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The Detroit times., 1917-02-23
New Spring Suits for
Bows Look Like Dads
Newest Models Interesting to Young Detroit

Newest Models Interesting Young Detroit
good old out Of
old
well proud
Fashions for Boys and Youths.
The "Sunburst model is departure from the pinch
back for boys Scarcely visible spread like sunburs
from sewed-on belt
The "Brookes" model is copied from lead
ing New York tailor Half belted in the back 40
and pleated from shoulder to pocket in the front,
very boyish suit on the sports order. DuM
Newest adaptations of the ever-wanted Nor I VIZ
folk style. a ~
Double-br breasted styles. Sc 80
]. !. J. !. !. :: : ;
Trousers tight and straight for young SSltlQ
and have cuffs ~
Fabrics good. rich woolens stripes. IN
boyish mixtures. predominance nappy n
materials that do easily
Noroks for IL IS
High school dong -
o 20 FL IA
Spring REFERS $50. fQhTJ IN
suit for
90 \
The Detroit times., 1917-02-23

A patent leather with cloth top.
button, Sizes s to 2. 81 TO $3.50.
Patent yamp with white calf top.
pearl buttons. $3.50 20 $3.50.
Altogether more than 20 styles Of
children's shoes. ti76 TO ,la
The Detroit times., 1917-02-23

Hua.s.'--r>irs Fioer-n.,. B.iidi.s
The Detroit times., 1917-02-23

budding
OF Detroit
ter merchandise-ts Kens!
The Detroit times., 1917-02-23
S1.50 Black Imperial Habutai, CSC

yed France IS inches wide Waerproo
ly limited quantity at this price.
-KernS-Main F1oo
The Detroit times., 1917-02-23

For the hundreds OF women who do not care for
Silks. or the Sport Novelty Silks however SIN
and whose preference is back-we announce our co
Of finest Black Silks and Saiins-includng Tanetas
Crepe Silks MessaIine. voiles and Georgetts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
AFRAID OF ROOSEVELT?

This Washington dispatch in the
Kansas City Star tells its own story:
"The Star is in position to state
that Secretary Baker has definitely
refused the offer Of Theodore
Roosevelt to raise a volunteer diyi-
sion to carry the American flag to
the battle fields of France. While
Secretary Baker refuses to discuss
the matter, it is known upon au-
thority that the cabinet officer last
week dispatched a letter to Colonel
Roosevelt in which he turned down
the patriotic offer Of the ex-presi-
dent in flat terms. While the war
department has refused to make
public the letter or admit that 1t has
been sent, it is known that its tone
was such as to highly incense the
friends OF Colonel Roosevelt. IT is
of a character which, when made
public, will shock the American pub
lie. which had believed that, in time
Of war, the high officials of the
government who are calling upon
the nation for non-partisan patriotic
support, should rise above petty per-
sonal feeling"
The administration is evidently
afraid of T. r. 1t knows that if he
leads an army to France it will go
far to settle the war but 1t also
knows that when he comes back
with flags a-flying and glory spread
all around nothing can prevent his
being the next president Of the
United States The administration
epidently proposes to take no chances
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26

PREPARING FOR
DRIVE ON PETROGRAD,

Petrograd, April 2O.-German
preparations to attack the northern
front, supported by German fleet,
reports of which appear to be well
founded, bear out the war office
warning, recently issued, that the
enemy means to march on Petro-
srad. The preparations consist of
the massing of troops on the Dyinsk-
Riga front and the concentration of
transports, warships and shallow
draft ships in Baltic sea ports.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
Obituary

