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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
What An Old deeser Did.

There was an old geeser, he had
lot of sense. He started up busi-
ness on dollar eighty cents The
dollar for stock and the eighty for an
ad brought him three lovely dollars
in a day, by dad. Well, he bought
more goods and a little more space,
and he played that system with a
smile on his face. The customers
fiocked to his two-by- -four, and soon
he had to hustle for a regular store.
Up on the-square where the people
pass, he gobbled up corner that was
all plate glass. He fixed up the win
dow with the best he had and told
them all about it in a half-page ad.
He soon had 'em coming, and he
never, never quit, and he didn't cut
down his ads one jit. And he's kept
things humming in the town ever
since. and everybody calls him the
merchant prince. Some say it's luck,
but that's all bunk, why, he was do
ing business when the times were
punk. People have to purchase and
[ the geeser was wise-for he knew
the way to get 'em was to advertise
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
CITY TEACHERS ARE FOR
STATE PENSION MEASURE.

The Abilene city teachers are TAX
ing very active interest In the bin
now before the legislature Of the
state OF Kansas providing for the es-
tabllshment Of n teachers retirement
or pension fund This bill was pre-
pared by the legislative committee OF
| the State Teachers Association and,
as presented, at first was not entire
~ desirable. Through discussion be
fore the Council Of Education in ses-
sion at Topeka recently It has been
changed until the most Objectionable
parts have been withdrawn. making
bill which should be highly desir-
able both to the public and to the
teachers.
It's greatest good to the public win
be that 1t will tend to stabilize the
teaching profession, dlscouraging its
use MS a temporary occupation or
stepping stone to some other business
by providing large financial security
in old age. 1t will encourage persons
who really desire to teach to prepare
themselves properly to do so and to
remain permanently In the work The
teachers Of the city respectfully re-
quest the influence and support OF
patrons and friends in assisting to
secure the passage Of this bill. If
the people Of the community will ex-
press themselves In its favor to their
representatives in the Legislature they
will do a service to the state, to the
community, and to the teaching pro-
fession.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
REVIVAL BEGINS NEXT WEEK
Rev. c. D. Walker Of Larned VIII
Have Charge of Meeting.

The Christian church will begin
next Sunday. February 8. a series Of
revival meetings conducted by Rev.
G. ID. Walker of Earned, for years
pastor Of the Christian church Of that
place.
The meeting is an exchange meet
ing. The former pastor of the church
here held meetings at Larned some
time ago In exchange for the services
Of Rev. Walker.
The new gospel hymns recently
purchased by the church are here and
ready for use The music will bt
furnished by big chorus under th'
direction Of Alfred Smutz.
Rev. Walker is one Of the big
ministers Of the state and comes
highly recommended. He will be as
sisted by Rev Troy Bess, the new
pastor of the church who recently
moved here from Florence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
Obituary, E. X. Barber.

Edward Kline Barber was born
Nov q. 1872. at New Trenton, Frank
lin county, Indiana, and died at han-
sos Citv. Mo, January %, 1919, at
Tho age Of 46 years. He was the
third child of Mr.. and Mrs. M. T.
Barber. who preceded him IN dea'h
several years ago, as did also Three
brothers and one sister.
Mr. Barber was united in marriage
to Miss frankie Martin Of Kansas
Citv. Mo-. nineteen years ago. VINO
remains to mourn his loss. Ed as
he was known, was reared in ADJ
lene until 81 years ago, when ne lei'
for Kansas City, where he made ms
home until his death. Besides ms
wife. he leaves daughter III New
York and the following brothers ana
sisters. s. e. Barber, Mrs. f. b. van
Doren. Mrs. c. o. Amsbaugh ana
AIRS. II. Fl. Hinkle of Abilene; Leroy
parhar of Great Falls, Mont; a. j.
Rafber and Mrs. Roy Shipe OF Sa-
Ina. Tom Barber Of Terryville, s'
n Mrs A. A. Roemer Of Herington
and Harry Barber of Chicago to
mourn the loss of kind and loving
husband. father and brother
Funeral services were held at ih'
home of F. q. vanDoren, 1901 North
Mulberry street at 10 o'clock Wed
nesday morning, the Rev. G. L. HOY
gard pastor Of the Methodist church
officiating. Mrs. Hobbs had charg'
Of the singing and sang There is
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06

