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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
AFTER NEXT MEET

Meridian, June S.-(Special)-- Through the efforts of the Meridian board of trade Meridian will endeav- or to secure the next annual conven- ton of the Mississippi Travellers, which was convened in Biloxi today. Every possible inducement will be held out to the travellers to select the states metropolis for the 1922 convention, the board of trade being backed. it is stated, by the local delegation to the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
BANKERS BEHIND
 LIVE STOCK DRIVE

Carrollton, June 3.-(Special.)-As a result of the movement inaugurated several weeks ago by the bankers of terest in dairyins is already bearing fruit. a large creamery having been established in Aliceville, and num- Der of the farmers surrounding that place having entered into the dairy business.
 There is a demand in that section for good tcows and in order that all may be supplied. Mississippi firm will auction off 26 head of Jersey cows to the highest bidder in Alicevllle Sat urday, and the sale is expected to at tract a large crowd to the town on that daV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
ADVANCED TO SECOND CLASS

Fort Payne. June 3.-tspecial.)-The Fort Payne post office will be ad- vanced to the second class on July i, according to information given out at the local post office. Investigations recently made by the department re- suited in satisfactory reports and the change has been authorized on that date. Additional clerical facilities will be available. and the post office win dows will be opened earlier in the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
uIILIs, FRIENDs PLEASED

Albany, June S.--(special) l)-Friends here were very much interested in the announcement that Culver M. Hills has been appointed chief clerk Of rHc mail service in Birmingham. MT Hillts formerly resided In Albany and has many friends here He resided for two years ine Athens. At one time he was assistant postmaster of the local office. thon the New Decatur post office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
Bad Stomach Sends Her 10 Bed
 for 10 Months
Eafossic Gets Her Unl

Over year ago. says Mrs. Dora Williams, II took to bed and for 10 months did not think I would live. Eatonic helped me SO much l am now up and able to work. I recom- mend 1t highly for stomach trouble" "
 Eatonic helps people to get well by taking up and carrying out the ex- cess acidity and gases that put the stomach out of order. If you have indigestion, sourness, heartburn, belching, food repeating, or other stomach distress, take an Eatonic after each meal. Big box costs only etrite with your druggist's snarantes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
tFirst published In the Abilene Weekly
neilector November "a, 1920
PUBLICATION NOTICE

To Edwin NJ. Donaldson, Joseph L.,
Hosmer and Jacob P. Funk, late CO.
partners doing business under the
firm name of Donaldson Hosmer and
Company; Edwin M. Donaldson, JOS
eph l.. Hosmer and Jacob p. Funk.
each. II living. and II dead their un-
known heirs, executors, admins
traitors, devisees, trustees and as
signs, II any, Defendants.
You are hereby notified that you
have been sued In the District Court
of Dickinson County. State of Kansas.
by George Schlesener, and that unless
you answer his petition on or before
the 9Th day of January, 1922, judgment
VIII be taken against you cancelling
two certain mortgages executed to you
by August schlesener. as follows: One
to secure the payment of $3.50. and
one executed on the 18th day of June,
1885, to secure the payment of $500.
the following described real estate
situated in Dickinson County, State of
Kansas, to-wit The northeast quar-
ter of section eighteen, township six
teen south, range four east OF the sixth
principal meridian, and forever entoin-
ing and restraining you, and each OF
you, from setting up or claiming any
right, title or interest In said real es-
tate adverse to the title and right OF
of said plaintiff.
GEORGE SCHLESENER,.
BY PAUL II. ROVER, PlaintiIi'
His Attorney
11-24w3t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
Obituary-Wm. French

