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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19
Personals

Cards have been received from MT. and Mrs. Edward Paul Keefe, who are now spending their honeymoon at the Vine cottage, at Hot Springs, Va. Before her marriage Mrs. Keefe was Miss Edith Wilson, daughter of Mrs. Frank Wilson of Pequonnock street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19
BoUBON STILL HERE.

Cleveland, Oct. 19-Sounds remi- iscent of days gone by. but it's true.
 E. L. Rye, of Marietta, Ohio, regis tered at the Olmstead Hotel. Just behind him was a man who put down A A. Bourbon as his name and his residence was Rochester, N. '.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19
SULPHUR CLEARS
 A PIMPLY SKIN
Apply Sulphur as Told When Your
 Skin Breaks Out.

Any breaking out of the skin on face, neck, arms or body is overcome quickest by applying Mentho-Sul- phur. The pimples seem to dry right up and go away. declares a noted skin specialist
 Nothing has ever been found to take the place of sulphur as pim- pie remover. It is harmless and in expensive. Just ask any druggist for a small jar of Menth o-Su1phur and use 1t like cold cream.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

will be hostess for a meeting of the Authors club to be held on Friday afternoon October 21. State Gov ernment and What It Does For You,'' will be the subject for the afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

A candy and peanut sale will be held on Monday afternoon and even ing by the members of the Athletic association of the Y. W. c. A. at the Golden Hill street house.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Mrs. Frank Gilbert entertained the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church on last Thursday. There were about fifty of the members and their friends present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

MT. and Mrs. H. W. Porter of Whit street, Stratford, and MT. and Mrs E. J. Wakelee of Devon will leave or Saturday morning for their annua motor trip to Patona, Florida, wher' they will remain for the winter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

No Saturday night dance will be held this week at the Industrial Ser vice center on Barnum avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

On Thursday, the Sewing and Prac- tical Aid society of the Park Street Congregational church will meet at 10 o'clock at the church for an all day session. Luncheon will be served at 12:30. All the women of the parish are invited to attend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

MT. and Mrs. Oscar B. Plumb anC Miss Beatrice Plumb of Nichols spen Saturday with MT. and Mrs. Stephel Hayes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

GaiHsbarough's rBlue Boy,n was purchased from the Duke of West minister by Messrs. Duveen for f177,- 060. and will be brought to New York to be placed on exhibition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Do
  of  No  to b.
  in city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Carpets after being we'll brushed with salt should be rubbed with vim egar and water: This fresheps them
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

A meeting of all industrial girls who are interested in forming a swim ming club, will be held on Thursday evening at 7:30 at the Industrial Ser
 vice Center on Barnum avenue This will be only an organization meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

American Lutheran mission at Saujbuiak, West Persia was footed by kurds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Rev. and Mrs. R, H. White. Rev. Herbert Brown. Rev. Maurice Dunck- lee and delegations of laymen from the United church and the Park Street ngregational church attend ed the semi-annual meeting after the 212th annual meeting of the Fairfield County Association O; Congregational Churches and mlniste cps which was held yesterday in Danbury. Rev, c. E. SncoS of Fairfield spoke on "The Rising Generation," while Dr. Brown had-the first round table talk on fChur-ch Attendance in My Com mun1ty- After the meeting reso1u- tions of sympathy were passed on the recent death of Rev, Gerald H. Beard,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

ieHettaa F: line was sworn in as Federal prohibition director for Con nectieut.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19
WANTS DIVORCE SECOND TIME

Poplar Bluff, Mo-. Oct. 1e.-What matters 8 few divorces, anyway Fol | lowing their first legal separation Joe May, e and his wife. 65, were remar- ried The ''hatchet' was dug up again. though, and the marital trou- bles of the elderly couple are by no means settled. Alleging desertion and treatment which made amieable do- mestic relations impossible, the hus- band has petitioned the Chancery sCourt here to again sever the mar riage knot
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

was closed after the discovery of shortage amount to $1s5. .Noo in cash ier's accounts.
 Merchant Truckman's Bureau of New York notified officials of the h. ternationa1 Brotherhood of Teamsters that a S5 a week reduction and ten- hour day would be asked for on Nov, I.
 Des Moines Street Car Mems Union made a voluntary reduction of 2 cents an hour in their waaea, to "get ser vice suspended Aug. & restored and aid in bringing about a lower fare,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

