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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1884

Page

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U P Railroad Time Table and Local Church Notices

A mixed local notice page lists U P Railroad timetable references and station agents, including W S Hendricks at Corner 5th and Spruce. It records pastors and services for Geo Merriam and Presbyterian and Episcopal churches, Sunday School times, and weekly meetings. Medical cures and patent remedies from Sutton are advertised with testimonials and prices.

U. P W. S. Hendricks St—Corner 5Th Spruce Streets Geo. Merriam

Notice for Publication and Sheriff Sale in Dickinson County Kansas

Notice for Publication lists Michael M Howe DS 8615 for the south east quarter section 4 township 5 range 14 lying Chapman Dickinson Co. witnesses include Thomas McCormack Patrick Giher Edward Giher and Justice McCarty. Another item notes an order of sale by J Nicolay plaintiff vs J A Fallgetter Susan W Fallzetter Jesse Thomas and Royal P Munsell for lots 2 4 6 8 in block C town of Detroit Dickinson Co Kansas to be sold Dec 27 1884 at 11 am at the courthouse front door. Sheriff J J Miller signs.

Wees Salina Kas Michael M. Howe D.S Thomas McCormack Patrick Fee Edward Gi Her Justice McCarty Chapman, Dickinson Co J. M. Hodge Register District Court Dickinson County State of Kansas M. Nicolay J. A. Fallgetter Susan W. Fallzetter Jesse Thomas Royal P. Munsell Abilene County of Dickinson Towit Detroit State of Kansas J. J. Miller Mary C. Tyer R. Haire John T. Haire Anna K. Haire Alexander T. Haire William Haire Alias J. Haire Eliza J. Haire Thomas J. Haire George H. Freeman Court House Coun’ Ree Dave Desos Der

Washington Gossip on A P Gorman and Capitol Heads

Washington gossip notes Senator A P Gorman of Maryland as the leading office seeker magnet. It recalls his past as a Senate page and baseball affinity. Ben Butler appears brisk but discouraged without his usual boutonniere, signaling political strain. It mentions rising hotel rates and apartment rents for lawmakers and details shifting support in Illinois for Gen Logan amid party divisions.

Senate A. P. Gorman Maryland Gen. Garfield Ben Butler Supreme Court Washington Brand-Leman Gen. Logan Haynes Logan Ilinois

Surplus in the Treasury Detailed in New York Sun

The New York Sun reports Treasury figures for November 22 1884 showing gold and bullion holdings 229 178 349 dollars with net gold 135 349 119 after outstanding certificates, silver dollars and bullion 149 013 951 with net silver 45 233 400, additional fractional silver 29 184 669, currency on hand and deposited 52 367 459, and excess cash about 85 million. It notes 3134 303 000 in cash after liabilities as of November 15 and the sub treasury coin balance 126 008 645 with currency 98 885 109. remaining funds held at Washington and other sub treasuries nationwide.

New York Sun Treasury Sub-Treasury Washington United States

Unconscious Influence Sermon by Dr. Burchard

The Rev Dr Burchard preached on Unconscious Influence arguing that God moves in unseen ways shaping nations through unconscious instruments while conscious servants share in glory. He cited Joseph and noted that riches and obscurity alike are drawn into divine service regardless of will.

Burchard Joseph

Who Shall Make Way for the Chief in New York Law

The piece discusses whether William P. Frye or Eugene Hale will resign to clear a Senate seat for Blaine. It notes the only hurdle is their rivalry, with Chicago Times predicting failure from mutual competition. It suggests Milliken might resolve a deadlock, given Blaine’s influence over Maine Republicans.

New York William P. Frye Eugene Hale Blaine Senate Chicago Times Frye Hale Garfield Mr. Blaine Zach

Causes Removed

The New York Sun argues the north south strife stemmed from slavery not state sovereignty and secession, noting abolition as unifying factor and postwar politicking. It suggests Southern unity against Republicans faded after slavery’s end and sectional leaders will be forgotten as general political differences reassert themselves.

New York Sun Mason’s Dixon South

Russian wheat drives American wheat from Europe markets

United States Consul-General M J Cramer reports from Berne that Russian wheat now dominates markets in Switzerland and South Germany. He notes lower transport costs by rail and sea enable Russia to supply central and southwestern Europe via Genoa Marseilles Antwerp and Rotterdam, reducing American wheat's reach unless its price and transport costs fall.

M. J. Cramer United States Berne Switzerland Germany Europe Russia Italy Genoa Marseilles Antwerp Rotterdam Cramer

The Party of Illiteracy and Electoral Nonsense

A satirical piece from the St Louis Post-Dispatch mocking Democratic majorities and illiteracy claims. It lampoons Virginia and Kansas events, Confederate history cues, and the mocking of electors and party figures with absurd anecdotes and a factory-style closing remark about offering cheaper job work.

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S. J. Wright Berry Bros. Mercantile Company Paddy Ars Queensware M.A. Finley John J. Prichard Junction City D. T. and N. D D.T N.D Euches Rosso D'Hay E. Bosesnalz W.R. Dryer First National Bank Abilenz Church Directory R. G. McCarthy Episcopal St. John's Eeea Eye Avenue Wager Buckey We AY 5Th Sts Geo. Hl. Txarza Bourbon Ind Suton Northcraft Shitoh Shiloh Sutton Rene Sheriff's Sale Sheriff’s Sale J.J. Miller Washington Gossip Cleveland Grover Cleveland Dr. Burchard the Party of Illiteracy St. Louis Union Democratic Club Richmond Cleveland and Hendricks Soere Hendricks Virginia W. H. Callingworth Hasker Topeka
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