Dickinson County Fair promises best fair in state
The Dickinson County Fair to run August 31st to September 3rd aims to be the best ever in this part of Kansas. Highlights include larger premiums, festival crowds, and plans for improved street and town infrastructure as leading citizens and exhibitors prepare for the event.
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Dickinson County
MaAnniep
Cambridge
Cowley County
Kansas
E. I. Dingee, Jr
Logan Township
L. Maude Leedy
Wrightsman
Corner Stone Service for Grace Reformed Church Founding
Last Sunday at the Methodist church in the city preparatory services marked raking the corner stone of the new Grace Reformed Church at Broadway and Fifth street. Revivals and prayers led by several ministers preceded the cornerstone placement by Geo. W. Brillhart, with a dedication prayer by Rev Dr. Bowers and a brief appeal for contributions. The stone contains a Bible, Heidelberg Catechism, hymn book, church constitution, a roster, contractor names, and periodicals, with brick paneling and twin towers planned. capacity estimates reach around 450 after completion.
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New
Broadway
Fifth Street
Ser
Harrington
Madison
R. L. Gerhart
Kansas City
T. F. Stauffer
McKeehan
D. D
Geo. W. Brillhart
Stauffer
Dr. Bowers
Welsher
Hickey
Missionary Herald
Chronicle and Gazette
Grace Reformed Church
Abilene Fire Department holds 1586 general meeting
The Abilene Fire Department held a general meeting on August 2, 1586. President M E Vegiard chaired. secretary’s office declared vacant. A H Martin elected by acclamation. A committee of five was formed to arrange a Fort Riley excursion for the September 28 sham battle.
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Abilene Fire Department
M. E. Vegiard
A. H. Martin
Oye
Fort Riley
W. L. Allison
A. H., Martin
C. W. Liggett
F. Smith
Wm. Appleman
Fort Wayne carriage maker L B Johns plans Abilene move
L B Johns the prominent Fort Wayne carriage manufacturer returns from Abilene Kansas where he confirms plans to relocate his vast works. He would receive a 30000 dollar bonus and five acres to build a factory with double capacity employing 100 men by 1857. Fort Wayne should strive to keep him.
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Johns
Fort Wayne
Abilene
Oine
Joins
Union Pacific Railway
Jesus
Kansas
L. B. Johns
Tea and Spies House promotes samples with tea and coffee
E. C. Notice advertises a sample offer at the Tea Coffee and Spies House on 2d street near Hazlette's. Town clerk H Harvey lists weekly roasts and invites customers to sample coffee.
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Tea, Coffee and Spies House
Hazlette’s
E. C
Abstracts of lands in Dickinson County for quick review
Abstracts of lands and lots in Dickinson County, kept up to date daily. If you need an abstract, call and see me for current information.
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Dickinson County
Authorized canvass in Dickinson County Kansas notice
Messrs Bagley and Newcomb are my only agents for Dickinson County Kansas. Commission expires spring 1885. Fraudulent claims by others misrepresenting Lee's Summit Star Nurseries will not be honored. For fruit trees ornamental trees small fruit grape vines hedge plants roses and flowering vines call BaGsey and Newcoma in Abilene Kansas. Office rooms to rent in McInerney building inquire of T C McInerney.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Topeka
Abilene
Dickinson County
Frank Smalley
Frank
McCoupin County
Ills
University of Illinois
Jacksonville Business College
A. Burrough
Messrs Bagley & Newcomb
Kansas
Lee’s Summit Star Nurseries
M. Burtermeap
Lee’s
Summit Star Nurseries
BaGsey & Newcoma
Abilene, Kan
McInerney
T. C. McInerney
District Court
State of Kansas
P_ Weylrick & Company
Paisker
Court House
St Autimne
County of
Dickinson
M.D. Thisler
Ste
Lotein Mack
Mead
Ieee
Van Sant and Weller Confectionery Featured in City
Van Sant and Weller advertise the choicest confectionery in the city with fresh daily candy production at Buckeye Ave north of Third street. Also notices offer money to loan via Joan Hafner Enterprise in Kas and a tin shop run by Ed Weigiard on Sixth street for job and contract work. JTL Bunpy & Co. touts real estate trading and land exchanges for stock or city property.
