The Abilene Weekly Chronicle from Abilene, Kansas • 1

State Historical Society ABILENE WEEKLY CHRONICLE. NO 30 Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas. Wednesday, October 14, VOL, 12, DISTRICT CLUB MEETINO. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. COUNCIL MEETINO.

HE HAD THE DOUGH. LIBRARY POPULAR. DAN HART SUICIDES. Civ I i iivli ej.liswil listva tk ronl All Several Dickinson Ladies Are On The Had $1 Jn a Caa Ifl Judges Tor Next Election Were Ap Shot Himself Through The Heart At, nm. nn Has Received Many Presents In Past Program.

pointed. Hog Yard. Tin- ninth annual meeting of tlie The city council met Friday cvenia? Hi. Home. the residence of G.

C. Sterl. They' Few Weeks. Dan Hart, a well known character; -i 0 An Abilene man of of the highest have made a tennis court of it. Fifth district Federation of Woman's niim ghe mmn and gave its attention to several clubs is being held in Salina, October ters of city business.

referred not to be quoted, pave tlio 11 1i 1'. 1 We are very sorry to lose Miss Nan $73 and proceeds from tho book Lucier for a few months. She will shower sale which netted $110.10, the attend the Concordia high school but library has received during the first will return here to graduate, (week two pictures, Velasquez' ''The CUnmMi! 0 0nowin(f tory Tuesday evening at 8 cluck, with a I .1 i i Two meu, one of them a farmer, had A new culvert was ordered to constructed on North Fourth street. Tho committee on vewers recommended some minor changes in the (been talking a bumness deal for sev- mere of this city suicided at ubout 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning while in his home on First and Spruce streets. Used Large Revolver.

The act was committed by the use of a 43 calibre revolver. Mr. Hart went to one of the rooms in his residence which he used for a kind of office. He laid down upon a cot or small bed which was in the room, The Seniors have begun the study Surrender of Breda" from the Misses was music oy ino orchestra. meet at tho farmer's home and com of Prologue to Chaucer Canterbury Edward and Alma Tadema's "Head Tales.

ling From Homer" from Mrs. Van The names of the ladies of this pleto the deal. county and their subjects follow: The deal was one involving the sum The Chemistry class has changed Orstrand; gifts of seventy-flve books its place of recitation from room from private libraries and two sets of $1,000 and the parties met ns jm-t Discussion, "Privileges of the Club Member," leader, Miss Ida Arnold of eight to room nine. of pictures, six Remington's in color, arrangements but it is likely that tho placed the revolver to bis breast andi i thia 1 Imt incsin lAarnoii frnm A -f scf tFAAf a snri nv a tut riAAf a nt Hawthorn club, Chapman visitor arrived earlier than the farmer had expected. When it came to the lu-ea.

iu. i.uu theme that Andre( Uie British A. B. Frost's pictures from Mr. and Paper, "Teaching Girls the Value of Money," by Mrs.

Ann Allen, Con lower part of the heart and plowed Mrs. J. M. Walters. its way through the body and lodging versation club, Enterprise, matter of the $1,000 the farmer acted a little peculiar and made an excuse to go into the house; then another The following are names of donors of books through the book shower just beneath the skin at the back.

Family Heard Shot. Taper, "Knights of Honor Boys' Club," Miss Florence Henlen of the spy in the Revolution, killed a man and for this crime was sentenced for twenty years ia the penitentiary. The second year German class has developed a startling tendency of late to lose its books. sewer system. On motion C.

W. Parker was granted until May 1, 1909 to remove one of his buildings which vtands on Die alley at his factory. The mayor's appointment of election judges and clerks was confirmed. Following are the names of those ap-I oin ted: First ward E. E.

Swanzey, M. R. Lowery, Chester Looker, judges; G. A. Smith, II.

II. Harding, clerks. Second ward C. S. Kraybill, D.

S. Clark, Henry Johntz, judges; R. McDaniel, G. C. Anderson, clerk.

Third ward-H. C. Fritz, P. D. Litts, John Brightbill, judges; A.

I Russt 1, Harry George, clerks. Fourth ward 1 D. Minner. A. Light ner, F.

V. Close, judges; II. L. Humphrey, M. II.

Jolley, clerks. thought seemed to come to mind and sale or from private libraries: Clara Spilman, J. P. Campbell, Her Members of the family were in the Searchers' club, Herington. he walked straight to the hog yard, Report of tuberculosis congress at bert D.

