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Chapman stirs celebrate 4th at Abilene tent event
Abilene July 5 celebration draws crowded trains and a tented gathering loaned by Elder Boles. Dr Thomas N Gunn delivers a sharp oration. P V Rouchez serves as Marshal. J C Russell oversees G A R activities. The day features Base Ball Grand Dance and a large crowd, with Hiawatha Band in uniform. Wheat and corn yields higher than year, chinch bugs reduced after rains. City council discusses streets, alleys, water and electric light issues and payrolls for utility companies.
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Anne
Chapman
Boles
Abilene
Thos. N. Gunn
P.V. Rouchez
L. N. B. Carpenter
J. C. Russell
T. V. Howe
Erwin Fancher
Lilley
Sparks Humphrey
Clifford
Hiawatha
M. H. Curts
E. O. Barker
Nebraska
Ellison & Dawson
L. I. Litts
White
Brown
Smith
Pisle
Bert
Brillhart
Shearer
Leeds
Council Litts
Broadway
Cedar Streets
Augustine & Lebeld
Thompson & McCoy
Mulberry Street
Bonebrake
Water and Electric Light Company