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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
SUPERINTENDENT COUNTY
POOR FARM RESIGNS

The resignation of Asa Johnson,
superintendent of the county farm,
to take effect March /, was handed
to the county commissioners today.
Mr.. Johnson has bought thirty
acre tract of land adjoining Abilene
on the northeast and will move
there as soon as his resignation
takes effect.
The farm has been successfully
conducted by Mr.. Johnson for six
teen years and his resignation comes
as surprise. The annual report
turned in January | by Mr. Johnson
shows a decided credit for the
county. The expenditures during
the past year have been $4974.47
and the receipts s577691. leaving
a balance of $S0244 net proceeds.
There are at present sixteen people
living at the farm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
knens nnr Rodies Warm

Pure. rich, red blood is a neces-
sity in the production of animal
heat. 1t keeps our bodies warm. We
all know very well that when the
arteries that carry it to a limb are
bound or tied, the temperature of
the limb is Immediately lowered.
There is a suggestion in this stat,
at this time OF year especially, we
should take Hoods Sarsaparilla, if
our blood is impure, impoverished or
pale. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the
blood good in quality and quantity.
It has an unequaled record for rad
ically and permanently removing
blood diseases, scrofula, rheumatism
and catarrh, and giving strength
and tone 10 the whole system. II Is
a scientific COR bination OF roots.
banks, HEIRS and other medicinal
Il It have long been used
By successful physicians. Get It to-
dAy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
BOY INvENTS NEW
AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER

An automatic door opened that
can be used on any set of folding
doors has been invented by Noble
Brewer of this city, and is in opera
ton on the garage at the j. f.
Brewer home on West Fifth street.
The invention consists OF two
ropes, one fastened to the catch at
the top of the door, and the other
nailed to the door and run through
a pulley at the top of the garage
and having weight on the end
heavy enough that when the catch
is released by palling the one rope
the door is swung open.
A string is also attached to the
weight from an open electric light
switch, which closes as the weight
descends, thus turning on the light
at the same time the doors are
opened by pulling the rope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
REORCAN|zf CLUBS
BOOSTERS AND CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE. TO UNITE
Committee of Business Men Formu-
late Plans for Bigger and Bet
ter Organization for
Abilene

Abilene is to have a bigger bet
merce in the near future if plans to
| be brought before the next meeting
of the Booster club materialize. At
meeting of the club a week ago
no practicable Plan for the contin-
vance of the club and the Chamber
of Commerce as separate organiza
tons. could be agreed upon and it
was at last decided to appoint
committee to decide on plans for
the future of the two. The commit
tee is composed of President Geof-
troy of the Booster cluA President
Nicolay of the Chamber of Com
merce, and w A. Matteson, w A.
Chain, c. A. Case, H. c. Lifts and
G. L. Brown.
At the next meeting of the Boost
err club this committee will recon-
mend that the Booster club and
the Chamber of Commerce be united
and that they work together to the
best interests of the city Further
plans provide for the raising of
$1,000 by popular subscription,
which, added to the $3.50 in the
Rooster treasury and the 5000 in
the Chamber of Commerce treasury
will be used in fitting up the club
rooms and in giving the club a good
start toward success.
The committee will recommend
change in the partitioning of the
present club rooms that will pro-
vide for ladies reception room, a |
general meeting room, an entertain
ment room and an office room for
the secretary.
Several new projects are in line
for Abilene and the committee is
anxious to provide means to facili-
tate them, One of the most import
ant is the location of the state A.
O. U. w. headquarters which Salina
is making strong bid for at pres
ent
Abilene is after the same thing
and the reorganized club will not
hesitate to spend money to bring 1t
here. Another enterprise is the
of new hotel here. A
of prominent business men
are behind the move and the Cham
her of Commerce will foster the
Heretofore the numerous organi-
'ations of business men have been
| hindrance to each other and con-
'erted action for the good of the
,ity has been hard to get. With the
lew consolidation of clubs, however,
j newer and better association will
esult that should be an assurance
# support for any worthy enter
rise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
In New Location

