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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-17
POPLAR BLUFF Gets
1919 K. c. MEETING
Luke Hart of St. Louis is Made
State Deputy to Succeed
Joseph Kane.

Poplar Bluff will have the State
convention of the Knights of Colum-
bus in 1919, it was voted at the State
meeting held at Columbia, No., few
days ago, which was attended by Ed
SCHNEIDER and Joseph Jarsik, the Cape
Girardeau delegates to the annual
They returned from the
university city yesterday.
The convention next year will be
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-17
G.. ]. Williamson Struck as
He Steps Off Flat
Car.
BODY TO BE TAKEN TO
HLMO TO BE BURIED
Coroner's Jury Returns open
Verdict-Only Two Witnesses
Esamined.k

The body of Garrett Jefferson Will
hanson, pile driver in the employ
i of the Frisco, who was run over and
almost instantly killed by a switch
engine, a short distance south of the
freight depot yesterday morning, will
be shipped to limo this afternoon for
burial to take place, probably Sunday
afternoon. A son of the dead man,
Maple Williamson, arrived here ron
limo yesterday afternoon to make all
arrangements for the funeral.
Testimony given at the inquest,
which was held by Justice of the
Peace Kage, acting coroner, at the
undertaking parlors of the Lorberg
Undertaking Company in Haarig,
failed to reveal whether the death of
Williamson was an accident or wheth-
er the accident could be attributed to
criminal carelessness. An open YER
dict stating that the man "came to
his death by being run over by a
Frisco switch engine" was returned
by the jury.
Two witnesses were heard. E. w.
Segraves, foreman of the pile driving
train, and Lee Taylor, conductor of
the train. Both testified that they
saw Williamson jump from the pile
driving train, which was standing
! still, but paid no attention to him
until they saw him standing right
against the tank of the tender of the
switch engine which they testified
was moving at a moderate rate of
speed on the main track.
Both said they believed the engi-
neer of the switch engine sounded his
whistle when he approached the
street crossing near the freight de-
pot. They could not state, however,
whether he gave warning when he
approached the place where William
son was crossisg the track.
Other witnesses were not examin-
ed. The jury, after a short delibera-
ton, returned an open verdict. The
jurors were ex-Mayor Will Hirsch,
foreman; Frank Kinder, Horace ST.
berell, William Lilies, Ed Frenzel and
Elbert Kice.
Williamson died within a few min
utes after the accident. His right leg
was mangled from his hip to his an
kle, his left leg was also badly in
jured near the knee. He had also
suffered some cuts and bruises about
the head, probably a fracture of the
skull.
The engine was stopped immediate
ly, and the injured man extricated by
1.-THE crew and the two witnesses who
Testified at the inquest. He died after
being placed on the engine to be tax
| en- to the passenger station, where the
body was met by the ambulance. II
was taken to the Lorberg Undertake
ling establishment to be held for the
coroner's inquest.
| Williamson was born in Neely's
Landing and was employed by rail-
roads for many years. He is said to
, have been in the employ of the Frisco
4 for about ~ years. He was wei
, known in this city, having worked
around the Cape for many years. He
q was SO years old, and leaves severa
grown children. Two SONS live in III
mo and daughter in Arkansas.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-17
CRAWLS HALF Mile
With BROKEN LEG
Summons Aid for Storm Victims
in Dunklin COunty-LittIe
Boy Killed.

