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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
Brechbill- Gorman

Miss Alma Brechbill and Mr.. Den
mis- ]. German were married this
morning at the Catholic church In
Chapman, the Rev. R. ]. DAILY per-
forming the ceremony. Theirs is the
third wedding that occurred among
Abilene young people in so many
days. Mr.. and Mrs. German are two
of the popular and well known
young people of the Chapman and
Abilene vicinities and their marriage
comes as partial surprise to some,
although their engagement has
been generally known. Mrs. German
is the daughter of Mrs. j. w. Kelly
of Detroit and during the past sew
eral months has been employed at
the Whitehead dry goods store. Her
circle OF friends in this town is
large and all extend congratulations.
Mr.. German, the son of Mrs. Cor
man, residing on farm south of
Chapman, is a graduate of the Dick
inson county high school and has
been prominent in the school ath-
letics. Mr.. and Mrs. Germans fu-
ture plans are not known to their
Abilene friends. Miss Edythe Engle
and Mr.. Peter Berry of this city
witnessed the ceremony, as did the
immediate relatives of the bride and
groom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
China Shower for Miss Erwin

Miss Maud Erwin was the honor
guest at a china shower given by
Miss Bird Cooley, East Enterprise,
last evening. There were thirty
young women and a very enjoyable
time was had by all. Cut flowers
were used in the decorations. The
big surprise of the evening came
when Miss Erwin went to look over
the beautiful china articles which
were heaped on table, and large
bridal bell, suspended directly
above opened and showered the
bride to be with hundreds of pink
paper hearts. The large wishbone of
cut flowers presented by Mrs. b.
F. Brenneman to Miss Erwin
was very pretty. A dainty luncheon
was served. Miss Cooley was assist
ed by Mrs A. E. Reynolds, Mrs.
B. f. Brenneman and Miss
Verna Pautz. Miniature gilded wish
bones adorned with dainty pink rib
bon bows were given each guest as
a souvenir.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
SOCIAL DO|NCS OF THE WEEK

The Abilene people who went to
Salina last evening to the Country
club report a good time. 1t was
Abilene night and local talent fur
nished the entertainment. M. II.
Malott acted as eintroducer" and
vocal solos by Mrs Bruce Hurd and
Mr. B. d. Whitehead, pianologues
by Miss Gladys Harding and violin
solos by Miss Ruby Norman were
much appreciated. All were heart
lily encored. The president and sec
rotary thanked the performers for
the fine entertainment and extend
ed an urgent invitation to come
again. Those attending from Abb
lene included Mr. and Mrs. Z. H..
Forney, Mr.. and Mrs 0. A. Sterl,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Cutler. Mr.. and
Mrs J. E. Johntz, Mr.. and Mrs. u.
N. Gleissner, Mr.. and Mrs. r. w.
Hoffman, Mr.. and Mrs H. W. Keel
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Hurd, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. H. Malott, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
w. Wilson, Mrs. c. NJ. Harger, Miss
Mary Forney, Miss Helen Gleissner
Miss Lila Blackburn, Miss Bessie
Hoffman, Miss Gladys Harding
Miss Ruby Norman, Miss Ruth Har-
ger. Miss Dorothy Harger, b. D.
Whitehead, C. C. Wyandt, E. L.
Morse, R. ]. Long, Harry Kruger,
RalDh Lueier
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
p. C. REDMAN BUYS BUILD
ELMER ALLISON IN A
BIG NEW MINING CANT

Elmer Allison leaves tonight for
Arizona where he is engaged in a
mining enterprise. He is a director
of the Oatman- Crater Mining Co. at
Oatman, the new gold camp. There
are $4,000 prospectors on the
ground where only 400 we're six
months ago and the enthusiasts ex-
pect another Cripple Greek at Dat
man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15

