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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
L0ND0M'S BRIDGES.
The First OF These Historic Structures
Named Juvenile Game.

Named Juvenile Game.
Can you remember when you were
little tyke and played London bridge
is. falling down during recess or at
chiidren's parties when the' girls were
not too much dressed up? The game
always ended with a vigorous pull Of
the opposing sides. with the result that
usually both forces went down in the
dust Did you know that that child
lsh game was one of the genuine an
tiques and that it could trace its origin
to a real historic fact? The first bridge
over the Thames. at the headwaters of
navigation, about half mile above the
Tower. was SO old that the story Of its
construction is lost in maze of myths.
Its fall, however. is a matter of record.
It happened on the 10Th of November,
1919, and it was the result of the most
devastating storm and the most terrific
and sudden food that London had ever
seen.
That first bridge was entirely of
wood. 1t was not rebuilt for almost ],
century, and the second bridge con
sisted of stone arches, resting on deep
piling. 1t was forty feet wide and al
most a thousand feet long. Houses
were built along the bridge, also rest
ing on piling. until the bridge looked
like a city street. These buildings
were swept away by IRE In 1866. In
the middle of the bridge was draw,
With tower, on which were exhibited
the heads of Englishmen who were ex-
ecuted for treason against the kings Of
England The present London bridge
was begun In 1924. little way above
the old one, and it is Of such massive
construction that there is little danger
OF Its ever falling down" ST. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
TRIBUTE TO THE MULE.
With All His Faults He 70 a More or
Less Noble Character.

Less Noble Character.
The mule is singularly free from the
ills to which horsedesh is heir. He has
more days work In him in 1865 consecu-
tive days than any farm animal or
farm engine. He requires less feed
when at work than any horse that can
approach his capacity, for when he Is
idle he can forage successfully where
the draft horse finds the picking too
slim He takes pot luck with any
owner cheerfully and keeps ct upon it.
In peace the mule is mans most
faithful servant, although the gentlest
Of his kind is not entirely free from
original sin and the oldest may expert
ence unaccountable sporadic outbreaks
of devilment
In war the mule retains his character
as hard toiler, good scout and a
homely figure about whom the poets
and painters at the front do not grow
enthusiastic. Although he is unsung
when living and not greatly honored,
he Is not unwept when at thirty or be-
yond he lies down, signs peacefully
rather than regretfully and gives up
his Spartan spirit.
II there is hereafter for animals
the mules paradise is series of Ely
sian fields with fences that only good
jumper can clear, with colts to chase.
with something alive and preferably
two legged to kick and with plenty Of
rough, plain victuals and few goats
to DIay with In sDOrtiye moods and ne
gro drivers not brutal, yet not too In
dulgent for human compannionship-
Louisville Courier-Journal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
Walter Was Puzzled.

This Is true story. Little Walter.
whose father is professor in middle
west university. was scrutinizing his
parents closely and said: "Father. you
have such heavy eyebrows. and mother
has hardly any. What are eyebrows
forY The father replied, impromptu,
"Why. eyebrows are-er-eyebrows are
to keep the Precipitation from get
ting into peoples eyes when they work
hard" "But. father" protested Wal
ter, II don't see how that can be, for
mothers would need to be many times
heavier than yours" And father was
lost In thought Christian Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
For Your Child's Cough.

II your child has cold, nose runs
or coughs much ger bottle of DR..
BelpslPine-Tar-Honey. Its pleas
ant Pine-Tar-Honey syrup. just what
children like and just. the medicine
to soothe the cough and check the
cold. After taking, children stop
fretting, sleep good and are soon
entirely we'll. Insist on Dr. Bells
Pine-Tar-Honey. 25c. at your Drug
gist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
Inducements to Matrimony.

There prevails in some parts of Brit
tany a curious marriage custom. On
certain fete days the manageable
girls appear in red petticoats. with
white or yellow borders around them.
The number of borders denotes the
portion the father is willing to give his
daughter. Each white band denotes
100 francs per annum; each yellow
band represents 1000 francs a year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
show was thar. Jimmie 2"
Sign OF Good Digestion.

When you see a cheerful and
happy old lady you may know that
she has good digestion. If your
digestion is impaired or IL you do
not relish your meals take dose OF
Chamberlain's Tablets. They
strengthen the stomach, improve the
digestion and cause q gentle move
ment Of the bowels. Obtainable
everywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
Volcano Made by Man.

