Abilene Daily Reflector from Abilene, Kansas • Page 2

ItOI'S IX Hit KIXMIX ill federal money during tlie next four yearn If It builds roads-If nut flin money goes to other states. It fs now up to tlie commissioners and State Council lleport tin KockI Itenourcejt of County OFFICIAL CITV IMI'KK jnnless they are progressive Kansas Dickinson county farmers, along with the farmerH of other count! will continue to have dirt roads and lose the federal aid. A petition from Herington for a In the state, will do their share this I88UED BT The Reflector Publishing Co. C. M.

HAKGKIl, President 1H. W. WILSON', Secretary-Treasurer year toward the defense of the eoun I mile piece of concrete road is try by producing more and better crops. Thu State Council for De now before the commissioners here and they will act on It at tlie next meeting. fense, through committees in each Entered second clan mail mattar at the postorffre at Ahllean, Kaaakat.

county, Is organizing the Btate Into Oil, MIMV f) ST.WtT tint.4tros H'KIIK KO) a better food producing section and the following letter is being sent out no that the state and federal Obituary Frlldo Wllklns, the daughter of Harrison and Matilda Wilkins, was born Jan. 4, at Miami, Hamilton county, Ohio, and died April 16, 1917, at Heringtufl, Kansas, aged 72 years, 3 months, 11 days. In 1851 the Wilkins family moved lo Murlington, Iowa, where they resided until when they moved to I'ontusie, Illinois. Frildo Wilkins was married to John I'eter Kengel January VI, 1 886. To this union were born one ton and three daughters.

From 186 to $68' the family lived In Illinois on a farm. Then they moved to ISurllngtort. Iowa, at which place they lh'ed for five years. On Oct. vl, they arrived at Woodbine, Kansas, near which place I hey Hied on a farm until Feb.

22, 1 still, at which time they moved to Herington and have resided there I nun that time. The death of Frildo Wilkins Fen-gel was preceded by an attack of l-aralysis with which she was afflicted for nearly two weeks. She leaves to mourn her departure, a husband and three brothers, namely, organizations may have accurate A second oil nnd pas company has been organized here aud for some data regarding the agricultural re- Roureos of the; state. Kacli farmer is asked to answer a number of ques tions concerning the number of rt Of ABTT.ENR far week, 1 Itvered free. MAIL In county, par Week, 1 cent; outside county, per week, 16 centn.

One year, 4.6, If paid la adrance. WKEKLY EDITION Per fear. Hit. stl months, 80 cents. Subscriptions of nteklanoa connly Invariably In advance.

Drdcrs for delivery of THH1 DAI1.T REKLKCTOK to lenldenoe or place of bnelneen mav be matte by postal rard or through telephone No. 95 -Any Irremilarlty In delivery should Immediately reported to tha office. acres under cultivation, what crops are planted and to be planted, how the supply of farm labor meets the demand and numerous other questions pertaining to the conduct of a farm. The letter reads: To the Farmers of Dickinson: time the members have been busy Aeiulring leases in the norfheast part of the county. No official an-i-ouiicement of the opening of the new company for business has been made and it is not known that they have applied for a charter.

None of the principals in the company will make a statement concerning their intentions. From all Indications, however, thi' company is after a large acreage of leases before beginning operations Pure WM TliritSDA APItIL 1 1 7 Coernor Capper lias orirani.od a Kansas Council of Defense to mobilize the resources of Kansas in C. Wilkins of Sweet Home, ire- cc.n; Harry Wilkins of Doris, DouhtlesH Captain Rice who I it-fid the first shot will later appear on the Chautauqua platform. and William Wilkins of Niota. 111.: cider that we may do our full shaie toward winning the war in which the nation is now engaged.

The world is short of food and we must ll'l ll MSTItH TKACK mi i i s.vri besides her four children, namely: Clara Matilda Fengel Shields of The Fifth district track and field assume the burden not only of sun- Lost Svrings; John Peter Fengel lorting ourselves but we must aU meet will be held at the city park h'alina Tiilon nrdes that Abilene Is Tvell decorated with flas and measles signs. Yes, hut, they not (let-man measles signs. also of Lost Springs. Dora here on Saturday, April 2S. Teams 5V lurnish a surplus to our nation and tlie peoples of other nations.

Dick .1 Ilelle Fengel Wade, of Moran, and Fannie Florence Fengel Ram inson county shoulil produce more sey of Topeka, Kan. There are seve nteen grandchildren and two great Ibis year than she ever produced before. i "IT'ivOM the largos, mn- Wichita Is ii I in of ma i Warden Codding its city manager. if It does, the town will have a inannger who will manage. rrandchildren.

