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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04
HERINGTON VOTES $4,000
FOR A NEW HIGH SCHOOL

At a special school election held
at Harrington Thursday bonds
amounting to $4,000 were voted
for the erection of new high
school building, and work on the
building will be begun just as soon
as possible.
The plans for the building call
for handsome, roomy structure
equipped with all modern conven-
fences, including gymnasium and
an auditorium with a seating ca
pacity of 400. Also, provisions will
be made for the accommodation ct
new commercial course that the
board of education is contemplating
adding to the high school curricu-
lum in the near future.
When this building is completed
Harrington will have one Of the best
school equipments of any town of
its size in the state. The town now
has three ward buildings, and the
old high school will be used for pri-
mary work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04
MORTGAGE TAXATION IS
UNFAIR, UNECONOMICAL

"Our present system OF taxing
mortgages is very bad" Samuel T.
Howe, a member of the Kansas state
tax commission told the Sedgwick
county assessors.
He devoted considerable time to a
discussion of the tax on mortgages.
He said that he believes the present
mortgage tax, which is about 2 per
cent, is unfair and uneconomical. AS
a result of the high tax, only about
rs per cent of the mortgages are
listed for taxation. OF mortgages
drawing S per cent interest, 2 per
cent goes to pay the taxes on the
instruments, and this 2 per cent tax
represents about 40 per cent of the
profits. Mr.. Howe believes that II
there was a small flat rate of tax
alton on mortgages, more of them
would be listed for taxation, and
there would not be an added burden
on the borrower.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04
NOW WHO WILL HELP
IN CIVIC IMPROVEMENT

encouragement from so many
sources makes us sure of accomplish
ing much this spring. In a few days
the home-garden plans with prizes
will be ready for publication; but
before they are perfected we want
to feel that this is a movement in
which every one has share.
The Commercial club is a loyal
friend, always back of whatever Is
good for Abilene but We must not
let It do more than its share. Some
of the best citizens are not in an
office or store down town, or in the
Commercial Club. their activities
are in different lines; some Of them
live quietly at home. 1t is safe to
say they chose Abilene for a home
because it Is q good place, and we
know they will want to help foster
the very things that led them to
make that choice.
It may seem good enough as It
is, but a great man once said, ito
live is to change, and to be perfect
Is to change often" Is that not
progress7
Who has a prize ready, 81 to $40
or more-for anything in which he
is particularly interested, or that
would make some place more sight
ly? A little girl will work hard to
make a pretty pansyS bed, or grow a
bouquet OF asters, or improve .
porch with. boxes; and a boy will
gladly dig d bushel Of dandelions,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04

saloons; II not allowed to hold their
meetings in the saloons they would
kneel in the snow or rain II need be,
outside, and pray that the saloons
might be closed. Mrs. Briggs-Wall
was one of band Of 20 that helped
start the woman's Christian temper
ance work. War among nations
would likely abate II women had
equal rights in ruling the nations.
Mrs. Davis talked on patience and
endurance; a discussion followed.
Noontide prayer was opened by Rev.
Hugh Lomax. Lunch was served at
the church. The afternoon session
was opened with the song, Abilene's
Going Dry. Mrs. Paul read Scripture
lesson from Judges 1916 and this
was followed by prayer. Mrs. Brooks
had charge of prison work, assisted
by Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Musser. DR..
Blayney welcomed the ladies to his
church and said the prohibitory law
had been permanently established
and should be enforced and that the
other states must get their cue from
Kansas. He also said many other
good things about temperance work
in Kansas. Mrs. Paul, superintendent
of mothers meetings, discussed the
right OF every child to be we'll born
and the influence of parents on the
child. Mrs. Berger had charge of
the flower mission work. Mrs. Peck
gave a reading, Poor House Nan.
Mrs. BisseN>sang a solo, There was
never a day SO dark and dreary."
Mrs. Haugh had charge of the res
cue work. Mrs. w. D. Nichols read
a letter of appreciation from the
white ribboners to the cZar of Russia.
Mrs. Bissel told of conditions OF
drinking women OF New York, Bos-
ton. Our meeting closed to meet
with Mrs. Paxson on West Fourth,
in two weeks.
q e
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, the high
est salaried woman in public life,
was reelected superintendent of the
public schools of Chicago, Deem
Der 8. She receives 100000 year.
She advocates kindergartens and
other advanced modern educational
ideas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04
COursing Meet at WAKEFIELD

