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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
WHAT WILL YOU nna

Candidates for county attorney are
promising the people that II elected
no assistant will be appointed, thus
saving the taxpayers money. ID. w.
Tappen, Democrat, caLuidate for pro-
bate Judge, whose office has about
half as much work as the county at
torney's, Is begging the people to
elect him with an assistant (paid by
the taxpay ers) to do his work for
him. w. s. Anderson, who has filed
the office before and knows what its
duties are, though he is 80 years
older than Tappen, promises the peO-
pie that IL elected he will do the work
himself and not appoint an assistant,
as one is not needed-which every
body knows is the truth, since the
work OF the probate judges office is
well known to be the lightest in the
court house. Take your choice. Save
taxes and elect Anderson, or pay more
taxes and give Dan Tappen a private
snap.
When a political accident elevated
Mr.. Happen to the office OF probate
judge he was shoe clerk at $40 a
month. Suppose he had stayed shoe
clerk and had found an employer
who would pay him $3.50 3 month
but with so little business that he
worked only two or three hours
day. And suppose he asked the en-
ployer to hire an assistant for him at
$720 year to help do the work.
What would the employer say? What
would you say and do? The tax
payers of Dickinson county are pay
ing 1920 a year, $1,440 term, to
hire an assistant for Probate Judge
Tappen to help him do two hours
work day and he asks them to keep
it up another two years-$1, 440
more-so that he can continue an
easy life. The taxpayers are his
employers what are You going to
do? Save taxes, already high enough,
and elect Anderson or pay more
taxes to give Happen a private snap
Take your choice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
Obituary, Karl Staatz.

Karl Henry Staatz was born Sept.
6, 1894, on Lyons creek on the
| Staatz's homestead When he was
10 years he gave his heart to the
Lord. He obeyed the command of
him and entered the service until for
him the war was ended and he re-
ceived his honorable discharge 1t
was at the Woodbine camp meeting,
where he also joined the M. q.
church. He was a still quiet 10y,
always dependable. He was always
ready to do the things assigned to
him, in the church or out of the
church. On August his country
called him to the colors; he went
first to Fort Riley where he was as
signed to the Medical Corps, after he
was sent to Fort Smelling, Minnesota
Here the work was assigned to him
of nursing the sick. He was like he
had been at home, the same still
quiet boy. He had such an influence
in the barracks that the other boys |
who associated with him took a pat
tern from him. He always tried to
serve his master to his best ability.
knew him five years and found
him always just like that. While
nursing the sick in Fort Smelling he
contracted the influenza which de-
veloped very quickly into pneumonia.
he died trusting in the Lord on Oct.
I3. One of the last words he spoke
vas when his father asked him,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
COVERED BY THE APPEAL.

The Presidents appeal TO the coun-
try TO return a Democratic majority
In Congress IL an In Congress Is an
invitation 10 elect:
Champ Ozark. speaker Of the House,
who fought conscription and said that
Sin the estimation OF Mlssourians
there il precious little difference be-
tween conscript and convict"
Claude Kitchin, Democratic floor
leader and chairman Of the committee
that handles taxation bills, who voted
against the declaration OF war.
s. H. Dent, chairman OF the com
mittee on military affairs, who was
against the draft and was superseded
by Representative Kahn. Republican,
in managing the Draft Act in the
House
George Huddleston, Democratic
congressman from Alabama, whose
war record was such that the Presi-
dent publicly opposed, though I'M
successfully, his nomination.
Guy Hclvering, Democrat, Fifth
district of Kansas, whose record in
voting against war measures was pub
llshed last week-Or he was absent
when 90 leading measures came up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31

Certainly the presidents political
plea to elect Democrats to Congress
to help win the war can't apply to the
Fifth district. Helvering two years
ago flooded the district with letters
saying he was against preparedness
and in congress he has voted wrong
on score Of important war meas
ures. The Fifth win have a real war
congressman in J. G. Strong and he
should have every vote, no matter
what the president says.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
Obituary. Abram E. Bert.