Landes, O. C. Sterl, Mrs. kicked about several tin cans and fin Washington, by Mrs. C.

A. Hoffman. The Seniors held a class Alexander, Mrs meeting E. Johntz, Walter ally secured one with a screw top Enterprise, Mrs. Thomas The officers of last Gertrude Alexander, I'riday evening.

Opening tie can be took out the $1,000 Paper, "Legal Status of Women in year were re-elected: President, Her- Kirby, Mrs. J. A. Flack, Lida Romig i i. r.

i i and there was still money in the can. Kansas," Mrs. Ackers, Twentieth Den commcr; vice presiueni, uesHiej j. iv. uaniiin, i.

v. I renucrgusi, iurs A. 0 U. W. PICNIC.

Century club, Abilene. Hurd; D. R.Gordon, Mrs. F. A.

Wilcox, DeWolf secretary, Bruce N. Gleissner, J. E. Keel, Donald Ful treasurer, Wade Priest. music class has been organized Advertised Mail.

Weather Interfered With Plans- house and heard the shot, and sent fur assistance. Marshall St. Peter went to the home, arriving but a few momeuti after the shot was fired. lie went into the room and found Mr. Hart lying on the bed.

Two physicians were called but there was nothing for them to do. They pronounced him dead and stated that in all probability death was instantaneous. Was Despondent. That Hart had grown despondent there is not a doubt. His life had been one of considerable trouble, for much of which he was to blame and undoubtedly some for which he Advertised mail for week ending Its work will begin as soon as books Meeting Was Held In Hall.

The bad weather Thursday morn ton, Leone Forney, Louise Forney, II. Forney, G. H. Kubach, Ethel Giles, B. F.

Beagle, Dean W. Malott Mrs. D. O. Smith, Mrs.

Thco. Nusz, Oct. 12, 1908: Letters: Henry Baird, Mrs. Mary ing took much of the pleasure from Teachers Meet. The County Teachers Associate Bullock, J.

M. Carrico, Robert Cloud. the A. 0. V.

W. picnic. The grove at L. Garrett, Mrs. C.

C. Wyandt, Eliza Mrs. O. M. Crary, M.

A. Danker. the old fair grounds was so wet that held a very Miccrssful meeting in the city high school building today. Mere can be secured from the publisher. The Sophomore class elected the following officers Friday evening: President, Frank Ackers; vice president, Hazel Hobble; secretary, Bessie Hall; treasurer, Vaughn McCormiek Miss Dora Fisher of Mexico, who formerly lived in Abilene, and Miss D.

Early, Chas. J. Fox, D. Frey, Mrs the picnic plan wits abandoned but than 100 teachers were present. Tfc Nellie Goodrich, Howard Holmes, big meeting was held in tho Workman following program was rendered: Music Vocal Solo B.

Ingals, Mrs. Alice Johnson, J. Jone, John Kaufman, Eddie King, hall, and those present were well en tertained. J. A.

Flack presided at tho i.itel Miss Grace Low? Invocation Dr. F. S. Ulayny M. King, J.

H. Lee, II. S. Martin, J. McDonnell, O.

W. Parker, Wm ing, made a pleasing talk and intro Roll Call Each member to respord Parker, Thomas Poe, Mrs. Stella Star duced the speakers in a pleasant man Miss Ruth Ward. Mrs. M.

Webb. ner. The speakers from abroad were beth Wyandt, Dudley Wyandt, W. Wyandt Wm. B.

Giles Mrs. H. Hodge, H. M. Cowan, Mrs.

W. Gough, O. B. Landes, Mary II. Forney Abram II.

Forney, J. II. Engle, Jos White, W. M. Sterl, Chas.

A. Case, C. Stevens, W. H. Oliver Ceo.

Wm Townsend, C. H. Brooks, James Callahan, Chas. W. Cans, E.

Vaughn McCormick, D. J. Eisenhower, James Speer, C. T. Estes, Mrs.

J. B. War-field, C. O. Scrafford, A.

R. Elwick, A. Jacobs, Paul Brown, Mina Brown Alleno Brown, Mildred Brown, H. King, Milton D. Jones, George Jones, Mary Alice Parent, Mrs.

C. Troup, Doris Duekwall, Donna Duck- with a quotation from Tennyson VanDyke. Cards: J. A. Berg, A.

G. Cntndall Hon. J. T. Botkin, Col.

J. O. Picking and W. T. Williams, an organizer of Reading Circle Work.

How May la Geo. Cruthers, A. G. English, Abe For-risMrs. Elsie Hahne, D.

