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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-26

feel that they were thoroughly appre-
ciated by the men who directed the
campaign. They will be even more
valuable in future campaigns t. raise
funds to carry on the war, and know
they will give good accoun. of them
Selves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-26
Boss Of EVERYTHING,

But" exclaimed the man Of deli
cate sensibillties, twill your con-
science permit you to do as you sug-
gest?' Look here, friend" answered
the politician, ~ am accustomed to be
boss, even of my own conscience"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-26

The teachers and pupils of the Man
chester schools are enjoying the hol1-
day vacation this week and next The
teachers left last Friday and Saturday
for their respective homes to spend
the vacation with home folks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-26
Same Effect.

First Neighbor-"My daughter Is
very patriotic. She isn't going to play
any more German music" Second
Neighbor-"I'm afraid that won't help
any. She will probably play something
else lace Of it."-Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-26
Sc Ajrmen to Soar In Rank,

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 26.-Fifty-
six cadets who have been training at
TaliferrO Field have been recommend
ed for commissions rs first lieutenants
in the aviation section of the reserve
corps.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-26
Homemade Floor Polisher.

When polishing floors make thick
pad of felt or velvet and fasten it over
an old WORKOUT broom. This makes
an excellent polisher and saves the
trouble Of kneeling on the floor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-26
7 DIE IN BURNING HOME
Mrs, J. L. Whitman and Her Six Chill
dren Perish When House ls De-
stroyed at Greenwood, s. c.

Greenwood, s. c., Dec. ,26.-Mrs. ].
L. Whitman and her six children, rang
ing in age from three to thirteen years,
were burned to death In their home
near here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-26
New Box Carrier

A new book carrier made of flexible
material has pockets In it's inner sides
into which the covers Of book may
be inserted and extension handles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-26
All Have Faults,

Nothing will make US so charitable
and tender to the faults of others as
by self-examination thoroughly to
know our own.--Fenelon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-12-26
Correctly Defined.

V0TtSCtIy OenuVos
A Russian applicant for naturalist
ton papers was asked, what is the
Constitution of the United States"
Rugged and healthy" he answered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
A. II. FORNEY WRITES or
DOINGS AT CAMP DONIPHAN

A. II. Forney, supply sergeant Of
Co. B, 10th Engineers at Camp Don
iphan. writes under date of Octo
Der 4
Editor Reflector: Having read in
the Reflector notice of the boys
from Abilene at Fort Sill thought
you would appreciate knowing OF
them all. We had four from Abilene
in our company until few days ago
when Arthur Stacey was transferred
to Headquarters company of our regi-
ment as master engineer Frank
Madden and Roy Forney have been
promoted to duty sergeants and yes
terday / received my appointment of
supply sergeant. So we can't kick,
as these are about the highest non
commissions we can get as enlisted
men. Geo. Suffer is in a hospital
corps at post headquarters but have
mt seen him lately as everybody is
very busy and our leisure time is tax
en- up in resting and doing our wash
ing, etc.
The engineers branch of the service
is fine. The boys got their first
trench supervising Monday We went
on hike about five miles accompan-
led by three companies OF infantry
which were detailed to our company
and when we reached the west flanks
Of Signal mountain we We're halted
for the day. Our company laid out
the lines for the front line trench
and the dough boys (infantry) did
he heavy with pick and shovels. In
four hours they had about $50 yards
If trench completed
They keep me pretty busy but like
ny work fine, feeling fine and the
Weather has been fine the past few
lays. but have had lots of wind and
lirt but everybody is happy and anx-
Gus to get a chance to do their bit
0 end the war
We are anxious to see the boys
rom home and we think they are
ucky in getting to stay at home SO
ong for the first few weeks here we
II felt pretty blue But as water t
are little better and we +
ct to battle daily it makes things
lore pleasant
A. II. FORNEY. v
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
UNFAIR REPORTING.

The press dispatch sent out from
Camp Funston regarding the meet
inr here Tuesday afternoon contained
remarkable statements. After say
ing that it was a farewell to Com
pany II" which II was not. and that
several thousand" attended instead
of about 500. It goes on:
Takers and 'charatans' were
the words General Wood used, and as
he spoke about the conditions in this
country when war was declared per-
sons in the crowd interrupted with
cries, Never again and We're for
preparedness, in the future and we're
for 1t strong
We cannot prepare for war over
night, General Wood said Takers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
A Shriner at %.

