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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
MAKE REAL PICNIC GROUNDS
City Park Provided With Seats,
Benches And Swings

Abilene is to have picnic place
near town. Through the efforts OF
the civic improvement committee OF
the City Federation the city park Is
being put in shape as a real park
should be, with picnic benches and
tables, swings and slides for the
children. Various firms and individ-
uals have volunteered their services
and material work.
The J. l.. Kruger Co., G. w.
Asling Co., Badger Lumber Co. and
Central Lumber Co. each sent out
lumber to construct sixteen foot
tables and the Central Lumber Co.
also sent two seats. Monday after
noon H. II. Keel, II. Holzw0rth and
II. Johntz were busy building the
tables and placing them. There will
be plenty Of space to seat one hun
bred persons. The Abilene Sheet
Metal Company has offered to fur
nish material and cover for slides
free Of charge and carpenters are
volunteering to build them. The
committee says there is still need
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
go 70 COLLEGE" HE URGES
That n Advice OF Lindiey To High
School Students


go to college!" This is the advice
OF Chancellor Il. II. Lindley Of the
University Of Kansas to 1921 Kansas
high school graduates.
The ascending scale of competi-
tiOn In the world today makes II
imperative that the more than 10000
young men and women who are to
be graduated by Kansas high schools
this sprng make plans to obtain some
form Of higher education II they are
to develop themselves to high
point of service In the social and in
dustrial life Of the state, according
to Chancellor Lindley.
1--WE give all credit to the self
made man." said Chancellor Lindley
in a statement issued today. 1.-THE
genius will In the future as In the
past make his mark in the world
whether or not he Is aided by higher
educational institutions. But gen.
fuses are rare. Today 1t Is neces-
sary thai most men and women have
an education in order to win out. The
average individual cannot success
fully educate himself. The scale Of
competition is rising. A higher edu-
cation is constantly becoming neces-
sary. Sons Of family which in
Civil war days maintained high
place In the life Of the community
with only an eighth grade education
must today have at least two years
of college, or more, in order to main
tain like place."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
HE VISITED FAITH HEALER
A. J. Schneider Sought Relief From
Rev. p. G.. Nelson

A. J. Schneider Sought Relief From
Rev. p. G. Nelson
Topeka Capital: A blind man came
to the Swedish Baptist church, 4th
and Fillmore streets, last night. He
was A. J. Schneider of Abilene. He
came to see the Rev. F. c. Nelson,
faith healer.
The blind man knelt at the altar.
The Rev. Mr.. Nelson waved his
hand in front Of the kneeling mans
eyes. The blind man perceived no
object.
But the one who could not see
could hear. He listened. And the
Rev. Mr.. Nelson prayed. And the
blind man had faith In what he was
hearing.
The healer ceased praying. The
kneeling man raised his bowed head.
The faith healer again waved his
hand in front Of Schreiber's eyes.
This time Schneider did perceive an
object moving before his face. Any
way. the Rev. Mr.. NeNlson said SO.
But the Rev. Mr.. NeNlsOn is not
satisfied. He said he had brought
light to the eyes of men who were
born blind. And he did 1t by pray
ing only once, he said. He declared
he did more than that: He prayed
and lame men threw away their
crutches. He prayed and deaf men
heard. He prayed and mute men
spoke.
However, the Rev Mr.. Nelson does
not credit himself with the miracu-
lous healing. The Lord does 1t all,
he said. But the person receiving
treatment must have faith In what
he receives.
About half a dozen persons came
for treatment last night. Their all
ments varied from rheumatism to
blindness. None Of them was cured
absolutely, because none, had abso-
lutte faith, the Rev. Mr.. Nelson said.
The church was fairly well filled
with persons who suffered more from
curiosity than anything else.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
BACK TO FERRY DAYS
High Water Put Chapman Bridge on
Toboggan

Toboggan
The high water In the Smoky Hill
river put the pile bridge out Of com
mission the first of the week.
An enormous drift has formed
above the bridge and the watel
pressure has raised the floor on the
south and nearly half way across.
The river is falling today, but
until 1t Is much lower the full ex-
tent of the damage cannot be ascer-
tanned.
In the meantime, says the Chap
man Advertiser, the ferry has been
put In working order and people liv-
ing south Of the river may get to
town by that means. A telephone
has been put In on the south side
and parties may call up Chapman
merchants who have agreed to give
all assistance in bringing produce
across and delivering goods to Gus
toners on the other side.
The pile bridge will be put In
order as soon as possible. 1t Is
thought the piling is still in good
shape. If this is so, the floor may
be replaced in few days.
Material and machinery is on the
ground for the construction of the
new concrete bridge and the COM
pany having the contract have
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
DOESN'T PAY TO SHIP EN-
Freight Rates Often More Than
Shipment Brings

