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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1886
Page
8
A jumble of short notes from Abilene with election jokes Louie Lord claims, local sermons and lectures by Rev J A Bright, new electric poles, and upcoming events at the opera house. Local burghers include J W Hart planning moves, Croll and Gulick statements, and police court notices.
A graphic description of C A Buffington’s drug store appears in the Advocate Tribune from Indianola Iowa. Abilene Mortgage Company with D W Jacoby as manager plans to open soon, based in Hewett’s loan office. Major Burton to present The Dutch Recruit in Manhattan December 13 14 15 before retirement. Ella J Smith aged nineteen died of consumption. Funeral at residence then Enterprise cemetery. sympathy extended to survivors.
Abilene shoppers hear of deep price cuts at Finley’s No 22 Broadway as railroad bonds carry and the stock is cleared before Christmas. Stores tout woolen goods flannels gloves and dress fabrics at cut rates with cheap freight, while local plans note a coming winter storm and political results. Finley appeals to families of five to stock up for the month and save on taxes.
Protracted church meetings begin Thursday at the Christian church led by Rev Humphrey. Merchant J G Hamaker is ill with pneumonia. New crosswalks built on Buckeye at Second and Third streets. Methodists expanding church property with a north side addition for Sunday school. Hosiery bargains in Finley’s seasonal sale through Christmas. Invitations sent for the marriage of John S Scively to Mary A Green at the Baptist church on Tuesday December 7 at eight. Abilene attorney C F Mead enjoys a new role as a dad. The young lady is currently at the parental residence on the west side. Paper hanger J T Hornaday greets a new baby girl at his home Tuesday evening. Cigars in order.
Harringtons Commercial College expands with a stenography branch. Miss Carnahan of Garden City is engaged as instructress. The Hiawatha band visited the city playing excellent music, a credit to the town. For inexpensive meals, Gus Hansbroughs Bon Ton at Third and Buckeye offers a 25 cent dinner.
The article urges public support for a library fund named Nevada the Lost Mine, urging subscribers to donate at least the price of a theater ticket and noting a transfer of conception to Abilene. It expresses sorrow over a leader's departure and mentions an unsettled succession.
Two evenings in Christmas week the play Nevada or the Lost Mine will be presented by local talent under the direction of Mac Barres. The play, a revival with many comedy roles, aims to draw large crowds. Dr Sears of the U S Land Office has bought half the land between Eighth and Ninth streets with Ash Street on the east boundary from Mrs O P Hamilton.
The comedy titled Nevada or the lost mine will be staged during Christmas week for two performances. It will be presented entirely by home talent members who are currently in Usapergs preparing for the show, promising an enjoyable entertainment for audiences.
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