Local County Board Elected Baker Chairman for Year
The Board of County Commissioners met this morning and elected John W. Baker chairman for the ensuing year. A large amount of freight is being shipped here over the Rock Island with depot platform and freight office crowded with boxes. Community notices list visitors and residents including Col Spivey from Salina, Dr Lewis from Solomon, merchants Atkinson of Woodbine, and others arriving on the Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
John W. Baker
Rock Island
Michael Hofman
Abilene Pire Department
Col. Spivey
Salina
Dr. Lewis
Solomon
Narrow Escape From Drowning Near City River
A local boy named Lenhart nearly drowned yesterday while skating on the river. He ventured onto thin ice where it had been removed and sank through. His companion pulled him to safety onto solid ice after a strenuous effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenhart
New County Officers Take Charge as Sheriff and Deputies Lead
Sheriff D W Nail and Deputies Sherman Ellison and R A Brown along with County Clerk M H Bert and Register of Deeds Walter Nichols assumed offices this morning. Henry Kandt becomes County Commissioner. A juror panel was drawn for the next term, listing Petit Jurors from Abilene and surrounding areas including Korns Newbern, Waird Solomon, Nelson Abilene, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Nail
Sherman Ellison
R. A. Brown
M. IH. Bert
Register of Deeds
Walter Nichols
Henry Kandt
PETIT
David Korns
Newbern
W L Waird
Solomon
F Nelson
Abilene
A McRae
Lyon
John Winter
Logan
DD Fry
Hope
G W Laney
Willowdale
W E Nottorf
Banner
Benj Aschcroft
Flora
P E Calene
Enterprise
Jacob Stauffer
Ridge
Henry Kinderdick
Union
Geo. Ogden
DS Clark
Sylvester Collins
J W Gibson
Jefferson
Jonathan Middleton
William Smith
Liberty
F Augustine
B Strock
G W Colby
K ® Jones
Daniel O'Conner
Fragrant Hill
Predee
Abidene
I Albam
Kinebart
Robes Iaefiner
Alois Spinner
EB Bonebra
Abilene Fire Destroys Berry Bros Mercantile Block
A major blaze gutted the Berry Bros Mercantile Company building at First and Cedar, with estimated losses near 100000 and insurer coverage of 45000 across multiple companies. Firefighters saved nearby structures but the frame shops and tin works nearby burned, while residents mourned uninsured losses to R. C. Markee and others. The cause remains unknown as authorities review the scene and officials plan a new building to replace the old block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Bros. Mercantile Company
Corner First
Cedar Streets
East Wall
West Wall
North Boundry
South Boundry
Abilene
Smith's Drug Store
Berry Bros
G. W H. Cummerland
Michael Hoffman
Jobin Cantwell
Berry Block
R. C. Markee
Markee
Middleton
Lee Capers
A Bros
John
P. J
P. J. Berry
Applegate
D. G. Smith
Fragmentary obituary note for Mrs. J. T. Nicolay
Incomplete OCR fragment notes the remains of Mrs. J. T. Nicolay and mentions associates or events related to her funeral or burial. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Difficulties in Grading Country Schools and the Way Out
A speaker discusses challenges in implementing graded country schools. It covers faulty teacher reports, student readiness, balancing subjects, managing multiple grades, and overcoming patron opposition. Advocates patient gradualism, phased class work, and parental cooperation to improve classification and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educa| Wom
Jefferson
Madison
Unified effort urged for country school grade work
A paper by A C Va Dyke at Chronister school-house urges the adoption of a uniform grade system in country schools. It notes superintendents often resist reform, calls for moral courage and united action, and cites California Virginia and Wisconsin as examples. The speaker hopes for broader public support and smoother cooperation among parents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Virginia
