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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1885
Page
4
In 1885 Abilene Reflector records a notice mentioning individuals Trothes and Strother. The fragment confirms a local notice or obituary style, with names appearing in a brief community entry from the era.
The Ref lector critiques the Anti Monopolist and Gov Glick, arguing for Democratic principles and opposition to legislative prohibition. It cites past votes in Dickinson county and predicts political fallout, urging cooperation with Democrats while condemning partisan entanglements and temperance influence shaping future elections.
A collection of scattered items reports social concerns, marriages, and local events. It notes a dead longtime resident, an auction for store goods, horses on the streets, merchants stocking for spring, a couple’s marriage journey to Manitou, election activity, robins returning, a cautionary Rodger Morans case reference, and church services with broad participation. It also mentions improvements like more trees, livestock shipments to St. Louis, and wheat movements, ending with a fragment about Rev Antrim and church matters.
Solomon faces a blizzard as Kee and Aldrish frame a large Vogue ranch barn. A mad dog scare ends with the dog condemned and shots fired down to the river. A cistern is planned at Fourth and Poplar, depot work advances, new eateries and a flour and feed store open.
A local ad highlights Sterl and Zahner offering men’s suits and children’s clothing at lower prices than other market options. The notice emphasizes value and selection for families shopping for formal and everyday wear.
Wheat No. 2 prices noted in Abilene markets. Advertisement for STERL & ZAHNERT grain silks claims best wearing quality at very low prices. Kansas Dickinson County mentions L. A. Campriccn of Plainci, with fragmented text hazards.
G Northcraft holds the sole Dickinson County agency for the celebrated Sherwin Williams Paint. This is the only non chemical paint sold in the market. With every gallon sold a guarantee is provided that no other house in the county can offer. The firm plans to push this claim and prove its superiority over cheap paints. Beware of cheap paints.
An advertisement extols the Sweep Grinder as the best feed mill, detailing gear efficiency, durable burrs, and adjustable grinding range, plus claims of factory warranty and quick repairs. Also promotes Canton Lister subsoil attachment, Jay-Eye-See Sulky Plow, and seeds, cultivators, barbed wire, and farmers’ tools sold by Hodge Bros with low prices and wide selection.
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