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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-20
CAN Still Enlist
MEN LIABLE TO DRAFT MAY BE
TAKEN INTO REGULARS.
But They Must Volunteer Thru Lo-
cal Boards and White Men On
ly viii Be Accepted-A
Few Branches Filled.

The local board today received a
letter from Provost Marshal General
Crowder, stating that new rules
have been issued under which men
of draft age may join the colors at
their own request. White men only
will be accepted, and they may en-
list only in the infantry, signal
corps, medical corps and quartermas-
ter's department. Supply conditions
are such that no man can be &C
cepted in the coast artillery, field ar
tillery, cavalry or engineers corps.
Volunteer enlistments in the reg
ular army by men Of draft age ended
at noon last Saturday, and they may
be indicted into service now only
thru their local boards
General Crowder's telegram speci-
fed these camps to which men ac-
cepted to the special services open
to them may be sent:
Aviation section, signal corps, to
Kelly Field, San Antonio, Tex; land
division, signal corps, Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan. medical department to
medical officers training camp,
Fort Riley, Kan; by local boards
west of the Mississippi river Quar-
termaster corps, Camp Joseph E.
nance department, Raritan Depot,
Raritan, N. j.; infantry to Fort Nc
Dowell, Cal, by local boards of Pa
cific Coast states, and to Camp
Greene, Charlotte, N. G., by all 9TH
er boards.
Transportation and subsistence ex-
pense to the camps are to be furnish
ed volunteers by the local boards,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-20
COMPANY III BOYS WILL
NOT BE HOME CHRISTMAS
BY sergt. John Fry.

Camp Doniphan, Dec. 17.-Thank
you very much for. the sweater, as
do not know of anything that l
would have appreciated more than a
sweater. We are out every day and
can use good, warm things. Alvin
Heskett has been transferred to Co.
B. 139th infantry, but is in the hos
pital at present. Fifteen OF twenty
men have been transferred to dif-
ferent companies in our regiment,
but are where we can see each other
most any time. We are out of quar-
antine and with the rest of the com
pany, that is, the Missouri company
| am assistant platoon leader to
Lieut.. McManigal and Charles kirk
is assistant to Lieut.. Lucier | nave
first platoon, Charles Kirk has sec
ond platoon and the Missouri SER
geants have third and fourth pla-
toons so it was divided, half Kan
sas and half Missouri. A platoon Is
a separate unit just like company.
There are four platoons to a COM
many and about sixty men to pla-
toon. l have nearly all home men
in my platoon. Our duty is to take
out our platoon, drill them and in
struct them as a first sergeant would
company, so you can see we are
quite busy now.
Last Sunday we were about an
frozen as the weather was zero and
The wind was blowing a gale with our
tents full of cracks you can imagine
how we were fixed for spending
pleasant Sunday. Arch Davis and
were out this afternoon watching
pnard mount and from there went to
the Y. M. C. A. We boys go over
there quite often as we can get pa
per and envelopes and have com
Portable place to write the dear ones
at home. | heard tonight that we
will not be allowed to go home
Christmas. but will have Tuesday an
our own SO will not have a chance
TO see home folks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-20

Lieut.. Aclxers On Firing Line.
Lieut.. Deane Ackers is now on the
firing line of the American forces in
France. Letters to his parents do
not give his location, but he is with
the boys at the front.
4 e &
The Sons of Veterans met Thurs
day evening and elected the follow
ing officers: Commander, L. l.. Mer-
rifield; senior vice, w. E. Blye; jun
ior vice, j. H. Hayes; secretary, Z. u
Landing; treasurer, Harold Hoover;
patriotic instructor, T. M. jones'
color bearer, Harry Smith; GUIDE, A.
A. Pepper; camp council, A. 2. Key
nolds; chaplain, Rev. H. Il. Bower;
inner guard, B. F. Lands; outer
guard, L. E. Jeffcoat.
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ARTHUR r. REED WAS
FIRST TO ANSWER QUESTIONS

Arthur r. Reed of Abilene was tne
first to fill out the QUESTIONABLE ana
return it to the board. Nine ques-
,ionnaires have been returned ana
only one of these will need to be MI
cd ont more completely. The local
hoard has sent out 81 question
naires. The registered men have :
days to answer the questions and re-
turn the booklet to the board.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-20
Cramer-Fouse.

Roy Fouse and Miss Flora A..
Cramer were united in holy matri-
mony Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the M. E. parsonage. Rev.
C. L. Hovgard, pastor Of the Metho-
dist church, performed the ceremony
The contracting parties are from the
neighborhood of Industry and will
make their home there on farm.
Their many friends wish them long
and happy welded life.
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Koenig-Hieber.

