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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-11
District Court
Has Many Cases

divorce from his wife Laura Williams
who abandoned him and went to
Wyoming.
Pearl Smith was granted divorce
from Bernie Smith and also given
judgment for $1,000 alimony.
Fl. e. Fitzgerald has dismissed the
suit he filed against the city of Hope
for $4,000 damages. Fitzgerald's
son was killed when car he was
driving went off a bridge in Hope
and the plaintiff had alleged in, his
petition against the city of Hope for
damages that the bridge was defec-
tive and the cause of the accident.
The case was dismissed on motion
OF, the plaintiff.
Solomon Longhofer of Woodbine
who pleaded guilty to violation of
the probationary law was sentenced
to 80 days in Jail and fined 500 and
costs. He was paroled from the Jail
sentence, however. When Long
hofer was arrested he ahd &c quarts
of whiskey in his possession.
The decree was for the plaintiff,
granting foreclosure of a mortgage
in the case Of Florence H. Tripp VS..
J. C. Peugh ia al.
A decree for the plaintiff was
given in the case of Fitzwater VS..
Fisher.
Among the few cases disposed Of
the third day of the September term
of court, was the case for the recov-
cry of money, A. B. Hurt VS.. Harry
Keach ct al, in which the plaintiff
was given judgment for 800. Hurt
had moved off of a farm in March,
leaving his wheat. The new tenant
who rented the farm, without the
permission of Hurt, plowed up the
wheat and caused him the loss Of
his crop. The case was a transcript
from the justice court.
In the case Of Packard vs.. Matt
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northeast quarter Of section 2-16-4,
Huntley and Johnson have arranged
with Skaer Brothers to start drilling
operations soon.
Skaer and Skaer are drilling at
1,10O feet in section 1916-5. This
test is located a short distance south
east Of Herlngton.
Forester spudded in for a test in
section 14-16-5 last Thursday.
The big companies are playing the
field northwest Of Herington and
also to some extent the district north
of that town. 1t is reported that
the Carter Sinclair and the Empire
have leases IN the Marshall block In
section 1884, something that
never has happened before in the his
tory OF "wildcat" drilling. Others Of
the big companies bought acreage
in this block, but not on as big a
scale as the Carter, Sinclair and the
Empire. two OF the largest inde-
pendent operators, lhve large hold
ings in the block, and smaller buy
ers are getting as close to the big
fellows as possible. and while a big
majority Of these buyers never will
become operators, it remains that
there will be much additional devel-
opment in this section during the
next few months.
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ct al the sale was confirmed and the
deed ordered to the purchaser.
Demurrer was filed by the defend
ants in the ease of Dayton and Rash
er VS.. John +. Murphy to recover
money The demurrer was sustained
and the jury was discharged.
DEGREES were given the plaintiff,
granting divorce in the cases of Iva
A. Riffel VS.. Victor Riffel who charged
neglect and in the case Of Lenora
King vs.. Harry c. King in which the
plaintiff charged gross neglect and
non-support.
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The second day of the September
term of court opened this morning
and most of the morning was given
to the trial of divorce cases.
In the case Of Alice L. Sheetz VS..
IT. J. Sheetz in which the plaintiff
charged gross neglect and abandon
ment the decree was for the plain
tiff and she was also granted custo-
dy of the child, aged about Z.
Mrs NJ. e. Cone was granted a
divorce from her husband, Wesley
Cone Mrs. Cone owned a farm near
Chapman and refused to sell it and
give the money to her husband as
she claimed he wanted her to do.
Two grown sons by former marri-
age seconded their mothers refusal
and the husband left home.
Faye Mcdonald was granted a
divorce from her husband, Isaac Ne
Donald on the grounds of neglect of
duty and non-support.
Canada F. Cress was granted a
: decree in her case for divorce from
her husband Paul c. Cress. She
charged extreme cruelty and in her
petition alleged that he cruelty
whipped and abused her son, child
by former marriage.
Clara Parker was granted divorce
from, her husband, James A. Parker
on the grounds of extreme cruelty
and gross neglect Of duty.
Ethel Spear was given a decree
for divorce from her husband, Clar-
ence Spear. She charged gross neg
Iect and her evidence showed that
Spear had Joined the army, gone to
France and never returned to sup
port her.
In the case of Katie From vs..
Fred From attorney fees were al
lowed but the divorce has not yet
been granted.
Arthur j. Williams was granted a
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OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENTS.
Dickinson VIII Have Plenty ol
Wells Soon.