Mrs. C. A. Hoffman of Enterprise
has been elected presidentof Of the
Enterprise Woman's club for the
coming year. Other officers are:
Mrs. Rose Hilty, vice president; Mrs.
Mary Murphy, secretary; Mrs. En-
ma Angst, treasurer.
Mrs. D. w. Tappen, East Enter
prise street, will be hostess to the
Carnation club in its regular meet
ing Tuesday afternoon.
Harding-Brooks
A telegram received Saturday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock ANNOUNCE
ed to Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Harding that
their daughter, Gladys, had been
married to Mr.. Cecil H. Brooks, one
of the city's young business men,
at Olathe that morning by G.. A.
Roberts, probate judge. 1t is the ro-
mantle elimination of their &C
workmanship. Miss Harding was
enroute to Kansas City to start out
on her summer chautauqua work as
a reader for the Horner-Redpath
circuit, when Mr.. Brooks met her
and before many hours Mr.. Horner
of Kansas City received the follow
ing telegram: Cancel my engage
ment; have decided to get married.
The affair comes as complete sur
prise to the numerous Abilene friends
and the telegram was the first in
timation of the marriage of their
daughter that Mr.. and Mrs. Harding
had. Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks are ex
pected to arrive herer this even
ing. Mr.. Brooks is in the employ
of the Hall Lithographing Co. of
Topeka. Mrs. Brooks is a graduate
of the Abilene high school and Of
Miss Miller's School of Expression
of Pasadena, Calf, is brilliant and
graceful and her talent as a reader
and soloist has delighted audiences
in every state in the union, having
travelled extensively doing lyceum
work during the past four years
The dispatches in the Sunday morn
ing Kansas City dailies was the first
notice that the local friends had of
the wedding and it came as moro
than a surprise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
Schuerer-Lucier

Cupid has been flying around
very randomly the past few weeks
among the Abilene persons and over
the week end three couples of Abb
lene people were married. The sec
ond of these marriages to be an
nounced was that of Miss Lillian
Schuerer and Mr.. Phil o. Lucier,
who were welded this morning at
the Assumption Roman Catholic
church in Topeka by the Rev. Father
McInerney. Sidney Lucier and Miss
Laure Lucier were present at the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Lucier left
Immediately for Excelsior Springs
where they will visit a week before
returning to Abilene to be at home
at the Lucier residence, West Sec
ond street. Mr.. Lucier is one of the
towns established and reputable
merchants and host of friends ex-
tend greetings to him and his bride.
Mrs Lucier since coming to Abilene
from Junction City, has clerked at
the B. D. Whitehead dry goods store
and her popular and winning ways
and manners have made her many
friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
BUTTON LEAVES ON LECTURE
TOUR FOR TWO CONVENTIONS

DR.. Dean C. Dutton left for Hor-
ton today where he will deliver two
lectures before the Atchison district
Epworth League convention in SEES
sion there. Returning to Manhattan
the latter part of the week he will
lecture three times before the Man
haitian district convention of the
Epworth League.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
Golden Belt Social Club

Mrs. P. ]. Grove was hostess to
the members of the Golden Belt So
cial club at her pleasant home on
the Golden Belt road east Of town
Thursday afternoon. This was the
first regular meeting of the newly
organized club and nearly all the
members were present. At the close
of the regular business meeting
Mrs. Grove, assisted by her daugh-
ter, Miss Dorothy Grove, served a
delicious two course luncheon
Guests of the club were Mrs. Chas
Whitehair, Mrs. George Sprinkel,
Miss Elizabeth Faulkner of Ken
lucky, who is the guest of Miss
Regina Metz, and Miss Anna Berri-
gan of Solomon, the guest of Mrs.
F. c. Makins.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15

Mrs. w. F. Heinen entertained
the d. NJ. c. club at her pleasant
home four and one-half miles south
east OF town Thursday afternoon.
There were a goodly number pres
ent at this meeting and the time
was spent in discussing a topic of
special interest to all. Nearly all
present had work OF some kind
with them. Mrs. Heinen served re-
freshments consisting Of strawber-
ries and cream with cake and was
assisted by her daughters. Florence
and Elsie. Mrs. HALFWAY was a
guest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
Walker-Angevine

Miss Geneyieye Walker and Mr..
Leland Angeyine we're married at
the home of the brides parents in
Salina last night. The Rev Noble
S. Elderkin OF the Congregational
church in Lawrence read the sery-
ice. He was assisted by DR.. Alfred
T.. Vanorden of the Presbyterian
church. Miss Walker and Mr. Ange-
vine are both graduates of the Uni
versity Of Kansas Miss Walker is
a member of the Chi Omega soror-
ity and Phi Beta Kappa whose
members receive the highest grades
during their college courses. She
took an active part in the work Of
the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation and was elected to the Torch,
a society of young women who work
secretly during the senior year for
the raising of the standards of stu
dent life. Miss Florence Engle of
this city, also a member of the
Torch society, attended the we'd
ding, as did Miss Rowena Engle and
Mr.. Bruce Engle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
Party at Johnson Home

