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Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19

State of Connecticut, District of
Sharon, SIS. Probate Court, Septem-
Der 18th, 1918.
Estate of Frances Amanda Taylor,
late of Sharon, in said District, de-
ceased.
The administrator having exhibited
his administration account with said
estate to this Court for allowance, it
is
ORDERED-That the 26th day of
September A. D. 1918, at two o'clock
in the afternoon, at the Probate
Office in Sharon be, and the same is,
assigned for hearing on the allow
ance of said administration account,
with said estate, and this Court di-
reefs the administrator to cite all
persons interested therein to appear
at said time and place, by publishing
a copy of this order in some news
paper having a circulation in said
district, and by posting copy of this
order on~the public sign post in the
Town of Sharon where the deceased
last dwelt, and by sending by mail
postage paid marked copy of said
newspaper to Mrs. Hattie Fairchild,
Shelton, Conn.,, Mrs. Josephine Viten,
Shelton, Conn, John Wise, care of
Patrick T. O'Brien, Attorney at Law,
Meriden, Conn, Mrs. DINER DeLisle,
care of Patrick T. O'Brien, Attorney
at Law, Meriden, Conn.,, Howard
Beach, Newtown, Conn.,, care of
Newtown Inn, Mrs. Harriet Grady,
Sharon, Conn, and Mrs. Frank
Shove, Sharon Conn, all at least five
days before said time assigned, and
return make to this court.
Attest, Frank w. Dakin,
Judge,
A true copy
Attest, Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19
District of Cornwall .
Probate

District of Cornwall SIS. Probate
Court, Sept. Is, 1918.
Estate of Henrika Sandmeyer, late
of Cornwall, Conn. in said District,
deceased
The Administrators having exhi-
bited her administration account with
said estate to this Court for allow
ance, it is
ORDERED-That the 23d day of
September A. D. 1918, at one o'clock
in the afternoon, at the Probate office
in West Cornwall be and the same is
assigned for a hearing on the allow
ance of said administration account,
and this Court directs the Admins
tratrix, to cite all persns interested
therein to appear at said time and
place, by publishing this order once
in SINE newspaper having circula-
ton in said District, and by posting
a copy on the public sign post in the
Town of Cornwall where the de-
ceased last dwelt, at least days be-
fore said time assigned.
Certified from Record,
Geo. r. Smith,
Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19
District of Cornwall S., Probate
Court, Sept. 13, 1918.

District of Cornwall S., Probate
Court, Sept. IS, 1918.
Estate of Elizabeth F. Hart, late
of Cornwall in said District.
Upon the application of Martha H.
Hart praying that administration on
said estate be granted to Wallace M.
Hart as per application on file more
fully appears, it is
ORDERED-That said application
be heard and determined at the Pro-
bate Office, in West Cornwall in said
District, on the 23d day of Sept. A.
d. 1918, at one o'clock in the after
non, and that public notice be given
of the tendency of said application
and the time an dplace of hearing
thereon, by publishing copy of
this order once in some newspaper
having circulation in said District,
and by posting a copy thereof on
the public sign-post in the Town of
Cornwall in said District, at least 7
days before said day of hearing.
George r. Smith,
Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19

District Of Canaan, S., Probate
Court, September A, 1918.
Estate of Sarah w. Adam, late
of North Canaan, in said district, de-
ceased.
The Court of Probate for the Dis
trict of Canaan hath limited and al
lowed six months from the date here
of, for the creditors of said estate to
exhibit thcir claims for settlement.
Those who neglect to present their
accounts properly attested, within
said time, viii be debarred a recoy-
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19
COST OF AMMUNITION

The ammunition in each torpedo
fired from a ship in the present war
costs from $4,000 to $4,000 One
FOUNDER cartridge contains ammuni-
ton valued at S.72 while a six FOUNDER
cartridge has ammunition valued at
$170. Ammunition in a 3-inch shell is
valued at So. That in 4-inch shell is
valued at So, in a 5-inch shell at $13
and in a 6-inch shell at SIS. 1t is a
simple problem in mathematics to find
how many torpedoes or shells can be
filled with ammunition by a single
Liberty Bond.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19
BUY A BOND.

