dismissed without
prejudiceS
The suit Of the Oregon Railroad
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
FARMERS NATIONAL
HOLDS ANNUAL MEET

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers National
bank was held yesterday. The fol-
lowing directors were elected: Isaac
Shockey, G.. w. Minick, j. S. Engls,
E. e. Hazlett, w. A. Matteson, A.
L. Duckwall, c. w. Taylor, F. A.
Wilcox and R. M. White.
The directors met last evening
and elected officers as follows: r.
M. White, president; F.. A. Wilcox,
vice president; l. B. Martin, cashier.
The bank has had one of the most
prosperous years since its organiza-
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
MRS. HI. G. HAITHCOX
DIED AT FREEPORT, ILLS.

A telegram to Mrs. F. NJ. Worley
her daughter, today tells of the
death of her mother, Mrs. H. G.
Haithcox at the home of her son
Harry in Freeport, III. she has been
in failing health for some time. She
presided here during the passionate
of her husband. Rev. DR.. Haithcox
of the Lutheran church and had
many friends who will be saddened
by her death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
Services for Mrs. Shelter

The funeral services for Mrs. P.
D. Shelter were held from the Luth-
eran church this afternoon at 2
o'clock, the Rev. DR.. F. S. Blayney
officiating. The funeral was large
ly attended, many of the friends Of
the deceased coming from south Of
town, where the Shelters lived. The
floral offerings were beautiful. Bur-
ial was in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15

and Navigation company VS.. o. L.
Thisler went to the jury this morn
ing. Court held last night until
$3.50 o'clock. The jury made report.
at noon on a series of special find
ings upon which the courts action
lis to be based.
Judge King is hearing motions
this afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
WhiteIlead's Clearing Sale
Hosiery, Underwear and Corsets
at Big Discounts.
Automobile Owners Attention

Now is the time to have your car
|overhauled and be ready for the
good roads in the spring. Special
prices for the next thirty days. Let
Us examine your car and tell you
just what 1t will cost. When better
repair work is done we will do it..
Stillie & Monroe, Opera House Gar
age. 14d5tw1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
ARouT PRoPLR.

Glen Bell OF Holland was in toWr
on business.
Guy Hall of Chapman was in towr
on business.
Il. L. Mitchell and son OF Hope
Iwere In town on business.
| o. Annis OF Woodbine was here
on probate court business.
| Miss Anna and Leo zolIinger were
there from Navarro shopping.
Fred Delker made a business trip
here from his home in Pearl.
Herman Linn OF Enterprise was
in town attending to business mat
ters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wright OF
Solomon were here visiting with
friends.
Miss Agnes Ayres returned to her
home in Manchester after days
visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. GLeissner
leave Tuesday to spend the winter
in California.
A. ]. Anderson OF Enterprise was
up on business and called at these
headquarters.
Ray Witter was up from Enter
prise and made the Reflector
pheasant call.
Mrs. w. r. Stone has returned
from a visit at Des Moines, Ia, and
other points.
DR.. and Mrs. G. G. Lewis OF In
dustry were visiting with Abilene
friends Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Lott, for
merly Of Abilene and now living at
Glasco, are visiting here.
Mrs. Ed. staatz and Mrs. Albert
Chandler were here from Enterprise
to spend the day with friends.
Mrs. George Hunter returned to-
Oklahoma City after a visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. e.
Snider.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Gleissner left
for California to spend several
months. They will probably make
their headquarters at Long Beach.
Mrs. John Picking visited here
over Sunday. She Is returning to
her home in Chapman from Okla
homa City, OKLA, where she has
been visiting.
DR.. H. P. Mera went to Kansas
City where he will join his brother
and accompany his fathers body to
the old home in New York for bur-
ial. Mr.. Mera died in Arizona.
Miss Ruth McBoyle, George Nc
Boyle, Arole McBoyle, Miss Sexton
and Miss Purvis Of Abilene spent
Sunday with DR.. and Mrs. Carter
in this city.-Junction City Union.
F. L. Flippo and family arrived
this week from Brown county and
will occupy their recently purchased
farm north of Abilene after March
/. They have rented house in
town in the meanwhile so that the
children may attend high school.
Mr.. Flippo brought with him two
cars of stock, machinery, household
goods and feed. The farm purchas-
ed is the John T. Higgins place and
the family will be a welcome addi-
ton to the neighborhood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
Dined at County Farm

The county commissioners and the
county physician, DR.. Conklin, visit
ed the county farm today and were
guests of Supt. Johnson at dinner.
The farm was inspected and found
in fine condition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
Commercial Club
: e.eA4AAeeeses.

