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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

A whist party was given Saturday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
CyriIle Rancourt in honor of their VS.
itor, Mrs. Joseph Boissoneau or Eas'
CANADA, Mich, Mrs. Rancourt sister
Among those present were Mrs. 10
seph Boissoneau of East CANADA
Mich, Miss Clara Richard OF AUBURN
Miss Olevine Thibault, Miss Amofe
Thibault, Hector Thihault, EDWARD
Thibault and Edmond Thibault Oh
Skowhegan, Henry Grondin OF Hailo-
we'll Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rancourt'
Mr. and Mrs. Elzeard Rancourt, MI.
and Mrs. Basil Thibodeau, Mr.. anu
Mrs. Rodolph Leblanc, Mr.. ana MIS-
Eugene Roy, Mr.. and Mrs. Euseoe
sayois. Simon Russell. Richard Rus
sol, Fiddle Russell, Adelard Roy oii,
want Gauteau, Alphonse Rancourt anu
Iosenh Cote. At the close OF play re-
freshments were served and the houi
WAS late when the party left Tor NOME
The first prize was won ny WI : ~
y;ha Sayois and the second ny WI.
Ioserh Boissoneau. The first prize TO- ?,
men was awarded to Richard i'us'ei'
ia the second to Joseph Cote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
OPERA HOUSE
Tonight Only, "very Good Eddie"

OF all the musical novelties of the sea.
son. nothing has been more popular than
Very Good Eddie" which is to be seer
here at the Opera house for one per.
Torrance this evening. The company, sc
well chosen, the melodious songs Of Je.
rome Kern and the witty lines of Guy
Bolton-these are all very skilfully i'm.
posed on the excellent farce which mark
ed the beginning of Philip Bartholomew
career as a playwright. 1t was of course
fortunate for all those who ATTEMPTED
to embroider the play that such a good
farce was it's cornerstone. But the spirit
OF the whole entertainment is new and
refreshing. The girls on the stage are
not frescoed in the cubist manner of to-
tenn poles, and the youth who supply the
masculine backing are manly. Jerome
Kern is fortunate in compiling quite the
most popular melodies of the season.
None of his rivals has equaled him. Dave
Ferguson is irresistibly comical, and
there is real stage art to the perform
ance Of Burford Hampden. In fact, ev-
cry character is most attractively
played.
There seems to be much to allure the
public in this new form of entertainment.
At all events. the experiment ought 20
be worth trying for other managers who
are able to get hold of such excellent ma
terial for a musical play, and then to
utilize it so skilfully. The result has
really been a new kind of musical plays
And whoever supposed that such a thing
was possible? Prices $3.50, 81, 75c. and
Soc few good seats left Tel 100
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
RIPLEY

sehhts 'rswford who has been stop
ms ~ Calvin Goodwin's for several
~ has returned To Dexter.
~ and Mrs. Leslie Dexter of Deg
we're IN town over Sunday.
sassherd Hopkins took . two horse
OF grangers 20 St. Adams Satur-
70 the all day meeting.
yrs Dell sLiiiinGs of Harmony. was
.e"h Saturday to visit her brofrer.
~ stafford. who Is III with pneu-
.''a Piper Of Franklin. was q recent
'1.s' u Mrs. Ed Skiiiings
WIS I'd Farrar Is very i'll.
'fsd Herrick OF Dexter. was In town
Va business Saturday.
friends Of Sarah Boynton we're sorry
" near she had TO 30 to Q hospital to
sseufe treatment for her wrist that she
s'ose several weeks ago. her son ac-
Impaired her TO Livermore Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
Letters Advertised

Men-Ben Adams. Plnsien Beane
Ruel Bennett, Charles Boyler, Allan
Gordon, A. w. Higgins, B. w. Jack
son. Paul Jarvis, Arthur l.. Jordan
George Laundry, P. i. Murray. n. D
Newton. B. l.. Perry. Durward Rich
ardson. Frank S. Violet.
Women-Mrs E. NJ. Bradford, Win
fred Carver, Mrs Emma l. Dutton
Madam Arcard Moffett Hattie S
Moody, Miss Fl, Pinkham. Mrs. w. S
Prescott. Miss Martha Robins, Miss
Annie Weston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