Shipment Brings
Because of the present high leve
Of freight rates and low rharke,
prices, Kansas farmers have prac.
tically quit shipping hay, straw
hides and other low valued agricul'
tural commodities, according to In.
formation received by J. G. Mohler
secretary Of the State Board Of Agri-
culture, from special question
naire to crop reporters in every coun-
ty in the state. For the same reason
farmers have also materially reduced
their shipment of grain and live
stock, the reports indicate.
Beef hides shipped by Rush county
farmers do not any more than pay
the cost Of transportation and In
some cases do not do that.
Testimony is unanimous that the
grain sorghums, kafir and milo maize
will hardly, If at all, pay the freight
to terminal markets.
Hay is reported rotting on the
ground or baled and stored away In
barns for lack of profitable market.
A few say they received from 81 to
$40 from carloads Of hay shipped
after the freight was paid. In one
instance the shipper actually had to
remit 81 to pay deficit. One
farmer said: "It takes pretty good
load Of hay to pay freight and COM
mission.
"a great quantity of hay and feed
is wasting" reports Saline county
farmer, "because 1t cannot be profit
ably shipped to market and cattle
cannot be shipped in and out again
in order to consume 1t here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
GLOOMY COAL PROSPECT
But There's An II On K. U. Profess
Or's Forecast

The cream Of the coal supply In
Kansas fislds will be completely ex-
hausted in twenty years at the pres
emit rate Of production unless un-
known quantities are discovered In
the near future, according to Prof. @.
M. Young Of the geology department
Of the University Of Kansas. He es-
Inmates One-half of the best coal
deposits have already been exhaust
ed.
There are three major coal dis
tricts in the state, according to Pro-
lessor Young, the largest Of which
is the Pittsburg where 92.8 per cent
Of the states coal was mined last
year. The other districts are the
Leavenworth and Usage. In the
Pittsburg district 1877 million tons Of
coal have been mined. or about Sc
per cent of the coal there. However
this does not include the stripping
coal, almost half of which has been
mined. The stripping coal repre-
sents a total of eight million tons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
To Have 40 Foot Sign

A 40 foot sign to direct travellers
this way over the Golden Belt Is be-
ing erected by Junction City on the
road east of Manhattan, where the
Midland Trail branches north. 1t
reads: "Twenty- three miles to Fort
Riley and Junction City over the
Golden Belt. A paved road across
the county,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
X. u. ALUMNI ORGANIZE
Dickinson County Organization II
Be Live One

The Dickinson County X. U. Alum
nj Association was organized We'd
nesday night at the Abilene club and
the following officers were elected
W. A. Matteson, president; Howard
Hoffman, vice president; Ethel Giles,
secretary treasurer.
They discussed plans for the en-
tertainment Of Chancellor Hndley
when he comes here to deliver the
commencement address on May ~.
There was an enthusiastic meet
ing and It was well attended. Not
only graduates but all former X. U.
students are eligible to membership
in the alumni association and many
new members are expected to join.
Application for membership may be
made to Miss Ethel Giles by giving
the year Of graduation or attendance
at the University of Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
ABILENE DEFEATED GYPSUM
Baseball Game Victory 4 to 0 At
CITY Park Friday

Abilene high school defeated Gyp-
sum in baseball to 0 at the city
park Friday afternoon. Holton pitch
ed for the local high school. He let
Gypsum down with two hits and
struck out 1S. Gypsum tried two
pitchers but Abilene got five hits off
the two There was a big crowd
Abilene will play Solomon, there
Monday
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
TO GET RIGHT OF WAY
Congress May Compel Union Pacific
to Give Road Rights


