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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-16
More Kentunky Officers.

Kentuckians have been awarded
commissions at Forts Mcpherson and
Riley as follows:
LIST Lieut.. Geo. C. Wallace, Padu-
cab.
Capt. Addie Mcdowell, Isonville,
o. R. c.
LIST. Lieut.. Joe M. Colley, Anchor
age, o. r. c. Inf.
End Lieut.. VIM. B. White, Clover
port, o. R. c.
3nd. Lieut.. Chas. L. Thomas,
Lebanon.
End Lieut.. Frank M. Miller, Guth-
rie.
End Lieut.. Jay c. Powers, Louis
vile, O. r. G.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-16

1862 9TH St. N. w.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
WE'RE FULL OF BOOZE
Enterprise Men Arrested for Violat.
ing Bone Dry"

Two Enterprise men were fined
$500 each and so days in the coun-
| ty Jail here for violating the "bone
dry" law yesterday. A third man
was caught but his case was contin-
red for so days to permit him to
thresh his wheat
George Bischoff and John Sherman
net the Santa Fe at Enterprise yes
terday morning and now several
trunks taken off the train. Two men
called for the trunks and proceeded
to open them in the freight house.
The sheriff and county attorney
walked in on them and found the
trunks full of whiskey
The third shipment of whiskey ar
rived in Detroit. A small boy took
it away and a great deal of difficulty
was encountered in finding the per-
son to whom it was shipped. All
three trunks were sent from Kansas
City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
THIRD STREET BRIDGE is
DISCUSSED AGAIN BY BOARD

The city commissioners this morn
ing went with the city attorney and
several business men to call on the
county commissioners and ask the
county to assist in the rebuilding of
the Third street bridge. 1t is on a
county road and the commissioners
expressed their willingness to do
whatever was legal and feasible as it
is one of the most used bridges in the
county. 1t will probably be impossi-
BILE to do anything this year as the
levy is limited, but next year it may
be done. The bridge is in bad condi-
tion and unsafe for anything but
light travel. Further effort will be
made and the matter planned for the
soonest possible time.
The weekly bills were allowed.
The matter of opening Kinney be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets, was not discussed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

back there once more, it would be
hard for me, but l would be all
right in a short time. 1t means much
to me-the kind way you speak Of
my appearance there as a representa-
tive of the oldest family in the his
tory of the old days, then to offer
me the keys to the city and key to
the hearts of the people makes 1t
doubly dear to me and perhaps some
nme it may be possible to 40 SO.
I'm regard to the name Abilene be
ing suggested to mother by rev
erend 1t may be true, although l do
not remember of them speaking of it,
have in my possession the last let
ter father wrote for publication, 1t
was written to a dear friend of his,
Mayor Mitchell, of Beloit. Now If /
have not trespassed on your good ma
ture to much | will say If there is
any thing l can do to assist you in
history | will be glad to do so, IL
you would like to know of my fam
lily | would be glad to write you our
son, Seargt. H. C. Barger, is assist
ant director of the Third Iowa in
fantry band, was on the border eight
He has been in service sew
en- years, and | tremble now for fear
Of his being called out in this world
war
$50 Abilene is a nice place? Am
glad; it makes me homesick to see
the name on the map and makes me
want to accept your kind invitation
10 come. Do you ever have Old Set
.lers' reunion, If so when?-Sylvia |
Jersey Barger."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
PROGRAM
TO BE THE BEST EVER

A meeting of the Chautauqua
committee was held this afternoon at
the Citizens bank room to arrange
for the coming session which will be
held August 81 to September 6. The
program this year is the best ever
given and big crowds will attend.
Two plays, Little Women" and II
M. S. Pinafore," the latter a comic
opera with 80 people in the cast, are
leading features. Russell ConwelI
with his famous ecture, Acres Of
Diamonds" will also be here The
success of last year resulted in near
ly enough tickets being sold for this
year and the work now is the rou-
tine matter of preparation. c. II.
Harger is president of the Chautau-
qua association, C. R. Baker, secre-
tary; G. w. Rees, treasurer; ]. A,
Tufts, chairman of the grounds COM
mittee; p. w. Heath and J. w Howe.
advertising committee; w. II.
Broughton, chairman of the ticket
committee. A meeting of all the as
ISOLATION members will be held later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
MAIDS OF AMERICA" TO
BE WITH CARNIVAL SHOW