Frildo wilkins, the daughter OF
Harrison and Matilda wilkins, was
born Jan. A, 1913, at Miami, Hamil-
ton county, Ohio, and died April 49,
1917, at Lexington, Kansas, aged
- years, months, / days. In
1851 the Wilkins family moved 70
Burlington, Iowa. where they re-
sided until 1865 when they moved
to Pontusic, Illinois. Frildo wilkins
was married to John Peter Fengel
January %, 1866. To this union
were born one son and three daugh-
tiers From 1865 to 1868 the family
lived in Illinois on a farm. Then
they moved to Burlington, Iowa at
which place they lived for five years.
On Oct. vi, 1873, they arrived at
Woodbine, Kansas. near which place
they lived on farm until Feb. p,
1899, at which time they moved to
Harrington and have resided there
from that time.
The death of Frildo Wilkins Fen
gel was preceded by an attack cf
with which she was af-
flicted for nearly two weeks. She
leaves to mourn her departure, a
husband and three brothers, namely,
Joab G. wilkins of Sweet Home, Ore
ron. Harry Wilkins Of Doris Cal;
and William wilkins of Niota, Ill;
besides her four children, namely.
Clara Matilda Fengel Shields Of
Lost Swings; John Peter Fengel Jr.
also of Lost Springs. Kan; Dora
Belle Fengel Wade, Of Moran Kan,
and Fannie Florence Fengel RAM
sey of Topeka. Kan There are sew
enteen grandchildren and two great
Mrs. Fenge was
converted and united with the Pres
byterian church at the age of six
teen and has remained an active
member ever since that date. She
was a quiet, earnest Christian Of
strong character She placed her
T embership in the Herington Pres
hyterian church as soon as she
moved to town Among her many
friends and acquaintance Mother
Fengel has long held a place of
highest esteem
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Baer called on
James Holden Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Holden is in very poor health.
Glenwood closed a successful term
Of school Friday with Miss Ruth
Winslow as teacher.
John Fisher and wife came up
from Detroit Monday and visited in
this neighborhood.
A fire broke out at Elmer Zeig-
ler's Monday, burning his wood pile
and cob house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
rooD STUFF SPECULATION

The first thing the government
should do is put stop to 1000 stuli
speculation. Right here in Abilene
prices for flour, sugar and potatoes
oil necessities. have climbed to
figures altogether out of proportion
10 the actual conditions. In the cit
les are storage houses jammed to
the roofs with eggs, butter ana
other foods-all being held for
higher prices. People are frightened
nv scare articles in the city papers
that the nation is on the verge OIL
starvation and everybody is rushing
10 the store and laying in a supply
Prices are boosted but the buying
goes on. 1t is an hysterical situation
that plays directly into the hands OF
sneculators who are making mil
lions The government has the pow
err to stop it and unless it does there
will be a serious result.
England has fixed minimum and
maximum prices for food staples for
five years ahead. Food is cheaper
in London than in American cities.
The national administration should
give some attention to the real
needs of the people now and not
continue watchful waiting policy
until the damage has been done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
STARS AND STRIPES FLY
WITH TRI-COLORS IN FRANCE

Paris, April 23.-The Stars and
Stripes were flung to the breeze
foom Eiffel tower Sunday afternoon
and saluted by twenty guns.
This marked the opening of the
ceremonies of UNITED States day"
in Paris. The French tri color and
the Star Spangled Banner were at
the same hour unfurled together
from the residence of William G.
sharp, the American ambassador,
and from the American embassy
from the city hall and from other
municipal government buildings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
HOLLAND

Mrs. John Humbarger and chill
dren and Miss Laura Bell returned
Friday from Hutchinson.
Dr. Ray Smith of Herington is
located at Holland
Mrs Leslie Logan and children,
Mrs Harry Leonard and children
were out from Abilene Sunday visit
ing relatives.
Mr. and Mrs w. II. Hutchison
and daughters and Mrs. Ralph Spicer
attended the services at Navarro
Sunday evening.
II. l.. Lehman and family visited
relatives near Gypsum Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
l. ). FLAG FLIES 40 FEET
ABOVE RIVER AT. ST. JOSEPH

St Joseph, Mo, April 23.-Ten
thousand people assembled on King
NIL, in South st. Joseph, Sunday
afternoon, for the raising of huge
American flag on the summit, the
highest point for miles along the
Missouri river. The banner flies 440
feet above the river. The flag and
llO-foot pole were purchased by
popular subscription. the contribu-
lions being mostly dimes from pack
ing house employees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
TURKEY CREEK

Henry Schwendener is home from
Kansas City.
Jack sprecher is the first boy
from this community to join the
navy.
Miss Jones who has been nursing
at S. U. Rohrer's returned to Abb
lene.
We are sorry to report that Mrs.
And. Brightbill is not improving.
Mrs. f. J. Schneider of Corly, Mo,
Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. c.
Fleuchiger.
Sylvia Rohrer who was operated
on for appendicitis is getting along
as well as can be expected
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
Alaska Mines Cave In

Juneau. Alaska, April PA sur
face caye-in along a fault into an
enoromus worked out slope, which
let the waters of Gastineau channel
into the lower workings, forced the
abandonment of the Alaska Tread
well, the Alaska United and the
Alaskan Mexican, three of the larg-
est units of the famous Treadwell
group of mines, ut midnight last
night. The cave-in is said to be one
of the greatest misfortunes in the
history of Alaskan mining.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
HIGH SCHOOL CHRONOLOGY

