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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Nauahtycal.

What is the difference between
port and starboard?" asked thezboy.
"Port is the left hand and star
board the right" replied his father
"Why do you ask?"
"oh. nothing much, only Tommy
Jones got fresh, and / landed port
on his starboard eye"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Fleet Back in harbor.

Norfolk. Va.-The torpedoboat 10
tilla of the Atlantic fleet has complet
ed sporting practice" of the Virginia
capes and has returned to Hampton
Roads. There are about twenty-five
boats In the fiotilla.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Nora'a Oejusjon.

Lady-You quite understand. Nora,
I shall only be at home" every We'd
nesday from 3 to g?
Nora-Yes. mum. ITO herselD
Nora. you've got heavenly situation.
The mistress only at home for two
hours a week.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Then Il Was Different.

Doctor-Here, have this put up. II
will cost you about SO cents.
Patient-Doctor, will you lend me
the so cents
Doctor-Let me have the prescrip-
ton. There, you can now have 1t
allied for a quarter. The item
scratched out was nerve tonic.-Ne-
braska Awgwan.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Not Wariike.

Would you go to war II your coun-
try called you, Mr.. Jobbles?"
81 might. and then again l might
not"
What do you mean by that?"
IF the first call sounded like a
mere invitation. I would wait to be
sufficiently urged"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10

You're lucky man." said Jones
to his bachelor friend Sweeney. You
don't have to buy shoes for a wife
and two kids"
mo, replied Sweeney. but ! have
to buy shoes for a Fearless Six"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
sept. 8. ist4.

Russians attacked Germans or
left bank OF vlstuia, occupied
stryI region and captured Forty
fifth Austrian regiment near kras
nystaw.
German right wing checked near
Paris.
Kaiser directed attack on Nancy.
British cruiser Pathfinder de-
stroyed by mine.
Germans levied war tax on cap
tured cities.
France called out recruits OF
1915.
French fleet bombarded csttaro
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
horueaian Bark sunk,

London. The Norwegian bark
Clint has been sunk. but it's crew Of
fourteen was landed safely. The
CLINT was vessel of SS4 tons gross
and was built in 1875.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Heard on the Football Field.

Dunn Nut--Look at 'em In that mud
How will they ever get clean?
Wiseacre-Huh! What do You sup
pose the scrub team is forf-Tigei
Club.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Sept. Q. 1914.

British and French forces crossed
the Marine In pursuit Of Germans.
Germans evacuated Upper A.
SAGE.
Battle at Rawa Russka.
Austrians evacuated Russian Po-
land.
Germans captured Maubeuge and
10000 men.
Japanese force Of 10000 landed
at lunkow.
Force Of 10000 natives from In
dia landed In France.
Kaiser protested TO President
Wilson against alleged use OF dunn
dun, bullets by the allies.
British cruiser captured the
Noordam with German reservists
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Art Discussion.

II understand the War department
is sculpturing an army" remarked the
man who likes action.
81 wonder what kind Of a model
he's using"
Il don't know. hope II isn't pa
thence on a monument"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
A Treat for Ma.

Eyes. we girls are going to camp
out"
"Oh, we are going to take mother
along to cook. She needs vacation"
Judge.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10

A New Jersey barber is the inventor
of comb that can be attached to
one blade of pair OF shears to save
time in cutting hair.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Cold Proposition.

Hubb-Meet any icebergs. coming
over on the steamer?
Gotham-Well. yes; was intro
duced to girl from Boston.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Guided by instinct.

II a chimpanzee Is wounded II stops
the bleeding by placing its hand on
the wound. or dressing II with leaves
and grass.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10

But II man is fooli = and doesn't
know Il. it's a sign that he has no
wife to instruct him.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
An InsupersbIe Objection.

Nell--I wouldn't marry the best man
living.
Belle-But. you know. nobody ever
expects the bride to marry the best
man.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10

A genius may anticipate his fame,
but only fool would anticipate his
fortune
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Sept. 10. 1914.

