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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
We KINDLY EDITOR

William Allen White: Nothing
matters with an editor. Lie about
him, steal his business, elope with
his wifes hired girl when company
is coming, sue him for libel, shoot
at him during the closed season,
kick his presses into the street, and
then buy his past due notes at the
bank and foreclose on him, and
still the editor will stop in his own
grief to lay a flower on the bier Of
the man who has mistreated him.
1t never fails-this charity Of the
editor. The dead beat has his
faults; but also he has his good
qualities, and when he dies. the
editor, who knows them, presents
them TO the community all furbish-
ed and shining for the family scrap
book.
There may be times, when the
editor gets off on the wrong foot
but when death comes, when sorrow
finds it way into the household, the
editor always is there with a few
well-chosen words, and kind. So be
gentle with your editor. Remember
that whatever horse-thieves, liars or
arsonists he may prove you to be as
you walk through this vale of tears,
at the end OF the journey the editor
stands always waiting with the
laurel wreath to bind about your
brow, as you go to glory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
A MUDDLED MESS

Dispatches from Washington
state that officials and army Off
GERS describe the Mexican situation
today as follows:
First: The furore and the public
ity attending the calling out of the
national guard and rushing OF
troops to the border were designed
for political effect. 1t was believed
by the administration that the popn-
lar and congressional demand for
action could be controlled.
Second: That President Wilson
did not mean to fight, was demon
strated to army and navy officers
when American cavalrymen were
ambushed and massaered at Carri-
zal, and the United States army was
not ordered to avenge that barbar-
ity.
Third: High army officers at the
border and in Mexico have written
to their wives in Washington and
other parts of the country assuring
them that they do not believe Presi-
dent Wilson means business.
Fourth: Neither the army nor
the navy has a scrap of paper to
indicate that either must be ready
to do a certain thing at a certain
time even in the event OF an emer-
gency.
Fifth: The most powerful lieuten-
ant Of Carranza, Gen. Alvira obre-
yon, is now an outspoken pacifist
lie has assured the Mexican popu-
ace that there will be no war.
Sixth: The influence Of William
-ennings Bryan again dominates
he administration and the president
las returned to the Mexican policy
4 his former secretary of state.
Maybe you can figure out what
wilson is trying to debut 1t is
yident that he does not know
imself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
HARVEST HAND WAS LEAV-
ING WITH BOSS'S SUIT

Saturday Glenn Haugh took a
young man by the name of George
Nelson to his home south of town
to help harvest. The harvesters ac-
tions aroused laughs suspicious
and this morning with shotgun in
hand, he met his intended wheat
shocker coming out a bed room
window with one of laughs suits
Of clothes, worth about SIS. Sheriff
Hassler was called, Nelson was ar
rested and this afternoon in JUS
tice Quinn's court he pleaded guilty
to charge Of petty larceny and
was sentenced to thirty days in Jail
and the costs of 1925 were assess
ed against him. Nelson is a nice,
clean appearing young man about
twenty years of age and he was
given a good lecture by Judge Quinn
who imposed a minimum sentence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
CHANCES OF LONG LIFE

