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New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
How Both Claire Foster and Dtcky
 'T'1aycd Up' to Madge.

To my own great relief. when Claire Foster and left her room to- gether for the dining room, l found that no longer had to act the role of friendliness. that it had become a reality.
 Her contrition for the affair which had caused me SC much annoyance and humiliation. and her cager- rather, childlike-desire to atone for her fault in any way possible, had banished from my heart the dislike and prejudice with which had come to Oak Lodge" as Mrs. Barkcr's house Is ambitiously called.
 Her outburst, "only gloriousiy reckless time, with no thought save the fun of flying" had convinced me that no element of affection for nicky had entered into her escapade. In the ruthless. reckless manner of mod ern youth. she had simply snatched at the opportunity for good time. regardless of whose feelings she hurt in the process.
 My reaction in her favor. however, did not prevent me from a furtive, tense watchfulness of the first greet ing between her and Dicky.
 was not so sure that their jour neye together had been devoid Of sentimental interludes. harmless enough, no doubt, though not particu- larly enjoyable from my standpoint. But l was conceited enough to be- lieve that neither Dicky nor Claire Foster was good enough actor to hide from me the embarrassed con sciousness of such possible tender passages If he ever had kissed her, for example, I was sure that would know 1t when saw their meeting, which I knew was their first since Dicky had brought the girl back from that last wild air ride.
 Dicky was already in the dining room when we entered. and I saw that he was keeping a distinctly wary eye upon the kitchen door through which Mrs Barker might be expected to appear. That the doughty land- lady of the mountain resort had, in his own favorite phrase, put the fear into him. realized with an amused smile which I was careful to suppress. Then he saw us, and he crossed the room with the nonchalant. graceful stride which is not the least of his attractions. put one hand as if by accident upon my shoulder, and held out the other cordially to Claire Foster.
 You're been playing off he as serted looking her over with a whin- sical smile. Here I've been wrap ping myself in sackcloth and piling ashes on my head until I've been afraid some furnace man would dump me out with the clinkers, all because Thought you were crippled for life. or would be eternally minus your nerves or digestion, and would be to blame And here you look like a two-year-old just about to have the blue ribbon pinned on. That's getting sympathy under false pretenses. isn't 1t, Madge?"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
ISADORA DUNCAN IS
 NOT GOING TO SPEAK
Famous Dancer Not Permitted to Ad- dress Forum of St. Marks,
 New York.

New York, Dec. 23.--Because of many protests, Isadora Duncan, dan cer, will not be permitted to speak at St. Marks church in New York, as had been previously announced.
 Announcement that Miss Duncan, who was scheduled to address the forum on ''the moralizing effect of dancing in the human soul'' would not appear Christmas eve was made in a brief statement by the Rev. William |N Guthrie, rector of the church, after his original statement had created a storm of opposition.
 Bishop Manning's statement read:
 The bishop of New York has re- ceived letters of earnest protest from many parts of the country in regard to an announcement widely published in the newspapers that dancer whose exhibitions have aroused great criti- cism in many of our cities would ap- pear and speak at St. Marks in the Bowery. New York.
 ''1n answer to these letters of pro- test Bishop Manning wishes to state that the dancer referred to will not speak at St. Marks church nor ap- pear professionally in any connection with the church or it's services
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
co ON WITH THE STORY

