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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1886

Page

3

State Apportionment Bills Endorsed by Legislature

The long apportionment bill process ends with conference committee approval and final passage. The list names numerous counties, townships, wards, and cities across Kansas districts, detailing district boundaries and allocations for Atchison to Wyandotte and beyond.

Conference Committee Brown Mario Marion Morris Phan Atchison McPherson Leavenworth Harvey Wynedtutte Dickinson and Clay Miah Wakeee Linn Nex Eikand Haut Hodgeman Lane Ite Mount Pleasant Center Benton Kapirin Musvotah Ashire Morin Jefferson Iroma Sarookie Rural Delaware Osankie Rock Creek Fairview Kentucky Kaw Leaven Leavenwork Kickapoo Faston Alexander Tonganoxie Irene High Prairie Pairingunt Stranger Sherman Wyandotte Quintero, Prune Kerr Provinct Wyandotte County Kamsas Cty Kan Shawnen Wyarrotte Township Err Precinct Jobneon Valmyra Eudora Wokorusa Lawrence Rant Locneipiin Keywaks Clinton Mercy Willow Eprites Firth Cruery Ou Devaar Franklin Hayes Pearls Harrison Curlebottawatemie Richmond Borsta Owt City of Ottawa Cnfettione Steel Trail Lincoly Prank Wea Murgaville Kiehiant Puc Paola Eminte Midis Creek Vailley Caty Uesmwatl Miami County of Anderson Alien Thrywond Oeage Scntt Kurt Scote Kourbon St Freedim Milreek Timber Hil Pranklin Maron Marwaton Ka Aml Pawnee Hourro Washington Maker, Sherane Osage Cheroker Ene Ui Creek Tioga Ganyille Walnut Grove Evie Thanute Neosho Chistopa Shilo Minson Centrerilie Ladore Lincoln Tharer Osage Meesion Neoshi Wilson Woodson Couny Coffey Neemala Jima Caydoma Harrason Wre Wetman Babethe Nemalian Clear Creek Marion Neuchatel Vermillion Home Adams Michell Riley Iinois Onekda Corning Scovea Nemaha Herkimer Walnut Oxen Marysville Halierson Cetter Kimreek Hickland Guttarat Merray Beattie and Reien Marshall Waterville Cottace Hi Hine Rapids City Blue Rapid Wells Clear Fork Ermitlion Rock, Nobie Cleveland Blue Frankfort Irving Lowisville St. George Groan Hive Walier Shannon Clearcreek Jane Tree Pottawatomie Ciites Outeritie Ana Estmoreland Pottawatome Union Center Vienna Mill Creek Eres St. Marys Belyuc Wamezo Onaga T. Marye Wamego Davis Wabsunsee Pike Emporia Leon Crater Elmoodare Jackson Reading Waterloo Agnes City Premoot Americus Eee Hartford Greenwood Elk Chautauqua Winfient Ninucescah Vernon Cedar Rock Maple Com Boliver Cresewell Bolton Pleasant Vale Liberty Sraami Spring Creek Arkanas City Qowley Tistall

Capitol Expenditures and the East Wing Controversy

The Special Committee on State Affairs reports on alleged extravagance in the $75,000 Capitol east wing repair budget. It charges the State House Commissioners and architects with exceeding the appropriation, details board changes, and calls for new plans and cost estimates to complete the central building, urging removal of current commissioners. The report notes mismanagement and advises standardizing procedures for future construction.

Senate Chamber Committee of Ways and Means J. K. Anderson John Hammond Hoart E. T. Carr General Anderson Carr Jamas Butler Hood Hammond Butler Messrs Haskell & Wood Hacing Ofice of State Archite Haskell Wood Senate Board of Commissioners Qarr The Board of State Musee Commissioners Weuather Board of Shute House Commissioners Seibel SIM Mera Anerson Board of Suite House Erie Desien Orkmanshin Leavin Cote Lhe Commeree Coleti State House Hshall Legislaire W. A. Lower George M . Kreger Thomas J. Matlock J. Ware Utter Held Mestride J. RR. Spers

Market Reports Show Quiet Grain and Dairy Trading

St Louis market notes list steady to easy prices across staples. No. 2 red wheat softens. butter and eggs firm. pork and lard ease. hogs steady to higher. cattle demand mixed with stockers and feeders active. Kansas City futures show low grades scarce. receipts steady, dairy and grain terms varied by region.

St.Louis Wwe Dolce Bantey Bautter Stosdy Wisky Steeny Creado Wisconsin Minnesota Pepe Bote Didedi Carrie Sina New York Duluth Hilge Saistadt Elen Creamery Rece Kansas City City Mills Waurtat Tajo Sears Tse Ie&c Seerkay Stor

Colored High Life in Washington Society Exposed

A PhiladelphiaTimes summary describes a distinct colored aristocracy centered on Fifteenth Presbyterian Church in McPherson Square Washington. It names Ex-Senator Bruce Dr Purvis John Langston George Cook and Mrs Bruce as leading figures. The piece notes social exclusivity, high teas and balls, and contrasts with white society while mentioning Red Star Cough Cure and other items in the same column.

Washington Fifteenth Presbyterian Church McPherson Square Bruce Purvis John Langston Hayti Virginia Prof Greener Che Grant Monument Land Wormleys George Cook John F. Cook Creme de la Creme Mr. Grinke Lincoln University Princeton Fred Douglass Uniontown Congressman O'Hara North Carolina St. Augustine's Church Sunday Bee Philadelphia Times Save. K. Cox Thos. L. James St. Jacobs Chicago Ledger

Fraudulent Patent Medicines and Oddities Highlight 19th Century Ad

A jumble of old advertisements touts Tonics and patent cures for diseases and digestive issues. Claims include purgatives and liver tonics, with echoes of Cherokee Remedy and tonics from Buffalo. Ephemeral products push cures for tumors, cancer, and corns alongside household soaps and grooming aids.

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