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The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03
Commissioners Sale

W.. S. Cochran, ct. al. VS.. Mrs. Ernes-
tine Garrett, ct. al. No. 4002.
By virtue of a decree of the Honor
able Chancery Court, of Lee county,
State of Miss, rendered at the October
term, A. D., 1916. thereof, ordering a
sale of certain lands mentioned there
in. John M. Witt the undersigned, ap-
pointed commission to execute said
decree, will, on
MONDAY, NOVEMBER q,
1916, expose at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash. in front of the
postoffice door in the town of Guntown,
Miss, within legal hours. the land de-
scribed as follows:
Eleven-siXteenthS of an acre in the
ne 1 of section q, township 7. range 6,
bounded as follows: Beginning at the
sw corner of the ne ! Of sec. q. town
ship z. range g., run east five (5) rods
and ~ links TO the east boundary of
the Mobile & Ohio railroad right-of-
way for a point of beginning. run east
twenty 600 rods ard twelve links to a
stake, thence north 50 degrees west
twenty (20) rod and Is links to a stake
on the asst boundary of the Noodle and
Ohio railroad right-of-wav, thence south
with said road twelve az rods and
tive We Q2) links to the point Of be
ginning; ana 3 57-160 acres in the ~ 7
of section u. township Z. range 8.
bounded as follows: B~e2inrirg at the
NV corner of the Sc I Of sec. q, town
ship z, range &, run east five 80 rods
ami seventeen links for a point of he-
ginning, run th-uce last twenty (20
RODS and twelve (l2) links, then. e
south 50 degrees east three CD rods
and III 90 links 70 the Guntown aud
Fulton road, thence south 38 degrees
west with said road tWenty-iour ga
rods, thence rOrth so degrees west
four (4) reds TO The west Boundary of
SAID quarter So ,tion, thence due north
thirry-three (33) rods 70 the Mobile q
Ohio right-ot-way, thence north 81
degrees east ten (l0) rods to the point
of beginning. Also | 5 16 acres in the
sw of sec. 27, township z. range 6,
bounded as follows: Beginning al the
ne corner of the sw / of sec 27, iowa
ship Z, range 6, run south nine CO rods
for q point of beginning, thence south
on the east boundary of said quarter
section thirty three (33) rods Co The
center of the Gunto vn and Fulton
road, thence north 80 degrees west
thirteen OBJ rods to the east boundary
of the Mobile & Ohio right Of way,
thence north 32 degrees east>with SAID
road thirty seyen go rods to the point
of beginning. Ali IN GUntown, Lee
county, Miss. Together with the an-
~purtenances and hereditamants there
unto appertaining
John NJ. Witt. Commissioner.
Dated 24Ch day OF October, 1916.
Cox & Cox, Sos. So
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03
PAMES or POSTAGE STAMPS.
And the Plate Numbers, Letters or
Symbols They Garry.

'NJ ~
All our postage stamps are printed
in large sheets of 400 stamps each.
These are then cut into four "panes'
of 100 stamps each and sent to the
various postofices in that shape.
If you were to go to any United
States postotfice and buy a complete
sheet" or. more correctly speaking. a
complete ''pane," of 100 stamps you
would find that it had on two sides an
outer margin. and on each of these
margins would be a number. This is
the number Of the plate from which
that pane was printed. Under this
number the authorities keep a record
Of the plate, the date of its making,
on what days it was in use, the guam
titles of stamps printed from it and all
such data.
These plate numbers are usually ex
pressed in figures or letters or combi-
nations of both. but sometimes other
symbols are used. such as the "siaxs'
plates of recent date. Many stamp
lovers form what are called plate
number cOllections'-that is, a collec-
ton in which every stamp still has at
tached to it the outer margin bearing
the plate number. The object is. OF
course. TO get every plate number that
was ever issued
1t is interesting and curious. too. be-
cause the stamps are arranged with
the plate numbers in sequence. making
tbpm lool- varv 1ifforout from on orff
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03
LIVING AEROPLANES.
Wherein Birds Differ From Flying Ma,
chimes Made by Man.

