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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
Dangel Signal

If the fire bell should ring would
you run and stop it or go and help
to put out the fire? 1t is much the
same way with cough. A cough is
a danger signal as much as IRE
bell. You should no more try TO
suppress it than to stop a fire bell
when 1t is ringing, but should cure
the disease that causes the cough
ing. This can nearly always be done
by taking Chamberlains Cough
Remedy. Many have used 1t with
the most beneficial results. 1t is es-
pecialIy valuable for the persistent
cough that so often follows a bad
cold or an attack of the grip. Mrs.
Thomas Beeching, Andrews, Ind =
writes: ''During the winter my hus-
band takes cold easily and coughs
and coughs. Chamber aims Cough
Remedy is the best medicine for
breaking up these attacks and you
cannot get him to take any other
Obtainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
WESLEY GIsH TELLS HOW
TO FIX THE SKATING POND

Lincoln. Neb., Dec. 22.-Editor
Reflector: After reading in the Re-
Hector that an agitation was again
under way in Abilene to make
municipal skating pond and know
ing of the difficulties encountered
in a similar project last winter | am
lead to inform you of the following
plan for flooding ice Kinks, which
was successfully worked here last
winter
II does not differ from the ADJ
limo nlan except in that the water
is first sprayed into the air, Whlch
eools it almost to the freezing point
so that 1t forms ice before seeping
away.
The Cornhusker athletic field was
flooded in this manner last year ana
il made an elegant place to skate
The field is to be flooded again TINS
winter as soon as the students re-
turn from their vacation spent at
home.
The mercury has been lowering
around the zero mark the past 4S
hours and prospects are for a con-
tinuance Of this condition.
Christmas trade is brisk. Abilene S
municipal Christmas should be
success. A similar program at the
university last Saturday night was
very imposing and inspiring.
Hoping Abilene skaters will be
able to profit from this suggestion
remain. wishing you many happy
returns of the season.
WESLEY G. GISH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
WHY DID THE BLIND
MAN LOOK AT HAZEL?

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Peter Zyla re-
ceived $4,000 damages because he
had been made blind by an explo-
sion in factory. Wednesday Albert
Lane, an adjuster for the accident
company, which was liable for the
damage, appeared at Peters back
gate. With him were a moving pic
ture camera man and Miss Hazel
Daley, an Essanay actress. They ex-
claimed over the local color" OF
Peters chicken yard and asked him
to take part in scene for The
Country Girl in the Big City" Peter
was set to running errands, hang
ing out clothes and driving nails.
incidentally Miss Daley now and
then raised her skirt a trifle and
Peter never failed to register inter
est. Now the films will be shown In
court and Peter will lose his money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
"FARMERs CHAUTAUQUA" AT
TOPEKA AGRICULTURAL MEET

Secretary J. G. Mohler extends to
all Kansans a cordial invitation to
attend the forty-sixth annual meet
ing of the Kansas State Board or
Agriculture, at Topeka, January
1912, 1917. Timely subjects OF
interest to the farmers of Kansas
will be presented. and all who may
attend are asked to join in the dis
cussions and other deliberations.
The new farm loan act, about which
SO much has been said for and
against, will be thoroughly explain
ed by one of the members of the ma
tional farm loan board, the member
appointed from Kansas, Chas. h..
Lobdell. Other subjects that will be
taken up are the federal reserve
act with respect to it's bearing on
agricultural interests, the agrlcult-
nral fair, crops, dairying, the farm
flock. the need Of making farming
fit the country, rural permanency,
rural organization, distribution and
marketing, relation of transporta-
ton to agriculture, roads and other
matters. Among those who are on
the formal program, to introduce
subjects, are, besides Mr.. Lobdell,
A. Ross Hill, president of Missouri
State University; w. R. Mellor, sec
rotary of the Nebraska State Board
of Agriculture; T. A. Borman, edl-
tor Kansas Farmer and a practical
farmer; A. L. Stockwell, a success
full Kansas sheepman; Cora Well
house Bullard, Kansas farmers
wife; Chas. NJ. Sawyer, Governor
Federal Reserve Bank at Kansas
City; q. G. Hopkins of the M. X. &
T. Ry., st. Louis; j. A. Shoemaker,
Rural School Supervisor; Charles
R. Weeks, of the Hays Station, and
T. H. Macdonald, Chief Engineer
Iowa Highway Commission.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
TOMBSTONE GIFT TO COUPLE
MARRIED IN CEMETERY

