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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1886
Page
12
The Reflector reports on Fairview real estate sales and local business ads including Van Sant & Weller, a new drug store prospect by B. I. Dilly, and Dr. Gleissner’s plans. It notes travel, residents visiting relatives, a candy pulling at Lizzie Anderson’s, and election results with Santa Fe and Fort Worth margins, plus a city jubilee.
William Cunningham was arraigned in Squire Quuinn's court last week for stealing $27 from Tobias Sheets. He was released on refunding the money and paying trial costs. Wright, the Buckeye Ave. shoe merchant, promotes a closing out sale at cost through January 1, offering boots shoes rubbers and slippers. Various local items note candy makers Van Sant & Weller and others advertising Christmas confections and gifts.
Mrs Elizabeth L Saxon lectured to a large attentive audience at the Bonebrake Opera House Tuesday evening on Living Issues. The notice notes the play Monte Christo receives endorsement and Wright boots store announces a storewide sale at cost through January first.
Elegant New Year calling cards and last year designs advertise at Armory hall fair. Henry House changes hands to Robert G. Fleming with plans for a first class hostelry. Bonebrake Opera House to stage Among the Breakers and Wooing Lady Difficulties for charity. Community events, marriages, business openings, and festive shopping flood the Abilene scene with social and commercial activity.
City real estate is in demand as railroad bonds are carried and investors are urged to buy Abilene property now for safety and potential profit. The Apple Blossom club hosted a fair and oyster supper in the Hans & Sons room to aid the Lutheran church. Various petty thefts have been reported, including two horse blankets from C Rugh’s buggy and a ton of coal taken from George Ogden, with local residents suspected.
Finley boasts county readers trust the Reflector as circulation rises with his reduced prices. Cleveland urges truth and low prices while Finley plans 1000 dressed turkeys for the 18th and 20th of the month. Bennett & Reagan’s New York store advertises fresh Christmas fruits, candies, and nuts.
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