John Hieber and Miss Fairy M
Koenig were married at the Metho-
dist parsonage Wednesday afternoon
at $3.50. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. C. l.. Hovgard in the
presence of few near relatives and
friends. Mr.. Hieber some years
ago attended the business college
at Abilene, but is now of Stoneham,
Col. Miss Koenig is well known in
Abilene, and is a capable young
lady. For several years she was en-
ployed at the Seelye theater where
she always performed her services
with exactness. The bride has a large
host of friends in the city, both in
the business and social life. She
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Koenig, 600 North West Fourth
street.
The bride and groom will make
their home in Colorado and their
friends wish them much joy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-20

Don't use harsh physics. The re-
action weakens the bowels, leads
to chronic constipation. Get Doans
Regulets. They operate easily. SOc
at all stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-20
Zook-Cr ieder.

A nretty home wedding was solem-
nized December 10 at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. N. E. zook, in the pres
ence of about sixty guests, when their
daughter, Bertha Mae, was united In
marriage to Mr.. Ezra Crieder.
Preceding the ceremony Il Love
You Truly" was sung by Miss Marie
Cook. At 6 o'clock the bride and
groom entered the parlor to the
strains of the Lohengrin wedding
march, played by Miss Florence Zook,
sister of the bride. They took their
places under an arch of ferns, with
large, white bell suspended from
the center The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. C. B. Zook, of lola,
Kan, uncle of the bride.
The bride was gowned in a dress
of white pussy willow satin. She
wore veil of silk net and carried a
bouquet of white roses.
Following congratulations a four
course dinner was served in the din
ing room, which was beautifully dec
Grated with ferns and pink roses.
During the evening music was fur
nished by Marie Cook and Florence
Zook.
The bride is one of Dickinson coun-
tvs we'll known young ladies and she
has won many friends by her kind
disposition. The groom is a prosper
Gus young farmer, who has promis-
ing future. Many beautiful presents
were received, which shows the high
esteem in which the young couple is
held.
Out-of-town guests were Rev. c.
B. Zook of lola, Mrs. McGraw and
daughter, Lucille, Mr.. and Mrs. Lidell,
Mr.. Cyrus Sollenberger, Miss Edith
Sollenberger and Mr. and Mrs. Mon
roe Book of Hope.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crieder will be at
home on the N. E. Zook farm, SIX
miles north of Abilene, after January
i, 1918.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-20

Halifax, N. S., Dec. 1S.-Unidenti-
fed bodies of 200 victims of the ex-
plosion disaster here were buried to-
day after public funeral services.
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Shearer-Busll.

Miss Alice Leon Shearer OF De-
troit and Mr.. Van e. Bush of Vesper,
Kan, were united in marriage We'd
nesday afternoon, December 5, Judge
D. w. Happen performing the cere-
mony. Mrs. Warren Graham, sister
of the bride, Mrs. E. H. Shearer ana
Miss Esther Hoffman were the only
attendants. Mr.. and Mrs. Bush made
a short visit with relatives near En-
terprise and on Thursday they left
for Vesper, where they will make
their home. Mrs. Bush is one of the
best known girls in Detroit, where
she has many friends who regret TO
see her leave. Mr.. Bush, formerly
agent for the Union Pacific at De-
troit. but now filling the same po-
sition at Vesper, is young man OF
many sterling qualities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bush have the pest
wishes of their many friends in this
locality.
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Clean old papers for sale at this
Reflector office; SC . bundle.
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--rrrrrrEEE 9 $
, SOCIAL DO|NCS OF The WEEK
vcccc 8 8 8 : :