General Won stein admitted de-
feat by allies.
seigians reocoupIed Termonde.
Aerschot and Dlest.
Russians invaded Silesia and
menaced Breslau.
Austro.Germans defeated at Lub-
lin.
Russians suffered reverses In
East Prussia.
Germans defeated by British In
| Nyassaland. Africa.
Panic In Cracow; Archduke Fred
erick admitted loss Of 10000 men
in Gaiicia.
British house Of commons voted
to add 100000 men to regular army.
Pope issued appeal for peace.
Sept. II. 1914.
German line west OF Revlgny re-
treated, but captured fort near Yer
dun.
French recaptured Muelhausen.
Germans marched south from
Client with 6elgians In pursuit.
Serbs took Semlin.
Montenegrins captured Foicha
and Joined Serbs In advance on
Sarajevo.
Germans defeated invading Fin
land force at Lyck.
Russians occupied suezawa and
Hatna.
Austrians resumed offensive near
Lembers.
President Poineare sent message
to President Wilson denying use Of
dumdum bullets.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Drink Denlson's Coffee,
For your health's sake.

Better song in the heart than two
I'm the fiat upstairs
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Sept. 8. 1914.

Russians took Nikolaletf and MI
koIaJow.
Austrians defeated Serbs near
Mltrovica.
Serbian Invasion Of Bosnia be-.
gun.
French defeated Germans on the
ourcq.
Severe fighting at vItry.
British merchant cruiser Oceanic
wrecked on coast Of Scotland.
Austrian government appealed
to Jews In Poland to fight against
Russia.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
Sept. 2, tstA

sept. Y, 'slR.
Austrlans ,etreated and Russians
closed In on Przemysl.
Allies forced Germans back
from Nanteuil to verdun, German
right wing retreatlns across the
Marine.
German defeated BeIsIans near
nellie and marched on Client.
Germans repulsed at capelle-au.
6ols.
Germans destroyed Dlnant.
British submarine attacked Ger
man fleet In Brenerhaven harbor
American ambulance corps al
work In field near Paris.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-09-10
wAvrcn MEN AND WOMEN. Now Ia the
WAN GU time to learn the barber trade. Bar

bers in great demand. Special rate
now open for 80 days. Only short time required.
Tools furnished and commiss paid while learn
ing Gall or write Moler Baber School, ID Com
mercsl St., Salt Lake City, Utah.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
ohituarx-Charles Wilson

Charles Ambrose Wilson was
born in Abilene, Kansas, February
16, 1894, and died Tuesday, Aug
ust 10, 1915 of injuries received
twhen he fell distance of fifty
feet, while working at the Security
mills. He was the only SON of Mr.
and Mrs. John Henry Wilson, and
at the time of his untimely death
mad attained the age Of FL years. b
months and days. During the
early days of his life he was educat-
ed in the Abilene schools and
|tnrough his ambitions had become
1uite a genius as mechanic. For
several years he had been employed
by the mill company and had always
been one of their faithful and trust
ed employees.
On May 8, 1915, he was married
to Miss Elizabeth Mcpherson at
Junction City, they returning to
Abilene to reside. During series
of revival meetings held at the
Methodist church last February,
Charles Wilson gave his heart to
God and united with the church.
Friendship occupied the greater
sDace in his heart, having friends
being considered by him as great
asset. Now that he has passed to
the great beyond, a host of sorrow
ing friends 5Oin in extending to the
bereaved widow and his parents and
sister, their sympathy in this, their
time of sadness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