Wherein Birds Differ From Flying Ma
chimes Made by Man.
1t would be a mistake to suppose
that the birds wings enable it to fly.
If wings spelled flying any of US could
attach a pair and soar into the air.
The hollow bones of the birds make
light bodies, but they are attached to
a rigid backbone, which forms the
main feature of the birds body. This
gives the central firmness, and the
muscles do the rest. The wings bal
ance their owners, and the tail acts
as a rudder for steering. Often enough
the bird Seems to use its tail as a sort
Of brake.
1t is interesting to compare the bird
with the product Of mans skill-the
aeroplane. To begin with, there is no
~aeroplane made which copies the up
and down motion of the birds wings.
all our machines having fixed wings.
or planes.
But naturally man tried to copy the
living fiers around him. He made
wings of feathers, etc. connected them
with his shoulders and legs and found
hat his muscles could not raise him
an inch.
The muscles, or motors, which now
drive him through the air are a strong
as POO horses, 50 no wonder he failed
at first. Even the bird, with a body
50 perfectly formed for fight, has fly
ing muscles equal in weight to al lis
other muscles put togeJher,-Pearson's
Wppkly-
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03
RainboWs.

The time Of day or the state Of
weather when Il rainbow appears is
believed by many people TO be an IL
dication of future weather conditions.
According to an Old rhine, a rainbow
in the morning warns the shepherds
to be prepared for rain shortly; an
evening rainbow points to fine wealth
err the next day. Sailors believe that
a rainbow in the wind is a sure sign
of continued wet. If it comes in the
opposite quarter the rain will soon
stop. Again. if in fair weather a rain
bow be seer foul weather viii speedily
set in, but if the bow appear in foul
weather fair weather will be at hand.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03
When Trouble Comes.

EFF l seen trouble comm" said
Brother Williams, I'd hit de grit fer
de tall timber"
We'll" said the dubious brother.
"s'pose a hongry tiger WIZ waitin' fer
you dar:"
In dat case Ia skin up a tree"
But s'pose a harricane bowed you
IN de tree DOWN."
My fr'en'.'' replied Brother Will
Iiams. providence allus looks after de
righteous. Eff dat come ter pass de
tree would fail on de tiger an mash de
life outen him, an bout time you come
long Ia be gwine home wild his hide!'
Atlanta Constitution.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03
On the Contrary.

what a lot Of mail you've got this
morning!' exclaimed the poets wife.
But then. of course. this is your
birthday. and those are Many happy
returns of the day from all your
friends"
NO" said the poet, pushing aside a
heap of rejected manuscripts. These
are unhappy eturns Of the day from
the publishers."-New York World.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03

There should be a national holiday
called junk day. when every house.
barn. shed. garage. etc. should be re-
lieved of all its junk"
That's right, old man. but do yen
realize how little there would be left
of many a happy home?"-St. Louis
Post Dispatch.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03
Between Girls.

"She says she wishes she could see
herself as others see her."
That's just an excuse for spending
a lot of time in front of a mirror
Louisville COurier-Journal.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

State of Mississippi.
To Outlet Cotton Co., Jasper. Ala.
Jasner Trust Co., Jasper, Ala, de-
PENDANTS.
You are con manied to appear before
the Charcery Court of the county of
Lee. in said state on the Sd Monday
Of April. A D.. 1917. to deferd the
suit in said court OF Chas. ID. Exum,
wherein you are defendants.
This lst day of November. 1916.
80 John M. Witt, Clerk.
}. E. Rankin, Sol. for Complainant.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03

Only deeds give strength to life; only
moderation gives it charm.-Jean Paul
Richter.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-03
Whenever You Need a OeneraI Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as q
General Tonic becausesit contains the
we'll known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. It acts on thesLiyer, Drives
ont Malaria, Erriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
AGAIN VOTE DOWN ROAD LEVY
Hostetter's Motion for 2-1O Mill Levy
Defeated 2 to 1.

On the petition of many local
taxpayers, the board of county COM
missioners this morning voted against
a county road levy for the coming
fiscal year On the motion of j. B.
Hostetter a two-tenths of a mill levy
was proposed, as no direct tax provis-
ion had been made for road upkeep
this year This motion was defeated
by S. H. McCollough's and C. H. Pc
tersons vote of no-Hostetter favor
ing the levy. Mccullough and Peter
son will lnot be members of the board
next year.
Many taxpayers are dissatisfied
with the boards action as it is gem
orally thought that the automobile
license fund and other available mon
ey will not be sufficient for the fiscal
years need. Today's session was es-
pecially called to consider the road
levy question.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
BrOtherhOOdS Order
Strike for Sept. 4th