/ Mrs. Charles Issitt, Jr., of Navarro
was hostess to about twenty guests
Wednesday afternoon from to
o'clock at miscellaneous shower
given in honor of Miss Ethel Rodg-
ers. Light refreshments were serv-
/ ed. All present reported a very en-
joyable time.
Roseworm- Gish.
Miss Nellie Roseworm of Man
haitian and Mr.. Roy Gish of Abb
lene were united in marriage Sunday
at the home of the brides mother,
the pastor of the Lutheran church at
Manhattan performing the ceremony.
The wedding took place at 1880
with only immediate relatives wit
Messing the ceremony. A delightful
three-course dinner was served i'm
mediately following the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Gish left for trip to
Arizona and will be at home in this
city after January /.
Roy Gish is. the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. |. Gish, West Cottage avnue.
He has been employed for number
of years by the Belle Springs Cream
cry company and is most capable
young man. Mr. and Mrs. Gish have
the best wishes of their Abilene
friends. The out-of-town guests
were: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. |. Gish of
Abilene, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Eyer of
Abilene and Henry Gish of Lawrence.
Engle-Bert.
On Wednesday, December IL, oc-
Cured the wedding of Mr.. Jacob
Bert and Miss Hazel Engle at the
home of the brides parents, Bishop
and Mrs. M. G. Engle, residing on
what is known as the Bishop Samuel
Zook homestead, seven and one-half
miles northeast of Abilene. The
marriage CcI0mOuy Wdb pOiAOi h1Ou
by Bishop Jacob N Engle of Abb
lene in the presence of relatives
and friends. A brother of the
groom, Joseph Bert, had just arrived
in time from California. Others pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Steck-
ley, who are leaving Abilene today
en- route for Balawayo, South At
RIGA, where they had been engaged
in mission work, having been home
on furlough; Mrs. Steckley is an
aunt of the bride. Mr.. Wilson
Kline of Camp Funston, who had
been employed by the brides father
before he was called to join the ar
my; Elder Isaac o. Lehman, mission
airy to South Africa, who Joined Bis
hop Jesse Engle in his pioneer mis-
sion work in Africa in 1899.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert left this morn
ing for Chicago for their honeymoon.
They will reside on the farm of his
father, d. H. Bert, thirteen and one
half miles east of Abilene, in the
spring.
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Social Hour Club.

The Social Hour club held an en-
ioyable meeting with Mrs. Marsh
Buck south of town Wednesday az
ternoon. The ladies we're hemming
tray cloths for the Red Cross. The
regular business meeting was held
after which Mrs. Buck served a war
time lunch of hot chocolate and waf-
ers. Except for some frozen car ra-
diators all had a delightful afternoon.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Jacob Korn in three weeks.
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observation-disclosures.

Andrew Case Stoner and Miss
Sarah Greenough, both of Talmage'
we're united in marriage at s o'clock
last evening. The marriage occur
red at the Presbyterian parsonage,
Rev. F. S. BIayney officiating. They
will reside on a farm near Talmage.
The D. M. c. club spent pleasant
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mae
Hance. The afternoon was spent in
sewing for the Red Cross. Nine
members were present. Visitors
present we're: Mrs. Franklin Of
Peoria, Ill. sister Of Mrs. W R. Null
lin, and Miss Hazel Eytman. The
club adjourned to meet again in four
weeks with Mrs. George Berger.
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Musicale at Benbow Home.

Musicale at BenbOw Home.
A very pleasant time was spent at
the home of Mrs. Mary Benbow last
evening when she and her daughter
Miss Benbow, entertained with a mu-
sicale in compliment to one Of the
clee clubs at Camp Doniphan. The
following program was given: Piano,
Miss Mcclure; violin, Miss Seho-
field. voice, Mr.. Robertson; selec-
ton by the glee club under the d.
rection of Mrs. Blackman; reading,
Mr.. waugh; violin, Mrs. Ralph Lu-
cier: voice, Mrs. BIackman; voice.
Miss Benbow; ukele selections, Miss
Hurt. Each and every number was
well given and received hearty en-
ceres. About twenty-five men we're
present. The visiting ladies present
included Mesdames Constable, Har-
din, Lewis. Firestone, Blackman, Luz
cier, Misses schofield, Mcclure and
Hurt.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
CAN'T FIGHT we'll
WITHOUT MOLARS
continued From First Page.

where an appeal had been taken from
the rulings OF local board there rela-
tive TO some military question. The
court ruled that the district board as
well as the local boards are supreme
I'm themselves when It comes to a ques-
ton of military duty and the appeal
was dlsallowed. This places full au-
thority I'm the hands OF the exemption
boards when 10 comes 20 matters per-
talnlng to the military and IL is taken
as an Indication that the civil courts
VIII not attempt to interfere In such
questions.
Members OF the District tState) Ex-
cmption Board resumed their public
meetings this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
They are considering claims for OK
omptlon as filed on grounds of DEEPEN
dents. industrial an agricultural on
appeals from the local boards and from
the provost marshal general. Witnesses
will be heard between the hours OF 4
and . o'clock this afternoon. There
are about 40 cases OF this kind for the
consideration Of the board and as
there are many witnesses in each case
it is not thought the list can be clear
ed up today.
The local boards meet this afternoon
to consider numerous claims for ex-
emption on various grounds. Each
broad has a long list OF such cases for
consideration.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
Liberty loan Gets
Students SUPPORT
continued from First Page.