grand affair. Two hundred are ex-
pected TO attend from here. Abb
lene is organizing a Lutheran band,
which will be on the Job Friday.
The principal speakers for the
day will be; President Tury OF MID
land college. Atchison. Kansas;
President Philblad OF Bethany col
lege, Lindsborg. and Rev. Achten-
berry OF Tesoott.
Judging from the happy little
faces at the library this morning,
Miss Mildred steevess first ATTEMPT
at public storytelling was a sue
cess. Her gracious friendliness won
the audience, and her happy choice
and manner of presenting flower
myths and fairy tales met with de-
clded approval.
The !. o. o. +. and the Rebecka
lodges gave a farewell surprise to
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Herr, who leave
soon for their future home in Cali
fornia, last evening at the lodge
rooms. Refreshments were served
and many voiced their regret at
their departure. Mr.. Herr was pre-
scented with a fine gold watch chain
and fob and Mrs. Herr with an ele-
CANT lodge pin. They long have
been members of these orders and
are held in high esteem by the men,
bers.
Mrs. John Baer cordially enter
tanned the Iris club at her home
nine miles north of town on Aug.
II. Mrs. Paul Bryson, Misses Ruth
and Hazel Bryson, Mrs. John Fish
err, Mrs. Claude Jones, Mrs. Her
bert Ross, Mrs. John Baer and Mrs.
Harry Ross were club members pre-
sent. A variety of fancy work was
shown. The hostess was assisted
by her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Ross
and her two nieces, Misses Mildred
and Esther Beck of Waynesboro,
Pa, in serving a tasty luncheon.
The club adjourned at 6:35 to meet
with the Misses Ruth and Hazel
'Bryson on Aug. 81. Mr.. John Baer
was a pleasant caller at the clos
ing hour.
Mrs. H. H. Henderson was hos
tess to the D. M. c. club Thursday
afternoon. Although the weather
was quite threatening, there was
quite number present Mrs. Mary
Franklin of Peoria, Ill, who is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Will Mullin, the
club president, was a guest. Mrs.
Henderson served DELICIOUS lunch
con of cake, ice cream and fruit, al
ter which the club adjourned to
meet in two weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
HOFFMAN DIED
RECENTLY IN CALIFORNIA

Word has been received of the
death of Matthias Hoffman at Long
Beach, Cal. Mr.. Hoffman will be
remembered by the old settlers OF
Dickinson, as he was one Of the old
est pioneers OF this county, who
moved to California about thirty-one
years ago. c. Hoffman of Enter
prise and Leon Hoffman of switzer-
land are brothers, while c. Hoffman
of south Dickinson is son. Mr..
Hoffman was about ninety years
old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
WILL TEACH IN SPAIN
Miss Gladys Tufts Appointed Teach
er In School There

Miss Gladys Tufts daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Tufts, has ae-
cepted an appointment to an English
school in Madrid. Spain. and will
leave New York, Sept. 20, to take
up her new duties. The appoint
ment comes through DR.. Haywood.
one Of the trustees. who is familiar
with the work being done by her
on the ehautauqua circuit where she
has been engaged for the past three
seasons. Miss Tufts will have
charge Of the gymnasium work and
teach history. She win sail from
New York Sept. 20.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
Commercial Rooms Refinished

The billiard and pool tables were
moved into place again today and
the club rooms are again in use.
The new hardwood floors, racks and
decoration make the rooms one OF
the attractive places Of the town.
Cue racks, with individual lock-
ers for private use have been in
stalled and members can now keep
cues locked up for their own pri-
vate use.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
ABILENE MAN
PASSED AWAY

Word has been received here OF
the death Of Lyman Nelson How
land, brother of Emory Rowland OF
this city, at Waitsburg, Washing
ton, August TO-" Deceased was "a
years old. Emory Rowland and
daughters, Misses Florence and
Ethel, who are visiting in the west,
we're present at the funeral.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
ONE OF THE BEST DAIRY
FARMS IN EASTERN, KANSAS.


100 acre farm, room house,
barn 2Ox4O. barn 5Ox72, smoke
house, dairy house, hog house, ce-
ment floor, Fl stanchiOns; cement
floor in large barn. Two 1OO-ton
silOs. Windmill water piped to
house, barn and feed lots. Farm
all in tame grass, except 20 acres
corn land. All smooth and tillable.
best of soil. 2 miles Of osawatomfe.
1000 population. SO miles OF
Kansas City. This is a fine home.
Price 5000 per acre. one-hat
time. per cent. Other bargains
close to Kansas City, where land is
bound to enhance in value. For par
ticulars, address
CHAMBERS & CHAMBERS,
osawatomia, Kansas. Sole Agent&
12w2t s1<;f>.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
River Up and Down Again

The Smoky stood at II feet this
morning at 6 o'clock. Since then
it has been falling and was at the
Is foot 8 inch mark at noon. The
creek was out of its banks, due to
heavy rains in north Dickinson, but
II is falling now. Colby, Kansas,
reported an inch and 9 half Of rain
Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
School Shoes
FOR GIRLS