J. Coley Field of Shelton is spend ing a few weeks with MT. and Mir Herbert Wright.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

MT. and Mrs. Earl Osterhout of Ealem street are entertaining for a. few days, Miss Anne Hunting of Jamaica, L. l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Rev. William Horace Day pastor of the United Congregational church. is attending the meeting of the American Board Commission for Foreign Missions which Is being held in Harvard Congregational church in Brookline, Mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Harmony Grange will entertai Fairfield Co. Pomona Grange on Wed nesday of this week at a special meet ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Mrs. Turney Northrop has been il for @ few days past.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

MT. and Mrs. Frank Gilbert wer over Sunday guests of Miss Blanch Gilbert in Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

All women interested in field hockey are asked to meet this even ing at o'clock at the Y. w. c. A. house on Golden Hill street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

A class in life saving will be form ed at the Black Rock swimming pool on Friday. Information concerning the class may be obtained at "The Harm" or at the Golden Hill house of the Y. w. c. A.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Mrs. Emily D. Leaven&r orth has re turned from a several weeks stay II New York state.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Payson Smith, Commissioner of of Boston, was the speaker at the first lecture of a series which was held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dudley M. Morris on Linden venue. MT. Smiths subject was Education"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Miss Ella Beach of 1865 Boston av- enue will be hostess at a meeting of the members of the Round Table on Friday afternoon. "The Norman Con- quest" will be the subject for study and discussion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

M. B. Hawley Is having his resi- dence painted. Davis Bros. have the contract for the work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

Mrs. Fred Sutherland and daught- CTS, Arliss and Enid have been the re- cent guests of relatives In New Ha- ven for a week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-19

A chicken pie supper will be held .in the Baptist church parlors under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid and Willing Workers. Supper will be served from six till eight. Candy and fancy articles will be for sale.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
TEACHERS TO ASK CHANGES
Definite Program Planned For Dis
cussien ut Convention

Reorganization of the state depart
ment of education and appointment OF
a state commissioner of education to
have general direction Of educational
policies of the state will be asked IN
resolutions presented to the fifty
eighth annual session Of the Kansas
state Teachers Association to be held
at Tpeka, Salina, Wichita and Pitts
burg, November 3, 4 and 5.
The resolutions will also ask for
establishment Of larger units as basis
for administration and taxation; rec
ommend higher educational standards
for teacher requirements; endorse
comprehensive program for consolida-
tion Of schools; demand enforcement
of the anti-cigarette law, compulsory
attendance law and the moving pic
ture law; ask enactment Of a state
teachers pension law; command crea-
ton by the 1921 legislature OF
school code commission, recommend
appointment of committee to draft
professional code of ethics for Kansas
teachers; request representation OF
public schools on State School Book
Commission; and endorse Sterling
Towner bill for creation Of national
department of education In presi-
dents cabinet.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
STATE BACK TO NORMALLY
.FinanciaI ccndltlons Back to Nor.
Ef Sssan Basls FtF 60

Financial conditions In Kansas are
returning to more normal basis,
according to the combined report OF
the 1,112 state banks as Of June 80
issued today by Frank II. Foster,
state bank commissioner. The re-
port shows loans and discounts of
approximately 241 million dollars,
decrease of 10 million dollars from
the report Of May IS, 1920, but only
about one-half million less than on
March 8, 1921, the date Of the last
previous report
Total deposits In state banks on
June 80 were $262,S14,754.29, a de-
cline of approximately 20 million
dollars from year ago and A million
dollars from March s. Harvest de-
mands are assigned as the reason for
substantial withdrawal of funds In
the period. Wheat returns, how
ever. are expected to, cause deposits
to climb again.
The legal reserve increased In the
year from 20 per cent to 21 per cent.
Cash and bonds In the guaranty
fund now total $1,764,113.51., Guar
anty banks number 705. g
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
GRAIN MAKING A POSSIBILITY
Many Propositions Come to DRY
Kansas Towns

