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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
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H"FtNH NAhuthberg 20 Wed
Relatives have received word that
Mr. Martin Vandenberg and Miss
Kate sharrett Of Denver. Colo, will
be married July %. Mr.. vanden-
berg is former Abilene boy, having
been employed at the Pacific ex-
press office. but went to Colorado.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

ELISHA LEE, Chairman.
PR. ALBRIGHT, Cent Manager.
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
l. W. BALDWIN, Cent Manager.
Central of Georgia Railway.
c. l. BARDO, CenT Manager,
New York, New Haven a Hartford Railroad
z. II. COAPAIAN, Yics-Presileal
Southern Railway.
Q. E. C0TTER, Ceaf Manager,
Wabash Railway.
Y. E. CROWLEY, AssL Yies- Prssidsna
New York Central Railroad.
6. H. EMERSON, Cent Manager.
Great Northern Railway.
C. n. EWING. CsnT Manager,
Philadelphia q Reading Railway.
=. ". GRICE. AssG to PrssidsnG
Chesapeake q Ohio Railway.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
SOCIAL DOINCS OF THE WEEK

where he now has a responsible,
position. His many Abilene friend.
will extend congratulations
To Colorado by Motor
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. shockey and
daughters, Harriet and Bessie, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Shockey of
Riley left today on a months auto
mobile trip to Colorado and the
north. Going to Denver and Color
ado Springs they will return home
via Cheyenne. They carry a COM
plete camping outfit and will spend
a month In the open.
Sunshine Club
Mrs. viii Amsbaugh very pleas
antly entertained the members of
the Sunshine club and their chill
dren Tuesday afternoon, June IL, in
honor of Harold and Margarets
birthdays. The children spend a
very pleasant afternoon playing, af-
ter which they were seated at a 4
table on which were two cakes dec
grated with candles, one having sew
en- candles and the other nine. The
children enjoyed very much watch
ing the candles burn, after which |
zee cream and cake were served. |
The children present were Cecil and |
Dana Copeland, Francis and Gregory
feeters, Kate and Valmont Cassel,
Helen and Guy Burdick, Vivian, VIC
ct and Arlene Schleichter, Blema
md Kenneth Snider, Oliver Simp-
on, Pearl Heinz, Naomi Cav. Sew
n members were present Visitors
we're Mrs. John Sleichter and Miss
'orchardt of Herington. Next meet
ng will be Wednesday evening,
uly 20, with Mrs Frank Teeters.
The Story of Neglected Hand
erchief comes drifting in from
lexington and the incident is
ouched for by the man who has
le handkerchief. There was
lurch bazaar and the ladies wrote
the presidents wife asking for a
lit to sell. Mrs. Wilson sent
andkerchief with a card inscribed
herself Cor her secretary, nobody
1ows which, and 1t was to be the
g money raising article of the fair.
hen the time came to sell it the
lctioneer was given a bid of a dol
r by a leading Republican to start
g sale. He stood in an automobile
the main street and before
rye crowd tried to get raise. But
It raise came. He tried several
mes and nobody seemed to want
Q memento of the former Mrs.
1t. At last it went to the Repub-
an for the original dollar. Maybe
'rington women folks are not par
ularly fond of Mrs. Wilson-and
men may be bashful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
steyer-Laffon

Miss Elizabeth Mabel Steyer,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T..
steyer, East Seventh street, and
Mr.. Gilmer NJ. Laffon, of Drexel,
Mo-. were married yesterday after
noon at two thirty o'clock in the
Presbyterian cuhrch in Salina. DR..
Alfred e. VanOrden read the serv-
ice. When the couple left Abilene
they intended to go to
Ellsworth, a former home of Miss
Steyer, for the ceremony. Mrs. Laf-
fon, who was employed at Drexel,
has been visiting her parents the
past several weeks. They will reside
at Drexel where Mr.. Laffon is a
dentist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
For Former Abilene Girl

