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HOW TO GET FEES DELIVERY- Government Initructi People on Pro cedure. A. W. Machen, ol the tree delivery bureau of the postoffice department, has issued a circular governing rural free delivery throughout the country. It directs that petitioners (or such eervice be heads of fa-niles, who shall show the relative population along the route, character ol the roads, principal avocations ol the people and distances each one now has to travel to receive mail. A map of the route proposed is r quired. A petition must be indorsed by either a senator or representative in congress. Each route must be over twenty miles long serving at least 100 families, and those desiring the delivery must be prepared to put up suitable boxes. These boxes will be entitled to the protection of the United States stat utes. Rural carriers are not required to deliver ordinary mail to houses (tending back from the main road. They may carry other business than Caited.States mail. Patrons are re quired to co-operate by keeping roads op to the etandard in all weather. The maximum pay for carriers now la $500 per annum (or a full route of approximately twenty-five mile. Carriers are to carry a supply of stamps, stamped envelopes and postal oards, and must cancel stamps on all letters collected. Hnmbarear-Hunter- Last Sunday at half past twelve a pretty home wedding was solemnized when Miss Mary Uumbargar and Mr. I. E. Hunter were united in marriage by Rev. George Manon of Gypsum Creek. Only the Immediate relatives ot the bride and groom were present. The bride wore a white organdy trimmed with lace and ribbon and carried a bouquet ot roses. After the ceremony came the wed ding dinner, the table being laden with delicacies. Mrs. Hunter bas been one of the most efficient teachers of the county and will be missed from the ranks. Mr. Hunter is a successful farmer residing near Hope. The good wishes of many friends will follow them in their new life. Did Not Elect. ' The board of education held a spe cial meeting Mon. night to discuss the matter of a substitute principal otthe Lincoln school. There was no elec tion. Adjourned. Hit the Bankers' Union. Topeka Capiial: W. V. Church, superintendent of insurance, is exam ining the various fraternal life insur ance companies doing business in the state and is weeding out the weak ones. He announced yesterday that he would not renew the license of the Bankers' Union of the World of Omaha as he did not think its finances to be in good condition or its business management safe. Balliet Gets Fire Years. A message received by Attorney C. S. Crawford who was one ot the at torneys for the defense says that S. A. Balliet was Sat. morning sentenced , in the district court at Minneapolis to five years in the penitentiary for ob taining property under false preten ses. The jury was out all Thursday night but finally agreed on a verdiot ot guilty. Balliet traded to two young men of Ottawa county a piece of -Band land in Edwards county for a stock of goods worth at least $2,000, the evidencd showing that he repre sented the land to be valuable. They found it to be worthless and prose cuted him. All will feel sorry for Mr. Balliet's family here that he should be so deep ly in trouble. Shifting Boil. Real Estate Transfers Reported by Abbe A Ellison. Abstracters, P Scanlan to D F Bowles w swj 7 12- 4, e, set 12-12-S. $1500. J E McDonald to Ann Chambers Its 1 2 bk 6 Sheeran's 2d ad, $660. W O Crosby to A W Crosby sj It 7 bk 4 Hope, $100. A W Crosby to J Crosby same, $1. D A Sellman to Lucy A Sellman J int Its 1 to 16 inc Fairview ad, $75. J Hall to J L Biehler nj ne) 36-12-2, $1600. C E Murphy to W E Toplift a n 80- 12-8, $1400. A C Menor to same s ne) same $1400. New Hamp Sav bank to C C Wyandt nei 21-14-3, $2000. J C Wingerd to B F Sleichter w swj 81-12-2, $2000. J B Mason to Julia Maier w sej 12- 12-2, $1600. Isabella Rexroat to C D Bellinger It 2 Sheeran'i 1st ad Chapman, $300. Geo Swayie to H R Little se and sj nei 9-16-3, $3000. J H Norman to W D Fulton Its 4 5 bk $ Talmage, $500. ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR, ABILENE, COUNTY SUNDAY 8CH00L8. Annual Association Meeting Opened Wednesday- The 17th annual county Sunday school convention met in the'M. church at Solomon Wednesday and Thursday. The program was: WEDNESDAY MOBSIKO. Devotions c. O. Sherwood Bible Lesson O. D. Wood, Hutchinson News from the Field. 'Some Things 1 Hare Seen, Heard and Learned Throughout the State" State Secretary J, H. Engli Exchange of greetings and assignment. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. Conference of township presidents. Con ducted by Secretary Engle. News from the Field. "Leaves from a County Secretary's Diary" Hiss Lora E. Squire, Belolt "Hints on Primary Work"..MIss Emma Wood Bible Lesson C. D. Wood WEDNESDAY EVEN1NO. Service of Soug led by C. C. Towner "What Communion Hath the Bible School with the Secular School?". J. W. Hulllnger Address, "The Restlessness of Fidelity,' Kev, 8. 8. Estey, Sallna THURSDAY MORNING. Written Examinations".. Rev. Harvey Frey Bible Lesson C, D. Wood Report of committees. The Sunday School at Matoppas Mission Rev. O. C. Cress Questions and Answers H. C. Rash THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Conference of Committeeman and Officers with Secretary J. H, Engle. Abilene House to House Canvass" Mrs. H. Harger Borne Things the Mothers can do for the Sunday School Mrs. Emma B. Wood Special Days In Sunday Bchool-SIx min ute papers: Christmas Day A. J. Huff, Industry Easter Sunday. .Mrs. E. Merrill, Bonsccord Decision Day Mrs. I. Ridings, Solomon Children's Day Miss Lottie Northcraft Rally Day.: R, M. White, Abilene Temperance Day L. E. Stelgleman Fourth ot July Sunday Rev, Mr. Allen Birthdays H. 0. Hoffman Bible Lesson CD. Wood NEED CEMETERY PLAT, City Council Will Take Steps to Pre pare Complete Plant- The city council is preparing to have made a complete plat of Abilene cemetery, something that now does not exist. The cemetery hss been greatly improved in the past two years, 1 be new evergreens are grow ing beautifully and the general ap pearance was never so artistic as now. Muoh credit is due to Sexton J. B. Tucker tor his excellent work in this respect. The cemetery fund has $677 on hand, enough to undertake more improvement. But the. city has no plat of the grounds showing who owns the lots. It unquestionably should have. There should be a plat book showing a lot on every page with attendant blue prints. The city owes it to the lot owners to run the cemetery properly and this is a great essential. Future years will make it of great value. Bought a Fine Farm. Harry , Bricker bas sold his 280- aore farm on the Detroit road to John Riley, tUb purchaser of the Mahan place, for $7,400. P. J. Crowe of Russell will move here May 1st and manago the farm for Mr. Riley. Mr. Riley is invest ing heavily in this section and has two of the beBt places in Dickinson county already. 20th Kansas Reunion. The reunion of the 20th Kansas members will be held at Ottawa in Forest Park during the summer. Arrangements are being made for a line time. I want to buy a pair of good, sound, w$ll broken work horses. No fancy price, R. H. Thayer, At Baxter farm. Carlton, 27-1 3c Kansas. Call on J. J. Kropfffor bicycles and bicycle repairs, at Frank Jaymes' old stand. Lowest prices. Will have new shipment of wheels in by April 1st. Wheels for rent any time, Come and see. 27 4 A Model Map. J. E. Gish, box 8, Acme, Kas., has taken the agency lor the new Rand McNally map of the United States and the world. It really includes two large maps (over 5x4 teet) on roller and handsomely printed; showing olties, railroads, steamship lines, description ol countries, United States oolonies, etc., eto. It Is up-to-date in every particular and exceedingly val uable to students and families. Its price $1.26 places it within