DR.. G. Hedinger, SO years old and
a practicing physician of Canton. Nc
pherson county, was novice in the
class initiated by Isis Temple at Sa-
Una yesterday Doctor Hedinger is
said to be the Oldest practicing ply
stefan in the United States and is the
Oldest novice ever taken into the
Shrine in the state. The class num-
bered As. A banquet and ball fol-
lowed the ceremonies.
Cecil Brooks, 0. A. Dentzer and 5
N. Fengel from here, walked the
burning sands at the ceremony
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

and charlatans who have told you a
million men would spring to arms be-
tween sunrise and sunset stand be-
fore you now as false prophets and as
teachers of false doctrines"
The Reflector has stenographic
report of the address. No such words
as takers" or "charlatans" were
used. There were no Interruptions,
whatever. General Wood spoke in
dignified language, cast no reflections
on anyone but simply called atten-
ton to our unpreparedness Such re-
Dorts do him and the war cause in
jury. II there is not a censor atFun-
ston, there should be one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
STATEMENT

or the ownership. management, cir
cuiation, etc, required by the act OF
congress- OF August "a, 1912, OF Abb
iene Weekly Reflector. published
weekly at Abilene, Kansas, for Aprit
State of Kansas. County of Dickinson
IS; Before me, a notary public In
and for the state and county afore-
said. personally appeared c. M. Har-
ger, who having been duly sworn, ac-
cording to law, deposes and says that
ne Wed + the Be-, e editor Of the Abilene
Ing is, to the best of his knowledge
and belief. a true statement of the
ownership, management, etc Of the
shown in the above caption, required
by the Act of August "a, 1912, EN-
bodied in section 443. Postal Laws and
Regulations, printed on the reverse
OF this form, to-wft:
/. That the names and addresses OF
the publisher. editor. managing editor
and business managers are: Publisher.
reflector Pub Co; Editor, c. M Har-
manager II. W. Wilson, all of abb
lene, Kansas.
e That the owners are: H. w.
II. A. Warning, B. b. Harger. all OF
Abilene. Kansas.
3. That the known bondholders.
mortgages, and other security holders
owning or holding l per cent or more
of total amount of bonds, mortgages.
or other securities are: None.
4. That the two para graphs next
above, giving the names of the own
ers, stockholders, and security hold
srs. II any. contain not only the list
1f stockholders and security holders
rs they appear upon the books of the
company, but also. in cases where the
or security holder appears
upon the books OF the company as trus-
zee or In any other fiduciary relation.
he name Of the person or corporation
or whom such trustee Is acting. ls
,iven also that the said two para
sraphs contain statements embracing
lffiaut's full knowledge and belief as
o the circumstances and conditions
lnder which stockholders and secur-
~ holders who do not appear upoN
he books Of the company as trus-
ees hold stock and securities in a
apacity other than that OF a bona
ide owner; and this affiant has no
eason to believe that any other per
on. association. or corporation har
ny interest direct or Indirect in the
aid stock. bonds, or other securities
han as so stated BY him
c. NJ HARGER. Editor.
Sworn 70 and subscribed before me
his LIST day of October. 1917
c. ". REEFS. Notary Public.
Ny commission expires Mar. II. 1891
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
THURSDAY, OCT. II, 1917.
HJN-AMERICANISM.

The outburst of the patriotic citi-
zens OF the country against LaFollette
is not because they object to legiti-
mate criticism of governmental af-
fairs. Probably the mass OF the
informed readers feel that too much
profiteering has been going on by
anprinicipled business interests and
that in the starting of war prepare
tions too much red tape and some ex-
travagance have existed. That
should, and doubtless will be, cor
rected and it will be corrected be-
cause the public is informed about it.
But LaFoIlette's crime is in de-
crying our going to war at all and
trying to encourage disloyalty in this
nation. That is sedition and he and
every other person guilty of it should
feel the nations wrath. We are going
to fight this war; we want to fight
II as efficiently as possible and with
AZ little cost. The profiteer should
be curbed; no favors are due to any
class, north or south; it should be
the battle OF all America, with true
patriotism In every angle. To ac-
complish this is the administration
task Some of the men doing II
Eeem unqualified for their tremen-
Gous job-but 1t must be done, either
by those in power or by others who
may be called by the president later
to help. LaFollette and his follow
ers are proceeding on a platform OF
Hun Americanism which is a dis
grace to the spirit of the nation
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

