Sewett's ad lists stock in windows and wallpapers
The notice promotes 100 sales window shares 200 varieties wallpaper and 400 varieties borders and decorations at Sewett's with urging to visit for prices and job work. It also mentions Bercecron office contact and warns of rising prices. Wahl Bros. Broadway Meat Market advertises beef steaks roasts mutton pork and pays top prices for sides.
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Sewett’s
Sewets’s
Wahl Bros
Broadway
Sewell’s
Nortford
Lowell
T. E. Sewell
Call to inspect stock and obtain pricing
A short notice invites readers to call and examine available stock and receive price information. The item emphasizes direct inquiry for current inventory and costs.
Abilene notes signal community life and civic fray
Local items capture social visits and church events as Abilene plans a temperance festival and harvest home picnic at the Fair Grounds. Readers learn of rail excursion bargains, young ladies and music classes, and calls for flag gift to the military company amid political ratification rallies for Cleveland and Hendricks.
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Abilene
B. 1
Fair Grounds
Democratic Rally Planned in Chapman on August Second
A democratic rally is set for Chapman on Saturday August 2 inviting all democrats and supporters to attend. Organizers Onper and Copparre encourage broad participation in this community event.
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Chapman
Onper
Copparre
Military Matters In Abilene Organizes Third Regiment
Company K of the 3rd Regiment Kansas National Guard formed last Friday by electing Judge James Culbertson as Captain Ed Humphrey as First Lieutenant W E Gleissner as Second Lieutenant and Sheriff F J Miller as Sergeant Major Four Sergeants and eight Corporals were named. The unit will be mustered in by Adjutant General Moonlight at McCurdy Hall Friday night with a pre muster business meeting Thursday to detail a detachment for the arrival.
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Regt
James Culbertson
Ed. Humphrey
W. E. Gleissner
J. Miller
Abilene
McCurdy Hall
Abilene Fire Damages Buildings on Texas Street
Fire broke out Wednesday around three o clock in a row of wooden structures on Texas street between Durkee s store and Lickman s saloon. Damage listed at Durkee s stock water damage about 300, Durkee s building 150 to 200 insured none. Hickman building about 200 uninsured. saloon escaped. Fire departments contained blaze. several fire units noted. Also report of a Clay Center picnic party visiting Abilene with a band performance and positive reception. A late week storm flooded Chapman creek and delayed Industry bridge work. new approach roads to Wakefield planned to boost grain trade. Local coal finds in Black Hills reported with nine inch vein. Democrats pleased with Chicago convention ticket and platform led by Cleveland and Hendricks, with Governor Glick.
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Texas Street
Durkee
Wim. Lickman
Pic-Nic
Clay Center
Abilene
Christian Sunday School
Dispatch
Chapman Creek
Industry
Wakefield
Abi- Jene
Black Hills
Chicago
Cleveland
Hendricks
Glick
Chapman Chips on Blaine and Logan Rally Failures
An old reader reports a Republican rally in Chapman where about 40 supporters gathered but mostly dispersed to watch a fight. Abilene speaker Stambaugh drew 50 to 60 including ladies and youths. his tariff talk fell flat. Bitting followed, forgetting his opening, while prohibitions and alcohol quips colored the critique.
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Abilene
J. E. Martin
Stambaugh
Bitting
Local church services and pastors listed for Sunday and weekday meetings
Baptist church at fifth and Spruce with Geo Merriam as pastor holds Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 80 p.m. Presbyterian services Sunday at 10 45 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday School 9 30 a.m. Prayer meetings Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m. Episcopal St John’s Buckeye Avenue holds 11 a.m. services on the first and third Sundays with BP Wacer as Rector.
Money Lost Between Store and Depot in Abilene
On the 15th between my store and the depot ticket window three five dollar bills were lost. A suitable reward will be given for their return. T. E. Sewent.
