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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1887
Page
8
The Abilene Reflector notes rising support for President Cleveland’s renomination as health and life permit. The public mood and Democratic party preference align with a continued leadership that can wield patronage and govern effectively as the year of the three eights nears.
The Londonville Democrat notes Ohio Democrats backing Cleveland, mocks the New York Sun for praising San Francisco’s Wm. T. Coleman, and predicts Cleveland’s renomination by acclimation and a large victory over any Republican candidate.
The State Geological Survey urges a comprehensive mineral wealth assessment. It advocates aligning with the U S Geological Survey to perform a topographical survey of Kansas. A Senate bill No 150 and House bill No 189 seek a $5000 yearly appropriation to fund cooperative work and reveal mineral value for future productive enterprises.
The London Morning Post condemns Senator Ingalls of Kansas for a harsh outburst toward a friendly country. It suggests his claims are unfamiliar to most and questions his information and judgment while stating his view does not reflect the Senate or American public.
The Senate authorized a daily clerical pay for nonchairman senators and a bill from the revision committee proposes similar support for nonchairmen in both houses. The aim is to relieve members from drudgery and enable better study and preparation for legislation, noting many representatives cannot afford staff and the public interest demands broader access to talent beyond wealth.
Publication Notice. S. Land Office Salina Kansas January 9 1887. One sheet notices that settler Robert Reddick H E 2416 for the NW 43? 5 W 44 Sec 10 T7 S R1 EB will file proof of residence and cultivation before the clerk of the district at Abilene on the 18th. Witnesses Ed Stevens John McNaul Jacob Foust Abilene Kan and E S Crowell Solomon Kan. S M Parker Regt
On Tuesday February 24 1887 a sale features one mare with loal one 6 pos old gelding one ily mare two yearling colts one pony about 600 pounds twelve head of horn cattle several calves four are fresh four heifers two will be fresh about sale time four pieasunee dealves many farm implements including sulky plow walking cultivator shovel plow wagon set of wagon harness and more a flock of geese will also be sold Sale starts at 1 o clock sharp TEAMS Albums under 10 dollars cash credit terms 8 months with approved security if overdue interest at 12 percent Abraham Baer.
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