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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
WATCH YOUR KIDNEYS

Inhaling fumes of turpentiLe ana
white lead often weakens the kid
news. That's one reason why SO
many painters have bad backs ana
sick kidneys. Exposure, frequent
colds, chills and the strain of climb
ing uo and down ladders help start
the trouble.
If your back aches If sharp pains
strike you in the back when stoop-
ing, lifting or working; If you have
headaches, dizziness, rheumatic
pains, if the urine is discolored or
passages painful and scanty, try
Doans Kidney Pills, the remedy SO
widely used and so we'll recommend
ed by men in the painting trade.
Here's Abilene testimony:
D. W. Allison, painter, 400 w.
First ST., says: 1.-THE turpentine
fumes from the paint weakened my
kidneys and my back got so bad
that I could hardly stand straight.
1t didn't get much relief at night
and mornings l was stiff and lame
Ny kidneys acted too often and the
secretions were highly colored and
burned in passage. l often became
dizzy and had headaches. Seeing
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised,
got a box from c. E. Northcraft &
/ Co. They eased up the pains in M
back and gradually strengthened
I my kidneys until all the ailment
I, left me. Since then have depended
r on Doan's Kidney Pills when hav
= needed a kidney medicine"
coo at all cealers. Foster-Milburi
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo,sN N. Y.-Adv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
obituary-G. W. staatz.

George William Staatz was born
May 8, 1861, in Dickinson county,
Kansas. He was converted during
a camp meeting held in 1876 and
when yet lad he united with the
Methodist church at Lyona, under
the pastorship of Rev. ]. ]. Sand
meyer. He was faithful to the
church of his choice until death
called him. In the course of time
he served this church as steward
and trustee; he was several times
elected Sunday school superinten-
dent and president of Epworth lea
que always rendering the cause Of
Christ all service possible in his
ability.
In civil life he served his fellow
citizens many years on the school
board likewise on the township
board and in the last year as presi-
dent of the township war fund as
ISOLATION. March 6, 1884 he was
united in wedlock to Miss Anna z
Albers of Junction City. To this
union were born five children, Mrs
Estella JACKIE, Mrs. Pearl Krause
OF Petersberg, Tex, Everett Staati
and Lillian Staatz and Sturgeon, thu
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
Notice to Stockholders.

A small issue of the Preferred
Stock of the Riverside Light, Power
& Gas Company has been authorized
by the Public Utilities Commission.
Old stockholders have the right to
subscribe for their pro rata share OF
this stock until June l, 1918. After
June l, 1918, any remaining will be
sold to any customers or prospective
patrons Of the Company who desire
to invest in these securities.
The stock is not taxable, nor as
sessable and pays 7 per cent. Divi-
dends are paid quarterly on the first
of January, April, July and october
of each year. Persons desiring to
buy this stock should make their re-
servations at once.
1t is our policy to have our Gus
toners own the Company.
RIVERSIDE LIGHT. POWER &
GAS COMPANY. 22d-wlmc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
MARGUERITE REsTovEX Is
GARFIELD ROOMS PRoTEGE.

A letter to the Reflector says that
the name and address of the father
less French girl whom the children
of rooms Z and s, Garfield building
have arranged TO care for is Mar
guerite Restouex. Rue du Bouquet,
(Creuse) France. Little Marguerite
was born Jan. 6, 1912. and her faith
er was killed in the war The letter
says: I'VE would suggest that when
writing to the child you enclose an
International Reply Coupon, which
you can purchase at the post office
for six cents and is redeemable in
France for five cents. This will
cover return postage Six year old
Marguerite will probably not be able
to write many letters but doubtless
her mother or other friend will do
so for her.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
Narrow Escape for Child.

