Announcements and local notes in The Reflector
The Reflector reports local political notes with Jonn 8 Wise announcing his sheriff bid in Dickison county as a Republican convention hopeful. It covers real estate sales in Abilene and Solomon, remodels at Henry House, plans for millinery in East 3rd Street, a jury verdict awarding Richard Brown damages, and various community notices including apartments, carpentry, and new business ventures with names like Bullene Moore & Emery and G W Sheaffer Architect.
Eastern capitalists eye Abilene cornish and roofing plant
Reliable authorities report an eastern capitalist plans to locate a cornish and roofing establishment in Abilene, a project seen as valuable to the city’s interests. He says Abilene is the best site after touring the state, and citizens should encourage the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabby
Abilene
Donation of land for new church building in East Abilene
The New Christian Church in East Abilene reports donating two lots on Sixth Street in their addition to the Christian Church association for the erection of a new church edifice thereon.
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East Abilene Town
Christian Chur Association
Sixth Street
Real Estate Deals Close In West Town And City Parcel
Pry Roger and Co sold 80 acres west of town to W C Glidden of Beloit for 8000 dollars and 7 acres in the northern city area to the same buyer for 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pry, Roger & Co
W. C. Glidden
Beloit
Solomon News and Notes from Solomons town
Solomon Orry on June 4 1687 notes old friends Salina resident E W Clair among them Friday Thayer installed a wind mill for Speak week Spratt plans Solomon home with steady property improvements Rock Island surveyors map a route just south of town Ex Judge Culbertson enjoys boom activity extra issued rumored sales reform and town street naming sparse readable fragments show water power reference remains unclear
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Solomon Orry
E. W. Clair
Salina
Thayer
Spratt
Solomon
Rock Island
Culbertson
Ras No Bn Pa
Oa Hi
Tay
Arrest for Whisky Sales Leads to Arrest in Arrville Swain Case
Arrville Swain of Enterprise was arrested for selling whisky in violation of the prohibitory law. Sheriff Miller brought him to the city this afternoon for booking and processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrville Swain
Enterprise
Miller Bough
Death of J Kochenower at Sutphens Mill store owner
J Kochenower former Sutphens Mill store owner died last Saturday after a month long illness. He was about 40 and left a wife and several children. During church services yesterday the fire alarm rang and Rev Dr Welsher urged action to save property. it turned out to be his own house entering the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kochenower
Sutphens Mill
Mr. Kochenower
Welsher
The
Baptist Church
Neighborhood News Notes and Appointments
G Whelden appointed assistant road overseer for the vicinity. C C Bittir, formerly of Denver, spent a day in the city and is on the invalid list with a rheumatic foot. T B Wilson leaves tomorrow for Pine Bluffs Wyoming on business. Logan Co Col Advocate.
Woman's Relief Corps Meeting Thanks Patrons
At the regular May 31 meeting a vote of thanks was given to Brady Geauque and Litts for hall use and printing. Proceeds from the May 30 festival were larger than expected, though not all realized. The public is thanked for patronage. next meeting is at O O F hall June 1, 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Brady, Geauque and Litts
Hall
Abilene Boys on the War Path
A No 49 envelope from Gypsum City reaches the office bearing the city’s postmark and a large jackrabbit ear. The yarn hints at Bert, Martin, Perring and Lee in a fierce pursuit, invoking Sinbad and Wild Bill as dwarfed by their actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Martin
Perring
Lee
Gypsum City
P. O
Sinbad the Sailor
Wild Bill
Dunkards Church Meeting Praises Kansas Immigration Idea
From the Late National Meeting of the Dunkards Church of the United States, the prohibitionist Brethren praised Kansas as a destination. One hundred thousand Dunkards in the U S. four miles of tents marked the camp. J A Brant of Spiva Kan notes Dunkards forbade slaveholding in 1792, reflecting their strict stance.
