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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1887
Page
5
The Reflector carries various notes from Abilene and vicinity including marriages, licenses, business moves, and social events. H E Leeds and wife visit, a St Johns Guild meeting planned, a license for Wm McNall and Miss Keiser, and updates on local firms, rail plans, and Sunday lectures. Also reports on Rev Webber, Odd Fellows anniversary, and publisher shifts.
Bradstreet's supports cautious views on the new Inter-State Commerce law noting the sharp rate rise but saying it is too soon to judge whether the effect will be good or bad. It cites New York papers suggesting manufacturers may delay production while surplus products run down. The piece argues the law reduces favoritism and pooling, benefiting people and railroads, and predicts broad public disenchantment may be avoided.
The Gazette commends the advance sheets of the illustrated ReFrSEctor noting twelve large pages with many cuts and artistic typography. It highlights Litts & Co for city business write ups and urges readers to send copies to the East to boost advertising and promote the city.
An advertisement touts Phosphatic Lemon Rye as a reliable remedy for dyspepsia and a nerve tonic. Dr B Houtts testifies to its sustaining qualities and claims it can be mixed with water as a refreshing summer drink.
Ex mayor Neumiller trips to southern Kansas while Mr. Ramsey of Dewars tours Excelsior Springs. Prof Cook visits southeastern Kansas and Wescott Ranch offered for sale in small lots. Mrs. Hall plans sale of 150 lots and half section near Solomon next Monday May 2. Dr. Austin of Abilene was in town Tuesday. Ninety trees planted on Baptist lots last week. Rev J R Cooper attended Solomon Presbytery adjourned meeting in Lincoln Center. Wind mill factory thriving. Two youths baptized at the Baptist church last Sunday. Presbyterian pastor preached at Mt Pleasant.
The undersigned announce the Acorn Stove Hunt results with prizes to female competitors. Prizes include $10 and other awards. lists show all prizes won by women. The hunt barred proper names and other word types, with all lists treated equally.
Carlton grows as a busy town with a new Presbyterian Sunday school led by Superintendent Harp er and a lively M E minister. Prof Potter from Abilene inspected the town. Mrs Wilson is ill. the Missouri Pacific train stops for supper at Haley House. Carlton expects a southwest Dickinson Sunday school convention in May. The W P church Mite Society meets at Mr Stephens. Dr Pattin builds a new home while Watts block gains a new business room. first floor for W W Ward carriages, second floor city hall. Carlton, though young, shows a real boom with twenty buildings under construction and everyone hopeful for strong trade and growth.
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