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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Notes From Meme.

Miss Hannah kersten left for three
months sojourn in California.
Miss Elsie Hauch returned Friday
from Kaukauna.
Mr.. VIM. Remich celebrated his
birthday Wednesday evening. We
wish him many returns of the day.
Miss Helen Schram OF Sheboygan
visited at her home Sunday.
School Dist No | was closed last
week on account OF the illness Of their
teacher, Miss Catherine Dooan.
Mrs Jas. Morris OF Mantowoc visit
ed at the Prtchard home last week
Mr.. Plus Wilmas lost "A valuable
horse last week.
The eleven year old son OF Mr.. f. x
Herr got his leg badly crushed. The
boy had the horses hitched TO the eng
ne, aud they got frightened and the
engine tipped and fell on the boys
leg.
Mr. Pete Rock drove TO Spring Val
ley last week with a yoke of oxen. III
is going TO have them trained TO worl
on the State road next fall
Mr.. Fred Eemb has moved with Iii
family near Edwards.
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Notes From WhiteIaw.

Rev Father Cool has returned from
Milwaukee where he underwent an
operation.
John Staudnger who sold his farm
near Amigo last fall bought an acre OF
land from Frank Kolbeck, where he
will build new house this spring.
A baby boy was born TO MIR. and
Mrs. Joe Gressel.
Gao. Benshavel, a school boy fell on
the sidewalk while playing ball and
broke his arm.
Mrs. Leopold Prit2el is on the sick
list
The Manitowoc Cow Testing associa
ton held meeting here in Rank s
hall. The meeting was well attended.
Miss Laura Kohlbeck from Mantle.
voc was visiting at WhiteIaw Satur.
day.
The Whitelsw basket ball team de,
feated the Grimms team at Mangins
hall last Sunday evening. The GrimmS
boys must be green in the game. They
we're seen lighting for the ball after
the whistle blew.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Notes From Two Rivers.

Last week Kahlenberg Bros. shipped
two of their engines to Buffalo where
they will be installed in boats that Will
be used in the Government Lighthouse
Service. Every year a large number OF
order for engines are received from the
government by the local builders
Besides these, six other engines were
shipped to different parts of the coun-
try. The two largest shipped went to
Portsmouth, Maine, and Gloucester,
Mass.
George Hallauer, who is the oldest
settler and resident of Two Rivers, cell
ebrated his 81 st birthday anniversary
last Wednesday,
The Annual Library Ball viii take
place at the Opera House, "Wednesday
evening, April It'll. Efforts will be
made this year to make this ball big
ger success than ever. The entire Gloe
Naidl orchestra has been engaged.
The decorations will be different than
anything heretofore attempted. The
general arrangement committee con-
sists of the following; G. A. Magee, DR..
E. J. Soik, Walter Hamilton.
The Marriage Of Grace Dickson, one
Of the popular young ladies of this city
and Walter karr of Paxton, H., took
place at Grace Congregational church
last Tuesday evening.
After the ceremoy the couple departed
for Paxton, H., who're they will reside
Mrs. John Kurtz is visiting with rel
atives in Mil waukee.
Mrs Henry Saubert of kaukauna
visited with relatives in this city.
Mrs K l.. Voshardt is here from
Chicago fora visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. G.. A. Magee and daughter Eth
elwyn spent Saturday and Sunday in
Milwaukee.
Jos. Scheur has returned from bus
mess trip in northern Wisconsin.
Lucille Mcdonald left last week for
Marinette where she will make an eX-
tended visit with relati yes
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Notes From Branch.

Emil BONN and crew started work
Tuesday to frame a large barn an d sta
BILE for Jos. Sttpek.
Neid. and Stipek are busy pressing
hay In the neighborhood.
A baby girl was born TO Mr.. and MRS
John Barta last week and baby boy
TO Mr. and Mrs. Theo. LaVeck.
Messrs f. j. Schafer and f. W.
Meisnest were at Cato Monday attend
ing a meeting OF the Mantowoc and
Western Telephone company.
Anton Fierst was visitor at Francis
Creek and Maribel last week.
/, f. j. Shaffer received carload OF
shingles on Tuesday
Walter Herman is busy on his new
farm which he recently purchased OF
Mr.. Frank Stokes.
f. w. Meisnest local merchant un-
loaded carload vi corn and bran Mon
day.
The Branch Athletic Club team
will meet the Whitelaw basket ball
team at Branch New Hall on Sunday
March. 81. This will be one OF the
best and the fastest games OF the sea
son as both teams are in good trim and
have defeated all teams they have
played SO far. Don't miss it.
Jos. Carbon received carload OF the
latest and most up to date buggies last
week. Now is the time TO take your
pick.
Don't miss the game Sunday. Come
and pick your favorites. Watch pump
jump
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Notes From baskerville.