Washington, Aug. 29.-The lead.
ers of the four railroad brotherhoods
have rejected the railroad presidents
proposition and ordered strike
Sept. A, unless a settlement is made
before then. Wilson, thoroughly
aware of the conditions, has taken
the matter to congress and addressed
both houses this afternoon.
Washington, Aug. 29.-President
Wilson last night definitely decided
to go before congress in person to-
day or Wednesday to recommend leg
islation aimed to avert the threaten
ed nationwide railroad strike, or
stop it If it comes before congress
can act. He worked until late last
night on his message in which he will
tell members of the senate and house
the negotiations to date and lay be-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
SCHOOL PUPILS TO CHAUTAUQUA
w. II. Ross, State Superintendent,
Edicts Possible Pleasures for
Abilene Children.

Dean c. Dutton, secretary of the
chautauqua association, this morning
conferred with w. d. Ross, state su-
perintendent of public instruction
who was in the city; w. A. Stacey, su-
perintendent of the city schools, and
Gracelee Woolverton, county super
fntendent, and completed arrange
ment that will dismiss from school in
the afternoon all boys and girls who
hold chautauqua season tickets. Not
only will they be dismissed, but will
be counted as present by the teacher,
providing they can furnish the proper
credentials, intend to participate in
the playground work at the tent and
attend the entertainments ~
1t is a sweeping order and includes
pupils in the rural schools of the
county as we'll. The superintendent
heard DR.. buttons plans and all
three, from the state official down,
consented. This announcement will
bring Joy to the children and the
movement will be given great i'm
petus. The action is something un-
usual for a chautauqua, but the To-
cal agitators want everyone to bene-
fit alike
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31

fore them a definite legislative pro-
gram.
The president reached this decision
after conferences at the White House
with the committee of eight railroad
presidents and the four brotherhood
heads, on a new proposal for settle
ment of differences.
The legislative program prepared
for congress includes the following
measures:
An S-hour day law for railroad en-
ployes so framed as to give the rail
roads time to prepare for it; and,
A law patterned after the Canad
ian Industrial Disputes Act, providing
for investigation of industrial dis
putes on railroads by commission.
and prohibiting strikes and lockouts
pending the outcome of the inyestiga
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
Rumania Enters
Worlds Big War

statement given out here today. The
Rumanian attacks are described as
"treacherous." Rumanian prisoners
were taken.
Kronstadt and Hermannstadt, to-
ward which the Rumanians are maxi
ing their first efforts at an advance,
are two of the most important cities
in Pennsylvania.
Petrograd, Aug. 29.-Rumania' s
declaration of war against Austria is
regarded in official circles as of far
reaching significance. The foreign
office points out three striking bene-
flts-the aid of the substantial Ru-.
manian army, the tightening of the
ring around the central empires and
the opening of new line of attack;
the cutting off of grain supplies to
the Austro-Germans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
MINISTER'S HAD A PICNIC
Preachers of County Froliced at
Muenzenmeyer's Monday
[Frum Tuesdays Daily.l

[FrUm Tuesdays DaDy.l
The members of the county minis
terial association and their families
meeting with the executive board of
the county Sunday school association
held their annual midsummer picnic
at Muenzenmeyer' grove and sum-
mer resort north of Woodbine, yes
terday. About seventy parsons were
present and a very delightful time in
the open with a program and water
sports as diversions is reported. The
grove is an elegant location for such
a gathering and Mr. Muenzenmeyer
has kindly extended its use for an
other year. He furnished coffee and
a basket dinner was served. Several
inspiring talks and addresses were de-
livered
The Rev. H. f. Bower, Of Abilene,
was elected ecretary-treasurer to
fill the vacancy made by the depart
ure of the Rev. H. F. Martin. 1t was
decided to hold the mid-winter meet
ing in Abilene the last of January.
Sixty-five of the 100 ministers of the
county are members of the associa-
tion and an effort will be made to en-
roll the remainder before this meet
ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
EXPECTING SOME FAST, SNAPPY
MATCHES IN TENNIS TOURNEY

Much interest is being manifest in
the county tournament which is to be
held on the Abilene tennis club
courts, Wednesday and Thursday,
Aug. 80 and 81. The prospects are
bright for some fast, snappy matches
as practically all the stars of the
county have signified their intention
of entering. There will be awards
in both doubles and singles and the
tourney will be held the morning and
afternoon of the two days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
GEO. C. DAHNKE TO LEAVE
ABILENE FOR MANHATTAN

