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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31

w A tract or land containing
7 94-lOO ACRES OF LAND
More or Less,
in said Surratts district, also located on
said State Highway, and being the
property formerly owned by Augustus
Padgett and said tract sold subject to a
life interest of Mrs. Catherine A Pad
gett therein. Improved by dwelling
house and necessary outbuildings.
81 A tract of land containing
SO ACRES OF LAND,
More or Less,
on the Aquasco Mill Branch in Charles
County, state of Maryland, und adjoin-
ing the lands of P. A. Bowen. B.
Franklin Trueman and others.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-third Cash upon the ratification
of the sale by the Court and balance in
two equal installments payable respect
lively IN 6 and - months from day Of
sale. Deferred payments to bear six
per cent per annum from the day of
sale and to be secured to the satisfaction
of the undersigned, or all Cash at the
option of the purchaser or purchasers.
A cash deposit of 500 will be required
on each of the first and second tracts
mentioned above, and a Cash deposit of
SIS will be required on the Charles
County tract.
Acknowledgment, conveyaucing, re-
cOTding fees and stamps at the expense
OF the purchaser or purchasers.
T. VAN CLAGETT,
Trustee.
WILLIAM G.. BROOKE,
Trustee
Upper Marlboro, Nd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
PREPARE FOX REGIS
TRATION IN THE STATE
September Is Probable Date For
Signing Up

Orders were received by the adj
jutant general of Kansas and he, in
turn, is sending out instructions to
all local boards in the state, to pre-
pare for the registrations of youths
Is to q and men 3 to As. Septem-
Der is the probable date. While
the bill has not passed the house and
senate as yet, it is believed it will
go thru without change.
Many men will be added to the
class one list in Dickinson by the
change in draft ages.
Adjutant General Huffman esti-
mates that the new draft registra-
tion will include $4,000 men in
Kansas. Under the 1917 registration
$4,000 men were registered and
last June s, $4,000 were registered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
REASON FOR SHOOTING STARS
Witness shower Of Meteors
Each Evening

There is a good reason for the
unusual number of meteors or shoot
ing stars which have been noticeable
in Abilene and all Kansas the past
week
The earth is passing thru a band,
school, shoal, or flock of these lit
tie particles which are said to have
been cast off by other planets and as
they come in contact with the earth e
atmosphere the friction sets them on
fire
1t is an annual show, according to
astronomers, and the maximum per
iod extends from August 10 to 10
These meteors, of which astrono-
mers estimate 100000 strike the
earth daily, are practically harmless
as they are consumed by heat before
they reach the surface. Occasionally
one deposits a meieorite weighing
tons, but rarely does one create any
damage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
ENTIRE LOT OF PRAIRIE
DOGS KILLED BY GAS

After a months continuous fight
by modern gas attack method ey-
cry prairie dog on the county farm
and adjoining farms has been killed
and now for the first time in 20
years that the ground is in a good
useable condition. II. c. Brenizer,
county commissioner. deserved much
credit for the successful gas attack
as he commanded all movements and
in fact, did much of the fighting
himself.
A corn cob saturated with a liquid
which formed a poison gas after it
was placed in the holes, was used
in killing the prairie dogs. over 60
acres were cleared of the pests ana
il cost the county less than $50 Mr..
Brenzier reports that the gas Will
also kill gophers and ground SPUR
rels
There are. now only four or five
more prairie dog towns in Dickinson
and they should be destroyed at
once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
Two Boys In Service

Another star was added to the
service flag of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Rohrer, South Second, when their
son, Harvey, Joined the army at Ia
coma, Wash. Harvey, who left Abb
lene some time ago. VISA employed in
in government shipyards at Tacoma
before his enlistment in the army.
He is doing well out there and says
the country is the most beautiful
place in the world
Lieut.. Herbert Rohrer, formerly
in the Farmers National bank, had
been in France since April and has
been in the front line trenches since
July He has seen some mighty in
teresting and exciting things since
he has been in the trenches. Lieut..
Rohrer received his commission in
the officers traing camp at FIT. Sber-
idan, Ill
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
BUSINESS MEN APPREC-
late ASSOCIATED PRESS

