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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
WELLS co DOWN
SEVERAL IN ABILENE FIELD
PAST 1000 FEET.
Reaching Into the Oil Level Fast
just Where All the Tests
are At This Time.

With a report Of oil In the rock
in the Sinclair well on 26-l1-3. fif-
teen miles northeast Of this city, at
1850 feet there was brighter out
look to prospects in this field today.
The well is being Strengthened and
next week will eo deeper. The Sin
clair well on the Stone farm, two
miles northeast OF town, which has
showed strong oil sand IL at 2310.
Is held up while six-inch casing Is
being placed. Twenty four wells
are now being drilled or ready for
work in this field. the two mentioned
above being the deepest In the coun-
~. The record of the field today Is
The Sinclair co. has the deepest
well in the county ON 26-1l-3 Will.
klns. that has been drilling for six
months with hard luck. II is 2750
feet and shows black oil saturated
rock Drilling will 20 ON ms soon as
the tools are repaired and hole
Strengthened. The Sinclair on IL
12-2. Chronister has the rig M and
casing ON the ground Tie sinclair
on 34-12-2. Stone. Is underreuming
at PHO Two good showings of oil
sand at 1900 and 23OO feet have
been made ana the drilers are con
fident that It viii give good returns.
The Sinclair ON "a 1913. Long, Is
at 300 feet The Sinclair
on 15-1i-1 Fink, has the rig up and
material on the ground The Sin.
clair on 1919 May. has rig up
and material ready for work in a
week. These are the leading wells
of the Sinclair company but il has
7ocations in view for at least half
dozen more wells If the situation
continues 10 look good,
w. T. wilker on 4.14.3 has the
rigging up and some material on
ground. Argus OH co. 1913 has
the rigging up and will begin work
in a few days S. w. Forester IN
G-14.4. Taylor, Is drilling Mt 1900
feet Stuart Messmore on 35-144 4
is drilling at 2150 feet. j. u. Mark
ley Jr., on 33-I4-3, is drilling at
1900 feet A. T. Campbell on 6-15-
2, rig up and ready for work Me-
riam- Feidess on 715l, spudded
hut shut down for water. Merriam
Feindess on 32-15-1. drilling at
2120 feet Elmo Oil Co.. on 21-16-
2, spudded and shut down for water.
This is one Of the few local con
Germs drilling, nearly all the invest
ors being local people Of Elmo six
teen miles south of the city
Pierce Oil Corporation, on 20-16-
4. drilling at 100 feet. Hentley
Johnson on 2-1G4. fishing at 1000
feet Clark Titus. Slim jim on
1915 undedrreaming at 2200 feet
depth 2250 feet Dearing Marshall
ON 17-15-4. drilling at 1900 feet
Argus oil Co. ON 15-1S-i drilling At
500 feet Crow Harter, on 2S-1S4,
drilling at 900 feet Argus OH ca.
on 9-19-4 drilling at 800 feet. Sharp
ct al on 21-19-4. fishing at 900 feef
Spencer Gardner. on 255-l0-3, drill
ling at 22s5 feet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
Bowyer-KoeIIing

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Bowyer Thursday afternoon at 4
O'Clock. occurred the marriage of
their only daughter, Miss Rena to
Benjamin A. Koelling the Youngest
son Of Mr.. and Mrs W. +. Koelling.
The bridal party entered to the
strains OF Lohengrin's wedding
march played by Miss Minnie Fem,
a cousin Of the bride ana the cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Geo.
Mckay Of Bennington. The room
was decorated in pink and white.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in white georgette over white satin.
The bride IS one Of the charming
Young ladies Of Talmage, having
lived there an her life The groom
is well known and is prosperous
young farmer. After congratulations
a delicious supper was served 20
about sixty-ive relatives.
The young people received many
beautiful and useful presents. They
expect to move onto the Koelling
farm northeast Of Talmage after
March 1st. Their many friends
wish them much happiness and pros
perity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
Mrs. AdeIine E. Storey Dead

Word has been received here Of
the death of Mrs Adeline +. storey.
Sunday. Feb. 10 at her home in
CLAW Center. Mrs Storey was the
mother of the Judge A. NJ. Storey
who died in Manhattan some years
ago. She was a writer of note nav
ing been regular contributor to
the Youths Companion and other
periodicals.
Miss Marie storey who is a teach
er in the high school here Is grand
daughter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
TWO FINED FOR GAMBLING
Liggett Pays $15 and Costs And
Owens Pays $Ioo.