Abram Engle Bert was born Sept
Is, 1880, twelve miles northwest OF
Detroit, Kansas, and died Oct. IS
1918, aged 3S years, one month and
three days.
In the spring of 1888 his parents
moved to a farm seven miles north
of Detroit. He attended the common
schools of Dickinson county and
taught in them for two years. He
graduated from the Dickinson county
high school in 1908 and from Baker
university in 1907. For FIVE years
thereafter he travelled for a Chicago
publishing house. While at Baker
university he was member of the
Promethian society and of the Zeta
Chi fraternity.
At the age of thirteen he united
with the Brethren and remained a
faithful member of the church until
his death.
October 6, 1909 at Neodesha, Kan,
he was married to Ada Natter, who
had graduated from Baker university
in 1908. To this union were born two
children, Dorothy Mae, now aged five
years and Raymond Eugene, aged one
year.
-Four years ago, because of consid-
erations of health, he returned to the
Did home farm, north of Detroit,
which he managed until his death.
His last illness began Aug. 18th. He
vas taken to the Barnes hospital in
It. Louis, Sept. Is, where an opera
ion disclosed a cyst within the
rain. Though all the resources of
medical science were available, none
ould stay the effects of the disease
nd the end came Friday evening,
,ct. IS, at O'clock.
Besides a wife and two children
nd parents, there are left to mourn
is loss, one brother, Enos, of Bell
ire, Tex, and three sisters, Mrs
bible Winger of Bulawayo. Africa.
FRS. Marjorie Keim of Tulia, Tex,
nd Tena Bert, who is at home.
Funeral services were held from
he home Oct. %, Rev. Jacob Engle
( Belle Springs and Rev. Hovgard
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
DR.. c. F. ATWOOD GETS
COMMISSION, FIRST LIEUT.

DIR. c. f. Atwood, who has prac-
ticed here successfully for several
years and is county health officer has
received his call to the medical corps
of the army and received commits
sion as first lieutenant He is or
dered to report at Fort Riley Nov. s
and win close his office and discon-
tinue his practice the last Of this
week. He is the first Abilene doctor
to receive his cali and win be missed
by his friends and patients.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
POLITICS ADJOURNED-RECON-
VENED.

President Wilson has lost his nalO.
After proclaiming that politics is nd
journed," he has thrown aside all re-
serve and announced that he wants a
Democratic Congress elected next
week-intimating that the war will
not be a success otherwise. This
leaves the way clear for every Repub-
lican TO so register his or her vote
that there will be no question as to
how they stand. Every Republican
should repudiate any intimation that
his patriotism is measured by parti-
san yard stick. Senator Curtis is
right when he says that if Presient
Wilson wants a Congress elected to
uphold his war policies he should ask
for the election of Republican con.
gress. The Congressional record
shows that Republicans supported the
war measures and secured their pas
sage when the Democratic Committee
Chairman deserted the cause.
Every Republican in Kansas should
vote next Tuesday. This is made
emphatically so because thousands Of
our boys are in France and are not
allowed to vote. The Republican party
is 100 per cent for the war 1t does
not want peace without victory"
Her candidates are for unconditional
surrender" There never was time
in the history Of the state when 1t
was more essential for Republicans
to stand up and be counted for the
entire ticket. Let every man and
woman go to the polls and vote a
ticket that shows no divided alleg-
lance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
GOVERNMENT BY MINORITY.

Here's how 1t looks from the obser-
walton balloon:
The north pays about 80 per cent
of the income tax, which is the chief
source OF financial support Of the gov
eminent at this time.
The north has about so per cent
OF the wealth and 20 per cent Of the
population, and it is the seat of the
industrial centers.
But the south. which has 30 per
cent OF the population, 90 per cent
OF the wealth, and pays 10 per cent
OF the federal taxes, runs the whole
show.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
MAKE 1T SENATOR cAPpER. +"

MAKE 1T SENATOR CAPPER. {"
The people of Kansas should re
member that the presidents partican
appeal to elect only Democrats to
congress is an appeal to Kansas to
defeat Arthur Capper for United
States senator-and Kansas will do
no such thing. Kansas will show its
confidence in Gov. Capper by giving
him the largest majority of any sen
ator ever elected i'll the state and
worthily so. Gov. Capper is for no
compromise peace without victory" !;
he is not for having Germany at the
table when peace terms are made;
he is for unconditional surrender"
and a dictated peace to the most
brutal government that ever cursed
the earth.
But that is not the only reason why
he should be elected. He has been
tried out as governor and his ability
as public servant proved. His four
years OF administration of state af
fairs have been marked by a system
and organization for the good or the
public that have brought results.
Every state institution has been man
aged with ability, every financial eX-
pense of the state has been held to
the lowest possible figure, appoint
ments have been made on merit and
have proved worthy. In short it has
been one of the most praiseworthy
administrations in all Kansas history,
and Governor Capper has made 1t so
by being on the job every minute and
bending every energy to making the
states business as successful as he
has his own He has been a war
governor in every sense and has given
evidence of the level Medicines and /
good sense with which he win repre-
sent the state. in the United States
Senate.
Dickinson county will give no heed
o any orders to vote against Arthur
Japper for senator-he win have the
argest majority Of any candidate at
he election
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31

