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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
ARMORED MOTOR CAR AND
TRUCKS WERE IN ARLENE

A military training automobile
caravan, belonging to the Sweeney
automobile school of Kansas City,
which passed through Abilene yes
terday, attracted considerable at
tention while standing on Third
street. The train, which was in
charge of Mr.. Billings, consisted of
an armored motor car, such as is
being used on the European battle
fields, car equipped with a pow
erful searchlight, complete ma
chine shop car and two cars for the
officers. One regularity which at
tracted much attention was that the
car was guided either by the front
or back wheels
The object of the trip, which has
the sanction of the United States
government, is for advertising pur-
POSES and to give the students of
the school a taste of military life
and to learn truck driving and am
bulance work under practically the
same conditions they will face if /
they go to the front. Another OBJ |
ject of the trip is for educational |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
CAMPAIGN FOR RECRUITS
BEING MADE BY co. II

Co. II. is trying to obtain 60 new
men by July 10. Lieut.. Lucier /:
sending 1000 letters to men regis.
tered for draft making these argu.
ments:
If you are drafted you will
be sent into company with strang-
ers and your chance to join the
home company will be gone.
"2-By joining Company H you
will be with your home people, un-
der officers you known and among
friends. The folks of Dickinson
county will watch your progress in
the company that represents them,
and will extend to the company
every possible assistance.
"3-In illness or other trouble.
you will be among your home fell
ows and you and your family will
eel better for it,
"Tt is necessary that the company
,e filled at once and we shall be
lad to have you call at headquar-
ers in Abilene and talk it over,
nyhow. We believe you will not
My be serving your country but
ding best for yourself by uniting
18th us"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
LEARN TO SWIM

Z The swimming pool is do
= ing a good business but it
: should do more. Every par
: ent should see to it that all
the children can swim. Not
only should they be taught
to swim decorously in bath
ing suits but every boy and
girl should be taught how
to swim when suddenly
thrown in the water fully
clothed. No better lessons
/, could be learned than by re-
peated practice at the pool
in being thrown from a
boat Unexpectedly and in
learning how to save anoth-
er. 1t may mean life or death
sometime. Learn to swim
it's healthful and sensible.
q & & q q 4 q & 4 q 4 q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
HENRY MACNfASTER DIED IN
CALIFORNIA ON SATURDAY

Henry MacMaster died Saturday
at 1920 at Glendale, CAL, after a
lingering illness. His sister, Mrs.
Harry Lifts, and brother, Watt
MacMaster, were with him at the
time of his death. He leaves wife
and five brothers and three sisters
to mourn his death. The MacMas
tiers made their home here for many
years and owned the Walnut Grove
farm, better known as the Tonkin
farm, south of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
FROM A. j. SPIZZY
TELLS OF DEATH OF BROTHER

A telegram from A. ]. Spicy
who is now in New York, was re-
ceived at the telephone office this
morning. 1t told of the death of his
brother and serious illness of his
mother
Mr.. and Mrs. Spicy left Abilene
for New York several weeks ago.
He was called by the illness of his
mother but at that time his brother
was not reported to be i'll. Mr..
Spicy gave no information concern
ing the funeral in his telegram.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
WIFE WITH DESER-
TION AND NEGLECT OF CHILD

James Balsam of Herington asks
for a divorce from his wife, Katie
Balsam, who, he alleges, has de-
serted him, going to Kansas City
and living with other men. They
have three children and Mr.. Balsam
charges that his wife has neglected
them. For the past six months. it is
stated, Mrs. Balsam has been living
with c. F. Rinley at Eldora. She
met him in Kansas City, the two
having been living together as hus-
band and wife ever since.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
Obituary-Hiland SouthMorth

