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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1884
Page
4
The Abilene Reflector notes weekly circulation nearing 1500 copies and mentions several political opinions. It critiques Rex Bergen, hints at Cleveland and Tilden at the Chicago convention, and rails against prohibition and party fault lines. It calls for renewed Republican vigor or reform before the next March deadline.
A historical editorial critique argues the Republican Party betrays prohibition by backing policy over principle. It denounces St Joan and A. Martin, claiming independents will reject Martix while favoring Gov. Glick for honesty and consistent stance against liquor interests. The piece frames the conflict as a test of integrity, not partisan loyalty.
The letter-essay critiques Governor Glick and prohibition rhetoric, noting hypocrisy among denouncers and defenders alike. It argues that prohibition politics distort morality, with figures like John and Brutus cited as examples, urging readers to judge without flattery.
A Gazette reporter in the southeastern county gauges anti prohibition sentiment and finds that Martin is framed as anti prohibition to keep the Republican party intact. Voters oppose prohibition and favor Gov. Glick, viewing him as certain.
A Denver Telegram reports growing opposition to Grover Cleveland in New York and uncertainty over his presidential nomination. It notes the Chicago convention will still undergo thorough scrutiny, while Democrats seek harmony amid Republican dissension. The piece also covers Neal Dow and Maine politics impacting Blaine, and a Kansas judge’s report of an oil strike near Morrison, with Miller ranch oil yielding about two barrels per day.
Narvesting dominates the season as fine weather aids corn work. N Snook completes stone work on M D Herington's block. A P Dehoff charivari was premature ahead of a marriage. Shorea observed in mice poo last Saturday with 17 ladies attending. The Methodist church nears completion and services will have a place. Tuscan to open a new store room in thirty days. J W Chandler to occupy the south part of Herington's block as a store room. A hardware store is rising on the lot west of the new stone block. Aunt Tom.
The note lists Baptist church services at 11 a.m on Sundays and 9 45 a.m on one Sunday, with Thursday evening meetings at 7 30. It also states Presbyterian church services at 10 45 a.m and 7 30 p.m on Sundays with Sunday school at 9 30 a.m and a Wednesday prayer meeting. A visitor welcome is extended.
The Dickinson County Normal Institute in Abilene Kansas opens Monday July 28 with a superior faculty led by J M Greenwood conductor and instructors J D McLaren and W S Jenks. Tuition is one dollar plus one dollar exam fee. Courses focus on practical district and graded school methods, certificate upon completion, and public lectures by state educators.
A writer challenges a Chronicle remark about a prominent American statesman, defending historical accuracy and accusing the author of regressing to stale stump speech tactics. The piece labels the critic a Ben Butler advocate and denounces the misuse of fifteenth-year-old lies by backwoods orators.
Harvest at hand with wheat good and corn oats thriving. July eighth convention aims to name the next president amid confirms of Blaine as unfit. Enterprise notes Sunday preachings, fireworks, political rumors, migration of Henry Martin to Solomon City, and steady mail delivery except Blaine’s record.
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