Congressman Helvering's adyer-
tisement tells of a dozen or so big
measures passed by Congress. As
the official roll call shows that he
was "absent" when CO of the lead
In bills came up in the past two
years it is not clear what credit he
can claim for them. A soldier in
war time drawing $50 a month is
compelled to be on duty. What about
a congressman drawing $625 a
month?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31

Ten members of the present Con-
gross have resigned-fve Republicans
and five Democrats. The five Re
publcans are all volunteers in the
army. -Four Democrats resigned to
accept more lucrative official positions
and one to better his financial condi-
ton in life.-Marysville News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31

Kansas answer to the presidents
political proclamation should be the
election of a solid Republican dele
CATION in Congress, headed by Arthur
Cappor for senator. When things at
Washington get so that the president
thinks only Democrats are patriots
1t is time to make change.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31

A letter to A. Jeffcoat from his son,
Elmer Leroy Jeffcoat, of Fort Worth,
Tex, tells of his marriage to Miss
Gladys Higgins of TT. Worth, Oct "a
Roy Jeffcoat lived here most of his
life and has many friends who wish
him and his bride great happiness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express If deep
gratitude to the Home Guards, neigh
bors and friends who so kindly as
sisted us during the sad bereave-
ment of our son and brother and to
extend our thanks for the many
beautiful floral offerings.-Mrs. and
Mrs f. II. Staatz and Family and
Miss Sophia Hummell.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
OUR SOLDIER BOYS IN
CAMP AND FIELD.

- ~ - - r p - p "a -
Harold G. Carroll is home from
Camp Funston recovering from an at
tack of the Flu" He is visiting his
parents in Cheever.
~ "a -
A letter to Everett Close from his
brother, Ira Close, says in part: |
wish | could come home awhile foI
the Kaw river has changed its
course for the first time in the history
of my life and is running through
my tent. woke up this morning and
my barracks bag was floating away
We are wading in mud and wate'
up to our ankles
Arthur Johnson, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. G. Johnson, who has been in
the service for the past two years,
and stationed at the Hawaain Is
lands, until two months ago, when
he was sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa, is
home on furlough. Arthur has been
made corporal, and was sent to Camp
Dodge to train drafted men. He is
looking fine.
- 70 -
A letter from Ralph Slifer to his
sister, Mrs. j. A. Sword, says; l will
write you only few lines today as
we have a few hours of recreation.
l am going to sleep all l can today.
The past week has been rather a
tough one. For two nights we liked
all night long through the mud and |
rain, and for the few days we moped !
among the timber in the rain because |
It was too wet to sleep. We are still
camping in the same timber, but
nave begun to dry out a lite. This
S like being at the old time reunions
)ut we don't have the picnics and
We only have our or
linary army rations and have to keep
reasonably quiet.
For the past two nights we were
disturbed from our peaceful slumbers
" enemy planes, trying to bomb us.
10 we have to be on the lookout and
odge sharpnel night and day. l sup ]
ose you have been reading of the {
ew activities taking place in the '
list few days; that's where we are. ]
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
of Abilene, officiating. Burial was
in Bethel cemetery.
Card of Thanks.
Burial was

For the beautiful floral offerings
and for the help and sympathy given
during the illness and death of dear
husband and son, we wish to express
our sincerest thanks and gratitude
Mrs A. e. Bert and Mr.. and Mrs. P.
H. Bert and Family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31

Are you ready to meet the Lord?"
He answered, Yes" His age was
"a years, one month and seven days.
"A Friend
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
Apples and Seed Potatoes.

