davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30
LETTER ADDS NEW CHAPTER
Two Sets of Trustees Claim the
Election

A new chapter to the Shady Brook
church controversy has been writ
ten. A petition filed in district court
in which the plaintiffs are r. G.
schlesener, G.. P. Weber and Will
lam Tucker, states that these three
men are trustees of the church and
that the congregation has voted to
Dust the pastor. From this statement
August Rindt and Gotthilf Schles-
ener dissent, and say that they are
the legally elected trustees and that
the pastor has not been ousted'
This is the new chapter:
Woodbine, Kan, July rs, 1914.
Woodbiue, Kan, July 2S.-Editor
Reflector: In the Reflector OF July
%, 1914, we, the undersigned, read
the article headed, Refuses to Be
ousted; Church Trustees Sue TO
Eject shady Brook Church Pastor"
This matter has been misrepre-
,ented and therefore we, the under
xigned. legally elected trustees OF
said congregation, kindly request
you TO print in Syour next ISSUE q
few facts regarding the trouble men
tion concerning the Lutheran con-
greEation west Of Shady Brook, Kan.
Rev. L. Brauer was called TO said
congregation in 1907 by q unani-
nous vote Of the congregation, ne
being stationed at EIlinwood' Kan
sas. At the time. Every thing went
wen all these years and not one Of
the members had the slightest sur
mise Of Pastor Brauer teaching false
doctrine. Last January. however
through q synodical report. the con-
creation was informed Of 3 contre-
versy between Pastor Brauer ana
the faculty q the Lutheran esmin-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30
FIND wakefield MANS
BODY IN THE RIVER

Wakefield, July 29.-The body OF
William B. Dennis, deputy fish and
game warden, was found floating on
the river near here this morning by
friends, who instituted search for
Mr.. Dennis, when he failed to re-
turn home last evening. Yesterday
afternoon Mr.. Dennis took boat
and started down the river alone.
That was the last seen Of him alive.
When he did not return in the ev-
ening, the family began searching
for him, but his body was not dis
covered until 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
In recent months Mr.. Dennis had
been subject to fainting spells ana
everything indicates that he was
seized with one Of these while in the
boat and fell in such a way that the
boat capsIzed and in his helpless
condition he lost his life. The boat
was found floating near the body.
Mr.. Dennis was a married man
and he is survived by his widow and
two grown children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30
MOHLER URGES FARMERS
TO HOLD UP WHEAT PRICES

&c. Mohler, secretary OF the state
board of agriculture, in recent
speech told why Kansas farmers
should stack their wheat: Said MI
Mohler:
"Although it may be figured that
ISL million bushels, at say 70 cents
a bushel, will put $1O5,O0O,OOO in
to the pockets Of the Kansas farm
ers, that amount, or whatever the
total may be, by no means suggests
the full significance OF the year 5
crop. Besides the money returns 10
the wheat growers, 1t contributes TO
the prosperity and happiness Oh
countless Others. It's blessings are
inestimable.
many extensive growers In the
wheat belt proper will doubtless
find it impracticable to stack, ana
others will thresh from the shock
and rush their grain to market as
fast as transportation facilities make
possible, because they need the
money. But these conditions seem to
make stacking all the more desir-
able. By cooperation among the
neighbors Of locality. the farmers
NAV get together and stack their
grain and thresh at their conven-
fence. thus safeguarding their own
interests, and at the same time oy
40 Withholding the wheat, helping
the other fellow who must sell.
Lower prices naturally follow
big productions, but It is imperative
to the farmers best interests to hold
pr,ces at the highest level good man
arement makes possible. It is the
dollars that count with the farmers
rather than the number Of bushels
he has garnered, and he should 40
every reasonable thing to secure
maximum returns from the wheat ne
has Dumping wheat on q glutteo
market makes conditions in which
the grain Spectator revels, but IN
wb,eh the farmer finds no JOY.
staeking clears the land for early
nlowing. ana experience has proven
snrly plowlng advisable. The gram
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30
ary at st. Louis, Mo.