A recent account of the tables
prepared by the United States gov
eminent as to the death rate and
the expectation of life shows an ad-
vantage in this respect among wo-
men over men that will probably
surprise some readers. 1t begins at
birth and continues throughout life.
Thus it appears that among females
there is marked advantage during
each of the first twelve months of
life, and that among white females
the death rate is lower than that for
males during each year from the
first up to the age of ninety-four At
the very beginning of life after birth
the death rate for the first month
is % per cent higher among native
white boys than among girls and for
the whole of the first year it is 20
per cent higher Another interesting
fact is that when a child has reached
the age of one year the chance that
it will die during the year just be-
ginning is only one quarter as great
as it was at the beginning of the
first year.
OF course there must come time
when the mathematical expectation
of life begins to decline materially.
The figures show that the death rate
begins to diminish from about the
age of twelve, that is, fewer of the
total die each year from that
time on. In connection with what is
said more fully of the progress of
the decline it is noted that about
the age of As the ratio is almost
exactly the same as it was in the
third year; at 62 it is a little more
than during the second year, and at
so it is about the same as in the
first year. A rather gruesome state
ment declares: THE native white
man at the age of 102 and the ma
tive white woman at SO have ap-
the same prospect of
dying within one month that they /
had at birth"
Another interesting part of the
report shows the relative advantage
n longevity between the city and
he country. 1t is found to be con-
'iderably in favor of the country up
% nearly the extreme of age when
he cities show a slight advantage
n the matter at hand little throws
light on the causes for the differ
,nce between city and country in
ongevity, but probably the adyan-
ages OF good air and lack of crowd
ng play part, while crimes of vio-
ence and more or less pronounced
dissipation are more to be consid-
red in the cities, as also the slums
nd all that they imply.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
NO MORE MEMS COLLARS AT
2 FOR 25c-PRICES ADVANCE

No more can men buy linen and
soft collars at Abilene clothing stores
at two for a quarter. The local re-
tailers today received notice of a
az c per collar increase in the price
and hereafter collars will be sold
at only the 15c straight price. This
change in price went into effect
today. The wholesalers and manu-
facturers claim that the great in
crease in the cost Of labor and ma
terials necessitates the advance in
price.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
OFFICIALS RECEIVE POOL
HALL LICENSE APPLICATIONS

F. B. Beagle applied for a six.
month pool hall license at the regu-
lar meeting of the board Of city
commissioners this morning and
Clyde Rogers made application for
a bowling alley he will open at 315
North Spruce street. All pool hall
licenses expire June 80 and are is
sued July l for a period of six
months. The Chamber of Commerce
also made application for pool and
billiard table licenses.
The commissioners allowed the
bills and transacted other
routine business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
WARD BARBER TAKES A
POSITION WITH sHERWIN co.

Ward Barber. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Barber, left for Kansas
City 10 take a position with the
well known Sherwin-W Williams Paint
Co., with which his father has been
connected many years. Ward is one
OF Abllene's finest boys. He was
graduated from X. U. In June and
win nAhe q success in his chosen
businees course.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
Neighborhood Gathering

A pleasing neighborhood gather
ing was the picnic on the j. NJ. Wal
tiers lawn last evening. A big sup
per was served and fireworks anus
ed old and young The following
families and friends participated:
w. D. Nichols, H. NJ Howard, j. s..
Engle, Mr.. Blachly, w. A. Stacey,
b. D. Whitehead, C. E Rugh, j. NJ.
Walters and Ernest Kugler.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
11-YEAR-oLD BOY STATES
YOUNGEST TRAVELLING MAJ

Marysville, July 1.-Wilfred
Hurst, the 1l-year-old son OF C. d.
Hurst, OF this city, who travels for
Whiiteker Bros. Of Topeka is cover
ing his fathers territory while ne is
recovering from injuries he received
when his auto turned turtle as he
was en- route TO oksto, ten miles
north Of here. The little fellow Is
successfully handling the business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
Bury Baby Daughter

The funeral services for the
eight-months-old daughter, Ida, of
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Appleman. who
died Saturday afternoon at 1870,
were held this morning at the home,
South Cedar, with DR.. F. S. Blay
ney in charge. Burial was made in
the Abilene cemetery. The parents
have the sympathy of neighbors and
friends in their loss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
New TeIephone Directory Que

The United Telephone Company
new directory from the Reflector
Press was being distributed TO the
business houses today. The new
book has many new features, in
GLIDING a margin letter index, and
is by far the best yet edited by this
company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
TO REMOVE BODIES OF
TROOPERS FROM MEXICO

City of Mexico. June 30.-Minis-
ter of War Obregon instructed Gen.
eral Trevino. the Mexican command
er at chihuahua. to inform Consul
Garcia at Ell Paso that no impedi-
ment would be placed in the way
of the American authorities il they
desired to remove the bodies Of the
American troopers killed at Carri-
zal TO American territory for bur
iAl.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
Card OF Thanks