Extricating himself from the
wreckage of his home, which was de-
stroyed by a terrific windstorm last
Friday, son of w. T. Trobough, liv-
ing near Kcnnett. crawled half mile
with a fractured leg to summon meti-
cal aid for the other injured members
of the family, says the Dunklin Cour-1
ty News. The house was blown from
the foundation and buried the occu-
pants under the debris.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-17
YOUNG MEN q SINCE
June 5, ORDERED TO
REGISTER FOR ARMY

Jefferson City, Mo-, May 1.-THE
registration of young men who have
become 21 years old since June 5
1917, will be done under the supervi,
sion of the present local boards IN the
various counties of the state and the
City of st. Louis, according to unof'
fetal regulations which were today
forwarded by Lieut.. Col. j. H. McCorc
selective draft officer, to local boards
This measure has not been approx
ed by President Wilson, but the pro-
vost marshal general wanted the reg
ulations governing the registration Il
the hands OF the loca! b2artii So tic.
can familiarize themselves Vi! ii ;;'>!
provisions.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-17

held on the second Tuesday and We'd
nesday in May. 1t is expected to
be one of the largest meetings ever
held in Butler County seat. More than
500 delegates of all councils OF the
order in this State attended the con-
vention in Columbia, Mr.. SCHNEIDER re-
ported.
Luke Hart "a prominent attorney
of St Louis, was chosen State Depu-
ty to succeed Joseph Kane, who de-
clined to be a candidate for re-elec-
ton to this office. Mr.. Hart is well
known to the members of the local
council of the Knights of Columbus
He will have an opportunity to make
closer acquaintance with his fellow
Knights as the State Deputy confers
the degrees of the order.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-17
GERMANY PROMISES To GO
NO FURTHER INTO RUSSIA

Washington, May ia Moscow
dispatch today to the State Depart
ment said Germany had given assur-
ance to the Russian Soviet Govern
ment that German armies would ad-
vance no further into Russion terri
tory.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-17

- the HOOD. Inc JurlSt lost MS lie
II, who were repairing the trestle over
is body was not recovered despite
he Frisco employees. Hopes of recov-
oned when dark came. An effort will
= it.
Davis was telephoned to friends of
cad rapidly through the city. Friends
ge on Themis street to assist his wife,
he tragedy.
terms, but resigned to devote all his
time to the practice of law. Shortly
after his arrival in this city he FORM
ed partnership with Judge d. l..
Hawkins. They remained in partner
ship till January. 1886.
In November. 1887, he was united
in marriage with Miss Olivia NAPLES
of Dover, Del One child, Miss Eliza
beth NAPLES Davis, was born to the
union The daughter has been very
prominent in pubic work for several
years. At the present time she is in
! Washington. d. 2, as delegate of
! this district to the national conven-
| tion of the WOmen's Council OF Ma
tional Defense She was notified of
her fathers death yesterday evening.
Judge Davis had an appointment to
meet his daughter at Washington and
go to Amherst TO attend the COM
mencement exercises as was the
Judges custom every year.
Judge Davis was one of the lead
ing Republicans of this county. He
was elected Judge of the Common
Common Pleas Court in 1910, and at
the expiration of MS term again was
candidate for the judgeship of the
! Common Pleas Court. He was defeat
cd however, by the late Judge Ran
ney at the general election. His de-
feat, it vas generally conceded at
ut that time, was due to a split in
the Republican party.
Judge Davis was one of the lead
ing iurists of his days As Judge of
the Common Pleas Court he always
manifested careful Judgment in rem
dering his decisions. He was often
consulted by younger attorneys. His
desire to help younger colleagues
caused him to form partnership
with Mr.. Hardesty, when he left the
Ibench. He was the legal advisor of the
First National Bank and also of the
Cape Girardeau Building and Loan
Association.
Judge Davis was considered one of
the largest real estate owners in this
lefty. He is said 10 have loaned a
helping hand to the poor when in need
and did much for charity purposes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
PURPLE CROSS A FAILURE
BURY MEN ABROAD

Someone who knows should nave
tipped off the Purple Cross that II
can't be done. The campaign of that
organization aiming to transport
back home the bodies of soldiers
killed in action is causing nothing
but regret in the army.
The working plan is this: To pro-
vide a corps of men, physically unfl'
for fighting but brave enough to face
shell-fire who will collect the dead
from hell-swept battlefelds and from
No Mans Land. To embalm the bod
les and send them home without cost
TO the individual families.
The subsidy or fund and the RANK
for officers would come anyway II
the big plan of the Purple Cross were
recognized. But the scheme looks
like a loser if sentiment among the
people most concerned in its opera
ton will have any weight in the mat
ter.
]. A. Tufts and Herbert Elcholtl
advanced the idea in Abilene and the
latter secured many signers. But the
officials say it can't be done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
MAYOR NICHOLS WILL BE
CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION

