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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
HELD FOR TRIPLE MURDER
IAN Arrested i'm Iowa Accused Of
Great Bend Crime

Aigona, Ia, Oct. IA. D. Nc
Eurlew, of Freedom, Ok, was ar
rested this morning by Sheriff Bru-
mOn, in connection with the triple
mnrder at Great Bend, Kan, Sep
Eember of L. L. Morgan, Clarence
RGcGugin and Wayne McQuillan.
gaGcCurlew says he was in Great
send at the time of the crime, but
apclares he is innocent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEEDS
MONEY FOR IT'S BOOKS

Editor Reflector: The question IL
frequently asked, us Il true that
the library has all the money 1t
needsi" A moments reflection will
reveal the absurdity OF the aues-
ton. The. growth and usefulness Of
a library depend largely upon a
wise expenditure OF money. For
instance. during the past twelve
months the library had had little
to spend for books. hence the issue
of books has been less than for any
like period during the past six
years.
Fortunately. the book committee
has been careful TO purchase auth
oritive reference books, SO that the
reference work continues to In
crease. but would be greatly bene-
fitted by the addition OF new books.
The committee has also been
careful, in each order. to proportion
the money spent to the various needs
of the library. but the fund has
always been too small to adequately
meet any need.
1t is discreditable for a library in
so prosperous community to be
unable to supply the book needs OF
men who by private study are striv-
Ing to increase their ability to sup
port their families. These men
read everything the library con-
tains along their line of work, wish
10 go ON improving, but lack the
means to buy for themselves books
hat a library should supply to its
patrons.
1t is urged that only books of
he above character should be pur-
,hased? No. Like provision should
,e made for every line of study and
work. pursued in Abilene, for a IL
,rary is the peoples college. Provi-
ion must also be made for recrea- ,
i've reading, for that is just as es-
entail. Everyone needs it. The
ged and home-fast, the bereaved,
he over-taxed, all need the diver
ion and relaxation of entertaining
tories. The growing child. needs
hem, for from them he learns, in
ttractive guise the facts of science,
I history, of art, of life; and gains
means of self amusement that
lany a mother says is the salvation
I her child.
1t is further urged that people
lould read the good old stories al
lady on the shelves. That is true;
ut a library, as a store, most pro-
de the attraction of the new. Peo-
e will come for a new book, fail
get it, and be content with an old;
ut without the lure of the newt
ley simply do not come.
The expenditures of our library
,ceed its regular income. A small
serve fund has made possible
seded repairs, and the purchase of
few books, but that fund is about
,hausted; so that there must be
Their substantial increase in the
gular fund, or liberal private con- ,
buttons if the library is to serve
it should every member of the
from the youngest to S
e Oldest. =
It is due the public to know the t
ope of library work, the needs and i
1ancial condition of the library. !.
it has not all the money '
needs.-Lida Romig, Librarian. :
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
MINISTER, ~ YEARS,
III PLOWS 21O ACRES

Salina, Oct. 12.-Friends of the
Rev. r. Bisbee, circuit minister
out of Norton, have received word
that he has just finished blowing
with a 16-inch sulky pillow, 210
acres for a wheat crop in Ford
county. Mr.. Bisbee is Y years old.
He began work in July and has
worked continuously since. His av'
erage was four acres day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
BIG PAPER MILL
AT LAWRENCE BURNS

Lawrence. Oct. 12.-Fire destroy
ed the warehouse Of the Bowersock
paper mill here late Sunday after
noon. Paul A. Dinsmoor. assistant
manager OF the mill. estimated that
the loss would reach $4,000. which
Is covered BY Insurance. The origin
Of the fire Is unknown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15

A query by Major Brown: do
you think that Vic Murdoch or Hen
ry Allen would today be stumping
the state preaching third-party
Progressivism If Roosevelt had
been nominated instead of Taft, on
the identically same platform as was
Taft?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
CHOLERA SPREADS DAILY
Forty New Cases a Day in Dual Mon.
archy

London, Oct. 12.-The Rome cor
respondent of the Exchange Tele-
graph company says that, according
to Vienna message, cholera is now
spreading over the entire dual mon
archy, new cases averaging forty
daily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15

(First published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector October Is. 1910
SHERIFF'S PROCLAMATION
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15