Mr.. Glen Roop of Denver, Colo
a guest at the home of his uncle,
J. E. Roop, east of town, was an
honor guest at a very delightful
picnic party with Misses Grace,
Blanch and Ruth Johnson as hos
.tesses as their home Wednesday
evening. About forty young folks of
the neighborhood enjoyed the even
ing. the hours being spent with out
door games, at the close of which
delicious refreshments were served.
Mr.. Roop will leave for his home
Monday and during his visit here
has by his pleasant personality made
many friends Miss Elizabeth Faux
ner of Kentucky, guest at the
Metz home, was an out of town
guest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
NIoore-Keve

In the presence of a few imme-
date friends Miss Vera Moore Of
Cleveland, Ohio, and Rev, Oliver
Keve of Omaha, Neb., were married
Wednesday evening, June Z Bishop
Bristol performing the ceremony.
Miss Moore has been connected with
the Y w. c. A. work of Omaha for
some time, being one Of the execu-
tive officers and a teacher of do
nestle science and art classes in the
Y. W. c. A. Rev. Oliver Keve for
merly Of this city, is pastor of the
Walnut Hill Methodist church in
Omaha, Neb. They are at home in
the parsonage, 4037 Charles St..
Omaha, Neb.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15

Mr.. Taylor and Miss Lauer were
students at the Dickinson county
high school and come from two of
the prominent families Of the coun-
ty. The announcement of the en-
gagement does not come as an entire
surprise to their friends in this
county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15

Maclean were the bridesmaids and
Miss Marie Story. sister of the
bride, was maid of honor. The
brides dress was very simple ar
fair of net and taffeta, short length
and combined with her tulle veil
which hung to the length of her
frock and also fell over her face.
The veil was caught with lilies of
the valley. Her bouquet was large
old fashioned bouquet with the
shower. 1t was composed of O'Fellia
roses and lilies of the valley. Fol-
lowing the ceremony a luncheon was
served at quartet tables to the
bridal party, and the guest table
held a large wedding cake around
which were circled pink roses and
smilax tastefully interwoven. Mr..
and Mrs. Throckmorton left imme-
diately after the ceremony for a
short trip and will return TO Man
haitian to their new home, 1920
Leavenworth street. In July they will
leave for the east to be gone the re-
mainder of the summer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
Miss Freda Marsh in Concert

Miss Freda Marsh in Concert
Miss Freda Marsh of this city and
Miss Mildred Ramsey Of Talmage
will appear in a musical recital at
Talmage Saturday night, June II,
at the hall Miss Marsh and Miss
Ramsey are both students at Wash
burn college, Topeka, and members
of the same class, the Junior. Both
are accomplished pianists and Miss
Ramsey is also specializing in voice.
The proceeds from the concert will
60 toward a fund for new church
which is to be erected at Talmage.
A number expect to go from here
for the entertainment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15

Mrs. C. R. Baker entertained the
Reformed Aid society yesterday af-
ternoon. After the business meet
ing delicious chicken dinner was
served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15

Mrs. Throckmorton was the do
nestle science instructor in the abb
lene high school the first year this
study was offered
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
elimination of High school Affair

ohAAhAhNNAOh Va AAASh kJNhOOA AAAANh
Baker Orange; Cupid. is not loaf
ing around Baker these days even
If the year is drawing to a close.
This was shown Wednesday evening
when Ralph Taylor announced his
engagement to Miss Mamie Lauer.
Taylor announced his engagement
during the supper hour to zeta Chi
boys. A little feed was put on by
the engaged couple after which Tay-
lor was called upon for a speech.
He responded and told how it was
done. He said that this engage
ment was nothing new, but 1t had
eliminated back in the high school
days when both we're attending
school in Dickinson county. Taylor
is preaching at Gardner and it is
here that he will make his home.
Miss Lauer and Taylor graduate
next week from college They expect
to be married about the first of
August. Their many friends all wish
them most hearty congratulations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15