Wisconsin
Commonwealth
A. C. Va Dyke
Chronister
Y M C A Items and Local Notices in Abilene
Abilene notices report Y M C A reading rooms open weekday evenings from 6 30 to 10 00 with a refreshed book and paper selection. Sunday services run 4 to 5 pm. A large meeting occurred yesterday. Geo C Boniface with a dramatic company to perform Streets of Newark at the opera house next Tuesday. City Clerk S S Smith appointed to fill Roger's vacancy. Ice trade strong with abundant supply despite poor weather. Local arrivals and departures note Miss Anna Jacoby's illness and several residents traveling to Hope Beloit Topeka Emporia and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Young Mens’ Christain Association
Kirby's Bank Block
Geo. C. Boniface
Opera
Newark
S. Smith
Roger
S. S
City Council Orders Demolition Of Berry Bros Walls
A special 2:30 PM city council session saw the streets and alleys committee report dangerous walls on Berry Bros Mercantile Co site. D L Pisle moved to sustain the report and authorize the city marshal to pull down the walls immediately. the motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Bros. Mercantile Company
D. L. Pisle
Berry Bros. Mercantile Co
Nicolay and Sutherland Obituaries Mark Solomon Week
Mrs. J T Nicolay’s body was taken to Abilene on Saturday and her funeral held in Abilene Monday. Mrs Will Sutherland’s service occurred Sunday in the M E church with Rev Caseley presiding. she leaves two young children. Solomon residents express deep sympathy for Mr Nicolay as community prayer meetings are held across churches this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Nicolay
Abilene
Frankie Baker
Nicolay
Will Sutherland
Mr. Caseley
E. E. Lewis
Solomon
Dr. King
W. ¥. Smart
Riley County
C. M. Caseley
Dr. Lewis
Messrs. Sullivan
Whitley
Geo. Merriam
J.T. Nicolay
Brookville
Maxwell
Monte- Hima
M. E
W. V. Sprart
J. Y. Nicolay
W. G. Ferguson
Farmers State Bank
Aldrich
A. Woodry
Salomon
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
G A R and Ladies Relief Corps Install Officers
Public installation of G A R officers led by Post commander David Mattison in district court room with R A Brown Elston Messinger Peters Huggins Close East wood Jennings and a Ladies Relief Corps slate led by Mrs O L Moore and others. After the ceremony visiting comrades heard speeches by Rev Murray Russell and J P Campbell with remarks by P Anderson and outgoing Q M Reagan on loyalty and future prospects. The event ended after a lengthy literary production and was deemed a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court Room
Court House
David Mattison
R. A. Brown
8. Elston
Q. M
Wm. Messinger
F. F. Peters
D. Huggins
F. W. Close
O.G
A. UC. Eastwood
Q. M.S
M. W. Jennings
Rev. Murray and
Russel
Chapman Post
J.P. Campbell
P. Anderson
Mattison
Q. M. Reagan
Mortuary notices and society events in local 1888 items
Obituary notices for Mrs Elizabeth Dunlap of Fairview in Wheatland township note her death by hemorrhage at home and funeral held Monday at 11. Prominent locals named include Mrs McDivitt honored by retiring presidency, Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs Todd’s Seventh street, and Rev Louis Zalmer receiving an honor from Hobart College. Other items mention Santa Fe train arriving on time, Northeast Convocation meeting in Lawrence, and various social group notes. Residents Henry Litts, H McKahan, John J Berry, Jonas Freet referenced in brief personal news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dunlap
Benjamin Dunlap
Fairview
Wheatland Township
Ngs
Northeast Convocation
The
Episcopal Church
Lawrence
K. D. Whist
May Scherer
Myrtle CagPeNtes
Louis Zalmer
All Saints’ Church
Omaha
Neb
Hobart College