A year large in possibilities for
the Business Mems association and
the Commercial club was forecasted
last night in an enthusiastic meet
ing held in the Commercial club
rooms. The two organizations held
their annual election of officers;
decided that Abilene ought to have
county fair without fail next fall;
formed a fire prevention associa-
ton; inaugurated campaign for
Increasing the membership Of the
Commercial club; discussed and de-
cided upon a number OF other I'M
portant affairs, and closed an en-
joyable evening with a lunch, a
smoker, and an hour of social con-
versation. The meeting was largely
attended. The reports Of the two
associations showed that both had a
successful year and that both are in
a gratfyingly flourishing condition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
HOLD FARMERS INSTITUTE
HERE FEBRUARY o AND 10

The county farmers institute will
be held here February . and 10.
The meetings viii be held in the
Commercial club rooms. Speakers
win be here from the agricultural
college at Manhattan to talk upon
practicable questions, and county
speakers viii take part, also. The
program viii be announced later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15

The president OF the club was In
Istructed 10 reappoint the members
OF the committee that has had charge
OF the negotiations with the Free
Methodist conference regarding the
proposed transfer OF the Orleans
Theological seminary from Orleans,
Neb.. to this city, the committee TO
continue its work. The Free Meth
odist conference will be held here
January 20 and II and will be at
tended by delegates from five states.
The club is preparing entertainment
for the visitors.
A long table was arranged in the
reception room OF the club and here
a lunch was served, cigars passed and
q good time enjoyed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15

operate with the state fire marshal's
office in furtherine the work. House
10 house inspection should be an Inn
Dortant feature, Mr.. Miller said.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
Zero ia New York

New York. Jan. 1l.-Today wa.
one Of bitter cold. the mercury
registering zero. Much suffering Il
asported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15

Whitehead's Clearing Sale
Ladies' s1.25 to $1.ss Shirts, sale
price zee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

yarus
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
Final settlement was made in
the estate of Carrot Blue.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John T.
Higgins, Saturday. girl.
Wood and fodder for sale. Andrew
Heller, r. F. d. 6. Phone Donegal.
15w2t
Visit the Racket during their big
sale commencing Saturday, Jan. II
and ending Saturday, Jan. oath. W
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Vern
Eye, Sunday morning, a boy.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Seim of Newbern, January IA, son.
Final settlement was made in
the estate of Mary T. Dunlap, de-
ceased.
Marriage license to Gottlieb
Schimming and Clara Lutz, both of
Harrington.
! Get our prices on overhauling
your car before having 1t done else
where Radman Garage.
14d3tw1tI
David shirk who has been i'll
for some time at his home on West
Fifth street is slightly improved.
A regular price cutting outrage,
the Rackets big clearance sale be-
ginning Saturday. wilt
For sale, fine two-year-old full
blood Percheron stallion. Black,
good conformation and style. w. G.
Engle, Navarro, Kan. 14d5tw2t"
Mrs. C. A. Hoffman of Enter
prise, who has been i'll at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. j. E. Johntz,
is slightly improved.
This was a good day for the
county trappers. A considerable
number of gopher scalps were turn
ed in at the county clerks office.
When looking for bargains, Look
Here. Abilene Provision Co.
wtfSOdtf-eod
Marriage license to Oscar q.
Piper Of Hope and Sadie Hollenbeck
of Abilene. They were married by
Acting Probate Judge Hutchinson.
Don't fail to attend the Racket's
big seven day clearance sale begin
ming Saturday. wit
"A son was born to Mr.. and {
Mrs. Theodore Bath here yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Bath live
at Oklahoma City, but Mrs. Bath
has been here on visit.
M. A. Shane, brother Of John
and william Shane and a former
Abilene resident, is i'll at Denver and
was taken to the hospital last week.
An operation may be necessary.
Trunks, suit cases, lamps, jarde-
nieres, ETC., at reduced prices dur
Ing the Racket's seven day sale be-
ginning Saturday. witt
Wilma L. Pepperdine, ii years
Did, a daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
R. Pepperdine, died of typhoid fev-f
sr Saturday night at the home Of
Ter parents on North Broadway.
Lexington.
For sale, farms In the best farm
ing section on earth. Upon better
erms than ever offered by the gov
srnment. You get the land for the
irst years crop. Then we loan you
100 an acre to run you through the
econd year. Davis Elect. Co., box
i25. Burr Oak. Kansas. wit"
"A card from the Rev. w. H.
Ichrock from San Diego, Calf. says:
Please send the Reflector to 1888
nth street where we are splendidly
coated three miles from the ocean
~ ano go - The storvn EN-,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15

