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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
Methodist Church Announcements

McbnOuASD OuuFCH announcements
Pastors morning theme, THE
Dignity and Beauty of the Prayer
Life" Evening THE Significance OF
Washington Life in World His
tory" Bible readings, chapter for
week, assurance chapter l John 8;
verse for the week, Jesus words,
Matt. 6:21. MON, / John 3:1-14;
M. ", Deut. 1927; s. S., Christian
Brotherhood at Jerusalem, Acts A.
32-37. TUES, John 3:15-24; M.
", Jude 24-25; S. S., Selfishness
and lying, Acts 5:1-16. WE'D, l
John 2:1-14; M. ", Ps. 17:5; S. S.,
Mutual helpfulness, Rom. 1919.
THURS, John 2:15-29; M. ", l
Chron. 2S:9; S. S., Forbearance and
helpfulness, Gal. CLIO. FRI, 1
John 5:1-10; M. w., Job 22:21; S.
s., Feasting and Folly, Dan. 5:1-9.
SAT-, 1 John 5:11-21; M. ", Is.
57:15; S. S., Death of John the
Baptist, Mark 6:14-29. SUN, Is. "a;
M. ", Pet 5:5; S. S., Condemned
for drunkenness, Is. 2S:1-S.-Dr.
Dean c. Dutton, Pastor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
GEARY COUNTY PREFERS
CONCRETE TO ROCK ROADS

Junction City, Feb 9.-Instead
of a mile of rock road. the citizens
of Milford, a small town in the
north part of Geary county, prefer
a half mile of concrete paving. This
statement was made to the county
commissioners who we're to have
awarded the contract for the maca-
dam highway. All bids were reject
ed and new bids for the smaller
amount of concrete paving. four
teen feet wide, are to be asked for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
Obituary---B. w. Eckart

On February death claimed for
its victim, Benedict William Eckart
after short illness of three weeks.
Twenty-six years ago on March Il,
he was born in Flush, Kan, where
he spent most of his boyhood. Dur
ing the short span his kind, SYM
pathetic and thoughtful disposition
won for him many friends. He was
a true Christian, friend to every
one and every one was his friend.
He was always cheerful and saw the
bright side of life.
On April 28, 1915 he was married
to Lola B. Quigley of Blaine and
from that time he made his home
near Abilene, where he died. On
Wednesday morning after funeral
services were conducted at the Cath
olfc church in Abilene by his broth
er, Rev. G. Eckart, and Rev. O'Reilly
the body was taken to his old home,
Flush, where he was buried Friday,
February 4. The funeral services
there were conducted by his brother,
the Rev. G. EcKart, and Rev.
Sumner of Flush. He leaves wife,
three brothers, five sisters and a
host of friends to mourn the loss.
Again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
And in Heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
HOPE

Mrs. DUNN returned to her home
in Texas Sunday after a weeks visit
with her father. Alex Cunningham.
John Meuli and family have NOV
ed to their farm north of town.
Mrs. Darby of lola, Kan, is here
caring for her daughter. Mrs Ed.
Peterson, who is seriously i'll.
Fred Stegeman left Monday night
for Kansas City where he will at
tend the automobile show.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Root are
spending week with relatives in
the country.
Henry Holman of Dillon was in
Hope on business Monday.
Prof. Ewald of Elmo spent satur-
day and Sunday with friends in
Hope.
orrin Giffin spent Sunday in
Council Grove.
The Hope high school basketball
team was defeated by Solomon. on
their own court, Friday evening by
a score of 2O-5O. Both teams played
a fast, clean game.
Mrs. R. A. Moore. who has been
seriously i'll, is able to be around
again.
Coasting and sleigh riding are the
popular sports around Hope this
winter.
Ed Nottorff Of Dillon was in
town Saturday afternoon.
The Elmo basketball team came
over expecting to play basketball
Saturday night but owing to trouble
with the electric lights the game
was called off.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
Geraldine Farrar Nfarrias

