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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
A Surprise

Last Monday all the children and
families, except James and William
who live in California, with some OF
her old friends and neighbors, rush
ed in on Grandma Poister at tho
home of her son John, southwest OF
Enterprise and completely surpris-
ed her, it being her 18th birthday
Nearly a dozen chickens laid down
their lives to appease the appetites
of those gathered, besides piles of
cake and pies, cold boiled ham, sal
ads, jellies, celery and many other
good things Grandma Poister is
good things. Grandma Poister is
one of the pioneers of Logan town
ship, and no doubt is more widely
known than any other woman in
this part of the county Everybody
had good time and left grandma
enjoying herself and in good health
despite her advanced age.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
ForBey-Long

The marriage Of Miss Mary For
ney and Mr. r. j. Long took place
at the home of the brides father,
J. X. Forney, at eight O'Clock We'd
nesday evening. Only the Immediate
relatives we're present at the cere-
mony, which was performed by Rev.
DR.. Blayney of the Presbyterian
church. A dainty wedding supper
was served after which the happy
couple motored to- Junction City
where they took the train for Kan
sas City. They will spend two weeks
in Kansas City and Excelsior Springs
before returning to Abilene where
they will be at home at sos North
Spruce street. The bride is one
of Abilene's most popular and esti-
mable young ladies. She is a grad
uate of the Abilene high school and
for a number Of years has held a
responsible position with the Belle
Springs Creamery company. Mrs.
Long is a fayorite in Abilene society
because of her charming manner
and kind and lovable disposition.
Mr.. Long is manager Of the Gas
company and is one Of this city's
business men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
d. NJ. &. Club

The d. NJ. c. club spent very
pleasant afternoon Thursday, octo-
Der -, at the home of Mrs. Henry
Yuhl Nine members we're present
and the hours we're occupied in
different ways. The meeting was
called TO order and the roll called,
nearly all responding with quota
lions OF short readings. Mrs. Tuhl
served a dainty luncheon consisting
OF ham sandwiches. cake and cof-
fee, which all enjoyed. At about s
o'clock the club adjourned to meet
again in two weeks. Mrs VIII
Strobe was present as guest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
TO HOLD ANNUAL FARMERS
INSTITUTE AT HOPE

The annual meeting of the Hope
farm and home institute will be
held November 6. Everyone is in
vited to attend Those interested in
the problem of the farm, the home
and the community, will have am
pie opportunity to exchange views
on these subjects at the meeting.
The institute is not only an agri-
cultural conference but a school in
which the underlying principles of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
Sunshine Club

The Sunshine club met with Mrs.
Ed. Evans Friday evening. oct. 10,
and a most enjoyable time was
spent. A short business session was
called to order by the president,
Mrs. May ingalls, and plans were
made for a Halloween party. The
was spent in playing games
and several piano selections were
rendered BY Mrs. Evans and Miss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26

The marriage of Miss Alice Ruth,
the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Ruth, to Mr.. Louis Glenn of Man
haitian was sOlemnized at the Cath
Ollie church at Solomon Thursday
morning, October 10, al 8 O'Clock,
Rev. Father d. Morgan officiating.
After Nov. ] they win be at home
on the groom's farm three miles
east Of Manhattan where a furnish
ed home awaits the bride.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
Funeral Of Mrs. Burke

The funeral services for Mrs MaIy
Burke who died recently in Denver,
will be held at 2 o'clock Friday af-
ternoon from the Methodist church,
Rev. d. c. Dutton officiating. Mrs.
Burke who was the wife of John
Burke, who resides about 4 miles
south OF this city, had been in
Colorado some time hoping to bene-
fit her health. The remains will ar
rive here Thursday and burial will
be in the Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS
Several To Be Held in the County
Next Week