Or. 7. w sorrels. Dentist. Grown
bridgework a speciality. office Cedar
street, over Smith a Belknap's.
15dtfwtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
For Rent

100 acre farm, good house and
barn, for cash. Dahnke & Tiff.
14d10w2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15

Final settlement was made in
the estate of Carrot Blue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John T
Higgins, Saturday, girl.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
Business Men Elect

The Business Mems association
met first. Pres. P. A. Bowman ask
ed that his name be withdrawn from
candidacy for president OF the or
ganization, but yielded to the wishes
of the association, and was reelected
A vote of thanks was extended him
for his excellent services. G. A.
Case was rejected vice president. The
vote of the club was given H. A. Poe
for secretary. Mr.. Poe has been a
hard worker and successful one
the past year. o. B. Landes, who
closed his term as treasurer with a
creditable record, made his report.
M. H. Malott was elected treasurer.
The association decided to hold
market day the last Saturday in this
month, January 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15

A table loaded with fancy china
at half price during the Racket's
clearance sale beginning Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
Broughton for President


The Commercial club meeting fol-
lowed. President Will Sterl declined
the nomination for president. w. H..
Broughton, who has been an earnest
worker for the club, was chosen
president. o. A. Dentzer, H. A. Poe
and j. w. Nicolay were unanimously
chosen vice president, secretary and
treasurer, respectively. The club
highly commended, in resolution,
the earnest and efficient work of
Mr.. Sterl as president for the past
two years. Treasurer B. w. Smiths
report was approved.
The club decided to suspend the
fee of $3.50 for six months
and start a campaign for at least
100 new members.
A committee of directors of the
'air association discussed the 1914
fair and was assured the coopera-
ion of the Commercial club in the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
Talked About Fire Waste

c. N. Miller, deputy state fire
marshal, made convincing plea for
the formation of a fire prevention
association. Kansas" Mr.. Miller
said, els burning up at the rate OF
$4,000 q day. The fire loss in
Kansas in one year is almost five
millions OF dollars. Eighty per cent
Of the fires are due to carelessness.
The necessity of fire prevention
club, whereby members report to the
club officers any fire hazards that
may come to their notice will be
seen when the proper loss. the
amount that could be saved every
year, is considered. The per capita
fire loss in Kansas is So"
The object Of the fire prevention
associations. in addition to the local
work, Mr.. Miller says. is to bring
pressure to bear up the legislature
to place the towns OF the state, with
regard to insurance rates, on a
merit basis. He cited the instances
of salina and Leayenworth. The
fire loss per capita in salina is 80
cents, In Leavenworth It is 81. Yet
the insurance rates are the same for
the two towns.
The club decided unanimously to
constitute itself q fire prevention
society, the club officers to be those
OF the prevention organisation.
President Brougbtcn was empower
ed 70 appoint . committee to. CO
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15

Wood and fodder for sale. Andrew
Heller, R. F. d. 6. Phone Donegal.
15w2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
RELIGIOUS WORKERS
 TO MEET IN LOTHIAN
Conference of s. S. Workers Will
 Convene Sunday for Four Days. Strickland On Programme

Dothan, September 1s.--(Special.) Be ginning Sunday, September 20, there will be held in Dothan. under the auspices of the First Baptist and Headand Ave nue Baptist churches, an important con- ference for Sunday school workers The conference will last four days. IT. l.. Strickland and Miss Lillian Forbes of the State Baptist convention. will. direct tho work of the conference and deliver lec- lures on the various phases of Sunday school work.
 While the conference is held under the auspices of the Baptist churches of the city all denominations and all people in- terested in Sunday school work have been extended cordial invitation to attend.
 The conference Is part of campaign which is being conducted In an effort to bring Houston county up to the Gold Star standard of the state convention, which will meet in Dothan during April, 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
MILLS IN MADISON
 PAY ASSESSMENTS
Taxes for Textile Industries Involving Large Amounts
 Paid Into Treasury

