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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1886
Page
4
The document shows candidates for lieutenant governor and top statewide offices. 8. G. Islet of Neosho County is named for Lieutenant Governor, W. F. Petillon of Ford County for Secretary of State, and A. S. Devinney of Johnson County for Attorney General.
The article notes Moonlight clubs forming statewide while Democrats court leadership in Kansas. It cites petitions for Anderson, Crawford County alignment, and calls for canvassing, with references to Kirby and Lowe as possible congress candidates for the party.
The Leavenworth Times brandishes criticism of Governor contenders while praising S. S. Isett for his strong union stance, eloquence, and mass support. Describes Isett as a brave Civil War veteran and a capable future Senate presiding officer, contrasting rivals linked to Knights of Labor.
Hanover Democrat notes Hon G Lowe as a strong candidate to head the district convention in Clay Center. The write up lauds his legal skill, oratory, western ties, and readiness for a vigorous campaign if nominated, while urging balanced, non sectional judgment. The Reector endorses and adds praise for Thos Kirby as well.
The railroads should be servants of the people said John A. Anderson. A. S. Wilson mocked the grangers claiming they do not know what they want or enough to pound sand in a rat hole.
Over the last ten days farmers flooded the local elevators with wheat corn oats and rye easing debt pressures. Dr J F Hammond recently opened in the former Roucher office and comes well recommended as physician and citizen. Election turnout for school director saw Dr T N Gunn win by a comfortable majority amid strong partisan feeling. Abilene visitors attended Elder Boles lecture at Sutphen's mills while fall campaign speakers were not yet announced. Watermelons arrive from various locales with small fruit at a nickel or dime and larger melons at twenty to twenty five cents. Local bread from Golden Belt flour gains praise as logs once thought sold out hint at renewed activity.
The third party prohibitionists held their congressional delegate convention in the city on Wednesday last. Rev. J. Nf. Lucas was unanimously declared the nominee for congress, with statements that he will fight for all votes. Resolutions condemn fusion with other parties, oppose liquor support, and call for disfranchisement for vote buying.
An Abilene fire department excursion to Fort Riley Kansas is planned for September 24 1886 with state militia attendance. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12. A committee has arranged baskets and activities to ensure a full day of enjoyment for participants and supporters.
The Tenth Dickinson County Normal Institute in Abilene ended last Thursday after a four week session. Over 112 applicants sat for certificates in a highly attended event. Resolutions praised instructors Williams, Graham, and Parmenter and thanked local churches and sponsors for facilities and support. The institute pledged continued cooperation with County Superintendent D. D. Hornaday in advancing education in Dickinson County.
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