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The
Dunkards Church of the
United States
Dunkards
Kansas
J. A. Brant
Spiva
Kan
Ottarra Lever
Yesterday's Fire Destroys Barn of Hev. Dr. Welsker on West Third
Fire yesterday around 11 sounded for a barn owned by Hev. Dr. Welsker at West Third Street. Neighbors led by Mr. Armstrong saved the contents including two heating stoves and books valued around 2300. Fire department delayed by faulty telephone calls. no insurance. Family away at church. horse and carriage saved. No cause found. oils or paints ruled out. Loss substantial. building not recoverable.
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Hev
Welsker
West Third St
Armstrong
Buckeye Avenue
Citizens
Abilene Bank
Durkees Store
Abilene Visitors and Travel Notes From Daily
Abilene and surrounding area residents are noted leaving for Denver Lawrence and Wichita with several attending events. Local people including M D Good and M D Barnes travel to Kansas cities for business and professional meetings while others plan visits to Maine Denver Atwood and Gunnison.
Abilene Builders and Town Growth Report
Discussion in Abilene highlights planned building projects and industry. J B McGonigal to contract twelve rental houses in Abilene, with steel and brick blocks rising on Broadway and Fourth Street. Local plans include a new college, a large hotel site, a two story block, a street railway HQ, and streetcar expansion. Residents praise the fire department, roads, and country prospects while noting street modifications and impending depot developments.
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J. B. McGonigal
Colby
Abilene
Tly Ubink Jr
Tomgerster Deel
Upshaw
Broadway
Knapp and Bolster
Spruce Street
Christian Church
Sixth Street
Buckeye
Fifth Street
Street
Highland Addition
West Third
Pali
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Ol Pair Association
Abilene Sentinel Cat Charm and Circus Billboards
A daily note recalls a Urania style sentiment about a tabby in Abilene, while new circus billboards rise. A West Sixth street family reports slight poisoning from canned beans. Dingo June 5 1887 records Ester Rogers fourteen months. Funeral services were held at the house yesterday. Street railway work starts tomorrow with Third street and Grand avenue track, cars expected by July 1. River Brethren visitors depart Dickinson county for Lancaster county Pennsylvania by noon train.
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Dingo
Ester
David Rogers
Third Street
Grand Avenue
Shipe
River Brethren Church
Dickinson County
Lancaster County
Petty Thieving Targets Local Barn and Rider’s Gear
Reports say J. I. Spear suffered three blankets stolen from his barn and J. M. Wallace lost a buggy whip. The writer calls for stronger action to deter petty theft in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Spear
J. M. Wallace
Fatal Rail Accident Near Mentor Station Sparks Deadly blast
This morning on the McPherson branch of the U S railroad the engine blew up near Mentor seven miles south of Salina. Engineer Dan Marlin was killed instantly and fireman was seriously injured.
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McPherson Branch
U. S
Mentor Station
Salina
Dan Marlin
Personal notices from Friday's Daily
Rev. J L MccKeehan returns by 4 o clock train. Frank Ball orders a large buss and transfer wagon. Mrs George Rockwell of J C arrives by afternoon train. John Humberger and wife come from Ottawa Kansas by 4 o clock train. Mr Rugh farmer from Newbern township visits town. T E Dewey leaves for the East on noon train, returns in about a week. T E Harris of Dubuque Kansas visits city. Mr Peters, Abilene Canzing Co, arrives by afternoon train. Rev Benjamin Forney of Dunkard church seen on streets. Miss Jennie Kendrick of Clayton Indiana visits B L Strother on way to Denver. A C Koontz leaves by 4 o clock train for Colorado. We will be away for a couple weeks on business and pleasure. Charles A Gregory Esq Chicago capitalist remodeling Bell farm brick residence for self and family. F Pohlman and J C Wideman of Fremont Ohio arrive to catch boom. They saw copy of the Illustrated Refluctor.