Huntsville, September 1S.-(SpecialA The cotton mills of Madison county. all of which are located in Huntsville and suburbs. have paid their taxes to the state and county. The assessments, which are given in as follows, give 8 fair idea of the great capital that is invested in this industry here: Dallas. s960.0O0; Mcr- rimacl1 $s11,o0O; Lowe, $l502O0; Huntsville Knitting mill. s122,000; Huntsville Cotton mill. $S1, ,5s4; Abingdon, sl0,O00; West Huntsville, s17000.
 Jim Ricketts and Miss Hattie Dean of Farley were married yesterday in this city by the Rev. J. D. Jones.
 William Pennington, travelling salesman of the Hamilton Brown Shoe company Of St. Louis, received letter from his house today, directing him to buy bale of cot ton at 10 cents. All other salesmen uf the company numbering about 200. hay e received similar instructions, it is stated
 Miss Vera Nobln and Mir. Clifford Crane of Hazle Green were married yesterday afternoon in the probate office, Count. Clerk Thomas w. Jones performing tts ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
COMMITTEE LEAVES
 FOR WASHINGTON New York Cotton Exchange May Trade Under Terms
 New Futures Law

New York, September 1s.-That the New York cotton exchange is preparing to trade under the terms of the new cotton futn7es law when it is found possible 10 resume business was Indicated by to- days announcement that q special com mittee had been sent to Washington for the purpose of consulting the secretary Of agriculture, and, if possible, securing rulings on certain of the laws provisions. No official statement could be secured as to the points which would be discussed.
 Yesterdays operations in Liverpool re- suited in the liquidation of 400 bales of the old straddle interest here according to statement from the conference com mittee. 1t was reported that another 600 would be bought today, although the re- suits might not be published until Mon day.
 Southern spot advices indicated con tinued firmness in the interior with the markets officially reported firm to a shade higher. Reports of rains in the eastern and central belts caused no ap- prehensions of damage, other than pos sible lowering of grade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
THORSBLY INSTITUTE
 WILL PURCHASE BALE
Will Accept Cotton In Payment for Board and Tuition--Ninth Ses-
 sion Begins Auspiciously

Thorsby, September 1S.-(Special. )--The trustees of Thorsby institute have an- nounced that they will accept properly certified warehouse receipts for cotton on basis of 10 cents per pound, in pay ment for board ard tuition for this school year. The cotton will be held until Jan uaiy 15,. 1915. and if it can be sold for more than 10 cents per pound the original owner will receive the increase less the cost of holding. If the cotton is not worth as much as 10 cents per pound at that time the school will bear the loss.
 Thorsby institute has opened for its ninth year with the largest number of boarding students it has ever had at the opening. Everything indicates prosper ous and successful year for the school.
 The school property has been greatlyim- proved and beautified during the past year and the purchase of the waterworks plant of the town insures to the school re- liable and adequate supply of pure water. Steps are being taken toward the install ing of an electric light system for the town. The work of beautifying the school grounds will be continued during the com iily yenr under the direction of the depart ment of landscape gardening of the Ala banla Polytechnic institute
 The present epidemic of typhoid fever in Thorsby has died out, all cases having recovered, or being well on the way to recovery The town has been cleaned up and the sanitary conditions improved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
]. R. HOOD IS NOW
 IN WASHINGTON Calls On Officials In Interest of His Fight for
 Judgeship

Washington. September 1s-(Speciall Along the paths to the department of justice trodden by Judge Walker, H. P. Heflin and John E. Knox in the last few days, trudged O. R. Hood of Gadsden to- day. as candidate for. judge of the fed eral Fifth circuit.
 Mir Hood arrived this morning and was promptly taken under the wing of Repre- sentative Burnett, who introduced him to Attorney General Gregory. Assistant At torney General Graham and other high officials. Both MT. Burnett and Mir. Hood read with interest an article in The Age Herald in which W. G. Bellinger of Gads- den indorsed Mir. Hood enthusiastically for the office, and both expressed great satisfaction.
 John B. Knox remains in Washington at the urgent request of Representative Blaclxmon.
 After glancing over Senator Shields bill for the creation of new circuit, embar- rassing part of Alabama and Mississippi, Senator Bankhead said he approved the measure. Chances still are slim for the various element in the delegation to set together of any one candidate