That one touch. of nature still makes
the whole world kin was shown yes
terday morning when even though the
mercury was cavorting around the
zero mark a number of people ran out
on to the sidewalk and stood listening
to some music which was waited to
their ears on the frosty air. At first
they thought that spring had come as
the old and popular airs of last sum-
mer's street music came to their ears
in quick succession, but they were at
a loss to guess the cause until at last
it was learned that the music came
from a hurdy gurdy in the express Of
fee, which instrument had been Sc
cured for use in the "Y' circus,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Coach Clinton Thompson ANNOUNCED
on Tuesday that the firm Of Beane &
Cross has very generously donated II
flne bronze medals to him for distribu-
ton at the annual Chizzle -Wizzle in
tercsass track meet which will be held
at city hall. The medals. which will be
awarded to the winners OF hrst places
in the various events. and TO the win
ning relay team and the nearest run
ner-up. will be appropriately engraved
and placed on display in a rev DAYS
in the window of Beane & Cross store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL WEDNESDAY JANUARY a., 1917

member that the doors of the City Hall
open at $50 P. NJ. and the side shows
will be open at Z p. NJ. and the big
show in the main tent will start prompt
'ly at p. M. See the entire show, as
special cars have been arranged for and
will take care of all those attending
from the Waterville. Winthrop and
Togus and Gardiner and Hallowell lines.
Special announcement will be made at a
subsequent date regarding the exact
times of these cars.-Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
COMING EVENTS

Jan. 25-26-Bailum & Barney * Or
Gus. Augusta
Jan. 25-26-Mane Board of Accountancy
meeting for examination of\applicants for
certificates as certified Public Account
ants. City hail. Portland.
Feb. 1-2-Chizzle Wizzle fair or Cohy
High school. Augusta.
Feb. 17-l5th Annual Maine Laundry
mems Association convention. Bangor.
Feb. 19-A-Annual Portland Auto snow
Feb. 22-Governor's Reception, Augusta
Feb. 22-Western Maine Pythian JUDI
lee, Portland.
Jan 27-Annual meeting and banquet OF
Bowdoin Alumni Association OF Portland
and vicinity. Falmouth Hotel.
June 16-21-Bowdoin Commencement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
BELGRADE

Miss Lila Penney teacher IN Au-
e,rsta is at home on the sick list.
The farmers are improving the time
of good shedding by hauling ice ano
great quantities Of lumber ana Darn y
the station.
Stephen Blaisdell expects soon u
have his new sawmill in running ordef
Mellen Adams a Bates graduate has
accepted position as teacher in Madl-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
COLONIAL
1.-THE Dark Silence" a Brady Produc-
ton Introducing the Famous Clara
kimhalI Young; THE Double Penal
ty," Strong Two-Pa Unicorn
Drama; Dads Masterpiece" Com
edy; Reel Life; Others

The Dark Silence" Brady-made pro
duction, introduces to Augusta audiences
Clara kimball Young, one of the mos,
beautiful and gifted dramatic stars N
the film world. And "The Dark Silence
is one of the finest pictures she ever APP
peared in. The story is most timely,
having for its base the battlefelds and
hospitals of Europe. Derwent and Mil
dred, art students in Paris, meet and
fall in love. Derwent is suddenly called
to England, and DR.. Martinez, who also
loves Mildred, places false construction
on his departure and also intercepts the
lovers letters. War is declared and Der
went enlists and Mildred becomes a Re.
Cross nurse. He becomes blinded ana
later proposes to Mildred believing her to
be Jeanette, nurse. The action is
swift and sharp and gives Miss Young a
fine opportunity to display her remark
able talent
THE Double Penalty" is a fine two-part
drama of the western type and there are
also included comedies and reel life.
Colonial Peerless orchestra at matinee
and evening performances.
Theda Bara in Romeo and Juliet
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