Charlie liggett. through his at
torney pied guilty 10 gambling ana
was fined $25 and costs, a total
amount Of $3T by Justice Brann.
Liggett's home is IN Lexington.
Wm Owens, also Of fIeringtoa
pied guilty to gambling and was
fined 500 aud costs by Justice
Brann.
Complaining witness In both
cases was s. S. Smith, county at
torney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
woRKMEN TO CELEBRATE
A. o. u. w. Will Observe Its 3Sth
Anniversary.

Abilene lodge, No. 93 \. o. L. w.
will celebrate its 3Sth anniversary
Thursday evening with supper,
program and dance. All the lodges
Of the county have been invited. A
class of 30 will be initiated. Deputy
Grand Master w S. Bird and others
make addresses. Every member is
urged to be present BY order Of
25d2t MASTER WORKMAN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
More Land For Oil Tests.

Benjamin Sleichter, ; miles north
west OF Abilene leased his 240 acres
to an oil company last week for
81 600 and dollar an acre rental
after the first year for five years.
The land is 3 miles west of the
Stone well.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY


A farewell party was given Mr.
and Mrs Hugh Howie at their home
Saturday night by the Progressive
Union club. neighbors and friends
About fifty were present 10 enjoy
music. games and delicious refresh
ments. Mr.. and Mrs Howie viii
Holland, having purchased the Jas.
IIowie farm 1ne friends regret to
lose this splendld family from the
community hut hest wishes 20 with
them Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Howie
will move to the H. IIowtc farm AMI
will be welcomed to the neighbor-
hood
The members of the D. NJ G.. club
met with Mrs. Henry Yuhl Thursday
Feb. 10 On account Of illness sever
al members of the club were absent
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess assisted by Mrs. Bale
aud Mrs. Walter Toulouse. Mrs.
Tom Toulouse and Minerva Schan-
felt were guests OF the club. The
election OF officers will take place at
the next meeting, which will be
with Mrs. Bale March 4.
Thursday afternoon, Feb. 10, the
members Of the Progressive Union
club met with Mrs. A. HOWE. Ow-
ing to the lovely weather quite a
crowd was present visitors, Mrs.
vern Carney and Mrs. Addie Stuck.
of Abilene, also Mrs. Geo Randeck-
er, Mrs. Henry Howie Mrs. Robt.
Howie and Mrs Annie Coon, The
president, Mrs. X. J. Logan presided
at the usual business session, after
which the ladies devoted the after
noon In piecing the club quilt The
hostess presented a bunch of flowers
to the lady piecing the best block.
Mrs Hugh Howie was the lucky
lady. Mrs. Vcrn Carney assisted
Mrs. Howie iu serving a delightful
luncheon, after which they departed
to meet with Mrs. Guy Masten in
two weeks
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
A Pleasant Surprise.

A most complete surprise was
planned and carried out Monday
evening when 50 friends Of Harry
Picking and family entered their
home with all kinds of good things
to eat. to bid them farewell and
wish them much happiness in their
new home. Not shadow Of sus-
piclon had dawned ON them that
they were to be so entertained that
evening by their friends. Games,
conversation aud music were enjoy
ed until midnight when refresh
ments were served. Those present
were Mesdames Perry Probasco..
Clayton Weller, John Grogg Ira
Noel. Tom aud Frank Whiteley.
Hoover Callahan, Mrs Janis, Mrs.
Chester Maring. Chas. janis. Cecil
whiteley. Don Maring. Floyd White
ley. Dick. Floyd and Frank Grogg,
Bert WILSON, Marion Fisher. Leslie
and Alice Picking. Miss Watkins,
Mrs. Norton Myrl and Mildred
Fisher. Violet Whiteley, Nellie Lowe
Susie Janis. Ruth, Fern and Thelma
Leckron, Winnie Brilliant, Faye,
May and Nina Grogg. Vera, Ralph
and Elsie Whiteley.
SA&
Word has been received here Of
ti, -, ., ,.,.i :, s-o ~ Afisu Tt,tt, nffiu a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26

well to Mr. Arthur Yost both Of
York, Nebraska. Mrs. lost is a sis
ter Of Mrs Walter Picking, formerly
of Abilene and has often visited
here. where she has many friends,
who extend hearty congratulations
Mr.. and Mrs YoSt will make their
home at Ogalala, Nebr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
EGGS WITH A KICK