Clay Center Republican: The
coursing meeting scheduled at Wake
field yesterday, was held regardless
of the bad weather. There were
coursing men in attendance from
Abilene, Enterprise, junction City.
Milford, Fort Riley and Clay Cen
ter. 1t was a twelve dog stake divid-
ed in two prizes, first money $S5;
second money $25. The interest was
good, the winners were: First mon
ey, Lady Games Of Milford; second
money, Realization Of Clay Center.
The judging was done by Mr.. Harris
horn Of Junction City. the slipping
By DR.. ]. e. Hewett Of Wakefield.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04
THE TWO CHAMPIONS MEET
Here's a Horseshoe Game Written I'm
Rhyme

It came our way the other day,
when M. H. Hougland went to play
the horseshoe game to settle the
feat, and of course you know Mr..
Cooley got beat. Eleven games they
said would do, Mr.. Hougland, got
nine and Ralph got two. Ralph Coo
ley thinks he's hard to beat, bat his
mind surely changed from his. de-
feat, he received on Thursday of
last week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04

plant a vine or care for a yard.
Books, bulbs and garden tools are
all good prizes. Perhaps you can
suggest some way to use or improve
vacant lots. What inducement 10
needed to get the big boys to use
these lots for real crops Of potatoes
or other vegetables? Phone your of
ferings and ideas very soon to any
one of these two committees:
Mary Nottorf, Mrs. ]. e. Johntz,
Mrs. Karl Riddle.
Karl Riddle, ]. NJ. Walters, F. A.
Wilcox.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04
A Big Sheep Shipment

Bert Funk, living east OF Abilene,
shipped IL single-deck cars Of sheep
to Kansas City. Due to the almost
condition Of the roads,
Mr.. Funk and his helpers were
long time getting the sheep into
town from his farm. which 10 about
two miles east of the city. The band
numbered between 1900 and 1900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04

If you want a nice as
sortment of flower seeds,
buy them at The Abilene
Mercantile Co., they have
the agency for the Luther
Burbank Seeds, the best in
the world. @0-sd&"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04

members of Glass sang a fare
we'll song to their classmates, 10
the tune of Good Night Ladies"
that expressed the sadness they felt
at the loss Of the two young peo-
pie from their society. Through 1t
all the rain fell steadily without,
giving to each Shower" as they
sought their homes in the darkness.
hhh
The news of the marriage of Miss
Erma Haggart to Mr.. James E. Har-
ris of the Salina Steam Laundry, of
this city, took place Sunday in Kan
sas City. Mrs. Harris is in lola, where
she accepted place at the first OF
the season as trimmer, and Mr.. Har-
ris arrived home Thursday.-Salina
Journal. Miss Haggart was trim
mer at the Peacock millinery year
ago and has many friends here.
The eighth annual union mission
airy service was held in the Presby-
terrain church Thursday, with Mrs.
Rachael Davis presiding and Mrs. O.
]. Peters as secretary. A large at
Tendance was present for both morn
ling and afternoon sessions, and
more sincere day of prayer was new
er held. Every missionary society OF
Abilene was we'll represented dur
ing the day and creditably represent
ed on the program. A delightfully."-
planned luncheon was served by the
ladies of the Presbyterian church
and the social hour proved profita-
BILE to all. An invitation from the
Lutheran society was extended by
Mrs. Peters, to meet with them next
year. Words of appreciation to the
president and ladies for their cor
diality and beautiful music through
the day and the lovely luncheon were
expressed by Mrs. E. R. Brown, af-
ter which Rev. A. Casselman pro-
nounced the benediction.
& &c
Miss Flo Oliver, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F. M. oliver, and Mr..
Court A. Trudell were married
Thursday at p. m. at the home OF
the bride in Herington, Rev. j. w.
R. Clardy of the M. e: church Off
ciating. The wedding was a quiet
home affair, only the immediate
friends and relatives being present
Mr.. and Mrs. Trudell left last
night for a honeymoon trip to Kan
sas City and Excelsior Springs, Mo.
They will live at Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. e. Sommers de-
lightfully entertained about fifty of
the Y. P. A. of the Evangelical
church Thursday evening at their
home on East Seventh. Miss Leila
Picking and Miss Clara Hanna as
sisted. The occasion was in cele-
bration of George Washington's
birthday. The decorations were IN
accord with the day. Games and mu-
sic were INDUCED in until a late
hour. Refreshments were served, af-
ter which all departed with the
thought of an evening well spent and
long to be remembered.
zee
The w. C. T. U. held an all day
local institute at the Presbyterian
church Friday. The meeting was
opened by singing Onward, Chris
tian Soldiers and prayer by Mrs.
Davis. Mrs. Davis explained the
work Mrs. Lucas has been doing
among the foreigners and miners at
Pittsburg, Kan, how the money is
spent and the departments, Of which
there are forty-two, are managed.
Mrs. Henrietta Briggs-Wail OF Hut
crimson gave a talk on the work
done by the crusaders in Ohio over
forty years ago, how women went
in bands Of twenty and visited the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04
Farmers and Poultry RaiSers