MIR and Mr.. John Benzinzer visited
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John Fisch.
er and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank KunZ and Emma
spent Saturday and Sunday with rela-
tives at Manitowoc.
Miss Edith Baugniet Is confined at
the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc.
Mr., and Mrs. Q. Wallan OF Francis
Creek spent Sunday at the Peroudka
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sehloh and Minnie
made trip to Newton last THURSDAY
To attend their cousins wedding.
The Schafskopf tournament at Fsch.
er's hall Sunday was fairly we'll attend.
cd.
Mr., Vim. kares purchased fine
draft horse at the fair Monday.
The Hath Mill here is in fun swing
and is turning out laths Of good quality.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Notes From SchleSwig.


At the Milwaukee county hospital
wbare he had been treated for months
time. passed away Sunday night,
March 8, Mr.. John II Reinholdt a
brother of Mr.. VIM. Reinholdt from
here. The body was brought to kiel
Tuesday morning and was taken to the
residence of his brother Mr.. VIM
Reinholdt and from there it was bur-
ried Wednesday afternoon in the Eaton
cemetery. Mr.. VIM. Broechert otiicia-
ted. Mr.. Reinholdt was born in Ger
many May 8, 1852. Two years later he
with his parents came to America.
They came to New Holstein in 1854.
His parents bought piece OF land In
Schleswig where he grew up in pioneer
life. At Il years he left home and
went west. He did lots OF travelling,
having been in nearly every state IN
the union His main business was sell
ling nursery stock. 80 years ago his
health failed. He was troubled with
epilepsy for years. He made his home
with his relatives The last years he
stayed with hssister, Mrs. j, }, Porter
Milwaukee. A month ago his condition
became serious so he had TO be taken
to the hospital where he passed away
Sunday night March s. Mr.. Reinholdt
was single man, He leaves one broth
err VIM. from here and four sisters, Mrs
J. ]. Porter. Mrs. II. II. Walters and
Mrs. S. c. Parlanan Of Milwaukee and
Mrs. f. G. Gisch of Nanitowoc. Mr..
ReinhoIdt was quiet man and beloved
by all who knew him. May he rest in
peace.
Mr.. John lbe met with an accident
last week while helping saw wood for
Mrs. Maggie Hartman with circular
saw He happened to get too near the
saw and had his thumb and the fore fin
ger cut off his left hand DR.. Nauth is
treating him.
NJ. and Mrs. Vim. Reinholdt were
visiting for couple of days with rela-
tives and friends at New Holstein the
first part of the week
Mr.. Leland Kreiman left last We'd
nesday for Omaha, Neb., where he Will
take a six weeks course in the motor
school. We wish Leland success.
Mr.. Edgar Fluhr who was visiting
with relatives and friends at Marshii'ld
for the last 3 weeks has returned nome
again,
Mr.. Albert Wagenknecht who was
appointed by the directors VI the clti-
zeps bank of Kel as cashier some time
ago, began his new job last Thursday.
We wish Mr.. Wagenknecht success.
Schrieber and Wagner are building
a new cheese factory at Rockville this
spring.
Carl STANCE left for Titan, Neb', last
week to attend the funeral OF his uncle
and also make visit to his brother
who is leaving there.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Notes From Denmark.

Miss Lottie Monette who is employ
ed as bookkeeper at Kriwanek Bros.
store spent the week end with her par
ents at Duck Creek.
Charley Hershman who purchased a
King touring car at Kriwanek Bros.
is having the time OF his life these
days in spite of the sloppy condition OF
roads.
EMPLOYEES OF the Farmers telephone
Co., installed telephone in the resi-
dence of Mrs. 7. Bradley last week.
This line is fast becoming one OF the
largest in this section, and a motion
was made at the annual meeting held
recently TO make connections with a
long distance telephone, move which
would be greatly appreciated by pres
ent subscribers.
MIR. and Mrs. NJ. r, Heiser OF Gibson
are the happy parents OF little son.
Mr.. Chas. Kalkoske spent few days
Of last week at Cecil, his former home,
visiting old acquaintance and attend
ing TO business matters.
After visiting friends and relatives
at Curtiss Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Barteme
returned home Saturday.
Owing 10 the celebration at Coope S.
town on We'd, st. Patricks day the
young ladies sewing circle will not
hold their usual weekly meeting but
will hold their meeting the following
Wednesday at the home of Elizabeth
Heiser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Duckart OF
Stangelville we're guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. j. Heiser Sunday. Mr., Duck
art intends to leave in few weeks for
California to attend the Internationa
Panama exhibition.
While repairing pump on his farm
Friday morning Mr.. Paul Secora had
the misfortune Of having his right
hand badly crushed, when fixture
connected with the vane IF the wind
mill became loose and fell striking
him on the hand.
Mr.. and RS. Joe Geimer and family
babe farewell TO their friends here,
Monday when they departed for Dako.
Ia where they will make their future
home. MIR. and Mrs. Geimer were resi-
dents Of this place for several years and
have many friends who regret their
departure but wish them success in
their new home
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Notes From Liberty.