Little Anna Marie Wise, four year
old daughter of Mrs. r. c. Wise, was
struck by Buick six car while
crossing the street at Third and
Spruce and sustained slight injuries.
She was with her mother, who was
carrying smaller child. The
driver. not seeing the child until she
was nearly upon II, applied all the
brakes and stopped before the child
was run over The bumper struck
the child and carried her few feet.
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after died in infancy.

latter died In INFANCY.
For some time Mr.. Staatz was not
well but not until a month ago did
his condition become serious BY
excessive work for Liberty loan and
Red Cross he became exhausted and
sickness followed He was critically
i'll Just one week and died May %
at the age of 81 years and II days
He leaves a wife, four children,
four grand children, his invalid
mother, two brothers and one sister,
besides a host of relatives and
friends. His father, two sisters, one
brother and two children have gone
on before.
Funeral services were held May
2S at Lyona NJ. F. church and burial
was made in Lyona cemetery.
The following relatives and friends
from a distance were present at the
funeral. Rev. w. c. staatz, Claton-
ia, Tex. Mrs. c. c, Krause, Peters
burg, Texas; Mrs Chas Aebi, Mr.
and Mrs Louis staatz, Mrs. joe
Schmidt and daughter and vii
scherman, all Of Jefferson, Okla.
Mrs. c. W staatz and Miss Lotti'
Westrup, Of wichita Mr.. and Mrs
Orville Bell, OF Talmage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
ABILENE GAINED IN
POPULATION IN YEAR.

The new census report to the
clerk gives the population of abb
lene as 4.465. This is a gain or
ten over the census report for last
year which was 4,455. Herington's
population is Abs; last year it was
4,791. Population for other towns
of the county is; Chapman, S24;
Enterprise, 837; Hope, $40, Man
chester, 225; Solomon, 9SS; Wood
bine, 1886. r.,--.>
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
Sour stomach.

This is a mild form of Indigestion.
1t is usually brought on by eating
too reapidly or too much, or of food
not suited to your digestive organs.
If wou will eat slowly, masticate
your food thoroughly, eat but little
meat and none at all for supper, you
will more than likely avoid the sour
stomach without taking any medi-
cine whatever. When you nave sour
stomach take one dose of Chamber
lains Tablets to aid digestion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
COUNTIES EQUIP GUARDS
FROM THE PUBLIC FUNDS

Cloud and Saline counties have
appropriated money to buy uniforms
for their state guards. Saline all
lowed $4,000 providing no protest
is made by tax payers in 10 days
"The understanding is. state the
commissioners. that the legisla-
ture will reimburse the county for
this expenditure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
ARE THE ABILENE STREETS
GROWING SHORTER OR WHAT.

When the pavement was laid two
years ago it covered the streets ex-
actly. Now it bulges in places as If
it we're too long for the surface COW
cred Either the streets are shorter
or the pavement has expanded
probably the latter. 1t is particu-
larly bad on South Buckeye and
North Olive and should be repaired.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
FARM IMPLEMENTS.

Box wagon, rack and wagon Z Top
buggies, surrey, good sled, McCor-
mick mower in good repair, lo-foot
rake. 12-inch walking plow, z-sec-
ton harrow, lister, wheelbarrow
grindstone, garden drill, spray
pump and barrel, water trough, vice
work bench, set heavy work harness
set double driving harness, single
driving harness, fly nets, log CHAIR
and many other articles too numer
Gus to mention.
Also kaffir corn, corn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY
Phone s6
schneider-Hints.

On Wednesday, May 20, occurred
a wedding of much interest to this
community when Miss Mary schneid-
er and Mr.. Ralph Hints were united
in marriage in Junction City at the
court house.
Miss Schneider was graduate OF
the Dickinson county high school.
She IS web known and highly re-
spected among those who know her.
Mr.. Hints is prosperous young
farmer Of Wakefield, Kans. The
young couple will make their home
on a farm belonging TO the father Of
the groom. Their many friends wish
them much joy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06

