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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
Death Of Abilene Resident

Sarah Jane LOCKER, aged 81, the
wife of L. L. LOCKER, died at the
home at 211 South Second street,
New Years day at 10:30 a. m, fol-
lowing a lingering illness. The fun
eral services will be held at the
Lutheran church Tuesday morning
at 10 o'clock with the Rev. H. F.
Martin officiating. Mrs. LOCKER
leaves to mourn her departure a
husband, a daughter, Mrs. Glenden-
ming, and son. Chester LOCKER. Mr..
and Mrs. John Favor are here from
Wellington called by her death.
Burial was made in the Abilene
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
Court Notes

The men held for jury service
were dismissed until 8 o'clock Mon
day morning and some were excused
until $50, dre to the late arrival
Of the Santa Fe trains. The remain
ing cases of the week will come be-
fore Judge King.
DEGREES for divorce were granted
to George Mccullough from Jennie
r. Mccullough and Paulene Cress
from Myrtle Ava Cress. The case
for divorce of Swigart vs.. Swigart
was taken under advisement by the
judge.
The court rooms was crowded by
men for the entire session today
for the McManaway assault case.
One woman was in the crowd during
the day. Minors were not granted
admittance.
With the ending of the case today
the flood cases will be the center of
interest. They will come up later.
[From Mondays Daily1
The district court convened this
morning for it's January term with
Judge R. L. King of Marion on the
bench. The docket was read and
the cases arranged and passed on.
The rights of citizenship were
granted to Frederick Kufalk.
On the criminal docket the case
of the state against Frank Slay
maker for a violation of the pro-
hibitory law was dismissed. Benja
min Dobkins and Claude Betters
pleaded guilty to a charge of second
degree burglary when arraigned
and the case was taken under advise
ment by the judge. The parents are
seeking a parole from the bench
for the Dobkins boy and the deci-
sion will be announced next Mon
day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
Jury Says Guilty
for Girls ASSailant

The jury in the case of the State
VS.. McManaway, charged with fel-
onious assault, with attempt TO
ravish, upon the 15-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. w. F. Neeley,
brought in verdict of guilty after
being out nine minutes this after
noon. The verdict was reached on
the first ballot. The trial came be-
fore the court this morning at y
O'Clock and continued until 2:30
this afternoon, when it went to the
Jury. Little additional and new in
formation was brought out by the
witnesses. The charged preferred
against him carried with it the heav-
lest possible sentence, and calls for
solitary confinement in the peniten-
tiary not to exceed ten years.
The girl told her story unfalter-
ing and without hesitation this
morning as the first witness for
the plaintiff. In the information
read by the prosecuting attorney,
Mr.. Bischoff, he brought out that
the footprints at the scene of the
attack were identical with those
leading to the place where McMan-
awy was accosted by Mr.. Neeley.
Nine witnesses were examined for
the state. McManaway in his testi-
mony simply denied all charges and
said he had not seen Miss Neeley
until she identified him as her at
tacker.
All the members of the jury were
married men. On the first empanel-
ing the seats of three were challeng-
ed by the attorney for the defend
ant. The attorney for the defendant
also waived his petition to the jury
members at the close of the trial.
The judge has not pronounced SEN
tence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
BIG OIL BOOM IN
BORDERING COUNTY

Council Grove, Jan. 4.-The oil
boom in Morris county received a
great boost when an offer was made
to T. w. whiting of $3.50 per acre
for his 2440-acre ranch which lies
eight miles from Council Grove. Mr.
Whiting refused the offer. A few
months ago this ranch was listed
for sale at SIS per acre. Scores Of
oil men are in Council Grove and
the automobile and Iivsrymen are
gathering a harvest. It Is expected
that two Of the companies win COM
menes drilling sboat January 1s.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
FATHER WILLING THAT SON
BE PUNISHED BY LAW

On complaint Of his father w. r.
Kiekel, A. Kiekel was arrested on
two charges, one of disturbing the
peace and another of drunkenness
by Deputy Sheriff Hinchon Satur-
day, brought here and lodged in the
county jail Investigation proved
that the trouble had taken place
across the line in Clay County and
County Attorney Bischoff dismissed
the case. The father said that while
drunk Christmas day his son had
repeatedly threatened and endan-
gered his life. He swore out the
complaint, willing that the law
should run its course with his boy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
REDMAN HAS ABILENE'S
FIRST S-CYLINDER AUTO