DIR. Cecil w. Clark. who had for a
year been practicing in Augusta, has
given UP his Office here and left Mon
day for Newtonville, Mass, where he
has decided to locate. During his stay
here he has made many friends, who
regret to have him leave. Before leav-
Ing Augusta DR.. Clark resigned the
position of city physician and the va
cancy has been filled by the appoint
ment by w. J. O'Connor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

4 the last meeting of Fernwooo
grange one candidate was ms, 49,
in the third and fourth ovsi Ne
one member was re-instaiieo. W. .
Della Gould was elected organis' NJ
freshments were served in the uppe'
,,au Literary program was omitted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

City Marshal Tyler, who is confined
to his home on Sewall street suffering
from an attack of the grip, was re-
ported Tuesday to be somewhat i'm
proved and it is thought possible that
he may be able to be out by the end of
the week. During such times as he is
incapacitated Deputy Marshal Nc
Causland will act in his stead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

The mercury made q run Monday
night for a low temperature and sue
ceeded in reaching at o'clock Tues
day morning a point about 10 degrees
below zero according to some ther-
mometers. but the average appears to
have been from zero to two degrees
below. At noon on Water street Their
mometers registered from 2S to 81 de-
crees above zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Co. NJ of the I'd Maine Infantry, sta
toned at Augusta, will hold its regu-
lar meeting this Wednesday evening
at the armory, and included in the bus
mess of the evening will be the cleo
ton of a first lieutenant of the COM
pany and also the filling of such va
cancies as may be occasioned by that
cleo ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

The Lithgow library is in want of
the November and December u316)
copies of the Re'iew of Reviews, and
the publishers cannot supply them Il
anyone has these copies ami will do
nate them to tie library the kindness
will be appre4i tied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Mrs. John Burke, who some time ago
underwent surgical treatment at the
Augusta General hospital, has SO far
recovered that she left the hospital
Tuesday afternoon for her home on
Oak street. Her many friends will be
glad to learn that she is doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Fifty seats have been reserved for
citizens of Augusta who will want to
hear ex-President Taft on Our World
Relationships" in the City Opera
house. Waterville. Feb. IA. Afternoon
reception for all ticket holders. Order
your ticket of Prof. Herbert c. Libby,
Wateryille today-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Among the marriage intentions
which have this week been recorded at
the office of the city clerk, are those of
Cleophas Letourneau and Elizabeth
Grouse of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Friends of Miss Helen Jones, who
recently underwent a slight surgical
operation at the Augusta General hos
pital, will be pleased to learn that she
Is improving rapidly. although still
confined to her home on Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Charles Shaw began Tuesday morn
ing the work Of harvesting lot of ice
for local use. the ice being taken from
Greeley pond. near Togus. The ice
will be housed at the old Lambard
farm on hospital street. and it is un-
derstood that Mr.. Shaw intends to
house about 1000 tons. The ice now be-
ing cut Is from 16 to II inches thick,
clear as crystal and Of good quality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Daniel Webster Of Bangor, Maine
superintendent for the American Ex-
press Co. was in Augusta Tuesday on
matters OF business connected with the
local office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

The Augusta Rifle Club held a prac
tice shoot at the "Y" rifle range on
Monday evening, and some very good
scores were made by many of the
members. There is keen spirit of ri
valryr developing between this club and
the Maccabees. who are to shoot on
next Monday night at the "Y.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
Belorade Grange

Belgrade grange will hold an all-das
meeting next Saturday, Jan. 70 6roth
or Libby, secretary of the Maine ota'e
grange. will be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

A. A. Nelson, who recently sold his
Photographic studio in this city will
leave on the 6.3S train this morning for
Salem, Mass, where he will for the
future make his home. Mr.. Nelson has
purchased the well-known Hopkins
studio in Salem and his Augusta
friends will wish him the best of sue
cess in his new field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Miss Margaret Osborne Of the cler-
ical force of the First National Gran
lite Bank. is taking an enforced rest
from duty and is at her home in the
eastern part Of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Alderman o. Fl. Anderson left on the
Monday night Pullman for Portland,
called there by the critical illness of
his brother-in law, Arthur Peterson,
formerly of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