Have you ever USED sue
cess Stock Powder or Sue
cess Poultry Tonic?
Both are guaranteed to give
satisfaction or money back.
Hence there is every chance to
profit and none to loose.
If your stock is off feed or
not doing we'll feed Success
and you will be satisfied with
the results. If they are doing
we'll see how much better they
will do.
Feed your poultry Success
Poultry Tonic. One IS cent
box for a small flock with
proper housing, sanitation and
feeding will convince you OF
its real worth.
If affected with any of the
common ailments such as rouP
and cholera you will soon
notice a marked improvement
and later a flock of healthy
fowls. '
Ask your dealer for partic-
ulars.
If he is not handling these
remedies he should get in line'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04


was cleverly brought out by MI
McElhenny. The play gives rise to
many comical situations caused by
the professors absent mindednessi
all Of which Mr.. McElhenny present
ed with great success. The love af-
fair behind the window curtain be-
tween the professor and his private
secretary, as shown by their respec-
tive shadows, was one of the best
scenes in the whole play, and was
executed with remarkable skill on
the part of both Miss Moses and Mr..
McElhenny. Mr.. NJ. is a son of E. L.
McElhenny of Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel D. Scripter
have issued invitations for the mar
rage of their daughter, Pearl, and
Mr.. John Underhill the evening of
March at Z o'clock at the Scripter
home in Northeast Dickinson. Mr..
Underhill and his bride will be at
home near Abilene after April l.
A pretty home wedding was SOL
emnized at the country residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mitchell, six
miles northwest of Abilene, We'd
nesday evening, February "a, when
their daughter, Miss Anna, was
united in marriage to Herbert r..
Rom berger, a prosperous young far
mer of Talmage. Promptly at 1880
Miss Gladys Romberger sang Il
Love You Truly" While Miss Anna
Fulton played Memberships we'd
ding march the bride and groom
took their place under the wedding
bells in the parlor where they were
met by Rev. T. B. Adell, who in
simple yet impressive ceremony,
Joined them in the holy bonds OF
wedlock in the presence of over fifty
relatives and friends. Immediately
following the ceremony three
course luncheon was served. At
late hour the guests departed, wish
ing the young couple health, hap
piness, success and cheer. The bride
was beautifully gowned in white sat
in messaline and shadow lace. The
parlor and dining room were decor
ated with ferns and cut flowers. The
many useful, beautiful and valua-
BILE wedding presents revealed the
high esteem in which the young
couple are held. Mr.. and Mrs. Rom
berger will reside on a farm three
miles northwest of Talmage where
they will soon be at home to their
many friends.
On the evening of February 20,
In spite of the rain, a number CT
guests assembled at the home OF
Miss Anna Fulton to attend a
kitchen shower given in honor OF
Miss Anna Mitchell, a cousin OF the
hostess. Mr.. Herbert Romberger
was given a share in the entertain
ment of the evening however and
received from the young men many
articles that will be useful in his
work. OF the company present
Glass No. s of the Talmage Sunday
school was very much in evidence,
Mr.. Romberger being one of their
former presidents. The evening was
spent playing appropriate games,
including a tea towel hemming con-
test by the young men and the pre-
Sentation OF these to Mr.. Romberger
by a married man Of the company.
A short program was also rendered.
Short readings were given from
which one was convinced that the
worst thing about being single was
the thoughts Of it. After refresh
ments the future bride and. groom
were required to unwrap their gifts
in the presence Of the company and
received their first lesson in giving
up to each other. Upon leaving, the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04
For Sale