reach of all. 28 2l2c Examinationi for County High School. Special examinations for admittance to the Dickinson county high school and (or advanced standing will be beld at the following named places on Saturday, April IS, commencing at 8 o'clock a. m.s Chapman, Woodbine, Banner City, Abilene high school building, Enter prise, Navarre, Hope. Bonsccord, Talmage, Diet. 62 and Dist. 3. R. V. Dyer, 82-4U!c Co. Supt. I -t,-- CASE'S Me r We are n nobbiest uew tailor made Suits this spring made by the best New York tit ot our Suits are second to none. see how pretty they are. For 10.00 we put up i Suit that is cellent quality Meriden cloth in Oxford and Gray mixture. lined with The suit satin trimmed, flared skirt lined with good qual ity Percallne, and is by far the best 10.00 suit ever sold. Same as above with L'Aiglon lapel in gray only, at A blue serge Suit at A very nobby costume o( an excellent quality homespun Suiting In gray, Jacket in Eton style, latest lapel, Jacket lined with Silk Ro maine, Jacket and Skirt trimmed with satin piping to match, a beauty, Everything in our store is new and up-to-date, and you will find the cor rect style at J. B. RECENT REFLECTIONS. Born, April 6, to Mr, and Mrs. G. W. Kelley, a boy. v Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ross of Kansas City, a son. A..W. Hiner is painting bis re cently purchased .residence on West Third. Temple Tyler was arrested Satur day night for shooting at Vernie White and settled it in police court, Miss Mustard is improving her Third street residence lot by hand some stone ourbing, brick walks, eto. Miss Pearl Parker and Miss Nellie Birch have enrolled for the normal work at the Allen Commercial college. Herman Seline, of Woodbine, and Miss Bertha Hoge, of Herlngton, were married last evening by Judge Flack. Wanted, roomers and boarder at 118 N. E, Sixth Btreet. 89-2tlo J. B. Stauffor writes from Lsb Vegas that he is feeling stronger and is much encouraged. Ticket 114 entitles holder to $4.00 in merchandise at A. B, Rose & Co. lo The Solomon farmers met Satur day and took further steps toward forming their oo-operative grain buy ing company. They expect to be ready by harvest time. If Are You a Lover So, Try Vestibule 5c Cigars. !3?None better in the market. ALBERT LENZE, Maker. Abilene, Kansas.. rKb i ALEXANDER CHRISTMAN. " jWTt g HAIWMOTUM. 0. f ( I iuw Orgiti, Tips OrfW, I I Wlti f. andallKlndsof Musical Instru- ILi menu. Repairing and Tuning. J TtiP Jflr' Ik, Merry-go-rounds and (-booting I- I J ABILENE, KANfAH. I- 1 KANSAS, APRIL 11, 1901 CASE'S Spring is. showing the men tailors In City and the Come in and made of an ex Kton Jacket, silk Romaine, either plain or We are showing a blaok 10.00 wun laoe ana riooon at Our $3.50 Cape, made .10.00 Black Brocade, nicely We have a good size plain blaok serge tape for For $4.50 we have a spring weight Tan Broad gQ I Cloth tape a beauty velvet trimmed collar. CA Lowell H. Johnson marketed a hog yesterday that netted him $32.40, the animal weighing 600 pounds. Mrs. L. D. Mlnner has raised 110 chickens already and has not lost one. Can anybody boat that record P Mrs. D. W, Naill reoeived last week the very sad intelligence of the -I death of her father whose home was in Illinois. D. F. Shirk, formerly ol this oounty but now ot Cottonwood Falls, was appointed as a member ol the state text book commission Saturday. J. B. Case has graded the lots opposite his home on Third and sow ed them to alfalfa. In the fall they will be put into blue grass, much im proving the oorner. A woman yesterday deposited $500 in $20 gold pieces, saying she had saved it out of what her husband had given her for household expenses, etc. Noble husband! He's too good for this world. The postoffice department an nounces that the usual postage rate has been extended to Cuba and Is now In force. For two centB one can send a letter to Manila, to Havana, or the next door to the postoflice. Herington Times: Last Tuesday the Tampa State bank opened its doors for business, Cashier Will C. of a Good Cigar? the New Perfacto -TWELVE PAGES. Capes. The warm makes white Waists very fortable, It's too WHITE stock is as complete as any oity store. warm for a heavy All the late styles. Twice the stock of any store in the wrapand too oool to go without oi ty. We are show ing a tucked waist, front of 7 oluoters of We want you to see our pretty new spring Capes. All prices. 