Emporia Gazette: A group Of
girls entertained with dinner at
the college dormitory Tuesday even
ing in honor of Miss Grazella Pull
yer, who will go soon to Chandler,
Ariz., where she will teach. The din
ing room was decorated with pink
and white sweet peas, which also
were used as favors. After the din
ner social hour was enjoyed in the
parlors. The hostesses were Misses
Marie Pierson, Ethel DeYoung, Bird
lie Rich, Bessie Morris, Marguerite
Payne, Esther s. Jones, Mary Wach-
ter, Esther NJ. Jones, Rose Wood.
Carol Haynes and Ruth Doyle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
Burnworth-Towne

Miss Alzona N. Burnworth and
Mr.. Leon H. Towne, both of abb
lene, will be married this afternoon
at four thirty o'clock. The Reverend
Benjamin r. Lantz of the st.
Johns Lutheran church, will be the
officiating clergyman"
The above announcement in last
evenings Salina Daily Union was
the first intimation Abilene friends
here had of the wedding of these
two well known young people of this
city. Mr.. Towne returned to Abilene
this morning and his wife will come
the latter part of next week. She
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. N.
Burnworth, East 18th street, and
since coming to Abilene has be-
come active in the young peoples
circles of the Lutheran church. Mr.. |
Towne, an Abilene product, is
hustler. He is at present employed
at the Kansas Cash Store grocery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

Organ. dressers, commode, 2
bed steads, 4 bed springs, mattress,
2 side boards, stand. book case,
lounge, hat rack, sewing machine,
extension table, II dining room
chairs, 7 rockers. small rugs, lot
Of carpet, Brussels sweeper, vacuum
cleaner, high chair. trunk, kitchen
table, coal oil stove, cook stove.
sink, refrigerator, washing ma
chine, Anchor brand wringer, ironing
board, electric iron. ice cream
freezer. flour chest, rs feet hose.
canned fruit, empty Mason Jars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
RAILROAD
WAGES
Shall they be determined by
Industrial Warfare or
Federal Inquiry? -
To the American Public:

Do you believe in arbitration or indus
trial warfare?
The train employees on all the railroads
are voting whether they will give their leaders
authority to tie up the commerce of the
country to enforce their demands for 100
million dollar wage increase.
The railroads are in the public service
your service. This army of employees is in
the public service-your service.
You pay for rail transportation billion
dollars year, and IL cents out of every
dollar from you goes to the employees.
On all the Western railroads in 1915 sevenyfve per
train employees earned these lowest highest average
of alb as shown by the pay rolls
Passenger Freight Yard
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

A TOO million dollar wage increase for
men in freight and yard service Qess than
one-hfth of all employes) is equal to per
cent advance in all freight rates.
The managers of the railroads, as trustees
for the public, have no right to place this
burden on the cost of transportation to you
without clear mandate from a pubac tri-
bunal speaking for you.
The railroads have proposed the settle
ment of this controversy either under the
existing national arbitration law, or BY refer
ence to the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. This offer has been refused by the
employees representatives.
Shall a nationwide strike or an
investigation under the Gov
eminent determine this issue?
National Conference Committee of The Ra;vv.v.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

HS He hAhVp
Salina Union: Last Sunday after
noon Miss Della NJ. OFT and Mr.
Winnard Morris were married al
the home Of Mr.. Joseph Peck three
miles east of Kipp. The Rev. H. p
Alexander officiated. The guests
present we're relatives and close
friends. The bride has been living
at Gypsum. The groom's home has
been in Abilene but Mr.. and Mrs.
Peck Morris will make their home
on farm near Kipp.
q &&
Birthday Gathering
Mrs. VIM. Rubin, West Fifth
street, gave a party yesterday after
noon, the occasion being the sixth
of a little daughter, Iona.
The time was passed at games. Ice
cream, cake and cady was served to
he little folks. Those present were
Nay Edmundsons, Laura Enoch,
Esther Taylor. Vida Wilcox, Lois
Wilcox, May Patton and Nellie
iardner. A group photograph of the
-oungsters was taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