Feee W. RC
Teair
McDivitt
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. H. Todd
Seventh Street
P. J. Stoppano
City News: Residents Arrive And Depart By Santa Fe
Cleveland's P H L Cherry stays at the Stanton while Rev Stauffer arrives westward on the Santa Fe. John Blevins steps off the Santa Fe passenger this morning. Sheriff Naill among today’s sick. Hutchinses return home by afternoon train. Cooper returns from Manchester. Stevens and Miss North travel from Solomon at noon. Perry Meadows head home to Downs. Hurds back from Kansas City last night. Clewell visits C C Wyandt in the city. Mrs Dewar recovering from sickness. Mrs Bright confined sick with Dr Hazlett attending. Eisenhower arrives this morning from Plaza. Seeds leave for Junction City to visit her ill daughter. William Peck, formerly of this county, conducts probate business today. Rev Bright leaves noon for Sunday-school work in Shawnee and Jackson counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. HL. Cherry
Cleveland
Ohio
Stanton
Rev. Stauffer
Santa Fe
John Blevins
David W. Naill
Geo. Hutchins
J.J. Cooper
Manchester
Mr. Stevens
Miss North
Solomon
Perry Meadows
Downs
G. W. Hurd
Kansas City
J. Clewell
C.C. Wyandt
John Dewar
J. A. Bright
Dr. Hazlett
John J. Eisenhower
Plaza
Our City
A. 3
Seeds
Junction City
I. E. Seeds
William Peck
Day Station
Washington County
JS. Bright
First National Bank Elects Officers and Directors
At a board meeting the First National Bank elected officers for the coming year. J. E. Bonebrake was chosen president with G. W. Ilurd as vice president. Theo Mosher to act as cashier. Directors named include J. E. Bonebrake Theo Mosher John W. Baker G. W. Iford and J. B. Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
J. E. Bonebrake
G. W. Ilurd
Theo. Mosher
Theo, Mosher
John W. Baker
G. Wiford
J. B. Case
Leap Year Ball Preparations At Stanton House
All preparations for the leap year ball at the Stanton house are complete for tomorrow night. The event promises to be the grandest of its kind in our city as ladies spare no effort and the Fort Riley orchestra is engaged, guaranteeing attendees will not regret it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Stanton House
Fort Riley
The Library Magazine January 7 1888 issue highlights
The January 7 1888 Library Magazine features The First Chapter of Genesis by Prof W Gray Elmslie Captured Brides in Far Cathay from Blackwood s Magazine The Time It Takes to Think by J McK Cattell Kinglake s evasion of the Crimea from the Wall Mall Gazette Mr Donnelly and Shakespeare from The Athene and others Single copies three cents 1 00 a year Order direct not sold by dealers John B Aupen publisher 393 Pearl St New York 216 Clark St Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gray Elmslie
Far Cathay
Blackwood’s
J. McK. Cattell
Kinglake
Crimea
Wall Mall
John B. Aupen
Pearl St
New York
Clark St
Chicago
Drive Whist Club Enjoys Evening at West Third Street
The Abilene Drive Whist Club met at Ed Tamaker's home on West Third Street for a pleasant evening. O Wyandt and Ed Hamaker entertained. sixteen couples attended across eight tables. First prize went to Mike Malott and Frances Humphrey. C C Wyandt and May Barker won booby prizes. Dancing followed the games and a late supper at 11:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Drive
Ed. Tamaker
West Third Street
O. Wyandt
Ed. S. Hamaker
Mike Malott
Frances Humphrey
C.C. Wyandt
May Barker
Obituary Notices From Cheever Township Dees and Welcome
Mrs. Frederick Dees of Cheever township died yesterday from consumption at age 42. Funeral held today at River Brethren church. Joan Jackson and family report J E Welcome, who died of heart disease last Monday at age 60. Welcome resided in Cheever township. community expresses sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Dees