OF the Holding of a General Elec-
ton of Congressional, State, COun-
ty and Township Officers, and Of
Voting Upon the Propositions to
Amend the Constitution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
Colvin Brown Shows
 How New Trade May
 Be Gained By Effort


 In an absorbing address on New Markets which war has opened to American manufactured products Calvin B. Brown, an authority on this subject attempted to show Bridgeport business men last night the vast field that had been opened to them by the European war
 South America MT. Brown de- clared. awaited the entrance of American goods in their market, for with the closing of European factories the Latin countries had to depend en- tfrely upon the United States. He gave a brief history of the country and the European domination of com merce since 1883, stating that it was now up to America to show the South Americans what they had to offer.
 In this respect it was pointed out that the Panama Pacific exp osition to be held in San Francisco would be attended by many South American and Oriental merchants and would of fer a good opportunity to get tp touch with that trade. MT. Brown also spoke in favor of comm erciaI con- gress to be held in conjunction with the exposition.
 The meeting was one of the best .attended meetings given by the Board of Trade and the speaker was greeted with generous applause.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
LAST RITES SAID
 FOR MRS. SHELBY
 AND MR. GERNERT

The funerals of the two victims of Wednesday nights automobile accident near Newtown. Mrs. Robert c. Seeley, of 225 Brooklawn avenue, and Frank c. Gernert of 134 Mountain Grove street, were held from their respec- tive homes this afternoon. None but intimate friends of each family at tended. and both were marked with extreme simplicity and soiemnity.
 Robert c. SeeIey, driver of the car and least seriously injured Of the four occupants, was unable to attend the funeral of his wife, which was held from the family residence at 2:30 2; 30 o'clock this afternoon. The home was filled with beautiful floral tokens.
 The services were conducted by the Rev. Richard l.. Swain, of the Second Congregational church. During the morning many life long friends of Mrs. ISeeleys visited the home. The honor ary pail bearers were John w. Wheel CT, Frank T. Staples, William c. HaW-s ley, e. A. Baldwin, Preston Aspel and A; H. Canf1eld. Only intimate friends accompanied the body to Mountain Grove cemetery, where burial took place.
 With Mrs. Gernert lowering between life and death at the Danbury hos pital. the funeral of her husband. Frank c. Gernert was held from the family residence. 1a4 Mountain Grove street. at 3:30 o'clock, this afternoon. throughout the morning many person. al friends and business men of whom Mr. Gernert was an associate, called to take 8 last look at their associate who had met such a, tragic fate
 Rev. John MacLaran Richardson pastor Of the First Presbytertssn church ofhciated at the funeral ser vice. There were many. floral tributes. At the grave in Mountain arove een1-S setery the committal service was con- ducted by officers of Hamilton Com Enandry, K. T. The bearers were the following from that organization: Carl E Siemon. F. B. Hastings Edgar D Chittenden, A.. H. and R J. MacKen, gle and George A Robertson
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
DANCE AND WHIST K. OF c. FEATURE FOR
 COLUMBUS DAY END


 The Knights Of Eolumbus will hold 8 whist and dance at the Casino on Monday evening. which it Is expected will surpassc anything of it's kind ever given in this city before. The order was instrumentaI in having Colu1n bus day set aside as a legal holiday, and since that time it has been the GUS. tom to celebrate the day by a social affair of some Kind that will long be remembered by those who particfpate in 1t. The proceeds realized by this whist and dance wilI be added to the fund now being annassed for the ht- ting up of the new club house of the fraternity.
 The whist Monday night will com- meuce at exactly 8:30 o'clock and the dancing will follow the whist The committee in charge Of the affair in- c1udes the following:
 Robert T. Rock, chairman; John H. Tague. John c. Fitzgerald, Thomas McMullen. Michael ConeIly, Connor Haugh. William B Prendergast. Will liam Brady, John J. Conway and John J. Scan1on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
ALL READY FOR
 COLUMBUS DAY.