New York, Feb. s.-Geraldine
Farrar, opera singer, and Lou Tel
legen, actor, we're married here at
the home Of Miss Farrar's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Farrar. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Leon A. Harvey. secretary at the
Unitarian denominational headquar-
ters in this city.
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Wedncsdnv. Lnnnnrv hi. 1n1n

present
cent of legal rate and fun legal rate
Tor delinquent tax list. The Reflector
was designated as the official county
paper; the said Reflector. the Abilene
chronicle and the Dickinson County
News to devide the county printing
satisfactorily among said papers
VIM. Stuck was reappointed ianitor
der the ensuing year at salary Of
H. w; King was reappointed coun-
purchasing agent at salary Of sf0G
Asa Johnson was reappointed su-
perintendent of the county farm at
salary or $4,000 per year.
Or. t. r. Conklin was reappointed
county physician and health officer
w. II. Eicholtz Co. was awarded
contract for burial of county poor
SAID SAID company to furnish coffin trim
attendance for $1,000.
On motion Of c. W. Peterson and
second by J. B.. Hostetter, Karl Rid
for the ensuing YEAR soanty nEilnssT
voting no.
Board approved appointments OF
various deputy assessors as follows:
John Mccormick, Banner towuship
John Middleton Buckeye township
". 5 Ayres, Cheever township
y l. Maier, Center township.
& LttlAenuaukns Fl0ra township
Il ). Hill. Fragrant HIM township
a6enry Fink, Garfield township
Sseo; a Rush, Grant township
". J. True, Hayes township
w, II. Anderson. Hope township.
y; x. Eliason, Holland township.
w. A. Mourer. Jefferson township.
, waiter g. Engle, Logan township
r. Gugler, Liberty township.
Fred Biehler, Lyon township.
j " Henderson. Lincoln township
= a. {. Dtetz, Noble township
AYra =. Engle, Newbern township.
Geo r. Herr, Ridge township
YIN. Sigg, Rhinehart township.
a. H. Ryan, Sherman township.
WIN. Tucker, Union township,
VIM. Boyce, Wheatland township.
G. A. Burke. Willowdaie township
n. +. Snider. Abilene
John c. Roger Abilene
CN Hull. HeringtOn.
John TRACER. Herington-
Adjourned sine die
S. II. MCCULLOUGH.
H. ". KING Chairman. |
County Clerk
(Seal) Ia
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Card of Thanks

/ wish to thank my many kind
friends and neighbors for the kind
ness and sympathy shown during
the illness and death of my beloved
husband, B. w. Eckart. The beauti-
full floral offerings are cherished
sacred to his memory.-Mrs. B. w.
Eckart.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Consisting of Garland range in
good repair, heating stoves, gaso-
line stove, cupboard. wash stand.
bedstead. table, chairs. lounge.
lamps, milk cans, horse blankets,
bath tub.
TERMS-All sums Of $40 and I'M
der cash; over $40 a credit Of 10
months will be given on note with
approved security at 10 per cent in
terest. If paid when due only 8 per
cent will be charged. No property
to be removed until settled for.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10

For sale, Is single comb Rhode
Island Red cockerels, pure bred and
grades. Brown phone 1896. F. L.
Blaesi. wilt
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Farm For Rent

100 acres near Elmdale, Kansas.
Call on or address Mrs. Robert Nc
Crumm, Bank Hotel, Strong City,
Kansas. 10w2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
OF County Commissioners, January
Session, 1915
Monday, january 10. I010

Board met according to law and was
called to order by H. w. King, county
clerk. On motion of C. w. Peterson
and second by J. b. Hostetter. 3. II,
Mccullough was chosen chairman for
the ensuing year.
Board spent the day discussing mat
ters Of interest to the county and adj
Journed to meet Tuesday. January III.
1916, at a. M.
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Tuesdny. Jnnnnrx 11. 1NIa

Board met as per adjournment s.
~ Mccullough and J. r. Hostetter
present.
Spent the day discussing matters
pertaining to the welfare Of the conn
" and adjourned to meet Wednesday,
January II. 1910 at Q n m
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
Public Sale

Having rented my farm l will sell
at public auction at the farm miles
south of Abilene and miles north
of Elmo, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10

II you don't get your Reflector
regslarly phone IS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10

lots to trade for stallion. G..
NJ. Sidesinger, Abilene. 3w2td2t~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10

(First published In Abilene Weekly
Reflector February 10, 1850
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
Tuesday, Feb. 18th
commencing at 10 o'clock the fol-
lowing described property
o HEAD HORSES AND MULES

Consisting of bay mare years
old in foal; 1 sorrel mare 5 years
old; driving mare years old; black
mare years old; gray horse 10
years old; black horse 10 years old;
black filly years old; 2 yearling
mules.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
ERNEST HAHN