Hiland Southworth, for 80 year.
a leading buiness man of Abilene
was born in Rutland county, Yer.
mont. He died at his home on Vine
street. this city, after long ill
ness, June 10, 1917, aged 66 years
Mr.. Southworth was a graduate
of Middleberry college, class OF
1875. He was married June IA,
1882, to Miss Ella e. Walker, the
faithful wife who survives him. He
came to Kansas in 1876, was adj
mitted to the bar in 1878, having
studied in Rutland and with Hum
phrey & Mcclure, Junction City He
located in Abilene in 1878 with a
strong conviction that the west was
the place to found his business. His
capital consisted of pluck, push and
a persistent determination to make
a success. He conducted a loan and
investment business that grew in
to one of the towns leading con-
Germs. During the establishment of
this business several millions of dol
lars in eastern and local capital
have been profitably invested. Pan
les, tightenings of the money mar
ket and flurries never caused anx-
iety on the part of his customers,
owing to the conservative and care
full manner under which Mr.. South
worth conducted his business. A de-
partment of his office was devoted
to making abstracts. He was one
of the most influential men of this |
section, one of the heaviest proper
standing his business record, he |
Travelled extensively during the
past few years, visiting many for
eign countries, as well as the coast
resorts in this country He was a
of all the Masonic bodies
For the past year he has been in
failing health and spent months at
a hospital finally in the early spring
coming home to spend his remain
ng days among the old friends. He
was a lover of books and his library
contains a rich store of literature
II the higher class and he read it
IL, over and over again.
He loved books, he loved to study
he history and thoughts of great
men and his judgment on events ,
vas sound. So, too, did he love the
utdoors and his home is a picture :
{ natures beauty. Firm and just
n every undertaking, there was in
is rugged character a tenderness
hat made him beloved by his fam
y and their sorrow is great.
The funeral services were con
ucted at o'clock June 20 by the
ev. Robert Nelson Spencer of the
Episcopal church; Abilene Com
landry, Knights Templar, attended
! full uniform and burial was in
bilene cemetery. The pallbearers
ere old friends and business assoc
ates
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
j. A. KAUFMAN SELLS
BALANCE OF SHOE STOCK

The big shoe sale conducted by
J. A. Kaufman is at an end. The
balance of the stock has been sold
40 New York firm and is being
boxed for shipment to New York
City. The sale was a hummer while
it lasted, many people securing IN
heard of bargains during this time
of high prices. Mr.. Kaufman will
not leave Abilene but will devote
his full time to other interests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
PRESTON WRITES TO
FRIEND FROM HONOLULU

A friend today received a letter
from Claude Preston who is in the
United States navy at Honolulu. He
has been gone from Abilene for
some time. For the past week he
has had a great deal of time to
himself as his company is under
quarantine.
For a while, he stated 1900 men
were on the same ship and it was
certainly crowded but the men have
been divided more evenly among
the ships. Pineapple is an everyday
dish-pineapple just out of the
fields. Claude says he is enjoying
the work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
Cru SHED AGAINST LIGHT
POLE, WOMAN MAY DIE

Topeka, June 30.-Miss Louise
Terrain was perhaps fatally injured
at o'clock yesterday afternoon
when big automobile driven by
Mrs A. F. Harrison crashed into a
white way pole at Sixth street and
Kansas avenue The injured woman
was standing directly in front Of
the big iron pole and the car swerv-
ed IN so quickly that she had no
opportunity to escape. Her right leg
was severed and the left sustained
a compound fracture
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
Death of Mrs. York

Mrs. Mary X. York died at Kan
sas City Thursday, aged 3S. She
was born in Wabash, Ind, Oct 6,
1878. She came to Abilene, then to
Clay Center, where she made her
home until January Is, 1908, when
she was united in marriage to Cleve-
land H. York of Harper, Kan,
to Kansas City, where she
has resided since. The burial was
at Clay Center.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
MAGAZINE SOLICITOR FOUND
EASY WAY TO MAKE MONEY

A smooth magazine solicitor is
abroad in the land and is picking
up lot of easy dollars in various
cities and small towns of the state.
The man presents apparently au-
thentic credentials from one of the
big fashion magazines. The regular
subscription price to this magazine
is fifteen dollars year, $125 a
number. 1t prints all the latest fash
ions, with fine pictures and also
gets out a line of patterns, The al
legged representative plays the bust
ness houses. Look out for him
and all other takers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
POST TO TEST CONSTITU-
TIONALTTY OF ADVERTISING

The Kansas City Post has taken
steps to determine the constitution
atty of the anti-cigaret advertising
act passed by the last legislature.
AS no complaint has been made,
in Abilene containing
of cigarets have con-
tinued to be sold.
The application asks that a re-
order should be granted
awaiting the time of testing the
avs constitutionality.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
ABILENE HIGH SCHOOL GETS
APPROVAL OF ITS COURSES

