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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-28
HOMER HONEYWELL HAS
LEAD IN BALLOON RACE
Landed Mt Chatham, Ontario, last
Night-Licutcnants Thompson
and Emerson Look Good.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Sept. 27.-
From reports received by the Birin-
day on the records of the eleven bal
looms in the international clirnina-
ton race. which started here Satur-
day. IT is indicated that Homer j..
honeywell. Lieutenant Richard u.
Thompson, with army balloon No. =.
and Lieutenant ltaafc Emerson. navy
pilot, VIII return with International
champion Ralph Epson To represent
the United states In the International
races TO start from Birmingham. De-
tobcr 81.
No rero.t had been received to-
night from the balloon of Lieutenant
II. l.. Weeks. but 1t is said they are
still in the air.
The Kansas City H." passed over
Toledo. o. this morning and during
the afternoon was SkirtirS Lake
Erie, according to dispatches from
the Aero Club of America. AMI since
Toledo is further from the starting
point than the landing places oIany
down. II is indicated that Honey
wells place in the International race
is assured
Lieutenant Emerson landed a,
iraytown, O., at ESQ this morning.
without his basket, making "a forced
landing on account OF an approach
ing storm.
In case Lieutenant Thompson.
W iVst nave Ipt bt'l &
ported. fails TO qualify for the Inter-
national Derby. the third place in the
list OF winners will likely be taken
by j. c. McGibbcn. who LANDED at
Ncnwert, o.. at 2:15 this morning.
Ralph Upson. international cham
pion. landed third. in point OF dis
tancc, but his position on the team
representing the United States in tho
sured by reason OF his holding the
international championship. He
landed at Elyric, o..
The Elsie Delight" A. Lee Ste
ven landed Sunday morning at
entry GRANVILLE. Ind. sun
day aftc
souri, \ ..;ie soeieiy.s entry.
landed at Owensboro, Ky, late Sun
day afternoon.
Lieutenant g: w. Mcintyre. pilot
Lewisport. KY. Sunday night.
Lieutenant b. T. Burt. OF army bal
loon No. .. landed at Hanson, Ky,
Sunday afternoon.
versity Of Missouri. landed at Cen
trail City. Ky, Sunday afternoon.
NEW YORK. Sept. 27.-The Kansas
City H.. Homer +. Honeywell. pilot.
was leading the national balloon
race tonight. and had landed at Chat
lam. Ont. near Detroit, Il telegram
to the Aero Club OF America said.
OMAHA. NEB.. Sept. 27.-United
States Army balloon No. ]. piloted by
Lieutenant Richard Thompson. Fort
Omaha, landed at Richmond, On
tarlo, Canada. after being in the air
forty hours. according to a telegram
received by Lieutenant Thompson's
wife from him. Lieutenant Harold
Weeks assisted the pilot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-28
How They Stand Today
AMERICAN LEAGUE
RESULTS.
York. s: PHILADELPHIA. q.

Chicago. Z; Detroit. o..
BOaton. 2: Washington. I. (I'tr.t cnme
ftoston. 81 Washington. o. (Sccont
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-28

City H.. Homer +. Honeywell. pilot.
was leading the national balloon
race tonight. and had landed at Chat
ham. Ont. near Detroit, Il telegram
to the Aero Club OF America said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-28
STANDING or CLUBS.

No games schcdulcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-28

Some classy races are said 10 he
booked for the Virginia state Fair
"hlch opens next Monday. Seventy
army horses have been ordered 49,
20 compete In various events. Two or
INC features Will be a polo match he.
twcen service teams from Fort Nv,
ma camp Lee and n stccpIcchas.
IL. 1850 O''oocf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-28

inc worlds series is to be nv. on,
." %, h'he games Amaginc the howl
.nat IN" I'm horns" would pu, IN IN
they pulled that In Tho VIZ. J..
League. Wouldn't 1t bc great? 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-28

II is said thai; pitcher u,U.
cleveland, broke in the big SHOW wi,b
brooklyn. but that they sent him
back 10 the sticks where tho In
clans found him. According 10 Inc
tory Malls has requested N,n.r.,
Speaker, II the indian win H.
American pcnnant. TO ALLOW him r.
pitch the first game Of the big srri..
against Brooklyn. He wants to sho,.
MS former boss that he is there"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-28

Cleveland. =: st. Louis. !.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22
AZ tha filoh School.