Mr.. and Mrs, Carl Schultz were
Manltowoc visitors last Saturday
Louis Bleichwehl celebrated his
thirty first birthday last Wednesday.
About fifty guests were present. Cards
and games were played, AT eleven
o'clock sumptuous supper was serv.
ed. 1t was late hour when the
guests departed wishing Louis many
happy returns Of the day,
Walter Weerts spent the week end
st Manito.oc visiting friends.
The farmers In this locality certainly
take 70 the automobile Three cars
were sold within the last few days,
Carl Kruger and VIM Matthias buy
Ing Fords and Herman Thiel purchas-
my Paige. 1t is sure thing that at
least two more cars will be sold in this
immediate vicinity within short
time.
Mass Bros. were busy saving wood
In this neigh borhood last week.
Frank Mass purchased three year
old colt from Mrs. Anton Erickson.
Confederation S2lO
Miss Clara Jonas spent the week end
at Manitowoc.
liver Gulikson underwent an opera.
ton al the Holy Family hospital las,
Monday. The last reports were tina,
be was getting along nicely.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
NEWS FROM COUNTY
Notes From Collins.

Mr.. Pat Donovan who was operated
upon for appendicitis at Green Bay
few weeks ago, returned home last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Wagner are
the happy parents of baby boy who
arrived March 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Duchow are
parents of baby boy, born March 9Th
Congratulations.
The weather is very nice at present
The snow we had Monday will make
the roads muddy.
Mr.. John Polack celebrated his
birthday last Sunday evening quite
a number OF friends gathered to pass
the evening. Cards and other games
were played. At midnight supper was
served and all returned home at late
hour wishing Mr.. Polack many happy
returns of the day.
MT. w lJChbShPi NSASD'"NN $3.50
birthday last Monday evening and all
that we're present had good time
At midnight supper was served and at
a late hour all departed for home.
Mr. Henry Mahnke celebrated his
birthday March 9. All his friends
gathered TO pass the evening III playing
cards and other games AT midnight
supper was served and at late hours
they all departed for home,
Miss Eva Streckert celebrated her
birthday March 10. All the young
folks gave her surprise party that
evening. All kinds of games were
played and the evening was pleasantly
spent. On departing they all wished
her many more birthdays.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Notes From MiShiCOt.

Miss Mable Cochenet entertained at
party Tuesday. Covers were laid for
fourteen girls Nora Stuck, Nora
Stein. Nora and Ida Weinfurther,
Amanda Plockleman, Jennie and Lucy
Stoneman, Paula Frank, Leona Leven-
hagen, Anita and Viola Schuer, Elsie
Cretton, Anna Brouchoud, and Ruth
Hoist.
Miss Anita Stelzer entertained at a
party birthday last Tuesday evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stelzer enter
tanned party of friends Wednesday
evening
Mrs. Andrew Frank is visiting rela-
tives at Sheboygan.
Mrs. George Larson has returned
from Mantowoc where she has been
vistmng IA past week.
News has been received here of the
arrival of twin boys at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Moore of Walla, Wash.
Miss Frances Sibersack and Mrs.
Wacker are here to visit their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Silbersack. Mrs.
Wacker will return Friday but Miss
Frances will remain home for few
months.
On Saturday evening, March 18th,
the Mishicot team was defeated in
close game by the Marquettes of Two
Rivers. The game was exciting and
was played at full speed to the final
whistle. Final score was - to a
Mrs. VIM Vertz is visiting her sis
tiers at Menasha, Wis.
Miss Edith Baugneit svery i'll at the
Manitowoc hospital. Her condition is
most critical. She is suffering from
typhoid. and has been delir
ious for five days. She was taken to
the hospital in the ambulance We'd
nesday morning.
Mr.. Fred Drews is sick a bed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos, Skwor spent Sun
day at Denmark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cbas. Levenhageu en-
tertained at dinner party Saturday
nj ght in honor of Mr.. Elmer Koch.
Plates were set for ten.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
This is Rubber Weather
We are Ready Wit. Big Stock of
the Best New Rubbers for Women
and Children at the Right Prices