Cheever Township
River Brethren Church
Joan Jackson
Bennington
J. E. Welcome
Welcome
Jackson
Board of Trade Elects Officers for Ensuing Year in Abilene
The board of trade met last evening and elected Geo. C. Sterl as president Chas A Gregory as first vice president J H Brady as second vice president W L Miller as secretary A E Bishop as treasurer and directors A C Bowig C H Sebold C G C Staler E Sewell J B Case A Hodge and Simon Rothschild. The note lauds Abilene Kansas for progress and unity and cites hopes for greater results with new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Geo. C. Sterl
Chas.a. Gregory
J. H. Brady
W.L Miller
A. E. Bishop
A. C. Bowig
C. H. Sebold
C. G C. Staler
E. Sewell
J.B. Case
A. Hodge
Simon Rothschild
Abilene
Kansas
Teachers Institute Offers Pleasant Profitable Meeting
A detailed account of the Teachers Institute’s program emphasizing music in school, primary language, history teaching, geography, school apparatus, and a foreign emigration discussion. Notable speakers include J. F. Landis and O. L. Bates, with evening sessions, and arrangements for Banner City on February 4 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vianda
Anna Lesher
Bates
Whisler
Biedersd Vanten
Lida Humble
J. F. Landis
Messrs
Bsa
O. L. Bates
Kimmerly
Landis
Banner City
H. M. Reauh
D. W. Holmes
G. B. Allen
Longfellow
J. H
Neisley
B. J. Anes
King
C. E. Bugh
B. J. Crosswhite
Neg
Ford
J. I. Neisley
Lida
Mary Humble
Sean
Unclaimed Letters Listed by Abilene Post Office
Week ending January 11 posts a roster of unclaimed mail. Names include Miss Mable Annettonit, Pred, Adame Pred, Aldrich, Helle, Belts, Hure, Bedder, Jenkton Lydia M, Ming, Sweeney Ida Mins Michallhare, and others. Patrons with letters should say advertised and give the date. A G Buewanan P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Alle
Mable Annettonit
Lee
Alben Chus
Alexander
Adame
Aldrich
Beaver & Strickley
Helle
Hell
Carrie L
Hure
Patrick
Bedder
Wim Baster Ben Ficooks
Jr Harker
Flemming Jacob Muter
Mosker Jenkton
Lydia M
Thomas LE Jacquet
John Lewis
Ming Mit Sweeney
Ida Mins
Michallhare
Mr Sailor
Martin J P Vail
Mattie G
Mire
McOr
Marty Palmeke
Public Sale Notice of Lincoln Township Livestock Auction
Public sale advertised for Section 16 Lincoln township on Tuesday January 24 at 10 o'clock. Items listed include two year old grade Hereford cattle, four cows and heifers, calves, a Thoroughbred Hereford bull, a brown horse about five years old, several hogs, and a pair of llamas. Sale held at Van's Little Red Store, down stairs, 113-42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uesday
Sale
Tyrey
Van's Little Red
Down Ataire
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joan M. Gleissner
East Side
Broadway
Cor
L. H. Litts & Co., Proprietors
July Atkinson
Woodbine
D. C. Bitting
B.F. Rice
Jim Cox
St. Joe
Esq
Gillett and Wim. Tim
Monroe Markham
Blanton
Aug Kandt
Lyon Twp
Editor Litts
Atchison
Geo, Hutchins
Wife
Lincoln County
Joseph Lightner
Beatrice
Rerxcror
Amos H. Hayes
G. Hamaker & Cos
Salvation Army
Clay Center
Jack Coffman
Quincy
Ill
Hr. J. Putman
Lillie V. Sherman
Mrs. Meadows
May
Kas
Mr. Meadows
M. Kaay
Aminee
Anna Jacoby
Jack Dillon
Hopkinsville
Kansas Farmers Insurance Company
Emporia
M.L. Dunnett
Edith Patton
A. E. Bishop & Co
Beloit
J. J. Miller
Herington
Sheriff's Office
M. H
James Culbertson
Topeka
State Board of Agriculture
Mrs. C
W. Gregory
Des Moines
Iowa
David Huggins
Gregory
Huggins
City Council
Solomon News and Notes
Mortuary
Henry Litts
H. McKahan
West
John J. Berry
Jonas Freet
Man
the Library Magazine
Drive Whist Club
Mortucry
Petrubet
Sewell's
Wallon Eesary
Il Soidty
Clevane
Dra
Ghildren Gry
Pitgher
Teachers’ Institute
Southwest Institute
A. G. Buewanan, P.M
Lincoln Township
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