Threatened droughts throughout
Kansas last month brought PROPOSE
tions to many Kansas communities
from individuals and corporations
representing themselves as rain
makers" They offered to enter into
contracts to produce rain at any de-
sired place, some Of the propositions
including more or less Of guarantee
that IL they didn't succeed, they
would receive no pay.
Consequently number OF lnquir-
les have been sent to the Kansas
state Normal School from all parts
of the state, as to whether credence
could be placed in such propositions
Professors in the Normal school de-
partment of chemistry assert that
rain making" is a scientific possibii-
ity. They point to the experiment
conducted from the roof Of the Nor
NAL school here, some twenty-five
wears ago by Prof. T. H. Dinsmore'
head of the department Of chemistry
at that time.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
LOCAL RAINS HELPED
Old Alfalfa Fields Will Be Piowed
This Year

Good rains over the eastern and
central parts Of the state are shown
for the past week, according to the
report Of the State Board of Agri-
culture. This precipitation has been
beneficial to corn and the soil Is In
excellent condition for falr plOwing
and preparation for wheat seeding.
1t continues to be dry in the south
central and southwest section. In
some of the nOrthcentral counties, as
Dickinson, Clay, Ottawa and as far
west as Rocks, local rains have help
ed some parts Of the counties but no
rain Of consequence is reported In
other quarters. Hail storms were
reported in Allen, Wilson, Marshall
and COwley counties and heavy
winds in some of the eastcentral
counties.
Many of the old alfalfa fields
will be plowed up this year in east
ern Kansas and fall plowing is be-,
ing pushed rapidly. Wheat stubble
through all of eastern Kansas has a
much heavier growth Of weeds this
wear than usual and where turned
under will make excellent green
manure.
The corn outlook Is very good
through most of the northern tier OF
counties and in all counties north OF
the Kaw river, as well as the more
eastern counties south OF that
stream
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
WEARING FALSE COLORS
Women Get Money Under Guise OF
Samaritans

SamarltdnS
A letter from headquarters of the
Samaritans in Salina says:
.Of late we have received numer-
Gus complaints from various sources
to the effect that woman wearing a
uniform has been representing her
self to be a Samaritan Sister or Good
Samaritan. This woman has been
soliciting funds with tambourlne
and has obtained considerable money
from homes and also from the bus
mess public in your territory.
1T is to be regretted that a woman
would sto6p to such criminal Level
and use religion as means Tor
carrying On her crime.
1.-The Good Samaritans Association
has no women solicitors going
through the country-Our women
missionaries do the more nobler
work such as visiting the sick and
caring for the otherwise helpless.
Our workers never solicit with the
tambourine as it is very lax and
unsatisfactory notwithstanding no
means for rechecking and verifying
the income. The Good Samaritans
Association desires to plainly show
where every penny comes from as
well as where it goes to-"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
CELEBRATED ITS BIRTHDAY
Abilene National Bank Passes It's
Thirty-Fourth Year

Thirty-fO years ago, Aug. O.
1887. the Abilene National bank
opened its doors for business. Its
first president was Clark II. Barker
father of Mrs. G. c. Wyandt, who
came here from Portland, Maine, to
establish it. Among its stockholders
were So names of prominent people
of Maine and Vermont. At the end
of the first year Of business the
banks resources amounted to $780,
258.11. On Aug. 2, 1921, they were
s1.O15.263.1S. From its founding
the bank has made a steady growth
and today 1t is one Of the recognized
substantial institutions OF central
Kansas.
Today the bank is observing its
anniversary and many friends called
to felicitate with its management on
its 34th birthday anniversary, and
with its president, George A. Rogers
who has been its head for nearly a
quarter of a century.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
STATE YIELD ABOVE AyERAdE
Dickiasen wIater wheat Tests High
This Year E

The August preliminary estimate
places the Kansas winter wheat pro-
duction at 117,99S, 900 bushels. Last
years crop was 126,S44,OOO bushels
and the 1915-1919 average was 16O,-
471,OOO bushels. This production esti-
mate is predicated on n base or D.
$4,000 acres for harvest and an
average yield of 12.4 bushels. 1t Is
the lowest average yield since 1917
but the second largest acreage har-
vested In the states history and the
fourth. crop In point Of total produc.
ton. 1t makes the fourth consecu.
tive year In which the state has pro-
duced In excess of 10O,OO0,0O bush
els and is the sixth year In the last
eight of similar record. OF the total
winter wheat crop in the United
States this year Kansas has produced
21.S per cent; Of all wheat this year
Kansas promises to deliver 1876 per
cent Of the national supply. 'tf.
,The best wheat yields this year
are found in a section lying south
from the Kaw river and stretching In
a southwesterly direction, bounded
on the east by line from Topeka
through Winfield and on the west by
a line from Manhattan through
Hutchinson.
The corn condition in Dickinson
county is rated at AZ per cent and the
average yield per acre estimated at
1911 bushels. The production OF win
ter wheat in this county Is 2.431,OOo
bushels which tests an average quail
itw of 90 per cent.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
From Wednesdays Daiiy3