charles Walter Howard, convicted
AZ manslaughter In the third degree
was sentenced Thursday TO six
months in Jail and costs, the mini
mum sentence for the offense when
he committed. Howard confessed be-
fore the time set for his trial to the
killing of Johy Duffy of Heringtoh'
last March. AS special agent for the
Rock Island he attempted to arrest
Duffy for carrying liquor into the
county and shot him when ne re-
sisted.
The case Of Jas. Strachen VS.. Stan
lev, Merrill and Anna Merrill to SET
aside a deed was decided for the de-
PENDANTS and the deed stands.
Ernest McClarnOn was granted
divorce from Pearl WcClarnon. The
case of A. B. Hurt VS.. Harvey Keacf
was continued and the court adjourn
ed sine die.
From Thursday Daily.'
Leila Dunn, convicted of forgery IL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
Court Gives Howard
Minimum Sentence

the second degree was sentenced
wednesday TO term In the state
Industrial Farm for women at lans-
ing. Under the statutes woman
under % years old may not be sent
10 the penitentiary but must be sent
20 the Industrial Farm. Here she Is
under the jurisdiction of the board
of administrators who hold the power
of parole.
Charles Walter Howard VIII De
sentenced this afternoon.
The verdict was granted to eihe
plaintiff for $3,675.52 in the case OF
Schlesner VS.. Mott ct al.
The case of Belle Springs Cream
cry VS.. Fairmont Creamery was tried
and is in the hands Of the judge the
suit of Fredrick f. Dodson VS.. Leila
NJ. Dodson, for divorce was granted
tho plaintiff. The case OF Seward
Burton VS.. Lesander Bradwell to qaie'
title was before the court today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
ENTIRE QUOTA FINISHED.
ped Cross Workers Have Complete'
All Refugee Garments.

Owing to the generous response OF
the women of Abilene to the call for
workers at the Red Cross rooms
the work on the assignment of rel
ugee garments, has been completed
by this chapter. When the instruct
IONS came from headquarters they
asked that the work be finished by
January 2s, but 1t arrived so late tha'
the time was extended to February
10. However, the last garments were
finished just day after the expira-
tion Of the original time allotted
which is record of which the work
ers may well be proud.
The rooms will be closed until FEB
ruary 10, when they win be opened
in the afternoon to receive all article
which are out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
Two Million Dollars
Paid Dairy Farmers

follows; ]. X. Forney, president; M.
l.. Hoffman, vice president; e. ii.
Forney, secretary; J. s. Engle, treas
urer.
The business Of the past year was
by far the largest In the history OF
the company. The highest prices for
butterfat ever known In the history OF
the country were paid during the
war period.
accompany paid out for but
terfat and other products handled
by II last year $2,041,3S1.53, or
over $4,000 n day, making It one OF
the greatest business institutions in
the state. The price of butterfat was
the highest on record, rising to- ~
cents late In autumn
The company has been I'm business
33 years and no institution has done
more for the advancement of the
business interests OF Dickinson. II
has always protected It's customers
with the highest prices warranted by
the market and It's butter has n
world market, ranking among the
finest made in America.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
FARMERS STILL GET HIGH
PRICE FOR THE BUTTERFAT-

The dairy farmers of Dickinson
county have a revised schedule for
butterfat, 80 cents a pound, a drop
of 35 cents pound since the high
mark of January IA. But they are
still well ahead of the game, for they
are receiving a higher figure than at
this date In any year of the creamery
industry, with the exception Of the
war period last year.
The Belle Springs records carried
back eight years shows these prices
paid Feb. 1st 1922 81 cents; 1913
2s cents: 1914, % cents; 1915, 26
cents; 1916, 81 cents; 1917, s2
cents; 1918, 80 cents; 1919, 30
cents.
The drop in butter prices in the
past ten days has been sensational
and for this date exceptional. The
dealers say II was due partly TO the
arrival of large shipments of New
Zealand butter and partly to lessened
consumption because Of high prices
that resulted IN increasing the sur
plus In the cities. OF course a drop
would have come when grass time
arrived but these factors hurried 1t.
The chances are that there will be a
slightly higher price again before
grass. 1t is interesting to note that
the big drop came after the food ad-
ministration has abandoned all con-
troll Of the market, showing that sup
ply and demand will care for prices
If the handling Of n product Is nor
mally conducted and price combina-
tions are avoided.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
SOUTH ROAD is A GO.
Hard Surface Line Across Dickinson
20 Be Built.