10 dainty each, back 3 clusters of 10 each, tucked orush oollar and euffs, made Persian lawn, dainty waist. Our Sailor brocade Cape trimmed e m 2.50 Our "Bolero Waists this collars and of a nioe quality of trimmed with ribbon. Waists from .3.98 Men's Kandtand Vice President Thornton Cooke being behind tbe counter at tending to the people's wants. Herlngton TimoB: The pure water oommittee is now at work so liciting subscriptions for scrip in aid of a stand pipe on the hill and pure, spring water for everybody. As soon as the necessary funds are subscribed the work will commence. J. C. Union: Miss Eleanor Clark. who has been with Mrs, Mclnerney the past thee seasons, bas been em ployed to take charge ot the trim1 ming department in the A. B. Rose mercantile establishment at Abilene, She left Saturday to take charge of her new duties. This town bas altogether too much loose change. When the Re formed church ladles swept up after their supper they found a neat little roll of ten $10 bills on the floor. Prof, Greenleaf, formerly of the business college, made bis claim good and got it. Another man lost $20 today. -Walter Rice, who was arrested at Manchester last summer (or stealing a hog, has been arrested on a charge ot assault on bis slstor In-law, Alma MuManus, aged 13. The former charge was dismissed and he pleaded guilty to the latter. Sentence Is de terred. The cake was In district court at Minneapolis, Farm for Sale. The 480-acre farm of Jacob G.rver, deceased, must be sold. Good build ings, fenced and well improved. Two miles from R. R., church and school. Address John M, Garver, Abilene, Kas. ' 27-tf On every Tuesday Feb. 12 to April 30, 1901, the Santa Fe Route will sell one way colonist tickets to points in uaiifornia or 120.OU. tor further In formation call on or address F. S, Salls, Agent. First published In the Abilene Weekly Re- 1 lector, April II, MOl.) mo H0TICE. STATU OP KANSAS,) : Dickinson County j ODIce of County Clerk, April Sth, 1001. Notice la hereby given, that on the Sth day of April, IU0I, a petition signed by Ferdinand Kandt and 31 other hounoholdi'ii was presented to the Hoard of County Commissioners of the County aforsald, praying for the opening of a certain road, described as follows, vis: Beginning at the bridge at the north-west corner of section seven (7) thence east on sec tion line as near as possible to north-east cor ner of section eight (S) In Liberty township (14) range () east. Whereupon said Hoard! of County Commis sioners appointed thefollowlng named persons, fit: O. H. Koepke, Kob't. Kramer and Frod Lueker Mvlewers, With Instructions to meet, In conjunction with the County Surveyor, at the place of beginning In Liberty township, at i o'clock p. n., on Tuesday, the 7th day of Hay, A. D. 1001, and proceed lo view said road, and give all parties hearing. By order of the Board of County Commis sioners. H.W.JACOBS, R. B.JACOBS, Deputy, County Clerk, SE & CASE'S IRT WAISTS tSTINTHtlAlffl weather Shirt com and our tucks of a fine a verv Collar Waists are beauties. m.H with tucked eollar and cuffs, front of 4 clus ters of 8 tucks eaoh, baok with 4 clusters ot 8 each. Effect" Waists am the ..all" sprine. lace trimmed crush hmUrf cuffs. $1.25 to $5.00 Spring Underwear. For 50o a garment we are showing a sorinir cim riuuou uiuerwesr just the weight for this weather all sizes in Shirts and Drawers. CO. First published In the Abilene Weekly Be- nector, April II, 1901. ROAD NOTICE. BTATEOF KANSAS, l, iiickinaon county, "" Office