The Christian Science reading
room has been established over the
Cooley jewelry store since the fire
in the Pinkham building so damaged
their rooms that they are unfit for
occupation
The new rooms are much more
pleasant and are beautifully fur
nished and decorated The walls are
liuted in brown with a ceiling and
border of cream, beautiful potted
plants are arranged in a most ar
tistic display.
Meetings are held every Sunday
at II o'clock and each Wednesday
evening at 1880. The rooms are
open for reading purposes each day
from 2 until 3.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
PURE BLOOD MAKES
HEALTHY PEOPLE.

Hoods Sarsaparilla surely and eff
fectively removes scrofula, boils and
other blood diseases because it drives
out of the blood all the humors that
cause these diseases. They cannot be
successfully treated in any other way.
External applications for their re-
moval have proven almost useless,
because they cannot drive out the
impurities that are in the blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure
rich blood, perfects the digestion, and
builds up the whole system. The skin
becomes smooth, clean and healthy.
This great blood remedy has stood the
test of forty years. Insist on having
Hoods, for nothing else acts like it.
There is no real substitute. Get it
today. Sold by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
Obituary

HeZekiah Graham, a long time
resident of Abilene, died early in
the new year. Jan. 2. 1917, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Jose
phine Kubach, with whom he has
resided for some years, on East
| Enterprise street.
Mr., Graham was born in Indian
apolis, Indiana, Sept. J. 1845, and
was aged Z years, months and
day at death. He united in mar
rage with Miss Mary Jane Sehofield
in 1858 Mrs. Graham died at the
same home Feb. 4, 1912. To them
were born four sons and three
daughters, all of whom are living
but one. There are also eight grand
children. Four of the children were
able to be present at the funeral to
pay their respects to their beloved
father, which was held at his late
home, the residence of Mr.. and
Hrs. G. A. Kubach. His remains
we're laid to rest in the Abilene
cemetery beside those of his de-
parted wife.
Mr. Graham came to Kansas in
1870 and settled in Lincoln county, I
from whence he came to Dickinson
county in 1880 and finally settled (
in Abilene where he has resided Of !
late years He was a quiet. earn
est, honest man and being of a very
kindly disposition he was greatly
by large circle Of friends
and acquaintance among all classes.
He was inclined to the faith of
the Adventists and spent much Of
his time after his health failed in
reading his Bible and meditating on
the second coming Of Christ as
of the great world prob
ems so prominent in these latter
lays Of war and commotion.
The funeral services we're con-
lueted by the Rev DR.. F. s. Blay-
icy, long time friend of the fam {
iy, assisted by the Presbyterian
.noir quartette. The offering of +,
lowers was rich and abundant as I
IN expression of love and esteem of &
wide circle of friends of himself q
nd family. Happy is he that hath u
be God Of Jacob for his help whose {
.ore is in the Lord his God "-Ps.
46;5.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
FIRST LOAN ASSOCIATION
ORGANIZED AT LARNED

One of the first farm loan asso-
Citations to make application to the
federal farm loan board for articles
of association has been organized at
Larned. Forty-fiye farmers met in
the office of the Pawnee county
farm bureau and Is of them decided
to apply for loans aggregating $685.,
900. They furnished as security
land valued at $203,500. The funds
secured will be used largely in
paying off old mortgages. A num-
Der of other farmers were present
who expect to apply for loans later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
Moon Totally Eclipsed

Did you see the eclipse of the
moon last night? 1t vas the first of
seven that will occur this year and
was one of the largest. The eclipse
began at 1850 and at l O'Clock the
moon was totally obscured. The
total eclipse continued for one hour
and twenty-nine minutes and the
moon began to leave the shadow at
$3.50.
OF the six other eclipses sehedul-
ed for this year four are of the sun
and two of the moon. Seven eclipses
have not occurred in one year since
1906 and will not occur again untll
1882.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
PAST YEAR WAS DRY
WITH VERY LITTLE WIND