George C. Dahnke has quit the liv-
cry business in Abilene and will re-
move to Manhattan shortly where he
has the agency for the Maxwell auto
mobile. Mr.. Dahnke has been in the
livery business in Abilene for many
years, but owing to the prevalence OF
auto travel he has decided to get into
the gasoline game himself. The eK-
cellent college facilities offered at
Manhattan are further reasons for
Mr.. Dahnke's removing At present
he is in Manhattan making arrange
ments to move a week from Monday.
The building occupied by the Dahn-
ke livery barn will be razed this fall
or next spring and the Ilif garage
extended over the barn site.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
is SHOOTING OF DOVES
LAWFUL IN KANSAS? (?

Is 1t unlawful to shoot turtle
doves? Several hunters, who want a
little summer shooting, are asking
this question. According to the
huntsmen the law is obscure on the
subject
"The law on the turtle dove ques-
tion is a debatable subject can't
figure it out, said Harry Osborn.
county clerk today.
Turtle doves are plentiful this
summer and several hunters. armed
with 20-gauge shotguns, have been
shooting the birds Emporia Ga
zette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
Advertised Letters.

Advertised mail for the week end
ing Aug. 2s, 1916:
A. ]. Allen. Isaac Bert, McGlester
Bolden, G. Burhney. Clem Dodge,
Mrs. iWll A. Glenn, John Hall, Mrs.
NJ. d. Holden, Irwin Hoover, Miss Jes-
sic McNeal. Miss Mary NJ. Nelson,
Frank NJ. Moore, Mrs. Murrsey. Senior
Don Leobardo sena.. Ralph Smith, N.
A. Waters, Miss Priscilla wingerd,
Miss Magnolia Wright.
Persons calling for the above mail
will please ask for advertised mail.
One cent will be charged for each
letter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
ATTRACTIVE MEDAL SOUVENIR
FOR ID. G. q. S. a II. s. MEMBERS

An attractive souvenir, in the nat
ure of an embossed medal with tri-
'colored ribbon pendant is being is
sued to the members of the Dickinson
County Old Settlers and Historical
society. Those who have paid their
annual dues in advance have already
received this handsome present and
others will receive theirs when they
pay up A log cabin design is used
On the medal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
+. HARTMAN HAS BIG
YIELD OF FINE HONEY

Honey raising is becoming quite an
important industry in Dickinson
county. F. Harman, who lives south
of Abilene, has about 40 hives and
he says that the crop this year is fine
He will extract it and market it in
glass bottles, or if his customers pre-
fer, will deliver it in the comb. He
thinks he has too many swarms and
will reduce them to about ten hives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
Change school District boundary.

The school board of district No.
so had its final hearing before Grace
Woolverton. county superintendent,
yesterday, in an effort to have its dis
trict boundary changed. On the pc
tition the south one-half of the north
east one-half OF 23-15-2 was detach-
ed from district 49 and attached to
district so. The change is made to
make one family closer 10 the school
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
WESTERN LAND PAYS WELL
ACCORDING TO ABILENE MAN

Two years ago an Abilene business
man acquired 100 acres of land in
Sheridan county, one hundred acres
OF which was under cultivation. The
land was rented on shares The first
year the returns were twelve hundred
dollars, of which the owners share
was three hundred dollars This
year the receipts amounted to 81 200,
the owner a profit of over
four hundred dollars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
AUToIST, WHO ATTEMPTED TO
RUN AWAY, ARRESTED

One auto driver gave H. G. Engle.
city marshal, the haw-haw when rep
rimanded for some law violation and
speeding up drove away. Engle got
into car and giving chase, caught
the speeder on South Pine street. He
put up his $40 appearance bond
which he later forfeited. He was r.
f. Wolfe. a travelling salesman from
Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
ABILENE YOUNG MAN
LEAVES FOR FLORIDA

Scott Stambaugh has sold his truck
farm to Mr.. Redfield, of Enterprise,
and will leave for Florida in short
time. where he expects to do photo
graphic work. Mr. Stambaugh has
been one of Abilene's most popular
young men and his many friends are
sorry to see him leave.
Mrs. Stambaugh will go to Chicago
to take up musical work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
KANSAS RETAINS WARM PLACE
IN HEARTS OF CALF. RESIDENT

j. N. Lehman, a former resident Of
this county, writing from Chino,
Calf, R. r. A. says in part. "The
Reflector always is a welcome visitor.
We are keeping well in both soul and
body. Our twin girls are doing nice
ly. California is the place to live,
yet after all, Kansas has a warm
spot in our hearts and we would en-
oy greeting our many friends and
cquaintances again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
WHY AND HOW OF cHAUTAUoUA
DIR. Dutton Gives Reasons for Bring
ing Institution

