Abilene Reflector Highlights Prohibition Vote and War News
In a 1887 Abilene column, Henry Strother notes Pennsylvania's prohibition vote, European tensions, and a London poll placing Grover Cleveland atop living men. It surveys Kansas agriculture, Texas strike fears, and predicts 5,000 attendees at the G A R encampments with substantial local spending. The piece discusses Civil War lead shipment, slave state soldier counts, and the looming Woman Suffrage bill enabling women to vote in city and school elections.
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France
Europe
London
Grover Cleveland
Robert Browning
Tax burdens rise under American industry quote
Fragmented OCR text discusses rising tax burdens under American industry and mentions amounts like 700000 to 30000000 and 200000000, attributing effects to capitalistic forces and monopolies, though text is garbled and incomplete.
Resignation of Serary Manning and Salina Observations
The President accepts Serary Manning’s cabinet withdrawal amid regret as he departs a distinguished finance tenure. The Times lauds Manning’s dedication and legacy, while Salina is described with humorous longings and exaggerated metrics. The piece notes the impending five Interstate Commerce Commission appointments and cautions presidential selection to ensure integrity and capability for six year terms starting January 1.
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Serary Manning
the Times
Manning
Cleveland
More Millions to Waste in Senate Defence Bill
A Melbourne era editorial argues against a 21 million wartime bill, calling the rush to fortifications and ships insincere and harmful. It notes no current threat, cites past naval decay under Republicans, and urges tax reductions instead to keep the nation secure and free.
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Senate
United States
England
France
Union
Republican Party
Judge Humphrey urged for Interstate Commission post
The Kansas board of railway commissioners judge James Humphrey has been urged by friends to seek Senate approval for a seat on the Interstate Commerce Commission under the new bill. He has refused. The Junction City Union notes he would be a strong candidate if he reconsidered.
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Texas Senate
Topeka
James Humphrey
Kansas Board of Railway Commissioners
Cleveland
Junction City Union
Canning factory proposed for Abilene and Salina debate
The article discusses starting a canning establishment in Abilene to employ seventy five people and process beans corn tomatoes peas and pumpkins. It argues the national and world markets render location less decisive and cites Salina as a potential rival site while referencing multiple editorial quips about printers and daily life.
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Latvia
Abilene
Salins
Salina
Teachers prepare district exam questions at Walnut Grove
Southeast Dickinson teachers at a recent institute chose to hold a competitive examination the last Friday of the month. County superintendent J B Ford will prepare questions printed and mailed to teachers. Questions remain sealed until February 25th Friday morning.
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Dickinson
Walnut Grove
J. 8. Ford
Resolutions of Respect for Stephen Burroughs Adopted
In Tuesday forenoon session Judge Culbertson urged a committee to draft resolutions on the death of Stephen A. Burroughs. The Dickinson County Bar adopted a set praising his noble qualities and extended heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family, with a copy to be furnished to the family and records.
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Nicholson
Culbertson
Stephen A. Burroughs
State OF Kansas
Dickinson
Dasa County
M. B. Nicholson
Saida Fare
Dignason County
Asamn
Eee
A.bur- Toughs
Dickinson See Bar
Stephen A. Burroughn
Re. cc. Birrese
C.F. Mgap
Conunittec
Andrew F Russel Dies in Danville Elder of Grove Church Passes
Andrew F. Russel Esq aged 76 or 77, longtime Danville resident and Grove Presbyterian Church ruling elder, died after a life of public spirit and quiet piety. He married Hannah Montgomery, lived mostly in Danville with a period in Davenport, Iowa, served as a trustee of the State Hospital for the Insane, and was widely esteemed for his calm, devout character and loyal friendships.
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The
Grove Presbyterian Church
Danville
Andrew F. Russel
Father Russel
Barnabas
Hannah Montgomery
Alexander Montgomery
Davenport
Iowa
Russel
State Hospital For
Minutes of Southwest Dickinson Teachers Institute at Highland
The southwest Dickinson teachers institute met at Highland school February 12 1887. President A C Deitz opened with music and prayer by D F Shirk. Secretary pro tem J J Lyons was chosen. Welcome by O W Kirby, response by Ms E Waugh. Landis gave an inexhaustible drill on Circulation and Drills and object lessons were discussed by several, with remarks on school law and heat. The evening program filled the house. resolutions thanked Highland patrons and invited northern county teachers to return. SECRETARY PRO TEM.