VIM, French was born at Waldo
Marion county, Ohio, Nov. %. 1896.
His mother died when William was
only a babe, and his father when he
was three years old. From that time
he was under the care of his grand
mother for q few years. He was
studiously inclined and attended a
Quaker school where he made rapid
progress and soon advanced sufficient
to become a teacher himself. Mr..
French was married to Miss Rebecca
j. Mattix of Marion county, Ohio,
April -, 1881 and about year after
that the young couple moved to White
county, Ind. Here he lived till 1882.
During this time he enlisted in Co. G,
Gard Indiana Volunteers and served
his country for seventeen months.
While in Indiana all the children were
born except the Oldest who was born
| in Ohio. The children are J. NJ.
French, VIM. L. French and Miss Lulu
r. French of Abilene, and p. w.
French of Rock Creek, Kan, also c.
O. French of Kansas City, Mo.
Mr.. French and family moved to
Nemeha county, Nebraska, in 1882,
and I'm 1908 he came to Abilene. Here
he was member Of the G. A. r. and
Of the Methodist church. In fact dur
ing the years of his manhood he took
very active part in the work of the
church. While in Nebraska he was
Sunday school superintendent and
took the initiative in raising church
debt His home was for many years
the home of the Methodist preacher
who considered Mr.. French as one of
his best fellow workers for the ad-
vancement of the Kingdom.
Mr.. French always took an active
| part in the welfare of his country.
and all the institutions organized for
the betterment Of humanity. He was
considered as a leader in the commun-
tiles in which he lived. He was a
good provider for his family, a true
husband, kind father, and faith
full friend. Those who remain to
mourn his departure are his life's
companion, Mrs. Rebecca French. the
above mentioned children, thirteen
grandchildren and eight great grand
children.
The funeral was conducted at the
home on East Sixth street Monday,
November II, Rev. c. l.. HOvgard,
pastor of the Methodist church,
preached the sermon and the G. A. R.
had charge at the grave. The re-
mains weer laid to rest in the Abilene
cemetery
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
TWO NATIONS
ARE WILLING
TO SLOW UP
Britain and America
Agree on Lessened
Naval Program
Associated Pressj

| Washington, NOV. lS.-ln@ TatI
proposed by America giving Grea
Britain Is battle ships and BATH
cruisers and the United States IL bat
tie ships in the naval reduction ma!
be considered accepted so far a.
America and Great Britain are con
cerned. 1t is not clear, however, tina
experts of the five powers represent
ed in the naval limitation conference
have reached a conclusion as to ia
pans feet strength.
There is no doubt the suggestion
from japanese quarters that japan
desires the feet ratio to British OF
American strength Of 20 instead OF
go per cent as proposed by America
would be viewed by American naval
opinion as modification OF one OF
the four general principles laid down
by Hughes for reaching an agree
ment that, in general, regard should
be had for existing naval strength Of
the powers concerned" Japan now
does not posses even 90 per cent.
American naval opinion regards 90
per cent allowance as extremely I'D
eral an 1.-The Judgment is that japan
is not entitled to such a naval force
as might permit her to dominate
oriental waters should the issue In
the Far East be brought at a future
time to a test of war.
With the arms conference in ad-
journment, various national groups
further developed In consultations to-
,lay policies they will follow with re-
spect to the Far Eastern questions
and limitations Of national arma-
n,ents. The British, following the
lead Of the French, let 1t be known
that they stand ready to perpetuate
the "open door" in China, give up
extra territorial rights there as soon
as China's development will warrant
and in general aid the Chinese TO as
sumo a place Of economic influence
in the world. II Is expected that
Italy will take the same position.
The japanese already have declared
to accept the Chinese de-
claratiOn Of principles as basis OF
and were at work franz
ing a detailed statement on their po-
sition after communication with
Toxic. American officials would not
speak authoritatively on the position
" the United States. pointing to the
past attitude Of his country toward
China.
The armament conference was call
ID by Hughes TO meet at IL o'clock
morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
(First published in the Abilene Weekly
Reflector November "a. 1920
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

State of Kansas, Dickinson County, IS:
In the Probate Court of said county ana
state.
In the matter Of the estate of John H.
Miller, deceased. =
To all creditors and other persons In
terested in said estate:
You are hereby notified that / have
Med report Of my administration of
said estate In the Probate Court Of
Dickinson County, Kansas and that /
VIII make final settlement of the above
named estate In the Probate Court in
and for said county at the Probate
Judges office In Abilene, Kansas, on
the 23d day Of December, 1921; and at
such time application will be made for
my compensation. attorney fees, and
other expenses. and for my discharge
as such executrix, and for an order Of
the court finding and adjudging who
were the heirs, devisees and legatees Of
the deceased.
MRS LOUISA MILLER
Executrix OF the estate NJ
11.oaw.,. John II. Miller, Deceased.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24