According to the weather bureau
here the year 1916 was deficient in
rainfall, particularly during the
summer months. Along with lack Of
rain of the summer season came
unusually high temperatures the
year had ga hot days as compared
to the mean of 33 for the 40 years
Of records Clear skies and a low
run of wind also characterized the
year
The entire rainfall including
melted snow was 35.0S which is 2.09
inches below the annual average.
Either rain or snow or both fell in
quantities on "a days,
y hich is less than the annual ay-
erage, The heaviest rain of the
year was SOL inches on Nov. Sth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
'Possum Dinner

Joe Hall and Newton Cole enter
tanned twelve friends at a big pos
sum dinner at the home of Mr.. Hall
Thursday evening While 1t has al
ways been the prerogative of the
dusky descendants of Ham to assert
first claim to such toothsome daint-
les as possum meat and watermelon.
Nevertheless the twelve men who
gathered at the Hall home Thurs
day say that no eolored gentlemen
ever enjoyed baked 'possum more
than they did. 1t was the first one
of the season and tasted mighty
good said Mr.. Cole.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
FOUR THOUSAND DOLLAR
FIRE LOSS DURING 1915

Abilene fire loss during the year
1916 amounted to $4352.15 accord
ing to the records in the city clerk S
office. OF this amount $3619.25 was
sustained in the fire that damaged
the Pinkham building on November
IS. Sixteen calls were answered by
the fire department during the
year. Eleven of these caused dam
age amounting from 1920 to over
three thousand dollars, while five
were false alarms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications, as they can.
not reach the diseased portion of
the ear There is only one way to
cure deafness, and that is by con
stitutional remedies Deafness Is
caused by an inflamed condition of
the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is inflamed
you have a rumbling sound or I'M
perfect hearing, and when 1t is en-
tirely closed, Deafness Is the re-
suit, and unless the Inflammation
can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hear
ing will be destroyed forever nine
cases out Of ten are caused by
Catarrh. which Is nothing but an
inflamed condition of the mucous
surfaces
We will give one Hundred Dol
lars for any case Of Deafness (caus-
ed by Catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars free
f. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by druggists, Csc.
Take Halls Family pills for con-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
BABY ON PILOT
OF ENGINE UNINJURED

The Enterprise Push has these
additional details of the accident by
which Jacob Glantz of Tampa was
killed. He and his family were re-
turning from the Christmas exer-
cises when he saw an approaching
light. He mistook it for an auto
and the mistake caused death He
was driving In a rig and the horse
and wagon were ground to pieces.
When the engineer of the Rock
Island train looked out of his cab
as he pulled the throttle Of his
train near Tampa, he saw the par
tial form of a baby on the COW
catcher He stopped and went for
ward and there on the steel rods
lay the three months old baby with
ogt a scratch.
That train had killed the babes
mother instantly, broken the arms
Of its father and crushed his leg
and left him unconscious. A five
year old daughter was probably ia
tally injured but little boy, four
years, was unhurt. The train crew
had picked up the wounded and the
lead but could not find the infant
i'll it was finally located and found |
lnhurt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11

Cramped muscles or soreness fol
lowing a cold or case of grippe are
eased and relieved by an application
Of Sloan's Eminent Does not stain
the skin or clog the pores like mus
sy ointmenis or plasters and pene-
trates quickly without rubbing
Timber ~1 you- muscles after ex-
ercise, drive out the pains and
aches of rheumatism, neuralgia,
lumbago. strains. sprains and bruises
with Sloan's Eminent. Get a bottle
today At all druggists. 25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
Maxwell Car to California

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Ward, Miss
Frances Ward and Lawrence Ward
all of Solomon, Kansas, arrived
here by automobile last night and
are guests Of their daughter, Mrs,
Ralph Robson. The trip was made
in a Maxwell car and the party did
not even experience a punctured
tire. They left home September Il,
making the trip in nine days. The
distance was 1900 miles.-Santa
Anna tCaL) Star. This is the Max
well car purchased by NJ Ward
last summer through the P. c.
Redman agency ~ Abflene.-solo-
mon Tribune
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
Obituary