Supt. Stacey received notice to-
day that the state board of educa-
ton has again approved the courses
here in normal training, agriculture
and domestic science. The state ap-
preparation is $3.50 for normal work
and 1886 for the other studies for
next year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
TAXES PAID TO COUNTY
TREASURER WE'RE $51S, 1893. 9S

County Treasurer N Cole added
the taxes collected and the total was
found to be $51S,399.9S. OF this
amount % per cent goes to the coun-
ty, 13 per cent to the state, and the
remainder for various things as the
upkeep of schools and improvement
of roads. The county received $114,-
O4S as its share and the state re-
ceived $67,392.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
IN JUNE
CLAIMED TWENTY-FIVE

During the month Of June at the
probate judges office, % marriage
licenses were issued. This is a
rather large number and would
lead one to believe some were try
ing to eyade the draft II it were
not for the fact that this was the
month Of June. 1t is probable that
very few licenses will be issued in
July.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
Captured Two on a Zeppelin

London, June When the
English recently brought down a
Zeppelin on the east Anglican coast
they captured two members of the
crew who escaped death as the air
ship plunged to earth. This fact
was made known to the newspapers
today by the admiralty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
MORE BONDS
FOR THIS YEAR
Senate Leaves War Tax bill Below
Current Needs
MAY REPEAL THE DRAWBACK
Business Men Say Change Would BE
BODY Blow TO Export Trade
Need Much More
Money

Washington, June 20 With re-
vision of the war tax bill virtually
and now totalling ST.
449, 100000 against the 1900, 000,-
900 levy of increased taxes adopted
by the house, the senate finance
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
More Liberal Giyers

The Chapman Advertiser reports
that Noble township has raised
$19.65 for the Red Cross; it was
assessed 1896. Rinehart was as
sessed 1851 and has raised $725.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05

Itching, bleeding. protruding or
bind piles have yielded % Doans
Ointment. SOC at all stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05

a. F. 4. M.-Benevolent Lodge No.
lngs In each month in Masonic Temple
corner Third and Spruce. Joseph L.
1oodell. W. M: j. l.. Worley, Score
fprV Visiting brethren walcona
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-07-05
ABILENE SOCIETIES

ROYAL ARCH MASONs-Cyrus Chap
ter No. % meets In Masonic Temple on
the second and fourth Fridays OF each
r. Keel. Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
FAREWELL RECEPTION
AT GRACE CHURCH

3 A farewell reception was given last
night at the Grace Methodist church
to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert w. Simonds,
who are leaving for Montpelier, where
they will live in the future, to Rev.
and Mrs. Ralph F. Lowe. who are
leaving st. Johnsbury~ as MIR. Lowe is
to take up new work, to which he was
appointed at the Methodist conference
last week, and to Mrs. Bollinger who
is leaving shortly for Toledo, 0. 1t
was also a reception of welcome to
Rev. George A. Martin, who was re-
appointed to the Grace church at the
Methodist conference last week.
Over 100 persons listened to talks
by Mr. Lowe, Mr.. sSimonds, and Mrs.
Bollinger. Mr.. Martin was presented
with a beautiful bouquet of roses, as
was Mr.. SimOndS.
Delightful refreshments were en-
joyed by all after the speeches, and
a very enjoyable evening was spent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
2O7 WORKERS OF RED
CROSS HOLD MEETING;


The meeting of the Red Cross So
ciety yesterday at the Armory was q
big success. a07 members being pres
ent Special work was done on pa
ja1nas and comfor.' bags for the4b boys
OF Company D.. Much work was .acT
complishcd, though a very pleasant
afternoon was enjoyed by everyone.
A report of the Red Cross confer
ence at Burlington: last week, was
read by Mrs. WI. BigeloW, which was
very interesting and contained much
valuable information.
\ vote Of thanks was given to the
employees of the E. and T. Fairbanks
and Company for their generouS con-
tributions for Red Cross work during
the past week. Girls who are mem
bers of the society met the men rs
they came from their work and re-
quested contributions to the fund, and
total of $107.55 was the excellent
response. Miss Mabel Flint raised the
largest individual amount.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
OFFICERS OF RESERVE
COMPANY ARE CHOSEN
AT ARM0RY MEETING