The Maids of America musical
comedy performance is to be one OF
the big feature attractions of the Al
len shows here next week, and is
worthy of the attendance Of people
who enjoy high class and refined
comedy, singing and dancing, the
latter including the latest novelty
balloon dancing, introducing on a
stage for the first time the "Ma-
cheese and others that will be equal
ly as popular the coming dancing
season. Either of the above numbers
will repay any visitor to this attrac-
ton.
The company numbers over TWEEN
ty-five members and a ten-piece or
hestra and carries special scenery
and electrical effects: The costumes
worn by the beauty chorus of fifteen
girls are extremely elaborate, more
than a hundred gowns and dresses
being used in the various singing and
dancing numbers.
Any visitor to the show grounds
should certainly not miss seeing The
Maids of America production. The
ladies and children are especially in
,ited, as the performance contains
not a word or action of a suggestive
-, natupa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Catarroh Cannot re t7,,red

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is a blood or consti-
tutional disease, and in order to cure
ii you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly upon the blood
an dmucous surfaces Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine. It was
prescribed by one of the best physi-
clans in this country for years and is
a regular prescription. II is compos-
ed Of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers.
acting directly o nthe mucous sur
faces. The perfect combination of
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing ca
tsrrh. Send for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo.
o.
Sold by Druggists. pdice 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
ABILENE GETS 1.S5 INCHES
OF RAIN-3.5 AT TALMAGE
tFrom Mondays Daily.l

Kansas Sunday had the first soak.
ing rain in two months, amounting in
places to three inches or more. Abb
lent received 1855 inches up to 600
o'clock last evening. Reports indi-
cate that the prolonged drought gen
orally has injured early corn past re-
demption, especially in the uplands
but late corn in bottom land fields
will be greatly benefited. Pastures
are much improved for late grazing
and will increase the supply of en-
silage. 1t is reported that 3.5 inch
es fell at Talmage last evening. The
creek was raised and culyerts were
washed out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
MAYOR AND POLICE JUDGE
SAY NO BOOZE is HERE

Recently Senator Thompson wrote
to the mayors of the county seats Of
Kansas asking about the enforcement
OF the prohibition laws. Mayor Mich
OILS and Police Judge Porter sent
these replies, which were written be-
fore the bone dry law became eff
| fective:
In reply to yours of recent date,
will say that prohibition certainly
does prohibit with us. During the
year 1915 there were five warrants
issued and two arrests made for
drunkenness and one bootlegger,
and no joints running. The morals
of our city are good and have been
for some time. C. Porter, Police
Judge.
In regadd to my knowledge of pro-
hibition in Kansas, it practically does
prohibit the sale OF liquor in Kan
sas. We have. of course, little trou-
Bile with an occasional bOotlegger and
a little drunkenness. That, of course,
is owing to the ease with which they
can get liquor from Missouri.
In this town before prohibition law
was enacted there was from one to
three men killed every year on ac-
count of saloon fights or drunken
ness, and number of farmers were
foreclosed every year who lost their
homes on account of excessive drink
ing.
In the last ten years there has not
been man killed in any fight which
could be charged up to liquor. And
there are no homes being foreclosed
en- account of liquor. Every year
the few bootleggers are getting less
Last year in this town of 5000 there
were only two arrests for drunken
ness.
We think we have the liquor bust
ness just about as near the prohibit
tory point as you could have it in a
state where they can ship it in from
other states.-W. d. Nichols, Mayor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
BELLE SPRINGS CREAMERY
ASKS FOR $572.25 DAMAGES

The Belle Springs Creamery Co.
has brought suit against the Fair
mont Creamery Co., at Chicago SINH
lar to the one filed by j. E. Brewer
& Co., against the same company.
The Belle Springs had an order from
the Chicago firm for 10000 dozen
eggs but when they were shipped, the
company refused to accept them. The
Belle Springs lost $527.25 in the
transaction and it is asking this
amount of damages.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
DODGE CAR "DODGED' INTO
A PHONE POLE YESTERDAY
LFrom SATURDAYS DAILY !