Avis Spencer, only son of JOS
keph and Mary Spencer, was born
in Baden, Germany, Sept. 16, 1884,
and ceased this earthly life at the
home of his son, Arnold spenner,
Ringwood, Okla, Jan. ., 1917 Mr.
Spenner was made en- orphan at
at the age of two years, by the
death of both father and mother.
He was then cared for by loving
relatives until the age of %, at
which time he immigrated to Amer
lea. Shortly before the civil war he
joined the Grand Army of the Re-
public and served his country faith
fully and we'll with the Sixth Kan
sas cavalry until the close of hos
llities. In the year 1860 he met
and married Mrs. Anna Banev, at
Junction City, Kan. To this union
we're born four children, two of
whom are yet living, Arnold Spen-
rer and Mrs. Emmeline Ruiz. Mr..
Spenner was loved and reyered by
all who knew him and he leaves
host of friends to mourn his de-
rarture in sympathy with his sor-
rowing relatives.
Shortly after his marriage he
Joint the NJ. E, church of Lyona,
Kan, and remained faithful and
true Christian, husband and father
until the time of his death.
We loved him, yes we loved him
But angels loved him more
And we pray but to meet him
On that bright and shining shore.
HA#
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
Card Of Thanks

We desire to publicly express our
thanks to the kind friends and
reighbors for their many acts Of
Kindness, and for the beautiful
flowers, during our recent bereaye-
ment, and especially to the Presby-
terrain choir for their assistance
Mt. and Mrs. G. A. Kubach. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Graham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hez Graham. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Graham, Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Velare.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve Graham.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
1t Bucked Some

The Ritterhouse automobile over
at Dillon was cutting didoes finish
ing records for 1916 last week.
First of the week it run away with
enc of the boys, turning a couple of
sommersauIts but no one was SER
iously hurt. Friday the other boy
he would try it out but it
was still cranky. When he went to
crank the car it cranked him. A
broken arm was the result.-Hope
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
ABILENE SOCIETIES

ROYAL ARCH MASONs-cyrus Chap
ter No Is meets ia Masonic Temple on
the second and fourth Fridays Of each
month. H. L. Humphrey, H p Joseph
r. Keel. Secretary.
A. p a A. M-Bsnevolent Lodge No.
9 meets first and third Nondas even
fHgas IL each month IN Masonic Temple,
corner Third and Spruce Joseph L
SooeeiL ~ II 2. I. 7 Fcras.y.. sssFe-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11

That draggy, listless, oppressed
feeling generally results from con-
stipation. The intestines are clogged
and the blood becomes poisoned. Re
lieye this condition at once with DR..
Kings New Life Pills; this gentle,
non-griping laxative is quickly eff
fective. A dose at bedtime will make
you feel brighter In the morning
Get = bottle today at your drug
gist, use.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11

You Needn't keep on feeling dis
tressed after eating, nor belching,
nor experiencing nausea between
meals. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
dyspepsia 1T strengthens the stom-
ach and other digestive organs for
the proper performance of their
functions. Take Hoods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
CITY SCHOOLS OPENED AFTER
A TWO WEEKS VACATION

The city schools reopened this
morning after a two weeks yaca-
ton. The teachers living out of
town returned Sunday and all are
at work again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
WHEAT WENT UP TO
$3.50 A BUSHEL AGAIN

Wheat took a hump and struck
$3.50 a bushel today, on strength of
more war news. P. NJ. Nemechek
who has been holding 1900 bushels
sold it today and thinks it is about
the top price likely anyhow good
enough
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
Few Hunting Licenses

That there is very little hunting
in this county or rather that there
is very little legal hunting is shown
by the small number of hunting
licenses issued by the county clerk.
Since last June only two hundred
hunters have taken out permits.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11

Red Cross Ball Blue and what It
will do seems like an old story, but
it's true. Red Cross Ball Blue is all
blue No adulteration. Makes clothes
whittier than snow. Use 1t next wash
day. All good grocers sell it.-Adv
14-4wk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
(First published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector January 4, 1870
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
State of Kansas. Dickinson county.

