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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
WAR PLANS MAKE MERGER
OF TROOPS IMPERATIVE

In letter received yesterday by
Governor Capper from Newton d.
Baker. secretary of war. it is set forth
that the order consolidating the Mis-
souri, and Kansas troops now at Camp
Doniphan. Fort Sill. will have to
stand. The secretary explains that
this will be necessary TO carry out the
plans Of the war department made
with the allies in France Thru Gov
ernor Capper's influence it was ex-
pected that the consolidation might
be held up. Nov there Is 20 hope
for Company II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
QUEEN TAKES ANOTHER
RACE IN FAST TIME

II. r Nethaway returned from
Burlington bringing home Or. Conk-
Inns Queen OF Abilene" who won
the 2:18 race in straight heats last
week lsest time was 2:1slb This
closes the season and Mr. Nethaway
leaves this week for his home in De-
troit after a most successful series
with the fast Abilene mare.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
LOCAL BOARD RECEIVED
WORD FROM GEO. OFFUTT

The local draft board today receiv-
ed word from George Offutt, the one
Dickinson county man who failed to
report at Camp Funston when he was
called. As he was in Ohio when he
was called. he reported at Camp SHEER
man, Ohio. At first it was feared
that Offutt was a deserter but this
clears all suspicion and Dickinson
has no slackers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
MARSHALL WANTED THE GUN
But j. d. Walters Said He Had NJ
Right To Have It.

A case that even amused the judge
was tried in the j. p. Quinn court
this afternoon Some time ago Floyd
Walters was arrested in Solomon for
carrying a concealed weapon re-
volver. The marshall refused to give
the gun back to the boy and Floyd s
father, ]. d. Walters, who claimed
that the gun belonged to him,
brought suit against Marshall Gould.
Mr.. Walters was given back his gun
and the marshall paid the costs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
EVANGELICAL CHURCH HAS
A RIG BOOSTER PARADE

novel booster stunt was pulled
Off Sunday by the Evangelical
Sunday School of this city. An auto
parade made a circuit of the princi-
pie streets of the city. A truck load
of youngsters led followed by line
of cars several blocks in length. An
interesting program at the church
was also given
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
WITH THE SOLDIER BOYS =
OUT AT CAMP BROWNE 4

%
Another newspaper man went to
the front today, Warren Reese, who
has been long years with the Chron-
lisie. He has done faithful work in
his business relations and will make
good soldier He is the second to
20 from the newspaper offices Of this
town, Francis Little OF the Reflector
being already lieutenant at Camp
/ Funston
Not often is company reviewed
IS major general while wearing its
entire equipment but Company II
accomplished the feat
~ Ea "a
The boys at Camp Funston are
reading brand new magazines, bear
ing late September and October dates. !
Several sacks Of magazines have been
,eceived from the Kansas City post |
office, each magazine carrying its II
cent stamp, The postmarks indicate
that people in lola, Sedan. Republic,
Rucklin, Emporia ,Hardtner, Whiting,
Auburn. Russell. Jewell. Harper,
Brownell, Kanopolis, Kansas City
Newton and Osborne, Kan, and many
ether points have remembered to send
.heir magazines while new
NJ M m
Weren't those some guns the sol
1iers carried last evening at the
ceremony OF retreat. The boys carried
them well, the guns looked well, act
"a we'll, but didn't shoot well as they
ere made OF wood
n ~ ~
Dr. A. +. Harrison left today for
opeka with Harvey w crumrine
Bho will be operated on for appendi- ]
tits. DR.. Harrison will also take I
are of the other two Company H pa {
i1nts. who are in the hospital there. ]
~ N n :
The favorite song Of the soldiers is, c
Marching Thru Belgium" sung to [
he tune Of Marching Thru Georgia. [
they often sing it at $50 in the 6
morning when they are on their way @
. breakfast. '
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
Had Class Outing.