Better get yourself pair of good rubbers without de-
lay they cheaper than doctor bills you know We have
the largest of womens and chldrens
footwear of every description in this section It's new
stock and includes spons and styles for Kidney heels
Not a rubber admitted to stock before had
satisfied ourselves that it absolutely reliable And
choose your rubber footwear here confident that
you getting the very best quality possible the price
and value not to be exceled anvwhere in Mantowoc
At this time of the year the slipons in various styles
light, cool and efficient.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Notes From OSman.

Miss Sophia Stiefvater is visiting
relatives and friends in Manitowoc.
Miss Cora Kings spent Sunday at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Mullins.
Mrs. August LEM celebrated her
birthday last Wednesday evening.
Everybody present had an enjoyable
time.
Mr.. George Grady, a teacher at -Four
Corners, spent Sunday al his home.
Miss Laura Mullins celebrated her
birthday last Sunday evening. A
pleasant evening was spent by those
present.
Mr.. Con Sullivan returned Monday
from Seymour where he bad been vis-
ting with relatives.
Miss Margaret Grove, training
school student was home over Sunday.
Miss Margaret Grady spent Sunday
with her parents.
Mrs. Ellen Grove entertained a
number of friends last Friday evening,
the occasion being her birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mullins and
Ruth, and Mrs Dan Mangin from
Maple Grove visited the John Mullins
home last Sunday.
Miss Isabel Grove is home from
Mantowoc where she had been visit
ing relatives.
Pat Cornell has sold his farm of 50
acres in Meme to Chas. OFT. Consid-
GRAFTON $500 Mr.. OFT has had the
farm rented the past few years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Pioneer of Cremation.

Sir Henry Thompson introduced ere
nation into Great Britain shortly after
the closing of the American Civil war
Using reverberating furnace, he re
duced a body weighing l44 pounds to
four pounds of lime dust within fifty
minutes. Encouraged by Thompson's
success, DR.. lie Moyne installed an
improved incinerator in small, one
story brick structure on hill over
looking the town of Washington.
Three years after his pioneer crema-
ton he died and was cremated in his
own Institution
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Notes From ST, Nazianz.

Mr.. VIM. G. Groh visited over Sun
day at Sherwood with his brother and
son.
Mr.. Mic FIJI, our banker is laid up
with rheumatism.
Mr.. Norbert and Herbert Letten-
berger from Kiel were callers here
Tuesday.
Mr.. Ed Goerthoefner had an opera
ton for the second time. He is now
recovering.
Mrs. +. j. Bast has returned from q
weeks stay al Chicago
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Scored for the Cat.

Billy has a kitten and his little
neighbor has a poodle, and both little
boys often quarrel over the relative
merits Of their pets. one morning the
owner of the little poodle dog was get
ting the best Of the argument, for his
pet had bath each day. he declared
and therefore was much cleaner than
the kitten. But bright idea saved
the day for Billy. Huh" he indig
nantly burst forth, My kitten dry
cleans hisself four or five times "a
day Exchange.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Justice in Haiti,

The theft of governmental funds In
Haiti Ia very common. II one of the
subjects or officials is caught in the
act. or even suspected along such a
line, It Is merely a question whether
he lives or dies In such cases the
president drops clay manikins on the
cemGst floor OF his private office. II
the manikin breaks the prisoner dies.
II 1t fails to break he lives as long
as the moist atmosphere OF the prison
he is confined In will let him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Saved on School Books.

che word "tightwad" Is forever as
ISOLATED, in my mind, with a farmer
near whom we lived when ! was a lad
In the country, says a correspondent.
lie kept his Oldest hoy, bright young
ster, in the second grade for moro
than two years because he didn't want
to purchase a new reader for him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18

county OF ManitOWOc
|, Patrick j. Carberry, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the foregoing statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
+. J. CARBERRY,
Cashier.
Correct. Attest:
JOSEPH A. kELLNER
HERMAN A BRUSS
(Notarial Seal Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of March, 1915.
HENRY ELMER, Notary Public.
My Commission expires sept T. )9l6
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Chief Uses for Platinum.