For days Kate went about the busi- ness of living in a sort of semi-stupor She didn't answer Alices letter. A number of times she tried. She sat down at the desk in the living room and sought to formulate the sentences. It was impossible.
 She knew only this: that the beau- tiful thread of gold of which she had woven a fabric of memories had tarn- ished.
 She felt as if she had been invited to lifes soda fountain and had been handed an empty glass.
 Kate Ward had been trying to live true to a memory. While she could retain the idealism of it, it had not been difficult to reserve her heart and thought, her whole life, for it. But gradually. under the influence Of Chinatown Alice and her story, the thing was being robbed of it's idealisn and Kate Ward sensed a tempest at work within herself.
 Like all women, as long as she had had been able to shroud the facts of life in a beautiful bit of imagery. she had found happiness in living with a love which no longer had any exist ence in the physical
 With the vanishing of the imagery. Kate Wards soul was unanchored, adrift. She had nothing left.
 Alice had robbed her. Strangely she felt no bitterness toward the girl. She pitied her. Her pity for Alice was perhaps the only softening in fuence penetrating the disappoint- ment which was numbing her heart and glazing it as if with crystal.
 Justin Parsons watched the process
 He saw his daughter growing hard under the burden of a disturbed mind. He feared for her. He prayed that something would happen to break the spell before it was too late.
 But he was too wisely kind to speak. The silence with which Kate epcompassed herself should remain until her own desire broke it.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
At length, however. the prayer of

At length, however, the prayer of old Justin was answered
 Kate appeared at the breakfast table broken and somewhat softened. The very atmosphere was charged with sense of sympathy and under- standing. The silent aloofness had gone.
 Justin was once more to be part of his daughters life.
 When she spoke her tones mellowed to their old and loved softness.
 I've had such a strange experi- ence," she said. Tt was a repetition of something which happened several weeks ago. And I can't understand 1t.
 What was it, child?" Justin spoke slowly
 Kate Ward raised her eyes. She looked across the table, meeting her fathers gaze. A slight tremor passed through her body. A half-frightened expression fingered for a second in her face.
 Then she spoke.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
Tabs to Elect Staff
 Of Officers TOmOrrOW

At meeting of the Y. NJ. T. A. and B. society tomorrow afternoon the fol. towing officers will be elected: Ed ward x. Callahan, president; George Collins. vice president; George r. Kerin, recording secretary; James H. Riley, Jr.. treasurer: w. A. Forsyth. financial secretary: Charles Rakowski sergeant at arms; William G. Gray, marshall Charles P. Williams libra rian; Rev. J. T. Winters, chaplain.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
Marriage A La Mode

TO propose" the Austrian peasant hands to the g;ri Of lis choice silver coin, wrapped in @ white paper and tied with brilliant ribbon. The girl consults her parents Tn the event of a refusal, some male relative of the young woman returns the coin within three days. If that length or time passes without an answer. the suitor concludes that his offer has been accepted.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
Gossip;s Corne,
French Blue and Black

A three-piece costume designed for prominent motion picture actress is of black velvet with blouse of French blue. ornamented with blue beaded tassels. The jacket is lavish. ly trimmed with blue fox.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
(To Be Continued).

Copyright, 1922. NEA Service).
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
Approved Colors.

Popular colors for spring will be shade of tan--all brown shades and Indo blue, bittersweet and almond green.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
JIMMY RABBIT WISHES HE WAS
 PIG

Along in the fall, before the frosts came, Farmer Green always gathered everything that was left in his veg etable garden and put it in his cellar.
 Jimmy Rabbit used to hate to see this time come each year. It meant that he could no longer find de- licious meal waiting for him when ever he stole down to Farmer Greens place. It meant that he would have
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
ONE MAN WOMAN
 BY BEcKLEY
q CAN'T UNDERSTAND"
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY
BY ZOE BECKLEY.

Lifes greatest tragedy had come to KATE WARD. All she had left In the world was lost when the memory of her dead husband,
 DAN WARD, was shattered by the an nouncement from CHINATOWN ALICE that Dan was the father of Alce's child, DOROTHY. Now living in her little home with her father. JUSTIN PARSONS. to whom she had re- turned after Dans death to learn that her mother also had died, she wondered what duty she owed her husbands child by another woman. A letter from Alice said that Dorothy was seriously III.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
On Blue Serge

Biscuit-colored organdie. edged in Valenciennes lace, makes the vest of Q trim, blue serge frock. and gives 1t a pleasing contrast.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-23
For a Fiye-Year-flld

A smart frock for -year-old is of black taffeta. trimmed very slightly with outings of jade taffcta. The neck is round and the sleeves very short
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
BLIND SURVEY NEEDS
OF BLIND IN KANSAS