A wedding gift in keeping with
mis- unique wedding was received by
Herbert Eicholtz from DR.. and Mrs.
steehmith a few days ago. The
article is in the form of tombstone
and is OF plaster OF Paris. II was
made by DR.. Steelsmith and consists
Of an upright shaft set in a rect
angular base. The monument" is
decorated with a painted vine and is
& very appropriate and well made
gift. Herb thinks it about the best
thing he ever received. Herb, It will
be remembered, was married at
midnight in the cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
Stop That Cough

A hacking cough weakens the
whole system, drains your energy
and gets worse If neglected; your
throat is raw, your chest aches and
YOU feel sore all over. Relieve that
cold at once with DR.. Kings New
Discovery. The soothing pine bal
sans heal the irritated membranes,
and the antiseptic and laxative
qualities kill the germs and break
up your cold. Don't let cold lin
ger. Get DR.. Kings New Discovery
today at your druggist, soc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
GAVE A PLAY
TO A LARGE AUDIENCE

The freshmen of the high school
gave Merchant of Venice" at the
high school auditorium last even
ing before an audience that filled
the hall to standing room. in each
act a new group of pupils carried
the parts and all did we'll. Miss
Bernice Pickard, who coached the
young people, deserves credit for
the excellent performance which
was enjoyed by all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
obituary-Catherine Caskey

Catherine S. Caskey was born In
Lancaster Co., Pa, Dec. %, 1874,
and died near Abilene, Kan, Dec.
IS. 1916, aged II years, II months
and 10 days. She came with her
brother to Dickinson county in 1882
and lived here until death. She was
a member of the Lutheran church.
She was an invalid for a number OF
years but stood her suffering with
much patience. She leaves to mourn
her death one brother and a host
OF friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
WINTER HAS REALLY STARTED
This Was It's Official Opening-1O
Below Zero

Winter began its official career
today and was inaugurated with a
temperature 10 below zero at 5 a.
m. It has warmed up considerably
during the day but will be close to
zero tonight
While today was the shortest dap
in the year it was only fraction
of a minute shorter than yesterday,
which had nine hours and twenty
five minutes of daylight. The sun
rose at 1894 a. m. and sets at 4:59
D. m.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
Negleted Colds Grow Worse

A cough that racks and irritates
the throat may lead to serious
chronic cough. If neglected. The
healing pine balsams in DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey natures own rem
edy-will soothe and relieve the fr-
ritation, breathing will be easier,
and the antiseptic properties will
kill the germ which retarded heal
ing. Have it handy for Group, sore
throat and chronic bronchial affec-
tions. Get bottle today. Pleasant
to take. At all druggists, 25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
Union PACIFIC EMBARGO
MODIFIED ON CARLOAD LOTS

The Union Pacific freight en-
barge effective December 26 70
January inclusive, has been modl-
fled SO that it does apply against
less than carload shipments ana
does not apply on flour shipments
milled in transit and billed at com
netit,ve points when the grain comes
from non-competitive points. TINS
will eliminate any annoyance the
Abilene patrons might have suffered
from the embargo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
File Suit for Dtvorce

Mrs. Rose Mcdonald of Harrington
has filed suit in the district court
for divorce from her husband, Jess
Mcdonald, charging cruelty, gross
neglect Of duty and abandonment.
The plaintiff asks the custody of the
two minor children and such pro-
vision by Mcdonald for her future
as the court may see fit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
GET VALUABLES
FROM REDMOND HOME

