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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

swered, "but even granting that they do-you should set them a good ex- ample.'
 Resolved, That shall never again keep 8 diary and try this reforming business at the first of the year." she observed se- riously.
 Also, that I shall not read improving books, nor go to see 'goody- -goody' plays and associate with the people I ought to. And likewise I am occasionally going to give myself the shock of telling the truth and not tell a white lie every time I see a friend of mine with a new gown or bonnet on that's hideous, and say that it's pretty just because I know it has cost lot of money
 Why this determination upon a career of crime?'' I asked.
 'Why, why?" she sighed pathetically. Merely because at the beginning of every New Year, like the inveterate bromide that I am, have gone into the privacy of my boudoir, drawn the curtains pulled my chair up to my writing desk and considered were reforming and all that, dCSuSlIlS IHySelI OI HulSn crimes ana mlS- demeanors and endeavoring to lead a bet ter life"
 Most noble onen I calculated enthu- siastically.
 T have even gone so far as to write these awful resolutions on cardboard ' she said, "and frame them and hang them or the wall where I could see them every morning the first thiner whap oot m and to what purpose? have never kept one of them; I have broken them SC promptly that I've begun to be supersti- | tious. I've sworn time and again on New Years Day never to say an unkind thins about any living person and 10 minute: after I'd registered the VOW some olt cat that I hated would come along ant show her claws and immediately pc break my good resolution" | So that's why you are changing you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Times Have Changed

From the Philadelphia Evening Rulle-
 tin.
 Mrs. Puritan--My ancestors came over in the Mayflower. I'd have you know.
 Mrs. D'Accustic--That may be, but they might not be allowed to land to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

and fine enough to go on and not make
 fuss about it and have no set rules as to
 how you are going to live-only just live right'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
''I R


 inject any sunshine into the lives of any of my perfectly good acquaint- ances"
 "But what about your perfectly good little title of Merry Sunshine that has always clung to you?" I asked eau tiously. "Why this immoral resolu- tion?''
 "'Self preservation is the first law of nature, I've heard it said always, and I believe it's true" Susie Damn said effectively. 'I am rather skep- tical about most old saws but about this I am really sort of believing" And why does this strike you as so significant?' I asked.
 Merely because I've tried it." she said quickly, land it doesn't get you anything"
 And" she went on before I could
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
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 pr1nO5OPf1E

Ole Miss, I askt my ole man whin he cum in de other maWnin' eff he seed de New Year in, an he sez: "Yas, Honey; I wuz on de RECEP- TION COMMITTEE" Oar, Bless Gawd! ........s....'............ kind, people, and that they were never popular"
 I was about to enter protest when she said
 Resolved, To flirt with all men and love none.
 Why, pray?" I asked.
 Don't they behave that way?" she returned querulously.
 Far be it from me to say," I an-
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ESOLVED," said Susie Damn with great significance as I ran into her in the midst of her New Years plans,
 s0Tbat shaJI never try to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
PIPE WATER TO NORTH
ADDITION OF CEMETERY

Water will be piped to the north
addition of the Abilene cemetery.
The Abilene cemetery association
has authorized the laying and ditch
ing of 1900 feet of pipe. A main
will be laid north from the stand
pipe to the south line of the new adj
dition and then east to the east
line. This will be y inch pipe. The
necessary laterals will be laid and
several hydrants installed in con-
venient places. G. w. Schreiner,
chairman of the building and
grounds committee, has charge of
the necessary planning and super
vision.
The lack of water has made 1t in
convenient for persons owning lots
in the north addition and this work
will make this section in every way
up to date and offer all necessary
accommodations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
STATE SUES CREECH HEIRS
FOR INHERITANCE TAX

The state is suing Prudence Creech
widow, and M. e. Welch, grand
nephew, heirs of ]. w. Creech of
Herington, who died August 6, 1912,
to recover $9871.62, amount un-
paid as an inheritance tax, accord
ing to the petition filed in the office
of the clerk of district court. The
defendants are executors Of the es-
tate, which was listed at $185, 5,483.-
81, after all settlements had been
made. The tax in dispute in on
bank stock willed the widow and
nephew; $2996.62 is sought from
Mrs. Creech and $S75.00 from Mr..
Welch. S. M. Brewster, attorney
general, has brought suit and 1t
will be tried before Judge King in
the May term of district court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27