We desire to publicly express our
heartfelt thanks to the kind neigh
bors and friends for their aid and
sympathy in the loss of our little
girl.-Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Apple
man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
Advertised Mail

For the week ending July 3rd;
Cecil Allgire, W. ". Brady. Norman
Carter. R. T. Gibson 2, Chas. Hell
man. Pat Lamb, Giles Nickerson,
Joe Moon, Cecil Murphy. Peter
Peichin, p. C. Preston, r. J. Ring
lar, A. Sloan. Jack Undevaeh, Char
ley Warn, Herman Wood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
Neighborhood supper

Thirty adults and children of the
neighborhood we're served at a six
o'clock picnic dinner last evening at
the Elmer Browning home, North
Olive street. After the repast the
evening was spent at social CONVEX
sation and games.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
MAX WALTERS TO MANAGE
BANK AT GLENDALE

Max Walters, who is now one Of
the owners Of the Glendale Hard
ware and Lumber Co., at Glendale,
Saline county. Is to be manager Of
q new bank soon 10 open there.
Glendale lie q new town on the sa-
lima q Northern railway.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
Swift-Drake

The publication of a marriage IL
cense issued to Miss Maud Swift
and Mr.. @. c. Drake, both of this
city, in the Kansas City Times this
morning, was the first intimation
that Abilene friends had of their
marriage. Miss Swift's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. D. A. Swift, did not know
of the wedding and it's particulars
late this afternoon. 1t comes as a
surprise to all. Miss Swift is re-
turning home from Cincinnati where
she has been teaching in business
college and Mr.. Drake left his con-
tracing work here to meet her in
Kansas City. These are the suppo-
sitions by friends here who are await
ing the confirmation of the mar
riage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06

Announcements have been re-
ceived by old Abilene friends of the
marriage of Kenneth A. Hayes and
Miss Margaret Colder which occur
red at the home of the brides par
ents in New York City, June 7. Mr..
Hayes is the son of Mrs. Frank Bak-
er-Patterson of Aberdeen, Wash,
and formerly lived in Abilene. The
young couple will make their home
in Aberdeen, Mr.. H. taking a posi-
ton in the HayesN& Hayes bank.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
Mrs. Michaelis Reappointed

Governor Capper has announced
his reappointment of Mrs. Agnes
Michaelis, Nickerson, as a member
OF the board of managers of the
state soldiers home at Fort Dodge
and the Mother Bickerdyke home at
Ellsworth. The appointment is for
the three year term. Mrs. Michaelis
is a past president of the Womans
Relief Corps and is well known in
Abilene through frequent visits to
her brother, w. H. Burnham. The
other members of the board are ].
N. Harrison, Topeka, and H. R.
Wells, Lewisburg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
Crowther-Baird

A pretty and informal wedding
was that of Miss Lillian Baird and
Mr.. Willis B. Crowther, which took
place Friday evening at o'clock at
the home of the brides father, Mr..
Andrew Jackson Baird, of Salinl.
The Rev. Alexander G. Bennett, d.
d., of the First Methodist church,
performed the ceremony in the
presence of the relatives of the con-
tracing parties. The bride, pretty
young woman, of the blond type,
wore a quaint, old fashioned gown
of white organdy. The bodice was
of the short wasted effect and the
fichu was used. The skirt was cut
walking length and full and many
ruffles and lace trrimed the gown.
She wore a corsage bouquet of pink
rose buds. The bride is prominent
in the First Methodist church. Mr..
Crowther is city attorney Of salina
and is asking the Republican nomi-
nation of county attorney. He is
popular with a large circle of
friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
Birthday Surprise