4 The test well on the wilkins farm
north Of Chapman has been resumed
after delay of two weeks caused
by the burning out of the boiler. The
drilling contractor who's has been In
the hospital at FL Dorado for some
time with blood poisoning Is back
on the job and says he will push
things till the finish now. The drill
Is hitting away at about 1900 feet
with every prospect of remaining In
operation until the full 5000 feet is
sunk
The first dividend on the Eyestone
units was received this week by
owners. 1t is III per cent on thc
original valuation of 500 each and
covers oil actually sold up to August
Is. It is expected that the next divi-
dend will be much larger.
1t is likely that there has been
more geological work done In the
south half of Dickinson county dur
ing the past three months than has
been the experience of almost any
community in the state. Practically
every big producing company In the
country has a corps of geologists
working in Dickinson county. on
men who have covered the different
oil fields thruout the country say the
interest manifested in this locality Isl
nothing short of phenomenal IN the
short length of time 1t has been in
the limelight.
Nearly all the actual work is be
ing done i'm Ranges and 4. Thel
well northwest of Abilene will begin
In a few days.
Deering Marshall and associates
have completed their rig in the
southwest corner of the northeast
quarter of section 17-l5-4. Drilling
is to start October 1.
Northeast of the Marshall block in-
the center of section 15-14-4. Syl- |
vester Forester has made a location
and "a rig is being unloaded at Wood
hine. It is reported that this test
viii be spudde1 in by the middle Of
the present month. East of the
Marshall test, in the center Of sec
ton PISA, Musgrove and others ex-
pect to commence drilling as soon as
material can be gotten on the ground.
In order to hold this particular block,
a time limit having been agreed on
for actual development, it was nee
essary to run special into Wood
bine IN order to get material for the
derrick on the ground.
In the northeast corner of the
southwest quarter Of section 19-15-5
the Midland Refining CO., of ElDor-
ado, is getting material on the ground
for a deep test, and it is promised
by Mr.. Clark. of the refining corpor-
alton, that actual drilling will begin
by the middle Of October.
In the southwest corner Of the
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| colony are nearly all of Swiss rathe
than German decent. His talk deal
largely with the preparations for thu
Journey and the life in Pennsylvania
before 1t was made.
Real Country Cooking.
After Bishop Engle's talk and
music the audience dispersed and
families and relatives ate their din
ners In groups. Some were gathered
in the agricultural hall and Others
were scattered about the park, eat
ing real country dinners.
The atmosphere of the reunion was
one of kindliness and welcome.
Above the platform from which the
addresses were made, was the emb-
lem of the colony bearing the dates
1915, 1870 and 1919. Colonial In
dependence, the Kansas Colony and
the reunion Of the early settlers.
Below was the inscription "In God
We Trust. Bunting and Kansas sun
flowers decorated the building.
county's Great Progress.
During the afternoon the program
included talks by Supt. w. A. Stacey,
Rev. F. S. Blayney and G. A. Rogers.
Mr.. Rogers told of the great advance
ment of the county since 1879. Then
the valuation of the county was
little over two million dollars, now
it is over SO million. Then three
banks had S2OO,O0O deposits; now
81 banks have $6,O00,OOO. THE
population has increased in much
less proportion" said he, "and our
wealth has grown largely because of
the lessons of thrift taught by the
people of your colony and their de-
Clifford Royer who had charge of
the music had much success with
the singing. Miss Pearl Lehman
was accompanist.
Told of Early Days.
Later the older people assembled
lt the "Remihiscnce Round Table"
and the younger ones played tennis,
indoor BASEBALL and took part in other
games.
Miss Edith Hoffman had chargeI
" a nursery where young children
we're cared for.
. The registration which was the OBJ
ect of much interest revealed the
act that people from Oklahoma and
Missouri and from Brown, Jackson,
Clay, Marion, Barton and Montgo
merry counties in Kansas were here
or the reunion.
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Let Contract for Road.

The contract for three eighths Of a
mile of paving on the Golden Belt
highway. along the Dickinson -Geary
county line, has been let to the Zieg-
Ter & Dalton Construction Co, of
Junction City for $9,942.55. This
strip Of highway starts at the end
Of the seven and one-half mile paw
ing project let several months ago to
the same firm and win be a federal
aid project. Dickinson IS to finish
the Joint road section.
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AbiIene's $15O,OOO
High School Open

mo wonder other cities Of Kan
Sas are taking your, beautiful high
school building as model" said
Governor Henry J. Allen In the open
ing of his address at the high school
dedication Friday evening, He paid
a high tribute to the city and its
progressive spirit and complimented
the program of physical
training that is included In the work
of the coming year. His address
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MORE PLANS FOR FAIR WEEK
Barbecue Will Be Abandoned This
Year-Dance One Attraction.