1916
Sept. Schoolboard asked bond
election.
Sept. 6 Mayor called election to
vote on 100000 bonds.
Oct. ELECTION. Bonds carried.
1917
Jan. 70 Board to located
new high school on Garfield grounds
between Garfield school and high
school
Jan. "a Board to rescinded
above action.
Jan "a Board 4 to voted to
wreck Garfield and locate school
Feb Petition against wreck
ing Garfield.
March IA Board decided to al
low vote on site.
April g. Election. Keel and Fen
gel who voted TO wreck Garfield
defeated. Vote for wrocking Car
field %. against 924
April 10 Board resoinded action
to wreck Garfield
April liz Board a To . voted to
locate on 19 acres on Mud creek.
April JIG Board to . ordered
new site bought.
April ~ Twenty citizens asked
Injunction against Creek location.
April 20-Board 4 20 . rescinded
action to buy 19 acre tract
April 20-Board to 2 located
school on Tyler and Simpson lots
on creek.
mI En- Ct order allowing
~ oa Fv@
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26

We desire to thank our many
friends for thtir kindness and help
during the sickness and death Of our
dear wife and mother Also for the
beautiful floral offerings and we
wish to thank the quartet for thu
musical selections Mr ]. Peter
Fengel. Mrs Clara N Shields Mr.
John p Foneel Jr. Mrs. Dora Belle
Wade Mrs Fannie r. Rumsey.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
LOCAL MARKETS

market corrected weekly by j.
G. Norman, Abilene.)
Hogs ----.-..--------....-.-..-..... $3.50
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26

Turkey has declared war on the
United states. If the sultan win
load up about Is harems ana land
en- at New York he can capture the
ci,y-at least as Gar north as l2nd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
First published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector April IS, 1910
SHERIFF'S SALE UNDER
EXECUTION
State Of Kansas, Dickinson county,
IS.
ELLA PHELPS


VS..
3. w. ALLEN and T.. y. ALLEN and
THE ELMO STATE BANK, Gar
nishee
BY virtue of an execution to me
directed and delivered. issued out
of the Eighth Judicial District Court
oil the state OF Kansas. sitting in
ana for Dickinson county i'm said
state. / Will on Monday May Is,
4. D 1914. al the hour Of 10 o'clock
NM 81 said day at court house
door in Abilene i'm the county and
state aforesaid offer for public sale
and sell to the highest bidder. for
cash IA hand. all the right title and
interest OF the above named de-
ltndanis IN and 10 the following
described real estate-to wit: Lots
tveuty-ene C2I5 twenty-five e221
and twenty-three t23l in block ten
GW iB the town of Elmo. nauuCr
ta wnship Dickinson county Kansas.
said p1 as hNiod on and Is be
sold IS tbe property of tbe above
named defendants
JOHN H. SHERMAN.
sheriff
r nttN'nn County
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
GLENWOOD

Mrs. Emory Bowser's sister and
husband motored down from Clay
Center and spent Sunday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13

The discovery that there Is kind of
struggle for existence and survival Of
the fittest among rivers Is one OF the
most interesting results Of the modern
study Of photography. A notable ex-
ample Of this contest Is exhibited by
Englands two biggest rivers, the
Thames and the Severn. Between
their valleys lie the Cotswold hills, and
exploration shows that the Severn by
eating backward among these hills
where softer strata underlie them has
diverted to itself some Of the headwa-
tiers which formerly flowed into the
Thames.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
Breaking IL Gently.

Il have called, sir, to see the photo
Of the lady with $4,000 who wants a
husband.
"Can you keep your face straight"
"Of course l can"
VERY well. Well break you in first
with the 5000 applicants, and then
gradually, as you grow stronger. we
will work you up to the big prize.
This way, please, and don't get fright
ened. "-Exchange.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
Boss at Home.