The approach OF the spring city
election has but a mild interest for
the people of Abilene. Only one Of
fiicer is to be eleeted-the mayor
member of the board of city COM
missioners. At the request of many
leading citizens of the city Mayor w.
D. Nichols has announced that he
will be q candidate for reelection
The position of mayor is personal
service and calls for earnest endeay-
or and much time and energy. These
Mr.. Nichols has given freely He
has known no politics or favor and
has simply worked for the good
of the entire city. The results speak
for acknowledgements was the city
so free of crime, never was there so
general satisfaction with the conduct
of municipal affairs. He has sought
every economy consistent with good
service and the board as a whole Is
tremendously seeking the city's ad-
vancement. The sensible thing to do
is to re-elect Mr.. Nichols without OPP
position and let the excellent govern
ment given the city continue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
MAN WELL KNOWN IN ABILENE
WINS HONORS AT COLLEGE

THE Michigan Daily" of Ann Ar
Dor. in reporting the victory of the
debate team of Northwestern Uni
versity over the Michigan University
team states that H. Clifford North
colt, well known here, was easily
the star of the affirmative team and
the victory is largely credited to his
closing rebuttal speech" This is the
third year that Mr.. Northcott has
helped win the decision for North
western, last years event being d
unanimous decision against Chicago
University.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
NJ. j. BRYAN WILL SPEAK
AT SOLOMON NEXT MONTH

oliver Cook, representing the Red
path-Horner Chautauqua company
was here Friday and made arrange
ments to bring five day chautauqua
here the coming summer. BY sign
ing for this chautauqua the commit
tee was able to secure VIM. Jennings
BRYAN for an earlier date. Mr. Bry-
an will appear sometime next month
probably the 18th. Solomon Trib-
une.
Clyde |. Grimley, first Salina boy
to be captured by Germans, is IN a
German prison camp at Tuchel, West
Prussia, according to reports by the
Red Cross to General Pershing
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14

There is more Catarrh in this sec
tion of the country than all otner
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed 10 De
incurable. For great many years
doctors pronounced it local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and by
constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
science has proven Catarrh to pc a
constitutional disease, and therefore
requires constitutional treatment,
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, ONO,
Is the only constitutional cure on the
market 1t is taken internally II
acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Tney
offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for clrcu-
lars and testimonials.
Address: F. j. Cheney & Co., 10
ledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
EXAMINATION STARTS
MONDAY. FEBRUARY IL
Local Board Makes Official An
nouncement.

John II. Sherman, chairman OF the
local board, made the following offi-
cial announcements To the regis
trants of Dickinson county THE
new rules and regulations for phys
zeal examination, have been received
and the board will proceed with the
physical examinations Monday, Feb
ruary is. According to rules and
regulations, the registrant at the
time az the examination, willsbe in
formed by the examining physician
that he has been accepted or reject
ed for military service. II the reg
istrant is not satisfied. he will then
and there make application to be
sent by the local board to the medical
advisory board, which is stationed at
Salina. The local board then pro-
ceeds to pass upon his physical ex-
animation, and mails to each regis
trant Form 1011, giving the regis
trant five days in which to appeal to
the district board
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
ABILENE WAS "LIGHTLEss"
FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES

Trouble in the switch at the
Rocky Ford plant near evening last
Saturday, made it necessary for the
Abilene plant to carry all the Abb
.iene company's regular load as well
las Funston and Manhattan Inter
urban" The load on Saturday eve
ming is much heavier than usual, too.
This load was so much more than
usual that the current coils in the
power plant burned out, stopping all
service for Is minutes. Many pecu-
liar incidents occurred during the
short period of '1ightless night"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
ABILENE BOY REPRESENTED
BY A SERVICE FLAG