BY H. V. Neal, Everett. Mass.
Hank, a voice to you appealing,
Men of Freedom, Thought and Feeling
Innocents implore you kneeling,
Buy a Bond"
Hosts of He'll are Right defying,
Sparing not the sick or dying;
Broken hearts to you are crying,
Buy a Bond"
For our boys who, in the fight,
Stand for US, for God and Right,
Keep their home fires burning bright
Buy a Bond
In the name of Liberty.
Strike the blow to make men Free,
Help to win the Victory,
Buy q Bond!
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19
District of Canaan, S., Probate Court

District of Canaan, S., Probate Court
September 16, 1918.
Estate of Nettie M. Call, late of
Canaan, in said district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the Dis
trict Of Canaan hath limited and al
lowed six months from the date
j hereof, for the creditors of said es-
tate to exhibit their claims for settle
ment. Those who neglect to present
their accounts properly attested,
within said time, will be debarred a
recovery. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment to
Isaac P. Hornbeck,
Administrator,
Falls Village, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19
COST OF SHIPS or WAR

What is to be done with all the
money that is being asked for on the
Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan? Pay
for battleships, submarines and thou
sand other things to be used by our
boys on the land, on the sea, in the air
and under the sea. To complete a sim
gle battleship now under construction
requires $23,O75,O00 and a battle cruis-
er takes $24,900,000. A scout cruiser
takes $7,220,000 and destroyer ST.
$4,000. A coast submarine costs
$S50,000 and a sea-going submarine
S143O.OOO
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19
COST OF A SAILOR

The cost of the U. S. Navy per man
per day during the first six months of
the fiscal year 1918 varied from $40 on
the larger types of vessels to $.52 on
the smaller types. A $50 Liberty Bond
will keep sailor for 102 days in the
larger vessels and for ss days on the
smaller types.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19
WHAT LIBERTY BONDS ARE

What are Liberty Bonds? Liberty
Bonds are promises of the United
States Government to pay money at a
future date with interest; for example,
a $50 Third Liberty AZ % bono is a
promise to pay the bearer $50 on Sept
10, 1928, with interest in the meantime
at Az %, i. e., S2.12 per year or $1.O6
on every March 10 and September Is
until the bond is paid.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19

cry. All persons indebted to said
Estate are requested to make imme-
date payment to
Samuel A. Eddy, Is
William L. Adam,
Henry E. Lyles,
Executors.
Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-19

A true copy
Attest, Willard Baker, Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS ALREADY
GIVE LARGE AMOUNT

81 have already received about
four hundred dollars from the boys
who pledged to the Y. M. G. A.
work" said Mr.. Bailey today. six
teen boys have paid the whole sum
of their pledges, but seven have not
made a payment yet. It is hoped
those will be paid before April /.
The work thus far has proved sue
cess and will be a great aid to the
boys over there"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
TELEPHONE OFFICE SELLS
$500 OF BABY BONDS

over $500 worth of the War say
ings Certificates, Baby Bonds,
have been sold at its office here IN
the past four days by the United
Telephone Co., which has placed the
bonds on sale at twenty-five OF its
leading exchanges. The employees
will handle the sales free of cost to
the government as a patriotic sery-
ice.
The first purchase of the bonds Tor
these exchanges was for $4,000 ana
IL other towns do as well as Abilene
they will all be sold in a few days
II is expected that every one OF the
400 employees Of the company will De
an owner of Baby Bond as an evi-
dence of thrift and patriotism. Buy
a Baby Bond and help lick the kaiser
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
(First published in Abilene weekly
reflector Feb. z, 1879
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

state of Kansas, Dickinson county, %
In the probate court OF SAID county
and state. .o.a NJ Anna
Augustine, deceased. In
To ali creditors and oDer persons IN
terested in said estate:
You are hereby notihed Una. W.
hove fled a report Of our admins
tration of said estate in the probate
onnrt of Dickinson County, kansas
md that we will make final settle
1 nI Of the above named estate IN n
tha probate court in and for salu
County con at the probate judges once &c
=, ~ Ab;,ene Kan, on the sth day OF
N NJ 1918; and at such time appI-
cation will be made for our conlpe gu
ea.io1 attorney fees, and other e1-
Senses senses and for our discharge as su lSa
eTecutors, and for an order Oh th e
eovrt fnding and adjudging VINO
oo~, the heirs, devisees, and legatees
of the deceased. rrorcr
]. B. CASE,
r~ecptore of the estate OF Anna Au-
justine. deceased.
iva
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
BE A FARMERETTE
AND HELP WIN WAR