How can you tell that the conductor
Is the boss In his house?" asked the re-
cruit.
Simple" boosted the great detec-
tive. "That woman asked him where
she got off, and he said, III tell you
where you get Off. Buffalo Express.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
Desperation.

as dis high cost of Twin worryin'
your" asked Meandering Mike.
"Its drivin' me desperate" replied
Flooding Pete. I'm almost tempted
- &C GO w3rkk. "-Washington Star.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-13
As PRICES RISE
HIGH COST OF LIVING
HITS THE RAILROADS
Service VIII Be Crippled Un-
less Relief Comes Soon.
EXPENSES UP, RATES DOWN


vance In Labor and Materials Out.
strips Revenues, Chairman krutt-
sohnitt Tsils Congress Committee.
Unified Federal Control Will Improve
Conditions.
Washington, April 2.-The condition
in which the railros DIS fnd themselves
as result Of constant increases In
wages, prices of material, taxes and
other expenses, while their revenues
are restricted by legislation, was strik
ingly described by julius Kruttschnitt,
Chairman Of the Executive Committee
OF the Southern Pacific Company, In
his testimony during the past few days
before the Joint Congressional Com
mittee on Interstate Commerce. which
is making study of the question OF
railroad regulation. Mr.. Kruttschnitt
urged the committee to recommend a
plan Of regulation which will center
responsibility for regulation and its
results in the federal government, so
that conditions affecting both expenses
and revenues may be made subject TO
a uniform policy instead Of the waste
full and often conflicting policies in
volved in the system OF combined state
and federal regulation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-19
THEIR BAIT WASN'T MUCH GOOD.

Fifteen red fish weighing Il total ui lo'i
pounds IL Y pretty good one cay catch,
according tn XII. III. Green Ut Brownsville.
who made this catch AT POINT l-aht. li-i
Sunday. According N Mr. Gren the ti-l
just couldn't help biting and two of thc ttaii
wcrc caught al. the same line
Most MI Mr. Green's catches were made
at spots Just evacuated I'm otlcr fisher
men who had stood tor hours without get
ting even "A nibhle. particularly III thc ease
when two bag fellow, were caught Oh ihr
same line. The otFrr fishermen included
Dr. II. II. Cole. George Walker. john
~tarck. Oscar Smith. Dr. Walton, Mr..
I~!crtzog ard Leo Bu~tick.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-19

A1NRtAtA~
With 4 new prpfler lnr the sale o.
r. vnsyille-s water and LIGHT plant placed
before the city IN pen on- surpassed
represent the same corporate Interests ttHi
VI he'd a. purchase the plaHi 2 year or
s~n. orr citizens lint thea selves com rust
II pifh what Tire Herald consider tp he
ria = business proposition.
-hc price offered ~ uade taai ta in-
clile ! profit VI something like 10000 a
tie cost Of tie plant a- II stands ind
Tha' sounds tempting. The deed. III can
-urmated. apparently would relieve tht
city 81 the bonded indehiedne-- incurred
il hnlding the plant and leave the 1u
naircl for othc~ NahIr inpro, n af
perhaps, 10 ray the paving h"nd-.
On the other band. the question untrr
allv arises. would II be y good bH .f.
move for the city to dispose ul what i-
g,f ilarlv believed a. ~ one nf thr best
fl,in~ investment. of the kind u ihc State
~ Texas! Would the city receive .rnr
TIE proposed change III ownership tht
benefits that il should enjoy from thc nm
nic aaI ownership ut ihc rlantt The rr
ran' unfortunate experience of thc ct,
rhtl -everal buildings wrrr DESTROYED h,
fire Cor lack Mt water to eNtinaai-h thc
liam. and The knowledge ihnt .hc Inr.
Hu-i make some additional Improvement
.r Thu plant ~ order 'o hc ahia to pr4v ir
~dn iaie fire protection. n. fnrydly incline
anr- If the citizens fn listen iatarablr ia
iha roposal.
TIE Herald II willing ~ 1arnt that M lr
~ nnen mind ~ thc o%ne-tinn tadar. I
need that The move world hr rt
Y -ht thing ~ da, wc -hauii erto
''n move heartily. BHt. first WI aH. vr hr
\ 4 hat. before ihe city rairrt tn .n,
r Al whatever for thr lp rf h.
ls~f. IA should he informed ui tha csae.
rn' ef the property a t ttud tAl
n" also Of it- cNac' gross income at
ling expense for the ua-i twu yaar
Hi1 rhc pcorAc are w informed. fhrr r
r u7 iutrll cent opinion ip h.thar
nh ~ wise Ky all tho tt -r-lt ].
or not. This hould ha in tcl .pn
"tv should have iio arfouri of 'I.
end light plant audited W. an evp.
d thoroughly honest ani rel hit
nnt. Yet us knon iut vhlt fhf
al eiatu WI thi lrahnr irdu ir.
owned hy thc pcauIe or Brown
cfdrc MI are X ted tn n ft
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-19

