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Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13

per at $50 served to 150 people by
the three organizations, preceded
the main session of the evening.
Short addresses were made by DR..
F. s. Blayney, the Rev. H. e. Bower
and the Rev. Erffmeyer.
At the John Fisher home north
of town the ladies of the Iris club
were pleasantly entertained Tuesday
afternoon. A number were finishing
up Christmas presents, other had
pillow slip lace, edgings and en-
broidery. After refreshments the
refreshments the club showered one
OF their number, Mrs. Daniel Kreid-
er, formerly Miss Ruth Bryson, with
miscellaneous packages which prov
ed quite a surprise. The club ad-
journed to meet with Mrs. John
Baer next
-. IL i OllNCl diIlftu lIOIu hdHSdS
City Wednesday evening with
bride, formerly Miss Tracie Orr of
that city and we'll knowh to Abilene
people, having made her home here
at intervals during the past year
The wedding comes as a complete
surprise to even their closest friends
as nothing of the coming event had
even been intimated to them. Mrs.
Toliyer has for the past few seasons
been trimmer for Miss Elsie Priem,
and her winning ways have
won her the respect and love of a
host of friends among the young
people and ladies. Mr.. Toliver, one
Of the city's best business men, is
with the L. H. Toliver &
Co., garage, and had the laugh on
he fellows this morning. They have
engaged suite of rooms at the Car I
ol Sisters and are at home to their
riends there.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13
BROKER DISAPPEARS WITH
500. 600 OF CLIENTS Fund

Providence. r. l., Jan. S.-TheI
police instituted a search for Al
bert P. Miller. Jr., an investment
broker who is wanted on a charge
of the embezzlement Of $500, 600 in
funds entrusted to his care by
clients.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13
CITY MAN
DROPPED DEAD IN STREET

Junction City, Jan. 1I.-Alvin
Hunt, IS years old. dropped dead Of
heart disease while on his way to
work. He is survived by a widow and
eight children. No inquest was held
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13
OswaId-ButterfieId


The following taken from the
Salt Lake Herald-Republica telling
of the Christmas marriage Of Miss
Hazel Oswald and Mr. r. H. But
terfield will be of fuuch interest to
many Abilene friends as the bride
has visited here often at the home
of her aunts, the Misses Estelle and
Sarah Oswald.
st. Marks cathedral was the
scene Of one of the most beautiful
and impressive weddings in its
eventful history yesterday afternoon
on the occasion of the marriage Of
Miss Hazel Egerton Oswald, only
daughter of Mrs. Frederick L. Os-
wald, and Robert H. Butterfield, at
4:30 o'clock.
The historic old church was adorn-
ed in heavy Christmas greens and
mountain holly, which wreathed the
pulpit, lecturn, choir stalls and rood |
screen. The picturesque effect was
emphasized by the nave of the
church being in cadle light only.
Five-branch candle sticks were plac-
ed in each of the deep windows
which were festooned with evergreen
and upright standards holding the
five candles were placed in each of I
the transepts and in choir stalls of 8
the church. g
The bride who came in with A. ]. t
knollin of Chicago, an old family h
'riend, was a picture of loveliness in f
Ter bridal costume. The gown, 81
lucille model, was of soft white n
loeskin and Georgette crepe made p
n semicoat effect, with full reeded al
kirt trimmed with bands of seal CT
kin, a collar Of rare old needle til
oint lace edged the bodice. She tn
'ore a large pink chiffon hat edged
18th errine, with a cluster Of pas m,
u grapes under the brim, and on
oa of silver cloth over pink chif- wi
IN edged with the ermine about her ini
eek. She carried a muff made of Ka
nix chiffon ruffles bordercd with be
mine. An arm bouquet of Easter da
lies and lilies of the valley com
eted the exquisite toilette. g
Mr.. Butterfield and his best man,
erbert R. Macmillan, with the
clergyman, the Very Rev.
lmuel r. Colladay, dean of the
awaited the bride at the 0o'
ancel steps, where the bethrotal -
rvice was read to the soft strains 49,
"The Angels Serenade" by Bla- ~
. The bride was given away by -
r mother who wore an elegant 'e'
wn of silver cloth and pale gray ''i'
iffon over pink with a white vel y"
t hat trimmed with ermine and
n,ro, f,,n, ho,ouo ~, me
need to the chancel rail, where
o concluding part of the impress w ene
10 ritual was said. oh
He
At the close of the service the ~
ancel lights were turned on in u,o
II and the joyful strains of the a..
wedding march ming -,
I with the peals of the church 49,.
Il, ushered the party out of the ~
urch.
Later the bride and bridegroom chi
t to spend their honeymoon in sal
uthern California and the Grand
nyon of Arizona. When they re-
rn they will be at home after Feb nv
ary l at 1873 X street.
Unusual interest is attached to
Q matrimonial event, as the
young bride has passed we
r childhood and girlhood in Salt we
Ike, with the exception of several beI
tended trips abroad in company So
tn her mother. and has many bro
ends here. Mr.. Butterfield is ant
ointment in club and professional in
cles and is connected with the ira
Unknown legal firm of Howat. mil
LcMillan and Nebeker. hid
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13