Some thirty of Miss Esther Huck-
soils friends went out to the L. w.
Hucksoll home last evening while
the family was out joy riding and
afforded the young lady complete
birthday surprise. The event was
wholly informal throughout and
very enjoyable Ice cream and cake
were served. All departed at late
hour wishing her many more years
OF happiness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
Picnic Supper

Twenty-Five persons were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Arndt, West
Tenth street, at picnic supper last
evening. 1t was one of the delight
full Fourth Of July functions held at
different Abilene homes. A musical
program of several numbers was
given.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06

Announcement is made Of the
marriage of Maude Hopkins Hoag
and Charles Clark Pemberton in
Kansas City, June 80. The bride is
former Abilene girl and has many
friends who will extend best wishes.
They will fake their home in Kan
sas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
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Davis Ross

The Kingman Leader-Courier has
the following to say of the wedding
of Miss Martha Davis and MIR. Rol-
and w. Ross of Harrington: Miss
Martha Davis of Kingman and Mr..
Roland w. Ross of Harrington were
married at the home of the bride S
parents, DR.. and Mrs. N. C. Davis,
on North Main street Thursday af-
ternoon, June %. Rev. E. o. Cole
Of the M. E. church performed the
ceremony. The whole affair was
marked for it's simplicity After the
ceremony at noon a wedding break
fast was served. The bride and
groom left on their honeymoon trip
which will take them through the
northern lake region, Chicago, In
dianapolis and other eastern points.
Mr.. Ross is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Ross of Harrington, who, with
their daughter, Adina, were the
only out of town guests at the we'd
ding. He is an employee in the ac-
counting department of the Rock
Island railroad at Harrington and is
assistant to the chief of the depart
ment. He has prepared home for
his bride at Herington and there
the young people will go to house
keeping Immediately after the re-
turn from their honeymoon. Mrs.
Ross has been exceedingly popular
with the younger social set of King
man since she came here with her
parents seven years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
SOCIAL DO|NCS OF THE WEEK
The Fourth on Lyons Creek

A party of Abilene and Enter
prise people spent the Fourth at
the private lake of S. w. Muenzen-
mayer, five miles north of Wood
bine on Lyons creek and had an en-
'joyable day. Mr.. NJ. has $40 acres,
mostly pasture, and has made a
fine lake with an island in the cen
| ter and built himself two comfort
able summer cottages by the lake
and in an elegant grove of oak
trees where the family spends the
heated months. The house and lake
are supplied by spring water piped
from big spring nearby. The lake
is well stocked with fish and several
boats afford fine sport An ice house
filled from the lake ice affords an
abundant supply to the neighbor-
hood. Mr.. Muenzenmayer and his
estimable wife placed the party I'M
der obligations for the hospitable
manner in which they were treated
and the day will be long treasured !
as one of ideal enjoyment.
& & &
Mrs. Norman E. Rees entertained |
seven little neighbor boys at her
home south of town last Thursday,
the occasion being her little son
Leonard's seventh birthday. After
being entertained with games two
course luncheon was served. All
report having good time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06

Mrs. H. H. Henderson was hostess
to the members of the d. M. c. club
Thursday afternoon at her pleasant
home four and one-half miles south
east of town. The members were all
present at this meeting. The after
noon was spent as usual with fancy
work and conversation. Mrs. Hen
derson served cake and coffe, as
sisted by Mrs. Huston, who was a
guest of the club.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-06
SlOugh-NIcKee

Miss Cannie Slough, the daughter
of Mr., and Mrs E. E. Slough, and
Mr.. Royal Mckee, a son of Mr. and
Mrs. Il. P. Mckee of this city, were
married at the home of the brides
parents in Solomon at six O'Clock
Wednesday evening. The bride was
goWned in white crepe de chene and
carried a bouquet of white sweet
peas. After the ceremony "a three
course wedding supper was served
to rassembIed friends and rela-
tives. Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Mckee,
Mr.; and Mrs. L. p. Mckee and Mr..
and Mrs. d. T. Mckee attended
from here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
TIMES REPUBLICAN, MARsHALLTOWN iowa DECEMBER 1916


