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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1887

Page

5

Kenyon's clearance sale and local notices

The page lists multiple local items including Kenyon's clearance sale with discounts, special January sale on chinaware and glassware at John Bennett's, and promotions for Kirby's Bank loans. It notes Mrs Dr Gish's serious illness and a fire marshal confirmation. It mentions weather, theft of blankets, a sleigh ride mishap, and Ed Stevens starting his own barber business.

Ed. Stevens Henry Hunter Kirby's Bank

Local ads note discounts and lodging options

The notice lists rooms for rent at Kirby's Bank with furnished or unfurnished options and a cash discount at Banos clearance sale on 16 Broadway offering 20 percent off on dry goods hats boots and shoes woodenware tinware and queen s ware. It also records Chapman county high school trustees appointed by the county commissioners O L Thisler A M Crary B W Peck O Ball W L Simmons and C G Hawk. W H Smith Co reports a new Mosler safe burglar and fire proof with one section used as Billy s sleeping area.

Banos Great Clearance Broadway New County Chapman O. L. Thisler A.M. Crary B. W. Peck O. Ball W. L. Simmons C. G. Hawk W. H. Smith & Co Mosler, Bowen & Co Billy

January Clearance Sale at Bennett and Kenyon’s Goes Big

Special sale notices advertise January bargains at John Bennett's for chinaware glassware lamps and table cutlery. Kenyon's at 16 Broad Way promotes a great clearance attracting attention with goods nearly given away.

John Bennett's Berry Bros. Mercantile Co Kenyon’s 16 Broad Way John Bennett’s

Mary Thrush Placed In Topeka Insane Asylum

A young woman named Mary Thrush was declared violently insane last week due to distress over her love affairs. She was taken to the Topeka insane asylum on Friday by Sheriff Miller. On Sunday, Rev. P. Webber of Leavenworth, a general mission preacher, will begin a two week mission at St. John's church in this city.

Mary Thrush P. ©. Webber Episcopal Church Leavenworth St. John’s Church

John Bennett's Special Sale on Porcelain and Glassware

Salina city authorities demand a 25 dollar yearly license per car from the street railway company. The Journal notes the car company disputes the demand and refuses payment. On Monday car drivers were arrested but posted bail. Messrs.

Salina Street Railway Messrs

Owl Pharmacy and Cutlery at John Bennett's

A white young man, John Black, was seen stealing a blouse at Simon Rothschild's clothing house last week. He pled guilty before Justice Quinn and faced a $23.35 penalty for the act. Moonlit nights bring social outings as sleighing and skating draw crowds. Santa Fe surveyors mapped a permanent city route in Monday work, with U P and Santa Fe lines planned to run parallel near the courthouse grounds and First street.

John Black Simon Rothschild Justice Quinn Santa Fe Court House First Street U. P

Sutherland & Co. Assigns for Creditors in Solomon City

Solomon City firm Sutherland & Co. assigned for the benefit of creditors amid surprise for a business with strong local growth. County commissioners voted two thousand dollars for an iron bridge over Mud creek on West Third Street, with the balance to be raised by west side residents. the project is described as a long overdue improvement.

Mud Creek West Third St West Side Kenyon Santa Fe Tthe L. B. Johns Abilene L. B. Johns Carriage Works Bce Eeeeee Ence Board of County Commissioners Henry Kandt A. V. Jewett Prof Cook Solomon Co. Supt

Dickinson County map cuts offered for merchants use

The Owl Pharmacy and the Board of Trade order free map cuts of Dickinson County showing railroads for merchants to advertise the county. Frank Givens returns from Salina jail after a sixty day sentence for illegal liquor sales. the old county commissioners released him before adjournment. Everyone is glad at his commutation, especially Frank.

Board of Trade Dickinson County Frank Givens Salina Board of County Commissioners Frank

Bennett and Reagan grocery firm dissolves by consent

The grocery firm of Bennett and Reagan has been dissolved by mutual consent with Reagan retireing. John Bennett will continue to carry on the business as a young popular entrepreneur with a large patronage. He plans to maintain a neat attractive establishment.

Bennett & Reagan Reagan John Bennett John

Owl Pharmacy Special Sale for January

A general meeting of the fire department was held Saturday night. Henry Harnish was elected treasurer, vice Simon Rothschild. Frank Van Doren was elected secretary, both for unexpired terms. Sexton, Folk and White were appointed to audit treasury accounts. funds to be placed with Mr Hamish, who was required to save $100 bonds.

Henry Harnish Simon Rothschild Frank van Doren Messrs Sexton, Folk and White Treasury Hamish

Special Sale at Joan Bennetts for China Ware and Glassware

January sale highlights items on china ware glassware lamps and table cutlery at Joan Bennetts. The clipped exchange adds a humorous long quotation about Kansas progress and persistence.

Local notes on residents and visitors in Salina area

George Weeks came down from Salina Monday. G. B. Maxwell of the U P road spent last Sunday in town. J. G. Armitage is in Kansas City buying goods for his establishment. Mrs. M. M. Bowman attends the Woman's Suffrage Convention at Topeka. Harrison Flora gone to Topeka for the legislature session. Dr S Steelsmith formerly of Gold Hill Col located in the city. Rev Antrim conducted services at St Johns church Sunday. Rev A Jacobs the evangelist preached at the Baptist church Sunday. Rev Morrison conducts a ten days mission at the Episcopal church in Salina. F Winger of Marysville guests of Peter Minick. Dr W Mansfield returns from Scottsville where his wife is visiting. Rev Dr Welsher of the Baptist church conducts meetings in Solomon City this week. John Preston Campbell returns from six weeks in Massachusetts. Mrs C A Cline of Bunkerhill spent last week with the Bonebrakes. F W Close leaves for Cedar Rapids Iowa to attend the American Breeders Association.