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Clarke & Co
East 3Rd
Spruce Streets
A. K. Vanderbelt
Blevin's & Co
Col. Gore
Sixth Street
Earnest
Otto ‘Siunian
Iowa
Hayes Township
I. F. Romberger
Russel
Sle
Russell
Ed. Sax
Larned
Kansas
M. H. Bert
Ls. Martin
Harry Lee
Chas. Perving
McPherson County
Seon City
Wichita County
Clint Trallack
Abilene
la Crosse
Schuman
Keokuk
Chris. Schweitzer
E. K. Rockafeller
Walter
Peabody
Kas
Everton
Ind
M.T. Goss
Kansas City
Manchester
Flora Township
Chas. W. Russell
Kittie Spilman
Lida Romig
Manhattan
Dan McMaster
Rockies
Dan
J. W. Paul
Town
James Paul
Newbern
D. W. Shriver
Nashville
Tennn
Shriver
Allene
R. K. Landes
Three Rivers
Mich
T. A. Cummings
Ha | City
Ives Township
Buchanan
J. L. MccKeehan
Frank Ball
George Rockwell
J. C
John Humberger
Ottawa
T. E. Harris
Dubuque
Peters
Abilene Canzing Company
Benjamin Forney
Geman L Baptist of
A. C. Koontz
Colorado
Charles A. Gregory
Chicago
Bell Farm
F. Pohlman
J. C. Wideman
Fremont
Ohio
City residents debate park plan and street numbering
Citizens discuss extending a proposed park from Tenry House to the creek with central walkways and fountains. A hotel, water mains, and street numbering are urged to improve safety and delivery efficiency, with concerns about fire protection and city improvements.
Norton and Gasser Sell Walnut Street Acres to Syndicate
Norton and Gasser sold acres at the head of Walnut street this forenoon to a syndicate for 400 per acre. The tract will be platted and offered for sale immediately. They also sold the Scott property on Buckeye to the same syndicate for 12500.
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Norton and Gasser
Walnut Street
Tke Scott
Buckeye
Screen doors and trimmings at Floyd and White
Local ad promotes savings on screen doors and trims at Floyd and White. Emphasizes budget choices and featured deals with a concise call to action.
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Floyd & White
Witamings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cates M. Gleissner
East Side
3D Street
L. H. Litts & Co., Proprietors
Republican County Convention
Jonn
Wise
W. F
Yin Soh Street
South Fourth
Charles A. Gegory
Richard Brown
Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Railway
Brown
Doctor Cox
Stokes
Continental
Henry Mouse
Bullene, Moore & Emery
Henry House
J. J. Lancaster
Chas. W. Mansfield and Partner
Col. Brady
Solomon Ranch
Solomon City
M. A. Ar
T. B. Sweet
C. H. Dewar
First Street
Frank Carter
Fran Frank Carter
Burton
Moore
Kansas Farm Mortgage Company
J. J. Neisly
Floyd and White
New College
Geo. Smith
New Christian Church
Solomon News and Notes
Neighborhood News
Woman's Relief Corps
Abilene Boys
Brady
Sid
Purreth
Shook
Gish
Kansas Central Medical Association
Solia Journal
William Emanuel
Indianapolis
Steelsmith
Denver
Erynuel
S. H. N. McDonald
Col
Geo. I. Hubbard
McDonald
Lizzie Pettingill
Dr. Garcelon
Maine
Atchison
Oscar Hall
Oscar
W. S. Snyder
Presbyterian Church of
Mandan
Dakota
Presbyterian Church
N. D. Justison
Reflector
Mike Toffman
Wamego
Ruth Short
David Short
Stella Rugh
Lawrence
Jim Ball
W. P. Wilson
Atwood
H. Metzger
Lincoln Center
T. Wittman
Stanton House
Cn. King
Solomon Eton
C. N. Coggeshall
James R. Wilson
Gunnison City
O. L. Moore
Johns
Hayes
Esq
Gillet
Woodbine
Herington
Cedar St
Stockton
West Sixth Street
Binder
Hodge Bros
F H. Boardman & CO
Castoria
IL A. Ancura
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Uunton’s Grove
Tenry House
Doc. Lewis
Fire Department of
HT. Goss & CO
M.T. Goss & Co
D. G. Smith
Stetrict
Lchitgon
Kansaa
Cai
Kaney & Hedne
Amnce
A.D. White
Asi
Seon
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