Thieves entered the home OF
Arthur Redmond, colored, sometime
last night and made away with jew
elry and valuable to the amount OF
$3.50.
A diamond ring and several
brooches and pins were taken. No
trace of the thieves has been found
but 1t is thought to be the work OF
some local persons.
Redmond is a Union Pacific sec
tion hand and with his wife lives at
818 North Walnut street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
DON'T TAKE 4 CHANCE
Abilene People should Act in Time

If you suffer from backache;
If you have headaches, dizzy
spells;
If the kidney secretions are ir-
regular,
Don't delaylikely your kidneys
are sick.
Abilene people recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Here's an Abilene woman's ex-
perience.
Mrs. A. D. sauer, 800 w. Fourth
street. s.. Abilene, says: my kid
neys we're In dreadful shape and
nv back bothered me terribly. l
felt WORKOUT and nervous and could
hardly do my work. doctored faith
fully, but kept getting worse and
lost weight rapidly. l happened to
read about Doan's Kidney Pills and
tried them. They put me on the
road to recovery. My back got cas-
Ter and the kidneys did their work
as they should. I feel better in
every way now and all the ailments
have been relieved
Price soc at all dealers. Don
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Sauer hal. Foster-Nilburn
Co, Props, Buffalo. n. Y.-Adv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
Infant Daughter Dies

Dorothy H. Sexton. the infant
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Sexton, died this morning OF pneu-
monia. She was nine months and
nine DAYS old. Funeral announce
ment will be made later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
ABILENE BOY is SWIMMING
INSTRUCTOR AT MANHATTAN

Curtis Brewer of this city, who
is Junior at. the Kansas State
Agricultural college, has been made
swimming instructor at the state
school. He will have two classes and
week during the spring term.
Brewer was manager of the nata-
torium here during the summer
and is a competent instructor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
ALI KINDS OF WEATHER
CAME ON CHRISTMAS DAY

II was not a white Christmas here
but it was almost every other pos
sible kind. 1t was warm, 1t rained'
Numbered, lightened, hailed IN
North Dickinson, showed in western
Kansas and generally gave choice
collection of atmospheric excite
ment. Zero weather is predicted for
Wednesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
Constipation Causes Bad Skin

A dull and pimply skin is due to
sluggish bowel movement. Correct
this condition and clear your COM
plexion with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. This mild laxative taken at
bedtime will assure you fuli,
flee, non-griping movement in the
morning. Drive out the dull, listless
feeling resulting from overloaded
intestines and sluggish liver. Get
bottle today. At all druggists 25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
Advertised Mail

For the week ending Dec. 25th:
Mrs. Dolla Bennett, Miss Celia Ber-
nv, Mrs. Lorene Brown, May Bre-
son, John Buckenan, E. j. Engle,
S. X. Ernet, j. ]. Penney, Manager
Skating Rink, Milo McNall, s. Pax
son. J. Reser, G. L. Snider, w. A.
Stewart, John Yoyrer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
ABILENE SOCIETIES

ter No 26 meets in Masonic Temple on
the second and fourth Fridays OF eaeh
month. n. l. Humphrey II. - Joseph
e. Keel. Secretary. n,
A r. a a. M.-BeneYoleni t."nE- -
inrr IN each month In Nasoni Ten le'
corner Third and spruce. n:
RohTsr. W n; J. L Worley, Seers
tary. visiting brethren NslcomA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
Cough Medicine for Children