DR.. Dutton explains why he is for
the chautauqua. 1t is, First. "The
Peoples University 1t is not a
show, street carnival, or a circus.
1t is not money grabbing proposi-
ton 1t is a week of the greatest
type of instruction. Six eminent men
of brains bring messages, throbbing
with inspiration and glowing with a
burning message and community up
lift. 1t is an institute week teach
ing the art of living
Second, 1t is an aggregation of
eminent men of wide experience,
reputation, ripe culture and with rare
platform ability.
Six of such men are to appear dur
ing the week.
| am for the chautauqua because 1t
brings the people into touch with
great men.
Third. The chautauqua is a musi-
cal festival For the young people
who love music to listen to these
artists gives to them the practical
conceptions of this art.
Fourth. The Melting Pot is a won
derfui actualization of the inter
mingling of the different nationali-
ties settling in America So that for
cleanness and wholesomeness even
the most conscientious may have no
hesitancy to attend. 1t is an unusual
opportunity to let the people see the
best under absolute wholesome sur
Fifth The chautauqua brings
specialists in play ground work They
put on a constructive program which
gives the child the time OF his life. i
The children of Abilene will have
play ground methods up to the min
ute.
With such moral. social. intellect
lal and artistic inspirations within
our reach, why should | not be for
he chautauqua?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
small RIaze in Garage.

A small baaze. originating from
some unknown cause, in the ceiling at
the City garage. corner Fourth and
caused more excitement
than damage this morning about half
past seven o'clock. The loss was
trivial, but seven new Overland auto
in the same room were taken
cut in record time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31
IVIL WAR VETERANS TO
X. c. FOR THE ENCAMPMENT

Six veterans of the Civil war and
members OF the G.. A. r. posts in this
icinity. left on the special at 1881
m. today to attend the annual ma
ional encampment, which is being
cid at Kansas City. Those leaving
the special we're: /. T. Allway,
'lainville; George Emig. Clay Center;
ohm Stoffer, ]. C. Jammess and ]. T.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Kirk
leave tomorrow morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31

London, Aug. 20.-The Rumanian
and Russian troops have joined and
crossed the border into Hungary
Their entrance met with strong oppo-
sition and at different points along
the border and desperate fighting is
reported.
Washington, Aug. 29.-It was be-
ing reported in official circles here
today that Sweden has made an agree
ment with Germany that the former
will not enter the war.
Vienna, Aug 29-The first clash
es between troops of Rumania and the
central powers occurred in south
eastern and eastern frontier mountain
passes of Hungary, says an official
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31

To sell enough season tickets to
make profits for the chautauqua here
next year We want to create a
chautauqua fund.
We get no share of gate receipts
unless we buy it outright, but above
700 we get half of each season tick
ct sales
If you havn't the none give VI
the order for the tickets.
This is a plan to create chautauqua
funds for Abilene. so let US all get
behind and boost. Secure tickets
Tuesday.
Yours for success
DEAN G. DUTTON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-31

l felt so sure that Abilene would
warm up to this wonderful program
and knowing what a fine live bunch
Of boosters there was here to work
with. l had no hesitancy to get be-
hind the proposition for your sake.
get not one cent for my trouble. /
even buy tickets Tor my family,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-01-21

compel her to talk, why, let us cast
her into the discard as Of no use to
u.s."
What is 1t your majesty means? ?"
inquired the nobleman.
why should we trade in such small
deer as this after ALP" said Cortislaw.
We may well lose all our time and
have only additional trouble for our
pains. Certainly there are enough
things to do. AS for these larger
troubles which she threatens-might
we not we'll have a care? Well, then,
let her have her way. Let us send her
back to that country OF which she
talks-let us send her back whether
she wishes to go or notl"
"As your majesty Wishes" said Sa-
chic gravely.
"Coome to me within the hour, Sa-
chic" said Cortislaw, turning away.
Bring me the plan by which we can
send her out of our country. Let it
be soon, and good radiance Of the
vixen as we'll"
ut shall be as you say. your males
ty,' said Sachio.