The south Dickinson County hard
surfaced roads on the Santa Fe
trnil is a go. The applications have
been sent to the state highway com
mission for federal aid and the peti-
tions were long ago approved. The
building was conditioned on the ap-
proving Of IL petition from Lindsborg
to Mcpherson by the Mcpherson
commissioners and this has been
done. Now the petitions are com
plete from Herlngton to Mcpherson.
A petition has just been filed for the
half mile between >Herington TO the
Morris county line completing the
line across Dickinson county.
From the Morris county line to
Hope the road is to be brick or CON
crete; from Hope to the Saline coun-
ty line. bituminOus macadam. The
latter win cost about $4,000 mile
the former viii cost something more
The federal aid win pay one-fourth
the county one-half the townships
one fourth and the district one-fourtl
the remainder. Work will probably
be commenced this spring. making Il
the first hard road in the county
Herington and Hope have worked
hard for it and are very happy ovel
the accomplishment.
The Kansas City Star today says
I Mcpherson has not yet approved 1T
petitions but information here Is tina
IL has been done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
About Dickinson County People.

Miss Cora Avis, formerly Of this
city but now living in South Africa,
writes that the Spanish Influenza was
very malignant there and that two
children Of Rev. and MrsNIIarvey J.
Frey were prostrated at once. Great
numbers Of the natives were dying.
The Evangelical Visitor just pub
4ished an extended but belated ac-
count of the death Of Miss Viola Ruth
Engle at Los Angeles last October.
Miss Engle was daughter Of y. f.
Engle Of Moonlight, member OF the
brethren in Christ church, a grad
uate Of the Dickinson County High
School in 1908, a teacher Of merit
and trained graduate nurse at the
time of her death. The funeral was
conducted by Bishop Christ G. Burke
holder, who formerly lived In Buck
eve township. Interment was at on
tario, Calf
Rev. Joseph B. Leaman who form
erly lived five miles north Of this city
but who now lives in California, Is
spending the winter in Pennsylvania
and Ohio in evangellstic services. Ht
win visit Dickinson county In the
spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Cress are spend
ing a very delightful winter at Fort
Lauderdale, Florida They were PRIV
ileged to render some service to theil
old friend and neighbor George Hols
worth Of Talmage, who recently diet
in Florida, during the weeks just be
lfore his decease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
Calvin Baldwin Died Suddenly.

Calvin Baldwin of Wellington, for
many years a resident Of this city,
died Thursday morning at the home
Of his sister, Mrs. J. L. Garten, near
Solomon, aged SO years. He had
been visiting old friends here for a
week or more and passed away sud
denly of heart failure, being found
dead in his chair at 7 a. m. Funeral is
at J. L. Garten's. Saturday, p. M.
conducted by Rev. DR.. Blayney, bur
ial in Abilene cemetery. Mr. Bald
win was on the police force Of Abb
, lene for some years and had many
friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
ELMO VALLEYS BIO SALE
Hogs Averaged Over $Ioo a Head
For ]. ]. Hartman

The annual sale Of the Elmo Val
ley Big Type Poland Chinas at the
Baer sale barn last Saturday was
attended by buyers from all parts of
Kansas and many from Nebraska.
The sale proved that j. ]. Hartman
is breeding the kind that are in de-
mand for they averaged over 500
head for bred sows and the 5000
mark was reached on three head. II
extend my thanks to everyone" said
Mr.. Hartman today. Everybody
said the showing was immense, bet
ter said some experts than the State
Agricultural college herd at Manhat-
tan. am going right on raising
more Of the Elmo Valley kind"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
CONTEST has GOOD START.
Race for Prizes at Cases Develops
Lively Interest.

Interest Increased today in Cases
voting contest. In which $3.50 piano
and four other prizes are to be given
away. New candidates entered the
field and began work with a rush, in
the hope that they would have lead
when the results of the first balloting
are announced later In the week.
The stock adjustment sale, at
which one vote is given with each
25-cent purchase, continued at live
Iy rate. in spite of the threatening
weather. purchasers taking care to
obtain their ballots. Saturdays busi-
ness was record breaker, because OF
the exceptional values offered after
months of soaring prices.
1T seemed like a return to pre- wal
shopping" said one yoman. as she
stuffed stack of-ballots into hel
purse.
The sale win last for two weeks
The voting contest, however, will con
tinue for 60 days. 1t is believed tn
competition will become even keene
when the list Of candidates Is an
nounced.
In addition to the piano, thes
other prizes are offered: $3.50 talk
ing machine: a $50 coat;a $40 pal
of blankets; pairs of silk hose.
Persons obtaining ballots may cas-
them for friends or may use then
in their own interests If they choose
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
TOWER SHOULD BE TAKEN
OFF ABILENE CITY HALL