Further plans for the amusements
to be provided at the Free Fair this
year include dancing. A platform is
now being erected at the fair grounds
and the committee expects to secure
good music for the dancing. The
barbecue which has been feature
of previous fairs will not be given
this year but other attractions wall
take its place.
A meeting of the committee will
be held soon and more definite ar
rangements will be announced.
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ABILENE VS.. RAILROADS
City Will Test Its Authority
Crossings Must BE Fixed.

The city commissioners have In
structed the city attorney to file Pro
ceedings against the railroads which
have tracks through town in an effort
TO enforce the ordinance providing
that the railroads shall have town
crossings paved.
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Baby Clinic At The Fair.

Miss Flanagan, the county nurse,
has arranged for a most interesting
feature of the free fan. There will
be in the agricultural hall Red Cross
baby clinic, with state exhibit and
rest room which will prove attractive
to every mother. Miss Flanagan
will be in charge. Details will be
given later.
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and Rev. c. L. Hovgard the closing
prayer.
The teachers OF the city schools
were assigned the schools, subjects
and rooms which they viii have this
year at the meeting of the teachers.
held in the study hall of the new
high school this morning. Saturday
the teachers will meet with the prin-
clpal OF the school to which they
have been assigned and arrange
more specifically for the opening
Monday. The teachers and schools
in which they will teach follow:
Senior High School
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Reunion of '79erS
Was Great Success

Hundreds fmotor cars loaded
with families of the Seventy Miners
rolled into the city park for today !
big reunion. Many of the women
wore the white caps Of the River
Brethren costume and the quiet garb
of the older men was characteristic
Not only was the county fully repre-
scented but many friends and rela-
tives from all parts of the state
came for the gathering.
The program was given in agri-
cultural hall where J. H Engle pre-
sided An abundance Of music by
uuartettes, Sextettes, choruses and
the entire company opened the morn-
ing exercises. Rev. ]. T. Hantz
offered prayer.
Mayor Nichols Welcome.
Mayor w. d. Nichols gave well
come address that was a tribute to
the energy and thrift of the Pennsyl-
vanfdns and was welr received.
. "Sometime after the first general in
fux of the Pennsylvanians into this
community" said he Il inquired of
an old timer who had been surround
ed by you what he thought of his new
neighbors. He said; I'll tell We,
they don't go fishin' or huntin' on
Sunday; you can't get them interest
ed in a boss race or dog fight, but
they make the finest gardens in the
world
"This homely tribute to your vir-
tues has been accepted by the com
nunfty Mt large. The spirit of de-
termination which prompted you to
abandon the old home and kindred
ties has manifested itself in the
wonderful success which has crown
ed your efforts here.
"To your industry, patience, fru-
galfty and integrity is due, in a
large measure, the standing which
Dickinson county has acquired as
one Of the foremost counties of thei
state in wealth, intelligence, educa-
tien and progressive spirit. We arel
proud Of our Pennsylvania citizen :
ship, and 1 am sure I express the
universal sentiment when l say that
we congratulate you upon your
splendid success, and wish for each of
you continued prosperity and happi- !
ness
Bishop J. N. Engle gave brief
sketch of the history Of the colony,
picturing the religious background
and traditions which led to the mi
grafton of the River Brethren to this
state. He added that contrary to
popular belief, the people of the
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Men sent no RefOrmatory

Sheriff Sherman left Tuesday for
Hutchinson to take Chas. Sharp and
Harry Martin. both sentenced to
terms Of from l to months In the
state reformatory there.
Jackson County journal., 1919-03-07
GIFTS FROM ''Y"
HELPED DOUGKB0Y