The business men of Abilene APP
preciate the Associated Press which
enables the Reflector to get the
world news to its readers ! 6 hours
before any other paper reaching the
city Fred Coulson, commercial sup
-rlntendent of the United Telephone
company writes;
Editor Daily Reflector, Dear sir.
u want to express my interest and
in the Associated Press
service now appearing in your even
ing paper. The matter is snort and
readable and contains the same in
formation as Isl found in greater de-
tail in the Star, which, as you know,
is not received in Abilene until the
following morning. The publication
of these bulletins must of necessity,
be a great expense to you for / can
hardly see where you are going to
receive any additional compensa-
ton on account of publishing them,
and you are to be congratulated on
your enterprise and consideration
for your readers in Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reflector Gets World News 10 Abr
Iene Readers Promptly Now

The Reflector has been elected a
members OF the Associated Press,
the greatest news-gathering organi-
Eation in the world, and Will here
after receive its afternoon service
This will make the Reflector a real
daily newspaper and the important
happenings of the world will be pub
lished eoch day in its columns The
news will be published on the same
day il happens, giving Abilene peo-
pie the news about 16 hours ahead
of any other paper reaching Abilene.
The taking on" of the associated
Press adds materially to the cost OF
getting out the Reflector. While the
paper enjoys the patronage of two
or three times the number OF sub
scribers given TO any other paper
circulating in Abilene, there is still
room for more and if you don't al
ready take the Reflector. telephone
95 and it will be started at once.
The paper will have increased adj
vertising value and merchants should
be quick TO take advantage OF it.
The Daily Reflector is 10c per
week delivered anywhere in Abilene
On rural routes and out of the city
the price is $500 per year.
The Weekly Reflector continues
to be the leading weekly of the coun-
ty, and no other paper covers the
rural communities so thoroughly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
FIFTY-FIVE MEN SHOULD
JOIN NATIONAL GUARD

A full Pledged recruiting station
will be in operation at the city park
Friday evening during the band
concert and men from / 8 to As years
OF age who do not want to join the
national guard company are warned
to stay away, The station will be in
charge of Harry Jensen, recruiting
officer, and a number of assistants
who will be in the uniform OF the
Kansas state guard
The new company now has about
forty-five men on its muster roll and
it will be necessary to obtain fifty
five more signers before the organi-
zation can be completed Mr.. Jensen
desire to make it an "All Abilene"
company and Friday night will see
the opening of brisk campaign for
recruits.
While any definite prophecy as to
the companys future field of action
cannot be made. yet 1t is almost GER
tain that it will see active service
Units of the regular army are being
drawn from their stations in the
Philippines, on the border and in
Panama for service in France. and it
is probable that The new national
guard will be sent to fill the vacan-
oies caused by their removal. The
men who join the new company may
never fight the Germans put they
will make it possible for an equal
rumber of trained fighters to 81
where they are most needed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
NEW MOTOR SERVICE AND
PAVED ROADS IN STATE

Paved roads for the state OF Kan
sas will probably be the result OF
the formation of highway trans
mort committee, Is the belief OF =.
w. Lamer of Salina, who was ap-
pointed a member Of the committee
eve met this Friday at Topeka
for the first time" Mr. Lamer sald
today "for the purpose OF forming
an organization to formulate the
plan of using trucks to relieve rail-
road congestion. ! think that we be-
gin more and more the use OF this
truck service system, we will see
more and more clearly the need for
better roads In the state, and that
the direct outcome of the organiza-
ton will be tho paving OF the roads
of Kansas"
Mr.. Lamers territory will com
prise the fourth district, beginning
with Riley and Geary counties on the
east and extending the width OF two
counties to the western border OF
the state. In this territory five CO.
workers will be appointed, station
ed at Manhattan, Mcpherson, Abb
lene Ellsworth, and Hays.
II shall appoint the workers inn
mediately," Mr. Lamer said this
morning, $50 that the truck system
of transportation may be started at
once, or as soon as possible, and the
crowded conditions of the railroad
traffic relieved"
Trucks will not be used, Mr.. Lam
er believes in the western part OF
this territory, but between Abilene
and Salina, or Lindsborg and Sa-
lima, such a system will be inaugu-
rated as soon as possible. The plan
is that when a truck takes a load
to one of these town 1t will bring a
load of produce back, making the
one trip to serve two purposes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
LIFE INSURANCE MADE
BIG DEVELOPMENT IN u. =.