Individual remembrance for indi-
vidual service is the idea the College
of Emporia has incorporated in its
service flags. 1t has decorated Its
chapel with small silk flags upon
which the girls of the school have
embroidered the name of a boy in
service. Lieut.. Francis Little is an
Abilene man so remembered. The
flags are to remain until the war Is
over and then be presented to the
boys or their relatives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
First published in the Abilene Weekly
Reflector Feb. IA, 1879
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

In the probate court of Dickinson
County, State of Kansas. ,o,,
IN the matter of the estate OF Kachea
M RObb. insane. \. uahh
L the undersigned, kathryn M KopD;
guardian of the person and estate ' o.
Rachel M. Robb, insane, do hereby e .Se
notice that / filed my petition r ~ M
probate court of Dickinson county
Kansas, on the sth day Of February a;
1918, wherein ask for an order a,o ir ne
said court to sell at private sale tne
following described real estate slI Ita1
cd in Dickinson County, STATE e. Oh b lack
twenty three C2S) Kinney. and Ho9ge ,
Addition to the city of Abilene Fan
sas; ., =, 80 eo, bear-
ing on the 14th day of M Mar rca lS Of the
nrohate Judge in the court house oA
Abilene, Dickinson County ytl SAKE take no.
tiee and govern themselves according
3y. rrYpvNy M ROBB,
Guardian of Rachel M. Roop' ihs""e
lava
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
81 HEAD OF HOGS
rARM IMPLEMENTs, ETC.

Mitchell wagon, iron wheel rack
wagon nearly new, Deering mower
nearly new, good hay rakes, Lead
err grain drill, Canton cultivator, lis
ter, riding pillow, hay rack, harrow
feed grinder, double row weeder, B.
tooth cultivator, wheel barrow, bug
CIV. 2 slat corn cribs, grindstone'
sets work harness, set double drlv-
ing harness, saddle.
Also about tons alfalfa hay IN
harm. iron kettle, lard press, sausage
grinder, winchester rife, gasoline
tanks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
Ho1rsEHOLD GOODS

Round Oak heating stove, bed
stead, springs, mattress, cupboard
crooks. fruit jars and many other
articles not mentioned.
TERMS-AII sums of $40 and I'M
der, cash; sums over $40 a credit OF
10 months will be given on notes
with approved security at 1919 IN
terest: if paid when due only so
will be charged. No property to be
removed until settled for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
SOLOMON GETS A NEW
MARSHALL. l.. PORTER

C. l.. Porter of Solomon was ap-
pointed city marshal of Solomon te
fill the unexpired term of S. G. Gould
who was ousted from office by Coun'
ty Attorney Bischoff. Mr.. Porter TOOK
the oath of office Tuesday and now
he will make Solomon walk the chall
line. He will probably be appointed
constable of Lincoln township, too.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
CHAPMAN GIRL BURIED
THIS AFTERNOON

The 1S-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Picking died at the
home of her parents in Chapman Sat
urday evening. The funeral was held
this afternoon at 2:30 from the Dun
kard church at Buckeye. Interment
was held at the cemetery there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
Public Sale

Having sold the farm, will sell to
the highest bidder without reserve all
stock, implements, poultry, furniture,
s 1-2 miles north and IL mile east
of Abilene, miles east and 2 miles
south of Talmage, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
ANNUAL REPORT
OF TOWNSHIP TREASURER
BUCKEYE TOWNSHIP

To the Township Auditing Board of
Buckeye Township, in Dickinson
County, Kansas.
The undersigned, Township Treasur-
err of Buckeye township, makes report
to you for adjustment and settlement,
for the year ending the last Monday in
December, A. D., 1917, as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
Chamberlain's TabIets.

