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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
DON'T RISK NEGLECT

Don't neglect a constant backache,
sharp, darting pains or urinary dis
orders. The danger Of dropsy or
Bright's disease is too serious to ig-
more. Use Doan's Kidney Pills as
have your friends and neighbors. An
Abilene case:
Mrs. Charles White, 206 Fourth st.
SAYS: ST took medicine for a long
time but the doctors never told me
1 had kidney trouble. 1 didn't get
any better. Ny back ached so 1
couldn't get about. was dizzy and
had headaches. / was nervous and
generally weak. Ny kidneys acted
too often. A friend told me to try
Doan's Kidney Pills. Four boxes OF
Doan's rid me Of the trouble. ! am
feeling fine and am glad to tell
about the merits Of this remedy"
Price coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for q kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. white had. Foster ilburn co.
Mrs. Buffalo, n. e..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
INCOME TAX NEARLY DUE
All Statements Must Be Filed BY
March Is or Fines

All statements must De FIIcu ny
March Is or Fines
This statement is issued by Col
lectOr of Internal Revenue II. III.
Motter, Wichita, district of Kansas,
March 3, 1922:
Every citizen of the United States
is subject to the provisions of the
income tax law. He may live in this
country or he may live abroad, pos
sessing no property within the Unit
ed States and deriving no income
from sources within the United
States. Nevertheless, he must file a
return If single and his net income
for 1921 was $1,000 or more or his
gross income $4,000 or more, or if
600 or more or his gros income was
$4,000 or more. Divorces or per-
sons separated from husband or wife
by mutual agreement are classed as
single persons.
The same obligation to file a re-
turn and pay the tax rests on resi-
dent alien, although his entire in
come may be derived from sources
without the United States.
While forms were sent to persons
who last year filed returns, failure to
receive form does not relieve an in
dividual Of his or her obligation to
file return and pay the tax on
time-on or before March 10, If filed
on calendar year basis. Forms
1O40A for returns Of incomes of $5,-
600 and dless and 1910 for returns
of income in excess of $4,000 may
be obtained at the office of Collector
Of Internal Revenue, Wichita, Kan
sas, and the following branch offices:
Kansas City, Topeka, Salina, Parsons
and Hutchinson, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
COUNTY NURSE MAKES REPORT
Many Babies And Older Children
Registered at Red Cross

During the month Of February the
total number Of cases under care were
q, nursing visits made so, visits to
schools %, inspections made, talks
given and literature distributed to
each.
Visits to office and rest room for
all purposes S73, total number Of
visits made during the month 1,046.
Babies weighed at station, 70; pre-
school age children weighed and
measured at station 81, and school
children weighed and measured 300.
At close of the month Of February,
the total enrolment Of babies was
POT, children 200 and school children
$50.
A health play and short program
were given by the children, at the
Red Cross rooms one Saturday after
noon during the month. This was
given for the entertainment and in
struction of the children. A fine
bunch Of health posters were made
by the children, which posters will be
used in classes and health exhibits,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
ANNOUNCE TRACK EVENTS
Entries For Rural Meet Must Be in
March rs


The following order Of events for
the rural school track meet to be
held April 1 in the afternoon, follow
ing the spelling contest in the morn
ing, has been announced:
For BOys-50 yard dash, boys
unduer IL; so yard dash, boys over
IL; 100 yard dash, boys under IL;
100 yard dash, boys over IL; g.
legged race, 900 yard dash, 220
mixed relay, 2 boys and girls; 440
yard relay, 440 yard dash, $50 yard
relay, ball batting, high jump, ball
throw, broad jump, tug of war,
team not to exceed 8.
For Girls-50 yard dash, 100
yard relay, ball batting, ball throw,
tug-of-war, team not to exceed 8;
flag race, go yards pick up 10 flags
yards aaprt. Basket contest
throwing 10 balls at basket from
10 foot distance.
For graded schools and high
schools. the sam events that were
used last year will be used again. A
cup will be given to the school scor'
ing most points in each class. Bronze
medals for first, ribbons for second;
and thirds will be given. Both meet.
will start at 1880 p. m.
Names of contestants in rura
school meet should be In Miss Wool
verton's office not later than Sat
urday, March %.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
Obitu.rx-EIIen Phillips