Schenefelt.
Had Class Outing.
Glass No. ! of the Abilene Meth
odist Sunday school held an enjoya-
BILE outing on Oct 3, at the home of
one of its members. The hospitality
was generous, the greeting cordial
and the spirit genial. A fine repast
was served at noon that met every
requirement of feast. The afternoon
was spent in social way into which
entered social chat, "reminiscences,
discussions of the events of these try
Tug times. A poll was taken that
showed there were % present, and
the years numbered l,436. There
was a little hesitancy on the part of
some who passed the three score and
ten line, to respond tho all were
gratified with the result One thing
is manifest, not only do the Juveniles
of the community attend the NJ. E.
Sunday school, but that those of ma
tured years are found there. All in
tent on knowing the way of life. A
season of devotion was held and each
one joined reverently in the service
wlile the prayer of Thanksgiving and
earnest desire for strength to do the
will of Him from whom all our bless
ings come, was offered Rev. F. s.
Altman, Glass Teacher
& AA
The Loyal Berean class of the
Christian Sunday school was enter
tanned at the home Of Mr. and Mrs
]. j. Jeffcoat, Tuesday evening
was served by the social com
mittee, after which a short business
session was held The next meeting
will be held at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. H. A. Crane on East Fourth
Gherwin-Cook.
Miss Mae Sherwin and Mr. Wesley
Cook were married at the Lutheran
church Wednesday afternoon at
0 o'clock, Rev. l. B. Heisy officiating.
Only immediate friends and relatives
we're present.
This announcement is of unusual
interest to this community. The bride
/ daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Sherwin is one of Chapman's most
charming young ladies and is very
popular with the young people Of
his city The groom is connected
With the lnterurban r. r. at juno
ion City and the happy couple expect
O make their home in that city
Best wishes for long and pros
,erous life together go with them
rom their many Chapman friends. !
Chapman Advertiser.
Sc q
MyerS-Boyce.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

The wooden guns which the bog
are carrying we're made at the ]. l.
Kruger lumber yard. Mr. Kruger
gave them to the company and they
serve the purpose Of a gun very vel
except when an enemy Is approach
ing They are made of soft rine
wood
VI W. WI
Last night when the temperature
began TO drop the soldiers began
getting cold One man put on his
uniform then covered up with two
blankets and still he was cold. How
ever, Fort Sill is a little warmer
than Abilene
~ W ~
A visitor 10 Camp Browne said,
What are all those small mounds
there for?" The small mounds OF
which the visitor spoke were made
by soldiers sentenced to hard work
First the victim digs deep hole
and then fills il up
"a VI 20
Out OF money and no pay for two
is the predieament in which
the soldiers find themselves There
do not seem to be many indications
that the money will be here for
some time. either
- ~ ~
When the Arizona men dragged
heir billy goat into camp at Fun
iton the colonel inspecting them de-
handed sternly, who's goat is
hat?" The big, lanky cowboy, who
vas leading the animal never crack
ID a smile as he answered, The
Iaiser's, sir. HIN. very WE'LL
,ass on, ordered the colonel grin
,reaking over his face.
A letter to Dr. William McInerney
rom hhfolu RuyeI a. lamp Dohi-
han. tells of the life in the band
here. When the consolidation Of
he Third Kansas and the Fourth
lissouri took place, a number OF
lans concerning the band were
hanged and 80 Harold will stay
here while otherwise be was to be
The water supply is
citing short and, according to one
fficer, unless It rains within a
eek, the entire camp will be NOV
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

One of the most enjoyable social
occasions of the season occurred last
Thursday afternoon at the spacious
home of Mrs John Benfield at Kipp,
when the members of the Ladies Aid
and Missionary Society of Mt. Pleas
ant Presbyterian church were enter
tanned by the Ladies Aid Of the Kipp
Presbyterian church. About thirty
five of the Mt. Pleasant church mem
bers were present. Upon the arrival
of the guests, they were received by
president of the society Mrs. Chas. e.
Gillum, assisted by the ladies of the
formal introduction of the visitors,
entertainment committee. After a
the house was called to order by the
president, Mrs. Gillum, who extend
ed a hearty welcome to the guests,
after which she proceeded with thel
regular order of business. The meet
ing was opened by q song and a j
prayer by the pastor, the Rev. H. P.
Alexander Piano selections were
rendered by Mrs. Alfred Spellman,
Mrs ]. b. McFarlin and Mrs. Hollis.
The meeting closed with a prayer by
the Rev Maxwell Following came
the social hour. The house decora-
tions consisted by potted plants and a
profusion of various cut flowers.
Carnations were used as favors for
the guests A delicious luncheon was
served by the committee.
Mrs. Grin Snider and Miss Eileen
Bannigan were hostesses at the home
of the former to thirty young ladies
last evening. The party was given
in honor of Miss Carrie Lee. A mock
wedding was the big feature of the
The groom was
named Judson and the bride Carrie. {
Refreshments were served at late '
hour.
y |
The Golden Belt Social Club held
its regular meeting at the home of
Mrs. Cecilia Whitehair Thursday
afternoon. Owing to the absence Of
the president, Mrs. Millie Rice the j
vice president had charge Of the
meeting. 1t was decided to have a
Halloween party and Mrs. Madden, $
Mrs. Grove and Mrs. Scurlock were v
lpointed as entertainment committee \
md Mrs. Haynes, Misses Grace Gar
ter and Ruth Johnson as refreshments
committee for the affair. At the
lose of the meeting delicious re- {
reshments we're served.
The visiting guests included Mrs o
ohm Whitehair Sr., Mrs. George kol- I
nan, Mrs Robert Clapp, Miss Wayne "
Goodnight, Miss Anna Hughes, Mrs.
ohm Julian of Wellington and Miss II
Of Oklahoma. Mrs. a
agnes Whitehair will be hostess to 5
he club at the next regular meeting, G.
october IS. p
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
CHANGE THE MEN
FROM CANTONMENTs TO NATION
AL GUARD DIVISIONS.
First Statement Given Out Telling
Just Where and What win Be-
come of the Soldiers at
Cantonments.