Lorraine-Your basketball club
hasn't reported any broken bones
lately.
4 Natica-No. We voted out all the
girls who wanted to play for exer-
else.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22
Girl-Like.

Her Mother-n you could get just
the fellow you wanted, what fellow
would you take?
Her Daughter-The fellow some
other girl wanted.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22
A Compromise.

swell have to have your appendix
out" said the eminent surgeon.
/; "Can't we compromise, doctor"
asked the patient In feeble voice.
/ "What do you mean, STRIP
1 'Take my tonsils and let me CO."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22
PerfectIx Eli.

"Those hens look nice and fat, but
do you think fve-year-old fowl is fit
to kill?"
"Yes'm, but not fit to eat"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22
Not Entirely Indifferent.

Friend-You don't care how many
people have to hang on to the straps.
Railroad Magnate-Ohl yes we do.
1t makes considerable wear and tear
on the straps.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22
Between Studio Pals.

Artist-Well, what do you think Of
the idea?
Critic-It's not half as bad as it's
painted.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22
At the Rarbers,.

''Thank you, sir, but-well, that's
the first time / ever had tip before
shaving a gentleman"
'"That isn't tip, man. That's hush
money"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22
No, Thank You,

She-Won't you have a cup Of tea,
Mr. Rounder?
Mr.. Rounder-Tm afraid 1t wouldn't
mix with what I've had.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22
Nowadays.

'Do you believe that two can livf
as cheaply as one?"
'Not unless one Of the two 10 q
vegetarian"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22

Have O cigar?"

"Have q cigar?"
"Thanks. Is it mild?"
, II don't know. To tell you the truth,
I've never smoked a cigar like this"
! "All right. I'll do as you did when
lit was handed to you. I'll pass it
along
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-22
Swallowed Whole.

"Old Doughbag Is very approach.
able"
$50 was the whale. But it took Jo-
nah three days to get away from
him."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
MOVIES IN CHAPMAN CHURCH
Rev. q. c. AIbin Has Purchased
Motion Picture Equipment.

Rev. G. c. Albin has purchased il
motion picture equipment to be used
I'm the Chapman and Rhinehart
churches. Beginning ON next Tues
day night he plans to begin a series
of six educational and religious films
to be presented in the Chapman
church He has also written for the
greatest religious film ever made OF
the World at Columbus" and the
Pageant The Wayfarer." This is
the reproduction of the Pageant
given nightly at Columbus during the
Centenary Celebration. 1t was film
ed by w. D. Griffith, in honor of his
mother who was life time Metho.-
dist.
Season tickets will be issued for
this series and window cards will an
nounce the title of the numbers and
the date of their presentation
Chapman Headlight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
TELEPHONE COMPANY ELECT.
Former Officers Again Head United
Lines For 1910.

The annual election of officers
was held in the United Telephone
Co. offices with many stockholders
from over the system present. A. I
Rodgers, Beloit. was elected presl-
dent; c. l.. Brown. vice-president
&. II Wilson, Sallna, secretary and
treasurer; executive committee j. O.
Wilson. Salina, A. +. Rodgers. Be
lott C. L. Brown Abilene. Among
the improvements since the govern
ment returned the lines to private
ownership have been: placing wires
I'm underground condults at Salina
Abilene, Bellevllle. Clay Center and
Concordia rebuilding the Marquette
exchange and office; rebuilding the
exchange except office ;
rebuilt rural plants at Norcatur Att.
wood Norton, Bird City. St Francis ;
toll lines rebuilt from Clay Center to
Downs via Concordia and Beloit;
Ellsworth to Russell; Belleville to
Courtland, An extensive building
program is planned for the present
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
EN- AvANT BEAT EN-
Detroit Tigers Last Game rs to so
Senior Team Won.