W. McMa- the order. All of these gentlemen Efficiency Be Doubled Miss Lavouiu Donica han (2), Miss O. Moore (3), Mis, was not. For some years he was in the joint business and he had once been divorced.

When he quit the joint business some two years since he set out with his two bands to make a living for himself and family and has been a hard worker, except at occasional times when he was under the influence of drink. Liquor was his undoing and while he had his faults he also had many good qualities. When he was himself he was kind-hearted and obliging and in a business way he was honest to the last cent. Lived With Mark Hanna. Hart was ah orphan andit is said made interesting talks.

Lillian Brinkman of Great Bend visited the high school Friday morning The Junior English class is working on Macaulay's "Essays ou Milton and Addition." The high school teachers attended normal institute in the high school chapel Saturday. Abilene S. S. Training Class. In the Lutheran church Friday evening there was a large attendance at the opening session of the Abilene Union Training class.

R. M. White, presided. Secretary J. II.

Engla taught a specimen lesson, outlined the How Shall I Tench the State Text in All Fraternal orders were invited Grace Moorey, Miss Shooesta Nelson Jack Onborne, Loueil Parker, N. Pat ton, John Ploetz, Miss Aleie Reed (3) to join in this picnic and it is intend ed that this shall be the first of an Arithmetic? Supt. McAllister Should the High Schools Have a Review Course. W. A.

Stacey Address. Edgar F. Riley, Staia Normal, Emporia. O. C.

Rogers, Miss Dorsic Slroussj nual Fraternal picnics to be held in this citv. The Abilene band furnish Mrs. C. S. Twedell.

wall, Grades 1 and 2 McKinley schoolj ed excellent music for the event. Dr. John B. Eoehne. Music Dickinson County IliifS Goes Them One Better.

Tfuiiurod of clergymen and editors Sehoid Male Quartette. A few days ago this pajw-r copied have written appreciative estimates of that when he was four or five years work contemplated and invited stu- an articlo from a Junction City paper the series of lectures by Dr. Koehne. Miss Engle Entertains. A dozen girls accepted an invitation of age he was taken from a Cleveland dents to enroll.

Fifty-nine did so at saying that a man in that city had Following are som press estimates: Akron (0.) Beacon Journal "A fine tu red tho record by raising fifteen bushels of pears on one tree. Ohio orphanage asylum by Mark Hanna and lived in the Hanna home for about ten years. Hart Lad statod that the reason be left the home was to speud Saturday afternoon at Uft home of Miss Rowena Engle, south of this city, in honor of Miss Evelyn' wonderful orator." D. W. Tappan thinks he goes the JiroeLtou (Mass.) r.ntcrpnse Boyd who is soon to leave for Idaho.

Junction City man one better for he "Simply magnificent." because he and Mrs. Hanna could not agree as to his dicipline but he was raised thirteen bushels on a half Chicago (III.) Lyceuniile "One Some unique social diversions and five o'clock dinner were enjoyed with once. Others are asking to be admitted to the class and are referred to Mrs. II. S.

Taylor secretary, for enrollment. nurlbut's "Teacher Training Lessons" was chosen as the text hook On sale at the state Sunday School office. Price 23 cents. An enrollment fee of 50 cents is charged for incidental expenses, payable to J. B.

Martin treasurer, anytime before January first. of the few gTeat lecturers of Ainer- girlish zest. A valuable Abilene soo- ica Alice Sterl Parent, Alice Gentry Mabel Cuthbert, Eighth grade MeKiiv ley school, Mrs. R. Guffin.

Mary Giles Mrs. W. B. Giles, J. M.

Gleissner Rachel Hall Davis, 7th grade McKinley school, Mrs. O. J. Button, Mrs E. J.

Parent, C. E. Rugh, Mrs. C. Lois Harger, Ruth Harger C.

C. Wyandt, Mrs. C. C. Wyandt (ir memory of Marcia Rhodes,) Mrs.

A. Van Oslrand (in memory of Daniel Gautz,) A. L. Van Oslrand, Mrs. Maria Gants, J.

R. Goodwin, I. T. Club, Mrs E. B.

Malott, Epworth League, Mrs. J. J. Gooden, Third and Fourth grades of McKinley school. Third grade of Lincoln school.