P. C. Redman, the hustling Olds-
mobile agent, has the first eight
cylinder automobile for Abilene. 1t
is an oldsmobile 8 and is one bean-
ty. The eight cylinder car is gaining
much prestige among automobile
owners but 1t will be only a short
time until the 12-cylinder engine
will be the go" Who will be the
first Abilene man to own "twelve?"
The oldsmobile sells at $3.50. Abi-
lene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
BROWN HAS ALIBI-PRE-
PARED TO FIGHT CHARGE

Perry Brown, who was arrested
on a charge OF petty larceny and
taken to Troy, Kansas, had mo
trouble in securing bail, which was
given, and he was released. AIs
though Brown is ready for trial if
has twice been postponed and will
not come up again until in April.
Brown is prepared to fight the case
and claims to have an alibi that he
was not in the state the night the
automobile was taken from the
constable's garage. Brown disclaims
the store debt for which the sar
was attached and held.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
KNOWN S. S.
WORKER COMING HERE

Abilene is to have the privilege of
hearing w. C. Pearce of Chicago,
field representative of the Interna-
tional Sunday School association,
who will speak here Thursday ev-
ening of this week. The contem-
plated visit of Mr.. Pearce announc-
ed several weeks ago proved impos-
sible but in connection with the
sessions of the state Sunday school
executive committee he will be in
the city Thursday. Further an
nouncements as to hour and place
of meeting will appear in tomor-
rows Reflector.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
YOUNG DAUGHTER VICTIM IN
NATIONWIDE EPIDEMIC

One of the victims of the influ-
lenza and pneumonia epidemic which
is sweeping the country was Miss
Alma Lexow, aged II years, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Lex
ow of Moonlight. She died at the
home one-half mile east of Moon
light Monday morning at 10 o'clock,
following a short illness from pneu-
monia. Funeral services will be
held at the Brethren in Christ
church at Moonlight Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
DIPHTHERIA IN ABILENE
ALONG WITH GRIP EPIDEMIC

Diphtheria is In Abilene along
with the grippe epidemic. Two girls
in one family are afflicted with the
dreaded winter malady and the con-
dition Of one patient is considered
serious. No other cases have been
reported. The family is under
strict quarantine and all precau-
tions are being taken to prevent the
disease from spreading.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
NATIONWIDE PROHIBITION
BILL UP TO CONGRESS

Washington, Jan. 4.-The annual
fight in congress for nationwide
prohibition was renewed today when
Representative Webb of North Car
olina reintroduced his resolution
for a prohibition constitutional
amendment. The resolution was re-
ferred to the judiciary committee,
OF which Mr.. Webb is chairman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
Advertised Mail

For week ending January 4, 1916:
Sr. Marcelo Alvarez, Miss Annie
Beard, Mr.. Boswick. Mrs. Fred Carl
ton, G. D. Hay, Mrs. Anna David
son, sr. G. Sabel Esterl, Ralph Hy-
bskman. Miss Mildred Lay, sr. Gre
gorio Lopez. Henry Marshall. Mr..
and Mrs. c. T. Mcconnell. Miss
Florence Nichols. Kirkwood Power.
Mrs. Alice Roarer, sr. Rocenda Rod
rigues, Nat Russell. sr. Rafael 6ar-
abba. Henry Scott. Bert Trahoon. ].
o. Wilson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06

Topeka, Jan. 4.-The supreme
court declined to give the Kansas
City brewers leave to bring suit
against Winfield Freeman, receiver,
to recover their property, which he
seized in Kansas City, Kan. 1t also
declined to order the receiver to
return the property.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
ZIEBELL ESTATE BROUGHT
$17,O25 AT SHERIFF'S SALE

The Ziebell estate which was auc-
toned off at sheriff's sale Monday
morning was purchased by VIM.
Kandt. The land, which has been
in courts for settlement and division
among the heirs the past several
terms, sold for $17,625.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-06
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors their kind
ness and sympathy during our be-
reavement OF our wife and mother.
and for the beautiful floral tributes.
~. A. Smith and children and rel
stives. dw
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
NAMPA NEWS NOTES.