Winning the meet with four points
when Gish won first and Lahr third
in the 22O-yard hurdles, the next to
last event, and with more with a
forfeiture of the relay by the Dick
inson county high school, although
A. H. S. ran it alone, the Abilene
high school won Saturdays meet 81
to SO. Enterprise, with the strong
point winner, Neeley, easily won in
Glass B, while Garfield walked away
with events in Glass G. Nine rec
.ords were broken in Class A, Abilene
being credited with and D. G. II. 5.
4. Callahan was high point man In
Glass A while Neeley, with 81 "A
points excelled in his class. H. Gish
was Abilene's mainstay, breaking
two records and winning Is points,
second in Glass A.
Neeley made time and distances
that were better than Glass A events
and in several instances equalled
and broke state records, although
the timing was not thoroughly accu-
rate. Nevertheless he is one athlete.
The official results in Glasses B
and D are not compiled but the re-
turns in Glasses A and c follow:
Note-Winners in order named;
"a" Abilene high school, cd Dick
inson county high school.
Glass A
50-yard Dash-Callahan d, Ferris
d, Gish a time 6 3-5 seconds.
Shot Put-Callahan d, Kreps a,
Taylor d distance SS feet, inches;
record 81 feet inches.
12O-yard Hurdles-Gish a, Lahr
a, Taylor d time II 1-5 seconds;
record II 2-5.
1OO-yard Dash-Callahan d, Reep
a, Ferris d; time II seconds.
Discus-Taylor d, B. Engle a.,
Harshman d; distance 104 feet 10
Inches, record 101 feet.
Half Mile Run-Smith a, Bistline
d, B. Engle a. time minutes IS
3-5 seconds.
High Jump-Wilcox a, Gish a,
Dakin d, tied for End; height feet
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
DIG 3 TONS OF DANDELIoNs
Ivan Robertson and Ida May Ether
ington Were Prize Winners

Three tons of dandelions were
slaughtered in the campaign waged
by the boys and girls of the city
last week, with the prizes offered
by the city federation as part of
the Clean Up program serving as
an impetus. This amount was weigh
ed out Saturday. Ivan Robertson won
the first prize of SO, having dug S33
pounds of the pest, while Ida May
Etherington won the first prize of
SO offered the girls. The other win
ners were: Boys: End, Chester
Gish, 50, 695 pounds; Srd, George
Dobkins, 81, 600 pounds; 4th, Ralph
Fanson soc, 200 pounds. Girls: End.
velma Elwick, $3.50, Ethel Pike 81,
Martha Oakman soc.
The contest was considered in ev-
cry way successful as there were
less dandelions than last year to
start with. Both the city federation
and city officials were pleased with
the Cleanup results.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
NINETY ENTERED FOR FIFTH
DISTRICT MEET FRIDAY

Ninety entries for the Fifth dis
trlct track and field meet to be held
here Friday have been received by
]. w. French, district manager, and
still others are expected. This is
by far the largest number of ath-
letes ever entered for this affair.
High schools that will send teams
are Salina, Manhattan, Dickinson
county, Enterprise, Hope, Solomon,
Minneapolis and Abilene. The school
of agriculture of the Kansas State
Agricultural, has three men entered.
G. R. Babb, professor of physical
education of the Kansas State Nor
NAL, Emporia, will be starter and
referee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
EASTER CONCERTS A SUCCESS
Two Organizations and Abilene Solo
lists in Pleasing Entertainment

With an admission price only
slightly decreasing the attendance,
the third annual Easter concert by
the Abilene Military band and
Pleisers orchestra was given yester-
day afternoon at the Seelye theatre.
The numbers rendered by both or
ganizations were Of an unusually
good standard and would well be-
come professional companies. Miss
Ruby Norman and Mrs. Julia Short,
two musicians of whom Abilene is
proud, again won deserved and ap-
preciative applause from home
audience. The theatre was we'll fill
ed with only a scattering of empty
seats, and many coming from near
by towns. With unlimited patronage
and strong backing this Easter pro-
gram could be made an institution
of the town and musical event
annually looked forward to.
The receipts will go towards buy
ing new uniforms for the band mu-
sicians and at the first Friday night
concert. the band boys will blossom
out. They chose this means of rails
ing funds rather than stage home
talent production as was first agi-
tated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
PHILHARMONIC WONDERFUL
Small Kansas Town Again Oyerrun
With Music Lovers