Republican meetings will be helt
in the county next week at severa
places. Each meeting will have goot
speakers, good music and a goot
attendance is desired. The county
candidates will be present to greet
their many friends. The dates and
places are as follows:
Monday evening at the Kirby
schoolhouse, Sherman township, ad.
dressed by Walter Payne, candidate
for state treasurer; w. S. Anderson,
Mrs H. L. Humphrey and others.
Music by the Abilene ladies' quar-
tette
Tuesday evening at Woodbine,
addressed by Walter Payne, d. E.
Lamb, Mrs H. L. Humphrey and
others. Music by ladies quartette.
Wednesday evening at Carlton,
addressed by Walter Payne, D. E.
Lamb and Mrs. Humphrey.
Thursday evening at Purdy
school house, Newbern township,
addressed by w. S. Anderson, j. E..
Brewer and Mrs. Humphrey.
Ladies are especially invited to
all of these meetings. Come out and
hear the issues discussed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26

Blema Snider. AT late hour a
dainty luncheon WIS served and all
departed voting Mr.. and Mrs. Evans
royal entertainers The next meet.
dng will be held with Mrs Fred
Heinz October %.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26

chester attending to business at the
court house.
Mr. and Mrs J. II. Bert and
daughter, Katie are home from a
two-months visit at Filler, Idaho,
Mi. b s son, NJ. H., lives there and
is prospecting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26

Suits reduced at Pinkham s. All
new fall Bischoff suits worth MP to
$50, your choice Friday and Sat
urday $40. wit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
Bulbs! Bulbs!

We have just received a
choice lot of all varitieS of
Fall Bulbs at very 10 w
prices. Now is the time
to put them out.
ABILENE NERO. co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26

Several. new styles of
Dresses, Suits and Coats, just
from New York are shown in
our big front show window.
Beauty fur, the latest eastern
craze, Is shown on almost all
garments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26

Halloween will soon be
here. This is further evidenced
by our window displays. If
you're afraid of ghosts we
urge you not to look at our
big south window.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26

Friday and Saturday any new
fall suit in the store for only S2p.
VII
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26

the business of farming, home max
ing and community building are
emphasized.
An attractive program has been
arranged consisting of lectures and
demonstrations. Speakers from the
Kansas state agricultural college
will appear on the program. Local
people will also take a part in the
meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
New Silk Underwear

Just a hint of the new
Crepe de Chine Underwear.
ColOrs pink and blue in en-
velope- chemesis, gowns, bloom
ers and corset covers. Ask to
see them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26

For sale, span 4-year-old mules.
L. M. Frey, Buckeye phone. 12wtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
Broadcloth Collars

New York's latest dictation
in collar styles are Broad
cloth collars. Made OF white
broadclotb, large effects, some
stitched in contrasting colors.
Several styles 65c to $3.50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-10-26
The New Handbags

The very newest of Hand
Bags are here, a complete as
sortment in the new shapes.
Most every bag of genuine
leather with fancy Innings.
Priced OSc to $3.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
MICHAEL >DEVERAUX,
 HOWE co. VETERAN,
 PNEUMONIA VICTIM
Former Bridgeporter Sue cumbs to Illness at Home
 in Morris Park.

To large number of Bridgeport CTS the news of the funeral of Mich ael Peveraux this morning was a sad dening surprise. MT. Deveraux was i'll with pneumonia only a few days at his home in Morris Park, L. I. He was one of the pioneer men in the Howe Sewing machine industry in this city and is well remembered by the old guard who are still in Bridgeport.
 After the collapse of the Howe Company MT. Deveraux retained his interest in mechanical inventions of various kinds and later was engaged in promoting the first barbed wire manufacture. From this concern he went to the emery wheel business and had an excellent trade with the man ufacturers of Bridgeport and vicin- ity. Since his connection with this latter business MT. DeVeraux had practically retired from active life and for the past few years had lived at Morris Park.
 During his varied career MT. Dew eraux had traveled extensively throughout this country and abroad, at one time being the foreign agent at London, England, of a wholesale Chicago house. Having, aside from his extensive travels an unusually keen faculty of observation and a
  eraux was always a most welcome guest and entertaining companion.
 The birthplace of the deceased was Kinderhook, N. Y., which was like wise the birthplace of the eighth president of the United States, Mar tin Van Beuren, of whom MT. Deve- raux had many pleasant anecdotes from personal knowledge Martin G1ynns. ST., the father of Ex-Gov. Martin Glynn was an o1d-tine friend of MT. Deveraux, his distinguished son and the deceased having grown up in the same town as boys and young men.
 Surviving the deceased are his wi dow, twoI daughters, Mrs. William O'Meara and Miss Florence Devera ux, both of Morris Park, two sisters, Mis- ses Theresa and Mary Deveraux of this city, and four sons, William of Philadelphia, Frank and Joseph of Morris Park, and James, Traffic Man ager of the Salts Textile Company, this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
Automobiles in Road
 Supervision Cost Data