NCLSHDOrnOOu Lawn R1cn1C
Mrs. ]. L. Thayer and Mrs. o. A.
Olsen were hostesses at an informal
neighborhood party at the l. H. Hut
ton home, North Olive street, last
evening. Forty persons were there
and 1t was a delightful time for all
Ice cream and cake were served for
refreshments. The occasion was in
reality a farewell party for the Oh
sen family which leaves soon for
Kansas City to reside, and recep-
ton for Mr.. and Mrs f. G. Denni-
son who are moving into the neigh
borhood from Detroit.
The w. G. T. U. elected the fol-
lowing officers for the coming year:
President, Mrs. Dora Davis; vice
president, Mrs Amanda Musser;
secretary, Mrs. Nettie Sidesinger;
treasurer, Mrs. Mary Chase. The
Fifth district w. G. T. u. conven-
ion will be held in Abilene Sep
ember IL and 10. The state presi-
lent, Mrs. Lillian Mitchner, will be
me of the speakers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
PUBLIC SALE
--OF-
Household
Goods
Saturday, July 22nd,
Saturday, July 22nd,

lis East 18th St, Abilene, COM
mencing at 1880 p. m. sharp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

A. 9. GREIC, AssG to Recsieers,
81. Louis a San Francisco RaiAroaA
c. ". KOUNS. CsnT Manager,
AtchisOu. Topeka SAINTS Fe RailwmH
a. ". MeMAsTER, CsnT Manager,
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad.
N ID. MAHER, ce-PresidsHs,
Norfolk and Western Railway.
JAMES RUSSELL, Cen Z Manager,
Denver a Rio Crauds Railroad.
A. d. SCHOYER. Resident Yics-Prsa.
Pennsylvania Lines Wem.
". L. Seldom, Vice-Prssidsna
SeabOard Air Line Railway.
A. J. STONE. Yics- President
Eric Railroad.
G. $. wAID, Yics-Prss & CsnT Manages,
Sunset Ceptfal Lnsa-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

The average yearly wage payments to all Western train en-
poyes ncudng those who worked only part the year,
shown by the 1915 payrols
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

where he now has responsible
position. His many Abilene friends
will extend congratulations
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

bulletin of much value to persons
seeking information on irrigated lands
bered four in a series of agricultural
treatises. has just been issued by the
passenger department of the Denver
& Rio Grande railroad. Lands COM
ing under the uncompahgre and Grand
Valley projects in Colorado and the
Strawberry valley project in Utah. all
undertakings of the u. S. Reclamation
service. are described and pictured.
The bulletin gives the approximate
cost of land, how obtained. terms. crops
adapted to the particular soils. etc.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Miss Lois Brewer entertained the
members of H. F. c. club on Garnet
mesa on Thursday of last week. Fancy
work was the main feature of the af-
ternoon. and at o'clock a luncheon
was served In the evening the guests
enjoyed music and cards until 1870 a.
m. when they all quieted down for an
outdoor slumber party. The girls de-
parted late the next morning declaring
an ideal good time. The event was in
honor of the second mock wedding
anniversary of the club.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

The Misses Azalea, Alene and Irene
Penticuff entertained a number of girl
friends at fancy work Monday after
noon as a sort of leave taking to a
number leaving for various schools
within the coming week. A joyful time
was passed by all and lovely refresh
ments completed the affair. The fol-
lowing were present: Mabel Odom.
Lillian Odom- Bernice Sweitzer, An
Meta Sweitzer, Minnie Sweitzer, Car
rie Wilkerson. Lois Brewer. Irene
Freyberg, Lucille Freyberg, Blanche
Ramey, Alene Penticuff, Irene Penti-
cuff, Azalea Penticuff
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Independent does not like to publish
funny auto stories because o. the free
advertising feature. but the one about
the tourist up in the northwest count
ing 12S Fords in a line going up the
opposite bank of the Skaguaway river
and asking an old fisherman what the
occasion was. received the reply that
It was lot of Fords just going up the
river to spawn, is most too good to
let pass.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

On next Friday, September s. there
will be box social at No. 4 school
house, near Chipeta switch. at which
a literary and musical program will
be given. Various candidates for
county offices will also deliver i'm
social is to raise necessary funds with
which to pay for the organ for the
school.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

A street carnival is being planned
for Delta to be on the dates of the
baseball tournament. September 10. IL,
IL and 13, but the full arrangements
do not seem to have been arranged.
Presumably this will be accomplished
before next issue of Independent.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mrs. Stauffer and daughter, Irine.
returned Wednesday from Glenwood
Springs, where they had been to visit
John, Mrs. Stauffer's son, who is now
operating a machine on the Daily
Avalanche. They report a good visit
and fine time.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