have avaaled myself Of privileges that
would have relieved me OF the direct
consequences. did this In order that
charges might be squarely put and the
responsibility placed where 1t justly
belonged.
Praises Lawyer.
Il retained for my counsel one OF the
ablest and cleanest men in the state of
Iowa. in the person Of w. Il. Mitchell,
of Council Bluffs. He presented my
case fearlessly and intelligently. l
-ccuntenanced no trickery and used no
devious methods. only presented
such evidence as had tested and found
to be true,
Judge Rockafellow who tried the
case is profound jurist, a fearless
man and Graves no favor. sought no
undue advantage but made the fight in
the open with a confidence In the be-
lief that truth would prevail
After four weeks Of long and weary
lighting. every moment Of which was
tense with incident and every hour of
which called for the most vigilant ex-
ercise Of caution and care. I naturally
feel a high sense OF qualification in
contemplating the words, We the jury
find for the defendant"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
Monteur News Notes.

Special to Times Republican
Montour, Dec. 13.-Frank Sturtz and
Oxie Butler each shipped carload OF
cattle to the Chicago market Tuesday.
They accompanied the shipments.
Ray and Lester Mcclure left Tues
day afternoon for Eldon to visit their
parents over the holidays.
The Eastern Star Chapter met in
regular meeting Monday evening and
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Mrs. A. NJ. Dobson.
worthy matron; Mr.. Cleon Willard,
worthy patron; Mrs. F. A. Fish. as
sociate matron; Mrs. Cleon Willard,
conductress; Mrs. w. D. Bridges, as
sociate conductress: Mrs. Dora wonser.
secretary; Miss Mary yana, treas
urer.
Mrs, f. L. Richardson and children
are home again from their visit with
relatives near Perry. Okla.
NJ E. Grinnell, of Syracuse, Neb.,
was in town Sunday visiting friends.
e. S. Smith received. a visit Saturday
and Sunday from his sister and hus-
band. Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Evans,
Of Ames.
DR.. C. A De Long and son of Gary,
Ind, visited Mrs. Mary De Long last
week. So also did the latteTs daugh-
ter. Mrs. Hugh Piper. of Claremont,
MINI. They all spent Sunday with
another daughter, Mrs. Chef Dunkle,
in Gilman.
The Christmas bazaar and supper
given by the congregational Ladies' Aid
Society Friday afternoon and evening.
proved quite success. Notwithstanding
the many sick families in the town and
other hlndrances. The proceeds
amounted to over S164.
Mrs. Ida Gary and Mrs l.. j. Gould
save party Saturday evening at the
formers home for the benefit and en-
tertainment of their Sunday school
classes. About thirty Ave were pres
ent and the young people spent de-
lightful evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
ApoPLExv CLAIMS ELDoRA NAN.
w. z. DisbNsr, Former Drvseist, Dice
After Illness 81 Few Hours.

u AvtVr SUV0UU " rev VouVU.
Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Dec. NV. +. Disbner, aged
about 46 years. died very suddenly al
his home In this city, death being due
to apoplexy. At supper time he COM
planned OF a numbness In one OF his
arms and Mrs. Diebner gave the APP
parently suffering member severe
rubbing and he stated that he felt bet
ter. After the meal was over Mr..
Diebner said he would go out in the
fresh air little while and that it
might revive him. He walked perhaps
two blocks. arriving home within ten
minutes after leaving and just after
arriving fell on the floor Physicians
were hurriedly called and for two
hours six physicians did all within
their power without avail, Mr.. Diebner
dying about $3.50. Mr.. Diebner is SUR
vived by his wife and aged parents,
who live in Clinton. and a brother and
sister.
Mr.. iDiebner came to Eldora seven or
eight years ago and was for several
years proprietor of drug store, later
being employed in another store. He
was prominent member Of the
knights of Pythias lodge of this city
and a man well liked and respected in
the community. The fuDeral will prob
ably be held Friday.