z(By B. W. James, Chief of Road Maintenance, Office of Public Roads and Rural Engin eering.)
 Washington, Feb. 26.-The use of three low-priced cars on the Wash ington-Atlanta Highway, over which the Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering in supervising mainten- ance, has furnished an opportunity to secure accurate cost data relative to any desired details of operation The ears have now been in use since May 24, 1914, and records are com plete through December, 1915.
 The car having the lowest mileage to date has run an average of 2s.4
 miles a day, thirty days month since going into service. The highest mile age shows 42.9 miles per day for the same period. The cost of transpor- tation per mile of road under super vision averages twenty cents per month. The only comparable figures for use of livery for similar work show a cost of approximately fifty two cents per mile per- month for transportation. These figures, taken. in connection with the largest pos sib1e saving of time which has been actually developed by the field men. of the OfIce of Public Roads and Rural Engineering, indicate that for such work the automobile in compar- ison with livery is both ecopomical of time and money. z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
AND DEBT
 GREAT FACTORS
 IN JAP SUICIDES
Railroad Trains and Water falls Most Attract Despon-
 dent Orientals.

Tokio, Jan. 26-Unconsummated love, debt and the failure of men of education to earn a sufficient living are given by a writer in the we'll known Chuo Koron review as the three chief causes of suicide in Ja- pan, the increase of which in recent years has caused medical experts considerable anxiety. The writer ex- pressed the opinion that the number of suicides is larger than appears in the press and is struck by the fact that the number of cases of self -des- tructiOn seems to have increased with the development of western civiliza- ton.
 He says: Hate spring and early summer seem to furnish the greater number of victims, so that heat has evidently an irritating effect on the mind, producing the melancholy that leads to suicide. In spite of the fact that the habit is regarded as evil, many look to it as the only relief from misery. Though suicide is con demned by both Christianity and Mohammedanism many Japanese re- gard it as sometimes means to- ward a higher end. The evil is due to a more insistent spirit of pessi-
 nism following the wave of material ism in evidence after the wars with Russia and China Lack of imagina- ton and deep thinking which fail to find solace in material forces and knows no other source of relief na- turally leaves the victim in fatal des- pair''. The writer is pessimistic' as to the future for he finds, that for not many years has Japanese society been in such a state of stagnancy and gloom.
 Statistics show that the greater number of suicides are among the young and that the favored methods of seeking death are by throwing 0f a trains and by casting themselves over waterfalls. So many people jumped to death over the Kegon waterfall precipice at Chuzenji in late years that the authorities built a, high wall terfalI is one of, the most beautiful in Japan. It carries off the overflow from the lake whichl itself is noted as the summer home of the foreign diplomats accredited to Tokio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
Western Union
 Announces Extended
 Money Order Service

During the past few years the Western Union Telegraph Company has been in the van of public service corporations in putting out new ser vices to meet modern business and social demands. The company now announces another innovation for the benefit of its patrons. The Western Union Company annually transfers by telegraph an enormous amount of money and heretofore the senders of money have not been permitted to include in the transfers any commu- nication of a business or personal character to the paXee, such infor- matioh being required to be sent by separate message. Under the new arrangements, however, transfers be- tween points in the United States may include such information and the same will be delivered to the payee at the time the transfer is paid. Through it, people will be enabled to transmit money quickly with proper instructions to meet banking obligations, pay insurance policies, guarantee purchases, accompany bids, purchase railroad, steamship and theater tickets, pay taxes, assess ments and bills of all descriptions, make remittances to travelling sales men and pupils attending distant schools, etc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
RAILROADS AND RULES.