Mrs. Fengel was It is necessary for the state and JL i- from six schools, Minneapolis, Clay Center. Manhattan, Enterprise. Solomon and will be entered. Abilene has some good material this year and expects to win the meet.

Fillet-prise tton the meet last year Neely for that school took most of the firsts. Neely will perform for Abilene this year. A number of state records are expected to I if broken. converted and united with the Presbyterian church at the ace of six federal organizations to have accu factory in the vol iron; a factory full of pure teen and has remained an acive rate dnta regarding the agricultural resources of Dickinson county, pres member ever since that date. She was a qttiet, earnest Christian of a ent and prospective, and this Infor strong character.

She placed her mation can he procured only from those actually engaged in farming, either as owners or renters. Kvery farmer is therefore asked to aid tlie r. eiiihership In the Herington Presbyterian church as soon as she moved to town. Among her many Iriends and acquaintances Mother Fengel has long held a place of ployc i.i liappy cnti-nt from factory vht-re spoilers "jt niachincry takes place of human liar.ds A vr.d pui Ronl fr- -v io i.oir.c; -ii i i nernment by making a report rnv-ring the following subjects: I. number of acres owned controlled am! description by sec- MAM.

NU The city commissioners are after Hie speed fiends mid have bought a motor bike to brine them to time. Hut. they should do something more. The best protection auainst accidents 2n the dov.ntown district is the marker at intersections id' streets. With Abilene's short blocks ami the 2700 cars in the county eery downtown crossing shoulil have a marker.

bad a fntnlliy yesterday liccause of a at a crossing. I'n-less Abilene puis its streets In model Sllfely condition is is llioiely a matter id' lime when there slll be a regrettable accident here. highest esteem. lion, township and range. Card of Thanks We desire to thank our many Sues to Foreclose on Moi-tfrugc The First National Hank of ller-ingtnn has brought suit against Cent-go V.

Ki'ii in of I Icrlngtoii to collect 1 1 1 balance due on noles held by the bank. The first note for mm. secured by a mortgage on some property owned by Ileum was lodil by W. A. Allison and transferred to the bank after some of it bad been A later nole for si-cured by mortgage on other property of Ream's is held by the bank.

Accorlling to the petition the bank has been unable to tolled, on either note nnd is now-suing to foreclose on the mortgages friends for tbtir kindness and help liow many acres now under 1 1 i nt ion lime you any waste hind that an be (armed this vein? ring the sickness and death of our iu ness k' dear wife am! mother. Also for the I. Cie number of acres devoted arious crops, Have you sufficient labor to beautiful floral offerings and we ish to thank the quartet for the musical selections. Mr. .1.

Peter Fengel. Mrs. Clara M. Shields, Mr. John P.

Fengel Mrs. Dora Fielle Mrs. Fannie F. Rumsey. plant all mailable land? proof In i' n.l i' iry t'l i only one i i t.s i.i ir.ni'ji tare, cxc-'Henco in in in gn iJnc-i and vxv.

in rosults. To nriiiit.iiri it cIe.Ti.-.hjd st mdard is tlie plodi; ot every employe, to iii.iti i- in the quality, whole II. How much additional labor will you need later in the season? 7. Che list of iu stock and old giain on hand. II.XI'M tv: vi liow many acres of wheat Mil I I tut iioi in II mm; The attorney general has decided that under Iho new road law (lie ounty commissioners may refuse to build any read petitioned for under the hard surface benefil district plan.

Morris county bail petitions legal and abundantly for "5 miles of road; the commissioners re-1usod to' build it aud they are Kansas Is to (jet over I2J To feel have good appetite and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life, use Iturdock lllood Hitters, ihe family system tonic, l'rlce 00. it will have to he planted to other rops? Andrew Brown is expected home from the hospital soon. S3 Kd. Armold was at his office for infjliiblc u-stiiiK is used. The of tics tli care, this 11.

ii Calumet i-i iii tl.a ho t.Ttk-r. everyone en goiinin- iy y. kA, bolesomi' 1 I tiro as t' ,3 cth-ra- ir id America most p- Iiaking I'owdv-r. Ca! t- -i-i liiJUlo' J. S.

the first time in two weeks Monday. What crops are feasible to plant on abandoned wheat land? The reports should lie prepared promptly and mailed to C. A. Case, 8 Clean old papers for Bale at the Reflector office; Be a bundle. Mrs.

Riifibaugh returned from Valley Falls where she attended the Chairman. Abilene, Kansas. funeral of a niece. The Illasinger family attended the ti liKK.v Cernian Lutheran church near l'p- Good Health Demands land Sunday. 1 pl.

Henry S-'rhwendener is home from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor were Kansas City. visitors in town Sunday. Jack Hpreclier is the first bov Kd.