[ pSering, w served with the Ameri-
| can air ,folee, have crossed moun.
ttains, plains, rivers and passes, in
the course II the job, and have blased
the trail behind them, for the thou
sands Of motorists who will cross the
continent following the signs they
have set. a.. .;a
On a high plateau the other side
Of Denver, in the Rocky mountains,
they set post 1000 miles east OF
San Francisco. Eighteen miles west
Of Abilene the post marking the two
lthousandth mile from San Francis,
co was set.
1--WE haven't encountered any
hardships on the crail to speak Of"
Murphy says. "And we've covered
some wonderful country"
Camped All the Way
Coming across Nevada there was a
long stretch OF territory ON which
there was no vegetation at all. Muir
ply and Doering camped out every
night bat one, for the five months
they were out, until they reached To-
peka. .t ..s. W. .l....ss+
Two nights in Nevada they were
l without material to build their fire,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24

How vIctory Highway was Marked
From Frisco Here v
Its good deal better than FAN
ders." That's the way Daniel Murphy
M. NJ, summarized his trip from san
Francisco to Topeka. marking inc
victory Highway for more than ~
600 miles--a job which has taken
Murphy and y. J. Doering, bota ex-
service mes. Ave months, less one
day. ~, 9
Francisco June II, and put up the
last post in Topeka Wednesday, Nov
ember 10. They set the markers
through Dickinson county about three
weeks ego.
The IN. M" after Murphy's name
means that he was awarded the Brit
ish Military Medal for bravery in
France. He killed SIX Germans in
one bunch. After the war he went to
Russia and finally landed at San
Francisco and took the job Of mark
ing the Victory Highway.
TITS been a great trip. I've en-
joyed it," Murphy says. He and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
FATHER MAhER'S NIECE
DIES IN CORK, IRELAND

Miss Katy 1vers, neice of Rev.
Father John Maher, who resided with
him at Salfna for the past IL years.
and accompanied him on his trip to
Ireland, died Sunday mornig, at Cork.
Ireland. according to a cablegram.
Tonsilitis, according to the cablegram.
was the cause OF death.
Miss Ivers left with Father Maher
for Ireland the first week in May.
she going TO her native home to spend
the summer with her aged mother,
Mrs. Catherine 1vers. She had many
acquantances in Abilene, having WIS.,
TIED here many times.
The funeral and burial will be held
at her native home. She was about
IS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
FINE GIFTS ron THE FAIR
Hospital Benefit Promises to Be Sea-
sons Big Event


Preparations being made for the
Hospital Benefit Fair indicate that a
large amount Of merchandise and
food products have been already do
mated. over twenty committees are
actively at work completing arrange.
ments for the Fair? 1t has been err
roneously stated that home canned
food and jellies were not desired. The
committee wishes to correct this
tatement and to have 1t given pub
licity that home canned fruits and
jellies will be very welcome contri-
button. The merchants Of Abilene
have already subscribed merchandise
totaling over 1920 in value.
All friends Of the Memorial HOspi-
tai are invited to inspect the work in
progress. Four expert bricklayers are
ma king the most Of the open weather
and the walls are going up rapidly
Architect william H. SaylOr, or his
assistant make weekly inspection
Of the completed work.
The finance committee Of the nos
pital has called on all its subscrib-
ers for the payment Of the second
instalment due. An error was made
in taking the original subscription by
designating the second payment to be
made when the roof was completed
The need for the second call came al
this time on account Of large supplies
of material being shipped in In order
to be prepared in event that the
threatened strike had taken place
The contractor is entitled to call fel
So per cent Of labor and material
placed on the ground. 1t Is estimated
that over $4,000 will be called fol
December LIST and the hospital com,
mittee have strong hopes that the
subscribers will realise the impOr'
lance of each one paying up prompt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
HAD CHARMING PROGRAM
ChiIdren in Library Entertainer
Delighted Audience

A group Of children, under the di-
rectiOn of Mrs. p. H. Roger, assisted
by Miss Ida Romig, gave a most ue-
lightful program at the library in the
kindergarten room Saturday night.
They recited some Of Stevenson s
child verses and interpreted them
with acting. Though the children
who had part were very small, they
recited with no singsong information
but like real artists, blending their
sentences to suit the meaning.
They showed skilled training and
provided delightful evening for
those who heard them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24