ally at 0Ls ANOoAoB N'AS'
Said faculty had written a few
articles ON the essence of faith in
which they taught doctrine contrary
to the Scriptures and the confession
of the Lutheran church. The con-
gregation being informed, requested
TIL. H. Juengel, president Of the
Kansas district, to appear and dis
cuss this matter with the pastor In
the presence of the congregation.
After two discussions, though the
president failed to bring Scriptural
proof for what Rev. Brauer declared
false doctrine, the said president
suspended Rev. L. Brauer from the
synod on the gath day Of June, 1914.
After the suspension the president
demanded of the congregation that
IT discharge Rev. Brauer. The rea.
result Of this dealing is, that the
congregation is divided as follows;
Thirty-one voting members standing
by their pastor and the remaining
Is are his opponents. The present
congregation west Of Shady Brook
consists Of 81 voting members, whose
legal trustees are Gotthilf schless-
ner and August Rindt with Rev. L.
Brauer, pastor.
The trustees mentioned In your
last issue are trustees elected By
the opponents and not recognized
BY the original congregation.
(Signed):
AUG. RINDT,
GoTTHILF sCHLEsENER,
Legal Trustees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30

cific will follow suit tomorrow and
that an embargo will be declared on
New Orleans as well as Galveston.
The failure to supply enough
ships to take the wheat out Of Gall
weston and New Orleans has brought
about this new condition. Terminal
elevators are loaded to the limit.
Eight thousand cars are standing on
the tracks in Galveston. The Rock
Island and Santa Fe have notified
the other lines that wheat for ex-
port shipments to Galveston will
have to be held on the originating
line until August 2.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30
RAND GIVES TWO CONCERTS
Motored to Solomon, Then to . anc
1 Corn Roast

The Abilene band filled two en-
eagements last night, playing al
Solomon for an hour and later IN
the evening going to the U and l
annual corn roast at the II. >.
Stevens home south of Abilene. Be-
tween forty and fifty cars left ADJ
lene shortly after o'clock for SOL
ONION and made good time. With the
exception of the road on West Third
Abilene. the road was in fair condi-
tion The concert at Solomon was
given in the city park, and was at
tended by several hundred Solomon
folks in addition to the Abilene DEL
egation, and the large crowd ap-
plauded the musicians work entnus-
iastically. The entertainment, Whlcn
was arranged by the Solomon Com
mercial club through the secretary
g. w. Hamilton, editor of the SOLO
mon Tribune, and H. A. Poe, secre-
+orv of the Abilene Commercial
club. At the close of the concert
Mavor ]. J. Jenness invited the band
men to an ice cream treat, which
was served in the park by the ladies
Of the Presbyterian church, and
nassed around the cigars after the
musicians had eaten the Ice cream
and cake. Solomon proved a royal
| host.
At the U and I corn roast, the
hand played several pieces and en-
loved the famous hospitality OF the
U and folks. Between four ana
five hundred persons attended the
annual affair. Tubs OF fine sweet
corn and stacks of hamburger sand
witches. sliced tomatoes and pickles
and iced tea we're placed at the dis
nosal of the Abilene visitors, who
number many beside those who came
from the Solomon entertainment
and the disposal was rapid ana
hearty.
The only accident on the trip oc-
curred when q car from the Red
man garage went into ditch on
the way to Solomon. This car car
r,eI the larger band instruments. In
attempting to pass q car, the RED
man machine got too far to the side
~ the road and the windshield ana
brake rod were broken put tne
car continued the trip. A blowout
followed later on.
Those to whom the band Is IN
debted for taking the musicians are
r. Sterling, Harold Hoover r
G. Redman, Paul GIeissner, Q. L.
brown, J. e. Johntz, Ames Rogers
DR. H. P. Mera, Chris Baumgartn
and Alva Moore. The crowd all en-
flowed the trip. despite dust ana ne
oueut stretches Of rough road.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30
REFUSE WHEAT FOR
GALVESTON SHIPMENT