of County Clerk, April 8, 1W1, Notice la hereby given, that on the 8rd day of April, 1WI. a petition sinned by Harry Kennoy and M oilier householder was pre sented to the hoard of county commissioners of the county aforesaid, praying fur the re location of a certain road, described al fol lows, vlt: Uncord No. mil. Along linn between sections Seven (7) and Right (H) In township thirteen, ' Hlnohart township In ranges, Bant. Dickin son Uounty, Kaunas, and affecting the south east quarter (m of section Hnven In said township, This relocation to commence at the northeast comer of the will thiiRatuuarter (HI of mction seven (71 and end at the south east corner of mctlon seven In township tlilrtocn (111) as above HtaM. This petition Is for the purpose of straightening the said road. Whereupon, said board of county commis sioners appointed the following named per sons. vl: O, W, Peterson, J. J, Hehneiler and L II. Long as viewers, with Instruction to meet, In conjunction with the county sur veyor, at the place of beginning In Klnshart township, at V a. m. on Thursduy, the SIS day of May, A. II. Iitnl, and proceed to view said nntuVand give all purtles a hear ing. My order of the HOARD OK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. ska 1,1 H. II JACOBS, JAOOnS. Cnlllit.v lllurlt. y ii. w Deputy County Clerk. First published In the Abilene Weekly Re flector April H.IUOI.l ROAD NOTICE. HTATF.OF KANSAS, I . HIcKlnson County, j' Office uf County Clerk, Aprils, 1901. Notice Is bcrebv irlvpn. tliainn Mia sth of April, IW1, a petition signed by I). W, 'I nylnr anil 3 oilier householders was pre sented Ui the Hoard of County Commissioners of the County aforesaid, praying for the opening of a-certain road, described as fol lows, vi,: Commencing at the northeast corner of section fourH) hiwiishlii thirteen (IH, ringe i hrec (II) east and running south between suctions three Ci) and fourti) townahio tlilr- Ili-eii 111), range three (3) east, to crins-the LS.Z'Ld1 a"'' ,"e mlsslonera appointed the following named TiiiTuupon, aaiu rtoMru or twenty com- lerauns, via: jonn niipn, l. ijowe aou J. II. Klllni" as viewers, with listructlons In meet. In conjunction with the County Hurveyor, at the place of beginning In Center township, at s o'clock a. in., Tuesduy the Mill day of May A. I). lanl, and proceed to view said road hiiu giveni veal I parties a hearing. iiy order or tne BOARD OF COUNTY OOMMIHstONKRS. Ihrai.I R. B. JACOHH. By II. w. Jaoohs, County Clerk. Deputy County Clerk. First published In the Abilene Weekly Re flector April II, 1IWI. ROAD NOTICE. IITATKOPKANSAS,l. Dickinson County, I Office of County Clerk, April 8,1111. Notice Is berobv el ven. that on ths :trd dAV of April, Hill, a petition signed by A. J. Conk- un and isomer Householders was presented lo the board of county commissioners of tho county aforesaid, prnvlng for the opening of a ci-rutin roau, nescnoeu as tonows, vis: nThe place of beginning at the cemetery at the line between sections seventeen (17) and eighteen (Is), one quarter mile north of south line of section seventeen (17) running due east one mile. The place of ending at the public road running north and south be tween sections sixteen (IS) and seventeen (17) In Lincoln township, range (1) cast of the Sth principal meridian, Whcreuiicn, said hoard of countv com missioners Appointed the following named uersons. vis: e,. Dunnett. Alex Taylor and havld McCoy as viewers, with Intructions to meet, In conjunction with the County Hur- veyor, at the place of beginning In Lincoln township at S o'clock a. m. on Thursday the 16th day of May A. 1). 1W1, and proceed to view said road, and give all parlies a hear ing. By order of the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Isiai.1 H. B. JACOBS, By II. W, Jaooss, County Clerk, Deputy County Clerk. Southern agents outfit free Every colored family buys on sight. Write) at onoe. J. R. Gay, 834 Dearbon St., Cbloago, 111. 62-41 Th ft