The Woman's Committee Gouncll
Of Defense is launching voluntary
draft of all the women and children
in the country, calling them TO the
colors under the banner Of Home
Gardeners. The food growers and
conservers are the country's first and
most important line of defense. With
ont us the whole military system, the
whole machinery of the government
would break down.
Join us; become member oil the
council of defense, actively engaged
in winning the war.
There are no dues, no red tape. All
that is necessary is to grow garden
to help feed the soldiers.
Every meal furnished by your own
Garden releases a meal for the sol
1iers. reduces your cost of living ana
helps to fight the kaiser.
Pleased to meet you who are we!
Farmerettes, farmerettes and their
lads and lassies.
What will we do? Hoes and shov-
els, spuds and seeds, plant the earu-
ems, kill the weeds, fight the kaiser
feed the soldiers, fill our larders with
canned and dried fruits, help the
farmer-thats what we'll do. Come
and join us.
WoMAN's COMMITTEE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
EMMETT HOFFMAN TO
NATIONAL WHEAT BOARD

Emmett Hoffman of Enterprise
who has been the Kansas City man
ager of the Kansas Flour Mills Co.
has been called to New York City az
first assistant in the food administra-
tons wheat control board. He VIII
remain there for several months and
perhaps during the war, working al
! dollar a year. The -four mills com
pany, however pays his salary al
usual.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
WILLIAM STACEY DEAD.
Passed Away at His Home On South
Buckeye This Morning.

William stacey, aged 81, father Of
Professor w. A. Stacey, passed away
At his home on South Buckeye ave-
nue. early this morning Mr. Stacey
was an old Abilene settler having
come to this community in 1870 He
came to America from England and
~ first located between junction CITY
and Chapman. He is survived by MS
J. ife Lucy Stacey, and five children
Funeral announcement will be given
later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
Beach-Rice.

The marriage of Mrs. George z.
Reach of 1142 Morris avenue, Tope-
ka and Mr.. A. w. Rice OF Abilene,
was solemnized yesterday afternoon
at the home Of DR.. Charles M. Shell
don on West Fifteenth street, the
Rev. Doctor Sheldon performing the
ceremony.
The wedding is Of interest to q
large circle of the friends of Mrs
Beach and Mr.. Rice in Topeka and
Kansas. Mrs. Beach has lived in 10
peka 27 years and has been active u
club work and in the work OF the
Central congregational church. Mr
Rice is an old settler Of Abilene
where for years he was a LEADING
lumber merchant. Later he was
yice-president of the Citizens bani
Of Abilene, and for twelve years serV
ed as mayor Of the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rice will make then
home in Abilene Topeka Capital
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Rice arrived home
last evening and are receiving con
gratulations at the Rice home OF
West Third.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
PAST FIVE MONTHS THE
DRIEST IN STATE HISTORY

The last five months have broken
the drouth record for similar per-
iod in the so year history. The pre-
cipitation in September, october, No
yember. December and January was
3.62 inches, which is AL inches be-
low normal for the five months. The
month recently closed was the cold
est January with but two exceptions
in the history of the state. 1t was
the coolest January since 1885. The
mean temperature for the month was
1903 degrees, or IL degrees below
normal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
HEAD OF CATTLE
pARM IMPLEMENTS, ETC.
Two cows and one calf.

Two wagons, box wagon, rack
wagon. 8 buggies two almost new
old buggy, carriage, spring wagon
Emerson 5-foot mower in good
shape, Hummer sulky pillow in good
running order, four-wheel lister al
most new, 2 GROW weeders both IN
good running order, Prov Emerson
cultivator almost new, good disk IN
good shape, good single row cultiva-
tor in good shape, 2-section harrow
2 sets good work harness one SCI
good as new, set double driving har-
ness in good shape, 2 sets single driy-
ing harness, good saddle, bride
good grindstone. large iron kettle
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
FRANK GEOFFROY MISSED
ROAD, CAR OVERTURNED

Frank Geoffroy, in driving home
from Anthony, came near serious
accident north of Gypsum last eve
ming. The road bends around a
curye in the creek but the turn was
not protected and he drove straight
across down the creek bank. The
car overturned and he crawled out
from under it. The car was badly
damaged but he was not hurt. He
is back in Abilene to stay and will
enter business here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
7 head Of coming yearling calves.
FARM MACHINERY, ETC.