All is in readiness for the Columbus day exercises which will be held on sMona aay, October F. A bronze bust Of the great discoverer on a pedestal or stone ten feet in height which will be presented to the Columbus school by the Italian residents Of the city will be unveiled by Miss Amelia o1i1eano Of North Washington avenue. A vot- ing contest for this honor was held among the young women of ataIian birth in the city in which Miss Gull seano won.
 Attorney Michael Strizi is to be the principal speaker at the unveiling while Mayor Wilson and members of Hhe board of education will also make brief addresses. Rev. Angelo DeToro will give the benedietion. PrecedinE the exercises at the school there will be a. parade. the line Of march of which will be North avenue and Main street. to State, to Broad, to Fairfield avenue, to Stratford avenue. to East Main street. to Hamilton street, to Pembroke street, to Barnl1nl avenue. to East Main street, to East Washing ton avenue, to Noble avenue, to Con gress street, to Main street, to Colum- bus school. A ball win be held in Eagles hall in the eFenifag
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
ttREDn ALLEN MADE
 HIS MAN BITE THE
 DUST IN THE SIXTH

John 6Red) Allen. the doughty little hstfc artist of this city. won a, fine battle from Young Loughiin in the serni-f1nal Of the big fight between Gunner Smith and Battling Levinskf in New York last night. Allen was in rare form and he cut the pace from the tap of the bell until the nnid-sec- tion of the sixth period when Loughlin was so incapacitated from the effects of the drubbing administered him that the referee sent him to his corner thereby accIaiming the Park City lad the winner.
 Tonight, Allen fights Frankie Burns of Harlem in New York and he is expected to be again returned the win ner. Allen has been coming along very rapidly of late and Dan Mor- gan, his manager, pipes" him as sure top notcher. Later on Allen will give the local public 8 chance to see how how he can shine up.
 Battling Levinski, who had the best of his bout with Gunboat Smith is now a resident of stratford where he has taken a home and where he intends to reside with his wife. Le- vinski is known as the ttgentlemanly boxer 'and is said to be young man of excellent personal habits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
ANNIVERSARIES
 OF RING BATTLES


 1776-Harry Sellers defeated Peter Corcoran in 38 rounds at staines, Eng. In this bout the championship passed from an sIrishman to an Engltshrnan. Sellers held the belt about four years, when he lost it to Duggan Ferns, an other Hfbernian. Corcoran. although not 2, top-notch fighter, was one of the most picturesque characters in ring history He was six-footer and typical son of the ou1d sod, handsome and with a great gift of gab which made him popular with the ladies He had to take a hurried leave of his na- tive Galway because of quarrel with a rival in love, said rival receiving 8 punch on the chin that stretched nm out for the long count In England, Peter was taken up by Col O2ISelly,. the owner of the famous horse Eclipse who added Corcoran to his stable and sroomed him for the championship. Peter won the title from Darts who was alleged to have sold his honors for $500.
 1s8s-Bobby Sean1yon, Irish-Ameri can lightweight. born at Shenandoah Pa
 1s92-Jack McCarron, Irish American rniddleweignt. born at Allentown, Pa 1s99-Eddie Santry knocked out Ben
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
SPARE TIRED vAGRANT BY
 CARRYING EXTRA SHOES

A new method of beating one's way between distant cities was discovered yesterday by Jack Ryan, traffic officer at Main and State streets, when a large touring car bearing a New York number wl1ir1ed about his post In a series of large metal-cased, Inflated tires, attached to the back of the ton- neau was one of the weariest specf- mems Of tfamphood that has vagrant- ed through the city in many days. So surprised was the officer at the novel sight that he had not time to over take the vehicle before 1t had shot upon it's Journey to New York.
 The temerity of a tramp in riding through a well populated city may be imagined. but though the riding upon shock k-absorbers and inflated rubber may be easier than upon the hard steel supports of a railroad coal car, it is no mean feat to curl oneself inside of a tire. as may be easily ascertained by, attempting it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
COP. GET COLD
 FEET ON SCHEME
 TO NAME WOMEN ON SCHOOL BOARD


 From exceptional authority it has been learned that the proposition of the Republican machine to name wo~- men to the school board in place of Messrs. Bell and Webster has fallen through and that the retiring mem : bers will be named to take their for mer positions. Several women have been approached but without effecting g the desired combination. Those who make a profession of working for the cause of equal franchise were to have been barred under the plan. J. Alex ander Robinson, city clerk and town chairman of the Republican party had been selected as the one to do the sorting out, it being generally conceded that Alec is a past mas ter in that art. But even the alert found the task one too difficult of ac- comp1ishment and he has raised a flag of truce. Of course the deal. ladies will give Alec credit for what he tried to do.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
AUT MOBILE MAIL COURSE. STUDENT
 IS FLUNKED HERE