A bill has been introduced in con-
gress to compel the Union Pacific
railway to deed to counties and mum
icipalities parts Of its claimed right
Of way for highway purposes. The
company claims In places 200 feet
extra in addition to its present right
Of way under an old grant, and as
notably in Saline and western cOun-
ties, it covers the Golden Belt 1t has
been impossible to pave as no fed
eral aid can be given. unless the title
is clear to the road. llurd 4 Hurd,
the roads attorneys here, say that
the right Of way probably affects
only two points in this county, one
at Sand Springs and for a few yards
east of Chapman if the new paved
road is built north of the track.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19

for teeter boards, lawn swings and
sand pile. ~,
Anyone may volunteer services
or material needed to complete the
list Of things which make park a
place where Abilene people may go
and rest occasionally and let the
children enjoy themselves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
ESTIMATED YIELD l3s.6so,ooo
With Average Conditions That VIII
Be Kansas 1921 Wheat Harvest

With average weather conditions
continuing until the Kansas wheat
crop is harvested, the yield would
be 13S, 659,0 bushels, according to
the report issued by e. C. Paxton,
crop statistician for Kansas of the
U. s. Department of Agriculture. 1t
was based on condition Of the crop
May 1. The acreage was estimated
at 9,710,0O0. These figures COM
pare with last years yield Of 1885,
84b,O and an acreage Of $3.50, 900
as estimated by the federal bureau.
In the past month the condition of
the crop has deteriorated, the total
abandonment thus far being estimat-
ed at about per cent Of the original
acreage planted last fall.
Mr.. Paxton figures the condition
Of the crop on May 1 was "a per
cent. normal as compared with 80 per
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
LAND ROLLERS ABOUT GONE
Country Club After Search Found
One Near Marion

Thirty years ago about every
farmer had a land roller. But when
the Country club tried to find one for
rolling the grounds 1t searched in
vain for months. Implement men
wrote to the manufacturers and re-
ceived replies that the roller is Obso-
lete and none to be had. One was
located near Solomon but could not
be bought reasonably. Finally John
Stewart, while out for United Light
4 Power companies, discovered one
near Marion and brought 1t in. It
will be used on the club grounds.
Farmers now use the corrugated var
iety and not the smooth surface kind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
ABILENE PLACED THIRTEENTH
Took Second in One Event and
Fourth In Another

Abilene placed thirteenth in the
official state track and field meet at
Manhattan Saturday. The only
events in which local men placed
were the half mile and quarter mile.
Rice placed second in the half mile
and Bretches fourth in the quarter
mil
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
Charges Wife Was UnfaithfuI

Clifford Russell of Enterprise has
filed suit against Elma T. Russell
for divorce, charging neglect Of
duty and unfaithfulness. He asks
custody of their daughter, aged 8
years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19

promised the completion of the
bridge In the sh0rest possible time.
Work on 1t will begin impediately
after the water recedes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19

II you miss the paper. phone to
the Office, No. 95, between 8 a. m
and 4 p. m. Do 1t the first day after
the miss, please.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
Another Speeder Caught

Another arrest for speeding was
made Sunday night. The officers say
they are playing no favorites and
traffic violators will be pinched.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19

Clean old papers, &c a bundle, at
this office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-19
A pipe won't burn your
tongue if you smoke P. A.!

Priaes Albert 10
seid In fsppy red
Bags, tidy red tias.
haafssms pound
and half pound tir
hamidsvs and In The
pound crystal glass
n q N ID or spfth
sponge s1eisfsEsv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-10
EX-CROWN PRINCE
CAN'T WASH Linen
IN FRENCH COURTS
Judges Deny Him Right to De-
fend Moral Character in
Love Suit.
BY international News Service.

PARIS. June l0.-The former Ger
man crown prince, who Is accused OF
carrying on numerous Illicit love
AFFAIR while his military headquar-
ters were at Stenay, north OF verdun,
will not be allowed TO defend his
moral character in the French courts.
Announcement TO this effect was
made at Nancy by the judges who
are considering the evidence given
In the libel action of Mile. Blanche
Desserrey. formerly OF Stenay.
against Louis Dumur, author OF the
Butcher OF verdun." NJ Dumur had
called Mile. Desserrey the crown
princes "favorite flower" and de-
clared that the girl had reciprocated
the Germans affections. Mile. Desser-
rey denied the allegation and
brought suit for $4,000 damages.
Following a day OF sensational
testimony, court adjourned to weigh
the evidence and to decide whether
war office records NAV be admitted
with official data bearing upon tho
crown princes conduct at Stenay
Counsel for the defense had contend.
ed that, IL this official data were
introduced. II would certainly involve
Blanche.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-10
S|VER LOSES CAR,
BRIDE, HOME, BUT
MAY REGAIN Wife
Church Romeo Starts Restitu'
ton for Sins, But Refuses
Spiritual Guidance.