State of Kansas, Dickinson county
S.
in the Probate Court of said county.
In the matter of the state of Grin
Ingram, deceased.
To all creditors and other persons
interested in said estate: You are
hereby notified that / have filed a
report of my administration of said
estate in the probate court of Dick
inson county and that / will make
final settlement of the above named
estate in the probate court in and
for said county. at the probate
judges office in Abilene in said
county on the End day of February.
1917, and at such time application
will be made for my compensation,
attorney fees and other expenses and
for my discharge as such executor
and for an order OF the court find
ing and adjudging who we're the
heirs, devisees and legatees Of the
deceased.
W. S. ANDERSON,
Executor OF the estate of Grin IN
gram, Deceased. At
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
Fnnntf a sure Thing

/. b. WHOM. Farmers Mills, y. Y,
has used Chamberlain's Tablets for
years for disorders q the stom& y
and liver and says, "Chambsdflain :
Tablets are the best ] have ever
need. 0btafnable eyerTvksre.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
WANTED WALNUT LOGS

The Purcell Walnut Co. of
. Kansas City is in the mar
. ket for a large quantity of
. sound walnut logs IA inches
in diameter and larger, 5
feet and longer.
Prices good, terms cash.
Will either buy standing
timber or handle your logs
(. o. b. cars. In answering
state number of trees and
location with reference to
nearest shipping point. For
prompt attention to inquiries
address
GEO. S. SHANKLIN JR.
1906 N. 25th ST.,
St. Joseph, Mo.
7w6t" ,
IS 4 4 4 3 4 4 = 4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11

TO BE CURED Of rheumatism
: Wit n its lameness, aches and
pains, take Hoods sarsaparilis lou
ninss b. surs "a CFT FcCn'S.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11

Engraved calling cards. birth
ards. Wedding irvitatiOus. etc. may
Dc ordered throurA mis- OffeA
osaEity the Aes, and prices law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11

Tor CATARRH OF the nose, thrc at
u stomach, bowels and more delicate
organs, be sure to take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla-it is A RADICAL CURE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11
RAILWAY TIME TABLES
UNION PACIFIC
Eastbound

165 and 166 daily except Sunday
Other trains daily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11

Executor of the estate Of Grin In
gram, Deceased. At
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-01-11

20 --------..--------- 9
Arrive from Salina
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-31
FRUIT LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
"Californfa Syrup of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup of
Figs that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love it's pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish, or
breath is bad, stomach Sour, look at
the tongue, mother! If coated, give a
teaspoonful Of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the bow.
els, and you have a we'll, playful child
again. When it's little system is full
of cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache,
diarrhoea, indigestion, colic-remem.
Der, a good inside cleaning should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions Of mothers keep "California
Syrup Of Figs" handy; they know
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for so.
cent bottle of "California Syrup OF
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-31
TELEPHONE COMPANIES
ARE BLAMED FOR DELAY
Member Of Railroad Commission Says
Many Of 1900 Concerns in State
Withheld information

st, Paul. -- Telephone companies
that complain that the Minnesota Rail-
road and Warehouse commission has
been slow in performing the function
Of telephone regulation delegated to It
by the 1915 Legislature, have them
selves largely to blame, Charles E.
Elmquist, a member of the commission,
told 100 members of the Minnesota
Independent Telephone association,
who held their eighth annual conven-
ton in St. Paul.
"A very large per cent OF the 1900
telephone companies in the state fail
ed to fill out properly blanks the COM
mission issued for filing information
regarding their business affairs, and
it was necessary in many cases to
send back the blanks several times
and write three or four letters TO get
the information that might have been
given promptly Mr.. Elmquist said.
The commissioners remarks were
in reply to the address of President
NJ. M. Woolley of Howard Lake, who
said member companies complained
of slow action of the commission.