Those from here who heard the
New York Philharmonic company in
a concert at Lindsborg yesterday
pronounced it the greatest organi-
zation of it's kind that they had ever
been privileged to hear. Masterpieces
in music rendered by so great a
number of artists, as each member
individually was, produced soul emo
tions, inexpressible. Several autos
went from here for the concert,
while a large party, students of the
schools at Enterprise and students
of Prof. H. w. Steininger made the
trip in cars.
Those from Abilene there were
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chase, Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Chain, Mr.. and
Mrs. o. B. Landes, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
F. Aumiller and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G. Engle, w. R. Waller
stedt and family, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Cruise, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Broughton and family.
A brother of Mr.. Wallerstedt is
the city marshal at Lindsborg and
he estimated that there were $500
automobiles parked in town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
MUSIC AND NEW FROCKS
Sunday Was Day of Song and Praise
At All Churches

With Easter coming late in the
season there was not the usual
large display of new spring frocks,
suits land millinery yesterday, al
though the parade of new dresses
and bonnets was very noticeable.
The FLATS Off" rule was discarded
in all places of worship so that mi
lady would be pleased. The day was
ideal for motoring and walking,
with just a cool enough tinge to
ward off the warmth.
With the afternoon concert and
cantatas at the Lutheran, Presby-
terian and Evangelical churches,
and special services and music at
all others, 1t was a day of music and
praise. THE Easter Alleluia," rem
dered by the Presbyterian choir un-
der the direction of Miss Webber,
was very laudable, while "The Lord
of Life" another of Heyser's COM
positions, given by chorus Of 22
at the Evangelical church brought
forth much favorable praise. The
Lutheran church was filled with
worshippers in the evening for the
rendition of an Easter musicale by
the choir. a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
HOTEL COMMITTEE REMAINS
SILENT ON PROPOSITIONS

1t is understood that Albert Lenze
has made the hotel promoters an Of
fer of an option on his property adj
joining the old central hotel site,
but today, Mr.. White, chairman of
the committee, said that he had
nothing for publication. 1--WE are
forging ahead, working out propo-
sitions, but now is the time for si-
lence" w. C. Metzger of the Omaha
firm, met with the committee last
night and different questions were
thoroughly discussed. Lee Harsh
man Of Omaha, owner of the Cen
tral building, is in town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
CITY PARK PURCHASE
is PRACTICALLY COMPLETED

The city commissioners at their
session this morning completed the
purchase of the fair grounds for a
city park. Warrants were signed
for $4,000 to be exchanged for the
deed when abstract is finished. Bonds
will be issued of date July to take
up the warrants and bids for the
bonds will be opened May Is. 1t is
expected that the bonds will sell at
a premium.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
FELL FROM AUTO RUNNING
BOARD, SERIOUSLY HURT

Miss Dorothy Hite, II years old,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Hite, GAS South Santa Fe avenue,
fell from the running board Of an
automobile on South Santa Fe and
received injuries which may result
fatally. She attempted to step from
the back seat to the front seat while
the car was in motion. The accident
occurred Saturday evening while a
party of young people was driving
in car belonging to Ralph Gra-
ham. Ralph Graham Jr., drove the
car.-Salina Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
L. ID. TOLIVER, 33-YEAR RESI-
DENT OF ABILENE, is DEAD

L. D. Toliver, who was for 33
years a resident of Abilene and for
more than a quarter of a century
connected with the Toliver repair
and machine shops here as me-
chanic and blacksmith, died at ST.
loan Springs, Arkansas, Sunday,
where he had gone hoping to bene-
fit his health. The past few months
he has lived near there. He has been
seriously i'll the past ten days and
Walter went to his bedside several
days ago.
Four sons, Walter, Harry, Garsel,
of this city, and Chester, of Sapulpa,
Ok, and two sisters, Mrs. ]. B. Kel-
ley of Stockton, Kan, and Mrs.
Harry Vanderbilt of Solomon, sur
vive him. Mr.. Toliver came to Abb
lene from Stockton, Kan, and was
GA years of age. He established one
of the prominent business estab-
lishments and the workmanship of
L. d. Toliver was always standard.
The funeral services of L. d. Toll
liver, who died Sunday at Sloan
Springs, Arkansas, was held from
the home of a son, Walter Toliver,
North Buckeye, at 1890 o'clock
this morning. Many of the close
friends were in attendance and the
floral tributes were beautiful and
many. Four sons, Harry, Walter,
Garsel and Chester, acted as pail
bearers. H. N. Engle and DR.. ]. n.
Thayer we're in charge of the serv-
ices at the house and the grave, in
terment being made in the Abilene
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
STUDENTS CIRCULATE PAPERS
FOR NEW SCHOOL HOUSES