Ellen Simmons was born at White
Oak, Wisconsin, March IL, 1854 and
departed this life March 1, 1922, at
the age of 81 years, IL months and
10 days. She was married to Francis
Phillips of Scales Mound, ILL.,, Feb.
20, 1875. They came to Saline coun-
ty, Kansas, in 1876 and remained
there until 1882 when they returned
to Scales Mound, III. In 1884 they
came to Carlton, Kansas, where they
have since resided. To this union
were born six children, three sons
and three daughters, all Of whom
survive her except one daughter,
Ada. who died March 90, 1886. The
children are w. #. Phillips, Archie
and Roy Philips and Mrs. Nellie
Boyce of Carlton and Mrs. Della
Brown of Hutchinson. Early in life
Mrs. Phillips made a confession OF
religion and united with the Metho.
dist church. In 1898 she transferred
her membership to the Presbyterian
church at Carlton where she has
since been one Of the active mem
bers. She win be greatly missed II
all the circles Of the church and com
munity because Of the useful life she
has lived. A husband, i've children
thirteen grandchildren, other rela
lives, including several brothers and
I sisters survive to mourn their loss
Funeral services were held at tn
Carlton Preshyterian church Erida,
afternoon, March 3, conducted b.
REV. w. w. Richmond. pastor Of IN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
EXPECT 5000 TO ATTEND
international Sunday School Conven-
ton Meets at Kansas City

The Sixth International Sunday
School Convention will be held In
Kansas City, NO., June 2l-27.
This convention Is destined to be
one Of the greatest gatherings In re-
ligious education ever held on the
continent. II win be the first inter
national convention under the re-
orga IMITATION In which the Interna-
tional Sunday School Association ani
the Sunday School Council OF Evan
relical Denominations have merged
under the name Of the International
Sunday School Council OF Religious
Education.
Many Of the leading educational
leaders in America IN the field OF re-
ligious education will appear upon
the platform. The attendance Will be
based upon quotas for the various
states and provinces and Will reach
about 5000.
The Kansas quota is 1900. This
quota has been subdivided and dis
tributed over the state. Some OF the
counties have already filled their
quota and are asking for more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
Jumped Into Culvert

Alvin Haskell, whose home Is In
Missouri but who has been working
here, returned on freight from Sa-
lima Saturday night and after the
train left the Santa Fe crossing,
thinking it would not stop at the
depot, jumped into the dark. He
landed In a culvert and suffered bad
cuts and bruises. A companion res
cued him and took him to the Nation
al hotel where he is getting along
favorably.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
APPROPRIATION LOWER
State Board of Agriculture Follows
Farmers Fortune

The Kansas state board Of sgri-
culture is following the fortunes OF
the Kansas farmers in the process OF
defiatiOn.
Appropriations are considerably
less for the present biennium than Tor
the two years preceding. AS mat
ter of fact, the direct appropriations
for the board, including the division
of irrigation, for the years 1922 and
1923 are % per cent less than for the
years 192O-21. If this rate Of de-
crease were applied to the total ap-
preparations for all state departments
and institutions for the present bien-
ium it would make saving OF 3d.
472, 349.3S, according to an estimate
by J. c. Mohler, secretary OF the
hoard
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
BUSY MONTH FOR THE SHERIFF
County Jail Has Eleven Inmates on
Many Different Charges

The past month has been busy
one for the sheriff and the county
jail has now eleven inmates. Earl
Witwer makes the eleventh inmate
Of the county jail, more than there
have been for some time. according
10 Oh sheriff. Three men are there
DR. petit larceny, one for assault
and battery, one for boOtlegging, one
for holding up a druggist at Herring
ton last Thursday, and four for vag-
rancy. three OF whom are bound over
to district court for stealing sheep.
Besides those In jail there have
been four persons arrested on charge
Of violation OF the prOhibitory law
who have given bond for appearance
in the district court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
THEY DON'T ROLL EN- NOW
New Fashion Socks Come in Al
ready Rolled

A brand new fashion has struck
the city. 1t may be seen in the new
up to date line of hosiery which MI
lady will wear this season.
For this season she will not roll
her own. She will wear hose with
two rows of elastic at the top, OBJ
waiting the necessity of rolling the
hose below the knee. The hose is
finished at the top just as boomers
are at the bottom, the rows Of elias
tic holding them in place without the
aid of garters. The new fashion is
an improvement those who have al
ready tried it report.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Gleissner have
returned from visit in California
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
BREEDERS ORGANIZE
To Promote More Interest In Short
horn Cattle