Hassler and family visited at his son's home in Moonlight Sunday. from this community to join the na iv. M. P. Sanborn is building an Jones who has been nursing addition to his cement room.

at S. I'. Ilohrer's returned to Abi Mrs. M. r.

Sanborn and Mrs. lene. Hansen McN'eal received word last We are sorry to report that week of the death of a sister in New York state. And. Urlghthill Is not imnrovinii.

The city authorities are macad Mrs. K. J. Schneider of Corly, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C.

amizing a number of streets in town. Fresh Air People don't sleep in stuffy rooms any more. Times have changed. The doctors recommend sleeping porches. Those who sleep in the fresh air, get up in the morning feeling fine and go about their work, with clear heads, rosy cheeks and bright yes.

In a steering. prch, the bed clothes can take the sun and air all day without woik. Everybody has a sleeping porch, is building one or wants to build one. Kleuchiger. Sylvia Rohrer who was operated A number of Chapman people at tended the funeral of Mrs.

Olive on for appendicitis Is getting along as well as can be expected. Peters at Abilene Sunday. The William Lantz family visit 11(11. 1.AXI) ed a sister and her family near Enterprise Sunday. Mrs.

John Hunibarger and chil COrXTY HIGH SCHOOL NOTES dren and Miss I.atira Hell returned Friday from Hutchinson. Saturday night. April 28, the Dr. Ray Smith of Herington is located at Holland. junior class will give "The Lion and the Mouse." This has an unusually strong plot and will be played by a Mrs.

Leslie Logan and children. strong cast of characters. Mrs. Harry Leonard and children were out from Abilene Sunday visiting relatives. UirUCCTQUALITT The next lecture of the bee keep AWARDS UlVJilLoJl i ers' course will he on Monday, April Mr.

and Mrs. W. II. Hutchison and daughters and Mrs. Ralph Splcer 30, at 2:30 p.

ni. A number of bee keepers are taking advantage of Look over our suggestions on' sleeping porches and let us help you getsttrted on yours, before the warm weather. U'e have everything- for buihling any lJ 0f a forch or sleeping fntrch, including the fly screen. CENTRAL LUMBER CO. Successor to Rice, Johntz Nicolay Lumber Co.

attended the services at Navarre Sunday evening. these lectures. On May 4 Professor Scftwegler of the department of education of the II. L. Lehman and family visited relatives near Gypsum Sunday.

Kansas University will lecture to I If (il KXWOOl) the high school teachers, normal training students and all others desiring to hear the subject of adolescence explained. NEW and Mrs. Fmory liow sera sister husband motored down from Center and spent Sunday. Clay The cafeteria class is dill serving ten cent meals. They are able to do Mr.

and Mrs. J. C. Iiaer called on EDISON this partly because they purchased a supply of eatables before the great llolden Sunday afternoon Mr. llolden is in very poor health i advance in prices.

t.lenwood closed a successful term school rriday with Miss Ruth Winslow ac teacher. jouii tsner and wife came up Six Cylinder Gars f. I'assengor Touring $107 2 Passenger Roadster $104 7 Passenger Touring 113 86 8, Passenger Coupe $l44t 7 Passenger Sedan $1811 Four Cylinder Cars lioni Del rot i i.T. in Hils neighborhood ol. 2, No.

i of the Dickinson County High School liulletin will be mailed this week. contains many valuable hints, suggestions to farmers and farmers' wives. One artio'e is especially timely as' it treats the subject of canning. The representative, Mr. Tebben, of the high school section of the state Y.

M. C. A. spent two days A fire broke out at Klnier Zelg r's Monday, biiriiin- his wood pih and cob house. Albert Spalding, who during the last week played before large audiences in Kansas City, convinced music lovers there that he is the greatest living violinist of today.

You also will reali.o this when you hear the Re-Creation of his wonderful art on THE NEW EDISON "The Phonograph with a Soul" We have a large stock of rexords and will be glad to play them (or you at any time. C. F. Bath Music Store J- MCI rasxtmger Touring $671 Mother JW(1rs fl For FAVnrUlinn. tij wth the school Y.

M. C. A. members. The Influence of these representatives is always good and we are glad to have them visit us.

i BU oiomacn. Teething Disorders, move and regu- tassenger Roadster $6 Prices are f. o. b. factory H.

R. KUGLER Abilene, Kansas Constinatinn CAiisea hendncho in. remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers for 30 years. They neved fail.

At all druggists, Sample Free Address, Mother Gray LeRoy, N.Y. 10-4wki dlenfttion. di'zlnpRS itrnvalnaaa Vrr 5 a mild, opening medicine, use Doan's If you don't ret your Reflector I If you don't get your Iteflector regularly phone 95. regularly phone 96. ueginem.

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