A ten-pound baby boy came to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Davis
Wednesday morning and according to
phone message is to be named Wood
row Wilson Davis Despite such a
handicap baby and parents are re-
ported doing nicely.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mrs. NJ. E. Terrell. who has been at
Glenwood Springs for several months
past. spent several days in Delta this
week renewing acquaintances. Mrs.
Terrin was formerly one OF the pro
prietors of the Royal Cafe.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

There were 90 autos made the trip
on top of Grand mesa Sunday. The
roads were good and the time of max
ing the trip up from Delta varied from
two hours and five minutes to three
hours. either of which is a big i'm
porvement over the former full day
required to make the trip by team.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mr. and Mrs. w. W. Warner have
Denver and other state points. Mr.. Sci
crist, who had charge of the Racket
Store during the absence of Mr.,
Warner. has returned to Rogers mesa.
where he will engage in teaching
again.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

DIR. and Mrs. r. E. Mehaffey and S.
b. Mccain and family enjoyed picnic
dinner on upper Surface Creek last
Sunday. They angled and the doctor
caught good string. but to make sure
of being fed. they had plenty of fried
chicken and other good things in a
hamper.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.. Fluallen and
weeks outing on Grand mesa. In the
party were Misses Wynn Killian and
Ida Hoover Of Denver. Ruth Adams Of
Minneapolis. Margaret McClanagan Of
Delta and Messrs. Earl Wilson. Mamie
Watts and Richard Raber of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

w e. obert and A. f. Penley are
putting in week hunting sage chick
ems and grouse and fishing around
Gunnison. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sanford
and family accompanied them that
far and will go on to waneta Springs
for short vacation.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Notice is hereby given that the
Royce Extract company of Cleveland,
Ohio. has appointed Mrs. l.. E. Ben
nett of Delta, their local representa-
han.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Registration books for precinct No.
IS will be open at the home of L. w.
Sweitzer. residence on Garnet mesa.
desiring to vote at the coming election
living in this precinct should see to
it that they are registered.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Clarence Sullivan was 4 departing
passenger last Saturday morning for
Douglas, Arizona. after a sojourn in
Delta for the past two weeks.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver and family
and Miss Myrtle Carlson returned on
Thursday from Grand mesa lakes.
where they enjoyed a week fishing for
phere.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

the Harmony club at its first meeting
of the club year yesterday afternoon.
A picnic dinner was the feature of
the occasion. and was of course,
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Farmers who have gotten through
the stress of harvest work, are set
ting a good example and doing a wise
thing on their own account by hauling
down from the mines their winter sup
ply of coal
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

MIR. and Mrs. b. p. Richardson and
two children were passengers Wednes-
day for their home at Hastings. Neb-
raska, following pleasant four weeks
visit with the parents of Mrs. Richard
son. Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Adams.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Adair Hotchkiss, Democratic candi-
date for County Judge. was down this
week circulating among the voters.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Pratt were down
Saturday from their ranch home near
Cedaredge. Mr.. Pratt has his hay up
now he says and will not be quite so
rushed from this time on.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

The local candidates are getting
pretty busy as the date for the pri-
mary election draws near. There is
but two weeks more when all will
know who the lucky ones are.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mrs. r. c. Beverstock went to
Hotchkiss Saturday afternoon for a
few days visit with friends.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

C. o. Reynolds was a departing pass
enger for Denver Saturday morning,
after spending pleasant ten-day -
in Delta the guest of his son. B. L.
Reynolds and family.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Miss Nettie Ensley of Delta is in
the city for visit with Miss Gretchen
Rettig. Miss Ensley arrived Thursday
evening on the Montrose train.-Grand
Junction News.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01
6&alz&zn;&MH &!;!;y e s. &
1;l93k;235sl3sIIHSI3S