Somebody ought to take a clul
and stop foolish collections Of
money under the pretense of wal
needs. The New York Tribune tells
OF bazaar being held in that city
to obtain money to buy cigarets for
Red Cross nurses 1t says the man
ager claims that the army nurses
take to cigarette smoking as eager
ly as the soldiers Perfectly nice
girls, who never smoked before, just
have to smoke cigarettes when the
strain OF nursing becomes heavy. in
order to keep going" OF course no
Red Cross nurses smoke cigarettes
and the money never goes to such
cause--but the advertising Injuries
the cause of the Red Cross. The
government can and should regulate
war charities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
WILL HAVE INTERNATIONAL
GO-TO-SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY

The Ministerial association decid-
ed at its last meeting to cooperate
with the international movement,
and make November 4 a red letter
day in all the Sunday schools in Abb
lene Everybody will be urged to
attend the Sunday school of their
choice, and it will be interesting to
find out how large the attendance
will be On a day like that.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors also the members Of Co.
II, the Christian church and all 9TH
ers who assisted Us during our be-
reavement and also for the beautiful
floral offerings.-Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Buchanan and family
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

Abilene has its first woman drug
clerk, Miss Ramona swayne of Wa
mego who has taken a position at
Northcraft's- She Is thoroughly quail
flied and is an example of the widen
ing OF woman's sphere in the bust
ness world.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
BILL HURST TOOK FIRST
MONEY AT BURLINGTON

Bill Hurst, George Etherington's
pacing horse took first money in the
.2;ll pace at Burlington last week.
His fastest time was 2:O9A.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
HELP BUY BOOKS FOR
OUR BOYS IN CAMP

tBy Mrs b. f. Kelly, chairman o
library committee.)
Picture to yourself Camp Fun
ston on winters night A cole
wind from the north comes shrek
ing, bowling down the great Kav
valley, driving the snow before II ii
binding whirling mists, dashing il
against the window panes, while the
great frame buildings creak and
groan at the onslaught, only to be
again attacked in the redoubled
fury of the fiends of the north
wind.
Within, huddled around an unre-
sponsive stove or a cheerless radia-
tor, are groups of boys in khaki.
Your boy is there, your neighbor's
boy all of them our boys" and
they are trying to fight off the lone
illness, the bleakness, the dreariness
confined in those walls. They have
talked and laughed and whistled and
sung snatches of all the songs they
know, among them:
What's the use OF marrying?
1t never was worth while;
So pack up your troubles in your old
kit bag
And smile, smile, smile"
But it didn't do any good They
Just would think--and wonder what !
The folks back home we're doing.
Now, dad. with glasses pitched at
/ ridiculous angle, would be read
ng the evening paper, Of course. Sis
vas playing the piano or maybe at
he movie with her best beau, and
he kid brother, junior in high
chool this year, would be porting
'ver the Scientific American and
rying to figure out how he can in
ent a terrible something or other
hat will put the kaiser out of bust
ess so that Billy can come back
ONE and coach him on the football
Gam And mother. why bless her
cart, she's knitting.
After he's had a good look around /,
all OF them, his gaze wanders over '
, the well-filled book shelves The q
losiac OF their coverings, morocco. &
III lettered, expensive leather bind |
lgs. blends tremendously to form a
suitable background for this quiet c
ONE scene He runs his eye over (
lem somewhat hurriedly, he is v
.oking for an old favorite He
inks he remembers just exactly
here it is On the second tier OF
Ielves, and about the fourth or fifth n
lie in the row All. yes. there it is. 4
DIV for an hour or two Of real pleas e
e, Let the north wind howl and r
q snow drift and pack mountains Il
gh-what does he care He, 3
aches out hand to take the book
and touches empty space
Some good natured fellow has
en- watching and he says: Hey, Ct
ere. Wake up. Billy. you're see n
: things" And Billy feels silly n
beinr caught. grins sheepishiy II
d says. Il guess was dreaming. IN
right" M
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

