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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1884
Page
5
A collage of shop notices sells window shades wallpaper borders and decorations at Sew guts and celebrates numerous bargains. It promotes Refiector office services fire insurance from T C Henry Co and Bonebrake's wagons plus Meerschaum pipes and assorted furniture at low prices. It also urges prompt payments on debts from M Nicollay and advertises Pianos Organs and sewing machines from Sewent and a general sale atmosphere.
A brief notice invites customers to call and examine current stock and obtain pricing. It emphasizes direct inquiry for the latest items and rates.
2 extra copies of the Bar Sector available at Sewell's Book Store, Opera House Book Store, and this office. AJL plows with rolling cutter and chain. 25 teams needed at $1.50 per acre. Plowing starts about July 7. Apply Abilene or to D. S. VanDwyn sec 33 town 14 range 1 east Dickinson County. 16 inch walking or sulky plows preferred.
Local notes recount visits by Mrs Hayes in Topeka and A S Davidson in Kansas City. Danforths and Dryers visit, real estate gains cited, and a big Clay Center picnic planned with Dispatch band. Weathered by rail, education events, church socials, and civic updates animate Central Kansas life.
In May 1882 letters from Santa and New Cambria Kansas praise the Havana Press Drill for drilling wheat and oats. Signatories R L Wilcox Robert J Lank Samual Miller Rost Wheeler Edward Wells say it deposits grain evenly, stands up well in poor seasons, and is superior to Bakers and other drills. Wells bought it on trial and reports even stands and healthier growth.
Local notes detail Mayor McDivitt as a looming Republican candidate for State Senator this fall. The piece also covers civic visits, convention action at Topeka, and a heated Blaine and Logan meeting disrupted by a Cleveland and Hendricks cheer.
Woodbine flourishes with near harvest completion and strong yields. New machinery signals rising finances as a six to eight man bachelor group contrasts with social life. Jones of Woodbine mills shines as a millwright and entrepreneur. A two story school is planned, an election aided by local leaders succeeded. Sabbath school grows with plans for an organ, Read of Clay Center preaches monthly. Corn prospects are excellent, outsiders plow, health remains good aside from Dr Hunter’s distress.
Heavy rain at 2 a m saturated ground seven inches deep. Corn crop outlook doubtful but harvest near completion, with Kansas as the finest on record. Most in the area cut and stacked, with stacking to begin this week. Advices saving grain by stacking in sheafs to pass through sweat for better quality and price.
Diep July 11 1884 Willie H sole son of Maria Vanderbelt aged one year sixteen days funeral Sunday at home conducted by Rev Geo Mer Willie bright attractive boy patient and loving sufferer. light paled at hearth yet joy to upper fold Dr F M Haley located Abilene offers free consultation. caution against buying two promissory notes lost or stolen J L Simin Stray Pony bay with branding left front shoulder and left hip taken near Abilene July 11 1854 owner may claim by proving property and paying expenses Jd W Collins
Farmers are warned that damp or tough wheat is hardly saleable for shipping and may incur freight losses. Wheat must be dry to fetch top prices as elevators refuse damp grain. Camelot firms Giles Gord on, Houws, Parken, and Crane caution growers about elevator damage.
A notice advertises Dr. T . Henry now based in Manhattan will visit Abilene once a month to offer professional services. W. E. Birchmore handles inquiries about a fresh cow for sale and appointments. Berry Bros. promotes gasoline cook stoves praised for safety and economy during the heated term.
Grain sacks offered by Bonebrake's at 4740 Left His Home. A 15 year old boy named Laden left home last Saturday. He is tall, inclined to stoop, and may be in Abilene Kansas area. Last seen near Grouse Lixpow. Any information urged to contact authorities.
Hundreds of farmers visit the ReFllector office to view visiting cards for Indies and gentlemen. Call to see samples and learn about the specialty offered.
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