The trial of Eva Draffen, who ie1'
town with Chas. Quinn, alleged auto
mobile thief, TIE night after he had
been released from Jail where he
served a sentence for petit larceny
was held in the probate court TINS
morning. The girl is not quite 10
wears of age and consequently comes
under the jurisdiction of that court
she was sentenced to the Industrial
scbol at Reloit for an indefinite term.
She had never known quinn pe-
fore the day she ran away Win mn,
she told the authorities. she haa
donned overalls and a cap in an ei-
fort to disguise and was found IN
that garb when she was arrested IN
Lincoln, Neb., in coal car with
Quinn and fifteen hoboes.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11

Chenisfry Comes 10 Aid Of Geology
IN Avoid "Dusters"

Bringing chemistry to the aid of
geology In the development OF oil and
gas fields so as to avoid clusters" is
the purpose of an investigation being
conducted by the division Of state
chemical research Of the University
of Kansas. -, t..,-...l
By means of a, chemical analysis
and comparison Of the products of
various wells In a given area 1t is
said to be possible to chart the ap-
proximate limits Of each pool Of oil
within the field. II gas or oil of the
same chemical analysis is obtained
from more than one well. their
source Of supply il assumed to be the
same pool. tsee,t
In like manner the presence Of GER
tain constituents In gas may show
whether oil would be encountered II
the well were drilled deeper or by the
comparison of the analysis Of two or
more gas wells, may show the d.
rection In which oil is likely to be
found. '.a
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
THIRD STREET BRIDGE CLOSED
Neighbors Spent Time Putting Up
Barriers Motorists Ran Into

THE bridge over Mud creek on
Third street is closed for repairs.
Barriers at both ends Of the bridge
give warning that it is closed to traf-
lc but last night several motorists
failed to see the red lights on either
end of the rails and headed into the
boards with a crash. Most Of the
drivers turned and sped away with
out replacing the boards and in con-
sequence the people living near the
creek spent most of the evening put
ting them up. Only one motorist
nut them back again after he had
knocked them Down.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
HOME BURNED TO THE GROUND
Elmer Rhoades, Former Service man.
Lost Everything In Fire

Lost Everything In Fire
Fire. believed to have started from
a leaking oil stove Tuesday after
noon, destroyed the residence on the
Hilton place west Of town occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer RhOades.
The house burned to the ground ana
everything in 1t was a total loss. "A
pile Of sawed wood, enough for the
entire winter, also was destroyed.
The house was covered by insurance
but the contents was uninsured and
Mr.. and Mrs. RhOades saved only
the clothes on their back. The farm
includes a few acres on which melons
are raised. -.
Mrs. Rhoades had lighted the oil
stove and placed on her wash boiler
to heat while she went outside to
help her husband with some melon
customers. She had been outside
but a few minutes when she~turned
to see the house in flames.
Mr.. RhOades is an ex-service man
and was gassed while in France.
Eugene Campbell, also a Legion
member, started subscription In
town this morning to help the
Rhoades family replace their loss.
The subscription will be open at the
Wilson Cigar store to any one
who desires to donate. The neigh
bors have given Mr.. and Mrs.
Rhoades every aid within their power
and the family knows nothing OF the
plans Of friends to aid them further
through the subscription. They have
nothing beside what the sale OF
melons and vegetables from the farm
l,1i1l.r fhonn
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
New Osteopath In Abilene

DR. Il. II. Smith of Wichita has
opened offices in the rooms over the
Hees bakery. formerly occupied by
DR. J. w. Shcarcr. and will practice
his profession of osteopathy. The
doctor comes with the best OF refer
ences, having had 13 years exper-
ience in this profession. The rooms
are being remodled and will be at
tractive. Mrs. Smith and daughter
came with the doctor and for the
present will reside in the rooms al
rear Of the offices.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
DISCUSS the HOSPITAL
Badness Men Held MsstIng q Noon