George Weeks Salina G. B. Maxwell U. P. Road J. G. Armitage Kansas City Antrim St. John’s Church A. Jacobs Baptist Church Morrison Episcopal Church F. Winger Marysville Peter Minick W. Mansfield Scottsville Dr. Welsher the Baptist Church Solomon City John Preston Campbell Massachusetts C. A. Cline Bunkerhill City W. S. H. Bonebrake W. Shearer Gettysburg Mart G. W. Ogden & Co Bridget Maggie Kate Berry P. J. Berry Minnie J. J. Berry Mt. St. Marys Academy Leavenworth Kk. M. White Edward Melville Billy Smith Bonebrake & Rice Rochester N. Y C. I. Levi Lottie L. S

Abilene Readies for State G R Encampment Plans

Abilene leaders mobilize committees across wards to host the state Grand Army encampment. They aim to accommodate 5,000 visitors over four days, with private homes, churches, and public buildings used for lodging and meals to showcase hospitality and boost local enterprise.

Court House MacDivitt W. L. Allison B. W. O'Hay B. F. Nelson J. J. Berry H. J. Hodge C. G. Bessey George Scherer W. H. Childs Jacob Schopp J. B. Warfield C. J. McDivitt J.B. Edwards F. M. Upshaw J. B. Case Geo. Snyder L. I. Long McDivgitt Abilene

County Commissioners proceed on road and school matters

Proceedings list viewers reports and road openings including Oesterich road, appoint trustees for Chapman high school with bonds at 500 each, fund a 2000 appropriation to Abilene for Mud Creek bridge, 30 to Dickinson County Agricultural Association, adopt treasurer examiners report, publish poor farm superintendent report, lay over Joshua Norman bridge petition, fill Hope township treasurer vacancy, print bar docket tabled, appoint viewers on Schael road, open McMaster road 80 feet wide, adopt township bonds, review Schwendun road, vote to reconsider Murphy road damages rejected, warrants totaling 43 issued over three years, Baker named notary and mayor.

N. Blevins I. W. Kandt J. W. Baker G. W. Hurd Richard Waring Oesterich Road O. L. Thisler A. M. Crary B. W. Peck O. Ball W.L. Simmons CG. Hawk Chapman City of Abilene Mud Creek Third Dickinson County Agricultural Association E. Brunson Simon Rotschild Joshua Norman Buckeye J. N. Cary Hope Township Wm. Koch Hill Schwendun Murphy Road Baker

Hook and Ladder Company elects officers at Friday meeting

William Messenger was re elected foreman and Frank Lott first assistant foreman. Several members dropped from the active roll and nineteen new ones added. At the Board of Trade meeting Tuesday officers were elected with A C Romig as President J S Kelley first vice president A Bishop second vice president and C A Hodge treasurer. Glass window blinds are praised for color variety durability light diffusion and privacy without painting or fading.

Hook and Ladder Company William Messenger Frank Lott Board of Trade A. C. Romig J. 8. Kelley A. Bishop C.A. Hodge R. J. Finley F. A. White Hi. H. Bert L. H. Faulkner J.B. Case A. TI. Paul H. J. Hodge

Berry Marries Miss Bain In Concordia Ceremony

On Sunday morning at 9 in the Catholic church John F. Berry and Miss Mary Bain were united in marriage by Rev. J. F. Leary. Berry, son of Patrick J. Berry of Berry Bros Mercantile Co, recently started his own clothing and furnishing goods house in Concordia. The couple will reside in Concordia with wishes for success and happiness.

John F. Berry Mary Bain J. F. Leary Jot F. Berry Patrick J. Berry Berry Bros. Mercantile Co Concordia Miss Bain

Our New and Old County Officers Take Charge

The county holds moving day as new officers and the old guard exchange duties at the courthouse Judge Culbertson and Judge Wim Pitt Seeds praised the incoming leaders The retiring clerk Mr Davidson departs after years of service with praise District Clerk role lauded for strong leadership D D Hornaday exits as Superintendent of Public Instruction and J S Ford named new head of schools Stein succeeds Turd and becomes a top county commissioner

Court House W. VP. Leeds Culbertson Wim. Pitt Seeds Martin Vanburen Brillhart Davidson Brillhart D. D. Hornaday Rome J. S. Ford Turd Stein

Fire Sale Promises Bargains Despite Proprietor Absence

Ladies and gents hand satchels offered at 50 cents from an advertised fire sale. Goods priced at a dollar, to be sold while the proprietor is away in Salina on important business, with expectation of remaining as a guest in a public institution for some time.

Salina

Ill-Timed Tales and Theater Troupe Highlights

A fragmentary column mixes humor about a one-eyed editor jailed over unpaid papers and a Tennessee tale of desperate marital threats. It then extols Hood's Calenda r Almanac, plus a lengthy note on Bill Nye's critique of the wealthy ill and a local Arlington Club staging of The Lancashire Lass with praise for Jelrick Johnson and Miss Anne Jordan, praising the cast, crew, and orchestra's performance.

Arlington Club Abilene Jelrick Johnson M. H. Curis Heck Anne Jordan Ruth Kirby Mac Barnes Ts Ore

Market Quote Bundle for Grains and Hogs

Oats two cups rye thirty cents No. 2 red wheat fifty three cents No. 2 soft wheat sixty cents Hogs from three seventy five to four dollars per hundredweight Grain prices listed in a compact market roundup reflecting supply and demand in a local agricultural market.

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