The I'm Avant Bible class basket
ball team OF the Evangelical church
made kittens" out Of the Detroit
Tigers by defeating them in basket.
ball game 5O-15 Friday night.
In spite OF the one sided score II
was a very interesting game. The
En- Avants are developing a strong
team and promise a good game with
the Enterprise Atheletic Association,
Wednesday, Jan. 2S. This Is the
largest young mems Bible class in
Abilene and the only Sunday school
that maintains basketball team.
The Bantam teams of the Junior
and Senior high schools played a pre-
liminary game Friday night and the
senior high took the game by score
OF 30 to 3.
ID. r. Y. Gruenigen refereed the
games.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
PICTURES OF THEIR GRAVES
Next Kin Of Heroes Killed In Action
To Receive Photographs.

The parents or nearest relative OF
every soldier, sailor or marine from
Dickinson county who was killed In
faction or died from wounds overseas
will presently receive from the Wan
Department and the Red Cross three
pictures OF his grave. Notification
of the fulfillment OF this last obliga-
ton of the Red Cross 10 the lighting
men who gave their lives for the ma
tion was received today from head
quarters OF the. Southwestern Divi-
sion OF the Red Cross by IL. Il. Ack-
ers. chairman Of the Abilene chapter
OF the Red Cross.
Ever since casualties among the
American forces began 10 occur Red
Cross photographers working with
the Graves Registration Service Of
the Army have been Systematically
making individual photographs OF
every identified grave. The photo
graphs have now been assembled at
National Headquarters of the Red
Cross at Washington where the De-
partment OF Communication stan Is
painstaklngly checking over and
forwarding them. enclosed in suitable
covers bearing the name, rank, or
ganization and resting place of the
soldier, to the next OF kin. according
to the latest information In the pos
session of the War Department.
From beginning to end the Red
Cross Is working entirely under the
supervision of and according to the
regulations of the Graves Registra-
tion Service and every possible pre-
caution is being taken by both the
army and the Red Cross to insure the
$4,000 photographs reaching the
families of those to whom they mean
so much. Three copies Of each pho
tograph are being forwarded to the
next of kin as designated in the best
available army records. No applica-
tion by the family for these photo
graphs is necessary and they can
not he purchased II is suggested
that when additional copies are de-
sired by the family or for friends the
recipients of the originals have the
extra copies made by a local photo
grapher
The Red Cross has no share in the
registering of or care Of the graves
or the final disposition Of the remains
of soldiers. All questions bearing on
these matters should he addressed to
Col, Charles c. Pierce. Chief, Graves
Service, War Depart
ment. Washington, D. c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
FRENCH MEMORIAL DIPLOMAS
TO BE GIVEN SOLDIERS

The James r. Cutler post of the
American Legion will observe Feb.
Nruary 22nd by defeating the day te
those who have made the supreme
sacrifice. A proper program is be-
ing worked out for such an import
ant and solemn occasion.
The French Memorial Diplomas
for all men who died in the service of
the United States, regardless Of the
country in which the death occurred,
will be presented to the nearest rela
tive on this date. In order that we
may have correct list of the de-
ceased men Of this community we
are asking the nearest relative of
each deceased man to leave his name
and address also the name Of the de-
ceased man at the Tip Top Inn. at
once. Committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
FOR WIDER COUNTY WORK
Sunday School Association Forms
Plan for Further Activity.