The principle OF protection thru
life insurance has developed in the
United States as in no other nation.
At the end of 1917 policies aggregat-
ing abuot twenty-seven billion dol
lars were carried in level premium
companies During the past year the
soldiers and sailors insurance plan
added about twenty two billion to
the total insurance
The United States is the first ma
tion to insure its army and navy,
The companies report an exception
ally low mortality rate in 1917
The largest claim paid in Kansas
during 1917 was on the life of a pol
icy holder in Independence amount
ing to 100000. The second largest
claim was paid on the life of J. p.
Becker of Wichita. in the amount of
$4,000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
HOPE RESIDENT DIED
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Hope Dispatch Mrs A. b. Smith,
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs John Engle near Hope, last
Sunday While old, and feeble, she
had been in usual health until last
Saturday when she had another
stroke of paralysis, from which she
never rallied, passing away Sunday
without regaining consciousness, and
apparently without any suffering
whatever The funeral was held
Tuesday morning from the Presby-
terian church in Hope, Rev Eliza
Harrison of Wilsey officiating and
the body was laid to rest beside that
Of her husband in the Hope ceme--
terry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
CARRIER PIGEON SHOT
BY FRIGHTENED MARSHAL

Chief Henry Engle received ord
ors from the mayor to shoot the pig
cons that have been causing SO
much trouble in the city. Monday
night Mr.. Engle and Won Pontious
we're having a high time killing the
birds in the northwest part of town
when Mr.. Engle noticed that one Of
the dead pigeons had a small mark
er on it leg The pigeon was a car
rier bird from Camp Funston.
Chef Engle got scared and called
a major in the signal corps at Camp
Funston. The major informed Mr..
Engle that had the bird been flying
when it was shot, there would have
been trouble in camp" but as It
was he thanked the marshal for the
information. Mr.. Engle felt relieved.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
TWO FORDS COLLIDE
AT SIXTH AND BUCKEYE

Two Fords, one driven norht on
buckeye by Mrs. Russell Briney and
the other driven south on Buckeye
avenue, collided this morning when
Mrs. Briney attempted to turn west
at the intersection Of Buckeye and
Sixth streets. Mrs Briney had the
right of way and according to wit
nesses, and the other car struck her
right running board. The running
board on the Briney car was broken
and a fender bent. The other car
was only slightly damaged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
ICE CREAM FOR THESE
GOOD RED CROSS GIRLS

The Navarro Req Cross auxiliary
met for refugee work Thursday
afternoon The ladies were busily
engaged in sewing when to their
establishment a freezer of very de-
licious ice cream was passed into the
room The business men of the town
had planned this as a surprise II
was very much appreciated by all.
The ladies of the society extend a
vote of thanks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
CHAPMAN GUARD is AFTER
A FEW MORE MEN NOW

Chapman Advertiser: The new I'M
iforms for the Chapman state guarG
have arrived and the company will
present a very different appearance
next Friday evening. Now that the
harvest season is over it has been
suggested that the company drill two
nights each week. other companies
in this county are doing this and as
many Of the members will be drawn
into service on account Of the change
in draft age. the extra drill will be
of great value. The company could
still use a few more members and
able-bodied men in the community
are asked to join.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
Summer Complaint