J. G. ENGLE, AuctIoneer.
R. n. WHITE. Banker.
TOM EASTER. Clerk.
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l
years old; black horse 10 years old;
black filly 8 years old; yearling
mules.
ri HEAD OF CATTLE
Consisting of mich cows of
which some are milking now: steer
coming 2 years old; 2-year-old
heifers; yearling steer; 4 yearling
heifers; calves.
1s HEAD OF HOGS
2 Duroc Jersey sows due to far
row April 15 Is head of shoats
about rs pounds each.
Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Grain-35O bu. Texas Red Seed
oats; some alfalfa hay.
IMPLEMENTS, ETC.
Consisting of hay loader; 2 Nc
Cormick mowers; Mccormick rake,
John Deere gang plow; Canton lis
ter; Sattley GROW weeder; sulky
Ohio sulky cultivator;
walking pillow, 3-section harrow. disc
with truck, Dowagiac disc drill, hoe
drill, stock drill Deering corn bind
er, Mccormick wheat binder, rake
and wagon, box wagon, buggies
one almost new, spring wagon, sets
heavy harness. single harness, set of
double driving harness, 2 stack Gov
ers 16x24, extension ladder "a it,.
feed bunk. sleigh, 500
ou. crib, tank heater, seed grader
ind other articles too numerous to
MENTION.
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FREE LUNCH AT NOON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26
FARMERSLEACUE
GETTING BOOSTS
Letters of Commentator Come from
Various Sources Relative TO Move.
ment Stated Here.
PLANS BEING WELL RECEIVED
G.. c. PCrvier of Bureau County. De,
Clares Cooperation Is Essential
Among Agriculturists,

Letters of commendation from all
over the middle west and from men
prominent in organization work
among the farmers are being received
by officials of the Rock Island County
Agricultural league ENCOURAGEMENT
is the keynote of every letter and hest
wishes for the success of the associa-
ton are expressed in every one The
letters come from varied sources and
widely separated communities but of
fcers OF the league sense in all of them
the same approval OF the farm advisor
and his work.
Frank T. Sherman, secretary of the
league. recently received from c Y
Gregory. edltor-in-c chief of the Prairie
Farmer. Chicago, the following en-
cour2ging note: Il am glad to learn
that YOU have a good organization
formed in your county and will be glad
indeed 10 do anything l can to helm
the work along. l am enclosing some
clippings from recent issues of the
Prairie Farmer telling about the work
in other counties" The clippings en-
closed tell in straight forward manner
II the success achieved in other coun-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26
ties under the direction of farm ad-
Farmers Must Organize.

Among the clippings he enclosed
was one telling of the general Difficult
ties of the farmers association and
their ultimate success. The article is
by {. {. Pervier of Bureau county and
IN part he said: There is a general
movement in Illinois and other states
toward the organization of county as
sociations among farmers. In those
counties where agricultural advisors
have been employed, the greatest pro-
gress has been made in organization.
In these times when the American
farmers must compete on an even
basis in the production of corn. cattle,
sheep, beef and mutton with Mexico,
South America and Australia, as well
as other parts of the world, it becomes
more and more necessary that they or
ganize for self-protection and to cheap
en- the cost of production.
lone great difficulty in effecting such
association is that few farmers have
the time or inclination to take the
initiative and bear the expense of the
organization work, although they may
realize its possible benefits Another
difficulty also and probably the most
serious one to overcome, is that indie
ipendence of one another which is
! characteristic of farmers and enables
one to conduct his own affairs almost
wholly without reference to anyone
else. There are few, if any, vocations
where the spirit of self-reliance is de-
yeloped TO so great an extent as it is
among farmers Because of this fact
! they hesitate to join any association
| through fear that their freedom to act
/ as they please may be restricted. But
/ it is becoming more apparent each
year that farmers must cooperate with
| each other to reduce expenses, to
eliminate waste, to adopt better meth
| DDS of feeding and marketing, so that
j a reasonable living profit may be OBJ
tained from their business.
Cooperation Needed.
| Recognizing this need of more CO.
operative work, the movement toward
county organization of farmers into as
sociations that will be helpful to them
I in their line of work has been begun.
Much credit is due the county advisors
for pushing this movement and per-
/ fecting many associations within their
respective counties.
There are now in existence in many
counties, horse, cattle, sheep and
swine breeders associations, also as
sociations of special breeds such as
the Percheron horse, shorthorn cattle,
etc. To these may be added the corn
breeders, milk dealers, COW testing
and other associations.
When legislation is needed for the
proper protection of livestock inter
ests these associations, backed by a
strong membership and unity OF ao-
ton. can exert effective influence upon
legislative bodies. when the pleas of
private individuals would pass I'M
needed.
These county organizations can
help the farming business in many
ways and are worthy of encourage
ment ard support
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26