The blind are making survey OF
the blind In Kansas with view to
lettering the conditions of all people
who are bereft Of their sight. The
motto of the Kansas Association for
the Blind, which is sponsoring the
survey, is every One Self-Sup-
porting Citizen"
making survey Of themselves, said
Miss Lovellia Hilty, Of Topeka, for
merly Of Enterprise, viOlinist and
an official of the association. owe
are conducting the survey for the
purpose of ascertaining the capabili-
ties and needs Of our fellow blind
who, 1t is hoped, will ally them
selves with this new and growing
organization, for the purpose Of as
sisitng in their welfare.
"This band of earnest people have
the happiness and well being of all
blind persons at heart and in order
to better and more efficiently help
them, decided to make a survey of all
the blind in Kansas. Every blind
or partially blind person is not only
requested, but urged to send their
name and address to Miss Daisy
Garvin, 001 Illinois street, Lawrence
Kan. In reply Miss Garvin will send
Il QUESTIONABLE which each is asked
to fill out carefully, If not for their
own sake. for the sake of the cause
of the blind
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
SENSE IN THIS

BelOit, Gazette: Senator Price, of
Clark county, gave out an interview
recently In which he expressed graf
lfication as Republican at the de-
feat Of the industrial court Judge
that sought election as a member Of
the legislature from Cowley county
on the Republican ticket. Senator
Prices feeling Of qualification is JUS
titled, but he should not permit the
matter to end there. The next legis-
lature should make 1t impossible for
member Of the legislature to accept
any office Of honor or profit under
the executive department Of the state
government until reasonable per-
iod Of time has elapsed after the ex-
pira ton Of his term Of office. The
practice Of appointing members of the
legislature to jobs where they help
to spend the money they voted to
has reached the point
where it is little less than a state
scandal In the recent campaign,
these twO-job statesmen were very
prominent and everywhere they went
Thy left trail of antiMorgan votes.
The next legislature owes 1t to it.
self, to the state and to the Repub-
lean party to see that this abuse is |
ended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
CHRISTMAS SEALS READY

One of the happiest expressions of
good will and community service
that the holiday season brings is the
broadcasting Of the Christmas seals.
These inexpensive and attractive
tokens are ut hand again to grace
letters and packages. The mails will
he frightened with them from now
till Christmas.
The annual sale of the seals Is on
and the more that are sold the more
lives will be saved. The Kansas Tu-
berculosis Association depends main
ly upon the funds raised by the
double red cross stamps to carry on
its work through the year. The
money intrusted to the association
has been excellently used, as the de-
creasing death rate In this state from
tuberculosis bears witness. Besides
If Abilene is generous part of the
money stays for our own health
work.
Here Is disease that Is prevent
able and durable, but the task of
combating 1t is one that must enlist
the aid of every one. We can all
have a modest share in the humane
undertaking so vital to the general
welfare by investing few dollars,
or even few cents, in the Christ
mas seals. They will bring large
dividends in health and happiness to
many family. 1t is hardly neces-
sary to appeal to the generosity Of
the RefiectOr's readers In such a good
cause, but they will be glad to be
reminded that the Christmas seals
are ready.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
ABILENE, ROUTE 1

The men In this neighborhood
have been spending few days re-
pairing telephone lines.
The Pleasant Valley school expect
to i've Christmas program.
A number frop this vicinity at
tended the Bible conference at Beth
ell church last week.
Mrs. Aumack and Charley Teare
have new chicken houses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hassin Derrick Of
Brown county are visiting at the
home of Mrs. Cartner.
The Ladies' Missionary Society Of
Cheever church expect to meet with
Mrs. Greenough In abilene all day
Thursday, December Fl.
The Grange met Tuesday evening
1t Pleasant Valley school house.
Luther Lady went to Kansas City
he first Of the week to buy cattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Taylor and
dr. and Mrs. Faulkner Of Man
hester were callers at the A. L.
1Ong home Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
Is A GOOD cAIlSE