J. F. Coe, driving west on Second
street yesterday, decided to put on a
pair of goggles Mrs. Coe didnt
think the car was running straight
when her husband had his hands off
the wheel and as she gave the wheel
little turn. The new Dodge car
went up over the curbing and struck
a telephone pole. A running board
vas broken, fender bent and one
light smashed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Just the Thing for Diarrhoea.

About two years ago | had a Sc
we're attack Of diarrhoea which last
ed over a week." writes w. c. Jones,
Buford, N. d. II became so weak
that / could not stand upright. A
druggist recommended Chamberlain 8
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. The first dose relieved me and
within two days l was as well as
ever" Many druggists recommend
this remedy because they know that
it is reliable. Obtainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
GET YOUR MONEY READY
TO BUY LIBERTY BONDS

The Liberty bonds will be ready in
about month, according to infor-
nation received today by the Abilene
National bank.
The Federal Reserve bank at Kan
sas City notified the bank here that
the department of bureau and en-
craving probably will have the bonds
ready so they can be delivered to
subscribers in about thirty days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

ilene, and the uncared for graves
buried there do not think ! remem-
Der her, only by hearing her spoken
of in the home She was born in Illi-
nois Also my sister Maria, three
and a half years older than myself.
Mother had the two little girls when
she went to Kansas, some time after
father had gone to look for home
then called the west.
''In the year 1859 was born in a
little log cabin on the banks of Mud
creek. Later were born sister Ella
and brother Charles, Wilbur, Frankly
and Walter. Frankly and Walter are
buried in Abilene. Frankly lived to
be eleven months old and Walter
three; little Franky's funeral was
held in the Baptist church, and one
piece they sang was:
Why do we moruen departed
friends,
And shake at deaths alarm,
Tis but the voice Of Jesus calls,
His loved ones to his arms
That piece rings in my ears many
many times. / do not know why, un-
less mothers grief so impressed me
that it linked itself in the air of that
dear old song. Later Walty died,
his funeral was in the home, Aunt
Phillips came and laid him out. He
died in jeremiah Baldwin's arms,
who at that time was in the home,
and later went to Beloit with our
family.
"Mr Edwards you do not know
how your kindness in caring for the
little graves, impresses me, that you
too, like my father, have a heart that
heats for humanity | thank you so
much. Father and mother were al
ways doing little acts of love and
kindness, and | wish they could know
that after all these years some kind
manu- Is laying the tribute OIL lONe On
those sacred mounds. How proud II
used to be of my dear parents and
yet we never know how to appreciate
our treasures until they are gone. l
started out to be bormal but | can't
do it-too much like father. They
used to call me when a child, chip
OF the old block, when they wanted
to get me spunky; and they usually
did Quick to get mad, then quick to
forgive -another Hersey trait
Il received a letter in April from
Mrs James Callahan of Abilene, she
said she had fathers picture, and l
have one in my room enlarged from
a photo taken while father was at
Topeka; he had on a plug hat, he
wore them so much He wrote moth
er and said See Tim with his plug
hat on How l would love to go
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
CITY'S FIRST BORN GIRL
WRITES OF EARLY ABILENE