Ter Mrs. Robert L. Withers. She is
remembered here as Ina Worley.
Oliver Emig is here .for visit at
the J. c. Roger home. He formerly
worked at the Ward jewelry store but
is drafted from Smith Center and will
go to Camp Funston on Oct. Is.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
ABOUT PEOPLE

. H. NdSdudn ieIt on a DuBlne5
: trip Manhattan.
c. o. Scrafford was up from En-
terprise on business.
Charles Deuker of Woodbine spen
the day in Abilene.
Miss r. Meth of Talmage wa,
shopping in the city.
Mrs o. e. Cramer OF Manchester
was in town shopping.
Hiss Abel Hill of Hope, is the guess
OF Miss Pearl Chrisman.
Thomas Randel of Hope made q
business trip to the city.
Charles A. euler of Navarro, was a
ledsant Reflector caller.
Miss lola Scarf Of Harrington
spent the day in the city.
Miss May Foster of Talmage, visit
ed friends in the city.
Mrs. Edward Conant of Enterprise
spe mt the day in Abilene.
John Lederer of Dillon was bust
ness caller in the city
Mrs. Charles Hoffman of Elmo
was shopping N the city.
Mrs. r. Ginder of Enterprise, spent
the day shopping in the city.
Wesley Frazee of Longford. visited
with Abilene friends for the day.
Charles Lawrence of Chapman,
vas in the city transacting business.
Charles Mitch of Woodbine spent
the day in Abilene transacting bust
ness.
Misses Mary and Maude Lloyd of
Cheever spent the week end in the
city.
Mrs. c. A. Blanka and Mrs. G. w. !
Staatx were in from Enterprise shop
ping.
Mr. and Mrs. w G Engle of Ma
varre visited relatives and friends in
Abilene.
c. w. Minick left for Villisca, Ia,
for a visit with his sister and broth
or there.
George Nixon left for Sails City
Web, where he has accepted per-
nanent position.
II. f. Ackers left for Lincoln.
Seb., where Mrs. Ackers is visiting
heir son, Frank.
Walter Hoffman and John Buck
we're up from Enterprise to attend
he S. r. 0. dance.
G. +. Westrup returned from
uccessful season with merry-go-
ound. He has been for several {
'eeks in Nebraska.
Mrs. Bass of Industry stopped in !
-bilene on her way to Topeka.
here she will spend several days. q
James Callahan, John Middleton 2
nd Earl Coffenbarger went to Kan {
IS City to attend the annual stock
low q
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wider and Q
RS. Laura Wider left for Topeka. S
here they will attend the Grand :
odge of the l. o. o. F. I
Mrs. NJ. II. Marble of Table Rock,
eb is visiting at the home of her 3
lrents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Linn of r
e Pennington neighborhood n
Mrs. Shellhaas of Colorado is ie
IRE, called by the serious illness of v
" father. Theodore Hassagen. Mr.. A
assagen is steadily growing weak ~
Mr. and Mrs ]. NJ. Fengel and or
mily, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Meunch !.
d family and Misses Frances and err
,len Curry motored to Camp Fun OF
IN for visit with Lieutenant ]. A. as
rry. st,
Ralph Harding. a former Abilene ~,
rber, and a nephew of Jay Harding, n,
ssed thru today with the draft men XII
I'M Denver, Colo. gET,,
Ward Keller left this afternoon 70
Topeka, where he will undergo ity
operation at the ST. Francis hos n,
al. eal
Lewis Teeters returned from Camp re1
nston. He says that he didn't see sol
7 OF the Abilene boys but saw sew sal
1 OF the Dickinson County men 'N'
they are getting along we'll. IS
/. L. worley left today for West 81
ginia. for a visit with his daugh- M
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
RAILROAD EARNINGS SHOW
SMALL SLUMP IN AUGUST

Washington, Oct 10. A slight
falling off in railroad earnings for
the month of August is indicated b.
preliminary reports from 1853 of the
chief railroads of the country to the
interstate commerce commission.
Thirty-three roads are yet to be
heard from.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
Pay YOUR RED CROSS
SUBSCRIPTIONS AT ONCE