Nampa. April 6.-The new cheese
factory when is being placed tn this
city by the Jensen Creamery COM
pany OF this city Will begin operat ons
Monday. It's capacity will be about
1000 pounds 4 day.
A shipment of ii carloads of cattle
win be made next Friday BY L. L. Mil
Ter OF this city.
Rev. Edgar 1. Mills, Of the Mills
Higgins Evangelist company OF Chi
eago, Ill. an evangelist Of national re-
putation who is in charge of the taber-
nacle meeting in progress, arrived
yesterday afternoon and delivered his
first sermon last evening. The ser
mon of Rev Mills was very forceful
and the impression made upon Nampa
people was a favorable one.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
CALDWELL sREVITIEs.

Caldwell, April George w. Grum
of Lewiston, candidate for the Re-
publican gubernational nomination
was in the city yesterday in the inter-
est OF his candidacy. He declares that
he has the support of northern Idaho,
and is confident that he will be nom-
mated.
Miss Farrar will entertain the
Pinochle club Saturday evening.
Mrs, ". r. Massey will give lenten
tea Friday
/ Gordon Gipson. son of J. II. Gipson.
who has been in the hospital for the
past week, was able to return to his
home yesterday.
The ". o. W. lodge met last night
ard Initiated seven candidates. How
ever. a class OF 20 members win be in
tiated the evening Of April 10 Wien a
banquet will be served and VISITORS
from the lodges u Boise and otiie'
cities will be entertained.
The committee appointed by the
commercial club to formulate plans
70. securing the money necessary 10
secure the Idaho Oregon Holiness foi-
Ilage. of which II. f. Stephens is chair
man, Will meet tonight and tite is re-
/ pors with the club at its next meeting.
Samuel Garron, of Ontario, Ore /,
has purchased the Reinhardt -Rinnldo
lumber yard and viii operate ii in the
future as the Independent Lnmpcr
company.
The construction Of residences IN all
lfafts of the city is to be noted and
this activity with that in connection
with the business buildings going MP
places no little money in circulation
land as result tho merchants are re-
porting increased business.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
WORKING FOR DEWEY
AS DELEGATE TO THE
CHICAGO CONVENTION

Caldwell, April 6.--The Republican
delegates rom this county to the state
convention at Twin Falls will exert
their utmost efforts to affect the
election Of f. II. Dewey Of Nampa as
a delegate to the national Republican
convention at Chicago. They MAIN
tain that he has lent the party valu-
able service for years, has freely sup
ported il financially as well as with
his personal efforts and merits this
recognition. They arc confident that
his candidacy as delegate will meet
with favor in all parts Of the state.
Local party leaders express conf
dence in his selection. They declare
that friends who are legion in all sec
tions of the state will give them their
hearty support in their effort to effect
his selection.
For months MIR. Dewey's name has
been mentioned in connection with the
Republican gubernatorial nomination as
one of the most formidable candidates
in the state who might enter the race
and in numerous sections of the state,
there are yet demands for his candi-
dacy.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
GOVERNOR WILL GIVE
AN ADDRESS At STAR

Star, April 6.-The people of tar
arc looking forward to the pleasure Of
hearing Governor Alexander next
sunday evening at the star Amuse-
ment hall. The governor always
draws large audiences at star, where
he is much respected and admired
The service will segin promptly at
8 o'clock.
The services which are being held
each Sunday evening at the amuse-
ment hall are CROWN in interest and
attendance. It has been said that the
Star people would not come out to
Sunday evening services. but that
statement stands rehnked in the face
of the large number who gather every
Sunday evening to hear the different
speakers who come down from Boise.
c. J. Franklin. Ernest Miller. Mr..
Chapman of tho state land office. and
L. d. Nichols have been heard Gov
ernor Alexander comes on next sun
day night and steps are being tasen to
secure the services of DR. Charles
Ghalfant and Rev G. l.. Trawin. also
of Boise
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
FOR THE
OREGON TRAIL is
TO BE DEDICTED
Elaborate Ceremony is
Planned for Afternoon of
April %, Under Auspices
Of the D. A. r.