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Emily
Russel
Monies
Eleanor Keiser
Cedar Street
First National Bank
van Sant & Weller
Buckeye Ave
Third Street
Joan A. Hafner
Kas
Ed. Weigiard
Sixth Street
M.E. Church
J. TL. Bunpy &Co
Chapman Items Amid Town News and Rumors
The Anderson excitement fades with no new developments while muddy streets bring relief from rains. Churches urged toward union. concerns about fuel costs remain. Zeiner and Merrilat assault case whereabouts unclear. Kees hardware to relocate near Sheeran post office block. Restaurants struggle. melons and produce fetch high prices. Threshing active nearby. John Cunningham yields 28 bushels per acre on 30 acres. Board elections upcoming.
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Zeiner
Merrilatl
Kees
Sheeran
John Cunningham
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R. F. Russell & CO
South Railroad
the Reflector
Joan M. Gleissner
East Side
Cor
3D Street
H. Oakwood
Rownee
Piantes A. Soarney
Dickinson County Fair
Leeds
Enterprise
David Dellaven
Tulo
Neb
Finley's
Hansbrough
Wa-Keeney
Bis- Flector
Chas. N. Coggeshall
Solomon
John Koenig
Saline County
A. B. Coulson
New York State
Morris County
George Arnold
Hargreaves
Miss Gillan
Chambersburg
I.a
Detrick
Junction City
G. M. Coble
N. D. Shugart
Monterey
O. K
Lena Litts
Chicken
J. C. Carter
Carter
Herington Trumne
Barbara Hoffer
Hayes City
Florace Litts
Luzerne County
Edward J H. Dingee
Mr. Dingee
J. J. Cooper
Geo. Merriam
New Hampshire
Aeriecrowd
White Mountains
Anderson
Wilson
John Harbottle
Columbus, Oho
F. W. Close
Council Grove
T. J. Wilson
H. Mahan, Esq
John Jointz
St. Louis
M. P
A. M. Murray
Burton
A. J. Martin
Mr. Murray
Fair Association
Abilene Improvement Company
J. 1. Johns
David McCoy
C. H H. Sebold
Pueblo
Col
Mr. McCoy
S. A. Kelton
Sarmon Snook
BH. Dhuy, Pa. G
Grant Township
Frederick Eicholtz
Eicholtz
Indiana
W. Vp’. Leeds
Chapman Stur
Bertecron
Wm. J. Barber
William
J. Ridings
White Mall
Willowdale Township
Ridings
Close
Illinois
Garfield Church
Amon
Buckeye
Lucinda
George
Clay Center
John A. Anderson
Congress
Fifth District
Reriector
L. IL Green
Elizabeth Copperthwaite
Copperthwaite
A. Hi. Martin
Hing
Electric Light Company
L. B. John’s
Furnisier
Flora Cape Dickinson County
Mud Creek
H. ©. Harvey
IL. C. Warvey
Woolfords
J. T. Curtis
J. H. Brapy
Bonebrake & Rice's
Sewell
J. 1
Bunpy
Sewell’s
Excelsior
Excelsior Billiard Hall
Baker & Munger
Spruce Street
2Nd
3D St
C. Stevens
J. M. Hendricks
E. A. Bishop & Cos
A. Roma & Sox
van Sant & Weller’s
Mme. L. Como’s
The
Palace Barber Shop
Citizens Bank
J.T. Hornaday & Co
North
P.O
Joan Tayron
Joan A. Iarner
PR. Wituirsatas
IL Storers
Kans
Louis Hh. Rogers
George A. Rogers
Guantian
Bonebrake & Rice
Davis County
J. A. Cotby ii
Abslenc
Coupioen
Dickinsoh County
State of
Sid Purstant
Miller
Sherif
Kan
Chesbap
Joan A. Harner
Hapgood
Berry Bros. Mercantile Co
D'Hay
Sebold, Fisher & Co
Mrs
Chapman Items
W. N. King, M. D
Abilene, Kas
Been
Love
Ng Landa Core
Monet
West End
P. O. Block
A.B. Coulson
D. T. and
N. D
D'hay’s
W. H. Dosage
Abiien D
Shockey
Chicago Lumber Yard
Cou Avenue
Gideon
A C. Spickler
Palace Tracker
Abilene Nursery
Mallmaat
Wn. C. Hendrix
Albert Lenze
WM. Meyer
CLARK
Sts
Poland
China
Willowdale Sp
14Th
R. N. Smith General Collection Agent
Justice of the Peace
Masonic Block
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