Because the Santa Re and Rock
Island lines IN Kansas have refused
to accept wheat shipments for ex-
port trade out Of Galveston until
August 2. a world Of wheat is held
up in central Kansas. In this county
wheat Is being hauled to elevators
and stays there without being ship
ped out because the Santa Re and
Rock Island lines refuse 20 accept
Il for export shipment to Galveston
II Il expected that the Missouri Pa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30

What does glorious to family ana seH
broadening or narrowing life? Are going to commune
that close copanonsp with things which the past several years mas
rendered too familiar thinking of frightening up D mere
and there about with CHEEKY Rug Carpet new LIMO
leum light Window Drapes something in urnture ibis
store rich with appropriate suggestions for room IN nome
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30

going through the sweat in the stack
improves its quality, its color. con-
dition and test. Stack hreshing may
be done at any convenient season, by
fewer men, and when temperatures
are lower"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30
FRANCE PREPARES FOR WAR
Troop Trains Ready 70 Bear Soldiers
Away

Paris, July 2s.-The French gov
eminent and people appear qule'ly
to be preparing for war. The gov
eminent is simply awaiting the oe-
cision of Russia.
Troop trains are ready and rep
resentatives Of the army are on duty
IN the telegraph. telephone and post
offices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30

a W. Hurd today purchaser :
lax Buick touring car Of 3. Z.
couIsou. This Is the last OF the frss
shipment Of these popular cars. An
other shipment is expected so0n-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30
nr. Rlaxner on Vaeation

Or. r. s. Blayney left for Estes
Park, Colo. where he will spend .
vacation for several weeks. During
his absence there win be no morn
ing church service ct the Prssbyter-
ian church. DR.. Blayney expects To-
return about August 80.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30
STATE LEAGUE TEAMS
AT SOLOMON SUNDAY

The salina and Great Bend teams
win play at Solomon next Sunday.
The chautauqua Is on in salina now
ana 80 the Sunday game Win Dc
transferred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-30
Ru.si.n War Office Sends Out Or
ders 20 Troops
LOOKS BAD FOR ALL EUROPE
May Piunge Several Nations ine'
War, Though Hope Of Avert
ing the Struggle L.
Expressed

London, July az -
zation OF Russian troops In the
aouthern and southwestern districts
has been ordered by the Russian
war office, according TO dispatches
received here.
II is argued in official circles that
although this action dangerously
d,m,nishes the chances Of maintain
ing European peace. 1t does not nee
essarily imply a rupture OF relations
between Austria-Hungary and Rus
ala The hope is still expressed that
some European power may yet sue
coed in bringing about an UNDER
standing between those two states.
London. July 29.-The Austro-
Hungarian government declared war
against servia by manifesto which
Is one of the briefest OF historys mo-
mentous documents.
Germany paved the way for TINS
daclaration by announcing her re-
lection of the British proposal 10
hiring four powers together in con-
ference for mediation. Germany
explained that her ally could not
be expected to submit her acts 70
an European council, as though she
were one of the Balkan states.
This announcement preceded the
declaration of war only two hours
and gave an exhibition OF the per-
1ectlv harmonious workings or the
partnership between the two nations
which stood firmly together through
the Bosnian crisis of 1903.
St. Petersburg holds the decision
whether an European war Is 70
hreak out which would shift the
balance of power, If not rearrange
the entire map of Europe, Negotla-
lions are afoot there between the
Russian foreign minister, Sergius
Sazonoff, and the Austrian amDas-
sador, which are designed TO 10
calize" the conflict.
AuSIT1A NNOnOy ava
Vienna. July 29.-It is with
feeling of intense relief that the peo-
nle in the dual monarchy look Tor
ward to a war with Servia. For
several days it has seemed newt
able. and war was formally declar-
ed. N%N@Nt4
Whether the war will be con1ineu
IN the two countries cannot be SAID
but the feeling on this point IN nlsh
official circles is optimistic.
Even certain knowledge that Rus
sia would intervene, however, woulu
not cause Austria to hesitate a mo-
ment or alter its course in the
slightest.
Adyices from Belgrade say that
the servian capital is now located
at Nish, where the Skupshtina ina
tional assembly, met today. All Ser
VANS between 18 and so years OLD,
able to bear arms, have been calieo
ont Mobilization is proceeding rap
lily, although the peasants "nO
have to leave their harvesting, are
reported to be much discontinued.
The Militaerische Rundschau re-
ports sharp fighting along the River
Drina. where Servian volunteers VINO
attempted to cross the river, were
resolutely opposed by Austrian IRON
tier troops. 1t also reports that SER
VANS fired ON their own river trans
ports by mistake, killing and wound
ing a number Of Servian soldiers.
There was an abnormal rise IN
the price of provisions today II
caused great indignation on the
part Of the public, who flocked 70
the markets to lay in stores in an
ticipation of possible scarcity
vegetables in many cases trebled In
nNfanH
Arizona republican., 1914-09-25
MIDNIGHT AUTO RIDE
 ENDS IN DISASTER
Columbia Company Girl severIy In.
 jured, Is Now in Hospital

