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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1884

Page

3

The Creamery Convention Miss Valley Dairy Meeting

The first Mississippi Valley Dairy and Creamery Association met in Fair City with members listed including Norman J. Colman as President and Jos. W. Drury among first officers. The session covered organization, programs, talks on dairy practices, ensilage debate, cooperative creameries, and innovations in milk handling and butter making.

R. Lovis Jan Mississippi Valley 'Ry Association Norman J. Colman Jos. W. Drury Wateriow Lil Jos. E. Miller Belleville Vic Sheppard N. Tivy J. M. Brent D. W. Carts Willard Chi J.wanterloo Til J. E. Millie Pia T. Humphrey Loerston Treesbereoy Kaki Chicago J. H. Wanze Wing Vandalia Davie Darrington H. Vance Mee Coun J.B. Vissering West Bryant Waterloo Troy Jacob Eisenmayer Massoutal J.B. Thompson la Plata Mathew Williams Kidder Edwan Sesson Menare Exchange Merchants’ Exchange Coleman Utter Sanborn Agricultural College of Missouri Lewis Douglass Jefferson County York West Illinois Galens Elin Dhe Uilino

Dense New York fog paralyzes transit and sparks collision on L line

A heavy January fog shrouded Manhattan halting ferries and streetcars while the Sixth Avenue L train collided into the car ahead at Park Place. The block system failed, delaying schedules for hours and forcing boats to crawl in the mist as pedestrians groped through clouded streets and the Brooklyn Bridge resembled a travel in the clouds. No serious injuries were reported though minor accidents occurred.

Cpurth New York City New York Manhattan Island Tower Sixth Avenue Park Place Brooklyn Bridge

Town Terrorized by Threats and Arson Near Arcai

In Arcai six miles west of here, unknown assailants threaten to fire the town and kill citizens over disputes involving Miss Askcome a Vanlue teacher. Letters to school officials cite crimes by her father. threats persist as watchmen defend the schoolhouse and local properties amid an assault on Miss Askcome’s boarding home.

Ohio Arcai Here Askeome Vanlue Miss Askcome Morganthall

Ice Bridge Breaks Across Mississippi in Smash-Up

On a January afternoon in St. Louis a thick ice bridge broke and moved downstream. The Anchor wharf boats were driven onto the levee, the Salvo No 2 sank after being crushed, and the Minneapolis overturned in a critical position. The wrecks cost tens of thousands and damaged hulls and machinery. A separate note from Washington warns of a proposed copyright law to monopolize current news for forty eight hours, drawing strong opposition.

Prof Sanborne Max Gulf of Mexico Missouri Union Franklin Washington Jefferson Mac F. F. Hilder Asa A. Pierson Monroe City Warrington Creamery Ilinois Campbell Hiram Saih Sheboygan Falls Louis Wisconsin Sheboygan County Gore Vouglass Jeffron County Brookline Mass Havemeyer Smith Chas, Cabuise St. Louis St. Louks Ite St. Louuis New York London Baysend Wilk Sinloln Stewart Anamosa, Jr Unitation Creamery Addy J. E. Wetzel Stara Facture St Louis Mississippi River St. Paul and St. Louis Packet Company Minneapolis Carroll & Powell Lesperance Street Robert Mitchell Arsenal Wassineton Ohio Congress Metropolitan Press Iean

Tragedy on Menon Route Bridge Disaster Kills and Burns

A train crossing the White River bridge near Indianapolis plunged as the baggage car sank. The smoker and rear coach collapsed, catching fire. Dozens died or were injured. names and residences include John H. Brewer Lafayette and J. E. Ricketts Mandon, plus others from Madison Buena Vista Westfield and Carmel. Rescue efforts faced water, flames, and missing persons.

Indianapolis Menon White River W.S. Losey John Bremer James Nonan Nonan John H. Brewer Lafayette J. E. Ricketts Manon Abel Smith American Express B. J. White Charles Parker Losey Elwood Moon Hortonville Mat Hayes Louisville Fairbanks’ Seale Company M. McCord Indianapolis Car Company J. W. Bates Lirhiley Clark Hadem Kan Westfield W. A. Seemans Westfield Mills Wm. Swiggart W.P. Houk Cincinnati Indianapols, St. Louis & Chicago Chicago Indiana

Cat Like Wrestlers in a Fiery Irving Hall Bout

A N Sun report on Bibby versus Sorakichi details a brutal wrestling match. The two athletes use catlike agility as they clinch, roll, and overpower each other on stage. Bibby finally pins the Japanese opponent after a fierce struggle.

Ward Bibby Irving Hall Sorakichi

Robbers Roost Found Near Webster Col

Mr and Mrs James Guthrie of Denver discovered a robber s roost in a gulch near Webster Colorado on their way home from Grant Station They found a cabin with a table chairs stove fuel six loaded revolvers belts of ammunition and three pairs of spurs Six men attempted to force the door but fled When daylight came six mail bags were found opened in the barn and United States officials are searching for the highwaymen

James Guthrie Denver Webster Col Grant Station Guthrie

Cures and cures from many medicines in old ad pages

An assortment of advertisements touts remedies and tonics for rheumatism catarrh hay fever and nervous disorders. Claims of cures by St Jacobs Oil Kidney-Wort Ely's Cream Balm Swift's Specific and Dr Scofield toxins swirl with testimonials from various locales. The piece mixes humor and health lore typical of era newspaper ads.

Friends R. T. Bentley Sandy Springs Bentley St. Jacobs Chicago Herald Ely Caantorre Parker Waverly N. Y

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