Election of officers was the feature
of the regular drill OF the st. Johns
bury Reserve Company. held \ last
night at the Armory. The men elect
ed by roll call the following officers
for. the two different companies: Com
pany A.. Captain. Frank l.. Carr; 1st
Lieutenant, Leigh I. Harvey; End
Lieutenant, +. G.. Story; Company b:
Captain l.. J. Babcock; 1st Lieuten-
ant, w. T. Kerr; End Lieutenant. j. S.
Barker. The officers then elected Hen
ry Ellis. as major, and Harold M.
Ladd, as adjntant, the last named men
the future.
The evening was taken up with
School of the Company" formation,
and the men arc progressing rapidly
with the difficult manoeuvres. After
the evenings work, Adjt. Ladd re-
marked that the men were doing
wonderfully well.''
1t is reported that transportation
for 80 Of the men of tho Reserve Com
pany will he forwarded within q week,
SO that they may go to Fort Ethan
Allen to take the physical examination
and if possible, bring Company D
back to its full complement. II the
recruits succeed in doing this st
Johnsbury will posses one of the very
few full cmpanies in the state regi-
ment
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
NORTH CHURCH LADIES' NIGH.
Supper and Entertainment Was We'll
Attended

The annual ladies' night of the
North Church Brotherhood was held
at the church last eevning. Supper
was served to "A people seated, by the
Ladies of the Round Table, the wait
ers being men from the Brotherhood
Class. After the banquet short
speeches were made by Toastmaster A.
B. Noyes,4 f.. 3. Richards, and c. w.
Steele.
The gathering then adjourned to the
lower rooms where music and read
ings We're given by E. A. Sargent of
Dartmouth College, and several selec-
tfons rendered by the Academy quar-
tet, consisting of Charles F. Branch,
Claude Hinman. Statonn Harris, Paul
Farnham, and Leslie Moyles, pianist.
The music by the quartet was very
good, Mr.. Sargent's songs and read
ings exceptionally clever and interest
ing, and in all most delightful even
ing was fully enjoyed by the Brother
hood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
WAKE UP AMERICA" DAY PARADE
HUGE SUCCESS; 5000 IN Line
Wood, HlIegas, and Taylor Urge Production of Food
AS Vermonts Answer To Boast of Kaiser That
The Country Is Not Behind Wilson

One hundred and forty-two years ago, the Of
the battle Of Lexington Paul Revere took his famous ride
to "Wake Up America to her duty in the fight against
the German King of England. Sunday 5000 men,
and children marched through the streets of ST.
Johnsbu1y between two human banks composed of hun
dreds upon hundreds Of persons to wake Up America
to her duty in the great world fight against the Kaiser
the greatest parade Of any kind ST. ohnsbuy has
seen
Pity that the heroes of that old time could not have
seen vision, the massed crowds of Sunday to show
them how we'll worth fighting and dying for this country
was TO be- What sight it would be have been for them
weaed and enthusiastic through the time took for the
parade to pass given point
It was fitting celebration Of "Wake Up America
day Even the weather did it's part the spring sunshine
lighting up the glorious colos Of old Glory Haunting in
the bamy breeze from buildings along the Streets and
waving proudly from the standards carried by the march
ing patriots, and making St. Johnsbury look indeed a
home to defend to the last drop of ones blood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
TOWN FARM LAND TO
BE TURNED OVER FOR
RAISING OF CROPS

In answer to the appeal of Pres-
dent Wilson that larger crops be rails
ed this year than ever before, to pre-
vent shortage of food, it was agreed
at a meeting of the Board of Select
men Wednesday afternoon to divide the
Hill lot of the Town Farm into plots
of one-half and one-quarter acres, the
plots to be rented to those desiring
to cultivate the land during the COM
ing season. If the ten acres are ta-
ken up, more land in other parts of
the farm will be made available.
r. 1T was decided that the sum of $500
be charged foY' the use of the half acre
kplots and $500 for the quarters. The
produce of the land will be the prop
erty of the lessee, for whatever use
he desires. 1t was made clear that in
the event the land was not properly
cared for and utilized. it would auto-
matically revert 30 the town.
I Through the use of this land it is
expected that much produce can be
raised. and it will be of great value to
the persons taking advantage of this
+ uncommon opportunity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
COMPANY B. PRIVATE.
SHOT AND KILLED

