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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1884
Page
5
Abilene notices announce book discoveries and a missing son inquires. Advertisements promote cheap guns, bicycles, furniture, buggies, land deals, insurance, meat market prices, boots and shoes, cigars, and land title studies. Local merchants like Hodge Bros, Berry Bros, Wall Bros, Spickler Meek Co., Kenyon, Barton, and Henry & Co. feature prominently.
The Dickinson county Democrats are called to a mass convention at the Court House in Abilene on Saturday August 9 1884 at 1 o clock pm to choose five delegates and five alternates for the State Convention in Topeka August 20 1884 and to select a County Democratic Committee. Full attendance urged and other business may be transacted. Signed C N Cogesa Ann Chim W P Seeds Secy
The Hodge brothers advertise an immense stock of guns from the cheapest to the best with every description and styles available at prices lower than ever in the western market.
Abilene crews and residents gather for meetings and social events while plans for a Cleveland Hendricks club and district elections unfold. Local trades, travel notes, circus dates, and school and church activities fill the week with a brisk flow of names places and dates.
The Abilene city council met in regular session with all members present except Childs. A 908-signature petition urged vigorous prosecution of illegal liquor sales. Council approved enforcing the Nov. 16 1883 liquor ordinance and providing a copy to the Marshal and City Attorney. Jerry Forney was confirmed Assistant City Marshal after a tie vote. Critics question the cost and necessity of an extra officer. The report notes ongoing teacher institute participation and visits from local figures as classes resume.
A dry goods and millinery store announces a new Ladies Tailoring and Dressmaking Department led by Miss Thomas previously with Kansas City firms. The department starts around September first, offering fully made dresses with neat fit and style.
A Chapman political gathering drew about 400 residents as Democrats and Republicans traded speeches from Abilene and Junction City. J R Burton urged hardline stance on England, while L I Litts offered the evening’s clearest talk. The event closed in orderly fashion with attendees from Abilene visiting Chapman. The report also notes local social and religious meeting invitations and Herington happenings.
Public auction under an order of sale in Dickinson County Kansas lists Sanford Boy as plaintiff and J S Kearney as defendant. The sale is set for Saturday September 6 at 10 am at the court house Abilene. Property includes Lots 1 2 44 90 Fourth Street City of Dickinson. Also appears a separate notice of civil suit against Gas and Gordon with John P Quetenant as justice of the peace.
Community items list church schedule and services at St Johns Buckeye Avenue with 11 a m readings, along with ads for gasoline stoves Berry Bros guns and painting services Lancaster McDowell house painting and a midsummer concert at the Baptist Church. Also notes tin shop and job work by Ed Weigiard and a Jay Eye See feature at Hodge.
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