At Brule. France, is the most re
markable volcano made by man. Orig
inaIly 1t was mass Of COAL millions
Of bona One day about century ago
the coal caught fire, and 1t has never
ceased burning. The summit of the
smoaAertng mass has genuine crater
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
When To Take Chamberlain's
Tablets.
When

When you feel dull and stupid
after eating.
When constipated or bilious.
When you have a sick headache.
When you have sour stomach.
When you belch after eating.
When you have indigestion.
When nervous or respondent.
When your liver is torpid.
When you have no relish for your
meals.
Obtainable everywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
over the Mark.

"Does he aim at realism in the sto-
ries he writesT
''He may aim at 1t, but he doesn't hit
within million miles of it"
"How's thatY'
''The hero OF his last story is a spend
thrift Scotchman.' Houston Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
Department Of Agriculture.

Before 1889 the department OF agri-
culture was simply bureau. Before
the Fiftieth congress adjourned it
passed a bill making the bureau de-
partment and the commissioner Of ag-
siculture secretary and member Of
the cabinet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31

The grandest of all human senti
ments-w hai is that? 1t is that man
should forget his anger before he Hes
down to sleep.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
Enthusiaata.

'T<had a wonderful drive yesterday. +"
said the motor bug.
"What'd you use. the wood or iron r.
asked tina golf bug Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
Paradoxieal.

There was a funny thing about that
Ac0unferfeit note charge
! what was itY'
-"zho grand Jury found true bill In
khe case. baltimore American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
The ohiiaina Proprietor.

"Won't you please give me an Or
der?'' pleaded the persistent drummer.
Certainty" replied the crusty pro-
prietor. Get out!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31

Choose the life chat Is most useful
and habit win make II the most agree.
able.-Bacon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-31
close CAN.

Pa" said little Jimmie. 81 was very
near getting to the head of my class
today"
How was that. Jimmie?"
''Why. a big word came all the way
down to me. and If l couldeonly have
spelled 1t should have gone clear up. /"
Exchange.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
GRACELEE WOOLVERTON is
NAMED co. SUPERINTENDENT

Co. Supt. w. o. Steen today re-
signed his office to take effect Aug.
Is. He will go to Beloit to be super
intendent of city schools.
The county commissioners appoint
ed Miss Gracelee Woolverton, the Re-
publican nominee, for superintendent
to fill the vacancy. The regular term
commences May /, 1917 The APP
pointment is a good one and Miss
Woolverton will carry on the excel
lent work of supervision of Mr.. Steen.
AS she is practically certain to be
elected in November, it insures NO
break in the school work when the
regular term begins next spring.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
ABILENE MAT" WINS FAVOR
WITH SEASHORE ENTHUSIASTS

Million dollar heiresses of Chicago
find the Abilene natatorium delight
full place to frolic, gambol, splash and
dive. In their estimation it equals
that of any seaside as far as bathing
facilities are concerned. Five young
ladies', the Misses Rosenwald. of Chi
cago, are guests of an uncle in Salina.
He was DESTROYS of proving royal
host and brought them here for a
plunge. They came and are coming
again. Noble Brewer, manager in
charge, was quite elated when he was
told that each Of the frolicking girls
represented million and that he had
five one million dollar heiresses in
charge. The Roosenwalds come from
one of the prominent and aristocrat-
ic families of the lakeshore city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10