ST. Alhans, April 24.-PriVate Ar
thur j. Sweeney of Company B, fst In
fantry, stationed at Swanton, was shot
and instantly killed at Gao O'Clock last
eevning, the bullet coming from a gun
in the hands of Private J. Mf McCon-
nell also of Company B. 1t is said
that the discharge of the gun was ac-
cident1y, but it is probable that Il su-
perior officer, probably Major Walter
@. Cooley of Brattleboro, who was in
command Of the detachment, in which
Company B is included, will hold an
investigation. ii
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
FARMERS WARNED TO
KEEP SEED POTATOES
III FROM SPECTATORS

Montpelier April 22.-Mr. Frazer
Metzger of the Public Safety Commits
sion today requested the editors of the
various Vermont newspapers to warn
the farmers and patriotic dealers
against selling seed potatoes and
beans to spectators He stated that
all the spectators are needed in the
fields, by the state. BY needing this
appeal and refusing to sell the fore
mentioned articles to unscrupluous
persons, the farmers can be of great
service to 4the country in this great
international crisis and uncertainty.
1t is of the utmost Importance that
the food prices be kept as low as pos
sible at such a time, and the person
al greed of persons whose patriotism
is only Skin deep must be disregarded.
Tho telegram received from Mr..
Metzger is as follows:
Editors please warn farmers and
patriotic Vermont dealers against sell
ing seed potatoes and beans to specu-
lators. State needs all spectators in
field
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
PUBLIC SAFETY CON-
MITTEE MEETING

MONTPELIER. April 23-Thc Vermont
Committee of Public Safety, about 80
attending, discussed tonight important
matters in connection with the COM
ing campaign on food and prepara-
ton for war. 1t adopted 4 resolution
urging the prohibition of the manu-
sacture and sale of spirituouS liquors
during the war, the conservation of
food materials, q gain of efficiency in
service and left the matter in the
hands of Col. Ira l.. Reeves, Col. Es-
tey, and c.. II. Darling. 1t recon-
mended the appointment of Willis N.
Cady to represent the state in a fed
eral trade commission meeting on
food and fuel, to be held in Wash
ington, D.. c., April so.
f DR. j. NJ. Hamilton for the state
committee of American Physicians of
Medical Preparedness was authorized
to so ahead with arrangeme ents FOR Il
camp hospital. The executive COM
mittee was authorized to provide pub
!cityf assistance and "a speakers bu-
rcau. There was a lengthy discus-
sion upon food production and con-
servation.
Prof. Bradley stated that the ex-
Iention service of the state agricultural
college had been thrown open to help
in food. production. j. M. Taylor
secretary of the Greater Vermont as
sociation, offered the cooperation and
help of the Board of Trade :of tl.e
State. c.. W. Gage, and Rev. Fraser
Metzgar discussed food and food con
servation. Gen. Tillotson stated thai
$50 recruits are needed. While the
Federal government has as yet pro
! vided no means for recruiting parties
! the state will undertake this through
| efforts of the home guard. y
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
Dennctt-Arnold

John w. bennett and Miss Lena
Arnold, both of st. Johnsbury, were
united in marriage by Rev. f. s. Toll
man at the home of the bride at AZ
Pearl street last night. The cere-
mony was performed in the presence
of few friends and relatives The
ring service was used after which re-
freshments We're served to the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. bennett will reside at
AZ Pearl street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
To Elect Vfcc-President

White River Junction, April PA
meeting of the Vermont State Fair
Commission is called for Tuesday, May
1, at 11.30 am. in the Office of Sec
retary Fred L. Davis. The business
will include the selection of Q vice
president to succeed Hamilton T.
Baldwin of Wells River, resigned.
Plans and details for the coming state
fair. September Is to 21, will be ad-
vanced and further perfected. En-
tries for the two new 81 900 stake
track events are already in receipt by
Secretary Davis.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-04-25
BENEDICTS HAVE.
BEEN SENT HOME

Eleven non commissioned officers OF
Company ID returned last night from
Fort Ethan Allen. The men were dis
charged from the service because of
the rule which forbids the enlistment
of married men While others are avail
able. This depletion practically strips
the company of officers, and more men
arc urgently needed. Following are
some Of the men who returned:
First Sergeant G. w. Stinson, Sup
ply Sergeant William J.. Cook, Ser
geants George d. Murch, Edward j.
Vigneault, Floyd S. Hartwell. Otis B.
Cutting, John f. Mcnamara, Corpor-
ais Lewis NJ. Fournier, Earl F. Dan
iels, l.. c. Heath. and Clyde Rivers.