During the hot weather of the
summer months some members Of
almost every family is likely to be
troubled with an unnatural loose
ness of the bowels, and 1t is of
greatest importance that this be
treated promptly, which can only be
done when the medicine is kept at
hand. Mrs. F. F. Scott, Scottville, N.
y states. II first used Chamber
lain's Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy
as much as five years ago. At that
time / had a severe attack of sum-
mer complaint and was suffering In
tense pain. One dose relieved me-
other members Of my family have
since used II with like results"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together and for years II was sup
ed local remedies, and by constantly
falling to cure with local Treatment.
pronounced 1t incurable. Catarrh is a
local disease, greatly influenced by
constitutional conditions and therefore
requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Medicine, manufactured
by F. ]. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio,
is a constitutional remedy,a is taken
internally and acts thru the blood on
the mucous surfaces of the system.
One hundred dollars reward offered for
any case that Halls Catarrh Medicine
fails to cure. Send for circulars and
F. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Grace Peters left for Wash
ington where she has a position with
the government.
Mr.. and Mrs. j E. Johntz and
children left in their car for Colora-
do for several weeks vacation.
Mrs Roy Leffingwell and son, OF
Hebron, Neb., are visiting her par
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Free
maer.
Mr. and Mrs John Stoffer, Mr. and
Mrs. ] E. James and Mr. and Mrs.
Reel left last evening for Portland,
Ore, to spend vacation at the old
soldiers encampment. F. " Cloce
will go tomorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
ENTERPRISE GUARD
CHOOSES IT'S OFFICERS

The Enterprise unit Of the state
guards has been making rapid pro-
gress during the past few weeks.
Already "a men have signed the
muster roll and the outlook is that
several more will sign up during the
next few days. At the meeting held
Thursday evening these officers were
elected Capt ]. S. Hargett; 1st
Lieut.. e. ]. Boutwell,; End Lieut..
r. A. Dalton. Enterprise Push.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
r. e. MunseII on Ticket

Owing to the absence Of f. e.
Munsell of Harrington no nomina-
ton papers were filed for him for
county high school trustee at the
primary but enough persons wrote
his name in the blank space to al
low it to be printed on the ballot in
in November. The other two Repub-
lican candidates are c., H. Louden
of Chapman and r. M. White of
Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
Fire Savers Thanked

To express our appreciation, we
wish to thank the kind neighbors
and friends who so faithfully helped
us to save the rest of our buildings
and some furniture from the fire.
We would like to thank each one
personally but can't do so, so will
take this way to express our graft
tude.-Mrs. Lizzie Dayton and Mr..
and Mrs. Aaron Dayhoff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
PRAIRIE FIRE NEARLY
SUFFoCATED THREE MEN

Frank Barker, his son, Frank
Barker Jr. and James Wakefield
narrowly escaped from death Mon
day evening In prairie fire which
swept the pasture land Of the Bark
er farm. about five miles northwest
OF Solomon. The three men. caught
in the path of the flames, wrapped
their heads in wet cloths and lay
down under the hedge They did not
recover consciousness for some time
after the fire had passed over their
hiding place.
The blaze broke out about five
o'clock in the afternoon, and swept
over the pasture land OF the Barker
farm destroying the hay crop, the
hedge and some fence posts
Had it not been for the wind be-
ing in the west, instead OF the south
would probably been devastated by
the flames. AS II was, back fires
started, and the building on the farm
saved. Neighbors from all over that
section of the country hurried to the
rescue, crowd o. about thirty or
forty fire fighters being on the
scene
ut was much IKE the early days
of Kansas and old resident of
Abilene, who was near the fire, said
today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
MRS. BENZ. FORNEY DIED
AT LAWRENCE WEDNESDAY

Mrs. w S. Miller of this city re-
oeived the news of the death of her
sister-in-law, Mrs Benjamin FOrney,
who died at her home in Lawrence
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Forney
formerly resided in Abilene and has
many friends here who will be sur
prised to learn of her death. The
funeral will be held at Navarro Sun
day, probably in the morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
OLD SETTLER OF JEFF
ERSON TOWNSHIP DlED

William Ainsworth, aged IS, pas
sed away yesterday noon at his
home in Jefferson twonship. Mr..
Ainsworth is an old settler in Dick
inson county and has recided in JEFF
erson for many years. He is surviv-
ed by one son.
Funeral arrangements have not
been announced as yet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
Call All For Examination

The local board is now calling all
class one registrants, whether or
not their cases are pending before the
district, for physical examination.
This is done in order that every
1918 registrant who is in class one
may be ready for service when the
call comes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15