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Southwest Dickinson Teachers’ Institute
Highland School House
A. C. Deitz
D. F. Shirk
J. J. Lyons
O. W. Kirby
E. Waugh
J. F. Landis
Highland
W. E. Binder
S.S. Smith
W. M. Campbell
H. Barnes
O. G. Elsworth
C. G. Bear
J. H. Engle
Mr. Rugh
S. Ford
J. H. Neisley
Southwest
Dickinson
Chapman Items Show Local Stock Trade And Town News
Chapman items report large purchases of hogs and cattle by Dawson and Ellison and Busy grinding at A J Poor’s feed mill for area stockmen. Mischievous Negro Minstrels performed at Opry Hall on the 14th. School meeting adjourned with disagreement. J M Hollinger shipped hogs and five carloads of steers averaging over 1,500 lbs. Thomas M Howe sold two carloads of fine homegrown steers. Mrs Ida Barnes visiting Culver Station relatives. Felt Odie and wife welcome a baby girl. Jobin L Howe visiting from Del Norte. Doctors Gunn and Parker performed amputation on Mr Osborne near Abilene after freezing injuries. later toes removed, patient improving.
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Dawson & Ellison
A. J. Poor
Colorado
Culver Station
George Hanson
Felt Odie
Felt
Jobin L. Howe
Thomas M. Howe
del Norte
Thos. N. Gunn
Parker
Mr. Osborne
Abilene
John Martzn
Osborne
Abilene Ladies for Mayor and City Reform
An 1887 Abilene letter advocates Mrs. M. M. Bowman as mayor, praising her intelligence and urging universal suffrage to elect women from each ward as councilmen, arguing it would elevate the city’s standards and set a statewide example.
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Abilene
M. M. Bowman
Bowman
Abilene Fire Dept Rescinds Week Encampment Entertainment
The Abilene fire department held a Monday night meeting and, to protect receipts during the G A R encampment week starting March 8 1887, resolved to cancel all engagements with foreign troupes at Bonebrake's opera house and directed J E Bonebrake and K M White to halt such bookings. City papers were urged to republish the resolution.
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Fire Department
Abilene
J. E. Bonebrake
K. M. White
Overcoats Half Price at Sterl and Zahner’s
Seventy seven words describe a clear sale of overcoats with limited stock. The ad touts remaining stock of overcoats at three dollar fifty to four fifty and kerseys and meltons at reduced prices. It urges young men to tell their fathers to buy now as stock must go and not be carried over.
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Sterl & Zahner’s
Sterl and Zahner's Cloaks at Great Reduction
Advertises remaining cloak stock at Sterl & Zahner's Greater Floorery Goods Clothing Boots Shoes. Lists small lots of ladies newmarkets and wraps, two plush coats at 15 dollars, prices 3.50 to 10.00, with calls to buy now and profit from the suggestions.
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Newmarkets
Sterl & Zahner’s
Sterl & Zahme
Hamburgs
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Trother & Litts
RS and Publishers
Pennsylvania
Samuel J. Randall
Demcrats
Mr. Cleveland
Warner Miller
Hiscock
New York
Martin Baycost
Kansas
Glick
Davenport Democrat
South
St. Louis Arsenal
Frankfort Arsenal
Philadelphia
North American Review
Delaware
National Union
North
West
Mason and Dixon
Clay Center Times
Wither
Santa Fe Avenue
Kansas City Times
Wichita Eagle
Laverence Journal
Williamsburg Eagle
Register
Courant
James Culderte
Minutes of
Teachers’ Institute
Chapman Items
Jacob Hormung
Dillon
Kas
John E. George's
Spruce Street
I'S
Sterl & Zahner
Dickinson County
Sas
P.O
Acorn
Hodce Bros
Temple OF Economy
J. G. Armitage
Corner
Buckeye
Floyd & White
Opera House
Lauer
Poincpel Gyeent Evecyeion
McLaughlin & Co
Chicago
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