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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1888
Page
5
Local news items list visitors travelers and residents in Hope and surrounding towns. Notable names include G B Colby T F Smith and Mansfield Brady with notes on railroad travel and visits to Abilene Salina and Junction City. Education updates mention the State Board of Education institute certificate and upcoming Normal Institute led by F H Graham and other educators.
This forenoon Dr Gunn and wife of Chapman were driving on Buckeye in front of the court house when a horse stumbled broke the tongue and pulled the buggy over the prostrated one. They were frightened briefly but suffered no serious injury.
Probate Judge Leeds issued a marriage license for Robert I Drury of Monument and Lillie A Lay of Hope. Susan Cramer filed information alleging Anna Cramer, 20, is of unsound mind. The Hogan case was ruled insane and a minor with father paying expenses. Local residents and events noted include illness, church happenings, and community updates.
The daily notes a Markee concert Thursday evening with reserved seats on sale at Barnes & North craft's. A family party honor a third anniversary is planned for Feb 3. Local land sale reports Isaac Shockey sold 50 acres near Snook farm to Emma V Steves. A large well completion for Mr Mahan. Mr Leibart noted as expert well digger. Various city arrivals, trades, and entertainment notes including Jeff Miller and Miss Emma Harrington, Chas McElheney returning to Abilene with Peytons, and a promotion for the Austin House ad.
An reader writes that after three weeks using Botanic Blood Balm from A. D. Ballard in Campobello South Carolina, he feels renewed life and strength. He offers to sell and strongly recommends Botanic Blood Balm Bioop Balm Company of Atlanta Georgia.
In ZALAH A, FL A on June 27 1587 Mrs R M Laws endorses B B B as a blood purifier and notes no other medicine. Also a seed corn sale offers 86 cents per bushel F O B at Jansen Nebraska until February 1 1888 with samples and references to Jansen Bank and Rev Jesse Engle Belle Springs Kansas.
An advertisement claims South American Nervine as a universal remedy for indigestion dyspepsia nervous diseases and weak health with blood enrichment and tissue repair. It asserts it can prevent and cure consumption when used timely and offers trial bottles. Price 15 cents and 1.25 dollars through J M Gleissner, Abi ne.
A Kansas sheriff sale notice announces that on March 3 1888 at the Abilene court house the highest bidder will buy Lot 25 in Highland addition for cash to satisfy a mortgage judgment in Dickinson County. The filing includes a separate district court citation against Sarah A White and others for a mortgage debt of one thousand dollars with interest, foreclosing a mortgage on the northwest quarter of section 11 township 13 south range 2 east.
The Probate Court of Dickinson County Kansas appointed James McNasry as Executor of the will of Henry Lowe who died in Dickinson County Kansas The notice dated December 28 1887 calls all interested parties to govern themselves accordingly and follow the executor actions
Sheriff’s sale issued by the District Court of Dickinson County Kansas on D G Smith et al defendants. On Monday February 6 1888 at 10 o clock at the Court House Abilene KS the property at 10 Wits FS 57 and 59 North Spruce Street Southwick Augustine’s addition Abilene to be sold for cash to satisfy liens of M H Hewitt 1650 and Eyman 450 with costs.
Dr. Austin returns to Abilene to resume practice and reconnect with longtime patients and the community as the town welcomes his return and looks for renewed local service.
A humorous note describes cider made from a frozen barrel in a Spruce billiard hall provoking astonishment and laughter. Western Kansas towns report robust conditions with plenty of coal feed and winter wheat prospects, amid emigration to cheap lands and community entertainments.
A wealthy farmer’s bachelor caretaker mourns his beloved mare Nell and her mate after they are sold to Abilene. News of a potential buyer prompts a rescue by Knapp & Bolster, prompting a city dispatch and a heartwarming return that ends his tears and restores appetite.
Sterl and Co offer ladies hemstitched handkerchiefs in assorted styles at 7c each or 4 for 25c. This special drive urges calling before 20 dozen sell out while comparable goods retail at 15c each or 2 for 25c nationwide.
Sterl and Co announces daily openings of fresh spring stock including ginghams sh irtings prints muslins cambrics whites, laces, handkerchiefs, ribbons, dress goods, kid gloves, clothing, boots and shoes, hats and caps in latest styles.
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