Knowledge gained by pursuing correspondence school course in How to Become an Expert Chauffeur Dur Ing Spare Time. did not measure up to expectations when William Spencer. of Cornwall, N Y. tried to guide his newly purchased touring car through Bridgeport yesterday He managed to
 sget by until Fairfield avenue and Water street was reached and Traffic Policeman Hugo Fischer was 2encoun- tered He might have gotten away with it then had not Policeman Fis- cher been nearly run over and then noted that spehcerss course reseInbled the devious paths of midnight bon vivaI1t.
 In the city court this morning Po- nceman Fischer related his experi- ences and said that Spencer must have been either drunk or drugged- :" This Spencer denied. defending him self by saying that he was not quite up on automobile driving having re- eefved instruction through . course by mall about a year ago. He was viewed with something akin to aston 1iahrnenf by Judge Wilder Assista mt Proeecutor Gray and policemen A fine Of $1o and costs with suspended 5udg dgment was imposed after George Botsferd of Mt. Vernon, Ns Y. from
 whom Spencer bought the car and an experieneed opeartor, pTomised te drive it out of Connecticut. Spencer expaained that he had bought it from adr Botsford and had gone to New Haven, where 1t was stored, to take ! # 10 his home He thought that he might have succeeded had he not pe- eorne sffustered when he saw DO s1iceYn an.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
BEECHER NAMED
 FOR SENATOR BY DEMOCRATS TODAY
to the Farmer.)

Fairfield, oct. 1o-Attorney J. Rob- ert Beecher was unanimously noninat- ed Democratic candidate for senator in the Twenty-hfth district at the con vention held today in the Fairfield town offices. Attorney Beecher is a rFsfdent of Fairfield and practices law In Bridgeport He is a nephew of Judge William J. Beecher judge ofpro- bate of the Newtown district The Twenty-ffth sena toriaI district in- c1udes the towns of Fairfield, Strat- ford, Easton, Huntington, Monroe, Newtown, TrumbuH, Weston and Westport. The candidate is a capable young man with a legion of friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
Republican "CriB Feeders ;
(Hartford Globe. }

Attorney General Light is in revolt against the Republican party, if the newspaper interviews quote him cor rectIy and he will probably accept a nenination for the position he holds from the Progressive remnant. It is not difficult to understand the Light soreness when the policy of the Republicans in this state is taken into consideration. For years the party has been feeding at the public crib e> little select coterie. They and their friends have had to be taken care of regardless of the claims of others who work for the party and are am bilious.
 sooner er later the rank and file will realize that the party out to. have some mission other than pro- curing life positions for machine rep resentatives. Sooner or later the crib feeding policy will have to go over board or the party leaders will feel the voice of their many disgruntIed followers.
 Attorney General Light had been nominated for two successive terms Why should he expect renewed con sideration of efficient lawyers claiming recognition The answer is that he objects to being singled out as an exception to the general rule of the party. He has no other argument that weighs weightier than this one. ttOnce a Republican office holder, all ways a Republican ofice-holder,' is an appropriate slogan. CIiques in the party have been able to push their friends forward for the plun1s, and once they land them it is less rnajeste to disturb them. Let a new office be created with g. salary larger than some of the old ones and immediately we find a grabfest among the crib feeders. They want everything i1l sight and they have been getting it. They care not that a young am bition and influential element is com ing forward and is deserving of con sideration. They brush them aside and grab the cash places with an i'm punity that borders on arrogance.
 How much longer will this state, of affairs continue?
 The Democrats have learned the wisdom of passing the p1ums around Note the new and untried young men that the present administration is ap- pointing to the remunerat1ve post ions. This is scientific political ma 7oeuvering and may we'll be copied 5y the c. o. sP leaders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
1zfx FIR Y -DAY SUITS FOR WINTER E'
sslnples Durable, and Warm Is One
 M0de4-E1ats to Wear With It.