Many persons wonder what will he
done with the Abilene and Dickinson
county drafted men who are now at
Camp Funston. Orders issued today
to commanders of national army can
tonments disclose for the first time
the war departments complete plans
for the training and organization of
the first 100000 Of the national
army. Shortage of men in the three
national guard divisions in the south,
the Thirtieth, the Thirty-first and
Thirty-ninth, coupled with decision
to form new national army division
of negro troops, has made necessary
readjustment of the forces at fiji
teen of the sixteen environments. The
geographical complexion of three ma
tional army divisions will be chang
ed entirely as result.
Fill Up National Guard.
General Bliss, chief of staff, is
sued this explanation:
THE selected men now being gath
cred into the sixteen national army
will be used to form
the first force of 100000 men au-
in the act of congress, APP
proved May IS, 1917, and to fill up
the national guard divisions Of the
new organization. The balance of the
BS7 900 selected men will be used TO
the voluntary enlist
nents for the special and technical
that are such an important
part of the organization of modern
army 1t is expected that voluntary
nts for the regular army will
,e enough to keep that branch of the
lation's forces filled up to strength
transferring men to it from
his first selection for the national
rmy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
Columbian Club Delegates.

The Columbian club elected the fol-
loving delegates and alternates to the
Fifth District Federation of Women S
clubs to be held at Manhattan Oct.
3O-31 and Nov Delegates-Mr
II. ]. Hodge, Mrs j. E. Johntz, Mrs.
II A. Anderson Mrs. c. NJ. Troup;
alternates, Mrs. J W. Howe. Mrs. j.
r. Nicolay, Mrs. Theo. Nusz, Mrs. O..
F.. Wickliffe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
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SOCIAL DO|NCS OF THE WEEK
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The d. NJ C. club was delightfully."-
entertained at the home of Mrs H.
Yuhl Thursday afternoon, September
27. Fourteen members were pres
ent and spent the time in different
ways, some crocheting and others do
ing Red Cross knitting. Mrs. Yuhl
served a dainty luncheon consisting
of fruit salad, cake and coffee. She
was assisted by Mrs. Hilcbar and Miss
Esther Hilchor who are visiting her
from Kansas City. Other guests pres
ent were Mrs. Dieken of California,
Mrs. VIII Stroda and Miss Minerva
Schenefelt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

Clean ola papers for sale At the
Reflector office; SC a bunals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
MyerS-Boyce.

Miss Bessie Myers and Lawrence
Vernon Boyce were married by d. w
Tappen. probate judge, this afternoon
Both reside in Lovewell
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
An Interesting Character