J. B. Edwards, in the course o
some correspondence on early times
has received the following letter from
Mrs. Sarah Barger, the first girl born
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Hersey the
founders OF the city. She lives al
Clarinda, Iowa, and her letter will
be of interest to all. Mr.. Edwards
plans to have her return for the Old
Settlers reunion some day-or per-
haps for an Abilene homecoming
celebration. She writes:
Il assure you ! am always glad to
answer any questions in regard to
the early life Of my father and my
mother, and also the dear old city
OF Abilene, my birth place. My angel
mother died September 9th, 1912, at
the home of my brother Charles at
Lenore, Idaho, where she went to try
much impaired by the watchful care,
that only mothers can give, of my
sister Ella, Mrs. F. A. Dryden at Sc
attic, Wash, in 1910. She passed
away after months of intense suffer-
ing. My mother lowering over her,
and was there until the final settle
ment; the home sold and her son, an
only child, established in business,
for my sister was a widow.
Mothers decline was rapid owing
10 her advanced years, she was almost
n years old. Brother took her
home. After a short visit at the home
she never rallied so she could re-
turn to Castle Rock, although to the
last she talked of going back. Faith
err died in 1905 in Castle Rock and is
buried there. That spring my son
and baby boy / years of age, and
myself. visited in the home, spent the
summer with mother and my eldest
sister, Maria, stopping three weeks
in Seattle on our return with Ella
But | am wandering from tnat
which perhaps, will interest you the
most. 1t is true, my mother sug-
gested the name of Abilene, and took
it from the bible -Luke 81, the
name as she understood It meant
city of the plains; this was in 1860
My mother was a deyout christian
and a Bible student; have so often
wondered how she ever had time to
read with her multiplicity of cares
and hardships that we children so
little realized then, but as / look
back now | often wonder how mother
could be so brave Father was away
from home many months at time.
Mother told me fathers thoughts
were of the old and early days Of Abb
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Richard Neis borrowed 5000 from
r. B. Hull of Hope in 1913, and fail
ed to pay the interest on the note or
to pay the principal when due. Mr.
Hull is suing for 1904 which includes
the principal and interest due to date
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

81 am bothered with liver trouble
about twice a year" writes Joe
Dingman, Webster City, Iowa. 81
have pains in my side and back and
an awful soreness in my stomach.
I heard of Chamberlain Tablets and
tried them. By the time / had used
half a bottle Of them I was feeling
fine and had no signs of pain" OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
SoIomon's Big Night.

About 20 persons attended the
dance at Solomon last evening from
Abilene. 1t is reported that there
was nearly 1000 persons on the
streets of that city last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Most disfiguring skin eruptions.
due to impure blood. Burdock Blood
scrofula. pimples rashes. etc, are
Bitters as a cleansing blood tonic
is well recommended S1.25 at all
stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Itching piles provoke profanity
hut profanity won't remove them.
Doan's Ointment Is recommended for
itching. bleeding or protruding
piles 60c at any drug store.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-17

TII.IY two years had gone by since
Il hade farewell 10 Lord Ragnall and Miss
Holmes and when the curtain draws up
again behold mo seated ON the stoep Of my
littIe house at Durham. plunged in retiec-
ton and very sad indeed. why was sad
! will explain presently.
In that interval Of time I had heard once
or twice about Lord RagnalI. Thus I re-
celyrd from Scroopc letter telling OF his
Iordships mar. iaEe with Miss Holmes
which. il appeared. had been a very fine
affair indeed, quito one Of the events
of the London season Two Royalties at
tended the ceremony, n duke was the best
man. and m. presents, according to all ac-
counts. were superb and of great value, in
Guiding priceless pearl necklace given
bv the bridegroom 10 the bride. a cut
ting from "a society paper which Scroope
incl1sed dwelt at length upon the splendid
appearance Of the bridegroom and the sweet
IoveIIncss of the bride Also II described
her dress iu language which was Greek TO
me One sentence. however, interested me
intensely
II ran 'The bride occasloned some
comment 10y wearing eH!y one ornament. al
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-17
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

H"ruari o. Bragnon. 1872 y 2Ist st and Anna
k1roUs Gnlhns 27oo ras4yunk ave, and Au.
rus'H jntuErtr. IBI - bHrien NJ
EgberD 4 lasDam ~ n Garfield ST., ana
Emma 81 Reed 23i3 y Hancock st.
Edward N IIulusbprE. S34 y Sth ST.. aud
Susan L.s'sE, 22G 4 seth It,
Hlyua"' kntIN. "IID : 10Th ~. sand Esther
Enrich. g5gG $ ION st.
ls4nr \ Sh.pp,tI i52I s. S,h st. and Irene
M T.. Nltlrhfurh. 1928 Jefferson ~
I@"4's .1I e., = 'VlE;3 Ir 55i9 y THOMPSON st..
A@Ius, gIu,, kurn l3S7 Morris 81. and Elizabeth
william W, ranEmtou. Chester. Pa and Lii
. nan T.. Jones ErIdgetou s. i
'aspar T. Er.rsrr, iNlG JudsuU St. aud Agnes
% Common. Wilmington. Del
Francis v FriIl Jr., Bob Queen lane ana
G"nrNl"y" y. Hyrur. 3i3l calumet ~.
Guyrr. 1913 lirudr"s sf-
charles II Wls'.r. 1871 $ Broad ST.. and Mary
a. Crawford i2U3 Wagner ave
John W Muuiz Rotterdam Holland ana Mary
NJ Wilson 1905 Race
Charles BriEht tUgs $ lIth NJ. and Matte
Washington. 2lgl christian NJ
Charles T. Aupl"hE Wilmington. Del. and
Edith r Kelly. @uG Vine Si
Frank W Edl"', Jr., IglT hardwood ave. ana
Helen y. I.rr. aIt2 Media ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-17
Farmer Smiths
Column
MY SALARY