Car of apple on track, Winesaps
and Ben Davis. Seed potatoes in a
few days. Bring your sacks. L. ].
Schad. 30dt2w1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
Political ADVERTISEMENT
To the Voters of Dickinson County

1t has always
service and that only
s able and willing give efficient
have entertained this the
Civil war, in business as a
AS the Register county
to meet requirement give people
prompt and pleasant
accorded by all by
the belief that have a degree Of success
If elected a 1 endeavor to give such
service will Justify place
In office, and be of to the county
win appreciate your support
Sincerely,
]. L. WORLEY
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
CHILDREN'S
STORM SHOES

HERE are the sort of shoes
Boys and Girls will want for
Winter wear.
They will keep the feet dry
and warm in all weather.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
COUNTY

representative .. D. TO- Lamb
County Clerk ..........H. w. King
County Treasurer .....M. Il. Calkins
Register of Deeds ....J. L. Worley
Probate Judge 800. w. S. Anderson
Sheriff John II. Sherman
Clerk District Court Il. e. Jeffcoat
coroner ;.........J a. Tufts
County High School Trustees -
G. II. Loudon. r. NJ White. +. c. Mum
sell.
County Commissioner, LIST. District.
............t.. .......J. b. Hostetler
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-10-31
REPUBLICAN TICKET


Q. s. Senator ......... Arthur capper
Justice Supreme Court
Position No. 4. .......R. A. Burch
6oVernor .....s.......... II. j. Allen
Lieutenant governor 80 c. s. Huffman
Secretary of State IL J. Pettyjohn
State Auditor ........F. W. Knapp
State Treasurer .W. L. Payne
Attorney General ...... II. j. Hopkins
Superintendent OF Public Instruction.
.............. Lizzie E. Wooster
6upt. Insurance ......F l.. Travis
State Printer ..... W. r. Smith
Congressman. 9th Dist. - G.. Strong
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-21
EAST CHICAGO
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits were
ISSUED from the office Of the building
commissioner East Chics go. during the
week ending October IS. 1915;
One-story frame dwelling. 22x2s. on
McCook. etwee 140th and 141st: cost
$1,000. J. W. Gaine owner; w. Seller,
contractor.
One-story frame dwelling. 22x2S. on
McCook. TIVE 140th and t4tst; cost
81. 200. Johnson Zachery. wner W. SEE
Ter. contractor.
Repair cement block foundation: cost
$500. Mike Liss. contractor.
One-story brick garage. 22xS6. on Wat
ling. between Guthrie and Grapevine;
cost 5000. j. D. Kennedy. owner; Ben
Maginski. contractor
One-story brick dwelling. on Hemlock.
between list and 1920; cost $4,000. John
Toat. owner: James Johnston. contrac-
tor.
One-story frame dwelling, on Carey.
between 13sth and 139th: cost $4,000.
jenkins. owner; John Anderson. contrac-
tor.
Repair basement. on Todd avenue. be
tween 14sth and 18th; cost 81. 700. Geo.
Duka. owner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-21
Running Sores of
Long Standing Cured
by Number 40

James Robinson. SCI RoWley St,
Evansville, Ind. makes the following
statement. u suffered for 1--WE years
with running sores from blood poison Of
long standing ] doctored with the best
physicians and tried a number of adver-
tised remedies but received no perma-
nent benefit. Ny brOther-in-law. r Tad
lock. advised me to try Number 40 For
The Blood After using the first bottle
I was benefited and was completely
cured with FIVE bottles and at this time.
twelve months later. ] have experienced
no signs Of the disease returning" Per
sons suffering with the blood poison in
any form should not delay but get
Number 40" at once. Sold by Jos.
Weis. Hammond. and Central Drug
Store. Indiana Harbor.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-21
ALLIES MAKE
FRESH
UNITED PRESS CABLEGRAm.l

LONDON. Oct. 21-Allied progress
continues. On the southern front the
enemy made desperate resistance
against the French and Americans in
the Champagne but failed to halt the
advance.
Belgian cavalry is pursuing the fee
ing enemy in the north. They are re
ported to have taken many prisoners
and vast quantities of booty.
The British. batterinE at the center
Of the German battle front in Picardy.
have forced a passage of the Selle river
between lie Cateau and Benain. They
are now pushing toward the Belgian
border south of -Valenvciennes despite
enemy resistance. Allied %aeroplanes
continued to destroy enemy conmuni-
cation centers behind the enemy line.
The official German statement sd-
mitted loss of Bruges. Coutrai and
Thielt. 1t admitted the allies had
reached the Belgian-Dutch frontier and
that the Germans have been pressed
back across the Lys.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-21
LOAN FIGURES
FROM CAPITAL