over the county. The farmers are
urged to plant part of their ground
to the variety shown to have done no
we'll at school.
In their farm machinery, the farm
ers are asked to bring in farm ma
chinery of all kinds that need repairs.
Repairs are made, the only charge
being for material actually used, so
that the students may have the act
ual experience. In the blacksmith
work, they are even given some tool
making.
In the commercial courses, not only
is the theoretical bookkeeping taught
but the advanced class actually keeps
the books of the school, the book
store and board of trustees.
And so on with other courses.
There isn't page of the catalog that
isn't so interesting that it's worth
careful reading, for the school is do
ing things for the students, the town
and the county.
Athletics? Oh, slightly! The night
after DR.. Hopkins lecture, the school
abused the Manhattan High School
with basket ball score of something
better than to | ratio. Don't re-
member the exact score, lost count.
There is a school band, school or
chestra, school chorus, two glee clubs
oh, you'll not believe lot of this,
but if you are fortunate enough to
visit Chapman, or fill a date there,
take this along and see how much
bigger the school is than it is posi-
BILE to show on paper.
And how about things other than
those connected with the acquisition
of knowledge? Here is a general
rule. Number Page 81, Bulletin of
July, 1915: mo student shall en-
ter a billiard hall or attend dances
unless he shall have filed with the
principal, for approval, written re-
quest signed by the parent or guar
dian, to be permitted to do So"
And Professor Robb? He says
1.-The principal doesn't do anything
the teachers do the work" So don't
try to get any satisfaction there; ask
him for the catalog and read it, and
ask somebody else. You'll hear lot
more about Robb from somebody else
than you will from Robb. If you
have two or three days to spare, ask
Miss Sturgeon. You'll probably
think she's a trifle enthusiastic, but
you'll not blame her.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
ORGANIZE FOR CHAUTAUQUA
Superb Talent On Program Starting
the Fourth OF September

The organization of the Abilene
Chautauqua association was perfected
at a meeting held this morning al
the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Of
ficers were elected and committees
appointed and this worthy project
put under way in Abilene.
A group of business men carefully
went over the program, which will be
given here and all are gratified,
pleased and enthusiastic over the
offered entertainment. The talent is
superb, the best on the road for the
largest lyceum company in the west,
and in the opinion of these business
men it far excells any that has ever
been on local platform. The in
stitution coming to Abilene Sept. 4
should prove a great community
spirit and factor and be made perma-
nent.
The committees and officers follow:
President. c. NJ. Harger; vice-presi-
dent, NJ. II. Malott: secretary, DR.. d.
c. Dutton; assistant secretaries, Roy
Baker. p. A. Bowman; treasurer, G.
w. Rees; ticket sales committee,
Frank Godfrey, chairman, w. A..
Chain, E. S. Garrett; advertising com
mittee. W. H. Goldsmith. chairman.
J. A. Tufts, II. NJ. Cowan; grounds
and concessions. J. E. Keel, chairman.
w. d. Nichols. Ted Haney.
The association went on record to
request from the Chamber of Com
merce the assistance OF H. NJ. Cowan,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
SUMMER STUDENTS SPEND
A NIGHT IN THE WOODS

Thirty-five OF the boys who are en-
rolled in the summer school courses
in manual training and agriculture
or gardening, walked to Engle grove,
south of the city, yesterday afternoon
under the supervision of J. w. White,
instructor, and spent the night on an
outing in the woods. Food, cooking
utensils and bed clothes were carried
in KNAPP sacks and they cooked their
supper and breakfast over open camp
fires. A big blazing fire was kept
going all night and run-sheep-run
and similar games passed away the
early hours. They were drilled in
simple woodcraft and various prizes
we're awarded the youngsters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
A REMARKABLE SCHOOL
At Chapman, Kansas, With Thou
sand-Audience Lyceum and
$500 Growing Surplus
By ]. F. Rorabaugh


(This article was taken from the
Aug. number of the Lyceum Maya
zine published at Chicago.)
Ever hear of Chapman, Kansas?
Ask Jess Pugh or Everett Kemp or
Thomas Brooks Fletcher how many
were out to hear them when they
made Chapman.
And right here, we might as well
own up that we have case" on
Chapman, for you'll find it out any
way. Because back of thousand
audience in a seven hundred town is
a story.
Last year the course included the
Jess Pugh Co., the Cavaliers. Old
Glory Quartet. Thomas Brooks
Fletcher, Fidelio Grand Opera Co.,
Frederick E. Hopkins. the Servant in
the House. No that isn't misprint
the Servant in the House. And one
man said yesterday that the Grand
Opera Company had done them all a
lot of good.
Now, here's another paralyzer. AL
ready the lyceum fund is three hun
bred dollars to the good. Yes, sir,
what the bookkeeper calls surplus,
or undivided profit.
And a new course is contracted
for next year that calls for the pay
ment of nine hundred dollars, and
the delivery, among other attractions,
of the Melting Pot"
Behind the course is school, and
behind the school is man. The man
is Professor Robb, and he is princi-
pal of the school, the Dickinson
County High School, the first high
school in Kansas, established 1889, a
faculty of fifteen teachers, a choice
of work seldom found out of the big
colleges and universities.
Here the boys and girls of the
county come free of tuition and have
a choice of complete courses in agri-
culture, mechanic arts, home econom-
les, normal work, commercial work,
college preparatory in music, piano,
voice, violin, and general course for
those who want it.
Any school can print catalog,
can schedule courses, but here is a
high school actually delivering the
goods.
In the agricultural courses, the
students are doing original work in
testing the yield of potatoes for in
stance, to find just what variety will
yield the highest under normal con-
ditions in the county, and what meth
cd of planting gives the greatest yield
of this particular variety. Then the
findings are covered in bulletins, of
which 1000 are printed in the school
printing plant and distributed all
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
rs FROM ABILENE GO TO
STATE MEETING OF Y. p. A.