Mrs. Hugh Cook, Scottsyilte, N
" saws: ABOUT five years ago
when we we're living in Garbutt;
doctored two Of my children
auffering from colds with Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and found IT
irst "a represented in every way. IL
promptly checked their cousnins
and cured their colds quicker tnan
anything l ever used. ootaiii''oA0
everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
WILLIAM GROSS OF SOLOMON
DIED SUDDENLY AT HOME

william Gross, proprietor of a
racket store at Solomon for many
years and formerly of Junction City,
died at noon Friday suddenly. He
was taken with commissions and
passed away in a few minutes. The
runeral was held today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
YOU DAN MAKE MONEY

right around your home, just as
hundreds of men and women are
doing. Work is easy, pleasant and
permanently profitable. Be your
own boss and build your own bust
ness. You take no risk. make sure
profit right along. Send name, ad-
dress, one reference. L. Brown, &C
Murray St., New York City. 14-4w
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
Nervous Women

when the nervousness is caused
bv constipation, as is often the case,
YOU will get quick relief by taxing
chamberlain Tablets. These tap-
let's also improve the digestion. %
tainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
ryHOIR SANG CHRISTMAS
CAROLS FOR THE SICK

The Presbyterian choir sang
christmas carols at large number
Of homes in town Sunday Night
Visiting those where there is illness.
Their thoughtfulness and the ex-
cellent music were greatly appre-
ciated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
If Motherr ONLY Know

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for
children relieve Feverishness, Head
ache, Bad Stomach, Teething Disor-
ders, move and regulate the bowers
and destroy worms. They break up
colds in al hours. Used by mothers
for 20 years. All druggists Csc. sam
Die Free Address, Mother Gray 90"
IeRoy, N. v. I-oNhr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28

Mrs. Thomas Downey, formerly
resident here, died at the home oil
her daughter in Omaha Wednesday
opening. The family left here
about 20 years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28

For any itching skin trouble,
niles. eczema, salt rheum, itch,
scald head, herpes, scabies. Doan
Ointment is highly recommended
soc a box at all stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-28
RAILWAY TIME TABLES
UNION PACIFIC
EaStbOund

165 and 166 daily except Sunday
other trains daily.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-03
7. R. RECEIVES FROST,
DESPITE POLICE AID
Wilkes Barre Miners Strong for VIII
son-others Bolt the Repub.
lican Party.

"If you love me, vote for Hughes"
Is an injunction that proved too hard
a strain on the liking that the $4,000
miners of the Wilkes-Barre district
once had for Colonel Roosevelt. He
tried 1t on them, in what was intended
to be the biggest labor meeting Of the
Hughes campaign, and the result was
frost.
Not only did the crowd listen to the
COlonel's speech In stony silence, but
Wilson enthusiasm threatened to be-
come so boisterous that Mayor Kosek
called out the State Constabulary to
guarantee Mr.. Roosevelt a courteous
reception. The Mayor had denied the
miners permit to give "A Wilson pa
rade on the night of the Colonel's Wis
it, and, when they attempted to violate
his order, directed the armed and
mounted Constabulary to drive them
from the streets.
Colonel Roosevelts closest friend In
Wilkes Barre, Father J. j. Curran,
went out with a reception committee
to meet the visitor but announced that.
friendship aside, he had left the Re-
publican party. and was supporting
President Wilson.
Another indication of the popular
trend in the anthracite coal region Is
given In statement by Stephen j.
Hughes, city clerk of Hazleton, and
delegate to the Republican national
convention in 1912.
Concerning the unauthorized use Of
my name as member Of the recep-
ton committee for Colonel Roosevelt"
says Mr.. Hughes, 81 wish to state en-
phatically: was a volunteer In the
trenches In 1912; the war is not over;
| have not been taken a prisoner, and
I refuse to surrender; still am fight
ing for social and industrial justice,
and l purpose to fight SO long as /
i've"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-03
GREAT FARM BODIES
ENDORSE PRESIDENT
National Congress Grateful for
Peace and Prosperity Under
Wilson Administration.
LOYAL SUPPORT PLEDGED
Appreclatlve Of Laws Enacted for
Benefit Of Farmers-IlIlnois Grain
Growers Voice Like
Sentiments.