Thursday, March 2, a meeting of
ShorthOrn breeders of Dickinson
county was held at the Abilene
club. w. A. Cottrell Of the Ameri-
can ShorthOrn Breeders Association
and Professor Patterson Of the State
Agricultural College were present
and made instructive talks. Follow
Ing these organization Of the Dick
inson County ShorthOrn Breeders
Association was effected for the pro-
motion OF greater interest in Short
horn cattle and the following tenn
porary officers were elected: l.. s.
FlippO, president; j. w. Young, vice
president; c. w. Taylor, secretary
treasurer.
Everyone interested in better
ShorthOrn cattle is urged to get be-
hind the organization. Another meet
ing will be held at the Abilene club,
Saturday, March II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
MRS. BEE0HLEY FOR JUD0E9
Commissioner Recommend Tier Ap-
polntment By Governor

The county commissioners and a
number Of citizens have sent to Gov.
Allen a petition to appoint Mrs. II.
Il Beeghley probate judge to ill out
the unexpired term Of Judge Ander-
son, deceased. Mrs. Beeghley has
been assistant In the office for more
than year and for weeks at a time
has been In sole charge during the
judges illness. Attorneys and those
having business In the court have
highly compllmented her ability, say
Ing that she has shown fine grasp
of the court work and has maintained
II In perfect form. She has proved
exceptionally capable in juvenile
cases and has used excellent judg-
ment In all matters before her. Kan
sas has already nearly dozen women
prObte judges and 1t is likely that
Dickinson county will add another.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
PRESBYTERIAN church of Solomon, and
burial was made at the cemetery near
Holland.
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express to the friends
who were so kind to us during our
recent SORROW. our heartfelth thanks,
especially to those who remembered
us with words Of appreciation and
those who used their cars for the
funeral of our wife and mother
Francis Phillips and Family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
Gard of Thanks

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the kind neighbOrs and
for the many acts of kindness shown
Us during the illness and death OF
our beloved mother, Mrs. Julia Will
son.-The Children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09
STARTZMAN CASE COMES UP
Supreme Court to Hear Appeal From
Verdict Handed Down Here

S. s. Smith Is In Topeka where
the supreme court is now In session.
The case OF X. Starzman, convicted
In this county Of the theft OF chick
ems from Daniel McBeth, appealed
by the defendant, will come before
this session Of the court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09

In topcoats, too, sport tendencies are mani
tested in belts, Jokes, pleats, raglan shout
ders, novelty cuffs and pockets. Novelty is
even reflected in the fabrics and patterns.
Tweeds, knitted. clothes, gaberdines, hea-
Their and irridescent treatments. Most of the
fabrics are rainproofed. Then there are the
sedate, dressy, models. Many of them are
silk lined.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-03-09

A man never accumulates 50 much
money that II gives him right to
be lazy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
FREE LECTURE.

Captain G. Il. Reeyel, of Lawton,
will deliver n free lecture on Thurs.
day night. May 25th. In Labor hall
third floor Of the McFarland-Rosen'
quest building under the auspices OF
the Chickasha Trades Council.
Subject of the lecture: "The abuse
Of common justice In the trial Of
Jesus Christ by the Hebrews and
the Romans"
Some of the most important feat
ures which the speaker will dwell
lpon are: "The reserved rights Of
The people under the Federal Con
ititution.'
The Bill of Rights of the State of
oklahoma baccd upon the trial OF
'hrist."
"The trial of an Oklahoma citizen
in our courts of today compared
with the trial of Jesus Christ, from
1 legal standpoint"
Captain Reeves Is one of the able
lawyers of the state; a type from
he old school; union advocate
md student of history and law. A
getoran of two wars; fearless,
orcefu and pleasant speaker who
nows his subject and makes the
evening entertaining and instructive
"a real treat for the student of his
tory. the law and the Bible.
Ministers, lawyers, Bible students
are especially requested to hear this
lecture.
The general public Is cordially in
lted to be present.
The lecture Is absolutely free.
There will be no admission fee and
no collection. 2l-lt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24