A splendid lot of shoes for
growing girls. Made on the best
model OF lasts and made to fit.
look we'll and wear better.
Many kinds to choose from.
Impossible to describe them all
in this space.
Come early and get first choice.
Our fall stock is arriving every
day.
These prices cannot be beat,
quality considered.
,2h to 7.............$1.0 90 to $3.50
liz to 2...........$1.75 to $2.S5
9 to 11.....$1. 20 to $500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
FOR BOYS

Boys need shoes oftener than
anyone else. School will soon
open. Save part of the school
shoe expense by fitting the boys
out here.
Sturdy stylish shoes for rough
and tumble youngsters.
Made to fit growing feet and
calculated to stand hard knocks.
You should welcome this chance
to save money.
Here are some of our prices.
~ to 5 15..........$1.0O to $3.50
11h to 2....-....-$1.75 to 1925
81 to 71.........$1.5O to $500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

Marriage license was issued to
Gustaye Brumbaugh and Lizzie
Longtime, both of Navarro.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

Miss Gladys Koch of Hope has
been elected AN instructor in the
commercial department of Bethany
college, LiDdsborg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
FOR SALE

We have some very desirable
resident homes. well located, on
best streets. at sacrifice prices
ranging from $1,000 and up; to
10 rooms. We also have houses to
lease.
@. e. cAPsEY co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

Miss Georgia Amess and Mr.. Glib
bert Ray Matthews were married by
Probate Judge Tappen last Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

Abilene is doing plenty of buy
ing nowadays. Twenty cars of mer-
and material were receiv-
ed today over the U. P.
Marriage license was issued by
Probate Judge Tappen today to Mr.
Robert Lester of Burdick and Miss
Ora Hammond of Harrington.
B. S. p. Crumpton has sold his
interest in the Abilene mills anu
will leave the city soon. The fam
fly has made many friends here.
H. ]. Hodge received a tele-
gram from Herbert Hogue at Hous-
ton, Texas, saying they were all
right, but property damage great.
A handsome display Of AbilenA
IC made in Gleissner's window. This
is the window display made In drug
stores all over the country and is a
good advertisement for Abilene.
Jack Moore, a negro, who was
arrested Saturday night, charged
With carrying concealed weapons,
plead guilty in Quinn's court this
He was given 80 days in
The county jail.
-Hiland Southworth who under
vent an operation in the University
hospital at Kansas City, is getting
.long very nicely, much better than
expected, as the operation was
very serious one. Mrs. Southworth
s in Kansas City with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
RECENT REFLECTIONS

-Chas. Cruise has purchased the
w. G. Triggs bungalow, in the
Matteson addition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

The big union Lutheran picnic
which was postponed last June, be-
cause Of high water will be held
Friday. August 20. at solomon.
Lutheran churches Of Central
Kansas are uniting 70 make this a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19
q q

Mr.. and Mrs. T. v. Richmond oil
Toronto. Kan, have issued invita-
lions for the wedding of their
daughter. Margaret oden. to DR..
RAYMOND B. Miller, WEDNESDAY
september /. in the Methodist Epis-
copal church at Toronto. DR.. MIL
Ter recently came to Abilene from
barnard, purchasing the dental Of
flee of DR.. w. T. Triplett. In his
snort residence here he has estaD-
lished a good practice and made
raanv friends. DR.. Miller is q grad
nate Of the Kansas City Dental col
leee Miss Richmond has visited
here frequently. She is . graduate
a Baker University and is q most
popular young woman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. N. d. Collins OF
Manhattan are the parents OF
girl. born last month. to whom they
have given the name. Betty Irene.
Mr.. Collins was formerly mempef
OF the high school faculty here.
40 / s,....a - Ae
sssAirs.s L. .Rsap entertained party
Of young folks at her country home
northeast of Abilene yesterday at
teruoon in honor of her, son Floyd .
seventh birthday. His Sunday school
class and teacher were invited.
Those present were: Opal samp-
son. Wayne Hayes. Elga Towne,
Lucille stuck, Lucille Rogers. Isaac
Rush. Dean Callahan, Floyd Keep
and their teacher, Edith Gish. and
meg and Iris Callahan and Alice
Reep. The afternoon was pleasant
" spent playing games, after which
Zee cream and cake we're served
About six o'clock they were brought
TO town in Mr.. Keeps auto. all hav-
ing had a delightful time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