= j. f.. Brewer received from
a New York firm today this :
: letter: "A New Jersey farm =
> er has mixed Medford Rum .
: with his chicken feed and was :
: able to produce eggs, which .
: when mixed with milk and a =
, little nutmeg made a drink, :
; which reminded one of those :
good old days before the World :
went dry. If you can ship any :
Of this kind we can find special :
customers for YOU at big :
prices
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
TEAR DOWN aYn BUILDINGS

Junction city. Feb % Four y
NJ. G. A. buildings at Camp Funston
are to be sold on the condition that
they be torn down and the lumber
removed, It was announced yester-
day The buildings were erected
during the war
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26
Bull Moose Orator to Succeed
Lansing.
WILSON SPRUNG SURPRISE
Was Republican Until the 1912
Bolt then Became Democrat
Member of Two War
Shipping Boards.
ASSOCIATED Pres.)

The selection OF Colby was Il sur
prise, most officials assuming that
acting Secretary Polk would be the
Presidents choice. The nomination
is expected to be sent to the senate
in a day or two.
Colby was member of the shin
ping board and emergency feet cor
poraton also Of the American mis-
sion to the inter-allied shipping con-
ference at Paris in 1917. He was n
lifelong Republican until the famous
Bull Moose bolt at the Chicago con
vention in 1912 He was actively
identified with the Roosevelt caln.
paign but when Roosevelt threw his
influence to Hughes in 1916 Colby
identified himself with the Demo
Gratis. He was born in St. Louis.
Washington, Feb. 20 Bainbridge
Colby. one Of the leading progress
sives in the Roosevelt campaign, has
been appointed as secretary of state
to. succeed Lansing was announced
at the White House this morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26

Colby was one of the fire eating
orators of the 1912 campaign and IS
erratic and excitable. He spoke in
Kansas during that campaign aud
made no hit with the western peo-
pie. His home is in New Jersey.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-02-26

Word has been received here Of
the marriage Of Miss Lulu Letting
New Britain herald., 1920-09-14
STANLEY ST. GIRL IS
 HIT BY AUTOMOBILIST
Continued from First Page).

of not guilty have been entered by the accused in both charges.
 Vincent Kotowske. aged Is. was fined s7 and costs on a charge of hunting without having a license. The accused was arrested Sunday in Stan ley Quarter by Game Wardens George Smyrk and Charles AIlhouse. He has been warned Saturday afternoon against hunting flying squirrels dur ing the closed season.. Both live and dead squirrels were found on his per son on both occasions, the officers testified.
 The accused said he was not aware that laws against such hunting exist cd. He admitted that he had applied for a license and because of his age was refused. Prosecutor George w. Klett characterized him a fresh fel- low" and recommended the imposition of a fine.
 Upon the recommendation of Char= ity Superintendent Fred A. Murphy, four small children. who have been at the Town Home for several weeks due to the neglect of their parents were committed to the County Home The children are fatherless and the mother is unable to support them.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-14

District of Plainville. ss; Probate Court September 18th, 1920.
 Estate of Elizabeth Forshaw. late of Plainville. in said district. deceased.
 Upon the application of Robert IT. For shaw. Administrators, praying that such on said estate he may be authorized and and convey certain real estate belonging to the estate of said deceased. per applica- tion on file more fully appears. it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Plainville, in said district. the 18th day of September. A D. 1920 al 10 clock in the forenoon. and that public notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing copy of this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said district and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the Town of Plain- viIle in said district. at least three days before said day Of hearing.
 GEORGE Il. BYINGTON, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-14
REpLACE soLDIER'S NOSE.
Seventeen Operations Performed Upon
 Eugene Jones.

Private Eugene Jones. son of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Jones of I.awlor street. is visiting at the home of his parents. He is at a ovcrnment shos- pital where army surgeons are re- placing his nose, shot off at Chateau Thierry. He is now on a furlough but will return to the hospital Sep tembcr 20. Already 17 operations have been performed but 1t will he necessary for him to submit to the Surgeons knife four times more be- fore he will be released from the hospital A section of bone from his forehead and flesh from his cheeks and leg\ have been used in grating a new nose.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-14
ITY ITEMS