Red Texas seed oats, quantity
limited. VIM. Page, Detroit.
25w3t*
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04

The Lawrence Journal-World says
of the X. U. senior play: The part
OF the professor was taken by @.
Dean McElhenny. The gradual change
from the absent minded old prefes-
sor, interested in only his books and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04

Enterprise Push: Miss Lena Rath-
ert and Mr.. VIM. Frahm were quiet
" married last evening by Rev. c.
@. Meyer at the G. M. q. parsonage.
They have gone to Abilene and will
be at home on North Kinney street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-03-04

On Tuesday evening, February
16, Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Callahan OF
North Olive were delightfully."- sur
prised by their neighbors upon the
event of their moving away from
the neighborhood, Mr.. and Mrs.
Callahan were the recipients of a
beautiful silver souvenir spoon. The
evening was spent very pleasantly
in talking over old times and with
many happy wishes for the future.
Selections from Mendelssohn and
Chonin were rendered.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-10-09

hat az the right boasts a higher
crown than those on wide-brimmed
models of the passing season. The
velvet is shirred over the frame, and
the exquisite making of this hat pro
claims the work of trained profess
sional. In fact, although many Of the
new oats seem very simple, it is by
no neans a simple matter to make or
trim, them. A cord Of beads finished
with balls encircles the crown. The
vide brim sweeping upward at the
left makes place for further trim
ming, which is sometimes of ribbon
and ornaments, as in this hat, and
sometimes of short soft plumes.
Something between a coolie hat
and poke shape is pictured at the
top of the group. The frame is COW
cred with velvet put on plain. It
forms a background for a cluster of
rich flowers. A bride of narrow
velvet ribbon gives touch of high
style value. It terminates on the I'M
derbrim in long hanging loops Of the
ribbon.
A cleverly draped turban, made Of
velvet, again attests to the work Of
an artist in draping. The material is
caught apparently under large
buckle Of cut steel. This Is the sort
Of hat that appeals to the matron Of
quiet taste but sense OF style that
taxes the art of the designer .
JULIA, eoTToMLEY.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-10-09

The quest for something new in
millinery for fall has begun in earnest
ard there is no indication that the
seekers after novelty and beauty will
be disappointed. Ideas originated by
our own American designers, and
some Others, which the French, in
spite OF the distractions of war, have
had the inspiration and the time to
work out, are more than creditable to
both countries. The new millinery is
rich and chic and sufficiently novel.
There is great variety IL graceful
shapes to choose from. Noticeably
prominent are those that tilt upward
at the back There ara many high
crowned hats and many of uneven
width of brim. This gives the mil
liner endless latitude in the shaping
of brims to suit the individual face.
in fabrics, velvet, satin, metallic
laces and braids bespeak q winter of
rich effects in millinery. This is
borne out by the trimmings of fur, and
Of flowers made of silk materials,
many Of them covered with metallic
gauzes. Cut steel ornaments and
those of beadwork are to be seen ~
al authoritative displays. The most
beautiful of fancy feathers and the
richest Of ostrich plumage testify to
the advance in taste which demands
them in al parts of the country.
Three types Of the new fall hats are
shown here. The big. SOFT picturesque
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-10-09

Everybody is pleased with the light,
gay colors of the coats and sweaters,
golf1ng outfits, and all sorts of sports
clothes in which the feminine half of
the world has gone about this sum-
mer. And now that heavier things
are needed for the crisp autumn days,
the gay colors are to continue, and the
.dashing broad stripes, too. And with
them, white and cream color in heavy
knitted caps, sweaters and scarfs are
not by any means an infrequent
sight
The golfing sweater and cap shown
in the picture is very good type of
the most practical of all these very
practical things. Just now there is a
fad for long wooden scarfs. They are
knitted or woven in all the accepted
gay colors for sports clothes, in white
and in the quieter colors as we'll. For
every woman, young or old, appears
to have walked up to find herself
wanting a wooden scarf, and the. dark,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-10-09

quiet colors are made for the few who
like grave things. One sees these
scarfs everywhere-with street suits
on the shopping rounds, in the autos
along the drives, at the outdoor con-
certs, and on the business girl going
to and from her work. In gold and
light yellow, in rose and primrose
pink, in vivid green and brilliant
cerise they greet the coming autumn
with hues as bright as those of the
turning leaves.
The sweater shown here has col
lar and belt in line with the new
styles, wherein a belt across the
back or extending part way round the
figure is much featured. The cap
to match is made with becomingness
as well as comfort in mind. A scarf,
added to these two pieces, leaves
nothing to be needed for the out-of-
doors life led by those who have
learned to defy the weather.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-10-09