Following the installation of Of
ficers and a class initiation of five
the Fraternal Aid last evening had
an elaborate turkey SUPPER, with
plenty of the fowl of Thanksgiving
fame and all that goes with it on
such an occasion. After the supper
thirty couples spent the remaining
part of the evening at dancing. Nc
Collum's orchestra furnished the
music.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13
Funk-Forster

A wedding of interest to many
people of the county took place Sat
urday night at seven o'clock at the
Presbyterian parsonage when Mr..
julius Forster and Lulu Funk were
married, with the Rev. F. s. Blay-
ney officiating Both come from we'll
known and respected families of the
county and they have the heartiest
congratulations of a host of friends
Mr.. Forster has been the county
salesman for the Seelye Medical
company. Mr.. and Mrs. Forster are
at home on the farm of the latter
five miles south of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13

When one witnesses the installa-
tion of officers in patriotic organi-
cations such as the woman's Relief
Corps, the Grand Army of the Re-
public and the Sons Of Veterans.
such as was the event last evening
at the G. A. R. headquarters in the
city hall, his love and pride for his
country can not help but be in
creased. To officers for the coming
year in the W. R. c. we're conferred
the rites Of the respective offices
with Mrs. ]. T. Nicolay as installing
officer, while NJ. p Jolley installed
the new officers in the C. A. r. and
Sons OF Veterans. A bounteous sun
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13
SOCIAL DOINGS OF THE WEEK

done to a luscious brown, they ate
to their contentment Four more
'possums are in cold storage and
the men are planning for other sim
liar occasions before the winter is
over.
The w. M. B. club OF Herington
at the meeting Saturday decided to
furnished room in the basement
Of the library in which to hold the
club meetings. The following Off
GERS were elected for the new club
year. President, Mrs. F. d. Carman;
vice president, Mrs. L. s. Lewis;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. ]. P.
Scott; recording secretary, Miss
Nell Kerr; treasurer, Miss Drusilla
Herington.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13

Newton Cole and ]. f. Hall took
their turn at the wheel and en-
tertained the twelve members of
the "Possum Club" at real pos
sum supper Saturday evening ~
the Hall home on North Olive street.
With a plenty of the well cooked
meat from two Of the animals. that
made the negro and his moonlight
hunts famous, and sweet potatoes
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13
Solomon Ladies Organize


Twelve Solomon ladies met in the
library Saturday afternoon and or
ganized a reading club. They decid-
ed to take up a miscellaneous study
OF current topics. The constitution
and bylaws as drawn up by the
committee were adopted and the
following officers were elected.
President, Mrs. Alice Baker; vice
president, Mrs. Alma Mckenzie; sec
retary and treasurer, Mrs. Madge
Evans; program committee, Mrs
Manetta Starrett. The ladies agreed
to federate and decided to hold one
more open meeting for the purpose
of securing new member before
the year book.-Solomon !
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-01-13
LenIhert-Shetter

