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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1887
Page
4
A long Abilene Reflector column urges cementing a reform agenda before the Kansas legislature. It advocates limiting railroad aid, opposing bond favoritism to real estate interests, calls for civil service reform and people election of U.S. senators, and forecasts a spring boom for Abilene with steady investment and growth. It discusses monopolies, tariff topics, and civic pride amid local political debate.
A Troy editorial argues that a winter statute allowing railroad conductors to collect extra fares from passengers who do not buy tickets before boarding should be repealed. It contends the law is unnecessary and unjust, targets innocent riders, and favors monopolies and railroads, urging the Republican legislature to act in the people’s interest.
Justice Magie rules no field owner may erect fences without considering neighboring animals habits and potential injuries. The ruling, if sustained, could injure the barbed wire industry as manufacturers weigh an appeal to higher courts.
A New Jersey legislator proposed a joint resolution urging Congress to amend the constitution so U S Senators are elected by the people. The move, welcomed by applause, targets reform but notes that current methods rely on state legislatures for six year terms. It argues the Senate should curb excesses but warns many lawmakers now act for corporate interests.
The Southwest Dickinson Teachers Institute will meet Saturday February 12 1887 at 1 30 p m in Highland district No 3. The program includes Music Abbess of Welcome physiology The Circulation object lessons arithmetic and rhetoric. Evening discussion asks whether religion should be taught in public schools with affirmative by C G 7 and negative by J F Landis. Committees on music and arrangements named.
Citizens of Union Centre met Friday for a literary program led by vice President Niesley in President Ackers absence. Rhetorical exercises impressed attendees while Misses Katie and Gracie Lower received special notice. The Women Suffrage debate yielded engaging points as visitors from the City of the Plains were welcomed. Adjournment set for next Friday at o clock with warm invitation to return.
Abilene visitor Mrs A J Cowles spent Sunday in Chapman visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Carpenter Erwin Fancher has become a jeweler and serves as banker pro tem Mrs A L Graham returns from Manhattan where she kept house for her uncle in Batavia Mrs G A Talbot of Batavia visits friends in the city Miss Franklin of Junction City is hosted by editor H G Boles Album awarded to the most popular young lady at a Saari man free musical event Miss Nellie Sheeran the winner Reverend and Mrs McWright of Fort Hope visit Chapman Dawson Ellison ship hogs A J Poor ships a carload similar shipments made.
Ellison has returned from extended business, buying grain and plans to establish an elevator in the town. A Saturday opera house entertainment drew strong local interest with the novice actors delivering a well received performance of Out in the Streets. Logan Fancher as Col Wayne and Little Miss Maggie Erwin drew cheers, while John Coversil and Mabel Roe starred in The Dutchman's Ghost. Forbes orchestra and Prof Holmes quartet provided music.
A reader from Abilene Kansas testifies after fifteen years suffering from piles and spending over a thousand dollars without relief. The letter praises Dr Oakwood Infirmary for a cure without surgery, minimal pain, and urges others to seek treatment. Signed by Joan W Brown dated January 23 1887.
Sheriff sale notice from the Clerk of the District Court of Dickinson County lists defendants Oscar C. Tilton, B. Hoffman, J. D. Trostle and others in a mortgage or lien case. The sale is ordered by the court and to be conducted according to Kansas law.
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