Ellsworth, April 25.-A petition
was circulated by school children
here asking that an election be
called for the purpose of voting
$4,000 bonds for the erection OF
a new high school building More
than the required number of sign
ers we're secured without difficulty.
The action was authorized by res
olution of the district school meet
ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
WATER MAIN On TENTH
TO BE LAID IN PARKING

A water main will be laid on
North Tenth street Between Cedar
and Buckeye streets. The commits
sioners have not decided on the
size of the pipe. The street is paved
and the main will be ditched on the
north parking. New residences are
being erected on this street. which
makes the laying of this line neces-
sary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
MILL AND ELEVATOR
SOLD AT SHERIFF'S SALE

The property of the Chapman Mill
and Elevator company was sold at
sheriffs sale this morning to o. L..
Thisler and G. r. Hullinger, the
consideration being $4,000. The
company's Indebtedness to the Wy
andt Mortgage and Investment Com
pany was s5,50O.0O and the sale was
followed court action to foreclose
mortgages for that amount on the
property.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
County Field Meet
Won By Abilene

7 inches; record feet IA inches.
22O-yard Dash-Callahan d, Reep
a, Wagner a; time "a 2-5 seconds;
record "a 3-5 seconds.
Pole Vault-Haskel a, Smith a,
Bowyer d; height 10 feet 8 inches;
record feet inches.
Mile Run-B. Engle a, Harshman
d, Little a; time minutes sec
onds; record 5 minutes 27 seconds.
Broad Jump-Gish a, Bowyer a,
Dakin d.; distance 19 feet inches;
record 19 feet 6 inches.
440-yard Dash-Callahan d, Reep
a, Wilcox a; time 54 seconds; rec
ord Sc seconds.
220-yard Hurdles-Gish a, Taylor
d, Lahr a; time 27 2-5 seconds;
record 29 2-5 seconds.
Relay-A, Haskell, Kreps, Lahr,
Smith; time 4 minutes "a 1-5 sec
onds (no competition).
Totals in points: Abilene 67, Dick
inson SO; Callahan d, 20; Gish a, 1S.
Records broken, 8.
Glass @
50-yard Dash-Barber g, Sim
mons G, Fisher g; time 6 1-5 Sec
onds.
100-yard Dash-Barber g, Rus
sell m, Fisher G; time IL 3-5 sec
onds.
Half Mile Run-Barber g, Garten
s, Dyer g; time minutes 23 1-5
seconds.
High Jump-Barber g, Fisher g,
tied for first, Duffy g; height 4
feet 91a inches.
220-yard Dash-Barber g, Rus
sci m, Simmons g; time 25 seconds.
A-Mile Relay-Garfield, 81 3-5
seconds.
Broad Jump-Barber g, Saylor t.,
Russell m; distance 1S feet 2 inches.
44O-yard Run-Barber g, Russell
m, Stewart t; 1 minute AS seconds.
Note-Garfield g, Talmage t, Man
chester m, Sand Springs S.
Total in points-Garfield 81,
Manchester 6; Sand Springs 4, Tai
mage 3. Barber "a, Russell 12, Fish
er 6.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
YOUNG WOMAN LED 1900
RIOTERS IN PITTSBURGH

Pittsburgh, April 25.-The first
serious rioting in the strike OF thir-
teen thousand employees OF the
Westinghouse Electric and Manu-
featuring company in East Pitts
burgh occurred last nights. Several
shots we're fired and an unldenti-
fled striker ard detective were
injured.
After breaking up meeting OF
1900 shell makers at Wilmerding,
an adjoining borough, the strikers
formed in line, at the head Of which
vas a stylishly dressed young wo-
ran, whose face was covered BY a
paper mask.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
3-YEAR-OLD CHILD DIES OF
DIPHTHERIA IN MANCHESTER