The wyandt Mortgage & Investment
Company, a corporation. PLAINTIFF,
VS..
verie o. Bowersox and Minnie B.
Bowersox, Defendants.
Under and by virtue Of an order of
sale issued by the clerk Of the DistTi H,
within and for Dickinson County; state
of Kansas, in the above entitled case,
and to me directed and delivered, l
will on Monday, the 26th day OF De-
cember, a. D.. 1921. at 10 o'clock e. m.
of said day at the front door OF the
court house in the City Of Abilene.
Dickinson County. State OF kansas
without appraisement. sell 10 the high
est bidder. for cash in hand; the fol
teen 11s) and the north half of hot
sixteen 1el. Pine street. Lebolds
In Dickinson County. state of Kansas.
The said real estate will be sold pur-
suant TO the judgment o. the Court IN
said cause recited in said order OF sale
Witness nv hand that 23d Gay OF
1921.
O. A. SHERMAN,
g. Sheriff, Dickinson Co. KaDs.
ff-aIwSt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
First published in the Abilene Weekly
Reflector November "a, 1920
PUBLICATION NOTICE

State of Kansas, Dickinson County. SIS
In the District Court OF said county
and state.
Sadie j. Layton, Plaintiff,
VS..
Joseph b. Layton, Defendant.
To the above named defendant, Joseph
b. Layton:
You are hereby notified that you have
been sued in the District Court OF
Dickinson County, Kansas. by said
plaintiff, Sadie j.. Layton. who filed
her petition in said court on November
18th 1921, wherein she asks for an
absolute divorce from you upon the
and the custody of the three minor
of the parties to said action;
Unless you appear and answer In said
cause on or before the 14th day Of
January, 1922, said petition will be
taken as true ana decree entered
thereon granting. to said plaintiff an
a bsoIute divorce from you for the rea-
sons therein prayed and for the GUS
tody OF said minor children
SADIE J. LAYTON.
BY o. W. WEBER,
Her ATTORNEY. 11-24w3t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
COSTS LESS THIS YEAR
Thanks giving Dinner Cheaper Than
in 1920

The Thanksgiving dinner this year
should be entered ON the family gro
tcery bill at a decrease of about 16
per cent, as compared with yeal
ago, according to prices jim stores here,
But the reduced costs Of turkey meat
will not be as great as in other items
EOn the menu. Turkeys will cost
:aboutNS per cent less, dealers say, be-
ing offered at 40 cents pound as
compared with 42c year ago.
As sa basis for the dinner, menu
was selected with portions for five
persons. The bill was figured as fol-
lows OH the lowest prices quoted by
Ahilane. Ur0cprS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24

80 they burned discarded automobile
tires which they picked mp during
the day, and cooked their food over
that fire.
1.-THE tires made wonderful fire,
but they gave the food the very devil
of flavor" Murphy says. And the
smoke OF that fre--you'd have
thought there was national, conven-
ton OF skunks. But we cooked It and
we ate 1t. Tires make a good hre'
They started easily from little sage
brush, and burned steadily"
A Roadway Of Solid Salt
For forty seven miles along the
Wenover Cut-Off In Utah, the route
Of the Victory Highway runs on a
bed of solid salt from FIVE to fifteen
feet deep. On fifteen miles OF that
distance the road bed is as hard and
smooth as II it were Of concrete. II
was on that stretch that Tezlaff made
| the fastest mile ever made in an auto
mobile. e
1.-THE salt has no effect on the tires
at ALL" Murphy says. THAT Is 4
wonderful road till you get down TO-
ward the lake. There 1t Is little
soft, but the government Is grading
the road now, and putting it in fine
shape"
In Nevada the Victory Highway
passes the quarry where the remains
Of dinosaurs and other extinct fauna
are being dug out In fossil form by
government explorers and paleontolo'
gists.
"There is a skeleton all wired to-
gether and placed at the entrance Of
the quarry" Murphy says. 1--WE took
little time off and went down there
to see the workings"
The Victory Highway west of Den
yer goes ont over the famous Noun
tain Drive and Berthoud pass. II
passes within a stones throw Of Buf-
falo Bills grave. The pass over which
the highway crosses the continental
divide has an altitude Of 1900 feet
A detachment of United States army
engineers with steam shovels, is now
working ON the improvement Of the
pass.
Scenery Is Wonderful
~The scenery through there, anc
also Just This side of Salt Lake City
IS wonderful. There is great var
iety OF scenery along the route. Ont
of the most remarkable stretches Il
through the Uintah basin, in Utah
where there is no vegetation at all
and the plain is Uttered with hug
boulders in fantastic shapes" Murph!
says.
Murphy and Doering are now work
ing between Topeka and Kansas City
THEY will have finished their job Il
Kansas City by December l, they be
4 lieve, and will then start back to Sal
francisco.
I Eyes, it's good deal better thai
Flanders or Siberia" Murphy says
He has hopes Of being with the part,
which continues the signing Of tn
route eastward from Kansas City t
New York City. The signing east Q
Kansas City will commence mex
spring, after survey Of the rout
has been made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
TO GIVE KANSAS PAGEANT
Will Be Feature of Homecoming Day
at Kansas University