George W. Shrane, Topeka, first and second grade of Lincoln school, Charlotte Northcraft, Mrs. C. E. Northernfl, E.

Rugh Anna II. Sanders, Mrs F. O. Puliver, Mrs. II.

J. Hodge, Mrs Cooley, Bird Cooley, fourth and fifth grades of Lincoln school, sixth and seventh grade of Lincoln school, Mrs. always an admirer of Mr. Hanna. Was Building New Home.

Hart had recently sold his res! dence on First street and at the pros 'Re- Des Moines (Iowa) tree. During the sumimir the wiud broke off about one half of the tree and much of the fruit was lost. Had not the accident occurred Mr. Tappan would have secured over twenty bushels of pears. venir spoon is Miss Evelyn's memento of the delightful occasion.

Tbe following girls were present: scmbles Joseph Cook in splendid Evelyn Boyd, Gladys ent time was erecting a new one in the west part of the city, so it seems Evanston (I1L) Index The series (if modern om- is one of the marvels tory." Two lessons will be taught each night. Next Friday evening Rev. Was Buried Hero. The funeral of the late Mrs. Wm certain that he had not contemplated suicide for any length of time.

COUNCIL MEETING. Norma Sanders, Avus Saner, Marie, Nusz, Pauline Crouhl, Mildred Whitf, Elizabeth Landis, Mary Engle, Adelaide Seeds, Marie Curry and Fred.i March. A. Cole will teach the Bible lesson Wishart was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Kaufman Entertain. Mr. and Mrs. G. S.

Kauffman en- John lloon on Enterprise street Monday. The deceased died at her and Miss Laura B. Bayless will conduct the recitation on child study. Mr. Engle's fall schedule, arranged before he was asked to take up this Curbing And Guttering Ordinance Passed Last Evening.

nine in Chicago and the remains were tained last evening in honor of Mr and Mrs. C. C. Towner. About forty Broke His Leg.

Wesrott Revell was brought from brought to this city for interment. The city council met Monday evening persons were present and the com Mrs. Wishart passed most, of her work, will oblige his occasional absence between now and Thanksgiving Chapman and taken to the homo of Lis sister, Mrs. Brightbill, on North pany was composed of members of thu ihihlhnod days in this city and hail many friends here. Sim was a daugh Spruce street Monday afternoon.

Ha broke his leg while working on ter of II. P. Raney and sister of time. 1 Occasionally short lectures on related topics will be a feature. Dr Llayr.ey has consented to give two of these soon.

farm three miles southeast of Chap- Mrs. John lloon and Mrs. Chas. Hull, all of tliis city. Sanders, E.

Hale Fuller, Blanche Edwards, Mary Edwards, Dave Eisenhower, Dr. F. S. Blayney, Scott Puli-rer, D. C.

Heath, Boston, Andrew Carnegie, Official of Canada, Mrs. M. B. Boy den, author, Geo. W.

Raymond, author, Salt Lake City, Mrs II. A. Andreson. in. lie was unloading corn and Mcllioriist and oilier church choirs and oilier friends.

Guessing contests were a pleasing feature and in these the first honors went to Misses Bailees, Benn and Hayley and Mr. Shockey. An exeel-luet Utrec-coursc luncheon was served and music helped to puss an evening which was one of much pleasure. while he had a bushel basket of corn Harry Minor and I'M Eytb of Junc for the purpose of considering tiie proposed ordinance requiring the construction of curbs and gutters within the business district. The ordinance was considered by sections and passed with some slight changes.

The work on the construction of Uncurbs and gutters will bet'in in the near future. The advertising for the letting of the contract is now running in this paper and the bills received will be opened at a meeting of the council to be held next Monday tion City were in the city yesterday. on his shoulder fell from the wagon and his leg was broken between this knee and ankle. Broke His Leg. Tuesday morning, Lester Revelle, Given a Surprise.

About twenty young people sur who works for Chas. Loy, south of town, fell from a wagon from which Mrs. Smith Entertains. Mrs. S.

S. Smith entertained a company of ladies at a 1 o'clock luncheon Monday for Mrs. W. H. Boyd and Mrs.

C. Towner. Both guests of honor leave shortly for new homes in the west and the entertainment was in the nature of a farewell party. prised Mrs. C.

A. Cole, nt the Cole he was taking a sack full of corn, fracturing the bones in his leg between the knee and ankle. Drs. home on North Buckeye J'riday After sharing with the entertainment of the evening, which consisted or O'Brien and McShea attended him, and unless some unforeseen complica Took Straw Vote. 0.