Mrs. Mart Miglario and Miss An
ma Hogan were hostesses at a din
ner party last evening at the Mi
glario home, in honor Of their cou-
sin, Mr.. Harold Hart. OF Kansas
City. A three course dinner was
served to thirty young people.
Dancing and music occupied the
evening after the repast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ingham of Bos-
ton, Mass, announce the birth OF a
son, to whom they have given the
name, Edward Wickwire. Mrs. Ing
ham was Miss Mary Wickwire of
Larned before her marriage She
was a Washburn girl and a mem
Der of the Kappa Alpha Theta sor-
ority. Mr.. Ingham was also a
Washburn student and was affiliat-
ed with the Phi Delta fraternity
Topeka Capital. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Ingham have friends here. he hay-
ing taught in the Abilene high
school btfore going to Boston.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
Shower for June Bride

i Miss Verna Pautz entertained
fourteen young women at the A. K
Pautz home on East Eighth street
last evening, with kitchen shower
for Miss Maude Erwin whose en-
gagement to Mr.. Martin Whitney OF
Talmage has been announced. The
evening was passed at social con-
'versation and entertaining games.
Refreshments were served. Mrs EN-
ma Holzworth of Talmage was a
guest from out of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
Mrs. Frank Northcraft Hostess

Mrs. Frank NOrtncraIC HosteSs
The second of series of func-
lions with Mrs. Frank Northeraft as
hostess was given this afternoon at
the residence, West Third street
There were twenty guests at the
first affair yesterday afternoon and
a like number today. The invitations
designated cards for Thursday
and Friday and thimbles for Satur-
day. With twenty-five women in
vited for tomorrow's function, the
Invitations sent out will number SIS.
Bouquets Of red roses adorn the
tables and two course luncheons are
being served. Mrs. Northcraft is as
sisted by Mrs. ]. A. Graves, Mrs ].
C. Cutler and Mrs. Frank White.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-27

i've torpedo which II Us designed to
drop at any predetermined spot with
in certain radius
The projectile. which is about ~
feet in length, forms the body OF this
machine and is divided into two com
partments. The propeller is mounted
at the front end Of 1t, while the shaft
extends through the entire torpedo TO
the rear compartment where an Is
horse power motor is housed.
The speed and course OF the mach
line are regulated by means OF a gyro'
scopic mechanism, while timing de
vice of some sort releases the engine
containing missile at the proper in
slant for II to strike Its target.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-27
AERIAL TORPEDO rs BUILT
sY WESTERN INVENTOR

What NAV eventually prove to ne
n highly effective war implement
and IL 60. possibly render present
heavy artillery obsolete for long range
operations, is a self controlled aeria'
torpedo that has lately been develop
ed In Colorado. 1t is described In the
August number OF Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
In a general way, the instrument
attempts to accomplish over lana
what the United States Nays new
wireless torpedo does at sea. Its rrin'
chile and method Of operation, OF
course, are entirely different AS Is
to lie inferred. It consists OF a smaii
air craft--much like an ordinary d.
plane-carrying large. high expios'
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-27
Increased Production Of Platinum

The production Of crude platinum
tr California and Oregon in 1915, &C.
cording tn the United States Geolog-
iiual Survey, was sal ~ troy ounces,
having value Of about $23,53S, an
increase Of III 81 ounces over the
production In 1914. California mines
produced most OF this quantity; only
one mine in Oregon reported prodnc-
ton in 1917. The Rambler mine, of
Albany County, Wyoming. produced
platinum bearing COPPER concentrates
which were shipped to eastern rein
ers. No platinum ore was shipped
from the Boss mine, Clark County,
Nevada
According to reports received by
the United States Geological Survey
from the platinum refiners. s.665 troy
ounces OF new metals OF the platin-
um group was recovered OF, which at
least, 1857 troy Dances Is believed
10 be of domestic origin.
Secondary metals derived from the
refining Of scrap and sweeps to the
amount OF 1870 troy ounces were
sold In 1916.
Notwithstanding the embargo plac-
ed upon the expectation OF platinum
by all the allied governments the
United States imports of platinum and
allied metals during the year 1915, as
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-27

its are enormous. unheard OF before
this confiint started. They feel that
we are gouging them. taking advan'
tage of their trouble to drive IL typi
cal Yankee bargain. We have had
ample proof Of the attitude aft Gers
many and Austria. As for japan, We
have done nothing to gain her friend.
ship. M i,
The only two friends we have got
are the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Their power OF protection, however.
has greatly diminished because tliey,
are not as wide as they used to be.
once It took thirty days to CROSS
now 1t takes seven. Furthermore, IT,
IL lot easier and quicker to trans
port troops by sea than by land"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-27
U. S. Civil Service
For Stenographsr
and Typewriter

