G C Sterl Co Adverts and Local Official Actions
Probate Judge Leeds granted Barnes and Northcraft a liquor sales permit for medicinal purposes. Governor Martin granted a full pardon to Theodore St Peter. The St John s Guild officer election is set for Friday at 3 pm and J B Case advertises bargains. Mr Malott, Abilene’s lone citizen elected yesterday, is welcomed to office.
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Leeds
Barnes & Northcraft
St. John’s Guild
Malott
Abilene
Martin
Theodore St. Peter
Mr. St. Peter
City Election Shows Republicans Win Big in Abilene
Abilene voters delivered a clear Republican victory as the entire party slate won, with only one exception. Gazette attacks on Dr. Jewett backfired, Democrats rejected Gazette nominees in Ward Two, and the city’s will showed in ward returns across council, school board, and constable races.
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Abilene Gazette
Gazette
Drof. Jewett
Abilene
Brillhart
Jewett
Board of Education
Glick
Surprise Party and Long-Lost Captain Reunion Chronicle
A town tale covers Justice Quinn, 8. B. Adams, and F. L. Whight reuniting after 24 years since Friendship era, plus Abilene’s new year plans and local election results. Also notes a grand ball by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, a moving lettered ad line, and legal notices including property partition suits and divorce petitions in Dickinson county Kansas.
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Justice Quinn
B. Adams
Co. L
N. Y
Spink County
Dakota
F. L. Whight
Salina
Kan
Quinn
Adams
Friendship
Allegheny County
Capt. Adams
Plymouth
N. C
J.P. Quinn
J. P. Quinn
Manhattan Daily Republic
R. Wake
R. Hoag
E. Orvin
Barker
Pat Scanlan
F. F. Odie
B. R. Philips
M. P. Sandborn
L. E. Humphrey
Donnelly
Graham
Hibernians
Juncticon City
Ft. Riley
Solomon City
Hiawatha
Ing
ABC
H. Schraver
Enterprise
Kansas
Buckeye
Farm and City Loans and Local Advertisements
Farm and city loan offers at 6 or 8 percent for 30 days, with brokerage notes and references. Seed corn offered at 85 cents per bushel F.O.B. Jansen Neb until April 1 1888, references Jansen Bank or Rev Jesse Engle. Chas Young opens a new nursery west of Abilene cemetery with fruit trees vines and plants. Hog and poultry powder and six percent commissions advertised. Fits cure claim and other medical nostrums. Dissolution notice of Miller and Snoke partnership in Abilene Kansas with settlement at Shockey and Snider’s store.
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Jansen
Neb
Jansen Bank
Jesse Engle
Belle Springs
Kansas
P. W. Truzsen & Bros
Chas, Young
Abilene Cemetery
Abilene
Kas
Christian Miller
W. H. Snoke
Miller & Snoke
Shockey & Snider
South American Nervine and wall paper notices
An advertisement touts South American Nervine as a universal cure and preventive for consumption and nervous ailments, claiming rapid tissue healing and blood enrichment. It also promotes St Patrick’s cathartic pills and urges comparison with other medicines, then shifts to Toms & Rockafellar’s wall paper stock with low prices and ready hangers, inviting customers to save time and money.
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J. M. Gleissner
Abilene
Toms & Rockafellar
J B Case's Inducements to Buy
J B Case presents bargains claiming to offer better deals than any house in Central Kansas. The notice urges buyers to consider their offers before purchasing elsewhere, citing faith in the almighty dollar and long buying experience.
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Kansas
Special Silks Spring Sale Across All Busy Prices
Silks offered at special spring low prices with black silks down to 57e per yard and specials at 1.00. The offer promises unbeatable values with China silks colored gros grains and satins, including summer silks, featuring exceptional bargains.
Parasol sale with new striped and plaid umbrellas
All new fancy striped and plaid umbrellas with long handles and lace covers. Prices from 10 cents to 8 dollars. Elegant line of silk umbrellas at very low prices. It will pay you to see them.
Wool Dress Goods and French Novelties on Display
A local retailer showcases a line of new French novelties and silk warp cashmeres priced at 1.25, English mix-suitings at 18 cents, and cashmeres at 30 cents. The shop offers cheap dress goods at 5 for 10 cents and promises customers they will be well pleased after a look.
Special Shirt and Fabric Prices Listed
Publicizing low prices on unlaundried shirts at 40e, crash at 4e per yard, bleached muslin at 4e per yard, ladies silk mitts 25e (value 50e), apron gingham 6e, and agents' neckties 25e (value 50c). Ends note promotions on fabric and accessories.
Hats and Caps at Half Price at Local Grocery
A short notice proclaims hats and caps marked at the same profit groceries bear. Items advertised as 50 percent cheaper than neighbors, prompting shoppers to compare prices and seek bargains at the local store.
Special Sale on White Goods This Week
White goods stock never so satisfactory this season with new styles and finest qualities priced from 5c to 40c per yard. A special sale is being run this week offering bargains for buyers who seek value.
Hosiery sale headlines bold color fast sale
We offer Ladies black and colored hose guaranteed fast color that will not crack or rub off. Special at 25c a charming deal visible to shoppers, with Miss and Childrens' hose in endless quantities.
Knit Underwear Offer Described in Ad
An advertisement promotes a fine line of ladies Jersey rib chests in cotton lisle and silk in unbleached and fancy colors plus a full line of men's underwear.
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Jersey
Muslin Underwearoffering affordable ladies gowns and garments
An elegant line of muslin underwear including gowns chemises skirts drawers and corset covers offered at prices described as touching bottom for affordability.
Clothing line offers value in Abilene shops
Abilene stores advertise a strong clothing line with mens wool suits priced at 10 dollars, half the typical 20 dollar value. Boys suits and waists are a specialty as merchants urge customers to inspect the selection.
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Abilene
Boots and Shoes Price List Displayed
An advertisement proclaims top quality department store footwear with no back seat, offering ladies hand turned and hand sewn goods, machine sewn miss, childress and men’s shoes at bed rock prices, highlighting children’s tipped shoes and men’s and ladies’ styles priced at 2.50.
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Bed Rock
Local Groceries and Queensware House Seeks Trade
A jobbing and retail house lists a $20,000 grocery stock and two car loads of salt dried fruit and canned goods. Special prices include 20 pounds prunes or chiming for 1, evaporated apples eight pounds for 1, honey eight pounds for 1, and assorted California fruit cans ranging from 20 to 30 cents.
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California
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