Inter State Commerce Commission Appointments Debate
The piece critiques presidential delays in appointing Interstate Commerce Commission members. It notes legal exclusions for railroad ties, cites the backgrounds of appointees and their railway experience, and discusses the scope of commerce between states, the common carrier duty, and the challenges in enforcing the act and interpreting the long and short haul clauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Cooley
Michigan
Walker
Vermont
Bragg
Alabama State Railroad Commission
Schoonmaker
New York
W. R. Morrison
Ilinois
Teachers Institute at Abbey School March 25 1887
The S E Dickinson teachers institute met at Abbey school district No 60 on Saturday March 25 1887. Vice President Wine and Supt Pord arrived before noon and a bountiful dinner was served by district ladies. The day featured competitive examination reports and a highly pleased audience. unfriendly weather reduced joys. Resolutions thanked locals and extended best wishes to district No 6 for prosperity. institute adjourned with the present organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Dickinson Teachers’ Institute
Abbey School
Acm
Supt
Pord
Alalone
Invon
D. W. Derwiien
Domestic Dread and Yard Work Folly Conundrum
A humorous 19th century voice laments a husband’s forthcoming months of chores cleaning house tending yard and social mischief. The piece sketches daily labor from sunrise to sunset painting washing and scrubbing while hinting at a discreet night out with friends using playful, old time phrasing.
What True Merit Will Do Dooschee German Syrup
Unprecedented sale of Dooschee s German Syrup praised as safest best remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims to remove the cause of the ailment heal affected parts and leave a healthy condition. A bottle at home will save doctor s bills and illness. trial is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooschee
Pastures and land company ads in Kansas issue
The Berry and Prendergast Land Co promotes Kansas pastures near Abilene with Ottawa County management by F. J. Bowen. Prospective pasture buyers urged to apply to Bowen or the Berry & Prendergast firm. Also notices for local promotions, a Cedar Street house drawing March 10, 1887, money lending offers, and farm implements stock updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry & Prendergast Land Co
Kansas
Abilene
Ottawa Co
FP. J. Bowen
Ottawa County
F. J. Bowen
Kan
Abilene Mayor Issues Proclamation For Special Election
The mayor and city council of Abilene Kansas issue a proclamation calling a special election for April 19 1887 to decide bonds to fund a Chicago Omaha and Southwestern Railway Company line through the city. The notice names polling places ward by ward and outlines ballot forms for for and against the bond issuance with details on bond terms and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Raned
State of
Kansas
Ujuia
Abiené
Aapoo
Sahda City
Sard Cty
Abilhe
Whicago, Omaha and Southwestern Railroad Co Dane
Chicago,Omaha and Southwestern Railroad Company
Seid Maver Ani
Sail City
iOn
ldisailWay Company
Skovion 1
Pompouneas
Raibeny
Tsk
Sal City
Mme Ad Phi
Puldivlinur
Abilene Ite
Oni
Ald
A. W. Rice
Dickizi
Kanne
Anid Ety
Tareday
Smith's
Hadi
D.G Smith
Ko A. Brown
Ant Me Hofman
Ee LG. Wightman
BL FP. Nelwon
Knox's
Fla. White
GC. Sterl
Hygh Tiayd
Continental Hotel
D. J. Pisle
H. Bettand
Biwands
A.W
J.C. Rover
State of Kansas
Boly
Ander
Snall
Tate
New York City
Abiof
Kansas and Nebraska Railway
Ofo
Kensts and
Nebraska Railway
M Withell
Peel
Suetrox
Thessay
Cleetion
Sach
Ald Men Hopel
saliLeity
Sali Elty
le Moyor
Sant Elty
Lie Aoa
Said Elty
Adetivere
Abliene
Rick
J.C. Roves
Eal
StEi Piste
M. J. Beir
G. W. Extounant
L. i
E. Scarrer
I. A. W. Rice
Dickinson
Smith's Hall
D. G. Smith
M. Hofman
LG. Wightman
B. F. Nelson
Knox's Coulomtee
Pla. White
G Coster