Delegates from the local chapter
of the Young Peoples and Women's
Missionary society of the Evangelical
church left today for Lawrence to at
tend the annual state meeting. The
delegates who went are: Misses
Emery Johnson, Leila Picking, Alma
Ewald. Miriam Picking, Helen Pick
ing, Frances Stowitt and Edith Gish;
Mrs P. o. Ewald, Rev and Mrs. Erff-
meyer. Roy Erffmeyer. Charles,
Walter and Elmer Reep. Miss Mae
Gloss will 60 in the morning. The
Reep boys made the trip by auto.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
JURORS FOR SEPTEMBER
TERN OF DISTRICT COURT

The jury list for the September
term OF court has been drawn. An
exceptionally heavy docket awaits the
jurors and jurists. There are several
cases of intense importance and in
terest to be tried. The list OF jurors
follows: Abraham Myers, Abilene;
Ray Haywood. Hope; NJ. Evans, Solo
mon: d. Taylor. Enterprise; Marion
Wright, Solomon; w. e. Gunther.
Woodbinet Earl Randle. Hope;
Charles KirhwOod, Abilene; Bern
hardt Peter. Herington; Ed Bennett.
Solomon; r. A. Jaeeke, Harrington:
c. p. knight, Chapman; Alfred
Reese. Abilene; John Halstead. En-
terprise; Frank osterman, Abilene;
Frank Womeckel, Carlton; A. II.
Crebbs. Manchester; Jay Spaulding.
Solomon; A. C. Lindahl, Enterprises
John Biehler Ramona; Enoch Der
rick. Abilene; z. J. Baker. Abilene;
Joe Morgan, Hope: Fred Marts, Abb
lene: c. F. Mitsch. woodbine; Alfred
wilkins. Chapman; J. s. Mcsweeney.
Abilene; Alex. Coulson. Manchester;
o. J. Graham, Hope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
MORE THREsHING FIGURES
IN NAVARRO NEIGHBORHOOD

Threshing is almost completed in
Dickinson county. At the Charles
Anderson farm, north Navarro, ].
w. Cook threshed 1900 bushels in
one day with a steam engine and a
36-inch separator. tie grain averag-
ing from 20 to 25 bushels TO the acre.
In the best grain the machine turned
out three bushels in one minute. The
quality is good. and as the market
price continues to rise. the farmers
smile broadens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
LOCAL CASH WHEAT TO $3.50
WITH 1OA FUTURE ADVANCE

Wheat futures on both the Kansas
City and Chicago markets advanced
1OB cents today, due in part to the
federal crop report published yester-
day which gives the wheat crop pros
poets black eye. The cash price for
No. 2 hard wheat yesterday was $1.22
and the local buyers partially follow
ed up the September future advance
by paying s1.3O and $1.26 today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
Valentine and Bath in New Store

The c. F. Bath Music store and j.
e. Valentine, electrical supplies, now
occupy the building two doors south
of the Lyric theatre. The room has
been remodeled on the inside until 1t
has the finish of a net little establish
ment. Mr.. Bath has his Edison dia-
mond disc stock there and is making
preparations for a formal opening.
Partitioned apartments for the cleo
trical goods and musical accessories
with a closed music room are fea-
lures.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
DEFECTIVE RAIL bitches
-FOUR COACHES NEAR ELMO

Four coaches of the west bound
Missouri Pacific passenger train No.
were overturned at Elmo yester-
day. None of the passengers were
seriously injured. The baggage car
was derailed when it passed over a
defective rail and the other cars fol-
lowed into a ditch. The train was
just pulling into the station.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
Night,s cateh Of a5 Pounds.