The noon-day luncheon at the
Abilene Club was attended by about
40 men and 10 ladies representing
the Federated Clubs.
Il. II. Forney, in charge OF the
meeting, stated that 1t was called In
the interest Of the Hospital Com
pany. He traced the growth OF the
association from Its inception eigh-
teen months ago up to the present
time. The Hospital Company is now
incorporated under the laws Of the
State of Kansas, with an authorized
capital Of 100000. OF this amount
$4,000 has been subscribed and
about $1,000 collected; $4,000 of
this sum was paid for the site OF
An acres on Brady street, south Of
the residence Of Il. II. Rohrer, which
was formerly the Brenizer home
$2,6OO is on deposit and 100000 In
subscriptions remain to be collected.
r. J., Long gave description of
the building plans, which show a
thrifty room hospital to be built Of
hollow tile brick, Of fire proof con-
structiOn throughout. 1t Is estimated
that thirty room hospital is the
smallest size that can be operated at
a profit. g..
! l was stated that more than ten
general contractors would bid on the
job and the architect estimates that
bids will be received within $50, 900.
G. @. Wyandt, r. w. Hoffman and
Rev. Hovgard talked on matters Of
general interest. A rising vote OF
all those present was taken and
unanimous approval given to the
work and plans Of the hospital
board. -
Architect Saylor will arrive this
evening and 1t is expected that there
will be a number Of bidders here to
present their bids personally.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
CAR CONSIDERABLY SMASHED
Insurance Adjuster Brings Back w
II. Dayton Automobile

The Chevrolet car belonging to w
H. Dayton which was stolen last
week was returned to Abilene IRON
Clay Center today by the insurance
adjuster. The car had been run moi
and the cylinders heads were
cracked. the speedometer disconnect-
ed, tn gasoline was leaking out and
things were smashed up generally
The repairs will be covered by IN
surance but the extent OF the dam
age had not been definitely deter
mined this afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
BIG OIL TRUCK INTO DITCH
Everett Parks Slightly injured And
Truck Is Damaged

Everett Parks was slightly IN
-jured and the big oil truck he was
driving was considerably smashed
up Saturday night. when he went
into the ditch on Enterprise street
Just west, Of the Santa Fe crossing
The lights on his truck were dim
and he drove up behind milk
wagon which was standing on the
street, before he realized II. In
order to avoid the wagon he sfeered
for the ditch and the truck wenl
over the side, tipping over as 1t die
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
(First published In the Abilene Weekly
Reflector August IL, 192D
NOTICE OF FINAL settlement

State of Kansas, Dickinson County, ss:;
In the Probate Court of said county
and state. r,x.
Young, deceased. =,
To ali Creditors and other persons In
terested In said estate:
Won are hereby notified that have
fled a report of my administration of
said estate In the Probate Court OF
Dickinson County, Kansas. and that I
will make final settlement of the above
named estate in the Probate tie cerpt Prabate IN
Judges office In Abilene, Kansas. on
the Sd day OF September. 1921; and at
such time application will be mage
for my compensation attorney fees, anu
other expenses. and for. my discharge
as such executrix, and for .,1l an order Sa oa
were the heirs. devisees, and legateeS
of the deceased.
MAY YOUNG,
Executrix OF the estate OF
Edward Young, Deceased
8-11w4t
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-08-11
BOILER FLUE BLEW OUT
Roscoe Cir ey Severely Burned 9
Riverside Power Plant

Roscoe Grey was severely burned
and Seth Barter slightly scalded on
one arm when the .1ue to one OF the
boilers at the power plant OF the
Riverside Light, Power & Gas Com
pany>blew out at 8 o'clock this morn
ing. Mr.. Grey was brought to the
hospital but his burns are not con-
sfdered dangerous. Other men in
the boiler rooms at the same time
were not injured.
Mr.. Barter said they had just
been getting up reserve steam to be
ready when they should have to take
on a big load and he was about te
turn off the fire when the fiue blew
out and sprayed scalding water III
every direction. The service was
not impaired by the accident.