Muskingum Improvement company at
$25 a month and at the age of l6 was
superintendent OF an important part
of the WORT and had advanced to $40.
During the winter he was idle, as the
canal was closed. 1t was al this time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26

OF the Ohio river, when the thermom-
ester went down to zero. and the scoop
remained right there for two long
months. Everybody had great
laugh over the youthful Spectator,
but he lived long enough to return the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26

that he attempted his speculation.
Salt was very low on the Muskingum
river and very high at Cincinnati So
John bought lot of salt, loaded it on
a scow and started down the river. All
went well until within one days float
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26
DR.. Coffee Will Make Second Trip
To Rock Island a. the Harper House, Thursday and Friday,
June | and 2. He vii Extent His Free TreaS.-
nent Offer One More Trip.

II. Coffee gave over forty patients a
ee treatment on his first trip to Rock
sland and produced some wonderful
esults, proving that his treatment
gives relief to many cases when all
other treatments fail He straighten-
ed two cases of cross-eyes, one abso-
lutely free. He straightens cross-eyes
in five minutes without pain, and says
every child afflicted with crOss-eyes
should be treated. 1t is a crime to
leave a child's eyes crooked or de-
formed. A lady came to him who had
been almost totally deaf in the left
ear for five years. Three doctors that
had examined her said it was the
nerve. DR.. Coffee found that her ear
trouble was a closure of the tube and
disease of the middle ear. He restor-
ed her hearing in five minutes with
one treatment so that she could hear
ordinary conversation. Another case
Of a man who had been growing deaf
for several years-could not hear
ordinary conversation; one treatment
restored his hearing so that he could
hear you talk across the room. A lady
came to him with a very bad throat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26
A Youthful Spectator.

Senator John Sherman made his
first speculation when he was boy of
l6, and it turned out badly. At the
age of IA he was working for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26

stock of wicker ivory green
natural all low in price and all sold dgnihed credit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26

could
immediate rele
head he could
perfectly brought to him Win
the light
everything
Another lady
and floating
free TO demonstrate
that he thought
help all This treat
the shows them the
interfering with their business
mild medicines and massage He has treat
blind restored strength and sight TO hunde1s
throw their
of
of the
by the disease Deafness caused from
treated tie says every
WILL GIVE ALL PATENTS TREATMENT FREE THIS TRIP
unable to examine
extend his treatment ofer
trip He house Rock Island Thursday and
He suffering eye diseases
the mead or throat
will them
OF
he Will tell them
thinks can be done lor IT,
A WORD MOTHERS.
with adenod CROWNS OF cannot Dreahe rec
w bring him TO me can remove these
have treated thousands Of
be house June and 2 IN Paor A
naten N m wish you to send word to
the different diseases when you call For
further information address
Dr.. 0. Coffee, Davidson Building Des Moines Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26

laugh with interest.-St Louis Globe
Democrat.
All the news ali the tIme-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26
Political Announcement.

l hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination for states
attorney of Rock Island county and
solicit the support of my friends. Pri-
mary Sept. -. 1915.
CHARLES S. ROBERTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-26
Open Up a Health
Account. Open I'D a

! A~~S - AA&s Op%AA bJ q
health account that will
yield greater enjoyment of
life and higher efficiency in
work. Cut out heavy Win
ter foods and eat Shredded
Wheat Biscuit with fresh
fruits and green vegetables.
Shredded Wheat is ready
cooked. Delicious for break
fast with milk or cream
for luncheon with berries
or other fruits.
The Seward gateway., 1916-03-13

