28 Jul 1887
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1887
Page
1
County teachers arrive for Institute while a carload of horses comes in from Indian Territory. A child's scalding accident, property damage from storms, and probate court insanity ruling are reported alongside marriage, cattle sales, and railroad inspection visits. The piece also surveys crops, weather, and local personal arrivals and moves through a chorus of small-town happenings with reflections on Shabbona and local lore.
Public sale notice by J J Miller Sheriff of Dickinson County announces the property of Rogers Bros to be sold at auction on a scheduled date at the court house. The listing includes Lots 21, 23, 28 and 22 on Third Street Solomon in Dickinson County with details of the sale and court judgment.
Prof Meid dean of the Kansas State University Musical Department will give a free lecture on Music in the Public Schools at the Lutheran church Monday evening. The event aims to inform teachers and patrons about educational music. Also notes on Institute visits, new members Grace Cook Edith Halleck Emma and others, plus a brief history query about Shabbona the Illinois chief.
Berry Bros announce plans with a large lumber dealer to install a complete stock at Vine Creek. A coalyard and several other enterprises are being negotiated. The outlook for the town is bright and the firm is expected to spur prosperity.
Real estate transfers include Dr Gish property on Enterprise Avenue sold to P C H Sharp of Manheim PA for 2500. Miss Larmmh Burns buys Michael L Swigart farm in Grant township. W L Miller sells Sixth Street residence to Mr Reed for 25600 and plans West Third Street home. A Friday near City Hotel ends with a castigation of Pacific House proprietor Dexter by the girls from the house. Dexter resists, is chased, fined $10 after police court.
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