corporal Irving Abrahams of Ne7D
ofh mas just returned from France
JUST because the Y. M. C. A men
overseas had gone out of their wav
" treat him well, he took the trouh,e
~ make his way to the Headouarters
bullolng OF the National War worL
council, Y. NJ. C. A.. New YORK citv
anu Iound some one on tn. 9Th door at
i'eauquarters to tell how much he an
preclated the service of the Red Triaa.
gle.
Ihls is Just a part of what he said
! returned from France ON tbe
: IN OF January. Have been wounded
.hfee times. Ana feeling fine, but the
nrst Time when we landed over in
france in April, 1917, we took the
position up On Chateau Thierrv and
tne I. NJ. G. A. was right with us and
brought up on the firing line choco-
iate' cigarettes, and also pears. hi.
cult and done the best and all he corId
just to please the boys.
And in August when we drove tho
Germans back he came up under
hea'y smell IRE and brought us the
same chocolate, cigarettes, and if the
ooys didn't have any money he would
give 1t to us just the same.
And UP on the Argcnne Forest be
went under heavy shell fire and
brought up all the candy and choco-
hte, and also spoke to the BOYS TO
send our money to our mothers and
winch we did, and also he told MS to
send our money home and he will do
all ne can for us, and also the bows Of
the Third Division is very we'll Meas
ed OF the Y. M. C. A. and also thank
them ever so much; and also whs,
we got relieved from the Areonne
WOODS the Y. M. c. A. entertained nc
gave us a grand time, and we thank
the 7. NJ. G. A. with our full heart and
we Shall never forget them.
SO | don't see why the fellows arc
coming back from France and kickine
the Y. NJ. c. A., and l can sneak to
anybody and ask them why they are
knocking the Y. NJ. c. Al
Jackson County journal., 1919-03-07
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
Valuable timber and mineral lands
at auction
NOTICE

At the door of the Jackson Coun-
ty Court House in Sylvia, N. c.. be-
tween the hours of IL and 2. PM.
on Tuesday, April l, 1919, the un-
dersisned Administrator with the
Will Annexed of William Johnston
late of the County of Buncombe
and State Of North Carolina, will
sell at public outcry to the highest
bidder for cash, lands belonging to
the estate of the said William John.
ston by virtue of two adjoining state
grants, Nos. 572 and 573, issued to
the said William Johnston as re-
cordedin Book 4, pages 121 and
and 122 in the office of the Reeiste-
OF Deeds of Jackson County, the
said lands lying on the waters of
Cane Creek and Wey-ye-hutta Creek
in Cullowhee Township, Jackson
County, North Carolina.
1t is estimated that We hold un-
der said grants from 800 to 1000
acres, clear of all adverse claims
ne land is practically all clothed
in its original timber, and copper
mica and other minerals abound in
the immediate vicinity. This is a
good average tract of mountain
land, and will make a fine ranch or
cattle farm. It is we'll adapted to
sheep raising.
Further information can be had
from the undersigned, and further
announcement will be made at the
time and place of sale.
Address, WILLIAM JOHNSTON, Jr.
Box 1877, Asheville N. C.
Jackson County journal., 1919-03-07
WILL EXCHANGE views

Dear Editor-I have been away
from our dear Land of the Sky" so
long. I would like so much to hear
from some of my old friends back
there. l wonder if any one remem-
bers Robena Wilbar?y
If any one does and will write to
me | would be delighted to answer,
and exchange views-post card
of this most wonderful oil field in
the world.
This country is in many ways
different from my native mountain
country, but just as rich in natural
resources.
Please send me sample copy OF
Jackson County journal., 1919-03-07
SOUTHERN AVIATOR
DIGS FROM PRISON
And SWTMS RHINE
Calls "Y" Work In German Prison
Camp "life Saver" While Con-
fined At viIlinaen.

New York, Feb. ...-xierte liant
George Puryear. of Memphis, Tenn,
an aviator, was one of trio of hardy
American adventures who were sue.
cessful in wild dash for liberty from
the Villingen prison camp on October
, Sixteen men made the attempt.
but only Puryear, Lieutenant Harold
Wills of Boston, and Naval Iieuten-
ant lsaacs of Portsmouth. Va, got
away. Word has just been received
at Y. M. c. A. headquarters here CON.
oerning their almost hopeless esca-
pade.
Inc men brought back remarkable
accounts of Y. N. C. A. work evan .t
Villingen.
The Y sent us books Of all kinda
and even sporting goods" said Lieut
Furyear. I'VE played basketball and
volley ball ncessantly-our space vas
toe small for baseball and football :
teil yoa, those games were life sayers
10 US, and they kept us in fair physi-
cal eondition.s
IL Is reported that Purysar and his
comrades slipped out of the eamp
through a tunnel under the wire. An
but the three named were headed of
before they reached the river Rhine
but the intrepid trio swan the river
terrible feat in itself-and made
their way into Holland.
Jackson County journal., 1919-03-07
Herald with price of subs cription
as | wish to take it while.
RoBENA VIII BAR EDWARDS.
Box 353 Dewey, Okla.
jackson County Union.