their fathers 10 allow their mother to
Invest that dollar saved in a Liberty
Bond at the same time promising that
they themselves would do all neces-
sary TO have their parents do that
much. There was unanimous rails
ing Of hands in pledge thereto.
. II hope, boys and girls, said Mr..
Marvel. in conclusion. that you make
this pledge, not In a burst or enthusi-
assn, but with a stern purpose TO do
your part and from a feeling of serv-
ice back OF 1t. None Of you will ever
feel right IL. in after years, you can
not honestly say, i helped win the
war. The raising OF the Liberty
Loan should not come from the rich
people. even II Il could" added Mr.
Marvel. because we want to show
the world. not that Delaware has n
lot OF rich people, but that It has a
lot of patriotic people"
The domestic science class OF the
Wilmington school. which is under
the instruction OF Miss Elizabeth
Mcdaniel. will have an exhibition OF
war breads on Friday. November 80.
All the breads made by this class will
be made from recipes appearing in
the womdln's section OF THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL. This week the classes
are being taught how TO make corn
meal substitute bread. Mr.. Nehsser,
manager OF freshman Yeast which
pany, has donated all the yeast which
is being used in the bread baking
ctintest.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
CORN TRAIL TRAPS
ALLEGED Thieves

Trailing grains of corn along the
roads in Christiana and Mil Creek
hundreds for hours yesterday. Detec-
tive Tinsman and Constable Whit
tingham finally located a wagon
load OF grain that had been stolen
from the Richardson Park mill some
time Saturday night The only clue
the sleuths had to the robbery was
the finding of grain scattered along
the roads, which had fallen out as
the vehicle bumped over the rough
roads.
The grain was located on the place
OF John e. Thompson, Negro. beyond
Prices Corner. He said IL was own
ed by William Cook and William
Griffith, the latter negro, both for
mer residents OF Moorestown, n j.,
who had been living at Newport for
several months.
The two men were arrested az New
port and arc being held for hearing
while efforts are being made TO learn
more about their history from the New
Jersey authorities. Joseph Pierce
Negro, who Is implicated with the men
also is being sought.
In addition 10 robblng the mill as al
legged, 10 is said the men stole a set OF
harness from the stable Of Robert VIII
son at Richardson Park.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15

pop bunt. he lost an easy double play
on Fletcher at second. The players
gathered around Umpire OLoughlln
and wrangled over the play. Rowland
claimed Williams had held the ball but
OLoughlin ruled he had dropped it.
Williams fell in making the play.
CHICAGO. Collins uD-E. Collins
popped to Fletcher.
jackson up-Strike one, called. Foul,
strike two. Ball one. Jackson singled
to left. Felsch up. Strike one, called.
Felsch singled to left. Jackson going to
second.
Gandil up-Gandil doubled to center,
scoring Jackson and Felsch.. The ball
went over Kauifs head and he ran 1t
down.
Weaver up-strike one. swung. Foul,
strike two. Foul. Foul. Ball one. Foul.
Ball two Foul Weaver out, Fletcher
to Holke, Gandll going to third.
Schalk up-Ball one. Ball two. BAH
three. Strike one, called. Schalk walk
ed. Sallee was wild. Lynn batted for
| Williams.
Lynn up-Strike one, swung. Ball
one. Strike two, swung. Gandil scored
when Schalk stole second. Herzog let
Rarlden's throw go by. Fletcher was
given an error. Lynn famed.
EIGHTH INNING.
NEW YORK-Herzog up-Faber is
now pitching for Chicago. Strike one
called. Strike two, called. Herzog fan
ned. He swung at the last one.
Kauff up-Kauff out, Faber to GandiL
Zimmerman up-Ball one. Strike
one. called. Zim flied to ]. Collins
No runs, no hits, no errors.
Chicago. Collins up-Strike one
called. ]. Collins singled TO right. II
was so hard hit that no one was able Ia
reach It.
McNiuuln up-NIcNlullln sacrificed
Elm to Holke, j. Collins going to sec
ond.
F.. Collins up-E. Collins singled &c
center. scoring j. Collins and putting
the White Sox in the lead. The White
Sox cheered like wild men.
Jackson up-JacksOn singled to right
+. Collins going to third and Jackson
going to second on the throw.
r. Collins scored when Zim threw t
catch Jackson and Jackson went u
third.
Zimmerman was given an error, hi
| throw DcluB VIII.
Felsch up-Ball one. Sallee was re
moved from the box and Perritt re
leved him. Strike one, swung. Bal
two. Felsch singled TO center, SCORING
Jackson.
Gandll up-Foul. Gandil flied Il
Burns.
Felsch out stealing, Rariden Il
Fletcher.
Three runs. four hits, one error.
NINTH INNING.
NEW YORK-Fletcher up-FOul, strik
one. Fletcher out, Weaver to Gandil
4 Robertson up-Ball one. Strike one
called He flied to Jackson.
Holke up-Bal one. Strike one, call
ed. Strike two, swung. Foul Foul
Foul, Holke out, McMullin to Gandli
No runs, no hits, no errors.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
LOAN APPEAL IS
made By Wilson
Urges That Result be so
Emphatic as to Echo
Through Germany
SETS LIBERTY DAY
FOR OCTOBER "a
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. i5.-The second
Liberty Loan campaign entered It's
closing two weeks with a paul Re-
we're" from President Wilson for q full
S5,OOOO0O,OOO response that will re-echo
throughout the German empire.
Tremendous efforts are. necessary, Of
flcials stated, pointing TO unofficial sub
scriptons Of only s399,654,OO0 so far.
Every one Of the thousands OF local
committees has been tuned tensely for
a smashing effort in the final fortnight.
As an incentive for bond buyers the
Treasury Department announced that
soldiers insurance as well as care Of
their children, rests on the Liberty
Loan.
The President proclaimed october
"a as Liberty Loan Day and called on
the people to hold patriotic gather
ings. The Boy Scouts launch their
drive next Saturday simultaneously with
"bombings" on many cities from flyers
at army training camps. New orators
and additional bond sellers will be
thrown into the campaign.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
fine STRANGER Who
CARRIED REVOLVER

