Moonlight hat at Dickingon County Fair and Abilene events
Abilene notes report visiting Armstrong in Hillsboro and Moonlight hat fashion. Sheriff Miller in town, J. J. hosts army of friends. Barbara Ioffe from Ransom PA visits Abilene area. Great Western Circus comes to Abilene Friday and Saturday. local happenings include moonlight festival, editor Claudia's Denver trip, and regional railroad depot plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom ‘Armstrong
Hillsboro, Lls
Great Western Circus
Abilene
Great Western Haa
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Claudia
Denver
Greenland
Georgetown
Colorado
Abilene Nine Strong in State Baseball Notes
Abilene club split two games at Emporia losing the opener and winning the second 4 to 3. At Wellington Thursday through Saturday Abilene won three straight games 11 to 10 12 to 7 and 22 to 4. Wellington papers praise the team calling it the strongest nine in the state and commend the gentlemanly appearance of Abilene’s players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Emporia
Wellington
Congress Adjourns Forty-ninth Session After Seven Months
The first session of the Forty-ninth Congress closed last Thursday after seven months and twenty eight days. From December seven, 1885, to adjournment both chambers logged 164 senate and 185 house days. In that period the house considered 13202 measures, including 10014 bills and 214 house joint resolutions, while the senate considered 2891 bills and 58 senate joint resolutions. Topics ranged from laborer pay at the capital to tariff policy and national finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Our New Railroad Hope Herald Discussion on bonds to aid Santa Fe branch
Last Tuesday citizens met the railroad leaders J S Mulgane and A A Robinson to hear aims of the new line from Strong City to Abilene. A seven member committee was named to decide on issuing bonds and the level of local aid. The Hope Herald urges decisive action to support the project and boost regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong City
Abilene
J. S. Mulgane
Santa Fe
A. A. Robinson
Hope Herald
Abilene Council Passes Bills and Drainage Plan
At the August 6 1886 city council meeting Mayor Rice and councilmen present approved numerous bills. A report urged contracting with parties to carry out a west side drainage plan. Treasurers report shows receipts from police court and permits and a balance. Street commissioner report approved. School board levy of 18 million for schools and 4 mill for sinking fund approved. Council levies set 1 mill for city 5 for streets 1 for sinking fund. J C Roxur city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Litts
Brown
Brillhart Bert
Scherer
Leeds
Anderson
Durkee
Abilene
Kas
J.C. Roxur
Mud Creek
A. W. Ter
Card of Thanks from Anilene, Kansas
AnIlene Kansas August 10 1886 a grateful note from a family thanking friends neighbors and caregivers for help after serious injuries. They credit Mr Coleman for aiding them on the porch while the physician and doctors King Felty Herbst tended their wounds and provided care and nourishment during long hours and extreme heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anilene
Kas
Dickinson County Fair bans gambling and aims for success
Dickinson County Fair managers vow no games of chance on fairgrounds as the 81st fair runs to September 3. The Kansas Radical and Surgical Infirmary arrives in Abilene under Dr C. H. Oakwood, offering treatment for all medical and surgical cases. Moonlight Clubs form in Abilene and Solomon with officers elected and plans to support Governor Thomas Moonlight, drawing members from local Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fair Association
Kansas
C. H. Oakwood
M. D
Abilene
W. J. Winfield
B. L. Strother
G. W. Brillhart
A. N. Martin
C. W. Burton
Messrs. Leeds
Smalley, Richardson
Dickinson County
Thomas Moonlight
Smith's Hall
Tom
Solomon
H. C. Harkins
W. T. Harris
H. J. G. Neumiller
C. L. Sherman
The New Firm Forms In Abilene Partnership
John Bennett and John J. Reagan announce a Dickinson County partnership to form a new firm with Bennett as executive head. By September 1 the store will occupy Third and Cedar streets with a double entrance and room to display china and glassware. The second annual Dickinson County Christian Cooperative meeting opens August 20 in Abilene, with a full weekend program led by C W Pool and local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennett
John J. Reagan
Dickinson County
Abilene
Dickinson
Third
Cedar Streets
Queens
Dickinson County Christian Co-operation
Christian Church
C. W. Pool
J. M. Wishart
W. H. Hales
A. H. Mart. Tita
G. C.W. Pool
C. 1. Cook
T. N. Malou
Allen Hickey
Cook
the Ministry
W. Hl. Boles
Farmers urged to enter exhibits at Aug 31 fair
The notice invites fine horses cattle hogs sheep fruit and produce for the fair running Aug 31 to Sept 3 with lively entry activity. A G A R Camp Fire for Post 63 is scheduled for Aug 20 21 and premiums will be paid in full rain or shine. Abstracts of lands in Dickinson County are also advertised available daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.l. Cooley
Dickinson County
A. W. Hargreaves
Mr. Hargreaves
Nobby
H. Colby
Swill
Geetee Court House
Abitene
Jason
State of
Kansas
Chapman
Didkineon Couty
Fruit Trees and Real Estate Advertisements in Dickinson KS
Notices announce authorized agents for fruit trees and nursery sales in Dickinson county Kansas. It warns against unapproved agents tied to Lee's Summit Star Nurseries and offers fruit trees vines roses and ornamental plants. Also lists real estate brokers J Hl Brappy & Co offering land trades and property listings with office space rental. A sheriff's sale notice buttons in Dickinson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Bagley & Newcomb
Dickinson County
Kansas
Lee’s Summit Star Nurseries
M. Burrenrenp
Lee’s
Summit Star Nurseries
J. Hl. Brapy &Co
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R. F. Russell & CO
Cedar Street
the Reflector
St John Obn
M. Gleisener
Gleissner
East Side
Broadway
Cor
H. Oakwood
Buckeye Ave
Domnce
Ti Tket
Franc A. Smalley
Dickingon County Fair
Pau
Serpe
Ee August Kandt
Lyon Township
Bev.Aeron
George Palfrey
Het Hiinois
Dr. William
Thable Hough
Clayton
Ilinois
Y. B. Wilton
Geo. Hareus
George
Thomas Moonlight Barcus
Ed. D. Houser
Pittsburg
Dr. Felty
Rev. Bowers
Mr. IL
Serington
A. Clark
Jark
Paul & Jacobs
The
Abilene Gazette
George W. Martin
Junction City Union
Ellsworth
A. A. Carnahan
John 4
Richard Waring
K. Pisle
ElDorado Springs
B. W. O'Hay, Pu. G
North Denverat
Dr. van Seogoe
Pennsylvania
Sam Cooper
F. G. Haas & Son
Peter Snider
Newbern
Butler
Ohio
Frank Strickrott
Logan Township
George Sutherland
A. M
Ottawa University
Reflectol
James Wilson
Buckeye Township
Frankfort
Marshall County
W. P. Wilson
Wagstaff
A. Smith Deviney
Olathe
Salina
Geo. W. ‘Palfrey
St. John’s Episcopal Church
L. H. Litts
J. L. Stoker
Illinois
LB. L. Strother
J. L
Scott City
Harrington
Hope
Rumaneer
A. Senquenet
Martin Pease
E. Shaeffer
J. N. Ritchersid
I. Nichols
J. A. Metcalfe
A. M. Faynham
P. Koch
F. G. Haas & Sons
Iowa
J. W. Hart
Reflector
D. W. Jacoby
Lombard Investment Company
J. G. Cochran
Kansas City
Reeflectan
Dr Williams
Jesse Harper
Topeka
Solomon City
Enterprise
Junction City
Clay Center
Concordia
Manhattan
W. H. Bowles
Sutphen’s Mills
Congress
Council Proceedings
Tegular Meta
Council of
Enoaisen
Inieg
Cedar Surest
Ape Eebold
Thompson
McCoy
Broadway Street
Baldividon
Moonlight Clubs
Margreaves
Gents’ Furnisher
J. HL. Brapy
Bonebrake & Rice's
Stevens
J. IL
Brapy
Excelsior
Excelsior Billiard Hall
Baker & Munger
Spruce Street
2Nd
Sd St
Sonal
Cs Stevens
J. M. Hendricks
Lexotp, Fisner & Co
Booley & Newcomn
Abilene, Kan
Gem
E. A. Bishop & Co
A. Ronnie & Son
McInerney
T. C. McInerney
Sax
J. 1. Brapy
Chhap
Jonny A. Thafnen
van Sant & Weller’s
Hapgood
Berry Bros. Mercantile Co
Money
C. Stevens
van Sant & Weller
Third Street
Joan A. Hafner
Como’s
Palace Barber Shop
Citizens Bank
B.illd'hay
Ed. Weigiard
Sixth Street
M.E. Church
Joms Taylor
Dom A. Harnen
P. R. Winctrisman
Bonebrake & Rice
Sebold, Fisher & Co
Township Board
Flora Inp
H. C. Harvey
Woolfords
J. T. Curtis
Sheriff’s
USA
Moe
Ablow Cooney
Wickinees
County of Dickinson
Fcc Am
W. N. King
Beemer
Suis Pare
Shockey &Snbder's
Eee
A C. Spickler
Palace Garber Shop
Abilene Nursery
Post-Ofice
Railrow l
Wn. C
Albert Lenze
WM. Meyer
Clark's Market, Cor. Third and
Sprues Sts
Cooper Shop
F. V. Close
Poland
China
Willowdale
14Th
Buckeye
R. N. Smith General Collection Agent
Cnvenancee
Tou
Mong
West End PQ
A. B. CouLson
D. T. and
N. D
Rita
D'Hay
W. Tl. Doane
Ablica D. McCor
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