21 Jul 1887
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1887
Page
1
Local notices report George Huffman and Trobbs Parker shipping hogs as Abilene and nearby towns grapple with crime and public issues. A fatal shooting near Brookville leaves Crawford facing homicide claims amid cattle disputes, while cholera infantum claims Millard Mourer. Wells Fargo express service expands with new office at depot and Blevins storage plans.
At the Real Estate Exchange meeting last night a large excursion to Abilene and an auction sale of lots were arranged. J I McMaster & Co will handle all details. Departures will begin from Kansas City St Joe and Topeka and arrival is set for August 2. The T P A session may extend to that date.
Minneapolis man W A Cormack vanished after facing deeper troubles than first thought. Creditors include an Abilene firm set to lose 1800 dollars. He misappropriated funds for Minneapolis groups, notably 90 dollars for the Woman's Relief Corps. A house and lot was placed on record the day he disappeared, though deed had been in his wife’s possession since May. He even ordered three gasoline store shipments to eastern friends, suggesting impaired judgment.
Abilene man F. A. Smalley traveled to Stockton Kansas where the district court held an extra session to examine him for admission to the bar. A three member examining committee reported unanimously in his favor after a two hour rigorous test. The senior member praised his high achievement remarking it the best exam he had heard in Kansas. Judge Pratt praised the student and the FLECTOR sent congratulations on admission to practice in Kansas courts.
Route Agent Campbell of Wells Pargo Co. went east this morning after spending yesterday in the city. During his stay he named C. F. Estes as agent for the company at Abi lene. Charley is popular, always willing to please and accommodate.
The institute opened this morning with 94 enrollments and Prof. Cook supplied anatomy teaching with White's physiological manikin. Notable visitors included the Rev. Humphrey and poet teacher M. Marger. Mr. Harger will be principal of the Hope school next year. Several teachers from Hancock and Delphos attended, and a Gazette reporter joined to see the electricity powered press demonstration after 7:30 p.m. The enrolled members include Diehl Betz, Chapman, Lillie Murphy, Sutphens Mill, B. C. Swank, Woodbine, S. M. Lesher, W. L. Lesher, Mary Howland, Cora M. Lott, Abilene, Bertha Read, Sutphen's Mill, Mrs. A. H. Riggs, A. C. Deitz.
The Abilene Street Railway tests a new device claimed to stop horses by lifting them briefly with a brake-linked tackle on a car. Spectators observe as mules are hoisted two feet and lowered, amid humorous excitement and talk of patent rights and state territory sales.
Shugh, youngest son of Sheriff Miller, is seriously ill with a threatened typhoid fever. Sunday school scholars from the M. E. church are picnicking in the park at Abilene South Park.
Dr. Oakwood tends Morris who suffered a fractured skull after a club blow at the railroad camp north of the city and expects recovery. Tony Welby of the C. K.N. boarding outfit crushed his foot when a rail fell last night. the injured limb was treated by Dr. Oakwood this morning.
Keller and Tisdale list corn at 15 cents and potatoes from 50 to 75, turnips 40 to 50, cucumbers 8 to 10 per dozen, peas and beans 60 per peck, cabbage 4 cents per pound, beets 75 cents, bushes and apples $2, eggs 10 to 12, butter 8 to 12. John E. Bonebrake bought a Frank Worley double coach harness for $100, described as genuine rubber with gold tips, signaling Frank Worley’s lead in horse and turf goods.
Thomas Doyle, a C. K. and W railroader, traveled to Kansas City recently and returned in an excited state. He appeared at the local establishment last night and met with the mayor this morning, resulting in the standard fines or penalties. He is today enforcing city duties due to lack of funds.
The gun club will relocate its grounds to the Henry tract, donated for free use, and construct new buildings there. W. C. Silvey, a year member who has not shot much, will compete henceforth as a crack shot likely to post strong scores.
H. Barker is due in Abilene from Portland, Maine with his family and belongings to establish Abilene National Bank as president. The bank will organize after arrival and open in the former Kansas Farm Mortgage Company building to serve the public.
Pro bate Judge Leeds granted a marriage license this morning to Albert Dushane of Stitt Kansas aged 26 and Viola Rolds of Alida Kansas aged 22 The long license drought is broken and the community welcomes the renewal of marriage formalities and vows.
E. T. Ellison sold his Vine Street residence to C. B. Knight of Boston for 5500 to move elsewhere. Yesterday he repurchased it for 6000, deciding not to leave Abilene and remaining one of the city's best citizens. The note cost him 500 to learn it was impossible to forswear Abilene after settling there.
Morning breeze energizes teachers as classes are arranged alphabetically and attendance is strictly enforced. L P Main of New England Publishing Co. promotes the Journal of Education and the American Teacher while Reisner of Illinois observes. Visitors Miss Rugh and Miss Collins attend recitations. St Peter presides at the organ. choir members Stauffer and Keefer join. County Superintendent Ford invites all interested to visit daily from 8 to 12 with courteous treatment.
A Belknap merchant reports a severe cholera morbus outbreak last summer that prostrated nearly every resident. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy from Ot tumwa with immediate relief and widespread praise. The note includes ads for local services and goods, from barbering to abstracts and real estate trades.
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