F. Fair returned from a trip from Kansas City on the Union Pacific train which reached the city Wednesday. He stales that a straw vote was taken in which nearly every man on the train participated and the vote resulted, 63 for Taft, 36 for Bryan and one for Debs. Mr. Fair says that lie has concluded that the talk that all the traveling men are for Bryan because there were many c-n this train.

games, music anu conversation, an went away reporting a good tune. A Considerable Excitement. There was considerable excitement near the east city limits, just south of the Union Pacific tracks, Sunday at about noon. A west bound freight train set fire to the dry grass along the right of way, and fanned by a light breeze the fire soon spread to nearby fields, threatening several nearby buildings. If it had not been for several men in the neighborhood, who turned immediately and by hard work put the fire out, it would have caused considerable damage.

tions set in lifster will be around in a few weeks. Chapman Advertiser. 1'iicheon was served some time before The Hart Tuner al. The funeral of the late Dan'l Hart was held from the home on First street Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev.

Blayney officiated. all departed. Street Merchant Here. A street salesman held down one of Misses Parent Entertain. ses Jennie and Emma Parent Mi- the corners in the business sections Thursday.

He, sold shears aud scis- entertained a company of about forty School Report. Following is the report of sehool district No. 91 for the first month, beginning Sept. 14 and ending Oct. 9 Number of pupils enrolled, 19.

Those being neither absent nor tardy, and receiving monthly certificates are as follows: Hattie Brown Herbert Dickinson, Elsio Young, Gladys Hush, Edwin Brown, Neve Neaderhiser, Lola Young, Ralph Brown, Orrin Lyday, Mary Young Pearle Neaderhiser, Ruth Lyday Martha Hush, Hedley Brown, Lawrence Young. All visitors are welcome. We es racially invite the patrons of the district to come and be interested ir tmr school work. Phoebe Harlzell, (teacher.) sors at three pair tor cents and about the same grade can be bought in Case's basement department for 10 cents a pair. The man also sold a lady friends Friday afternoon, at a tea and thimble party.

The refreshments served were excellent and the ladies passed a very pleasant afternoon. half dozen teaspoons for 2, cents Gave Them a Surprise. Mr. and Mrs. Geo.

Scheffer were given a surprise at their home on West Fourth street lasJ vuing when a large company of their friends of the Grace Reformed church called at their home to spend the evening Refreshments wtye servea and the evening was very pleasantly passed with music and conversation. You can always buy paint for a less price than Devoc Lead and Zinc; don't do it; save your money. Less price probably means less value; short measure, maybe, or cheap quality "Cheap" paint takes more gallons gallons than Devoe; and that means more hours' work. The cost of painting is by Ihegallon; poor paint costs most, because most gallons. Better pet Pevoe Lead and Zinc A.

II. Elwick, Agent. Business College Improvements. The Central Kansas Business college is taking out some of it furniture preparatory to installing other and more modern. A car of equipments goes today to Manhattan where Professor Andreson is now starting another busienss college.

which may be purchased at the Racket at any time for 10 cents. They Just Grew Anyhow. Talk about raising potatoes, E. Dailey raised 72 bushels on one quarter of an acre this year. He planted them early on ground in potatoes last year, and they came up so thick all Husband's Scheme Failed.

A Salina man named Scott brought suit against bis wife for divorce and made sensational charges but his Starr-Clark. Rummage Sale. Don't forget the rummage sale, Fri- game did not work out to his liking over that be could not cultivate them LOST: Gentleman's gold watch, Wednesday Oct. 7, between Tomer LOST: Gentleman seven jewel Miss Eva A. Starr and Mr.

Ernes gold watch; Elgin National case; M. Clark, two popular Vouner neonle day Oct. 2.3rd in the library basement. Monday case was tried and Judgn jje jloej ()em oncc an(j above wa Basement will be open Wednesday and Rees gave the wife the divorce, allow- r(lfmit Hope Dispatch. Martin farm and Cooper farm.

Find- guaranteed by the Philadelphia Case of this vicinity were married at the cr please return to W. R. Walters and size 12. Finder please return to probate court rooms thin forenoon receive reward. thh office.

Liberal reward. Judtre J. A. Flaek offiVintmer Thursday before for all who have ed ber attorney fees and gave a donations. month alimony.

Horseshoeing at Toliver's shops..