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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1887
Page
3
pages report socialists stirring trouble in Abilene and Kansas state status in press, with notes on Bill Nye引用, whisky enforcement in Wichita, joint keeper arrests, and a novelty on Emperor William’s long history. Editorials praise Judge O L Moore for District Court, urging support. Sundown update from Sunnyside.
An assortment of items from Salina to Abilene, Kansas, blend a spoof on Two Tales with praise for Abilene and sharp opinion on postwar politics. The piece notes Rev S F Smith in Chicago, comments on Kansas prosperity, and a Republican exchange on Southern labor and negro suffrage, closing with a verdict on local newspapers as barometers of town vitality.
A Kansas columnist quotes optimistic yields and livestock values claiming wide national benefits. A World correspondent reports Blaine rejecting Irish policy aid and explains potential impacts on US presidential dynamics and foreign involvement. The piece also covers tariff debates and reactions to Cleveland at a veterans’ encampment, along with editorials mischaracterizing Ingalls and race suffrage rhetoric.
Amicus argues for humanity over partisan memory as Union and Confederate veterans, now reconciled, deserve equal respect. The piece condemns speakers who invite hatred and suggests both sides fought for liberty and Union. It stresses peace, remembrance, and shared national loyalty.
The Board of Equalization met at the County Clerk's office in Abilene on Monday June 6 1887 to equalize county personal property valuations. Changes included removals and increases for multiple townships and individuals such as J T Sewell O L Tilser and J M Wescott with adjournment to June 15 1887 for Noble Township assessment.
The co partnership known as Porter Huggins & Co real estate agents dissolves by mutual consent. D Huggins retires while Porter and Bradfield continue the business at the old office. All claims will be handled by the retained parties. Dated June 3, 1887. J C Porren D Hueerns J M BrapFieno.
A promotional piece extols maternal influence on nations and individuals while urging readers to use Phosphatic Lemon Rye as a nerve tonic for dyspepsia. It frames maternal care as shaping destinies and warns against overexertion leading to mental weariness. The ad targets readers at drug stores.
The eleventh annual Dickinson County Normal Institute will meet at the central school in Abilene starting July 1 at 2 p m for four weeks ending with teacher certificates. F H Graham of Abilene High School conducts. S M Cook of Solomon and W S Jenks will instruct. The course was revised. books available at Sewell’s or Toms & Rockafeller’s, price ten cents. J B Foxp, co superintendent, invites educators and offers boarding assistance. institute details posted June 6 1887.
Notice that in Dickinson County Kansas the probate court appointed an undersigned to administer the estate of Samuel Pyke on the 2nd day of June AL 1327. The proceeding concerns appointment and authority over the estate as instructed by the court.
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