Caldwell, April 6.--Friday afternoon,
April 2S, will be a festive occasion in
Caldwell, when the ID. Al. II. win dedi-
cate its marker OF the Oregon Trail
and present it to the city. The public
schools will tend their aid to this
cause by presenting a pageant, typify-
ing the spirit of that dauntless van
that started out to cross the Rocky
mountain country in the year 1S45. 1t
is also the purpose OF the pageant to
celebrate the entrance of the territory
Idaho into statehood.
Miss Anna Burns, head Of the de-
partment of English at the high
school, is author Of the pageant, and
she has succeeded in bringing forth a
work that is of great credit to herself.
1t will lend added interest in the pre-
sentation to know that the entire idea
and its setting is the result of the CO.
pupils Of the schools.
Festive Celebration.
Following the pageant the boys and
girls of the entire school system will
hold a May day fete in honor Of the oc-
casiol. From the children of the pri-
mary to the students of the high
school-all will enter into this festi-
val, some wearing the characteristic
costumes Of the many nations, while
others will be attired to represent the
different industries of the state of
Idaho.
The program OF drills will be extern
sive, and they win be given in the form
of a spectacle. There will be about
$50 children drilling at one time, and
the drills will be given in groups
The first group will be known as the
industries, which will consist of cos
TUNED platoons representing the herd
ers, the miners, the ranchers, etc
These will all perform their separate
drills at one time.
The second group win be called the
Municipalities, and will be made up OF
platoons dressed IN the costumes OF
various nations, and they will do folk
dances or drills in keeping with the
country which they represent. Russia
Japan, China, Scotland, Sweden, and
other countries will be represented
The boy scouts will appear in uni
form to do honor to our own ma
tion.
The Nationality group will be fol-
lowed by the May pole winding In
this dance about 200 pupils will partici-
pate There will be IL May poles
wound by the fairies. the princesset
and the goddesses, and this will be a
spectacle which win be new in the city
Of Caldwell. 1t is expected that over
| 800 people will be on hand to witness
this unusual performance.
Marking the Trait.
Following the pageant and the cele-
bration the parade will proceed to the
park of the city cemetery, through
which the Oregon Trail. passes. There
the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton will dedicate the beautiful mar
BILE scat which will rest as n fitting
mark of appreciation of this generation
to the Spirit Of the Trail This will
stand as a lasting tribute TO those whe
dared, and it will preserve TO posteritS
this historic highway throughout this
section Of Idaho.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
PRICE OF STOCK
HELPS BUSINESS
Eagle Profits by the Good
Condition of the Stock
Industry.

Eagle, April 6.--According to the
view Of Frank Gardner, the cashier
Of the bank at this place, business
conditions have materially improved
and are steadily improving. Mr.
Gardner attributes the improvement to
the vast amount Of stock which is be-
ing sold and the high prices which are
being receives. for II. He states that
the steadily increasing volume of
business in the bank reflects the inn
provement. Three carloads or cattle
were shipped from here today, one by
George Breshears and two by w. q.
Fisher. Eight or ten more carloads
OF cattle will be shipped out during the
next few days,
Consequently to its rapidly increas-
ing business, the Boise Valley packing
house here has found it necessary to
enlarge its building and a two story
concrete extension is under course OF
construction at an approximate cost
of 5000 This industry is purchas-
ing 400 hogs each week from the
farmers.
Another industry which contributes
to the prosperity of the town is the
Eagle cheese factory. 1t has a capac-
ing $500 pounds of milk each day and
contemplates increasing it's capacity to
900 pounds soon. 1t is now purchas-
ing $500 pounds of milk eac hday and
is paying the farmers of the valley
each month about $1,000 for their
dairy products.
The progress and growth OF Eagle
is well evidenced by the buildings
which are going up. L. B. Harris, the
druggist, is moving his old store build
ing preparatory to erecting a cement
business block. Another cement
business block which will soon be
constructed is that of T. F. Mahaffey,
who will erect it for rental purposes.
Mrs. N. X. Richards left for Smiths
Ferry yesterday where her husband
will locate
v. e. Tiger and family have moved
into Mrs. Breeze's residence property.
Last Sunday marked the highest at
tendance in the history of the sunday
school of the Baptist church when It
reached 1873.
Rev. L. A. Garrison, pastor OF the
Baptist church. win occupy the pulpit
of that church Sunday at Il q. m.
The settlers Of the Farmers Union
irrigation ditch began cleaning IT to-
day.
number Of Eagle people attended
the tabernacle meeting at Nampa last
evening.
The birth of son Tuesday Is re-
ported at the home of r. r. Nag1ey.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
GREAT INTEREST is
SHOWN IN MEETINGS