The jackson County Union will
meet with sylvia Collegiate Insti-
tute, March 27-29. The program is
as follows:
FRIDAY
IL A. M.-Sermen by R. N. Deitz
Dinner. at homes.
1:3O P. M.--Leaders, and How to
Train Them for Church Work-A
W. Davis.
2::30 P. M. Duty of Christian Pa
rents to Our Christian Schools-L
D. Cowan.
SATURDAY
1000 A. M.-The Baptist Preach
ers, Day. All preachers in the Tuck.
aseigee Association are urged to be
present, and will be addressed by
Hon. C. C. Cowan.
1880 A. M.-Arrange for County
Cooperation.
Dinner for Preachers at Dormi-
tory.
1:3O P. MIS- Baptist Usage In
creasing or Decreasing?-Z. V. Wat
soo.
Sunday to be supplied.
w. N. Cook
L. D. CowAN
J. L. OWEN
Committee.
Jackson County journal., 1919-03-07
Fed Triangle Man Tells Of
Serving At Chateau fhierry

The Y. M. G. A has been eritio;.ea
because il was said that it had No on.
al tne lighting in the region of Cha
leau Thierry. The other day, Ernest
e. Bardwell, New York nam. oaroe
back from France, broken in hesI,h
because of his strenuous work in that
region.
MI Bardwell was one of a party OF
Y. M. c. A. men who entered Chs.
teau Thierry village with supplies at
l6 o'clock on the morning of july %
and worked all day and far into IN.
nlght serving the boys who were beat.
ing back the German counter-attacks.
The last German prisoners, he said
were taken out of Chateau Thierry at
$3.50 O'Clock on the same morning.
Jackson County journal., 1919-03-07
NOTICE..

North Carolina,
Jackson County.
BY virtue Of the power and au-
thorlly vested in me by a certain deed
ln-trust executed on tho 18th day of
October, 1915, by billiard Hall and T. c.
Hall, tor the purpose of securing the
Indebtedness described in said deed-in-
trust, default having been made in the
payment Of said debt, whereby the
power of sale became operative, and
application having been made by the
owner and holder of said Indebtedness
on the undersigned trustee to execute
said power of sale,
Now, therefore, l. w. R. Sheriff.,
Trustee, will On Monday, the 24th day of
! March, 1919, at II clock, noon. at the
Court House door in the town of sylvia
sell to the highest bidder for cash to
satisfy said debt, interest and cost. the
following described real property on
Savannah Creek, Jackson County, and
the same being an undivided half inter
est in the following described lands:
Beginning at chestnut on the South
bank of public road near the Bradley
house and runs down and with the State
| road to stake on the bank of the Brad.
ley Branch; thence down said branch
to bunch of naples on the bank OF
Savannah Creek; thence with the me-
anders. of said Creek to a stake. ANDY
Cope's old line; thence up the ridge a
Southeast direction with Cope's line tc
! a blackjack corner on top of the knob
thence down the ridge with Sylvania
Bradley's line to the Beginning. Con.
tanning 40 acres more or less.
| Which deed-in-trust is dulv recorded
In the: Office Of Register of Deeds fo1
Jackson County in Book 70 at page {
etseq.
This the 24th day of February, 1910
w. R. SHERRILL, Trustee.
Jackson County journal., 1919-03-07
SUFFERED FOR EIGHT YEARS

Rheumatic pains, sore muscles
and stiff joints often are due to
overworked, weak, or disordered
kidneys. Daisy Bell, R, D: D. 3, Box
234, Savannah, writes: Il suffered
eight years with pain in the back
and could not do any of my work.
but since taking Foley Kidney Pills
| can do all of my work"
Sold by Sylvia Pharmacy. adv.
Jackson County journal., 1919-03-07
SPRING CLEANING TIME Is
HERE

Ii house needs spring cleaning
now about the human body after a
winter of indoor life and heavy food?
Don't suffer from indigestion, bill
lousness, bad breath, bloating, gas
or constipation, when relief can be
so easily had: Foley Cathartic Tab
lets clean stomach and bowels and
tone up the liver.
Sold by Sylvia Pharmacy. adv.