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1.-The number
Of Fourth Liberty Loan subscribers was
estimated today to be about $4,000. 600.
The total, it was believed, will run
some millions over The minimum quota.
Early reports indicated eight of the
twelve districts had overtopped their
quotas. The nth loan will probably
come about March /. 1919. This is in
dicated by the fact that the treasury
provision for installment payments by
the banks viii bring the entire proceeds
of this loan into the nations use by Feb.
l.. or the fourth loan $4,000. 600. 600
already has been expended. 1t is not
believed there Will be any of this loan
left after the middle Of November.
Purchase Of treasury certificates OF
Indebtedness by individuals will be en-
couraged by the treasury department. it
was indicated today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-21
JIMMY CLABBY
TO FRANCE

James Clabby. ST. has received A
letter from Jimmy. the tghtcr. from
dney. Australia. For 4 year Jimmy
has been = recruiting sergeant touring
the country, but he expects to leave
shortly for the war zone. stopping at
New York. Sergeant Clabhy plans to
secure a furlough when he reaches
New York and spend a few weeks
with his parents.
With three brothers over there"
Jimmy wants to get into the scrap 20
back them up He states he is boxing
we'll, Weighing $50 pounds, and feeling
fine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-21
The Wonderful Call
When Baby Comes
Like hs Blast Of Heavenly Trumpet
When CaH of Motherhood 10 Felt.

or all the most vital times in q woman's
lie ne coming Of baby is fraasne with the
greatest meaning. Care should he exercised
To insure that the crisis is passed In safety.
Apprehensf9 IS avoided BY the timely
use OF Mothers Friend. a preparation OF
penetrating oils and medicinal ingredients,
which renders the muscles, cords. sendons
and hgaments phable, and tkus tension Is
avoided. b usual nervousness, nausea,
bea~ring-down and stretching pains are coun-
teracted and the period 10 one Of calm re-
pose.
lie broad. fat abdominal muscles relax
with case, ard when baby comes the tima
at the crisis IS less and pain and danger 10
avoided.
Thousands OF women for half z century
have used this penetrating external appIica-
ton, prepared especially for expectant moth
eTs, and every woman awaiting thu crfGa
should give nature a helping hand.
Write the Brz5feid Regulator Company,
Dept. ?. Lamar Building. Atlanta, 6eorra,
for heir Motherhood Book, OF greet value
% all women. and obtain a bottle Of
Mothers Friend from the druggist and be-
ain its application regularly night and
morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-21
FLU BAN CAUSES
HEARINGS LAID OVER
LsrEcEAL 10 TIE TINE..I

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. oct. 2i.-Two
hearings in Lake county scheduled by
the public service commission for this
week rave been postponed because of
the ban of the state board Of health on
public meetings.
The first hearing was that Of the pc
ton Of the Hammond. Whiting & East
Chicago Street Railway for a seven cent
fare. II has been continued until We'd
nosday. November 10. At 10 a. m. in the
Hammond Chamber Of Commerce.
The second hearing is that of the petit
ton Of the Gary Street Railway Com
pany for an increase in fare. II has
been continued until November Il at 10
a m. in the Commercial Club rooms at
Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-21
N HAVE WORST
PART OF LINE
TTNIrEr pRrss CARLEGRAM.1

TUSITEr PRESS ~CABLEGRAM.J
WITH n AMERICAN ARMY IL
FRANCE. OcG 21.-German prisoners
state that Germany has made arrange
ments to evacuate France before The
peace note was sent to President WI
son. Seized prisoners said:
The Americans have the worst
biood-letting sector of the entire line.
Every foot Of ground is TO be dis
puted until the German retirement
from the North Sea region is COM
pleted."
The line Is quiet tod ay.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-10-21
D
DIES AT CAMP T.

ESPECIAL TO IHE ItMEs-i
BOLTON. oct 2t.-Mr. and Mrs.
August Fadke received the sad news
Wednesday or the death OF their son.
Private Arthur Fadke at Camp Mills.
y. y. The family had been notified
several days previous that he was ser
iouSly III. it IS a great shock to them
and all his friends, and they have the
sincere sympathy of all