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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1887
Page
5
A Dickinson County notice column announces candidates for sheriff and register of deeds under Republican and Democratic conventions. Other items list county clerk candidate Chas Autchison and Morse family arrivals, Mrs Young ill with malaria, and Abilene Commercial School re opening soon.
Funeral was held for William Westrup, 26, son of IT R Westrup, in Lyona cemetery yesterday. He had suffered for four weeks and was described as a worthy, gentle man. Over a hundred teams followed the funeral procession, with Rev Harman conducting services.
Yesterday the Commissioners awarded the contract to build a new jail and jailer's residence to Paul & Jacobs, with excavation starting this morning in earnest. The iron work contract was given to Pauly Jail Works of St. Louis. Let the good work go on.
Two Chicago men, Hough and Halffinger, have found little ease in Texas rodeo pursuit riding a bucking, fractious horse five miles from home. They insist on enduring the ride and vow to enjoy it or die trying, showing grit despite setbacks.
A Baptist Church annual meeting last evening discussed church finances and the next pastoral year. The outcome shows an almost helpless effort to secure the pastor’s salary amid weak funds and failing corn crops. The church relies on farm profits, and changes like decor, electric lights, and new pews have increased its appeal. A committee will visit Dr Welsher to seek a retained position, as he has earned high local regard.
Manchester described as a budding town on the plains after a RevLecTok envoy noted rapid growth. The hamlet has three general stores, one hardware shop, a billiard hall, hotel and restaurant, with two new stores planned. Water now available at five feet, lumber yards thriving, and a depot planned to boost commerce.
Local notes report Harmony Christian Church hosting a Sunday School Convention in August 1857 with devotional services, committee appointments, and afterward a public gathering. Other items include town growth expectations from railroad grading, shipper activity, and local political candidacies in Abilene Carlton Cambridge and Gulick.
Spangler moves his harness shop to Spruce Street opposite Knapp and Holster’s livery stable. The new location offers more room and a more pleasant setting. Harvey Strickler plans to move his eating establishment into the vacated Spangler room.
Voters at the U B Church approved placing the new church outside the Union Pacific railroad. Resolutions cleared pastor W. E. Mosier of blame for construction delays and praised his efforts to protect church interests. Services move to D G Smith's hall as the congregation anticipates prosperity in the new house.
The western exchanges note Mrs Vevia Cowles formerly Carpenter a Dickinson County woman is a Democratic candidate for Register of Deeds in Dickinson County Ohio The notice praises her as estimable and capable and suggests Republicans may fail to defeat her if they cannot elect their own candidate. The piece references local history and names early local horses.
Graders flood the city while crowds pass eastward Friday morning. Knights of Labor hold a meeting Friday evening with Cranston and Smith of Abilene, followed by C. J. Hoffman of Enterprise who argues labor reform aims without revolution. About two hundred attendees, mostly women and children, gathered at Montezuma house steps. A. P. Collins and son of Salina were in town. Crowell Brothers take over Blair bakery. A Rambo rents Stevens property.
City of Wellington clashed with the Salvation Army after authorities banned parading without permission. Seven members, four men and three women, were arrested and tried, with four men and three women found guilty. The defense appealed and bonds of 150 were set, while the army faced possible jail if fines and costs were not paid or appeals failed.
The Santa Fe claims it never expands without funds and expects to reach 5000 miles of new track within two years. New stock finances equipment and construction. most existing routes have no stock outstanding. Also noted are Rock Island labor figures, stock movements, and a piano sale linked to a Santa Fe agent in Hope.
The Junction City Union reports policing concerns over loafing youths from New York with a committee vowing to investigate. A boy bears bruises from alleged abuse, and a local judge handles theft charges as trials unfold. Major Levick praises Salvation Army success with about 300 converts in Abilene.
Mr T Blair and family were down to the county mainaps on Monday. Union services were held at the Methodist Church Sunday evening with a well received sermon. Mrs Cowles candidate for Register of Deeds was here Monday afternoon soliciting votes. Mr E Lewis came in from the east Monday afternoon. Mr McAfee of New Mexico came in on the train Saturday afternoon and spent Sunday with J F Cooper and wife. A good rainfall Sunday morning and delightfully cool weather. Santa Fe engineers were about today as graders wait to take the dirt fly.
The Lawrence Tribune reports the Union Pacific line from McPherson to the Texas Panhandle reached Nickerson. Officials say interstate law does not affect workers. a switch engine was abandoned at Union Macfi e depop leaving crews to handle all switching duties. Engineers averaged little sleep, with only four hours in fifty hours, as they start early after long shifts.
Rebecron reporter meets Major Geo L Croll returning from a tour of Ireland Scotland Wales England and France. He left Abilene May 2 joined in New York May 14 sailed for us town May 14 aboard the Umbria with Dr Mitchell. At New York wharf floral tributes Hundreds of people bid farewell as the ship left. The Umbria arrived Queens town May 21 after six days six hours. Croll and Mitchell visited Irish Scottish and Welsh sites then London for eight weeks. In Westminster Abbey Dr Mitchell mislaid his bearings confusing it with another site.
The Major's party recounts a London visit including jubilee festivities and a Western Life show in high fashion. They met Mr Croll in Grosvenor Square and Windsor, and notable Americans like James G Blaine and Simon Cameron. After two weeks in Paris they returned to London then sailed from Liverpool to America aboard Alaska.
Saturday updates list many individuals on trips and business. George Hunton heads to Lost Springs. Squire Davidson and Maj. Hogan depart for Santa Fe and Iowa. Ada Dean returns to Ellsworth. Coggshall pair visit Solomon and Louisville. Locals Emig, Sliffe, and Forster travel. new millinery goods arrive at Mrs Ceis.
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