The Kansas State Tuberculosis
Association has launched its annual
drive in the sale OF the familiar Little
Christmas SEALS. Kansas quota Of
the national budget is $4,000. Ac-
cording to DIR. G. H. I,errigo, TOpe-
ka, executive for the Kansas branch
Of the association 100000 Of the
seals have been distributed In Kan
sas. II all were sold, the sum real
lied would be $4,000. In nearly
all the Kansas counties and COM
munities the association has organ
lied workers who will promote tho
sale Of the seals. On Wednesday,
December 20, merchants OF the
state, through their state associa-
lions, have agreed to put Christmas
seal on every package.
In IA years the Christmas seals
have been the agent Tor raising $780,
100000 to fight tuberculosis. When
you learn that the tuberculosis death
rate in that time has been cut in half.
you may judge how wisely the
money has been spent. This year
the goal Of the United States is $5,-
100000, and Kansas is to supply
$4,000. y
This is good cause, one that
should appeal to every person. Abb
lene and Dickinson county should do
their full share.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07

w. e. Blackburn ia getting weary
of the volumes Of jokes, poetry and
bunc issued by the state officers at
public expense and suggests: IAN
editor with big blue pencil and the
necessary thirty-twO feet could
greatly improve the state publich
tions and earn his salary by limit
ing state publications to the purpose
for which issued" The total has
grown from $106,177 in 1911 to
$216,351 in 1023-three- fourths of
which is propaganda to boost some
pet scheme or personal ambition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
A SCHOOL GOUGE

Ten football fans drove from Abb
lene TO Lincoln, Nebraska. on
Thanksgiving day to see the football
game. They left at a. m. and
reached Lincoln about noon. They
went to buy tickets to the game
which were $3.50 each and found
signs up "sold out" But horde OF
scalpers were fourishing punches of
tickets, asking from $3.50 to So
each---and some did not even insure
a seat. The Abilene folks paid an
average of $3.50 each for their
tickets. Only one real sport was
found, like a gentleman he insisted
on selling two tickets at cost to the
strangers. The University Of Ne
braska ought to be ashamed Of itself.
1t Is allowing the cheapest game the
west has ever seen In school circles
In holding up attendants on its
games. If our colleges are to stOOp
to schemes like this, what are we to
expect OF the young men and wO-
men who are there educated and who
20 out in the world with the idea
hat IL is right to gouge everybody
70 the limit II you can put 1t over? ,
For a great institution Of learning,
to build up finer spirit Of
and wmanhood to permit
his sort Of hold-ups, this cheap sys-
en- Of the fight ring and theatre,
3 a disgrace. We wonder II the
,ouging Of visitors was endorsed by
he chancellor Of the University or
he tried to stop 1t. OF course. 1t
ould not have been done. without
allowed 1t. Is that the
on which the University Of
Is conducted? Is 1t a school
T higher education or a machine to
lueeze money out Of patrons on its -,
thletic exhibitions? Ii
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
Still to Have Fair Weather

Kansas is still to have fair wealth
er, according to the forecast and the
temperature will be warmer. Despite
cloudy skies and misty rain today,
the many predictions of "snow be-
fore night" have not materialized
and reports from the western terri
tory Of the United Telephone Com
pany indicate mild temperature and
sunshine west of us.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
Governor elect Davis saems 70 h

Governor elect Davis seems to be
afflicted with the talking disease.
Soon after election he hurried to To-
peka and has been chattering two or
three speeches a day with interviews
and statements to burn. His friends
should have advised him to stay on
the farm until the Inauguration and
put paddock on his lips. There is
danger that he will talk himself out
Of breath before the real time for
talk comes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
IS A FLOUR STATE
Has Greater Production Than Any
State But Minnesota