w. H. Saylor, the archetect who
MANNED the new high school building
was here to inspect the city hall. Al
ter careful examination of the build
ing he recommended that the tower
be taken down in order to relieve
the strain on the west side where the
building is cracking. This Will re-
move about so tons of weight and
Mr.. saylor says there will be nc
danger of the buildings FILLING whef
this weight is lifted. The work Of
tearing down the tower will prob
ably be commenced soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06

s VIM ]. Loader, aged 90 years.
committed suicide Friday evening by
shooting himself. Loader lived on a
farm about three miles north OF
buckeye and told his wife he was
ooinp over to look at the alfalfa. lie
went across the road to the home OF
Mr.. Bebenham, who was working
hack of the house and did not notice
Loader as he came over. Loader
went into the Bebenham house found
a gun and shot himself just as ne
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
Paul Hershey Buried Today.

The funeral services for Paul Her
shev. who died in the naval hospital
at Brooklyn last week, after return
ing from overseas, were held from
the Brethren in Christ church this af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock. The pallbearers
were four sailors and two soldiers
who have seen service abroad. Rev
Fl. Engle assisted by Rev. Z. "
Musser officiated. Burial was made
in the Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
w. j. Loader, Farmer,
Takes His Own Life

crossed the threshold. His wife found
him there when she arrived few
minutes later. The two doctors who
were summoned could not save him
and he died two hours after the act
occurred.
The probable cause Of his killing
himself was i'll health and despond-
ency. He had been subject to periods
OF melancholia and had been brought
back from sanitorium but a week
ago, apparently cured. He leaves
wife and six children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
Mexican Didn't Get Far

Sheriff Sherman arrested a Mexi-
can, in Herington today who attempt
ed to run away with sixteen year
old Mexican girl. The authorities
there apprehended him shortly after
the parents Of the girl notified them
and he was brought here this after
noon. His name is unknown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
Colonel Hamilton Landed.

New York, Feb. 5.-Among the Of
ficers aboard the Cedric, which ar
rived today, were Col. Clad Hamilton
OF the 137th Infantry, Topeka, Kan,
and G. F. Armistead Of the 111th
Infantry, Little Rock, Ark.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
H. Graham Victim of Flu.

Mrs. G. A. Kubach received a mes
sage telling of the death of her
brother, H. Graham Of Denver. He
has been i'll some time with influenza
which developed into pneumonia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
President Would Not Interfere
fAnnnnantaa prenaN

Washington. Feb. 5-Letters read
in the hearing today said President
Wilson made a personal investigation
Of the packing inquiry and refused to
interfere with the findings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
IL. Parks is Captain.

Company b of the home guards
elected J. L. Parks as captain to sue
ceed Capt. Duval, resigned. lie VIII
make a first class commander W.
A. Matteson was elected first lieuten-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express deep gratitude
TO all the kind friends who aided and
comforted us during our sad bereave-
ment.-The Family and Relatives OF
e. X. Barber.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06

The Belle Springs Creamery Co.,
held its annual meeting of the stock
holders. followed by meeting, of the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-02-06

Land Fairer Than Day" and "Rocl
of Ages"
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-11-09

Nos. Sc and A.. Velie and Marmon.
limped into Tombstone with burned
Gu, bearings. being delayed here over
an h2ur while repairs were made. coz
j!nuing on TO Phoenix.
NJ. l.. Dodge. after checking in
and preparing TO leave. caught fire and
for While il seemed the car would
be destroyed A broken connecting rod
smashed the crank case. releasing thi
oil which was Illuminated by the eX
haus;. \ Pyrene was Immediately
brought oat and the flames squeich {
The damaged machine was still here
a. $3.50. but the driver and mechan-
.cian were working with the hopes
of being able to complete the tr'n
before midnight
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-11-09
go DAY SENTENCES GIVEN
vlOlATORS OF MANN ACT

PHOENIX. Nov. Ninety day
in he Yavapa. county Jail was the
sentence imposed by Judge Ne;erar
on Daniel oB-:en AMI Samuel
Thompson. ho were found guilty IN
the federal court Of violation OF tha
Mann act.
The defendants. who were members
of an automobile cross country trip.
were brought into court at $50 o.
clock in the morning when Judgc
Neterer followed the recommendation
Of the jury for leniency.
The IS year old wife of O'Brien-
who brought Elsie Secor here from
Waterloo. Iowa. made plea for her
Young husband. but her words TO the
court could not De heard, as between
sobs she urged the court for mercy 10:
the man who deserted her for another
woman
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-11-09
CANTU DENIES NExickNS
KILLED 2 U. S. hiRnEN:
DIED or THIRST. TAECEv