One-third of the worlds supply or
platinum is required in dentistry and
another ,hird for Electrical purposes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18
Keep Sunny.

Store little sunshine in your heart
and the gray days will be easier. Co
lumbia State.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE ST. NAZIANZ STATE BANK
located at ST. Nazianz, State of
Wisconsin, at the close of business on
the 4th day of March, 1915, pursuant to
call by the Commissioner of Banking.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18

So"htS VI Ah"hipo"No
|, Mic Fill, Pres. of the above nam
ed bank, do solemnly swear, that the
foregoing statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
Nc FILz,
President.
Correct. Attest:
WIN. &. GROH
JOHN J. KOENIG
(Notaral SeaD Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of March, 1913.
JOHN f. KoECk, Notary Public.
My commission expires Feb, Is, 1911
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18

oiN u W NloooNoiN SIS.
County of Manitowoc '
|, George Reuther, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear,
that the foregoing statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
GEORGE REUTHER,
Cashier.
Correct. Attest;
w. n. kILLEN
Jos. REITMEYER
(Notarial SeaD Directors.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this llth day of March, 1915
JOHN j. kIRCH, Notary Public.
MY commission expires August 20, 1851
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-03-18

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE MARRIED. STATE BANK
located at Married. State of Wis
consin, at the close of business on the
4th day of March 1915, pursuant to call
by the Commissioner of Banking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-29
AGREE WITH BERLIN PRESS
Provincial German Papers Say u
S. Leaves No Alternative

Berlin, via London, July 27.- :
The comment of the principal pro-
vincial newspapers agree with that
of the Berlin press. that the Ameri-
can note is entirely satisfactory and
leaves Germany no alternative ex-
cept to continue her submarine war
fare against hostile commerce re-
gardless Of consequences, unless
Great Britain, as a result Of the
note from Washington.
sees fit to change her illegal block
ade policy"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-29
London Admits German Offensc
Grows Stronger Every Day
TEUTONs CANNOT BE DENIED
Climax of Campaign May BE With
held Two Weeks, However
Seek to Cut OFF Slavs
From PetrOgrad

London, July 27.-Harder and
harder the Germans are pressing
upon Warsaw, with the probability
of that stronghold falling into the
hands of the TeutOns growing
stronger as Mackensen and Hinden'
burg press on. 1t is only a matter
of time, military experts admit, be-
fore Warsaw falls.
Yet the climax of the struggle
may not come for two weeks.
The advance of the Germans
from C0urland through
KOvno, evidently with the intention
Of capturing the railway lines lead.
ing to Pctrograd, and thereby cut.
ting off direct railway communica-
ton between the Russian and Polish
capitals, is making fair headway.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-29
INITIATE CLASS
OF $50, HAVE BIG TIME

About $50 Woodmen and Royal
Neighbors from Abilene and the
neighboring camps Of the county at
tended the big Woodmen day cele-
bration at Salina yesterday evening.
The visitors were met at the train,
by committee of salina Woodmeh'
and Royal Neighbors and were es-
corted up town to the Woodmen
hall. the Abilene drill team leading
the parade. At 1880 o'clock pa
rade was formed at the lodge hall.
Three bands. drill teams from abb
lene, Junction City, Manhattan, Sa-
lima and Tescott, about 1000 Wood
men. 450 candidates and $50 Royal
Neighbors marched in the parade.
The initiation was put on In Con-
vention Hall by the Salina officers,
and was followed by social gath
ering at the Woodmen hall. Refresh
ments were served and the visitors
were given a royal reception. The
affair was the largest of its kind TO
be held in this part of the state.
w. E. Blye, venerable consul OF
the local camp, and the Abilene drill
team helped handle the crowd at
Convention hall. A number Of the
initiates were from Abilene and
vicinity.
The Royal Neighbors from Abb
lene won the prize of SIS offered for
the camp of visiting Neighbors hav-
ing the most members present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-29
SMILEY PREDICTS BUMPER
CORN CROP FOR KANSAS

Topeka, July 27.-Only an early
frost can prevent Kansas from rails
ing one of the best corn crops in
her history. The acreage is small
Ter this year than when the state
produced its record crop of corn in
1895, but growing conditions today
are almost ideal. These are the
statements OF e. ]. Smiley, secre-
tary Of the Kansas Grain Dealers
association, and they are based on
personal observations made in
eighty Of the 1O5 counties, besides
reports received from correspon-
dents in all parts of Kansas.