Esvefv-1av suits for winter wear must Ehe nRabfe sHbH els 2, sa m n pheity is one of their VI TtAles, loos and Of course. warrut n 4 ssellI ilal nsal has these three characteristics and Is in style besides may be ordered sln navy. black, or brown diagonal cheF- #ffgt The coat reached almost tp the knees, and is, in effect, straight al al though unstitched pleafs on eftneF side of the front and back 1end zI9ll- ness 5to it around the bottom. Vel vsf cellar. wide lape1s. single breasted fa1tening, set-in sleeves. and part belt composed of two straps catching together tfe front and back panels are the points that make the coat differ from others shown The skirt opens in a line that corresp onds to the open ina of the coat. It IS quite full around the bottom, by virtue of its being gor- cd, ana is slightly draped on the right si ide
 With 1t might be worn either a black velvet or g. felt hat to m atch the color of the suit A black velvet one would lend the costume more style, but felt one, on the other hand would be more serviceab1e- A small black velvet hat, with 2 marrow sailor br1zn and a round crown, is trimmed with wings placed at an angle on eith- bon that in encircIfng the crowd holds them In place.
 A felt, which was seen in gray, but could undoubtedly be duplicated to match the suit. is aIsoa sailor having q narrower bri1n and q higher crown than the velvet hat just escribed. Hands Of velvet are woven Into a de- ei gn around the crowd.
 Still another hat that might be worn if the suit is to serve 3 purpose other than for morning wear Is one of the very large black velvet shapes. One especially, is trimmed simply with a si1irred velvet band and q bow placed at the right side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
REAL ESTATE NOTES.

The following papers have been hled in the town clerks office: e
 Warranty deeds: Percy P. Anderson to May Phillips: Ignatz Babel to Sylves- ter Pike: Andrew Larson to Nicholas Turco
 Mortgage daeds: Joseph and Mary Feska to American Bank and Trust Go; Joseph Fseslxa to American Bank and Trust go
 Quit claim deeds: Harris B. Smith to Percy F. Anderson; Harry H Ben nett to Neva A Conger; Elsie D. Will kinson to Annie R. Wilkinson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
F First Superior Court
 Trial Next "Wednesday

The first trial in the fall term Of the superior court is scheduled for next AN ednesday when the action Of Anuie Flynn. guardian, of this city, against Leonard Fl. Gault of w estport, is sass signed. The p1aintiff. who fs g,aTz dian of Marion F. Flynn. las a. two thirds interest in Westpert property in which GauIt has a ene-third in terest It is alleged that GauYt has been occupying the premises since 1898 and the plaintiff wants an accounting. She clains@th the rental is worth $2o0 as year She wants the. court to o5s4eT q sale of the property and the pro sceeds divided
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
PADS AND FASHIONS

Most evening cultures show the hair dressed so close to the head as to give a certain severity of outline.
 Long-haired cream -colored plush is used for evening wraps, and lined with brocaded crepe in vivid co1ors.
 Some of the new Jackets are made with belts showing in front. but hid den under the jacket in the back.
 Wine-colored velvet suits are trimmed with cords of the velvet and buttons embroidered with steel beads.
 A charming evening frock is de- signed of gold lace over a white satin slip, with a black velvet poppy as a dark note.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
Bridget Grimn.

of the death of Bridget. widow of Michael Griffin at the residence of her son Patrick Griffin, 566 Park ave nue. Brooklyn, N. r.. where she had resided since the removal of the New York Betting and Packing company from Sandy Hook some years ago She is survived by one daughter Mar garet, four sons. Daniel of Newtown; Steven and Michael of Passaic, N J., and Patrick of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Michael F'enneII of this city and Mrs. James Green, of Danbury; also one brother, Daniel McInrney of Dam bury. The body will be taken to New town for burial in St. Rose cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-10
pleasing appearance

Medium weight cotton vests pants and, tights. good styles, nicely finished and trimmed.
 regular sizes. regular price 5oc--S9c
 extra sizes, regular price 6sc-745cH Union suits of medium weight. nice cotton, seasonab1e models, tastefu1ly trimmed.
 regular sizes, regular price $1-7ec' z extra sizes. regular. price $1.25-95c Part-wooI vests and tights, excellent styles, nice weight, very comfortable, regular sizes, regular price 75c-83c
 extra sizes. regular price s5c-e9c. Union suits, part wool. fine and soft. nice of fit and finish. liked styles of the season,
 regular sizes. reg. price $1.25-95c#
 extra sizes. reg. price $1.s .so-s1. Is < lightweight vests and pants for. Autumn wear. especially desirable be- cause they combine warmth with their lightness,
 regular sizes. regular price 76c 8sc
 extra sizes, regular price s6ceec