Lawrence, Nov. 1S.-A pageant
parade depicting the history and In
dustry of the state, put on by the en-
tire student body, will be feature
Of Homecoming day at the University
of Kansas, November "a. At least
ninety floats are planned by the
county clubs. A prize will be given
for the best float. Clubs not having
floats will be represented by stunts
carried out by marching or riding
groups. The pageant will be given In
the morning before the annual Mis-
souri, Kansas game in the afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
TO HEAR X. s. A. G. EXPERTS
Associated Press1

The Rural women's clubs viii hold
an extension school az the court house
December s and Q. Conducted byaspec'
'alists in household management. and
farm planning from the State Agri-
cultural College. Every farmer and
farmers wife is invited to attend and
get the new ideas Of these SPECIALISTS.
All rural clubs are urged 10 attend.
The program win be published later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24

II your children are subject to
Group, or II you have reason to fear
their being attacked by that disease.
you should procure bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and study
the directions for use. SO that in case
Of an attack you will know exactly
what course to pursue. This is a
favorite and very successful remedy
for Group. and 1t is important that
you observe the directions carefully.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
ORVILLE ENGLE PASSED AWAY
Bullet Wound Was Fatal to Young
Hunter

Orville Engle, aged 81, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. David s. Engle. passed
away lat the Abilene hospital at Z
O'clock this morning. He died as re-
suit Of the injuries he received while
hunting Sunday when his gun fell out
Of the car as he was alighting and
discharged. sending the shot with full
force into; his left arm near the shout
der. The arm was amputated Mon
day afternoon and he did not regain
consciousness.
He is survived by three sisters and
four brothers and his parents.
Funeral services will be at 2:3O
Thursday afternoon from the home
and at o'clock from the Brethren in
Christ church. Burial in Abilene
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
:. ACADEMY. HAS HIGH IDEALS


Hew York. Nov. 19.-The Aneri.
can Academy Of Arts and Letters. the
cornerstone Of whose new building
was laid today by Narshai Foch, was
8egied tenxfoRsiak rW1siIam Milligan
Sloane as A-eife naFiou's council of lit.
erature and art" Hamlin Garland.
novelist and playwright. said it can
be counted upon to support every
movement for elevating American
ideals Of living, for preserving the
beauties Of nature and fer upholdins
the permanent standards Of art.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
To Whom 1T May Concern:

To Whom 1T May Concern:
Take notice that Myron Mulkey has
filed his application for pardon or pa
role with Hon. Fl. J. Allen, Governor OF
Kansas, and said application will be
heard at 8 A. M, In the governors Of
flee at Topeka. Kansas. on December
80, 1921.
: Myron Mulkey plea6 guilty to having
committed statutory rape and Is con
fined in the state reformatory at Hut
crimson.
MATT GUILFOYLE,
Attorney for Petitioner
I 1-24W5t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
N o TIcE

(First published in the Abilene Weekly
Reflector November "a, 192D
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-11-24
First published in the Abilene Weekly
Reflector November "a, 1920
SHERIFF'S SALE
Case No. s777

The wyandt Mortgage & Investment
Company, a corporation. PLAINTIFF,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-06-16
DAILY MEALS

One 81 the important things Of life
Is the planning and serving OF three