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open com
petitive examination for stenographer
and typewriter, for both men anu
women, on August 9, 1916, at the
places mentioned in the list printed
hereon. From the register of eiigi'
bles resulting from this examination
certiflcation will be made to fill the
vacancies as they may occur In this
position In the Departmental Service
Washington, ID. c., unless 1t is fond
to be in the interest of the service
to fill any vacancy by reinstatement
transfer OF promotion.
The usual entrance salary for tins
position is $s4O or 5000 year; few
appointments are made at $1,000 ant
extremely few at higher salaries
Promotion is reasonably rapid fol
those whose services prove satisfac
tory.
Full information in regard to thu
scope and character of this examrna
lion, including sample questions. Ii
contained in Form 1924. Information
for Applicants for stenographer ant
Typewriter Examinations.
As the demand for eligibles for THU
position has recently been greate'
than the supply. qualified persons are
urged to enter this examination.
Age, Is years or over ON the date
OF the examination.
Under an act of Congress appli
cants desiring to become eligible fol
permanent appointment to the appor
toned service In Washington. ID. O.
must be examined in the State OF
Territory in which they reside ant
have been actually domiciled In suci
State or Territory for at least one
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-27
Deafne.s Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. a. they cannot reach
me dsessed portion o. the ear: Tn ssn, y
by constitutional remedies. Deafness 10
eausee by an innaiIed condition OF the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube 10 innamed you have n rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when II is
uniess the innamm alton can be taken out
and this tube restored TO Its normal oondi-
ton. hearing will Re destroyed forever; nine
cases out OF ten are caused by Cntnrrh,
which 10 nothing but an innamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness rtcaused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Hairs Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars. free.
w. J. CHENEY n CO, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, $50.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-27

year previous to the examination;
they must have the county officers
certificate in the application form
executed, to which 10 cent internal
revenue stamp must be attached.
Eligibles whose bona fide residence
is in the District of Columbia will
be certified for temporary employ.
ment or for employment IN the non
apportioned service only
Applicants must present to the
examiner on the day Of the examina'
ton their photographs, taken within
two years. securely pasted in the
space provided on the admission card
sent them after their applications
are filed. Tintypes OF proofs will not
be accepted.
This examination Is open to al
citizens of the United States who
meet the requirements.
Persons desiring this examination
should at once apply for Forms S0'
and 1924, stating the title of the ex
animation desired, to the United
States Civil Service Commission
Washington, d. c.; the secretary o
the United States Civil Service Boar'
post office, Boston, Mass, Philade'
phia, Pa, Atlanta, Ga. Cincinnati. O.
EChicago, H., st. Paul. MINI. Seattle
Washington, San Francisco, Cal.
customhouse, New York, New Oh
leans, La, Honolulu, Hawaii; old Gus
tomhouse, st. Louis, Mo-; or to tn
chairman Of the Porto Kican Civi
Service Commission. San Juan. p. n
Applications should be properly eS
ecuted excluding the medical certif
cate, and filed with the Commission
at Washington in time to arrange 10
the examination at the place select
ed by the applicant. The exact TIL
of the examination as given at III
head Of this announcement shoald b
stated in the application form
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-27
THE NATuRALlzEo ALIEN.

The land claim claims mel!
il holds me sacredly its own. andT
For It's best welfare will both fight
and die
II such a sacrifice shall be,
Part OF the great necessity. Y 1
The land claim has made
My chance for victory, for strong
Success.
In other c;imes my triumph would be
less,
Each open path OF honest trade
The land I claim has left
My hands unbound, my will at peace.
Rich are the blessings. precious the
release.
From chains whose links we're cleft
Ere hope my houl bereft.
The land claim claims me.
And she shall find her foster soldier
true
To this her flag the red, the white.
the blue,
Though kith and kin shall cross the
sea,
To call me back TO loyalty.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-27
;eILLl@usNEss AND
STOMACH TROUBLE

1.-TWO years ago suffered from
frequent attacks of stxmacn trouble
aud billiousness." writes Miss Emma
verbryke, Lima, Ohio. az could eat
very little food that agneed with me
and became so dizzy and sick a
my stomach at times that had to
take hold of something to keep
from falling. Seeing ChAsnberlain's
Tablets advertised, l decided 10 try
them. improved rapidly" OBJ
taipabIe everywhere ADV.