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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1885
Page
4
A selection of 1885 news notes covers criticisms of Republican pensions for Gen Grant’s widow, political sniping over Congressman Plumb and Indiana ties, and a satirical take on the American eagle versus a national rooster metaphor amid party debates. It also notes postal dead letters to Santa, railroad banquets, and a startling Kansas mining rumor with big-dollar ore prospects.
Gen Beauregard to present a history of the Shiloh Campaign in the January North American Review. He says Gen Algernon Sydney Johnson served only as a corps commander at Shiloh while Beauregard was the sole commander on both days and challenges Grant and Sherman on the surprise of Union forces.
The Junction City Union reports Railroad Commissioner Humphrey forecasts 800 to 900 miles of new track in Kansas next year. He says extending eastern lines could push totals higher, with nearly a thousand miles projected across the state. The boom is expected to circulate eight to ten million dollars and boost state prosperity. The latter sentence oddly contrasts with a wedding dress note about the groom’s attire, noting no elopement there.
The Randall Register reports a drill east of town has reached 145 feet and hit a rock seven feet thick rich in a mineral described as silver. Large pieces are being extracted, sparking belief and excitement in Jewell County about a possible silver find.
A party of Dickinson and Saline county citizens, Missouri Pacific officials led by E K Sibley, and other local dignitaries toured the Topeka Salina and Western line from Junction City to Chico. They praised the road, pledged thanks to Sibley and the company, and adopted resolutions commending the hospitality and first class equipment, with plans to publish in local papers.
County officials certify that the Topeka Salina and Western mailroad project has been inspected and completed in all respects in accordance with the proposition and promises made. The resolution records official approval by the county commissioners.
Dickinson County commissioners thank E K Sisley Col A L Everest and other M P Railroad Company officers for their kind and courteous treatment. Signed N Bleise S Bricker H W Randt. Dickinson Co Dec 3.
Belle Springs residents recount a holiday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Lundy. Visitors include J I Engle from Buckeye and B Goodspeed from Abilene. Local teachers and students note holiday school plans and plans for a railroad station to aid local farmers.
The poem fragment speaks of the old year fading as winter days race forward. It hints at turning to meet the new year with resolutions and pride, expecting a fresh start in eighty six.
Advertisement note inviting readers in the East to send friends in Kansas and Dickinson County the Reftector for 1586, priced at $1.50. It presents a brief promotional offer without additional context or details.
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