Civil Rights Bill Passed and Public Defalcations Reported
The Illinois Legislature has passed the Civil Rights bill granting colored people equal access to hotels restaurants theaters and other public places. Isaac Greus postmaster at Lewiston Idaho Territory absconded with over 30000 of government funds. Redemptions clerk Aufderment suspected of defalcation fled as shortages in New Orleans total 25343.51 with potential 50000. A Topeka masonic journal is praised and a citizen’s republication from Iowa Tribune is shared.
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Illinois
Isaac Greus
Lewistown
Idaho Territory
Topeka
Grand Lodge
Kansas
New Orleans
J. 1
Treasury
Washington
Answer to Correspondence on Amateur and Sophomore
A reform editor ridicules misuses of amateur and sophomore definitions, arguing Webster’s sense is too narrow. He portrays an exaggerated amateur as a harmless but inflated figure who imagines universal superiority and mocks the self important editor.
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Webster
Chapman Items and Local News Review
Chapman items note four ice cream restaurants and no saloons while Frank Stearns shipped a hog car last Saturday evening. Grain trade is light due to busy farmers and low prices. News is scarce in the hot weather. Two couples plan to marry but delay. Only two vacant houses remain, one under repair. Geo E Snyder opens a new hotel near the depot, expected to attract travelers. A new jewelry shop is wanted for repairs and sales. Mr Miles seeks a night watchman post. An estray circus arrived, with a tired camel and monkey drawing small crowds. its show looked worn and poorly attended. A Nile crocodile recently arrived, claimed to be imported, though local lore doubts the tale. June heat persists, shading sought by many residents. Felt Odle promotes a new patent churn as a possible dairy aid. The churn is praised as a potential success and well handled by Felt. Cattlekeepers with few cows are urged to try churns for butter. Rumor says Sheldon may soon walk without crutches after a bad leg fracture. doctors Gunn are credited for healing both bones protruding.
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Frank Stearns
Geo. E. Snyder
Central
Blackman’s
Bannings
Miles
Estray Circus
Stock Yard
Ey Nee Ste
Odle
Sheldon
Drs. Gunn Tention
Fire relief and future prevention urged after town blaze
The fire gutted the elevator and railway windmill with heavy losses to Nails Bros. but saved surrounding properties. A doctor notes a successful fracture reduction and no deformity. Residents urge preventive measures along the railroad track to stop future fires and minimize damage to nearly forty surrounding businesses and homes.
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Nails Bros
Garfield Gleanings district notes and society items
Garfield Gleanings reports land buyers with J C Bender and C E Morehouse, cattle trades near Wa Keeney, and local tradesmen in Abilene. It notes people visiting Council Grove, sick lists, dog incidents, weddings rumors, and a lodge obituary section with mourning resolutions. It mentions gun club shoots, auctions, and local shop notices including bags, wheels, wallpaper, and stock for sale.
Binding Twine Prospects and Local Notices Across Kansas
Binding twine praised as best in market from Bonebrake Hardware Co while a popular model restaurant near Shaler's drug store touts vanilla strawberry and lemon ice cream. Also reports a Dickinson County sale notice listing a 1885 public sale of merchandise owned by Gauss Hunicke Hat Co and Wall Brothers with Sheriff J J Miller handling the process.
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Shaler
J. 8. Hicks
State OF Kansas
Dickineon County
Gauss Hunicke Hat Company
Michael Wall
Phillip Wall
James Wall
Wall Brothers
Judicial District Court
Dickinson County
Mid State
Twill
A. K. Vanderbilt
Abilene
J.J. Miller
C. Brrrmva
Isaac Avtz
A. C. Sheips
District Court
State of
Kansas
Saii
J.J. Miller, Sheritt
Buy Celluloid Collars and Cuffs at A. E. Bishop &Co.
Farmers and Buckeye machinery pitched by M. B. Hersh as Buckeye Down Binder Elevator Binder and Mower agent with Abilene Foundry office. Buckeye machinery touted as unbeatable. Also promotes Coussens Honey of Tar remedy for coughs colds throat and lung diseases.
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A. E. Bishop &Co
M. B. Hersh
Abilene Foundry
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Geo. Livine-Ston
Iowa Tribune
Livinasvos
United States Lands
United States Rifles
United States Senate
Winchester
Chapman Items
Garfield Gleanings
J. ¢. Bender
C. E. Morehouse
W. F. Chapin
Wakeeney
Mr. Chapin
Genie Bradfield
G. W. Aspley
Lillie Sunt
Wenham
Council Grove
Wolverton
J. F. Brockman
Kansas City
Jim Coleman
George Barker
Garfield
J. T. Wolverton
G. D. Brockman
Fort Dade
Florida
The
Messenger
J.C. Stark
North Dickinson
J. Lobdell
Bus. Sexton
Rey. Ash
Indian Territory
Bonacord
Solomon City
Lodge of Sorrow of Benevolent Lodge
City of Abilene
William C. Hobbs
Hobbs
Diesel
AL NicoLay
H. Lirris
L. Strorner
Northcraft
A. C. Koontz
Third Street
Broadway
Cedar Streets
A. E. Bishop & Co.’s
M. M. Bowman's
Ed. Weigiard
Sixth Street
M. E. Church
A. E Bishop & Co
Thisler
Floyd
A. HE. Bishop & Co
Christy Steinborn
Dtp PF
Srenynury
Industry
T. HL. Clark & Bros
Fat Hollar
Glies
Cooper
Aoe
Solomon
Edworthy
Wescott
Dewar
Sity
C. Johntz
Johntz & Rice Mill Co
Beards Hotel
Kate Warnacen
Kas
J. IL
Brapy
Bonebrake’s
J. E. B. How. Co
Bonebrake
Hdw. Co
J. E. Bonebrake Hardware Company
Maret
Bonebrake Hdw. Co
Bonebrake Hdw.Co.’s
Hodge Bros
IL. HI
Sheriff’s Sale
J. H. Brapy
J. A. Dozier's
Second Street
Depot
WM. Meyer
Albert Lenze
WM. Meyer & CO
Id. T. and
N. D
D’hay’'S
W. HH. Doake
Abilene DD
Tim
LL A. Camprreno
M. Nicolay
I. S. Hallam
Mr. Cooley
Cooley
W. L. Cooley
Dickin Jon County
Salina Cross
Turkey
J. W. Purdy
Turkey Creek
Lyon Creek
Chas Weber
Lyon 1
Weber's
Hichard Waking, Co
W. E. Bomgardner
Lim
Doors, &c
Spruce St
Abilene, Kas
J. H. Brady
Cali
She ME
J. G. Northcraft
Humphrey
Agricultural Land Company
Abilene, Kansas
Cornerid and
Gratary
Ottawa ” Co
Aings and Water
Busou
San Rat
Kansas Agricultural Land Co
Bear First National Bank
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