The prospective investigation of the recent New York, New Haven, and Hartford railroad. wreck, in which ten were killed and fifty or more ir- Jured, opens up vital questions of train operation Whoever may be res ponsible in this case, there is a wide spread impression that on the major ity of roads the established code of rules is not taken very literally. Many engineers complain that when they take the required precautions. the train pulls in late. Then they are solennIy warned not ito let it occur again.
 Some railroad men say that train men need a streak of daring in their nature. They must be skilfuI at esti- mating chances, and if the risk seems slight, must have the nerve to take it. The public condemns this view, but unconscious1y encourages it's pre- valence.
 The same people who are the most angry when trains are late, are the ones who kick the loudest when ef- forts to make up time cause a; smash. The usual codes of rules include none too many precautions and they should be strictly lived up to.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
POLE IDENTIFACATTON
 RULE IS MODIFIED

The public utilities commissioner has issued a modification of it's rule relating to pole identification As modified, the rule will rSad as fol- lows:
 Each utility owning or having the custody of maintenance of a pole, pos tor other structure for support ing electrical conductors, shall, on or before October 1. 1916, mark such pole, post or other structure with a designating mark or symbol indicat- ing the utility so owning or having the custody and maintenance thereof, and a number by which the location of such pole or other structure may be described; provided, however, that such utilities will not be required to mark more than every fifth pole up on or through trunk line of poles in a rural district ;and provided, further, that the mark of no utility other than the one owning or having the custody and maintenance shall be re- quired on jointly used. poles.
 Each such utility shall mark in similar manner all such structures subsequently erected or coming un- der it's ownership or control
 Each such company must, within 30 days submit for the approval of the commission it's proposed method of complying with the provisions of this order. The commission will approve any plan of pole Identification thus su omitted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
Attention To Storage Facilities One of
 Pierce7Arrow Features

The discriminating observer, of P1erce-Arrow cars will note the care with which the comfort and convent ence of. the user has been considered. The provision of ample storage room is a typical instance
 Automobile builders heretofore bava been so sbusily engaged in working out body lines and Improvements in the performance of cars, that stora ee room for small articles has been giv- en very little consideration. The few attempts that were made to supply these requirements were often use- less as the receptac1es were so incon- veniently placed as to be seldom used
 kCompartments in the past have been arranged ingeniousIv rather than conveniently. Storage space is a assubJect that has been given consid- erabIe thought with very good re- suits in the Pierce-Arrow Series Four Models. In the four and five-passen- ger cars. storage room has been util- ized where it can be easily reach ed In the back of each front seat there is recess or compartment, the door of which is almost unnoticeabIe. This is an extremely Convenient To- cation for these compartments. as both lie within the natural reach of passengers in the rear seat. As the compartments are provided with doors that lock. articles of va .ue may be safely left in them when leaving the car.
 The left front door of each touring car also has a compartment with a door on the inside, which locks. This compartment is arranged to receive the tools which formerly were kept in the compartment in the dash The insert is now free to be used for any purpose desired. It is an esDec- ia1lyT convenient location for the gloves and goggles of the driver.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
Rev. William Judge
 Middlebury Pastor

Rev. William Judge, of St. Joseph's church. Shelton, brother of Rev. Mat thew Judge, assistant at Sacred Heart this city has been appointed pastor to the Church of St. John of the Cross Midd1ebury by Right Rev. John J. Milan. Father Judge will assume his new charge March |. Rev. George Donahue, assistant at St. Joseph's of Co11insvilIe has been transferred to fill the vacancy left by the promotion of Father Judge. The new pastor was ordained to the priesthood by the late Bishop Michael J. Tferney, Dec. 22, 19OO ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
BREAKS A COLD
 LN A FEW HOURS

lieves sick headache dullness, feverish-
 ness, sore throat, sneezing, sor eness and stiffness.
 Don't stay stufGed-up! Quit blow
 ing and snuffingi Ease your thrObbing head! Nothing else sn the world give such prompt relief as Tapes Cold Compound which costs only 25 cents at any drug store. It acts without as- sistance. tastes nice, causes no incon- venience. Be sure you get the gent inc. Don't accept something else "just good" Insist on getting Tapes Cold C,ompound' if you want to stop your cold quickly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
''Pape's Cold Compound" is the Surest, Quickest Relief
 KnOWn-It'S Fine!