John Deere riding lister, John
Deere hay rake, John Deere binder
Van Brunt low down press grain
drill, John Deere mower, John Deere
3-section harrow, John Deere grow
weeder, GAINESVILLE 12-inch gang
plow, 2 sets of new heavy breeching
work harness, new farm wagon, new
truck wagon, new hay rack, set Oh
dirt planks for wagon. The above
machinery is all new and in A No.
condition; was purchased last May
and has been in sheds when not IN
use.
TERMs-All sums of SO and un-
der. cash; on all sums over $lV
credit of 10 months will be given on
approved notes bearing 1919 inter-
est. If paid when due go VIII De
carged. No property to be removed
until settled for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
PENNED BENEATH CAR;
DIED z HOURS LATER

Henry oliver Howard, 10, died at
11:45 o'clock Sunday night, follow
ing injuries sustained shortly after
a o'clock Sunday afternoon. when ne
was struck by an automobile driven
NV A. N. futile. Howard suffered
numerous bruises and internal in
iuries when the futile car pinned
him against a small tree on the Grub
ing in front of the c. N. Berger home.
Medical aid was summoned for him
at the Berger home. Later he was
taken to st. Barnabas hospital, where
he died.-Salina Union.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
NEW FLOUR ORDERS IN
EFFECT THURSDAY, FEB. 2

The following from the state FOOD
administrator, received today, is IS
sued by his order and must be obey
ed by all retailers.
Commencing February retailers
are to sell wheat -four only with an
equal weight of some of the following
substitutes: Corn meal, corn -four
corn starch, hominy, corn grits, bar
lev -four. rice, rice flour, oatmeal
rolled oats, buckwheat -four, potato
-four. sweet potato flour, bean Hour
feterita flour or meal"
C. A. CASE,
County Food Administrator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
Death At Industry.

Mrs. Christine Kregar' wluoW'
aged rs years, died at Industry sun
,dav night. Funeral Tuesday at ! ?.
- At Industry, Rev w. D. ziegler
officiating. Burial in Abilene Gene
terv Mrs. Kregar was the mother
og Mrs Arthur Fulton of Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Bedroom suite, bed steads. some
lamps, bed springs. bed lounge,
single lounge, some chairs, set quilt
ing frames, rocking chairs, stand,
extension table, 80 yards Of ingram
carpets, 81 yards of Pennsylvania
striped carpet, some stair carpet,
heating stove, cook stove with reser-
voir and heating closet, quart ice
cream freezer and lot of articles
too numerous to mention.
TERMS-All sums of sic and un-
der, cash; sums over $40 a credit of
10 months will be given on notes
with approved security at. 90 in
terest; if paid when due only SO
will be charged. No property to be
removed until settled for
FREE LUNCH AT NOON
Bring your tin cups.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
Methodist Services.

The services at the Methodist
church for Sunday will include So
cred concert given by the choir
These concerts, consisting of an
thems. quartets, duets, solos, etc
are always highly appreciated and
lovers of music especially enjoy
them. The concert begins at 7:3O p
m.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
MARSHALL OUSTtD
S. @. GOULD LOST OFFICES OF
CONSTABLE AND MARSHAL.
Court Adjourned for January Term
Trouble in Healy Case-Case
of Fitzgerald VS.. City of Hope
Dismissed.

S. c. Gould of Solomon was GUST
ed from his offices as marshal OF
Lincoln township and constable of
Solomon by County Attorney Bise-
hoff in the district court yesterday
afternoon. Bischoff brought evidence
to show that Gould had not perform
ed his duties in these offices. 1t
was claimed that Gould had refused
to furnish the county attorney with
evidence to prosecute gamblers at
Solomon. Bischoff charged that
Gould often had been in state OF
intoxication and that he had demand
ed and received money from gamb-
lers at Solomon. Mr.. Gould did not
appear at the trial and did not send
lawyer to defend him. Another
marshal will be appointed.
The case of A. Wade against G.
A. Myers was tried yesterday after
noon and a decree was given the
plaintiff. The case was an act to
quiet title
H. e. Fitzgerald brought suit
against the city of Hope, asking $5'-
600 for the death of his son, which
occurred at Hope last year, when
the Ford which his son was driving
turned turtle and landed in a ditch.
Mr.. Fitzgerald said the city should
have had railing on the culyert and
that the road should be wider. The
case was dismissed at the cost OF the
plaintiff
A decree was given the plaintiff in
the case of c. G. Crooks VS.. Il. y.
Anderson.
The case of John L. Swartz vs.
Lulu b. swartz was dismissed at the
cost Of the plaintiff.
In the case of Sehlessner VS.. Mott
ct al a motion to make the petition
more definite and certain was over
ruled and the defendant given thirty
days to answer.
The Swedish Free Evangelical Mis-
sion association of swenson Creek VS.
the Free Swedish church of SWensol
Creek association, ct al was settlec
and dismissed. =
The case of the city of Abilene VS.
VIM. F. Stanley, manager of the Pos
tai Telegraph office in this city, was
heard yesterday morning and was
taken under advisement by the court
In this case the city is trying to col
Loot a license from the Postal Tele
praph company under a city ordl
nance passed several years-ago,
In the case of Krom, ct al VS.
Beisel ct al demurrer to the eyi
dence was sustained by the court.
The case of Mabel Sullivan VS.
Frank Sullivan was dismissed.
In the cases of the State VS.. y
A. Nealson, State VS.. S. P. Lowe ane
state VS.. w. H. Liggett the injunc
tions we're allowed by the court
They were charged with selling in
toxicating liquors.
During the last term Of court I'M
Jury. in the cast of The State OF Kan
sas VS.. Phillip Healy, charged Wlti
the murder of his father, was dis
missed by the judge because OF tn
illness of one Of the jurors. I'M
case was held over until this tern
Of court and then due to the Hines
, Of the defendant, the case was agail
postponed. Attorneys brought tn
matter before the judge that he ha
no authority to dismiss the jury dur
: ing the last term of court without
written statement from a physician
The Judge has taken the matter un
der consideration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07