The L. L. class of the Lutheran
Sunday school will hold socia
meeting at the home Of Mrs. c. S
Brewer Tuesday afternoon, August
II, at $3.50 o'clock. A full atten
dance is desired.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Griswold of
Kansas City, Mo-, announce tho
birth of a daughter, August IL
The name of Bertha May has been
given her.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

Swift
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-08-19

Miss Eileen Price entertained
fourteen of her friends at her homo
on South Buckeye last evening in
honor of Miss Mildred Dyer Of EN-
poria. The evening was spent at
$500" - "a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-01
RE JOINDE WILL
BE OUI BRIEF
IHLAlG5E
IS Subject TO Be Discussed by
County Agent Zl7n at Sat
ufday's Meeting.

County Agent linn reports that he
held four meetings last week with a
total attendance of eighty-six far
mers. surveyed sixteen farms and APP
pointed eight demonstrators. visited
three corn club boys and gave in-
strrctions as TO fertilization and till
age of their corn. He reports the
attendance at the court house Satur-
day the largest yet More than forty
farmers came in. Lime was the sub
ject discussed during the lecture
hour. Many questions along other
lines were asked. He is in Clay dis
trict this week holding meetings as
follows:
Salt Well. June 1. at F:S0 p. M
Adamsvil1e, June ., at 1880 p. m.
Pine Bluff, June 5, at 1850 p. M
Shinnston, June 4. at 1850 p. m.
At p. M Saturday the subject OF
tillage wiz be discussed in the court
house
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-01
And Then Germany Must Send
Early Reply or Relations
viii Be Severed.
TO CONSULT HIS CABINET
Is Wilson Before He Does any
Taking about the German
Reply TO. His Note.
~ An.oe,Arrn p.Ess,I

--,N.CMoST -I,,,.<ss-s. s-provf-
WASHINGTON June i, -.
cent wilson toto coee9 , Is ~
not feel 1t "oolo pc We i t,a. l.1 ~
discuss GernanSs feptS g e $1,000. al
lean note untn aite1 ne u<.l -
his cabinet ana ssuoieo lursnes 10 LIZ
important Quesuons .tnSoiveo- Y.
president said the An1er1can .re5o1n---
der however, would not oe many GAYS
DELAYED
Tomorrow Count Bernseorn. the the
German ambassador viii see the
president In well-informed quarters.
however, it is said he Is not IN etoSes
touch with his government because
of difficulty IN communication. The.
outward calm in executive quarters
however. emphasized the deep concen--
tration and earnest attention wafce
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-01
IIAE lANs CONTINUE
40 MARCH ONWARD
H Nssec,ArEo rRrssi

EoaE. via Paris. June 1.-The fol-;
aoMSng Official statement OF the ope9
lions OF the Italian military forces
issued tonight by Genera! Ca
dorna chief Of the general STAFF -
The advance of our troops beyond
the frontier of Tyrol-Trentino contm
sues and we have occupied the impor
anfhelghts OF Zugna- about four niles
north OF Ala Upon this height The:
s Ataistrlans sometime ago ordered
forfreas built Our vigorous artfHeEy
action upon the plateau being fo1S
lowed 1pthe fire Of the Austrian fort
Besderette. diminished in intensity and
sourinfanfry soEdly established Itself
upon the field. Our front adrancinE:
inEals Sugana has arrived within9dve:
miles OF BoTgo The mountain of Bel
vedere also In our hands A bat
talon and a half of Austrians w5fn
gnaxhfne guns attacked our Alpine:
troops In 6eh1e of Monte Crosse ON
the Carnda frontier May 50 The Al
piue troops repulsed five attacks. de-
.lSEered one afrer the other. after
wh5ch they took the offensive IN 4.
violent rain and thick fog. purtinf
their asHants 10 fight Our losses
were tight