HH. H. Floyd
Judes
C.W. Ball
S. Hammiun
Ss “Trust Ward
D. L. Pisie
M. H. Bert
J. B. Edwards
Pidges
J. G. Armitage
J.C. Koser
Dn Fourth Ward
Patrick Pigott
G. W. Lilithart
G. Scherer
J. B. Warfield
A. J. Pettit
J. P. Brillian
Saul
J.C. Boyer
Abilene Special Meeting Sanctioned Over Railway Bond Plan
City of Abilene officials gather in a special session to review a citizens petition urging a vote on aiding the Chicago Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company. The proposal seeks bonds to finance right of way, depot grounds, and terminal facilities, with a call for a special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warntas
Sell City
Wali City
Chicago, Onuby
SouthWeetery Railroad Company
Von
Stearing
Paylhe
Salt Valliovel Company
Sail City
Seiden
Smd
Eich
Mayer
Coanel
Abilene
Wednessis
J. L. Piste
Sertu
Cannell
Aald City
Masor
Eald City
Pact Stat Ce
Chicago
Menber
Nebraska Hallway Company
Premate Af
Kansas
State OF Kansas
Bss
Dickinson
Honorabis
A. W. Rice
Meneas
Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company
Cermlan
City of Abliene
Coupe
Settak
Notice of Appointment in Michael Dowling Estate
Dickinson County Kansas Probate Court appoints John P Leary administrator of the estate of Michael Dowling late of Dickinson County deceased on March 21 18s7. All interested parties must govern themselves accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Kansas
Dickinson County
Michael Dowling
Kanaan
Ickinson County
John P. Leary
Timothy Abberton
Thomas Kuney
State OF Kansas
Plate
Clara A. Kenyon
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Inter
Teachers’ Institute
Bonebrake & Rice’s
Hargreaves
J. A. Brapy
Jim Adams
Cedar St
James Adams
Kas
Berry Bros, Mercantile Company
Dally
Castoria
Miss
United States
Janna
Maiune Curlosity Supply CO
Ty Rey Weet
Florida
Warnnas
Ekineon
Katiaar
Muir
Chaniter
Dickingoo
Kowa
A. Diss
A. W.ice
DG. Sulth
Moi Berk
FS. White
Gow Brillhart
GE. Seberer
B.A. Brows
G. Sterl
Sald
Amicane
Afea
Rover
la providiMl
Swith
Bert
AL W. Rice
Connett
Place Mayer
Ani O. le
Sid
Strcier
A. Wa Rice
City of
Coty
Serre
M. J. Beer
Dickison
Kans
Rans
Bes
Dickineen
Abbeut
Purenatt
D. L Piste
Smith
M. Hi. Bert
Heil
Suid
Tauier
Eaid
le Bela
Ely
G. Surra
AL Brown
Z . White
Sten
L. Piste
M. A. Exur
Burnimann
G. E. Senburn
Noisten
Satt
Hse
Adede
Count Chamber
Seid City
Actiob
Lereby
W. Rice
Satetty
Alene
Keye Avenue
Spruce Street
Cedar Street
Mallerry Street
Walnut Street
A1 Street
Buckeye Avenue
Mulberry
Eley Street
Fallow
Jers Street
First Street
Alberry
Elia Streets
Buckeye
Cedar
Walnut
Kim
Sud Railroad Company
Railroad Company
Seortos G. Ti
Endoeer
Balirosit Company
Hatstoad Company
Sacrtex
A.W. Rice
Ovar
Stary
J.C. Roger
Connell
J.C. Owen
Swat
Wiruzas
Mekinson
Ratsas
Ord
Council Chamber
Dickinsos
Rahens
Qoar
A. W
Dll
Piste
D.G. Stalth
M.H. Bert
B.A. White
G. W. Brillhart
G. Escherer
R. A. Trown
G. c
Amd
Moyer
Insie
Smilh
Seid
Streich
Bexr
Simnenane Ce
Abtiene
Dick- Iason
Co, Karisag and Western Railroad Company
Cottage Avenue
Said
George W. Carpenter
Said Cottage Avenue
Maid ¢ Cottage Avenue
Mulherry
Elm Street
DE Fon
Kasey
Jacob Hornuxg
Dillon
Salina
Sunuel Zook
H. E
Eens
SM. Palmer
Kanasa
DAY
Chanston
Abram Snyder
Dewitt
Clinton County
Mary 7
Shyder
Pluintiff
Snyder
Mary
Hiekinson
John Winter
John Cunningham
Lucy Ann Cunningham
Westinghouse Company
Westinghouse Machine Company
Court House
Garman
A. D
J.J. Mille
Calland
Hil and Southworth
J. M. Gish
Olive and Twelfth Sts
Abilene Mortgage Company
Easte
W. Jacoby
M. H. Hewett
D. R. Gorden
Tr. H. Malott
Treas
John Johntz
W. B Giles
T. H. Malc
M. E. Hewett
D. W. Jacoby
Abilene, Kansas
Citizens Bank
HHS Boardman & CO
Ellwood
Pekin
Jess Deere and
Adams
Deere
Casady
Caldwell
Big Rapids
Twine
F. H. Boardman & CO
Floyd & White
Opera House
W. H. Eicholtz
Rochester, S
School of Embalming
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