Ec agents Stetson Shoes. nnd co.--advt.
 richman a graduate of tho D school class Of 1920, has Vew York university to re- studies. will be special meeting cmmon council Wednesday rcceding the regular meeting urpose of electing coun- r the sixth ward.
 Rat. night. Bardeck's hall.
 M. Hubbard company has Nit for s0,00O to recover m George C. Rogers. pro-
 tho new bowling alleys and boms on Church street. The Issued by Judge E. r. Gaff- is rcturnabie In the superior e the first Tuesday in Constable Fred Wrinkle
 papers.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-14
ROOSEVELT WELCOME
 PLANNED BY PARTY
Democratic Town Committee Will
 Receive Nominee Friday

Elaborate arrangements are being made by the local democratic town committee for the entertainment here next Friday afternoon of Franklin D.. Roosevelt, former secretary of the naval department and now a candi- date on the democratic ticket for vice president of the United States. New Britain is one of the few cities in New England which is to have an op- portunity to hear Mir. Roosevelt and it Is the intention of the town com mittee to make the best of the op- portunity to add supporters to the democratic cause.
 To Have Street Parade.
 The welcome was discussed last evening at a well-attended meeting of prominent democratic supporters. Lawyer David l.. Dunn chairman of the committee presided. The chair man was empowered to name com mittees for the purpose of carrying out n suitable welcome and reception. Mir. Roosevelt will be met at the Hart ford depot at ::30 and will be escort ed to this city by a reception com mittee which will be dispatched to meet the candidate. At St. Mary's playground or some other point near the outskirts of the city a larger com mittee will receive MT. Roosevelt and 1t is possible that a band will lead the procession into the city. A short street parade will precede the meet ing. It is probable that the speaker will be heard in one of the local, theaters. that matter paving been left in the hands of a committee named for the purpose of procuring a hall or theater.
 May Talk on Teageu.
 Although no announcement has been made relative to the topic upon which MT. Roosevelt will speak. it is probable that he will touch upon the League of Nations and the sev- eral other issues raised during the present campaign. Admittedly, the speaker is one of the biggest men. politically. who has ever appeared in thls city. Chairman r. r. King of the board of police commissioners has been selected to preside at the meeting. He will also give a short address prior 10 introducing the can didatc.
 Committees Chosen.
 The following committees have been named:
 Finance committee. Thomas J. smith. David Segal. r. $. McMahon. George Le Witt. George Cans; com mittee on invitations. David l.. Dunn, John !. Kiniry. Mrs. Lillian Boards ley. John r. Leeney: committee to engage hall. Judge William F. Man gan. George Le Witt and P. s. Me Mahon: reception committee. Joseph NJ. Hniloran. Mrs Lillian Beardsiey. Miss Gladys Andrews, Henry S. Tal- lard and Abraham GoEhach: commit tee on street parade. John J. Kiniry. David segal, John Glac<in and r.. NJ. Jones.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-14
Report Of The Condition Of
 THE COMMERCIAL TRUST CO.
 Ne,v Britain Conn.,
New Britain, Conn.

At the close of business the sth day of September. 1920.
 ASSETS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-02-06
PRIZES FOR CLUB LABOR
FREDSTANFORDA AMONG
THE WINNERS
George Hannay of Amboy Also
Is Given Honors; Dairy
- Contest

For number OF years past the
state fair has awarded Iree trips to
the state fair to the two boys of each
county in the state who had done the
best real club work provided they
had not already received a similar
prize and provided they are over if
teen years of age.
The two boys who have been award
ed this prize from Blue Earth county
for the coming state fair are Fred
Stanford of Mankato and George
Hannay of Amboy. according to M. H.
Coe, club leader, who states that an
nounceuent of these honors have
just been received from T. A. Erick-
son, state club leader.
Work in Corn Contest.
Fred Stanford wins this honor on
the work he has done in the corn
contest. while George Hannay gets
recognition from his splendid work in
the dairy calf contest. The two boys
will receive all travelling expenses
and will be members of the boys
camp during fair week.
Many other splendid opportunities
of this Kind are awaiting boys and
girls who do club work during the
coming year hnd.it Is sthereforesass.ir-
ed that the young people of the cpnff-
ty will compete strongly for these
prizes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-02-06
.BROMs SOME FIGHTER
NOT FOR HIS COUNTRY;
ATTACKS WIFE
That Is Story She Told While
Testifying In Divorce
Action