Ell CENTRIC. Calf. Nov. Gov
ernor Estaban Cantu. OF Lower Call
iornia. today branded as false repor;s ;
that Lieu;ensnts Cecil II. Connolly
and Fred Waterhouse. United States
army filters loei in Lover California.
August p, were murdered by Mex
can fishermen. The governor declared
the aViatOrs either died from thirS.
or We're killed and their bodies partl.y
dismembered by ravenous coyotes.
The governors statement was made
20 United States customs officials and
an American newspaper man az Mex
,2,.. Lower California
In iisclaiming responsibility in ne
Iaif OF his countryman for the flyers
deaths. he pointed cut that Las AMI
mas bay district. where the bodies
were found, IS dry, barren region.
uninhab:-et except by bands OF s;ary-
;ng coyotes. vicious as wolves and fa!.
ly as dangerous 10 men in weaken5
condition.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-11-09
LAST ROAD RACE OVER
PIMA COUNTY ROAD is
STAND TAKEN BY BAKER

TUCSON, Nov. Al hope that is
the last race OF the road races going
through here" said DR.. W. A. Baker
chairman of the board OF supervisors.
yesterday when he heard o. the TRACE
dy at Vail This would never have
been held If had been consulted J-
if there had been any complaint"
Maddox wasn't in favor of it eth
er.'' said Division State Highway
Engineer Frazier I'VE fixed the roacs
for it. it is true. and tra!,ed the
race TO see how tine roads stood u.
but we didn't like it. II is only blood
money, anyway"
The tragedy Was heard of through.
cut the ely with horror tnat it should
nave happened in Pima county. and
the regret that the race had ever
been allowed was general The race
had demonstrated nothing new. il was
said, since all OF the cars entered
had regulations before the race and
nothing was gained for them. and the
lives OF three red-blooded Americans
had been lost wi;hou; gain.
Except for the accident at Vail
here had been 10 trouble in Pima
county. IN Tucson. the policing pre-
visions Of Chief Ea.ley insured :
clear course and the ears roared in
10 and out of town at top speed with
ont a single accident
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-11-09

respectively. Of the Rowe car when
was disqualified from participation i'll
III FL Paso to Phoenix road race of
last Sunday wish 20 compete agains:
the time made by the winner in that
classic. they must travel SO speed
y on either side OF Cochise county
IS 10 make up for the hours les.
there in complying with the speed
laws, according to Sheriff Mcdonald,
who announced yesterday that ne was
no; inclined to assist the Rowe car
in getting through quickly.
The opinion of the sheriff. whic.,
Is concurred in by other city and
county officials, is that there can ba
no suspension OF the speed or tra.
fic laws TO assist in an advertising
scheme while endangering the lives
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-11-09
8 PERSONS HELD FOR THE
MURDER OF RACE DRIVER

Ell PAso. Tex, NOV. S.-Four
men ard four women. one OF the men
dressed in the uniform OF United
States army major, are held charged
with murder a; Las CrGces. y. NJ.
IS miles north os Fl Paso. in CON
nection With the death OF John T.
uurchings Of A,amagordo \. NJ
x,s sho; and fatally wounded al :
a NJ sunday while piIoting an au.o.
r,ohi,a in tho ~ paso.Phoe,ix cross
,oun.rv race mar r.anark \ " IL
miles wss, Of here
fI,,cb;,s vas sto, in ,ba hack =
n,,IIe, nans,rs,i,q tho automobile
coat and LODGING near ih, base Of hi
s,ioe w,i,a tho car va. travelling a.
,,,ilas an bour he was removed IN
an II psso bosni,aI u,ba-e be oi.d
s.var., b,urs later
olivor loo of ,ra,,ag,rdo Y VI
,,,,,,t,;,,, ch.,ioi., sa;d ~
,a,rd 81, .ro.s ,;-a1 ar5 fo,IoO,i,,s
oo ~, ,,oso tI,.orfre. slrm,ad ~
IT.. ... LOO tool .ho wba.I a,5
,,;,o,ad .t,a COR ,,.,.b &c wounded 5-;v.r
>, rsr,rt T,ars LOO borrowes =.
-ira an, ra.r-,ad 70 tho sce,a NJ
tho e,oo.i,g v,i,b Winchester
Cooley md Distr;c, Indya " p
uoue whore they ,ook in.o cus,odv
,ba ai.t. .e-so,s ,e,d ., T.s crpcas
T,, so,r me-, and ,our ron,en were
occrn.,,s ~ an automobile They
we're given into custody of the sheriff.