Miss Pauline Reeves, member of the Armstrong Baby Dolls company, ap- bearing at the Columbia theater, is at the Phoenix Hospital, suffering from severe bruises about the head and body and possibly internal injuries as a re- suit of being struck by an automobile early this morning, while standing at the side of the car in which she and another girl of the company and two Central avenue, four miles from town, after the close of the nights perform ance at the West Adams street play house.
 The young womtn from the theater accepted an invitation to take a ride after the show. They were riding along on Central avenue when the engine stopped. While the young men were engaged in making regains the young women alighted in the road. Miss Reeves stepped short distance from the car at the same instant that anOth- CT car approached from the north without lights and running at a high rate of speed The speeding car struck Miss Reeves and threw her severa feet. The driver of the car without lights did not stop but proceeded to- wards town. It was impossible to se- cure his number.
 Miss Reeves was picked up. placed in the car and hurried to the Colonia hotel, where Dr. C. Hughes directed her removal to the Phoenix hospital There it was found that she was in jured about the head and body anf was possibly injured internally. Shortly before coming to Phoenix Miss Reeves spent six weeks in ar Fl Paso hospital as a result of ar automobile accident and at that timt there was grave apprehension tha she would not recover
Arizona republican., 1914-09-25

dusk with no greater success The brunt of the resistance has naturally fallen upon the infantry. In spite of the fact they have been drenched to the skin for many days, their trenches have been deep in the mud and water and in spite of the ln- cessant night alarms and almost con tinuous bombardment to which they have been subjected, they have on every occasion been ready for the enemy's infantry when the latter at tempted to assault, and they have beaten them back with great loss Indeed the sight of troops coming Up has been a positive relief after he
 long and trying hours of inaction l under shell fire.
 The object of the great proportion of the artillery the Germans employ l is to beat down the resistance of their enemy by a concentrated and prolonged fire, and to shatter their nerve with high explosives before their infantry attack launched. They seemed to rely on doing this with us, but they have not done so, though i it has taken them several costly eX- Ieriments to discover this fact
 From the statements of prisoners it appears they have been greatly disappointed by the fact the moral effect produced by their heavy guns and despite the actual losses inflict- ed, has not been at all commensurate with the colossal expenditure of am (; ne.l ed. But this is not to imply their artillery fire is not good, for 1t is more than good; it is excellent But the British soldier is a difficult per- son to impress or depress, even by immense shells filled with high ex- plOsive, which detonate with terrific force and form craters large enough to act as graves for fire horses. The German howitzer shells are from eight to nine inches in calibre, and on impact they send up columns of greasy black smoke. On account of this they have been irreveTently dubbed coal boxes, black marias, or Jack Johnsons' by the soldiers Men who take things in this spirit are, it seems. likely to throw out
 calculations based on the loss of
 morale so carefully framed by the German military philosophers.
 "A considerable amount of info-- nation has been gleaned from pris oners. It has been gathered that our bombardment on the fifteenth pro- duced a great impression. The opin- ion was also reported that our in : fantry makes such good use of the ground that the German companies are decimated by our rifle fire before our soldiers can be seen
 From an official diary captured by the first army corps, it appears one of the German corps contains an ex- traordinary mixture of units. and if the composition of the other corps is similar, it may be assumed that the present efficiency of the enemy's forces is in no way comparable with what it was when the war com menced
 The losses in officers is noted ;.s having been especially severe. A brigade is stated to be commanded by a major; some companies of foot
 guards by one year volunteers. while
 after the battle of Montmirail one | regiment lost 55 out of 50 officers. ''
Arizona republican., 1914-09-25
Show With a Punch