SUBSCRIBERS ii The vity ~ Brownsville Nl.
saii ~ receive THE HERALD regularly ar
.rtrpatei % mtify the ofiiee promptly. 1el
hone No. 4. New subscriber should REL
their first paper met later than The serond dy
after the order ~ !. the office W. THE fiFh-
AID. Every Subscriber even III Che inUst VII
tluf sections II the city. should MT receive a.
larfr later than G.th N m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-19

have bic ed large por on uf th
.atr iint have h'en SUFFERING lram drnrH
-prinw and SUMMER Good aea
M" n- come in time io rrf y ra
Tore winter amt tn pui fla arnru..
condition fnr cultivation tfi- f.n
r1'n crop arr nrcd. and th.
- inprovod -iiiicienfly t, r.
into ihn di outraged farmer once
Ind THE nf" of Texas uill noa.
coed r. reeup rate from the cyil rf-
~ the drouth with that rapiafir
/, h.ch always astoni-he, the oHl0ohcr in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-19
rveninu Daily and Saturday Weekly.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

II i Important when drsifinH4h faddrrs4 w
ycug paper changed II give both oii ana w
addresses. Should delivery ~ Irregular. ria.
the o%ffiee. Telephone Z
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-19

n .a Pa ~ havc-a howell lanllr
Here h"fine Texas ma tnre W
I'm M handle every hnel handle. an.-
Tn thc dirt fviue until atl nfh,- nln
-o--ihlc to Tcya- -haf ha,r laid
III LnnMdaiInM.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-19

FIJI the fraif ari -rt,tttir ,.r
\ lldcs. There na trrth rh,ir ".
ME- rnmor that thc rnvrrnnn vouff
Tiki nH privately owned camnl rao.
f5 ahead arl' cam al vor ran.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-19
1'se aacraln.
z .SvllLE HERALD puB On

la.eitd as second class matter il ill., n.,4..
oi4tr ~ Brownsville. Tysas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04

The city. When caught the Hightowers
were loaded for bear" A formidable
looking shotgun reposed in reach of
the Oakland driver who has dubbed
himself zone slick niger" That he
was prepared to offer fight was no
surprise to the sheriff's men who have
become accustomed to his tactics in
their previous relation with the High
tower duo. Negroes, Oakland car
loaded shotgun. booze and all the lille
liz cargo were taken without much trou-
bic by Dryden aud the outfits owners
Iare now, in the county Jail awaiting
their trial.
we caught them red handed in the
act this time and even if they are slick
they'll probably not be given chance
to repeat the offense. At least we
have their Oakland said the sheriff
today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-04
Measure PrOvidss'lOr Care Of Dependents
Left Behind and fOT Future Of
Fighting Men

Every woman in Grady county is
urged by the Grady County Council Of
Defense to read the following comrnu-
nication and then TO SIT down and mge
ner members OF congress to aid in Ms
passage. The communication is from
Miss Edith G Johnson, chairman OF
publicity for the woman's committee
OF the Oklahoma State Council Of De,
tense. and Is destined TO give comfort
and security TO the young men who
are about to sally forth to give battle
for their flag
"To the County Chairmen:
1T is the desire OF the womans com
mittees. National Council Of Defense,
to call your attention to a bill introduc.
ed August 10 by Senator Simmons in
the senate and Representative Alexan-
der in the house of representatives,
providing for family allowance, indem-
uification. re-education and insurance
ON behalf OF officers and soldiers Of
the army Of the United States. This
bin is endorsed by President Wilson.
Secretary McAdoo and many of the
committees OF the National Council of
Defense. It's Importance cannot be
over-estimated and It should be passed
Immediately by congress. Please read
the following brief digest Of the bill
carefully. Thon urge the women Of
your county to write or telegraph their
members Of congress to pass this meas
ure which will insure the protection OF
soldiers and their dependents
"This bill is intended to meet those
fundamental principles of justice
which all of as have at heart 1t pro
vides for the risk OF the loss Of life
for loss Of limbs. injuries or illness in
CURED during military service, and for
life insurance at an extremely low
rate.
ITO illustrates: A private gets $3s
month for service abroad. If he has
a wife and two children, the bill says
that they shall allot SIS out of his pay
to his family. The government sup
plements this by giving the family al
allowance Of $3.50 This makes the
family's minimum income $3.50 Z
month. The father can alIot as mucl
more as he pleases II there is anoth