The next basketball in which tie
Cony High school team will take part
is scheduled for next week. when the
local boys will play the Edward Little
High school five, which won from Cony
in Augusta, on the Auburn floor. The
Cony boys are determined to win this
second game. so that the third of the
series will give them chance to finally
defeat their former victors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Mrs. Catherine McAdams and son
Edward passed Sunday in Chelsea at
the home Of Mr.. AMI Mrs. S. J.. New
comb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

+. G. Emerson Of Portland, route
agent for the American Express Co.,
was in the city Tuesday for a portion
Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

me ohicers Of Salmon Lake grange
ain belgrade were installed SatuY-
~ evening. Jan. 10 by Past Master
'''aes Tebbetts Of Belgrade Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

orders filled for ladies' satin slip
pers for dancing. ETC., at Cadarette's,
Opera House block.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Signs of worms are: De-
ranged stomach, swollen up
per lip, sour stomach, Often
sive breath, hard and full
belly with occasional grip
ings and pains about the
navel. pale face of leaden
tint, eyes heavy and dull,
twitching eyelids, itching OF
the most. itching of the rec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
Local Matters

The Armitage Club will hold food
sale at o'clock Saturday afternoon at
the Parish house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

out on tongue. starting during sleep, slow
fever.
DR.. True's Elixir, the so years time
tried Family Laxative and Worm En-
the vim and vigor to your child. No bet
ter Laxative made for young or old. Mr..
Horace Chenery, Of Belmont. Maine. re-
ports that he buys II large bottles at A
time. Csc, SOC and s1.00 at all dealers Ad-
vice free Special treatment for tape
worms Send for book. Write to me.
Auburn. Maine. Na> thI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Nothing doing Tuesday at the mu
nicipai court aside from the usual run
OF civil matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Col. William 3. SHELTON of Lewiston
was among the visitors Tuesday in the
city and called at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Mrs. Nettie f. Whitney of Fairfield
- passing few days in the city as
the guest OF Mrs Q. r. Wellman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
LOCAL NOTICE.

The biographical sketches for mem
bers Of the Maine Senate and House
Of Representatives are on sale at the
State House, G. w. Quimby's Art store.
J. F. Pierce and Kennebec Journal OF.
Ace. jan5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
Worms SAP ChiIdren's Health

Mothers often wonder why their chill
dren are not rugged and hardy. In a
vast number of cases the trouble is
Worms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Former Governor William T. Haines
OF Waterville was in Augusta Tuesday
FOR a portion Of the day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
Teachers Meetings.

Jan. 25-3-Thursday and Friday, ARGOS
took county, Houlton.
Jan. 25-@-Tbursday and frlday, HAN
cock county. Ellsworth.
Feb. s-Friday, Kennebec county, Wat
erville.
Feb. 16-Friday, Eastern Penobscot
county, Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

new lot of stamped goods in at
Hinckley G. O'Connelrs. Also "Royal
Society" underwear in packages
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

British demand loan offered to Chi
cago institutions by ]. p Morgan &
Co. is said to be for s5o.0o0,00o In
terest is per cent. and the loan Sc
cured by 90 per cent high grade Am
orleans listed on Stock Exchange. 10 per
cent Americans of lesser grade, and 80
per cent. Canadian and neutral securi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

The unique distinction and honor OF
being the only woman mayor of a city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24
NOTICE

N9hc. Is hereby given that the un-
.. shed has been appointed MIX In
oi Augusta All laws regarding
,n,shdllng and sale " milk will be
snlid9w xrNccr.rv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

Always a fresh supply of our nome
made Bran Bread. Weber & Kew
EFT. Augusta, and Branch Store. HALO
well. tan2sd5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-24

in the United States belongs to Mrs.
Z. E. Starcher. who has been elected
to that high Office at Umatilla, Ore.
and what is more she defeated her
husband. who was also plnninR.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
WM. WEBER WAS FREIGHTER
IN DICKINSON IN EARLY DAYS