The show with the punch-one that
 they all talk about-thats the Elm
 press show this week. That the
 management has made good in it's
 promise to introduce this week the
 best bill of the season, has been at
 tested on all sides. One patron even
 went so far as to proclaim that if
 the house kept up the present stan
 dard of vaudeville seating room soo1
 would be at a premium. The remaI k is very much in order, for if ever
 moneys worth was present at a local theatre, the Empress is paying ir- terest on the principal sum invested this week. Four headline acts make up the excellent bill Acts whose ability cannot be questioned after seeing them. To miss the show this
 week is to truly miss a treat. Much
 might be said in favor of the show, but it is one of that kind that must be seen to be appreciated. An nouncement is made that on next Tuesday night an all-around feature bill will be presented Included in the bookings is Charlie Edenberg, we'll known in sporting circles as
 Battling Nelson's foremost sparring partner MT. Edenberg is seen in an act entirely his own, and one that
 possesses an atmosphere of original ity not usually seen in vaudeville.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-25


 Asne the German retirement has been hurried.
 There was a strong wind during the day accompanied by a driving rain. This initiated against aerial reconnaissance.
 "On Sunday, the goth. nothing of importance occurred until afternoon vixen there was a break in the clouds and intervals of sunshine which were hardly enough to warm the soaking troops. The Germans took advant- age of this brief spell of fine wealth CT to make several attacks against different points. These were all re- pulsed with great loss to the enemy, hut the casualties incurred by us were by no means light "In one section of our firing line occupants of the trenches were un- | Ger the impression they heard a military band in the enemy's lines just before the attack developed. II l is now known the German infantry started their advance with thei- bands playing. The offensive against one or two points was renewed at
Arizona republican., 1914-09-25
The Massacre

When the Biograph people put Blanche Sweet in the list of stars be- fore the moving picture fans of Amer ica they did an artistic service that will not be soon forgotten. When they lost her they lost one of the best act resses ever seen in America either on the stage or on the screen. One or the greatest films ever produced With Blanche Sweet as the lead is The Massacre" at the Plaza today. It Is worth while. There will be shown in addition Explosive D. a Kalem; An American in the Making. Who s Who" and a "Broncho Billy picture
Arizona republican., 1914-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS
"savina of Younq Anderson"

The feature picture at the Lion theatre today is a two-reel Reliance photoplay called the Saving of Young Anderson It's a good story well told, the acting and photography being especially good. "A Red Mans Heart is story of mining camp
 in which Francelia Ellington takes the part of an angel of the settle ment. It is very interesting ami sure to please The comedy in today's program is by the American players
Arizona republican., 1914-09-25
COOPERATIVE STORES

BISBEE, Sept. 24.-A cooperative system by which several thousand employees of the Copper Queen Con- solidated Mining company will oper- ate for their own profit company stores here and at Morenci TyrOnS and Dawson. will be inaugurated on October l. The stores have been op- erating at profit of about ten per ae-t