You will be pleased If the Reflect
or does your job printing. Equip
ment the best, workmen efficient,
prices right. Give us a trial order.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15

When baby suffers with Group,
apply and give DR.. Thomas Eclectic
Oil at once. Safe for children. A lit
tie goes a long way. soc and 60c-
At all drug stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15

For regular action of the bowels;
easy, natural movements, relief OF
constipation, try Doan's Regulets.
30c at all stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15

Itching, bleeding, protruding or
blind piles have yielded % Doan's
Ointment. coo at all stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
Stomach and Liver Trouble

No end of misery and actual suf-
fering is caused by disorders OF the
stomach and liver, and may be
avoided by the use of Chamber
lafn's Tablets. Give them a trial.
They only cost G4larter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
For sale, 5 acres creek
bottom adjoining Abilene,
also , lots on East Seventh.
w. E Howard. 4deod%wtf

The charter board at Topeka
this week refused charter for a
new bank at Harrington. c. l.. Haueke
and others we're applicants. Her
ington evidently has all the banks it
needs.
Wanted, middle aged woman for
housekeeper, no objection if she has
a child or two. Address G. M. Bark
ley, Abilene, R. F. D. 5, or phone
Rnclreve IVA
Mrs. f. e. Davis is preparing
a service flag for two blocks on N.
Walnut which will have twelve stars
Four families contributed their boys
to the service and it is believed that
this territory has furnished more
soldier boys than any similar ter
ritory in the state.
C. N. Hull, an old time resi-
dent of HeringtOn and well known
in Abilene. has sold his residence
and will move to California for his
health. His friends are sorry to see
him leave but hope his health will
be benefited.
Robert Alexander writes from
Dunavamt, Kan, as follows.
We look forward to Saturday when
we generally get the Reflector
There were two or three we never
cot. 1t sure seems like hearing from
all, especially the Acme, NeWbern,
Holland and Carlton items, put 1t
seems to me they have been missing
out a good deal lately. And we en-
Joy reading the soldier boys letters
as we are acquainted with so many
and do hope they will all soon come
back home alright 1t is warm and
dry here, our corn is badly damaged
but not for lack OF rain as we have
lad two or three good rains since
the 4th of July, bat it is the hot
sun and winds from the southwest.
We have a steamy hot heat here, the
small grain is all Of good quality,
but not as large yield as last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15

If you don't get your Reflector
regularly, phone 95.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
Watch the FOrds go by. edwti


Buy your shoes at Kauffman's.
6dtfeodwtf
For Sale, Buick 5-passenger car,
n fine condition. H. A. Crane, phone
,16. dWti
For sale, one ton international
truck in first class condition. 407 r.
Fourth. Phone 173. 9dtfwtf
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Bell Of Holland, daughter.
Found, on the streets, hub cap
for Chalmers car. Owner can get
same at Reflector office. 14d1wl
Marriage license: William Els
ele of Hope and Hester Bogart OF
Abilene.
Mrs. Ella Mason. who was oper-
ated on August /. is steadily improv-
ing this week.
Ais Well With the Maxwell.
For sale, tame white and spotted
rabbitA soc per pair A. c. Bistline,
Detroit, Buckeye phone. 1917
Born to DIR. and Mrs. Waiter
]. Meek of Madison, Wis, boy,
August 13.
William Hershey resigned his
position at the Harding transfer and
has accepted a position as traffic
manager at the Midwest mill.
See the r. & P. Republic three
pillow, and Lawson four pillow demon
stration of Tractor. Call at the Oak
land Place and we will take you to
the field. 40O-402 N. Broadway
Y. Coulson. Abilene, Kansas d-wtfl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15

For Sale, Buick 5-passenger car,
n fine condition. H. A. Crane, phone
az dwtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15

Buy your shoes at Kauffman's.
6dtfeodwtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15

For sale, one ton international
truck in first class condition. 407 f.
Fourth. Phone 173. yduwtt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-15

Wanted, middle aged woman for
no objection if she has
a child or two. Address g. M. Bark
ley, Abilene, R. F. d. 5, or phone
Buckeye. iva