For sale, II head of thrifty shoats.
Acme phone 7l5. D. F. an.6-2'
catch the Fords go by. 6dwtf
any your shoes at Kaufman's-
5dtfeodwtf
rhe Dederick Rendering Plant OF
.Ilene will remove free, dead horses
d cattle. Phone 776, 6S1, 10000.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Hargreaves, a girl, May 10.
For sale, big six Overland praeti-
cally good as new, cost $1,000 viii
take $1,000. Call Reflector or adj
dress Box 213, Abilene. 4eodwtf
For sale, Malleable steel range,
almost new. sos East 9th St. 6wtf
For sale cheap, Estey organ in fine
shape. Call at 514 n. w. Fifth St.
Phone 10. 5-9wl
Marriage license William Mar
tin Hettenbach, Chapman; Velma
Ruth Winslow, Carlton.
Automobiles washed and polished
at 4O0-4O2 North Broadway-oak-
land Place. 4d-wtf
News was eceived from Paul
Whitehair that he has arrived safely
at Camp Mills, y. Y. He was at
Camp Funston.
Buy your Oakland cars and Re-
public trucks now and avoid the
raise. Oakland cylinder touring
is still $105O f. o. b. factory e. E
Coulson, 4OO-4O2 N. Broadway.4dwtt
Marriage license: Daniel ]
Smith and Ruth Mabel Gessell, bott
of Enterprise.
Born to MI ana MIS-. JONI
Hogan, Saturday morning, tel
pound girl, whom they have named
Josephine Ann.
The Dickinson County Building
and Loan Association has purchase
the Brenizer building on Broadwa
and will be at home there about tn
; first of July. When the war is wo
y and building conditions become MOI
; nal, nice new office building wi
= be erected.
n Edward s. Moser Of Atchiso
: county was indicted into militar
service by the local draft board
Dickinson county and was sent
Camp Funston Friday morning.
/ Marriage licenses: Morris
k Richardson of Abilene and Nan'
IS ]. Stephens of Enterprise; Jam
/ Lee of He-ington and Orlena schm
4 of Hope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
Swimming Pool Opens.

1t will be of interest to the water
birds of Abilene to know that the
swimming pool has opened. 1t is
very well cleaned and looks as invit-
ing as ever. Willie oliver has been
secured to take charge temporarily
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
TRIBUTE TO HEROES
LARGEST MEMORIAL PARADE
EVER HELD HERE.
Regular Service Held at Mound
Rev. q. l.. Hovgard spoke az
seelye in the Afternoon
Flowers Abundant.

with everyone planning how TO
economize, with the daily menu pc
ing short OF it's wheat products, with
Red Cross and government neeas
holding the heart Of Abilene ana
with the newest German drive plo"-
inc its wav thru the allied line, Mem
orial day this year meant more 70
America than it ever meant BEFORE
The parade which was formed at
10 O'Clock, was the largest Decora-
ton day parade ever held in the
city. w. II. Broughton, marshai q
the day, led the parade, whiie the
Abilene Military band followed play
inc various selections as the paraae
naesed thru the business district.
The girls patriotic league OF the
high school came next with MISS
Irene Dean leading The high schooi
cadet corps, with Dudley Wyandt III
command followed. The remainder
az the parade came in the following
order with these persons leadihg'
Rov scouts, Wm. Sterl; state guards
co. A. Capt. Green; Co. 3, capt. -
crawford; S. of v, L. E. Jeffeoot'
70 girls in floats representing states
and territories, Mrs. D. J. Baer; =
A r. in autos, W. G. Lewis; ". X.
G. Mrs. f. J. Browning; citizens IN
autos H. S. Taylor and H. NJ. cowan.
The G. A. r. held its regular ser
vices at the mound. The Abilene
hand furnished the music. The %
girls. representing the states IN the
i s and the territories, threw
MANY beautiful flowers on the mouhu
during the services
Afternoon Service.
Services we're held at the seelye
theatre in the afternoon. The o. A
and Relief corps attended IN
bodv The program was in charge
of w. G. Lewis, post commander
The HTpJ0I60 Ill 0hiASt
ed the program with the song Lane
of Mine" and the invocation was
given by Rev. F. S. Altman. r. "A
smith read the G. A. R. order. Aitel
the Brethren in Christ quartet gave
another selection Lincolns Gettys
burg address was given by Edwii
Butterfield.
Rev. c. L. Hovgard of the Meth
odist church delivered an exceilen
address on GLORY of the Republic.
Rev Hovgard is forceful speake
and the address was very hitting 10
+be memorial service. w. g. Levi
EXPRESSED thanks to all who too
mart in the program for the day an
then all sang America. f" The pro
gram closed with a prayer by Rev
F. s. Altman
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Two cupboards, dining table, ou-
reau. couch, rockers, COOK
stoves. heating stove, dining chairs
kitchen cabinet, kitchen sink, ward
robe. center table, sewing mach
ines. 2 bed steads with springs, tele-
phone. washing machine, wringer
2 chests, 80 gallon copper Kettle
carpets, garden hose.
TERMS: Cash.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
l.. Q. q. Notes.