These Tablets are intended espe-
cialIy for disorders of the stomach,
liver and bowels. II you are trou-
bled with heartburn, indigestion or
constipation they viii do you good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank all the kind
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness and sympathy in our sad be-
reayement, also for the beautiful flor
al offerings. -George Brann, Harold
Duckworth, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Keller and family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
s'Corn.Less Day"
for Feet, Every Day
Use "Gets-1t," the Great Corn Dis.
covervl Makes Corns Peel Right On!

look at the illustration below.
sea the two fingers peeling off q
corn as though 1t were q banana
neaIl And the man Is smiling while
he's doing It'll All done painlessly,.
iovfuIly. The moment Gets-lt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
FARM IMPLEMENTS, ETC.

Wagon, new low International ma
nure spreader, Deering hay rake,
Moline GROW curler, Indiana grain
drill, Osborne grain binder, hand
corn shelter, oil barrels, feed grind
,er.
Also rs hedge posts, dozen Ply
mouth Rock hens, one share OF TAI
mage Farmers Cooperative Grain
and Live Stock association.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
10 HORSES AND MULES

Span black jack mules 6 years old
weight 2750 pounds, brown mare 4
years old bred to jack weight 400
pounds, bay mare 9 years old bred to
(iack weight 400 pounds, span geld
ings 6 and Z years old weight 1900
pounds, FLY year old weight 1900
bounds, black driving mare 4 years
old, 2 colts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14

"Cets.It," the Only Genuine lhoro .,G Sg
PeeIer Ever Discovered. Demand oess-N'
touches a corn or callus the eg gro ssea
nnds 10 apply "Gets-It." The corn.
pain is eased at once. You can aans s.t
at your desk or walk ABOUT, h oahT,
t aana You can apply "Gets-It' con-
yyeeSniently almost anywhere NV. ere s TaeEe
inc off for a moment or two. I Fis.
Its dries TI at once; then put your, shoe 9e
ana stocking on again. q, There II,1a srd no
fur further excuse for suffering from
coz scG ~ is sold at all drugglsttss
cyou need pay no more Tset teaR Of Of price price
sold IN Abilene and recommend
ID as the worlds best corn remed
b. Troup & Leonard Drug Co. an
q. b. Rortheraft 4 Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
Public Sale

The undersigned will sell at pub
lie sale on his farm, 2 miles west
and mile north of Holland, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Majestic range, Round Oak heater,
Perfection oil stove, table, 8 dining
room chairs, bed room suite, center
table, some carpet.
TERMS-All sums of $40 and UNI
der. cash; sums over $40 credit OF
s months will be given on notes with
approved security at 1919 interest;
if paid when due only SO will be
charged. No property to be remov-
ed until settled for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14

/ DO solemnly Swear, that the with
In and foregoing account and vouchers
herewith are in all respects Q run ana
true account of all the moneys recelv-
ed by me during the full period Of the
wear ending last Monday in December.
4. D. 1917, and fer the full time for
which ] should make such statemenI'
and on the amounts thereof expended,
and the manner in which they were eX-
pended SO help me God
Signed j. j. CARVER,
Township treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before me-.
this 26th day Of January, q, - 1910
H. w. KING,
County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
Wednesday, Feb. 20

commencing at II o'clock a. M, the
following property:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14

II you don't &c. your Reflector
regularly phone 80.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14

CFirst published in Abilene Weekly Re
fector Feb. IA, 1879
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
TX HEAD OF CATTLE

Five good mich cows, Is cows with
calf at side will be sold with calf, ~
COWS most of them are heavy spring
ers, 20 last spring calves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14
20 HEAD OF HOGS

Four sows, 16 feeding hogs, so
shoats.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-14

Saturday, Feb. %
commencing at l o'clock p. M INC
following property:
3 HEAD OF HORSES
BLACK team mare and horse 3 years
old, pony.
81 HEAD OF HOGS
Twenty-seven shoats averaging
about 100 pounds.