Endorsing President Wilson's foreign
policy, and applauding his courage
and patriotism, the Farmers National
Congress of the United States, In its
thirty-sixth annual session at Indian
apolis, on Oct. II, telegraphed hearty
congratulations to the President. 1t
also expresses appreciation of the Ad-
ministration's Constructive and effec.
tive legislation enacted for the benefit
Of the farmers of America"
The President, unable to attend,
sent Assistant Secretary of Agricul-
ture Carl vrooman to convey to you
my personal greeting and assurances
Of sympathy and good will. The loyal
and effective support which has been
given by your organization to further
the passage of legislation In the inter-
est of the farmer during the present
Administration Is most sincerely ap-
preciated."
The Congress sent this reply:
"YOur message of good will has been
received with great enthusiasm. This
Congress, at Omaha, September 80,
1915, adopted the following Resolu-
tons:
"'Resolved,-That this Congress
commends the foreign policy Of Presi-
dent Wilson, while standing at the
head Of the American nation during
one of the most critical and trying
rariods nf ITO hictorv
'Resolved,lThat we express abso-
lutte confidence in his courage, patriot
ism and diplomatic ability.
"Resolved,-That we offer him our
loyal support In his effort to protect
the rights of American citizens and
to maintain impartial neutrality
"The Farmers National Congress
extends to you, as the Executive head
Of the Nation, its profound gratitude
and appreciation of your successful
efforts to keep the Nation honorably
at peace during one of the most trying
periods of Its history.
"This body notes with grateful ap-
probation the constructive and effec-
tive legislation enacted for the bene-
At Of the farmers of America during
your administration with the loyal as
sistance of those representatives Of all
parties who have supported the Presi-
dent in his efforts to promote the gen.
eral welfare. Accept our sincere
thanks and assurances Of continued
loyalty"
The Farmers Grain Dealers AS
ISOLATION of Illinois, in Convention at
Decatur, adopted resolutions which. in
part, stated:
During the last three years there
has been a record of unparalleled
achievement in Federal legislation and
administration in the interest of the
farmer. This association acknOwl
edges with gratitude the endeav0rs
made and results accomplished In be-
half of the development Of agriculture
and the advancement of the interests
of the farmer, and tenders Its grateful
appreciation thereof"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-03
FIRE PREVENTION DAY A Sue
CESS

Fire Prevention Day was tremen-
dous success in Kansas this year.
Literature on the subject sent out
from the State Fire Marshal's Office
appeared in most of the newspapers
OF the state during the week or ten
days preceding October 8.
Much of the success of the day
must be attributed to the effective
work done by the newspapers of the
state. In fact 1t would be impossible
to have successful Fire Prevention
Day without the generous co-opera-
ton which the newspapers have
given.
In large proportion of the cities
and towns of the state that have fire
protection the department made an
exhibition run to attract the atten-
ton of the general public to the day
and its meaning, at the same time
giving the volunteer departments
some valuable practice.
The day was almost universally
observed in the public schools. In
many places the pupils were ad-
dressed by members of the fire de-
partment. In other places the
teachers conducted special fire pre-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-03
vention exercises.

vention exercises.
In Kansas City, Kansas, in add
ton to special fire drills and Other
features, each pupil in the public
schools was required to copy the fol
lowing on a sheet Of paper and take
1t home to his parents:
Don't burn your rubbish on a win.
dy day.
Don't use coal oil to start fire.
Don't burn rubbish in back yard or
alley unless protected by metal
receptacle.
Don't allow oily rags or waste on
premises over night.
Don't permit incompetent work
men to change electrical installa-
lions.
Don't go into closets looking for
clothing with lighted match.
Don't put hot ashes or Goals in
wooden barrels or boxes.
Don't thaw out frozen water pipes
with torch.
Don't use gasoline for cleaning in
a closed room.
Don't look for gas leaks with a
match or lamp.
Don't allow lace curtains near q
gas bracket.
Don't throw waste paper in a fire.