On Thursday, May 16, Mrs, Chas.
Leach entertained the L. c. c. AT
this meeting Mrs. Humphrey OF
Abilene explained the need Of Red
Cross auxilliaries and il was decided
to organize one to be known as the
Il. c. c. auxiliary 1t was decided
to change the meetings back to every
two weeks as before and 70 diseon-
tinue the serving Of refreshments.
The first meeting OF the new aux
Hilary was on May 80, when all but
two members, with Mrs Memicheck,
as a guest, met with Mrs. Paul Len
bert. BED socks and night shirts
were the garment worked upon
Next meeting with Mrs. Ira Noel
June 10.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06

Claud Schneider Joined the army,
June ] and is on his way 70 Jefers
son Barracks, Mo. He Joined in
Chicago. Claude is the Oldest son
of Martin schneider and is well
known in this community. For some
time he has made his home at Nor
rison, III.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
Wednesday, June Z
commencing at ] p. M

commencing at ! p. M
. HEAD OF HORSES
Team of gray mares, Welshu COW
pounds, Z years old
HEAD OF HOGS.
Sow and pigs about weeks Old
CHICKENS
One dozen Langshan hens eoch-
erel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
Executors

In settling up the estate Of Will
liam Phnhppi, deceased, ! will sell
at auction at the Phillippi home IN
Navarro, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06

Edward s. Moser Of Atchisor
county was indicted into military
service by the local draft board o.
Dickinson county and was sent t
Camp Funston Friday morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06

Marriage licenses: Morris E.
Richardson of Abilene and Nancy
]. Stephens of Enterprise James
Lee of He-ington and Orlena schmid
of Hope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-06-06
RECENT REFLECTIONS

For sale, II head of thrifty shoats.
Acme phone 7l5. D. F, Hartman. So
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-07-18

Misses Mona Martin and Ada
Morris have returned home after
a pleasant visit to Miss Bessie
Billingslea at Thomasville.
Mrs. w. G.. Barnes and sons.
Joseph and w. G., have returned
from visit to Mr.. and Mrs. H.
E. Crook. at Greenwood.
The Brandon Feed & Milling
Co. has received an elevator for
their feed mill, which will make
the handling of feed much easier
and faster.
Crops in this section have de-
Perforated greatly in the past few
days on account of the dry
weather. Many sections report
that a Is per cent damage has
already resulted to old corn.
Hon. Pat Harrison, the leading
candidate for United States
Senator will speak at Florence at
two o'clock P. M. Saturday in the
interest of his candidacy.
Whether you are for Harrison or
not, hear him.
Mrs. M. E. Ward and children
who have been spending some
time with their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. E. Gayden, returned to
their home at Jackson Sunday,
accompanied by Mr.. Ward, who
came over Sunday morning.
Two young boys, who had
made their escape from the or
phan's home ii jackson, were
arrested here yesterday by Mar
shall Cottrell, and placed in Jail
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-07-18
Minutes of the Rankin County
CHAPTER. A. r. C.

The Executive Committee Of
the Rankin County Chapter
American Red Cross met on July
9Th with Mrs. Shields, the Chair
man in the chair.
Minutes were read and ap-
proved, after which reports were
heard from the following officers:
Mr.. Fox, treasurer, reports
$557.28 in the treasury, this sum
being represented by $311.51 in
the General Fund, $144.T in the
Relief Fund and $1O1.0O in the
Miscellaneous.
Mrs. Cooper, secretary, report
ed 80 new members for the month
|of June and much interest is
being shown, especially in the
new auxilliaries.
Mrs. McLaurin, chairman
woman's work, reported one ship
ment of Surgical Dressings, 542
pieces, and one shipment Knitted
Articles, 1876 pieces.
Miss Annie Henry, chairman
military relief, reported having
served lunch to3 men on June "a.
Miss Annie Robinson, chair man
civilian relief, reported having
talked to II colored men and 5
white men who were leaving for
camp. Arrangements for one
widows compensation have been
completed. She has two appli-
cations concerning delayed allot-
ments. Ten letters have been
written by her and one talk was
made to the colored people at
Piney Woods, School.
Mrs. Shields, chairman pub
licity committee, reported one
talk at Piney Woods School to
the colored people where arrang-
ments were made to organize
them into a branch. At the re-
quest of Pickett for a committee
to organize them into a branch.
Mrs. Dan Williams of Johns was
appointed by Mr.. Bullock, the
County Chairman.
A most encouraging letter
came in from the Pearson aux
Hilary enclosing a check for $172.
IL which had been made at two
entertainments.
Mr.. Ragland, chairman service
committee, reported having
made a list of all automobile
owners in town. Ten people have
agreed to lend their cars when
needed for Red Cross work and
five have promised contributions
toward hiring cars when more
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-07-18