Curtis Brewer and Milton Jones
are real nimrods. They spent last
night fishing in the river at Ross
and by morning their catch totaled S5
pounds-reliable scale weight. In
the mess was a ten-pound catfish and
an eight and one half pound carp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
Elrth PENN. Reserves Reunion.

D. s. Clarke -soeived notice of the
9th reunion of the 9Th Penn. re.
serves. his old regiment. at Muncy
Pa. Sept. IA. If any other members
reside here they can probably induce
Mr. Clarke to make one of a party to
attend the gathering of the old boys.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
Knocked over Traffic Marker.

The expected finally happened, but
not as soon as many thought 1t
would. A merchants delivery team
went astride the traffic marker at
Broadway and Third street. late yes
terday afternoon and knocked it over.
Bert Smith was the driver
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
MRS. FANNIE HALLAM LEFT
ESTATE OF $3.50 IN WILL

Kansas City, Aug. O.--According to
the will Of Mrs. Fannie HaIIam, Wild
Ow OF the late president of the abb
lene State bank, which was filed here
today, only eight hundred and eigh-
~ dollars was left OF the HaIIam for
tune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
GERMANS REGAIN LOST
GROUND-VERDUN ACTIVITY

Berlin, Aug. 4.--The Germans
have regained lost ground east Of
KOveI. Gains for the Teutons in the
Carpathian mountains are asIO re-
ported.
London, Aug. A gigantic bat
tie Is raging again at Verdun. The
Germans have taken Fleury.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
Visited With A. f. Bert.

Detroit, Aug. S.-Attorney F. B.
Bristow, son of ex-senator j. L. Bris-
tow visited here with A. e. Bert.
They attended college together and
Mr.. Bristow was greatly pleased with
the beautiful farm homes in this sec
ton of Dickinson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
Case No. 7615.
THE MANCHESTER STATE BANK.
Plaintiff.
MARY WEAVER, EFT AL,
Defendants.

Under and by virtue OF an order OF
sale issued by the Clerk OF the District
Court OF the Eighth Judicial District,
within and for Dickinson county, Kan
se", in the above entitled case, and to
me directed and delivered, ] will on
Monday, the 18th day OF September. A.
ID. 1915, at II o'clock a. m. OF said day
az the front door Of the Court House ia
the city OF Abilene. Dickinson county.
state OF Kansas. without appraisement.
sell TO The highest bidder, for cash in
hand, the following real estate to-wit.
Lots seven 90, eight 80, nine go and
ten t10) and the west six 90 feet of lot
eleven t11), IN block two (2) in the
city OF Manchester. in Dickinson coun-
~, state OF Kansas. The said real es-
tate viii be sold pursuant to the iudg-
ment Of the Court in said cause recited
In said order Of sale.
Witness my hand this sth day OF Au-
gust, 1915
HERMAN HASSLER,
SheTin Of Dickinson County, Kansas
Hnrd a Hnrd, Attorneys for Plaintiff
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-10
sHERIFF~s SALE.

(First published in the Abilene Weekly
Reflector. August 10. 1870
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-27
MEAT MARKET
 ID OPEN DOORS

A modern, sanitary meat market is planned for this city in the very near future. Hermann Grimm an- uounCe that he will shortly be out after his share of the meat and grocery business in Skagway. The date set for the opening of ms new business enterprise is as yet in the dark but he hopes to have his place ill tip top condition so thai he will be able to open his doors by the first of November.
 Workmen will soon be busily en- gagged on the buildingt transforming it from it's present. condition into an ideal grocery and meat est4b- hshment. The plans fo1' the es- tablisnment are well under way and Mr.. Grimm feels proud of the con- templated plans which, he wild in- stall.
 Among the many features to be added Is a Indies rest room. A refrigerator plant will bee installed' iced ripingB will run the entire length Of the building, huge store rooms properly ventilated, will hcua the surplus, stock of the house.
 Next summer Q refreshment park will be opened in the arena which faceg on First avenue. The booths and green vines entwining around the wire fence will be decided attraction forming a natural out door park for the patrons.
 Mir. Grimm will be leaVing for the outside where he will make con- nec:ions with his wholesale houses and packing companies which are to furnish him with his stock in about a months time.