Steamers loading wheat for ship
ment from Pacific coast ports are re-
qulred TO be lined with lumber and
hurlan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
"HIP LIQUOR"
TO BLAME FOR
DIVORCE, SAYS

wy wv h.'fs''
Oklahoma city. May 2l.-IIlp
liquor in TO blame.
Corn on the hip causes more
divorces than anything else.
II is the wrocker OF the home
So says Judge James I. Phelps
Oklahoma City's divorce judge.
lie has handled over 1000 cases
In the past three years and a half.
Hip. liquor. moonshino. or what
ever you may want TO call Il is to
blame for wrecking homes moro
than any one thing nowadays" Judge
Phelps told the United Press today.
"A man with a shot Of booze on
the hip IN more dangerous than
were the gunmen of old who carried
six shoe, rs ON their hips.
"Take away the liquor. search the
hip pockets II necessary and wen
have better homes.
NO punishment Is too great for
the man who takes home bottle
on the hip and is continually taking
a nip.
Every nip he takes Is another
spike In the end of home happi.
ness"
It's no wonder that flappors and
jellybean are causing such an uproar
in the country, the Judge declared.
Hip liquor is to blame" he said.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
"Con,e Clean" Or Go
To Trial Declare
Officers To Ward

White Plains. y. Y. May "a
Walter Ward. son Of the millionaire
baker must come clean" 10 save
himself from trial on the charge OF
killing Clarence Peters, Ignorant e1-
rob whose body was found beside
country lano near hero.
Officials OF West Chester county,
whore Ward was police commits
gloror. today had changed their tune
about his obvious innocence Cor.
one- Fitzgerald hastily rctrac,ed n
statement 10 that effect. and do
clarod evidence is pllIng up demands
further explanation from the bakcr'a
son.
II was disclosed today that Ward
took an over dose of iodine si'
weeks ago. about the time he claims
the blackmaillng started, and this
has brought home to officials In
charge of the case the seriousness
of the issues involved.
II Is now agreed that before Ward
is cleared Of the charge of man
slaughter or worse, he will have laid
bare his life and tell the full story
of alleged blackmail and his rela'
tions with certain men and women
OF the underworld.
Further hints concerning the nj
legged blackmail OF Ward by the
slain youth and two companions,
known only as Charley Rose and
Jack" continue to leak out. largely
through Wards lawyers A famous
woman OF the tendorloin. referred to
as SNAP" is mentioned as mixed
UP in the blackmail plot.
Also, It was suggested today that
Ward had intimated he shot defend
ing his wife's name, and that It was
Mrs. Ward and not the bakers son,
who was being blackmailed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Reinforced Concrete Bridge.


Sealed proposals will be received
by the Mayor and City Council
of Chlckasha, Oklahoma, at the OF
flee of the City Clerk on or before
o'clock p. m, June 8, 1922 for the
construction Of an eighty-five foot
reinforced concrete bridge over Line
Creek at Sixth street, in Chickasha,
Oklahoma.
Bids will be received separately on
the following divisions of the work.
1. Eighty-five foot bridge, both
twenty and thirty foot roadway,
either cantilever or arch type as
shown on plans
2. 2,424 So, #. OF sidewalk.
3. 5000 Gu. yds. of earth fill.
4. Installing lamps and wiring.
Also bids will be received from
general contractors on the complete
work including all of the above
named divisions will be considered.
The City Council reserves the
right to reject any or all bids, let
the whole work to one contractor or
divide the work among two or more
contractors according to the above
named divisions, as in their opinion
may be for the best interest of the
City.
Specifications, plans and blank
bidding forms may be obtained upon
application at the office of the City
Clerk at the above named address
deposit of $500 will be re
quired for each set of plans and
specifications to be taken from the
office to be refunded to the bidder
upon the return of the plans in an
unmutilated and serviceable con
dition.
G rtified check in the amount o.
21a per cent of the bid must ac
company the proposal
(Seal 0. COFFMAN,
Mayor
Attest:
j. R. WELLBORN,
24-10t City Clerk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24

Christian A. .iIerter private seore.
tary to Secretary Of Commerce
Hoover. will sail next week for Rus.
sia TO make a special study Of condi.
tlons In the Volga valley famine
area. Before returning to this coun.
try he will represent the commerce
secretary at the European conference
Of the department IN Berlin In July.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
COCKTAILS TAKE
PLACE FLOWERS