John B. Jobson, the inventor Of
the remarkable plow which bears his
name, and eXpOunder of progressive
theories Of soil tillage, is one of the
most interesting characters in Geor.
gia. He Is even more remarkable
than anything he has yet produced,
for his gritty struggle for over fifty
years to. realize the big dream Of his
life marks him as man OF unusual
tenaciiy of purpose and unswerVing
faith in the soundness of his own
judgment.
Born in Houston county, Georgia,
sixty-six years ago. John b. JobSon
was brought up to know tho 1alua os
honest toll. When nineteen years Of
hand at $3.50 per month, and 1t was
his duty 10 get up at daybreak and
blow the horn to start 46-plow
plantation on its long summer.day
stretch Of activity.
II was just at this time and on
this very plantation that young Job.
son began to study tho underlying
culture, and then and there he con-
ceived the idea Of a deep reaching
tiller that would be practical for Tho
average farmer. Even In those days
he worked and schemed to get an In.
strument that would prevent the clay
from being brought to the top to
, bake and clod. d..
practical, and we're laid aside for
many years, until he became an ex.
,, pert mechanically as well as a8ricul.
turally. When he did complete his
famous plow, about the year 1905, he
continued to conduct experiments
ard further perfect it until now he
believes his work is finished and that
nothing further remains to be- done
but to give the result Of his labor to
the people. ""
As announced in recent Issue OF
this paper, the .JODson Common
Sense Systenl has been brought tC
our county aud is being intrcduced
by some of the most prominent and
public spirited merchants and lead
Copies of the official paper Of the
Jobson System, Common Sense
Farming" is being given out free OF
charge to all who call on these mer.
chants. The paper gives full par.
ticulars regarding Mr.. Jobson's plow
and contains much valuable informa
tion on other topics. II is spicy, read.
, able and extremely useful.
TO secure one of them our readers
Jobson agencies:
hutchinson Bros, of West Union.
Ballenger Hdwe & Furn. Co., Of
Seneca.
G. w. Pitchford, Of Walhalla.
Matheson Hdwe. Co., of Westmin-
ster.
(For the county Of Spartanburg,
alone, there are actually 81 Jobson
| agencies, and it is understood that
there are many other firms in Oconee
| county who have applied and will nc
| doubt be enrolled )-Ady.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Now HOI1 Locals.

New Hope, Oct. 8..-Special: Ar
thur Thompson, Of Greenville, spent
the weekend among friends hore.
Miss Blanche Cox spent from Sat-
urday till Tuesday among relatives in
Atlanta.
MIR. and Mrs. Sam Thomas, Mrs.
w. L. Miller and Miss Mittie Wood
visited In Greenville last Monday.
Miss Lille 'Glazener, who is at
tending Walhalla High School, visit
ed homefolks Saturday and Sunday.
The health Of this community is
very good at present, only little Miss
Kate Miller has diphtheria. 1t is
thought to be not serious case.
Mrs. l. p. Knox attended the
Georges Creek school reunion, held
at the home OF Mrs l.. NJ Bcrry. of
Richland last Thursday, She re-.
ports q fine time amCng her old
sGhoolmntes
Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. a. Wood and fam.
i!y, OF Seneca, spent a few hours in
this section recently.
Many friends sympathiZe with Mr..
and Mrs. J. r.. Patterson in the death
OF their 1S-months-old baby, which
occurred at their home last Thurs
day. The child was sick only a few
hours. The remains were laid to
rest in the New Hope cemetery last
Friday afternoon.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Sixteen British Vessels Lost.

London, Oct. 10.-British mer-
chant vessels over I, 900 tons sunk by
mine or submarine in the last week
number ID, according to the official
statement of the British admiralty
tonight. Two vessels under 1900
tons and three fishing vessels also
We're sunk. The summary:
Arrivals, 2,519; sailings, 2,632.
British merchant vessels over 1,
600 tons sunk by mine or submarine
including one previously, ID; under
1900 tons, including Ole previously
two.
Fishing vessels sunk, three.
British vessels unsucce 'efully at
tackled. including three previously
five.
(The report shows an increase OF
three vessels OF more than 1000
tons over the admiralty's weekly re-
port Of last week, but the figures are
the same as those Of the previous
week with regard TO vessels in the
small category.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
GIVE YOUNGSTERS A CHANCE.
New Draft Law VIII Have to he
Passed, Says Kahn.

washington, Oct. 11.-Represen-
tative Kahn, Of California, the Re-
publican who led the administration
forces in the House when the army
draft law was passed, said to-day a
new draft act would have to be pass
ed at the next session of Congress- to
reach the many young men who have
become 21 years old since May 1S.
last, and that it probably would
amend the existing law so as to regis
ter youths from 16 or II to become
automatically subject to call on
reaching the age of 81. Mr.. Kahn
also said he intended to make fight
for universal training law and an
act to deal with alien slackers with
out violating treaty obligations.
Sixty per cent Of the American
boys are being rejected for physical
disability, a percentage that is APP
palling,' said Mr.. Kahn. THAT
means that six Of ten young men be-
tween the ages OF 81 and 81 are so
deficient physically that they cannot
be taken into the United States
army, fact that must be a revela-
tion to thinking people Of the coun-
try, though the proportion of the de-
ficient is not quite as great as was
the case in England. Universal train
ing would give the men thorough
knowledge OF hygiene and sanitation
and develop a race Of men strong
physically and mentally"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
To Cure q Cold In Ono Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine. It stops the
Cough aud Headache and works off the Cold
Druggists refund money II It fails to cure
+. w. GROVES signature on each box. 3oc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Piles Cured In 6 to II Days