hay fork and rope, lot of single and
double trees, lot of COW chains and
log chains and clevises and fine as
sortment of bolts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
Farmers Union Social.

Perfect in all it's elegant appoint
ment was the oyster supper given by
the members of the Farmers Union
at the Johnson school house last Fri
day evening. Most of the members
being present the evening was spent
in social conversation. Everybody
enjoyed himself and had all the oys-
tiers he could eat The members de-
parted wishing each would be pres
ent at the next regular meeting Feb
ruary 6.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
Public Sale

Having rented my place, will sell
at public auction without reserve at
the place. 8 miles north Of Abilene, z
miles east and mile north Of Tai
mage. 3 miles west of Buckeye, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
For Herschel Wright.

The w. R. Wright home at 2oo
Pine street was the scene OF mucn
Measure and merriment THURSDAY
evening, when Mr.. and Mrs. W y.
wright entertained the students ana
teachers of the Central Kansas Busl-
ness college for their son, Herschel'
who is a student at the college. Inc
students gathered at the college AZ
7.30 o'clock when autmobiles were
sent to take them to the Virgin
home. The evening was spent WIN
Jolly games, instrumental and vocal
music and bright social conversation
The time passed all too quickly ano
after delicious refreshments were
served the guests still fingered, un'
til the waiting cars reminded them
that the hour was growing late ano
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
County Food Administrator
1,rnrd crnwford 10 ouarantine

Edward Crawford to Quarantine.
c. S. Crawford received letter
from his son, Edward, today. Ed
wards company is in quarantine at
Camp Johnson for scarlet fever and
will probably remain there for about
fifteen days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
. . .
Scherer-O'Bryon.

A very quiet wedding took place
ON wednesday morning, February o.
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
Scherer. when their daughter, Esther,
was united in marriage to DR.. G. f.
O'Bryon. The brides pastor, Rev. l.
B. Kelsey, read the solemn ceremony
which made the two one in holy we'd
lock. Only the immediate family ana
a few friends we're present.
A splendid luncheon was served
after which an auto took the party
to Junction City, where they took the
train for Kansas City and other plac-
es of interest. Upon their return
they will be at home to their frienos
in Chapman after March |. Doctor
O,Bryon has been the dentist for
Chapman people for number o.
wears and has many friends, but his
circle of friends is no larger than
that of his bride, who grew up II
that community. The good wishes
of a host Of friends go with them IN
to their new home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-02-07
"a HORSES AND MULES

commencing at 4 CLOCK d. ~ ~
following property:
IA HORSES AND MULES
Span Of mares IA years old BEL
and Queen weight 200 pounds one
in foal, bay mare 3 years old weight
100 pounds, black mare 5 years ola
weight 1000 pounds, black horse 3
wears old weight 1850 pounds, gray
mare years old weight l35N
pounds, bay mare 2 years old weight
$50 pounds broken, coming Two
year-old FLY weight 100 pounds
coming one-year-old FLY both good
ones, span coming year old JacA
and Jerry, span of Jenny mules com
ing years old weight about 100
mounds each, jack mule coming
years old.