Dearest Childreu--Thcre may come a time
in your lives when you VIII know the mean
ing Of the word SALARY, and you may be
introduced to something which statoners
sell called a PAY ENVELOPE.
wish to say that no matter what your
salary may be in years to come. your great
est REWARD VIII come in the fact that
you have HELPED SOMEBODY
My largest SALARY this week came in
a very unexpected way, and | hope you viii
tell it to those who ask you what your
wonderful club Is doing.
a woman called on me and said that she
had little boy and a girl Whenever the
little girl starts 10 tease her brother tas
AN good sisters are likely to do) the mother
reminds the little girl that she Is a mem
bcr Of Farmer Smiths Rainbow cub, ana
all the clouds are shoOed away and the
bright sunshine Of HARMONY comes into
the home once more.
Wasn't that remark big fat pay en-
yelope?
How could We go on in this world with
out word Of appreciation once in a while;
pect appreciation. am the most surprised
person in the world when some one TELLS
ne the GOOD your club Is doing in this
windcrfIl world OF ours I suppose it il
because / TAKE TT FOR GRANTED that
We are ALL doing lot of good, for we
started out TO do that very thing
God bless the mothers Of such wonderful
Chidren-the greatest the world has ever
known, Lovingly
FARMER SMITH, Chidrens Editor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-17


ALLAN QuArERAAlN, a famous At,'"'n
one NJ his occasional Visits. While there y,
ls invited 10 attend IL dinner az a famous "'1
LORD EAGSALr. the hos'. and Qua,.rneln
atrh" up close friendship durtns " ,,fs.
.sp'iun prior 20 tho dinner la honor "r M's'
, IA IpLMES is q young woman OF ~
beauty. who was uatued Luna because" 't r
4-flhmHIt IN the Hhtp" Of a moon 10y
breast Miss Holmes takes q lively in,' 'tr,,t
lu Rlafi"rmaiu and Africa, aud IiupI'S" tt,,,
Elt VIII spend ui least uuri Of h"r ~ n .I,,,s
i.lis i|uu'rrmalu uf an incident ~ n'l, a.
ilt", when two Arabs fail In IN "a, h,llF' t,,1
EiIndp her. Shortly after dlhurF.. .',, I,,
AfhoN arrive, making INJURY about Gih,,, ,ll,,, t,
iAlN'T ana MARuT ask for RuAlri ".ghllnt rr .r
MS Arhn nnIu", NIuumaHbua. anu "' -.
d1DnE snakes from nls pork"l+ lN. ~,
hf" shown iu AMI plead with CuatrrWhih 70 u. Il,
Jana. 49,,
gun'crman smells ~ an Incense from the
,eusrr which the Arabs hand him anu r''I. 3D.. !" =
Miss Holmes then luhnl-- ~" incense ana sees
"a child Eud p'tr" string ut gems On hrI, Iri h'
The Arabs pguphrsy that QuarlrtnHin WtI S.1t
the elephant. and that Miss Holmes "lll ,uln'
to Africa. rhry leave and give" qua tl'In t,l
small packet present Tor EiEh.y,l, =
fauroe. II Is the string OF gems when MIN'
Holmes saw IN the vision. ,,t.
THAT night Quartormain discoyeTs MlSs
Holmes walking iu her sleep. IL" IuI"NN ne.
into the garden and arrives In time 70 prevent
lIHrut and Murut from HhduytlnE IA" uns"u-
sriOuS woman. At breakfast she knows nothing
Quoted her back TO her room without N'N'""