Your druggist will refund money II PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF Itching,
Blind bleeding or Protruding Piles In 6to l4days.
The first application gives Ease and Rest. SOC.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER
Has been used for all ailments tha

are caused ny disorderod stomach
ana inactive liver, such as sick head
acne, constipation. sour stomach.
nervous indigcstiOn, Fermentation Of
FOOD, palIitatlon Of the heart caused
by gaso& IN the stomach. August
Flower is a gentle laxative, regulates
digestion both in stomach and intes-
tines, cleans and sweetens the sto-
mach and alimentary canal, stimu-
lates the liver to secrete the bile and
impurities from the blood. 25 and
75-cent bottles. Sold by Bells drug
StOre-AdV2.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17

j. Il i i !. !. i. i. !. !. !. j. !.
i TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. j.
!. + + i. i. i. !. i !. i. !. !. !.
II. G. Harbin.
Whereas, the Great Geometrician
of the Universe has seen fit in His
infinite wisdom, to call our brother,
II. c. Harbin, from labor to refresh
ment: Therefore be 1t resolved
l. That Seneca Lodge reveres his
memory, as he was one OF its oldest
and most faithful and life members.
2. That we extend our sympathies
to his family in their bereavement.
8. That blank page in our rec
ords be dedicated to his memory.
4. That a copy Of these resolutions
be sent to his family and to our coun-
ty papers.
IDr) J s. &tribling,
John Myers,
t.. +. McLeGs Committee. 4.
Whenever You Necd o General Tonic
Take Groves.
The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic Is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
we'll known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 60 cents.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
ed war machinery, they are simply
playing hide-and-whoop.

playing hide-and-whoop.
Some Civil War Facts.
want to give some historic facts
about the army of Northern Virginia.
Gen. Forrest said that war meant
fighting and fighting meant killing.
at the battle of Chickamauga, Gen.
Polk commanded an army corps, and
he commanded the right wing, Long
street the center. About the time
we were to plunge into the vortex
Gen. Polk and Gen. Longtsreet came
riding by. Gen. Polk waved his hat
over his head and said: "Aim low,
boys; kill their bodies, and God have
mercy on their souls" He was an
Episcopal bishop. 1t was on the
18th and goth Of September, 1868,
when this battle was fought, and
when nature spread her sable robe
over the bloody plain 1880 Confed-
crates lay dead on the field. At Get
tysburg, in the three days battle, 81
$50 men were slain; The Seven
Days Battle in front Of Richmond,
3,2S6 were left dead on the field;
Second Manassas, 1853 were slain;
Sharpsburg, Md, 1872 were killed
in one day, on the 18th Of Septem-
ber, 1862; charlottesville, 1865
killed; at The Wilderness, Va, L.
G30 killed; Cold Harbor, $50; Win
chester, 2S5: Cedar Creek, 339; Ben
tonville, 2S9; Seven Pines, $50
killed. All these were killed out
right, and the list does not include
those who died Of wounds. They will
run up into the thousands. There
were many other battles, some Of
greater magnitude than the above,
which | cannot now give for want Of
facts. All these killed that | have
given were from the Army of North
ern Virginia.
At some other time | will give the
number killed in the army of the
West, and also what each State lost
in killed and wounded. These fig
ures are correct, according to Gen.
| Lees own report. And yet I'm told
that only per cent Of the men in
| the worlds var are killed in battle
| That being the case, there is no tell
ing when this war will end, for the
enemy will have to be killed or
caught alive before it's over. All of
the Confederates killed in the bat
ties named were killed in the open !;
no trenches, no dynamite, no poison
gas, no gatling-guns; no air or un-
derwater fighting either.
j. Russell Wright.
| Seneca, Rt. No. l
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-17
Fiery Eczema and Skin Eruptions
Readily Yield to This Old Remedy

This wonderful remedy is without an
equal as blood purifier, being prob
ably the oldest blood medicine on the
market. It has been sold by drug
gists for fifty years.
You are invited to write to-day
for complete and full advice as to
the treatment of your own case. Ad-
dress, Chief Medical Adviser, Swift
Specific Co., Dept. II Atlanta, Ga.