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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1888
Page
1
Hon Ht Lebold and J R Barton left for Mexico to assess how a new law restricting land ownership to residents might affect Lebold’s large holdings there. They travel to determine whether the law applies to existing investments or only future deals in a bid to protect Lebold’s interests.
A Rock Island depot visit at Woodbine shows Esquire Gillett on the platform and a thriving town landscape with a new two story school, growing business blocks, depots, yards, a church foundation, multiple homes under construction, and strong local leadership ready to propel Woodbine forward. The observer notes Gillett as a major builder and benefactor, while community activity includes a bog load by R A agent B Johnson and plans for the Markee Benefit at the Opera House.
Captain W W Bartlett returned from California with prisoner J A Hall charged with forgery. Arrest made in Pasadena, near Los Angeles, after Hall traveled under guard. Hall carried about £21600. his wife accompanied the party to Salina. Hall prostrated on arrival, intends to face prosecution, bail possible with security.
State convention of Industrial Reformers to be held in Abilene Kansas at Augustine's office on February 13 1888 at 10 oclock a.m. to elect seven delegates to the National Industrial Reform convention in Washington D C February 22 1888 and to elect a State Central Committee. All favoring the Springfield 1887 platform invited to attend. By order of State Central Committee H W Surrn T E Boorn Jan 15 1888 Moline Kansas. Papers friendly please copy.
Friday's fire at Mr Edworthy’s home was a total loss valued around 150 dollars with unknown cause. a strong south wind might have swept Main street. Rev. Fleming of the Presbyterian church visits his brother K G Fleming and will preach next Sunday evening. Sunday school children sell tickets for Prof Hamell’s reading Monday. The writer met Solomonites who went to California to learn about Louis H Nothstein now in Sacramento. Neumiller provides details about his work and reasons guiding expectations.
The piece notes improving weather and optimistic wheat prospects for 1888 with fields turning green. Farmers plan to sow early oats and plant the earliest corn varieties. Strong growth is expected to follow last season's failure, predicting wagon loads of grain and bustling commerce soon.
A program for a benefit concert next Thursday evening showcases instrumental and vocal acts by Markee Brothers Voral More and More Meers Houck Hotee Hargreaves The Crusaders Vocal Sweet and Low Stambaugh Madrigals The Swallow Fasteliet Pinsuit and Mrs W Stambaugh and more A club dance follows after the concert at 7 45 pm with the full program set to draw patrons from the community and support a good cause.
Telegram received Saturday announced the death of Mrs. John Kirby at her Johnston home. Thomas Kirby and his daughter Gertrude left at 12 17 Sunday morning to attend the funeral, following the telegram.
A marriage license was issued this morning to Ford Beemer of Abilene and Miss Fanny Murray of Dillon. Beemer, proprietor of the old Carpenter House, has many friends here who extend best wishes for a speedy union.
A Bible correspondence class records the death of Lillian Junken on an unnamed date in 1888. The minutes express sorrow at her loss, praise her gentle Christian character, and extend sympathy to her family. A copy of the minute is to be sent to the family and city papers for publication.
Mr O P Byers, Rock Island agent, said the road will run extensive spring and summer excursions at half fare from all points to Abilene and other Kansas cities, with strong expectation of success. The article praises Rock Island for securing benefits to Abilene and Kansas and notes many travelers along the line. A testimonial from Wilbur E Wells of Lincoln Nebraska extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a child's bronchitis and a daughter's croup, while an ad promotes Green's August Flower for dyspepsia with a price of seventy five cents.
Abilene Investment Co. offers $100,000 in farm and city property loans with prompt closing. Poultry and eggs buyers in Abilene at Crave Elevator. Various local ads include Dr Kline nerve restorer claims, Palace Barber Shop services, Haas Hog and Poultry powder, and coal by M T Goss Co. Abstracts of Dickinson County lands offered by J H Brapy.
The notice promotes cheap farm loans at six percent with Sebold, Fisher & Co and J. H. Brapy & Co offering low rates and land trades for stock or city property. It mentions estate matters in Dickinson County with probate actions for Daniel S. Van Duyn and Jane Ann Laughlin, plus real estate foreclosure notices and property trades, all in a Dickinson County newspaper page.
D R Gordon advertises loans of up to 100000 at the lowest rates. Quick closings with no delays. Bratox and Moons, attorneys, operate from the rear room of the First Mat Bank.
The undersigned BH Abbe files a bill in the Dickerson County District Court against Susan McCoy David McCoy Albert Boulmm Olivia Coulson and others for judgment on a debt and interest at 12 percent from October 1885 and for foreclosure of a mortgage. respondents are warned to answer or demur by March 9, 1564 or judgment will be entered.
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