In this issue of Independent is pub
lished notice of sale of the property
of the Western Sugar and Land COM
pany. This sale is one of the steps
necessary in the clearing of title SUBJ
sequent to the transfer of the property
to the Delta Sugar company, or per-
haps to its promoters and is of i'm
portance and encouraging to the Delta
factory outlook.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Lloyd S. Nix leaves this week to at
tend school at Los angeles California.
Lloyd is now a junior student in the
college Of law at that point.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mr.. ]. A. Parsons, of Leipsic. Ohio,
was here this week. the guest of p. NJ.
Condit and family. Mr.. Parson was
formerly business man of Delta. and
was here four years ago.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mrs. H. ]. Baird entertained her
Baptist Sunday school class Tuesday
evening. the Thalithea class, with light
refreshments and a social good time.
The occasion was a little farewell to
young lady members of the class on
the eve of their return to college.
these being: Miss Ruth Nelson to
Boulder: Miss Edith Mccain to Fort
Collins: Misses Ruth Budd, Wyvil
Crabill and Hazel Wilson to Greeley.
The D. & r. G. railroad company
should try to do something to help in
making it possible to ship out all Of
the farm products raised on the West
Slope. 1t has been made possible to
ship to Denver and other state points.
potatoes and fruit crops. 1t is also
possible to ship to Denver and other
state points, cattle and hogs
1t has hardly been possible to ship
out grains and hay, the car rates be-
ing too high in the face of market
competition. and prices, to justify.
hence it has been made imperative to
depend upon the feeding of the latter
and the milling of wheat. The oats
market has also been largely depend
ent upon the feed market. This was
all right so long as the supply raised
was but up to the feeding demand.
but the time has come when much
more hay and grain are being raised
than can be disposed of locally; hence
an appeal must be made to the rail-
road company for concessions in rates
which will enable the farmers to ship
their surplus at profit.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

According to La Junta Tribune, that
ley is now on a cash basis. Every
outstanding warrant has been taken
up and money in the treasury.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

The brick walls of the new school
house being erected in District No. 4.
being rushed. The building will present
the same handsome appearance of the
average newer country district school
buildings. which, by the way. are the
best found in any part of the Unit
ed States. Our school taxes may be
rated as pretty stiff. but when one
gazes at our school buildings, both in
the towns and in the country districts,
the feeling of pride occasiohed should
be strong enough to smooth out most
of the high tax grouches.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01
Pointed Paragraphs From
Speech Of Acceptance
Of Charles E. Hughes

Il 10 apparent that W. are
shoekinsiy unpreparsd-
When we contemplate indus
trial and commercial conditions,
~s see that we are living in
fools paradise.
Not only have W. host o.
resources short Of war by which
to enforce our just demands.
but we shall never promote our
peace by being stronger In
~ords than In deeds
We are neither deceived nor
oenumbed by abnormal eond''
tions. We know that we are In
q critical period. perhaps more
critical than any period since
the Civil War.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

County Treasurer Earl Wilson was
in Cedaredge Wednesday evening,
looking up the vote for the primary.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

T. w. Dean returned to the coast
this week, after very pleasant visit
in Delta
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Remington, Mrs.
Mr.. Markham motored to Ouray Mon
day and enjoyed the day with an out
ing.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. Truman Vest of Cali
forna mesa were in Delta Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Miss Edith Mccain will leave tomor-
row for Fort Collins to enter the Agri-
cultural college, taking a domestic
science course.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

DR.. Gibbs. county Clerk is able to
be at his post again. but is looking a
little thin from his two weeks of ill
ness
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

One of the noticeable things along
with the constant increase Of automo-
biles, has been a scarcity of gasoline
at most of the country supply points
the past week. Many of the road
places have been entirely out, not be-
ing able to sell as much as a gallon
to cars which had allowed themselves
to be caught short 1t looks like some
thing besides gas would have to be
secured for motors before much more
time has elapsed.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Mr.. Lewis, of the Union Fruit Com
pany, was Delta visitor Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Local showers have been dabbing
down in spots for the past few days,
limiting their course mainly along the
more elevated mountains and mesas
and along stream courses.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Miss Minnie Sweitzer and brother
Morgan leave tomorrow for Fort Col
lins and will enter the Aggie college.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-01

Marvin Odom will leave tomorrow
for Denver, where he will spend the
coming year in Denver university.