Treasurer Mlaott reports tina
1877 subscribers to the Red Cross
have not paid, total of $2739.30
This is overdue-step up and pay
The Red Cross of the city has had re-
turned $1,000 for the activities of the
Abilene chapter and other chapters
affiliated with it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11


u mighty handsome team of matche
= grays just purchased by the county
= Mr.. sprecher selected them and he /
- surely some judge of horses.
k Looks well
n Rides we'll
5 Acts we'll.
# Maxwell. dtfwt
Watch the Fords go by. 6dwt
For Sale: Sweet potatoes. o. B
! Kintner, West Third street. Mail
: box 20. l0d1w1
Hodge Bros. give prompt service
on all orders for stove repairs.
Marriage license: Arnold Ruiz
} OF Enterprise and Erma White of
Chapman.
For Sale: A few Jonathan apples
and water melons at SO cents hun
uAVu' -. = Mtheti emu OIL w est
Third. Box 20. 10dlw1
Every day an Overland day.
Every night Wyllis-Knight 6dtf
james Kyle has accepted a po-
sition in bank in ElDorado and
will go there soon.
Case tractors are not an expert
aent. they are a success and are sec
nd to none on the market today.
11dtfwtf
Bargains in Cars. One WHY'S
Knight. one Oakland six, one used
Haynes, one Country Club Overland.
See them at my office, Spruce street.
Arnold Motor Co., Vern Carney,
agent. 1Od6w1 |
Hodge Bros. are exclusive agents
for the genuine original Beckwith
Round Oak heating stoves
Joseph Hall left for Salina,
where he will be the new manager
of the Belle Springs Creamery there
For SALE We have rev used cars
in good condition at bargains, Fords,
Maxwells, Crows, Reos and Stude-
bakers f. E. Coulson, Abilene.
Kansas, 19d-wtf
Joseph White has purchased an
8J-acre farm ~ miles northwest of
Abilene of Ed Emlet and will erect
a modern house and improve it. 1t is
one of the best tracts in the neighbor-
hood
Be sure to attend the special sale
and demonstration of Majestic {
Ranges at Hodge Bros, the week of C
Oct. % to Nov 3.
Clarence Engle who lives in the
country bought Buick car Saturday.
sunday evening during the rain he
,ollided head on with a horse. The !.
breast struck the radiator
Irving it back to a 40 degree angle
The windshield was also broken The
lorse was not hurt
Protect your farm buildings, live y
took and grain in the Hutchinson n
lutual ms. Co., Guy NJ Bennett,
gent 11w4s n
) f. Johntz is driving a new
hudson super six. 1t is the newest W
lodel. blue body and black wheels m
nd a mighty handsome car
set of ware free with each Great on
ajestic Range sold during demon ~
ration week at Hodge Bros. the W
eek of Oct % to Nov. 3.
Al
or all the tricks which the men wi
ON Arizona pulled of" the worst
ems TO be the one when they took an
tame rabbit, pulled its fur off and sal
en- carried il around town. Then sh
ey took it to the car, killed it, and
en- ordered the porter to cook it. Nj
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

The Dedrick Rendering Plant oil
Abilene will remove free, dead horses
and cattle. Phone 776, 681, 1O05O.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
AECENT REFLECTIONS
To own a Buick is to own the roa,

An Oakland roadster at bargain.
+, G. Redman. dtfwtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

OF all the tricks which the men
from Arizona pulled of" the worst
seems to be the one when they took
a tame rabbit, pulled its fur off and
then carried it around town. Then
they took it to the car, killed it, and
then ordered the porter to cook it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

-supt C. A. sprecher is driving 6
mighty handsome team of matched
grays just purchased by the county
Mr. sprecher selected them and he is
surely some judge of horses.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-11-02
Joe Geisen Passes Away

Joe GelSen, a young man but 2G
years of age, residing at Weldon
was taken sick a couple weeks ago
with an attack of typhoid fever
and was taken to the hospital at
Glasgow. On Friday of last week
he returned to McGurren's at We'll
don but had evidently left the hos
pital too soon, as he became worse
soon after and on Monday evening
of this week he passed away.
Deceased was we'll known and
most popular young man and the
news of his sudden death will be
a severe shock to his many friends.
He leaves a brother Phil Geisen
and mother of Weldon to mourn
his loss, besides several OF h e r
brothers residing elsewhere.
Remains were shipped to Bisbee,
N. Oak. for interment on Wednes-
day of this week.
The Banner extends coincidence
to the bereaved.