Within six hours after membran-
eous Group had developed in layageal
diphtheria Pearl Trickel, aged 8
years, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Trickel, died at the home
in Manchester Saturday afternoon.
The child was buried after pri-
vate funeral at the home, in Key
stone cemetery, with H. K. Eicholtz
officiating The death of the little
daughter is particularly sad and the
sorrowing parents have the sympa-
thy of many.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
Advertised Mail

For the week ending April gath:
Cecil Alvin, E. B. Ball, J. G. Brick
er, Walter Brown. c. Johnson, Mrs,
Eta joiner, Mary Leshley, Mrs.
Ralph Kewish, Oscar Leonard, Mrs
N. Nelson, ]. P. Reynolds, The Ring
Ter oil Burner Co.. Miss Edna shu-
maker. S. solenberger, Walter E,
Tate. Mrs. ]. N. Walters 5.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
GAVE COMMUNION SET
TO AN OKLAHOMA CHURCH

The Methodist church has pre-
sented its silver communion set used
here for many years to the NJ. 2.
church of Foss, Oklahoma. The
Abilene church has an individual
communion set.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
STEAMERS WOULD NOT CARRY
PARCEL POST TO HOLLAND

New York, April 25.-Six hundred
bags of parcel post matter compris-
ing probably more than $4,000 sep
arate packages mailed for distribu-
tion in Holland are to be returned
to the senders in America because
the steamship companies will not
carry this mail owing to the British
seizures of parcel post.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
ANOTHER OIL COMPANY
LEASES DICKINSON LAND

Another oil corporation has enter
ed the oil and gas prospecting ranks
in Dickinson county. The Union Oil
and Gas company Of Wichita has Sc
cured leases on 1160 acres OF land
in Wheatland township. Rights
were given by seven real estate own
ers. They have been filed in the
rgister Of deeds office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
GUARDS GENE
TERY-sCENE OF VANDALISM

Kansas City, April 25.-A police
man guarded Oak Grove cemetery
last night and no vandalism was at
tempted. Thursday night monuments
we're marred and Saturday night
flowers were stolen from graves. A
policeman will be rtationed at the
cemetery each night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-27
Good Records Made
BY County Dairy Cows

The following table gives names
and records of COWS in the associa-
tion which have produced more than
40 pounds of butter during the per-
iod of 80 days ending March, 1916.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-08
ACHIEVEMENTS OF
c. OF c. WITHIN
Year Reviewed
New Industries with Pay
Rolls of 1925, 900 Annually
Are Secured.

New industries representing an in
vestment of more than $350,000, en-
ploying more than $40 men and with
an annual payroll of more than 1928,
eco, were brought to Pine Bluff dur
ing the past year through the actiyi-
ties of the chamber of commerce, ac-
ccrding to summary of the accom-
plishments of the organization con-
tanned in circular letter issued yes
terday' to all members of he chamber
of commerce by Secretary e. B
Bloom.
Other accomplishments of the year
that are listed in the circular letter
are as follows:
"More than forty new families from
Indiana and Illinois have invested in
farm lands. and are now good citizens
of this county.
more convenient railroad facilities
and terminals, in the interests of our
merchants, have been inaugurated
and river transportation more per-
manently established.
"Gcod roads are being built ano
others agita ed that will make us the
hub of a turnpike system unequalled
i'll the state.
More important conventions have
been held here than ever before in
our history, every visitor becoming
our friend and booster
Our neighboring counties are
daily looking upon us with more
favor. and tending 10 community OF
interests that presages incalculable
benefits"
Annual Election Soon.
The entertainment committee OF the
chamber of commerce has completed
arrangements for the annual men,
bership meeting and smoker of the
oreaniza ton, which is to be held
either Tuesday. Sept. 10, or Tuesday
Sept. 26.
The definite date or the smoker is
to be decided at special meeting OF
the trustees en- "Wednesday of next
week, when the trustees will nomi-
nate three candida es for the presi-
dency OF the organization. The cleo
ton OF president is to be held In