A pretty home wedding occurred
at the home of s. H. Lenhert, seven
miles south of Abilene, when Eliz-
abeth Eldora, the second daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Lenhert, was
united In marriage to Mr.. Peter
Shelter, a popular young man from
Elmo, Kansas. The affair was one
of those pretty quiet weddings with
only few of the intimate friends
and relatives present The bride was
very pretty in a gown of white
medier silk. She carried a beautiful
bouquet of carnations. Miss Emma
May, the brides sister, played the
wedding march, and the ceremony
was performed by Elder J. N. Engle.
After congratulations a three course
supper was served, after which a
general good time was enjoyed by
all. At o'clock the groom took his
bride to his own farm and home
which had been previously prepared
for the occasion. They wil le at
home to their many friends at this
farm, eight miles south of Abilene
Their many friends join in wishing
them a prosperous future.
&AA
The Phalatians met with Misses
Ruth and Ruby Miller Friday after
noon. The business meeting CON
sisted chiefly of the election Of of
ficers. The visitors were Miss Julia
Johnson, the former high school
class president, who now lives in
Herington, and Miss Marie Kauff-
man. After all had enjoyed social
hour refreshments were served.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01

A reputation for never having told a lie is bestowed upon q man after he Sas been a long time dead.-Al- bany Journal.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01
WEEKLY REVIEW OF
 THE COTTON MARKET
Liquidation in New Crop Posi- tiOns Causes Break in Prices -Steadier Tone Ocean Freight Promoted Selling.

New York, June 30.-The cotton market has been unsettled and irregu- lar during the past week, owing to near month liquidation as result of July notices and a more or less gen eral evening up of accounts for over the government crop report, which is to be published tomorrow morning There had been rumors in the market during the previous week that cotton originally intended for delivery on contracts here had been sold for ex- port to take advantage of the easier ocean freight situation and prices had advanced on expectations that very little cotton would be rendered on July contracts. It developed on the first notice day, however, that notices representing nearly 30000 bales had been issued and their appearance in the street brought out a good deal of scattering liquidation.
 Trade interests bought the July at comparatively moderate discounts, as compared with October, but the weak ness of the rear-months started liqui- datlon in new crop positions, particu- larly as the weekly report of the Weather Bureau read more favorably and prices broke rather sharply, with July selling off to 12.90 and Decem- Der to 1927, or about 35 to 4S points under recent high levels.
 Uncertainty as to the showing of the government report and reports of steadier tons in ocean freight doubt less promoted selling, but there were moderate rallies toward the end of the week or covering.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01
MARKET OPENS AT
 RISE, THEN FALLS
Fluctuations Irregular Close Unchanged to , Points Up General Business Was Ex- tremely Quiet.

New York, June 30.-The circula- ton of few additional July notices caused some near month liquidation in the cotton market here today and fluctuations were irregular. Other wise, however, there was very little feature and after selling off to 12.91c, July closed at 13.02c, with the general list closing steady, net unchanged to 5 points higher
 The market opened steady at an advance of 1 to points, as result of overnight covering orders but there was very little demand in evidence and prices turned easier right after the call. Scattering July liquidation seemed to find comparatively few buy CTS around the ring and the easier rul- ing of the near months appeared to bring a little pressure against new crop deliveries. This came partly from Liverpool sources during the early trading and new crop months
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01
UNIQUE APPLICATION
 OF l. AND K. LAW
Woodruff County Citizens Would Rescind Powers of Certain Mercantile Corporations in Woodruff County-340 Sign.

Little Rock, July IA unique ap- nlication of the initiative and refer endum law is being made by citizens of Woodruff county. Former State Senator Elmo Carl Lee yesterday filed with the Secretary of State a petition containing $40 signatures only 65 being required-to submit to the voters of Woodruff county pro- posed law "To rescind the powers of certain mercantile corporations in Woodruff county, Ark" The pre- amble reads as follows:
 Whereas, the operation of corpor- ations selling goods, wares and mer- chandise in Woodruff county, Ark, has become subversive to the growth, development, happiness and prosper ity and general welfare of the people of said county, and
 "Whereas, under conditions brought about by the operation of said corpor- atious, it has become impossible for the man who tills the soil to become, or acquire for himself and family a home and
 Whereas, the continued existence of such corporations will more firmly establish landlordism, thereby hasten ing the overthrow of the independence of individuals and of free government which cannot long survive when few own the land and the many are ten ants at will"
 These premises being considered, the petitioners ask for the passage by the people of the following statute:
 "Pe it enacted, etc, That the pow CTS of each and every corporation en- gagged in the business of selling goods, wares and merchandise with it's situs CT domicile in Woodruff county, Ark, are hereby rescinded, provided, the provisions of this act are intended to apply only to corporations created pursuant to the provisions of Sections S3I, S3S, and succeeding sections of klrby's Digest, of the Statutes of the State of Arkansas, up to and includ- ing S7l."
 Should this be adopted, and stand the test of the courts, the charter of every mercantile company, of what ever character, in Woodruff county, would be cancelled. Senator Carl Lee says that it is directed at credit con- eerns that supply farmers and by holding liens upon their crops, keep them m subjection. He alleges that the conditions, especially in the Northern district of Woodruff county. have become intolerable.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01
A. W. MCAIN GOES
 TO NEW YORK
National City Bank, of New
 York, to Establish Branch
 Banks Over WOrld-Receive 200 Applicants-Select Forty.