Relief comes instantly
 A dose taken every two, hours until three doses are taken will end grippe sery and breka up a severe cold, either in the head, chest, body or limbs.
 It promptly opens clogged-up nos trils and air passages in the head stops nasty discharge or nose running, re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
TO PREVENT THE GRIP

When you feel a cold coming on. stop it by taking LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE and thus keep the system in condition to prevent the GRIP. There is only one ''BROMO QUI- NINE" D. W. GROVES signature on box x25c-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

Sacred Heart church, 7fs Myrtle avenue, Rev. Richard Moore, ILL. D., pastor. Low masses, 7:3O and S:30. Children's mass at 9:3o. Sunday school after mass. High mass, 10:s0. Sves- pers at 7:30 D. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

Masses on Sundays at St Joseph's Madison avenue, Rev Hubert Dahme pastor. are celebrated as follows: Low mass s:3O and high mass 1o:3o. Ves- pers 7:sO p. m. Daily mass s;15.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
WANTS SEPARATION.

John J. Morris of Danbury has filed divorce proceedings in the superior court against Margaret A. Morris of New York Desertion June 22, 1905 is The parties were married in 1894. Mrs. Morris maiden name was Margaret Lahy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

St. Mary's, Pembroke street, corner of Steuben street, Rev. John J. Mur- pl1y, pastor. Low masses. 7:30 and g. 1O:SO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

St. Charles, 1855 East Main street, Rev. Patrick McGivney. pastor. sLoW masses, and 9:15. Children's mass 8, Last mass 1o:3O. Holy hour and ben ediction every Sunday evening at 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26
ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Augustine's, Washington ave- nue, corner of Pequonnock street Masses: 6. I. 8. g. 1o- HighA mass at II a. m.: vespers, 7:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

Holy Rosary, ss5 East Washington avenue, Rev. Angelo De Toro. pastor. Low masses. 6. 7:30 Children's mass, g. High mass. 1O:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

St Patr1cE's,~ s51 North avenue. Rev. John Lynch, pastor. Low masses 2 and g. Cnildren's mass 9:3o. High mass 1O:SO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

Q St Peters. 621 Howard avenue Rev. Thomas Kelly. pastor. Low mass, 8:&a
 High mass, 10:30-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

St. John.s of Nepomuck Sloyak, s2o Brooks street, Rev. Andrew Komara, pastor. Low masses. and 8. Chill dren's mass, g.. High mass, 10:3O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

St Anthony's (Frenchl se Colorado avenue, Rev. Edward Plunkett. pastor. Low mass 8:3O High mass 10:3O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

St. Michae"s (Polisho. BIO Sterling street, Rev. Alphonse L. Figlewskl. pastor. Low masses, g and 9:15. High mass, 10:S0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

Earmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

Rev. c. P. Eklund, the Swedish, evangelist breaches three times on Sunday in the Swedish Congregational church, corner Grove street and Lau- u-s rel avenue Sunday afternoon at 3 he gives his red hot lecture to men only. This lecture will be given in English. Subject. When the Devil, Couldn' t Make It Hot Enough Boys under I 2 years not admitted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

} First Church of Christ, Scientist, s71
 Lafayette street. Services at Il a. m. Subject, Christ Jesus" Sunday school at 45. Wednesday evening testimo- nial meeting at 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

Church of tte Nativity, Sunday Feb. 2z, 1916: a. m, Holy Communion; az15 p. n., evensong and sermon by Rev C. ". Areson-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-26

Trinity church, corner Broad street and Fairfield avenue, SuEday services, Feb. 27, 1916: a. m., ,/Holy Commu- nion; 10:10 a. nm. Maths; 10:S0 a. m-, choral Eucharist and sermon by the rector: 12.1o D. na., Sunday school; 7:30 D. m. choral evensong ands sermon