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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1887
Page
4
L Strother and Henry Litts publish appeals for readers to settle dues. The note recalls subscribers behind on payments, offers partial relief, and requests 50 cents per subscriber. The issue also covers political moves, railroad schemes, and a forthcoming illustrated edition to advertise Abilene and Dickinson County.
Beloit citizens interview Joab Mulvane president of the Chicago Kansas and Western railway. The Beloit committee includes L J Best H H Dodge W H Houghton F Charlesworth T J Morris and H B Woodberry. They offer inducements for the Santa Fe to extend toward their town as surveys and location push toward Abilene Strong City and beyond. Barnum on advertising and printer's ink highlighted as building business confidence through weekly newspaper ads.
A lengthy editorial favorable to Charles Stuart Parnell argues he remains Ireland’s preeminent leader, surpassing Gladstone and Dillon in dedication and impact. It lauds Parnell’s unity of opposing factions, notes Gladstone’s shifts, and calls for honoring Parnell above all Irish statesmen. The piece also recounts editor battles and a local tale of resilience in the newspaper trade.
Erwin Faucher serves as temporary banker for the city and is praised for skill. Winter arrives with vigor and a cold snap reports 20 degrees below zero. Abroad visitors meet friends while the cash system nears change. locals with no credit welcome it. A J Poor days spent overseeing Lincoln Center elevator. Public school exhibitions scheduled. Prof Holmes and Miss Erwin praised. Union prayer meetings alternate between M E and Cantionalist churches. Barber Calvin Wagner invites old friends for a chat. Dawson and Ellison ship two hog cars, farmers urged to bring grain and stock. Sleigh bells ring, best sleighing in years. Poll books open for 1887 registration in Abilene. voters must register before elections. Jan 5 1887, J C Rover City Clerk.
Publication notice from the Salina land office in Dickinson County takes the Abilene district court 1887 hearing for the East eight and West eight land claim. Mentioned are registrars and Abilene residents John Meal Jacob Faust and Crowel of S.M. Patwer, with Reddick H. as party.
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