Little Rock, July 1.-When the Ma tional City Bank of New York City began the establishment of branch banks all over the world, it found diff flculty in securing dependable native men to conduct it's affairs. So it de- termlned to educate body of young men whom they might send to for eign posts as needed. To secure these men. the bank asked for recommends tons by universities throughout the country and two hundred names were submitted. Only forty were chosen out of this number, and of these an Arkansas boy was one of the forum ate applicants.
 A. W. Mccain, of Jonesboro. who has been in the employ of the Bank of Jonesboro, was this week notified of his appointment and he will leave for his new post next Thursday. He was recommended by his alma mater. Washington X Lee University, and endorsed by State Bank Commissioner John M. Davis. He is p years old, and IS a native of Little Rock, being a cousin of Alderman H. c. Mccain. He will spend year in training in the home bank in New York, and then be ready for the foreign field.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01
TIME, AT LAST.

When certain negro of Mobile, Ala, announced his engagement to the dusky one of his choice, the con- gratulations that were showered upon him included a note of wonder, says the Baltimore Sun.
 "Joe," said one of these friends, "I shore is surprised. We-all never thought you'd speak up. It's going on two years since you begun to call to see Miss Violet"
 Oats true." said Joe, but de fact is, old man, didn't lose my job until last night"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01
MANY FAIL TO PASS
 THE EXAMINATIONS
Arkansas National Guard Being
 Rapidly Mustered in-Physi-
 cal Examinations Eliminate Many-Recruiting Continues.

Little Rock, July 1.-The Arkansas National Guard is now being mus tered into the federal service. The companies are being mustered at their minimum and will be recruited as rapidly as possible.
 The rigid physical examinations to which they are subjected are elimin- ating many. Lieut.. Col. Fred Greene, 'of Harrison, one of the best known and most popular officers of the First Regiment, failed to pass the examin- ation, and was released. He weighs only 106 pounds, and 120 pounds is the minimum. His brother, Capt. Chas. M. Greene, commissary of the First Regiment, was rejected for the same reason. Maj. Leon R. Smith, of Fayetteville, commanding the 1st Bat talion, 2d Regiment, weighs only 103 pounds, and was likewise rejected. These vacancies and any others that may occur, will be filled by appoint ment of the governor.
 Maj. E.B.Jett, Quartermaster Gen. eral in the National Guard organiza- tion, was yesterday mustered into the federal service as United States Dis bursting Officer, but it is not known if he will retain his position after the troops leave for the border.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01
SCOTT AND FUNSTON
 ACCUSED OF LACK OF
 HONOR AND BAD FAITH
Emphatically Denies Mexico is Protecting Bandits-Washing- ton Accused of Sending Over bearing Notes.