Thomas Croughan was fined s25 and
'osts in Municipal Court this morning
for carrying concealed deadly
weapon. He had a hammerless re-
NoNer In his pocket when arrested by
detective Sergeant King on Saturday.
asked regarding the purpose for
when he carried the revolver,
CIoushan, who pleaded guilty, Inform
Gu we court that he had brought a
NUMBER OF worimen TO this city for
CutS 9t the Harlan & Holingsyvorth
corporation plant where there is q
lstrlke OF shipyard employees and 4he
next morning he had appeared with ths
men at the office OF Mayor Lawson
lie said that before going 10 81,
ofice OF the mayor. he had placed NJ,
gun In his pocket, In order that an,
make and number of Il could he res
istered there, being under the In
preston that such registration vsa
required here, as In mani oths
places where he had performed Sim
lar duty.
Croghan produced documents
show that he had been a deputy she
if In New Jersey. ind had served
other official capacities in other Stat
and produced discharges showing tn
he had served two enlistments in d
army. Each of these discharges ga
him Character, excellent, servic
honest and faithful" which is the be
discharge granted by the governmei
He said that also he carried with hi
at all times approximately $4,000
cash and $4,000 in Liberty Bonds,
be used as hail in case any Of h
men were arrested at the instan
of strikers. Then, De said, he cou
produce immediate bail so that b
men could return Immediately
their jobs.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
Third ACCIDENT
costs HIN life
]. W. Head Asphyxiated
When He Again Turns
Wrong Gas Jet
CAME FROM BOSTON
TO SPEND VACATION

J. Wilson Heald, aged rs years. Of
Boston, who had been spending the
week with his brother, Dr. Pusey
Head. retired physician Of No.
400 Washington street this city, was
asphyxiated by Illuminating gas Sat
urday might After an investigation Of
the case yesterday the Coroner's office
announced that Mn Haaldhs death
was due to an accident
He Is said TO have turned on the
gas stove In mistake for the light in
his room where there is a combina-
ton valve. He was found by DR.
Head. who smelled gas and traced It
TO the aged mans room; but despite
me efforts Of physicians who were
sallee he died early yesterday morn
my, ny Twice before he had accident
Sr1sS turned on the gas stove for the
baso,. NV tS MS mistake was discovered |
s'As tunes had affected him.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
nIFs AETER OPERATION.

Joseph Lessin, aged 19 years, a son
OF William Lessin. a merchant OF
Smyrna died Saturday afternoon at
the University of Pennsylvania Hos
pital in Philadelphia. following an
operation for appendicitis. he mad
been i'll about a week.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
DEATHS.
Francis Muldoon.

TTuUCIS NIUIUUUNs
MULDOON--In this city. on October 10,
1917, Francis Muldoon.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from the
residence Of his brother-in-law, William
Faragher. No. 1919 Upper Oak street, on
morning, at 9 O'Clock. Requiem
mass at St. Ellzabeth's church. Inter
ment at Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-10-15
JUNK DEALERS.


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- brass, newspapers, secondhand furni.
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