Capes and off New York harbor, if it attempted a blockade. Such canal would serve, like giant moat, as vast line of defense against land forces, which might attempt to invade the region in which most of the muni- tions plants and manufacturing con cerns of the nation are located "The time of greatest danger will be just at the close of the European war;" said Senator Saulsbury today. "The nations will be at the height of their military power What kind of navy and coast defenses we have in 1925 is not one-tenth so important as what we have in 1918. The Chesapeake and Delaware canal, 20 feet deep, would cost but Sl2,OOO,OOO which is less than We pay for a battleship. Yet it would double the effectiveness of our Atlantic fleet. Besides being most valuable means of defense, this canal would save commercial shipping hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Ships to reach Balt- more would not need to round the treacherous Virginia Capes, not to mention the great saving in distance that would be effected. Most naval and transportation men with whom I have talked cannot explain why so obviously a meritorious public i'm provement has not been put through"
The Seward gateway., 1916-03-13
INDIAN GOES INSANE
 AND Is BURIED ALIVE

Special to Gateway by United Press)
 WINNIPEG, Man., March A. Eighty Indians snowbound in the ex- treme north of Saskatchewan, near Waterhen Lake, today face insanity and starvation. Authorities admit their inability to reach the marOOned men until the coming of warm weath- CT. Shows there this year have been heavier than since 1896. One mem, Der of the tribe was buried alive when he went insane. One straggler managed to get through the drifts to a telegraph wire, but efforts of re- lief parties to follow him back failed completely.
 Without ammunition, nets, traps, or blankets, the Indians plight is pitt able. Digging through six or eight feet of ice to get fish is nearly i'm possible. Four Months, a member of the tribe, went insane from lack of food and shelter. His tribesmen, knowing of nothing better to do, buried him. An educated healer in the tribe heard of this and dug up his unbalanced fellow tribesman.
The Seward gateway., 1916-03-13

of l5 miles from Chesapeake to Della ware Bay and one from Trenton, N. J. across to Raridan Bay, would provide an inner barbor from the Virginia Capcs to Naragansett Bay. These defensive projects, in the opinion or military experts, would be equivalent to a large army as a defensive factor. They would enable the American navy to concentrate in safety ans
 force a foe to keep two fleets, each of
 strength equal to that of the United
 States fleet, at both the Virginia
The Seward gateway., 1916-03-13
pEPARrMENr or rHE INTERIOR

ALASKAN ENGINEERING COMMISSION Sealed proposals are invited for furnisntng and delivering kresn Meat to the AiasNan Engineering Commlssion during the Hs.al year. Juiy |. 1910 10 July 1, lyIi, aB .Olows' Glass 4 |: Beef. 64O.UO0 lbs. Class 2 Pork 2UuUOO lbs. Class Mutton, l5OOOO lbs, rne meat is to bo delivered by the contractor To the yarlOus camps in quarters of beet and whole carcasses of pork ana mutton. The camps will be located along the Railroad line from Kern Creek near the head of lurnagain Arm to point on the Suai.na River above the TalkeetnR Forks, and along the bralch line to the MRtRuusKa Coal Field. Tho head quarters at Anchorage are alrO to be auppHad. DELIVERY AND DISTRIBUTION Anchor age and vicinity which can be reached toy railroad line, July l, 1916 to Nov. I, 1916. l5O,OOO lbs. Nov. 1, 1916 to July l, l9l7. I20O 900 lbs. Kern Creek to Ship Creek June ton. which can be reached by boat from An- chorage during the open season and by trail during winter. July 1, 1916 to Nov. 1, 1916, l5O.OOO lbs. Nov. 1, 1916 to July 1, 1917, l35.OOO lbs. Matanuska Branch, which can be reached by railroad to Matanuska Junc- ton at any s5nsOn and by boat To MatnnuBka landing during open season and from these points by trail to the camps. July l, 1916 to Nov |. 1916, 0O0 lbs Nov. 1, 1916 to July l. 1917, 100000 lbs. MatanuBka Junction to Talkcetna Forks of Susitna River, which can be reached by railroad to Matanuhka Junction thence by trail, or by boat from An- chorage to various points on tho Sustna River. thence by trail. July l, 1916 Co Nov. l, 1916. i05,OOO lbs. Nov, l, 1916 to July l, 1917. l5OOO0 lbs Additional railroad trans portation will be available from time to time as the railroad advances but no assured in- formation can be given as to date of such extensions. Proposals may bo addressed to the Alaskan Engineering Commission, An- chorage. Alaska. to the Purchasing Agent, Alaskan Engineering Commission, Seattle, Wash They will be opened simultaneously at l F. Nj. May 18th in Anchorage and At P. M. May 18th in Seattle. Proposals- Contract form together with full information can be secured from the ofi,o of the Aaakan Engineering Commission. Anchorage or Seat tie. F. MEARS Commissioner.