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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1886
Page
4
The Abilene Reflector reports brisk sales of Grant's Memoirs in Kansas, bond plans and public finance talk, and praises Abilene as ahead of Salina with manufacturing, waterworks, rail access, and a strong annual calendar push. It notes fires at D. M. Ferry seed house and a Topeka cracker factory, plus political chatter on bonds and congress candidates.
Epiphany date controversy cited by Living Church while noting January 8 Kansas City Times edition as a landmark issue. The Times, issued in 1868, is praised for its growth, wealth of content, and role as a major western newspaper. City progress and historical illustrated review accompany praise for proprietors and building stature.
The Saline Herald reports readiness to remove incumbents at the land office with three final candidates Palmer Searle and Dickson. The paper advocates Palmer for register and Searle for receiver, noting they are local, capable life long Democrats. It urges rewarding western district voices to strengthen the party.
A call to businessmen to advertise, arguing printers ink drives trade and customer trust. The Clay Center Dispatch cites firms who advertised heavily as gaining better bargains, higher visibility, and stronger pay. It contrasts active advertisers with those who rely on signs and posters, urging timely, attractive ads rather than excuses about cost or effort.
A tale of President Cleveland leaving the White House for church, with his seal brown carriage and Albert the coachman in a fur lined rig. The article notes recent routine, the fine harness, and a vivid domestic anecdote about a doorstep tramp briefly mentioned with a breakfast biscuit gift.
Judge Geddes comments on the Treasury's call of $10,000,000 in bonds proposing equal payment in gold and silver. He notes bondholders seek coin and argues both metals should be used, calling silver discrimination a continuous issue. He plans a speech tracing the national silver fight.
An adjourned Abi lene Board of Trade meeting held Tuesday evening December 20, 1885. President Hazlett called the meeting to order. Minutes of prior meeting read and approved. After routine business a resolution was offered by Theo Mosher and read by the secretary. On motion by C A Hodge the resolution was laid on the table.
The Brooklyn Daily Times reports Charles A. Gardner as Karl the Peddler drew strong crowds last evening with new songs in a Joe Emmet style. The theatre was full and observers expect rising demand for his performances as word of mouth spreads. Also noted is a church card of thanks from United Brethren members for New Year gifts including clothes for the pastor and a dress pattern for his wife.
A New Year gathering at J I Cress home near Abilene brought together about fifty friends for a crystal wedding celebration. Guests enjoyed a grand dinner and shared numerous gifts including center tables, glassware, and various kitchen pieces from multiple well wishers.
The southeast Dickinson Teachers Institute met at Woodbine on December 19 with D. D. Hornaday as President and War Wagoner as Vice President. J. G. Wine served as Secretary. The attendance showed strong teacher commitment, including several distant attendees. A night session debated whether the United States government requires compulsory education. Superintendent Mornaday spoke on teacher mistakes. Music by the Woodbine Band accompanied the event. Adjournment set for Herington on January 15, 1886.
In a Dickinson County discussion, supporters argue bonds for railroad improvements raise land values and tax base, offsetting interest via increased property assessments. They cite a $55,000 township bond example where stock transfers back to townships depend on dividends, and claim land value growth from 5 to 10 dollars per acre across about 30,000 acres plus rail assets would cover interest and spur development.
Residents weigh the advantages of rail bonds arguing they raise property values, attract competition, lower freight costs, and unlock distant markets. Proponents claim sinking funds will gradually liquidate debt over twenty years, improving local prosperity even if the line misses some farms. They urge voters to avoid harming progress by opposing bonds.
A discursive column from Chapman reports on church events, local weather signs, and prospects for oil or coal near a resident’s well. It notes holiday sales, a Catholic church fair, and railway bond talk. Blizzards disrupt town life, with crowded church events and busy merchants balancing hard times.
At a meeting of former Julius A. and George H. Gabauer classmates, resolutions express sorrow and sympathy. They note God’s wisdom in their passing and pledge to honor their memory, with publication requested in a local notice. Annie’s leading low prices for heating and cook stoves appear in the text.
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