Paris May 2i.-Tho mlnlnetioa Of
Paris have Just launched an offensive
In favor OF cheap cocktails, 10 re-
place the daily after lunch coffee.
II is a fact that cocktail drinking
10 becoming more and more popular
among the feminine staffa OF the ate
Hers In the rue dc Ia Paix, Opera AND
Madeleine quarters. II ls quite a Sielii
10 watch every day at the noon hour
parties OF cocktailcra Invade the bars
and demand their one frame cocktail.
These one frame cocktails don't
taste bad 10 anyone who does not
know what n cocktail n. but the mai
0rity OF Paris minlnettos don't know
aud they are perfectly satisfied with
the imitation OF Martini which they
proudly drink.
OF courie, although such mixtures
costs one fourth Of what real cock
tail h sold In Paris, Il still means u
the mlnlnettes more than what they
used to be charged for their after
lunch coffee and this IN the reason
why. In oder TO balance their daily
budget, they have decided to dispense
OF the flowers they used TO buy at
most every day.
While bartcndors are rejoicing,
flower merchants curse, because they
are looslng good charming ellen
tclc.
How long this craze VIII last, mo-
body knows. nospltc the fame II
cheap cocktails, Paris midlnetles will
soon feel sad without flowers pinned
on their blousoa.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
THIS HEN A MousER

Saranac Lake, N. Y, May 2i.-The
Adriondacks are just now echoing
with fame of a Plymouth Rock hen
owned by Burtt Swoatt of Elizabeth.
town which catches, kills and eats
full grown mice.
After catching tho mice, the b,ooi
thirsty bidly tosses them In the air
playing with them cat fashion. She
then tears them to pieces with bill
and feet and devours them to the last
bit of tail
The hen is not happy unless she
had at least three portions of fresh
mouse meat daily.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
Aggie Credit LdU
Urged By GrOUers

Oklahoma City, May 2f.-Enact-
ment of a permanent agricultural
credit law to enable cooperative as
sociations of farmers to finance
their operations on basis of col
lateral loans was urged by the Okla
homa Cotton Growers association
at its first annual convention late
Tuesday.
A resolution was also passed urg-
ing banks OF the state loaning
money to cotton farmers to arrange
maturing time of the obligations to
coincide with the time growers re-
ceive returns from their crop.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
TRUSTEE SALE

Under statutory assignment, VIII
on the 3Oth day Of May, 1929. At 1850
o'clock y. M. sell TO the highest bid
der for cash. all the stock OF drugs
and fixtures. tnoludlng first class
soda fountaIn) OF the Nyal Dmg
Store nj Mlnco. Oklahoma. In Grady
county.
Invoice Of stock. two thousand dol
lars.
Invoice Of fixtures. two thousand
two hundred.
Copy OF inventory may be accn at
my office In Chlckasha. Oklahoma.
c. II. HANNA. Trustee,
iS.St. Chickasha, Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
PARK TO OPEN SOON.

P. c. Stacy, chairman of the city
park board, said today that the
Shannon Springs park probably will
be ready for formal opening within
the next week or ten days The
bath houses at the park have been
completed and finishing touches are
being placed on the foot bridge over
tie swimming pool.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24

Augusta, Maine. was originally cal
led Holloway
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
NEGRO IN JAIL.

Henry Waters, negro, is in the
county jail charged with first de-
gree rape. Date for his preliminary
has not been set. A 10-year-old col
ored girl is star witness for the
prosecution.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-05-24
NOTICE.

The City OF Chickasha, Oklahoma,
will receive sealed bids Tor sale Of
SlG.000.00 Fire Department Bonds of
1922. ~ per cent mature Ia and
Il years. Sl.OOOOO denominations,
same to be filed with the City Clerk
before G p. m. June Sth. 1922.
The Bonds to be acccpio and
paid for by successful bidder when
same are approved by Attorney ten
eral.
Bids to be accompanied by GER
titled check payable Internationally
TO said city In the sum Of $4,000
Transcript furnished with bonds by
the city.
Right reserved to reject any or
all bids.
BY order of the City Council,
(SeaD o. COLEMAN,
Mayor.
Attest:
]. Il. WEILBORN,
2l-lOt City Clerk.
Augusta, Maine, was originally cal.
led Halloway.
Romes first gold coin was called
Aureus.