The Herington Times in reporting
the death of William Weber, Sr, says
he was one of the county's first set.
tiers. He was born in Germany in
1910 and came to America when he
was sixteen years of age or in 1856
| locating in Wisconsin where he re-
NAMED about two years. He then
came to Milk creek in Waubunsee
county and later to Shady Brook. He
died on the farm where he took up
lis residence over fifty years ago.
Last November he and his wife, who
has since died, celebrated their gol-
den wedding anniversary, their chill
dren and a number of other relatives
being in attendance
In the early day Mr.. Weber was
freighter With an ox-team he haul
ed freight from frontier posts to the
settlements.
He is survived by seven children as
follows. Mrs. Minnie Ludeman of
Coyington, oklahoma; Mrs. Amelia
Czarnowsky Of Lincolnville, Mrs.
Bertha Tucker of Hope, Robert Web
er of Harrington, Martin Weber of
lIerington, Louis Weber of Nashville,
Kansas, and VIM, Weber of Wood
bine
Mr. Weber was an Industrious and |
thrifty farmer, an honest, straight |
forward man, who made many friends
N his long residence here Tuesday |
Il last week he was raking wheat |
stubble and attempted to drive the
AXE from one field to another thru
IN opening in a stone fence. One
Wheel ran against rock and the
ongue broke, the horses running off
md dragging Mr. Weber quite a dis
Jaw the horses dashing across the
ield and went over to find Mr.. Weber
,adly injured. He was conscious for
time and told how the accident oc-
urred, His death followed Thursday
morning.
Although II years of age, the de-
eased had enjoyed the best of health
nd insisted on doing a mans work
very day against the protests of his
hildren who desired that he take
hings easy in his old age
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
HACIENDA K-WALLACE SHOW
COMING TO SALIVA AUG. IL

The Hagenback Wallace Circus
one of the largest circus organiza-
tons in the world, will exhibit in Sa-
lima Monday, August 10. Excursion
agents of the circus have arranged
for round trip tickets on the railroads
and other lines of travel In as much
as the Observation-Disclosures shows is
the largest circus to visit this section
of the country this season, two ca
pacity crowds are anticipated by the
management. While the title of the
circus remains the same as it has
been for many years, let the organic
alton is an American one, being own
ed and operated by Edward Ballard.
Three special trains are utilized to
transport the circus from city to city.
Performances will be given at 81
and s p. m A three mile long street
parade will leave the show grounds
at 0 o'clock the day of the exhibition
and will pass through the principal
downtown streets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
ANOTHER CLAIMANT FOR
HONOR OF NAMING TOWN

Mrs. F. ]. Nevin sends to the Re-
Hector from California, statement
made to her by Mrs. Laura Hudson
| Creighton, who says that a friend
of her husband named Abilene. Mrs
Nevin, who is at Long Beach, says
Mrs Creighton spends part of the
year there and was greatly interested
in Abilene which she said had been
named for her daughter. The state
ment furnished by Mrs. Creighton is:
I'm March, 1871, when the St.
Louis & San Francisco railroad was
about completed, among the men Sc
lected from the various towns to
name the new stations, were two of
my friends, Milan S. Beckwith, of
Lebanon, Mo-, and Col. John S. Rich
ardson, of Springfield. My husband,
Col. James II. Creighton, was in this
committee, but owing to the arrival
of a baby daughter in our home, was
unable to be away from home. AS
Mr.. Beckwith was passing through
Springfield, being a very good friend
of my girlhood days in Lebanon, he
called to see me; and in leaving
remarked he would bring
the baby a present when he returned
from the trip. And the present was
the naming of town in Kansas
Abilene. My daughters name is real
y Abilena, but Mr.. BeckwithI, think
ng it was Abilene, gave the town
that name. My daughter is now
Mrs. Shirley Christy of Phoenix, Ar
IONA, where she has built and con
Iucts beautiful and prosperous con
of music
The facts are that there was an
abilene for ten years before 1871. T.
> Jersey settled on Mud creek in
$50, and the next year or in 1861,
aid out the first plat of the town.
lrs. Hersey was a great Bible stud
mt and she named the town. The
lame appears once in the Bible, in
luke 81, which refers to "Lysanias,
he tetrarch of Abilene"
The railroad. the Kansas Pacific,
,as built through here in 1867 and
he cattle trade had been in opera
ion four years when Mrs. Creigh
on says the town was named.