s-s -. zAs.. $40 W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-11

The program. which consisted of mu-
sic and readings was given by the men
under the direction Of Walter b. Nc
Causlanl. NJ. 7. Burns and Rae r.
Butler At the close of the program
social Ganct-4was enjoyed with music
b. Smells orchestra. Refreshments
were served by Mrs. Lola Hurd and
her aids.
Mrs Forest Smith of Augusta. who
has leen visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. $. G. Sturtevant. left Thursday
for a visit in Corinna with her sister,
Mrs Frank Blaisdell
O. H. Rowe left Thursday for Hart
land. where he is soon to move his
household goods, having accepted a
position with the American Wooden
CO.
Mrs rooney Shaw and son Eugene
left IhuI sCay for a visit with rela-
ives in Skowhegan.
A W. G. T. L. Institute will be held
at the Cniversalist church Saturday,
Dec II, under the auspices of the
local Union. A fine program has been
arranged. A dinner will be served at
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-11
PIT7SFIELD
Constitution and Bylaws Are
Adopted by Parert-Teach-
ers Association
NEW ERA AUXILIARY EN-
TERTAINS LADIES' AID

A. !. meeting neld Thursday evening
a constitution and bylaws We're sub
mited and accepted for a Parent
Teachers Association in this Town ana
the following officers We're elected:
President, j. r. Macfarane; vice
president. Prof. S. r. Oldham; secre-
tary, Mrs. G. f. Henry; treasurer, Mrs.
Mary Scribner executive committee.
J. r. Macfarlane. Miss Nettie Run
nells Mrs. ~ r. Pearson. Edwin
Childs. Oscar BiSelow. Meetings will
be held the second Tuesday in each
month.
A union service will be held at the
/ Universalist church Sunday evening.
with an address by Prof. S. K. Old
! ham, who will use for his subject The
| Education of Conscience.
| A very ENJOYABLE occasion occurred
at the Baptist church Thursday after
| noon when the members of the New
Era Auxiliary entertained the Ladies
Aid Society of the unlVersallst and
the Methodist churches. The address
ui welcome was given by Mrs. II. M.
f.ld ana RESPONSES were made by Mrs.
A. r.. Wright OF the ~
ciety and Mrs. n. r, Pearson of the
Methodist Society. A fine program was
given consisting of readings given by
Miss Pearl Belongo, teacher OF ex-
preston at NJ. c. J.. vocal selections
by Mrs. Allie Atwell and piano selec-
lions. Refreshments were served in the
dining loom, where the tables were
decorated with Christmas colors.
Mrs. w. 3. McGilvery is in Boston
for a 10-days visit with her sister,
Mrs. S. r. Haines.
! At a meeting of Waveriey Reoekah
Lodge held Thursday evening there
was a large number present and a
very enjoyable evening was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-11

The cercle Comedie" Of the Uni
versali~t church has recently completed
its organization by electing Reuel Soule
manager and an executive board com
prising Erldon Is. Turner tchairmam,
Rev. Harold ". Haynes (eX-ofticio) and
Miss Blanche Foster The members Of
this club. whose recent presentation Of
The Red Lamp" at the Universgli~t
restry was Very successful, are now
at work upon another play. entitled
The Missing Miss Miller" to be pre-
scented next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-11
BELFAST

The annual meeting of the Baptist
church was held in the vestry last
night when the letter from Rev. ].
Wilbur Richardson of Stamford. Conn.
accepting the call recently extended
him. was read Mr.. Richardson will
reach here about New Years ana will
preach his first sermon as pastor on
Jan. 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-11

Hose Of the fire department rc-
sponded to still alarm at no F'rida! J
afternoon from Al Bridge street. in the
house owned by the keegan estate and
occupied by Harry Mcguire The trou-
bic was du" to a chimney fire which
was extinguished before any damag"
was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-11
James COMBS

The remains of James Coombs, a for
mer resident of East Belfart who died
at the home Of his Son Theodore at
Observation-Disclosures, Mass, were
brought to Belfast this morning for
burial. The deceased lived for many
years in East Belfast where he owned
what was known as the Timothy Ellis
place.