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T. E. Sewent
Grain Sacks and Mowers Offered by Local Firms
Grain sacks available for farmers at Bonebrake’s 414 W. Left His Home advertises grain sacks. A missing boy, William, 15, last seen Saturday in Abilene Kansas, described as tall and stooped. a note asks for information on his whereabouts. McCormick Mower advertised at Derry Bros Mercantile Co.
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William
Grover Lixnpow
Abilene
Kan
McCormick Mower
Derry Bros, Mercantile Company
Havana Press Drill Endorsed by Hundreds of Farmers
Hundreds of large farmers testify to the Havana Press Drill calling it first class in all respects and a true principle for growing grain. They recommend it to the farming public as a No 1 drill and for sale at Jonesbrake’s. Visiting cards for ladies and gentlemen are specialty at the Berlin office.
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Amos Johnson
Simon Rothschild
Mr. Rothschild
Rothschild
Jonebrake’s
A Boy's Best Friend is His Wher song release
A popular new song titled A Boy's Best Friend is His Wher promises melody and sentiment. The ad notes it as the top day’s hit with lines echoing Home and a call to order from S Brainsop's Sons 136 State St Chicago with payment options.
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Ben Williams
S. Brainsop
The Flying Dutchman Plow Featured by Berry Bros Mercantile
A historical ad notes the Flying Dutchman plow as superior and lighter than peers. Berry Bros. Mercantile Co. promotes a. m. Hurley of Abilene offering free consultations for human diseases with an office at D. G. Smith's Drug Store on the south side.
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Berry Bros. Mercantile Company
Berry Bros. Mer. Co
Flying Dutchman
M. Hurley
Abilene
D. G. Smith
Notice on Promissory Notes Lost or Stolen
All persons are cautioned against buying two promissory notes for 665.00 each dated about April 28 1884 signed by W. B. Stambaugh and others made in my favor as the notes have been lost or stolen. J. L. Sreix.
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W. 8. Stambaugh
J. LL. Sreix
Stray Pony Seized Near Abilene Under 1884 Notice
A bright bay stray pony with a B V braised on the left front shoulder and IT on the left hip was taken up by J. W. Coates on G. A. Bates' place four miles north of Abilene on Friday July 11 1884. The owner may recover by proving ownership and paying expenses.
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Bright Bay
G. A. Bates
Abilene
J. W. Coates
Sealed bids for Woodbine Dist 31 school frame building
Builders invited to bid on a 28 by 40 foot frame school building in Woodbine District No 31. Structure to be 22 feet high. Bids to be submitted to J A Gillett, clerk, Woodbine. Contract let on Friday August 1, 154.
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Dist
Woodbine
J. A. Gillett
Fresh Cow For Sale Inquire With W E Birchmore
For sale a fresh cow. Inquire of W E Birchmore at the office of T C Henry and Company. Located in the local area as advertised.
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W. E. Birchmore
T. C. Henry & _ Co
Dentists Visit Abilene Monthly for Dickinson County Patients
Dr G Crise who practiced in Abilene for six years and now in Manhattan will visit Abilene monthly to offer dental services to Dickinson county citizens. Notices will run one week before each visit. If any work is unsatisfactory he will remedy it. Send requests by letter to Manhattan. Also promotes Berryros gasoline cook stove as comfortable and economical for heated term use. It is praised as a safe, attractive appliance popular with local housewives.
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Abilene
Chas. Young
Amos Johnson
Squire Quinn
Jerry Forney
McDivitt
Forney
G. .&. Crise
Manhattan
Dickinson County
Berry Ros
Iavana Press Drill For Wet Ground Seeding
The Iavana Press Drill can be used on trashy or wet ground where no fluke drill works. The run ners shape is studied to cut through or pass obstructions. Runners have a wheel to roll over rows, adapting it for seeding when ground is wet. For sale at Honebrake's.
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Honebrake’s
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American Volunteer
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Havana
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Berry Bros
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