The executive committee Of the
County Sunday School Association
was In session at the state office Fri
day night. In harmony with the
previous action Of the committee 9th
err friends Of the church We're Invited
hin for counsel. Ministers, superin
tendents and other leaders TO the
number of "a were In attendance.
Three came from Talmage. -Four
pastors and superintendent tele-
phoned from Harrington expressing
regret that considerations Of health.
or weather prevented attendance but
wishing to be recorded AS favoring
the project OF paid county field
worker which the meeting was called
TO consider.
The discussion OF this issue was
deliberate and cautious to degree
behtting the magnitude OF the Issue
involved, The trend Of all the adj
dresses was favorable 10 the under
taking, yet II was deemed advisable
10 provide for a county wide confer
ence Of representatives from all sun
day schools and churches OF the
county before final declaration Of
policy shall be uttered. 1t was voted
TO hold this meeting March 9TH in
Abilene.
President Hugh Michel was auth
orlzed to announce three committees,
one on county wide meeting. one on
publicity. and one on program and
detectives. Mrs. II. l.. Humphrey
served as secretary of the meeting
and was subsequently chosen secre-
tary Of the county organization To
succeed Mr.. c. H. Ewald who has
gone to Kansas city. The ministers
were called into special session and
took favorable action regarding the
suitable observance Of Father and
Son week February 1922.
The county officers seem greatly
pleased at the favorable assurance
which they are receiving from many
sources regarding the possible en-
ployment Of field agent The cor
relation of secular and religious edu-
cation. the unifieation of religious
the welfare activities of
the county, the perils of vacation
time. juvenile delinquency. and the
unemployment of youth. not to men
ton the enlargement and improve
ment of the Sunday schools them
selves. are among the needs which
he leaders in this county movement
ire setting forth in their discussions |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and from
the first dose my wife has steadily
Improved. 1t is a simple, harmless
preparation that removes the catar-
rhal mucus from the intestinal tract
and allays the Inflammation which
causes practically all stomach, liver
and intestinal ailments, including
appendicitis. One dose win convince
or money refunded.-Soldb by C. +.
Northcraft & Co. and druggists ev-
erywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
MILLION IN RETIREMENT
United Light & Power System Elect
ed Officers For The Year.

The annual meetings OF the i've
companies comprising the United
Light & Power System showed that
the system has expended during the
past year over s25O.OOO in improv-
ing the properties. The largest items
are the new Rocky Ford dam which
will be one Of the best In the Middle
West and the extension Of the power
lines to connect with the Blue Rapids
plant. The dam Will be completed In
a short time. The extension OF farm
lines has gone on rapidly as 1t was
possible to secure labor and material,
mnay farms being on the waiting
list all the year.
c. l.. Brown was elected general
manager. Il. ]. Long, assistant mana
ger. The officers OF the four com
panies comprising the system elect
ed: Riverside, Jacob Brown, presi-
dent; G. A. Rogers, vice president /;
c. L. Brown. secretary and treasurer;
Rocky Ford Milling & Power Co.
and Marshall County Power & Light
Co, G. A. Rogers, president; c. l..
Brown, vice president; A. ID. Jellison,
treasurer: Harry Pierce, secretary
Central Kansas Power Co. r. o.
Keys, president; G. l.. Brown, treas
urer; II. J. Long. secretary; Home
Gas Co., G. L. Brown. president; Il
j. Long. secretary treasurer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
MAKES A BUSY PLACE
OH Rush Means Lots Of Work For
Register Of Deeds.

The register OF deeds office is one
OF the busiest places in the court
house. The oil activity in this coun-
ty has more than doubled the work
OF the register and I'm the three years
J. l.. Worley register and Miss Edith
Worley, deputy have been In office
they have filed 1916 papers; 2,572
more than We're recorded by their
predecessors In the four years OF
their term. During the three years
of their service the registers now
holding office have turned back TO
the county over $4,000 in recording
fees.
The oil leases have been promptly
recorded and IL is only day or two
after the time the papers come into
the office when the register has them
ready. According to the oil men who
have had experience in other cOun-
ties, this Is rare thing for the busy
offices are usually week or two
getting out the work. 4
Dickinson county moreover is do
ing international business in oil leas-
es for only Saturday one record was
to be mailed to a man in France.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29

range 2, east of the Sixth principal
meridian, less right-of-way of c. r, l.
4 Ry Co, all in Dickinson county,
state OF Kansas, in order to comply
with the terms of the last will ana
testament of said Culbertson Stevens,
deceased
You are further notified that said
petition Will be heard by the probate
court, at the probate court room, in
Abilene, Dickinson county, Kansas, on
the End day of February, 1920 at q
o'clock, a. m. at which time you will
appear and make known any objections
you may have to the granting Of such
order.
G. W. REEFS,
Administrator with win annexed.
22wt2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
WEST FIRST is COMING
Likely That 1t Will Be Paved This
Year.