Mexico City, June 30.-The foreign office today issued memorandum in reply to Secretary Lansing's recent note, in which the correctness of as- sertlons In the communication from Washington was repeatedly denied. The memorandum declares that the United States had no right to main tain its armed forces on Mexican soil.
 The memorandum contains 35 counts. Although not in the form of direct reply to the Washington note, it is considered equivalent to an an- swer to that document. It expresses surprise that the Washington govern ment should have been pained at the tone and the contents of the Carranza document, since it maintains that the United States has sent to the consti- utional government not only one, but many discourteous and even overbear- ing notes.
 Emphatically reiterating the Mexi- can governments position denying the right of the United States to keep armed bodies in Mexico, the memor- andum denies energetically that the Mexican government has protected bandits who had committed depreda- tions in the United States and defes Washington to produce proof of the assertion.
 Blame for Cusi Massacre.
 Blame for the Santa Ysabel mas sacre is placed on the so-called im- pulsive and irascible disposition of Charles Watson, general manager of the Cusihuiriachie company, and Gen. Scott and Gen. Funston are accused of bad faith and lack of honor in mis- leading Gen. Obregon in an alleged evasive reply regarding the crossing of American troops into Mexico fol- lowing the Glenn Springs raid.
 The memorandum asserts that while it is true that the United States ar rested Gen. Huerta, the motive which prompted this act was not a purpose of aiding the constitutionalist govern ment, but because the United States feared that Gen. Huerta was plotting with Germany.
 The note concludes by declaring that the presence of American troops in Mexico invites rather than prevents bandit raids along the border.
 The memorandum was issued at the same time that the foreign office au- thorized publication of Secretary Lan- sings recent note.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01
ELBERTAS WILL BEGIN
 TO MOVE NEXT WEEK
Crop Stated to be Best in His tory of Orchards-CantalOupe and Watermelons Also Fine Shipping Begins July 5th.

Preparations are complete for the moving of the crop of Elberta peaches along the lire of the Prescott & Northwestern railroad and the first shipments will be made on July 5th. About 100 packers will arrive here July 1, and go to the Highland or chard.
 Bert Johnson, owner of the High lanc orchard, has stated that there will be 900 cars of peaches from his place. There will probably be over one hundred cars from other orchards along the line.
 The cantaloupe acreage in the vicin- ity of Highland, Blevins and McCas- kill, all on the Prescott x North western railroad, is larger this sea- son than heretofore and a bumper crop is expected. The first car lots of cantaloupes will also go forward the first of next week, probably on the 5th of July. Present indications are that there will be over 300 car loads of cantaloupes and a large num- Der of cars of watermelons.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01
NATURAL CONSEQUENCES.

Where arc you off to in such q hurgy?"
 ITO fetch the doctor for my hus- band"
 What's up with him?"
 He tells me he has got hepatitis, dyspepsia, rheumatism, nephritis and cerebro-spinal meningitis
 Where did he get all that?"
 Why, man induced him to buy a medical dictionary, and he's just be- gun reading it!"-Chicago Herald
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01

BUY TT IN PRESCOTT.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01

worked about 3 to points net lower during the middle of the day
 General business was extremely quiet, which local traders took to mean that scattering accounts had been pretty we'll evened up for over the government report tomorrow and the holiday early next week. The av- craze private reports issued during the past few days has been 79.6 per cent, compared with 79.S last month and the talk around the ring has re- flected general expectation that the government report tomorrow will be slightly under the 10-year average of SOP per cent.
 Cotton closed steady.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01
THE COMING STORM.

The regular trombone player of a Scottish orchestra was ill with a cold, and the conductor reluctantly accept ed the services of man who had played in an amateur brass band. He was naturally little doubtful, how ever, of the technical ability of the substitute.
 After the first performance the new player asked the conductor how he had done.
 The conductor replied that he had done fairly, but that perhaps he would do better the next night.
 The newcomer, eyeing him grate- fully, answered: Man, ye see, the music is a strange tae me the nicht, and I'm no'jist shair o't yet, but you wait tae the morn's nicht, and yell no hear ane of thae fiddles at a'l"- Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-01

Roasting always fools some per sons for little while.-New York World.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-05-17
COWBOYS START
 SEARCH FOR OUTLAW
(From Saturdays Daily.)

Word comes from the Anvil Rock country that the cowmen there arc on the trail of the notorious outlaw, Rat Tail" For many year this animal has defed all efforts 10 subdue him and for some time he was lost sight of as ne had evidently drifted to new pastures.
 Now Jack Webb reports that he has again been located and the Anvil Rock boys insist that they will bring him in for the Frontier Days sports with out regard to what it costs in time and trouble to get him under control
 If they do not get him with a rope, they will use traps or even crease him with a rife in order to get the old Rat Taip' to Prescott. And when they do, it will certainly behoove the champion broncho buster to look out. This vicious animal has remarkable history. He has been taken up with other hoses several times, but no cow