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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1885
Page
4
Abilene Reflector discusses resubmission by Republicans in the county, noting Grover Cleveland’s cabinet woes and the sugar bounty fight. It mocks Topeka Capital’s stance, critiques Burton and Mahan, and argues party strategy over prohibition and city taxation issues.
The Ref lector criticizes outside taxpayers opposing Abilene city schools and argues against creating new districts. It notes district tax of 1.40 per 100, sinking fund for bonds, superior Abilene schools, and warns detachment would raise costs and reduce education for children.
Newbern notes describe a weekly Mt Ayr Literary Society gathering and a fatal wagon accident involving Joseph Steflie on Turkey Creek near Abilene. Inquests, local weather talk, business updates, arrivals of goods, and plans for two new skating rinks mark a lively Chapman district report with community chatter and ads.
Abilene Post No 63 G A R plans a regular meeting Monday evening February 23 1885 at the Post room. Full attendance urged as three trustees will be elected and action to be taken on building a Post room. Union cemetery trustees and lot holders meet February 28 1885 at 4 pm Chronister school house.
The New York World is described as better edited and managed than ever, delivering news and market reports valued by farmers and businessmen.
A country store near Abilene 15 miles out offers favorable terms with stock about 5000 and a post office connection. Also listed are a 640 acre tract under wire fence with spring branch, stone house, stables, and 200 feet stone work priced at 12500. A 471 acre good farm with 365 cultivated, 75 timber, 20 fenced, priced reasonably. A splendid farm within 2 miles of Abilene with 120 cultivated, 45 wheat, double house and granaries priced at 65 per acre. A Dickinson County farm of 480 acres with 160 cultivated and 110 wheat, new granary and corn crib, priced 5500.
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