| will have fat native beef
every Wedn esday and Saturday,
you will have to call, as | will
make no deliverys. Your orders
will be appreciated. Market acr IS
street from Busick's.
L. NJ. Irby.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-07-18
Service Flag Unwilling.

Song, America,
Invocation Rev. K. P. Fixes,
Song, Star Spangled Banner,
dwelling Flag-Roll Of Honor
Toast to Our Boys Miss Bessie
McC askill,
Reading Irene Shields,
Song Parish Martin,
Patriotic talks minutes each
Maj. Pat Henry,
w, E. Mcintyre.
A. j. McLaurin,
Vocal Solo Mabel Gayden,
Talk on Home Service Mrs.
w. H. Waddell,
Quartette Misses Edna Buch-
anan and Beatrice Maxey, Mrs.
Oscar Martin, J. A. Lindsey,
Hymn Red White and Blue.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-07-18

Red Cross. All parties who have
old rubber or rubber goods of
any kind on hand. will be helping
a good and righteous cause by
leaving it at the Brandon Mach
inery & Lumber Co.'S. plant,
where it will be converted into
cash and turned over to the
local chapter of the Red Cross.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-07-18
THE BRANDoNsNEWs, BRANDON, MISS

ntil this morning, when 9 repre-
entative Of the home came over
sfter them.
Don't miss the Service Flag
Yelling at johnson Hall Tues
| 6Tj evening. If you are q true
|S0t lot you will come. Let it be- a
q It occasion for Brandon.
twenty-five colored registrants
ere entrained Tuesday by the
local Board for Camp Grant. "A
number Of white registrants
will leave today for Camp Shelby
at Hattiesburg.
Mrs. Louise Dickson and
chapfning daughter, Miss Marie,
left Monday for their home at
Hattisburg, after a visit of sew
eral days to Brandon relatives
and friends.
Harry Shields, who has been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. L. Shields, left Sunday
Cor Natchez. where he holds a
responsible position. He was
accompanied by his brother,
Albert, who has accepted a po-
sition in that city as a clerk
in q store.
Farmers in this section should
begin right now making prep
arations to sow a few acres in
wheat this fall. From present in
dications this will be the only
way to get flour next summer.
Home grown wheat ground on an
ordinary grist mill makes mighty
good biscuits and pancakes.
Under the auspices of the
Brandon Auxiliary Of the Red
Cross service flag will be UNI
yelled at Johnson Hall Tuesday
evening July %, 1918. at $3.50
o'clock. An interesting program
is being prepared for the occasion.
Let every one come and show
honor to our boys who are fight
ing our battles for us.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Didlake an
nounce the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage Of their
daughter, Edna Earl, to Mr.. HI.
d. Blakerley, of Knoxville, Tenn
esse. the rites to be celebrated
on the first day of August, 1918,
in the Baptist Church at Star.
The above item of news is of
general interest to many friends
for this lovely bride-elect is well
known in Mississippi, while the
splendid Tennessean who has
won her love is fortunate in win
ming one so greatly to be desired
as his life's companion. Clarion
Ledger.
Roy L. Fox, who for the past
dozen years has served the Ran
kin County Bank as cashier, left
Sunday for Washington. where
he volunteers his services to the
government in any capacity that
he can be used in helping to win
the war. Mr.. Fox has been one
of the most patriotic of our citi-
zens, and on account of his ability,
was appointed county director Of
the War Savings campaign,
which has just closed. and his
success in this undertaking is re-
markable. In spite of the fact
that Rankin county was assess
ed higher than any other county
in the state, according to actual
population, Mr.. Fox, by his in
domitable energy and enthusiasm
succeeded in bringing the county
nearly up to the stupenduous
sum of $3.50, 600. which we were
assessed at. In the bank he will
be greatly missed, as he is one Of
the most efficient bank men in
the country.
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