NEW YORK. June 1o.-shubel X.
silver. charged with embexxiing ss,ooi
worth OF Liberty bonds from the First
Reformed Church Of New Brunswick
~ j.. yesterday commenced restitu.
ton.
He turned over to trustees OF the
church his autom obile. valued al
$500.
He then signed a deed conveying
his interest In the property at 20s
Redmond street. New Brunswick. 20
Miss Helen C. Barnwell. sten9g.
rapher in the Office of August g.
stretiwolf, counsel for Mrs. Silver. The
stenographer gave deed for the In
terest to Mrs. Silver, who. II was said,
would convey to the church whatever
was necessary to make up the amount
of her husbands alleged theft.
siver's Connecticut wife, Adele
Gouin, former Perth Amboy. wait
ress, left New Brunswick yesterday.
She did not say whether she would
return. she was registered at the
Walker Hotel as Mrs. s. X. Silver.
Miss Gouin, or Mrs. Silver, went 10
Perth Amboy yesterday afternoon.
She called at a house where she fer
merly roomed, III Fayette street.
while there she made an unsuccess-
full attempt to telephone her mother
at Freehold. n. j. She remained at
the house about twenty minutes.
Earlier in the day she had an
notahced her intention 10 leave for
New Brunswick. She would not say
whether she intended TO terminate
relations with silver. She refused to
give any clue to her future plans.
but IL was obvious that Siyer's con-
fession has estrsnged her,
silver yesterday declined to see the
Rev. Herbert Parrish, OF Christ Epis-
copal Church, who called at the
prison. II was understood the clergy
man went there at the request of
Mrs. Siver's relatives, who had asked
him 10 assist In effecting a reconcile
alton with his frst wife. Silver said
he would be glad to see his wife or
relatives, but added he would not
deal with an agent.
There was conference between
County Prosecutor Stricken. the Rev.
DR.. Jasper Hogan, pastor of the
church, and Otto o. Stillman, chair
man OF its finance committee; but
nothing was divu1ged as TO the in
tention OF the authorities when Silver
is arraigned tomorrow before County
Judge Peter r. Daily. Silver has re-
tained State Senator Thomas Brown
as counsel and was said to have de
termined to waive the formality OF
Indictment and plead guilty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-10
SUPPLIES co FREE
TO FLOOD SUFFERERS

Money and supplies for relief In
Pueblo and other food-tricken towns
will be carried free OF charge by the
American Railway Express Company.
The following order was issued today
by Superintendent o. b. George.
agents Of the American Railway
Express Company are authorized to
accept and transport, free, money and
supplies for relief purposes, addressed
10 the Mayor of Pueblo, American
Rcd Cross, or other recognized
organized relief associations at
Pueblo and at other devastated towns
In that vicinity"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-10
Kill Deer Damaging Crops.

HARRISBURG. Pa. June 1o.-The
frst report of deer to be killed while
damaging crops in the, field under the
act of 1921 was reported to the State
game commission from Adams county
nv a farmer who killed the deer and
who fled the statement required by
deer was sent to a Carlisle
hospital,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-10
Exhibit to Continue.

The annual. art exhibit by students
OF 81. ceciiis's Academy whlch
opened yesterday In the academy
studio, will continue until Tuesdas'
Friends of the academy are lnViteo.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25
RECEPTION FOR HoMEcoMERs.

The reception given at the Epworth
Gymnasium Wednesday evening last
week for the homecomers was largely
attended and proved delightful social
affair
The hall was tastefully decorated
with flags, flowers and ferns. The re-
ception committee consisting of Mayor
Brown and several of our well known
ladies and gentlemen had their hands
fulI'' in putting it this way we are
governed by fact and not phrase The
greetings were hearty and warm and
met with like sentiment by those well
coined.
For starter for the reception the
home band played number of we'll
chosen selections. The program ran
about as follows:
Music by the Congregational Sunday
school orchestra brief remarks by
Attorney T. NJ Priestley acting as
POSTMASTER singing of "Home Sweet
Home" by male quartet comprised of
George Huxtable, Henry Bray, Fred
Zweifel and DR. H. S. Huxtable, ac-
companied on the plane by Miss Nettie
Wallis address of welcome by Mayor
Brown response and most tactillly
too, by Prof Miles Thomas of Madison
quartet singing address by Hon
Calvert Spensey, who dwelt mainly on
features of years ago relative to Miner
al Point orchestra selection address
by Geo. W. Crawford. followed by male
quartet singing "Auld Lang Syne" as
conclusion to the program. Light
refreshments were then served and the
remainder of the evening was spent in
pleasant social converse, wit and humor
and recalling of old time "reminiscences.
each homecomer that registered re.
ceived a homecomer's badge pin.
The list of registered homecomers
will be found in the fourth column of
the fifth page of this issue.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