Eampa, April 6.-with over 1000
people in attendance last night at the
great tabernacle meeting now in prog
ress in this city, Rev. Mr.. Mills de
liveIed the most forceful Of the ser
mons he has given since his arrival.
There is an increasing interest and a
constantly growing attendance. Not
within recent years, perhaps, has
there been SO great an inter ct in
church circles as is now to be observ-
ed. All denominations are giving the
evangelists their utmost cooperation
and great results are predicted.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
NEWS NOTES FROM MERIDIAN

Meridian, April 6.-The Republicans
of this place viii meet tonight at the
office of DIR. Reynolds to elect four
delegates to the county convention
which win be held here.
The |. O. o. Il. lodge held a call
meeting last night preparatory to re-
eeiving the body OF ]. A. Watts who
died in California of heart failure last
week, and who had sold his fapn here
the week previous and gone there with
his family.
One carload OF hogs and two car
londs of hay were shipped from here
yesterday and another carload viii be
shipped out today
Perie Palmer was injured last night
BY falling from hay NOV in MS
barn. The injury IS not considered
serious.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
AWARDED
At THE EXHIBIT
Judges Find Task Of Select
ing the Best Cakes a
Difficult One.

The Northwestern Producers week
display under the auspices Of the CO.
lumbar club, Good Citizenship club
and Golden Rod club is attracting un-
usual attention. The visitors are TAX
ing time to go over the products dis
played and many are taking the names
of articles displayed, the club women
having been emphasizing the need of
trading at home and patronizing home
Industries.
The first of the prizes offered for
cakes we're given today. There were
IS cakes exhibited and six of that
number were pronounced almost per-
feet by the judges and it was hard to
decide between them. Mrs. J. Gall
lagher won the prize for the best cake
made from Ambrose flour and Mrs.
Seymour Sinomsen the prize for the
best cake made from Snowdrift flour.
Miss M. Lawler won the prize for the
best angel food cake. The judges Of
the cakes were Miss Amy Kelly, do
mestic science teacher at the state
university, Mrs. Charles p. Mccarthy
and Mrs. Quigley
Attractive among the displays is that
of the Wigwam flour shown by the
Idaho Milling 4 Elevator company.
This display is added TO by a display
by Mrs. c. McClelland, who lives on
r.. D. No. i. Her collection consists Of
bread, buns. cake and pies made from
Wigwam flour and also the yeast she
uses
Delicious dainties We're given out by
the demonstrators today. all of whom
are experts in their line and are doing
excellent work for the companies
which they represent.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
COMPLETING AUDIT OF
THE COUNTY'S BOOKS

Caldwell. April 6.-The audit Of the
official records of Canyon county will
be completed next week by Clarence
Van Deusen, the expert Accountant OF
Boise and report made by him to
the county commissioners who win be
in session. Mr.. Van Deusen has been
engaged in the work for 2t5 days, all
though he is allowed remuneration for
only 100 days.
There IS some little speculation as to
what the nature OF the report viii be
and as to whether II viii be Of sem
Hational character
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
SCHOLARSHIP GIVEN
. FOR BEST PAPER on
The OREGON TRAIL

Caldwell, April s-The ono year
scholarship in the College Of Idaho Of
fered by the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution for the best paper on
the Oregon Trail, was won by Miss
Leah Dunagan.
The paper judged second best was
written by Dean Taylor Of Nampa.
The third paper to receive compliment
tary mention was written by Carleton
Dark All papers we're good and gave
evidence Of interest and enthusiasm
on the part OF the contestants. The
judges in the contest were Mrs. B. M.
Holt and Mrs. Ralph Scatterday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
OFFICERS ELECTED BY
CREAMERY COMPANY

Nampa April e.-At a meeting Of
the board of the Cooperative Cream
cry company Of Nampa last night the
following officers were elected: Pres
ident, E. A. Ommen; vice president, c.
n. Calkin; secretary and treasurer, g.
o. Turner
This company paid the farmers for
milk during January, February and
March, y21,295G3. of which sS9093s
was expended during the month of
March.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-04-06
o CALDWELL AND NAM
PA SUBSCRIBERS.

The establishment OF daily
news service from the towns on
the loop has been received with
great pleasure by all readers.
Nampa and Caldwell citizens
who wish to order the paper,
change the address or report a
missed copy can telephone to
the Capital News agent whose
telephone number is at the
head Of this department