st. Paul, January 27.-Although the
life of warrior bold in uniform did
not appeal to Allan S. Broms, St
Paul socialist and Stacker, he certain
ly. was "some" highly temperameutal
"troglodyte" in his home sector, ac-
cording to Mrs. Broms; whose suit
for divorce on charges of cruelty
was begun in the Ramsey county dis
trict court today.
The trial was continued, after
Judge G. NJ. Orr had heard the recital
by the wife of Broms' "caveman" ac-
tivities, to permit the introduction OF
a copy of the record of the court
martial which resulted in the slack
er's sentence to the Federal prison at
Fort Leayenworth for disloyalty in
January, 1918. He recently was re-
leased through IN error.
Went Into Retirement.
Mrs. Broms declared on the stand
that she went into voluntary retire.
ment in the basement of their former
home at 2G95 Lincoln avenue, with the
children for safety when Broms gave
way to his caveman self.
Once when Charles e. Strong, a
relative, was at the home, Broms
threw books and dishes through the
window until Strong held him, the
later testified. Broms then faintrc, she
said.
Cruelty and Nom support.
Broms began his cruelty shortly
after their marriage, the wife said.
Mrs. Broms alleges non support
and asks custody of the children now
with her husbands parents at 1912
Jessie street. 3 81.
Broms has spells similar to- at
lacks of epilepsy, when he becomes
violently enraged and lost conscious
ness often, the wife said.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-02-06
MEMORIAL FOR HORSES
1t Will Be Erected In Federal
Building At Washing
ton, D. c.

Permission has been granted by
the proper federal authorities to erect
a memorial tablet in the state war
and navy department building, Wash
ington, D. c., to commemorate the
services of the American horses and
mules that were killed in service
overseas. There were 43,133 of these
animals employed during the great
war with a casualty Of 62,S62 animals
besides some 700 that were lost at
sea-
Horses and mules played a most
important part in military oper-
aticns throughout the war area,
Contrary to popular opinion, they
were largely used for carrying sup
plies right up to the front, travel
ing in zones where it was quite i'm
possible to work motor transports.
A large amount of artillery was en-
tirely depended upon horses or
mule transportation. One of the grave
problems in the war was the keep
ing of sufficient supply of animals
constantly available to do the inl-
portant work which was necessary
for success.
General Pershing recently paid
the following fine tribute to the
horse and the part that he played in
the war: '"The army horses and mules
proved of inestimable value in pro-
scouting the war to a successful con-
clusion. They were found in all
theatres of preparation and oper-
ations, doing their silent but faith
full work without the faculty of hop
ing for any reward or commenda-
ton"
The tablet, first of it's kind to be
erected in any Federal building, will
be made of bronze three ftet by four
feet. A number of noted sculptors
and artists are now preparing de-
signs to be submitted to the special
committee appointed from the War
Council and Executive Committee of
the Red Star. It consists of Reginald
c. Vanderbilt, New York City; Frank
K. Sturgis, New York City; w. X.
Horton, New York City, and DR.. Y.
o. Stillman, Albany, n. Y, Director
General of Red Star
Any one desiring to aid in the
erection of this tablet should send
their checks to DR.. William o. Still
man, Director General American Red
Star Animal Relief, Albany, N. Y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-02-06
MRS. MARY STEINER DIES

Mrs. Mary Steiner, wife of Council.
man Chris. Steiner, residing at %;
North Fourth street, passed ava,
this morning at 1880 o'clock at the
Emmanuel hospital after a long i'll.
ness. She was stricken with par
alysis October Is, 1919, which affect
ed her speech and rendered her help
less. t.
Mary Kruger was born in Mar
quette County, Wisconsin, February
28, 1883. In 1867 she moved with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs Henry Kruger
to Barber township, Faribault county
and grew up to womanhood there
She was united in marriage to Chris
Steiner November 10, 1884, at Winnie
bago. They moved TO this city in
1904. ~ t*
Mrs. Steiner was the mother OF
four sonsA They are: John, Frank
Charles OF Mankato and WILL. living
at Westbrook Her husband, one
sister, Mrs. M. Zeiter of this city and
two grandchildren also survive.
She was faithful member of the
Emmanuel Lutheran church and took
an active part in the Ladies' Aid So
ciety. She was true, Christian wom-
an and devoted wife and mother.
She was kind and considerate
neighbor and was constantly doing
good for others. Her life was made
up of good deeds.
Funeral arrangements will be made
later. The interment will be made in
Pilgrims Rest cemetery on the st.
Peter road.