The petitions for paving West
First street are said to be getting al
most all the signatures Of the resi-
dents. 1t calls for paving from
Vine to the Santa Fe track and may
later be extended to Washington
street to meet the hard surfaced road
to be built to Solomon No action
has yet been taken to pave West
Third bur there is much sentiment
in that section for paving as it will
make the vacant property there de-
sirable for building. People do not
like to get on unpaved streets for
resident purpose.
The commissioners will soon order
in the paving on East 4th street to
connect the new road with the paw
ing at North Buckeye
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
form of a reservation. '''''

Former Secretary of the Treasur,
McAdoo says taxes should be reduce,
and blames Republicans for not re-
ducing them. Secretary Of the Trea-
sury Glass, who is not maneuvering
for the presidential nomination, says
# the present tax level Is retained
and expenditures kept down, another
great bond issue may be avoided,
Meantime, all the administrative de-
partments are demanding enormous
and generally increased appropria-
lions, and the taxpayers win hardly
fail to perceive the buncombe in Mr..
McAdoo's talk or the fact the only
real hope they have Of lightened bur
dens is in economies in Congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
IS FOR WOOD AND ALLEN
Rev. e. E. HolIar Has Taken Re
Hector ga Years.

Rev. Il. Il. Hollar writes from
Kansas City, Kan:
You will find our renewal for
the Reflector | think we have never
missed a number since the beginning,
therefore can hardly begin now, es-
pecially as this will be Presidential
year and there will surely be some
thing going on. Personally think
Wood and Allen would be all right.
Long live the Reflector to advocate
true democracy"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
Wood Led The Poll.

Going to Kansas city to attend a
convention of Kansas City Star road
men. d. A. Giants polled the train on
president With the following results:
Wood 10, Wilson 6, McAdoo 3, Allen
2, Lowden /. LaFollete l, Plumb l,
Johnson l.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
Tie COUNTRY
GENTLEMAN

This bank aims to extend the
same sort of service to this
community. We should like to
know every farmer hereabouts
- to help every farmer make
money. Come to us with your
problems and let us see if to-
gether we cannot boost your
bank account. AS a step
towards that prosperity, we
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
Charges Gross Neglect.

Clarence Dixon has sued for dl-
vorce from his wife, Neva NJ Dixon,
charging gross neglect Of duty. They
were married in Geary county last
May.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29

One hundred facts about payroilS'
improvements and progress are more
potent than martial law.
Shoot bolshevistic tendencies to
lshreds by handling out the facts Of
production here at home.
Our country Is not going 10 the
dogs and the Reds won't get It's Rut
1t Is going to take constxnt end
untiring effort by Ame-,,-i;'ss Lowell
'aen ana women Ssorder try Pe-ru-na. Il
destroy the presg
t,on = ~ Tablets or Liquid
out Of the : essauh Ia sens fern.
getting our
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29

Ihe rule and erected practfcany al 1
buildings Of permanent character"
Speed was pointed out in the con
tracts as the chief aim in emergency
housing, but the first single resi- s
dence erected was occupied on Janu- {
airy 1. 1919, two months after the i
armistice, eight months -q,ftqr Is an
mOpex,. had condition Of the mucous s
faces. Halls Catarrh Medicine a
thru the blood on the mucous 81
faces of the system.
We will give One Hundred d
lars for any case Of Catarrhal Del
ness that cannot be cured by Hal
Catarrh Medicine Circulars fr
All Druggists, Toe.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29

Clean, OLD papers, sc a bundle. at
this office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29

ever line Of farming you are
following - livestock, dairying,
poultry, grain, fruit, truck, corn,
bees-there is something for you
each week in the many pages
of the Great National Farm
Weekly. If you authorize us,
we shall be glad to charge your
account $1.0O for years sub
scription. Or, better still, come
n Let talk If over Dersona1lv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29

Clean, old papers. &c a bundle, at
this office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29

We can't get all of the good
clothes we could sell: but we'd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29

Rent that spare rOOm-an ad in
the Reflector will turn the trick
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-01-29
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