DIR. w. M. Balch of Baker Univer-
sity will prerch at the union services in
Methodist church next Sunday evening.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. William Shackley,
4l5 Madison street, entertained twelve
reletives with dinner and supper Sun
day in honor of Mrs. James Brady of
Sutherland, S. Oak.
Urban Weidenfeller returned Sat
urday from four weeks stay at the
citizens military training camp at Camp
Grant
William and Edward Dunn of Dem
yer, Colo. arrived here Thursday and
will remain long enough for good visit
with their brothers Fred, Llewellyn and
Jay, and other relatives.
Mrs. Bert Schlater and daughter
Mrs. Cook returned to GAINESVILLE Friday
after spending a few days with the
formers sisters, Mrs. John l.. Gray
and Mrs. Nicholas GRADER.
Mrs. J X. Willis and father John
L. Jackson left Thursday to visit ID
Sioux City, Iowa, enroute to their home
in San Diego, Calf. after an extended
sojourn at the Robert Smith home.
I Glen Trewartha Of Hazel Greer
was fair guest of Stairway Jacka.
Mrs. Thomas Richards and daugh
ter Of Belleville are guests at the Ed
ward K. Curnow home and with other
relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. William Dresser. twt
sons and daughter motored from Chica
30 Thursday and spent several DAYS d
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Phlit
Weidenfeller.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25
DEATH or M. w PRATER.

Edward Curnow, Sr., received on
Monday the announcement of the death
of his brother-in-law, Matt w. Prater.
Iat Stockton, California. Mr.. Prater's
passing took place on Tuesday, the 10th
of-this month. Had he lived until the
18th of next month he would have been
81 years Of age.
MIR. prater came to Mineral Point
with his parents when 3 years of age.
He was born in Allegany, N. Y. He
grew to manhood in this city, learned
the timing business. but for over TWEEN
ty years before leaving here (about
forty years ago. he kept an up to-date
grocery store was well liked and
proved success.
In 1858 Mr. prater married Miss
Elizabeth Curnow, who preceded him
in death several years ago, Two sons,
Charles and William, survive
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

Frank Engels came from Kenosha
on Sunday to spend few days with his
father.
Mrs. Percy Perkins and daughter
of Phoenix. Arizona, who have been
guests of the Mongold families, have
gone to visit in Chicago.
George w. Crawford left Saturday
to spend three weeks in Chicago Mil
waukee and Minnesota.
Gus Ellingen came from Minneapo-
lis to be numbered among the home
corners and his presence was especially
enjoyed by his cousins, Peter and +. j.
Ellingen and Mrs. Elizabeth Mess
james Schill of Mitchell S. Oak.
is here for an extended visit with his
parents and early life acquaintance.
Mrs. John d. Weise returned e
Chicago Sunday after visit with hel
aunt. Miss Lucy Frieden.
Mrs. Katherine Kieffer and daugh
ter, Miss Margaret, Of Chicago ar,
visitinglrelatiyes and friends here
VIM. Weigel of Seymour was
Thursday caller in our city.
Henry Burghardt, Harry Brookove
and wife and two daughters of De
Moines, Iowa. visited the formers sis
ter, Mrs. Catherine Kemmerling, an
other relatives two days Of the pas
week.
Mrs. Mary Meur Of Chicago spen
the past week with her sister, Mrs
Robert Burghart and other relatives.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25
Weeks Business in Police Courts ID. SO

For the week ending Aug. 20, bus
mess in Hankin's police court totallec
$l1350 in fines and fees. The viola
tons creating this amount are as fol
lows:
Violation of game law, complaint
made by the deputy game warden.
Fine $50 90 costs 8. so, in all S53. So
Four violations of the traffic and
speed laws, complaint made by the
speed cop and chief of police Each
one paid fine of $40 90 and SO. 90 costs.
One drunk aud disorderly, fine So 90
costs $500 in all $500.