Kansas mills set new high record
In the year ending June 20, 1922
by grinding 100000 bushels OF
wheat and making 100000 bar
rels Of -four, according to figures an
nounced by the milling trade publ
cation. This output was said to be
enough to supply the entire United
States for nearly two months. The
Kansas mills, the publication states.
ground, nearly two-thirds Of the en-
tire crop of the state after allowing
for seeding requirements. .........
The figures do not include the
mills Of greater Kansas City which
100000 barrels during
the year, mostly from Kansas wheat.
Wheat used by mills In Kansas and
Kansas City amounted to 80 per cent
Of the Kansas crop. after allowing
Tor seed. Knasas -four production,
according to the publication, 10 great
" than that Of any other state ex-
,ept Minnesota, where the big Min
,eap0lis mills make the states pro-
luction nearly double that Of Kan
az
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
Commissioner >Inspect Road

The county commissioners spent
the afternoon on an inspection trip,
looking over the new paved road east
of town.
The daily statements of the coun-
ty treasurer for November were ap-
proved at the morning session, to-
gether with disposal Of general rout-
inc husineSs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07

The plan is to elect delegates at
the primary election and permit
these delegates to select the judge.
The question arises II we get a bet
tr judiciary by returning to the dele
gate system why do we not get bet
ter state administrators by doing the
same thing -Salina Union. A con-
siderable number Of folks think we
WOuld
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
loz Get Their Certificates

Election certificates were mailed
by the county clerk to each town
ship and county officer elected in
November. These certificates num-
bered 1877 and have kept the county
clerks office rather busy the past
few days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
Royal Neishbors Elect

The Royal Neighbors have elected
the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: Oracle, L. Fair; v. o., G.
Lair; p. o., e. Wilcox; recorder, e.
Oliver; receiver, +. Fair; chancellor,
d. Davis; l. g., II. Sampson; o. s.,
M. DeHaven; marshal, F. Kreps;
r. Miller; physician, DIR.
Felty; manager, H. A. Wilcox.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
(First published In Abilene weekly
Reflector December z, .1s22)
PUBLICATION NOTICE

In the District Court of Dickinson
County. Kansas.
J. A. Eyth, Plaintiff. -,
Myrtle Eyth, Defendant.
State of Kansas to Myrtle Eyth,
greetings:
You are hereby notified that you
have been sued in the above en-
titled court by the above named
petition filed By the pisinti f on the
9Th day OF December, 1s12, on or
before the goth day of January,
1923. or said petition will be taken
as true and judgment rendered
against you divorcins plaintiff from
= J. a EYTH,
?, Plaintiff.
BY HURD q HURD..e -
HANGATE q HEINZ 49,.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
asf14-Twat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
WHEAT CONDITION GOOD
Little Rain Reported But Warm Day
Help All Crops

Although the soil is dry In some
western Kansas counties, wheat ia
reported going into winter quarters
in good shape by the weekly bulle.
tin issued yesterday by the state
board Of agriculture. No rain was
reported in, the state during the past
week but HE warm, SUNNY days were
good for alk&roYins. crops and alfal'
ia is preparing rapidly for the win
ter season.
Corn husking continues. But little
wheat has been resOwn. Livestock
is reported varied in diff
ferent sections OF the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
Can Cash In War Stamps

The holders Of 1918 War Savings
Certificates or War Stamps are mott
fed by the government that they
mature Jan. 1, 1923 and then can be
cashed In at the postoffice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
Will Make Sale

Having rented his farm o. L..
Hoffman will have a closing out sale
on. Jan. II, 1928, consisting Of $50
head of livestock, full line Of ma
chinery, etc. Watch for bills later.
7w2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
One Week At Christmas

The city schools will have vaca-
ton of one week at Christmas time,
December % to January 2. Another
vacation Of week will be granted
at Easter, making 1t two weeks in
NJ
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-12-07
First published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector December 7. 1929
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

State of Kansas. Dickinson County,
IS:
In the Matter of the Estate Of Fred
Laid, deceased, late of Dickinson
County, Kansas.
Notice is hereby given that on the
5th day of December. A. p. 1929.
the undersigned was by the Pro-
bate Court OF Dickinson County.
Kansas, duly appointed and qualified
as executor OF the estate of Fred
Laid, deceased, late of Dickinson
County, Kansas. All persons inter-
ested in said estate will take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
DAN LADD,
12-7w3t Executor.