Morley orders new passenger hack and local developments
Prom Thursday reports H P Morley orders a new hack for passenger use. Col Gore agrees to feed many Barrett circus people. Hog market steady and cattle stronger. N Blevins ships 200 head of choice steers tonight. Electric light wiring into Stanton House today and rooms lit. Edmond Morse to occupy a new attorney's office in the north room above the post office. Rails and ties prepared for a new street railway. digging to start when ground dries. Billiard tables moved to Buckeye and Third corner from Henry House. Dr Oakwood on regular visits to Mope Banner and Herington expanding practice. Mrs Emma Malloy en route from Washington Territory to Spingfield Mo for her revival trial. Col J D Morton of Norton Grasser leaves for Hutchinson to promote Abilene real estate. Local real estate moves urged to place holdings with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Morley
Col. Gore
Barrett Circus
N. Blevins
Stanton House
Edmond Morse
New Street
Henry House
Buckeye and
Third
Bon Ton Hotel
Oakwood
Mope
Banner and Herington
Emma Malloy
Washington Territory
Spingfield
Abilene
District Court Verdict and Local Inquiries on Fire Train
In Chicago, Kansas and Western Railroad v. Lrene v. An derson the jury awarded the defendant 1040.00 damages with commissioners allowing 600. Residing northwest of Hope, the defendant’s locale is noted. State v. Orville Swaine of Enterprise is still on trial. Citizens ask if a special Fire Department train to Junction for the Fireman’s Tournament will be arranged. organizers should decide promptly to secure cars for Abilene to depart in the morning and return by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Kansas and Western Railroad
Lrene
Anderson
Hope
Orville Swaine
Enterprise
Fire Department
Junction
Abilene
United States
Canada
Miller & Thomas
New Santa Fe Depot Work Starts in City
E C Googe and a crew began building the Santa Fe freight depot on South Third Street between Mulberry and Walnut, 24 by 120 feet, with daily completion targeted. The passenger depot may be placed between Mulberry and and the team seeks 15 carpenters and Sunday work permiso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Googe
Witt & Gang of
Santa Fe
South Third Sreet
Mulberry
Walnut
Perschaea
Daly Ist
George
V'5
A Social Evening for Miss Jennie Wrights Guests
Last night Miss Jennie J. Wright hosted about twenty five young society members for a grand social event. Guests arrived near eight, refreshments at nine, and the youngsters were sent home by eleven in carriages. The lively party was described as a “jolly time” likely to be long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie J. Wright
Local notables visit and town notes from Carlton
N W Ward and F Fidler of Carlton are about town. Ex Mayor Henquenet of Hope visits district court. Mrs W T Davidson returns from Kansas City. Several locals registered at the Continental hotel. Mrs Dr Terbst returns from Omaha attending Lutheran synod. Nina Tledge returns from Cincinnati. D D Hornaday and wife plan three weeks visiting Hayes City and Oakley with real estate ties. Rev F M Porch returns from Omaha with James I Hedges. Friday items mention Dr Sigafoos and local sports fans. Obituaries note a father’s death in Gettysburg and two child deaths in Carlton with Lutheran funeral rites. Bridge works scheme discussed. Pratt proposes a Carlton iron bridge works serving northern Kansas to southeast Missouri. Council to report. Dr G Smith advertises paints at his drug store.
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N. W. Ward
F. Fidler
Carlton
Henquenet
Hope
Nina Tledge
Lodge
Cincinnati
Coege
D. D. Hornaday
Denver
Hayes City
Oakley
National Synod of the Lutheran Church
James I. Hedges
Oho
Pratt
Pratt Bridge Company
Board of Trade
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Gallagher
Dickinson County Normal Institute Opens July 11 at Abilene
The eleventh annual session of the Dickinson County Normal Institute will convene July 11 at 2 p.m. in Abilene's central school, lasting four weeks and ending with teacher certificate examinations. FP H. Graham will lead, with 8 M Cook and W S Jenks instructing. Copies of the revised course are available at local bookstores or the superintendent's office for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson County Normal Institute
Abilene
H. Graham
Abilene High School
M. Cook
Solomon City
W.S. Jenks
Sewell’s
Toms & Rockafeller’s Book Store
Ford, Co
Kan
Trial verdict in Swayne case ends after night of jury deliberations
District Court notes reveal Swayne and a jury failed to agree overnight and returned a guilty verdict on the unlawful sale of spirits. Lawyer Mead’s illustration provoked laughs in court. A motion for a new trial is pending. Bondsmen hold Swayne in readiness. The court has yet to pass on the Bender v Wright verdict for the plaintiff and the sage Gregier case awaits jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Swayne
Mead
Swayne
Leslie Thompson
Abilene
Sage Gregier
Bender
Vermilion Ride Ends In Court for Green Couple
Mr and Mrs George Green of five miles south of town drew a crowd by racing through streets after a bet. Night watchman Applegate halted them and they were later fined in magistrate court, totaling 56 dollars, before the husband rushed for funds and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Green
Applegate
John Wise
Guinn
Epidemic cholera morbus relief via Chamberlain remedy at Belknap
A Belknap Iowa merchant reports a severe cholera morbus epidemic last summer that prostrated nearly all residents. He says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy brought relief, and he rapidly distributed it, praising its effectiveness and noting strong local sales. Also mentions Berkshire pigs and a new range at Bonebrake and Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Blake, Bruce & Co
Chamberlain
Chamberlain’s
H. Heliwig
Belknap
Itarabs & Northcraft
Berry Bros Mercantile Co Promotes Spring Goods and Real Estate Deals
Berry Bros offers spring goods at low prices and promotes land trades for stock or city property. J H Brappy & Co advertise real estate, land loans, and insurance. several rooms for rent and farm loan options by G W Carpenter. Bonebrake & Rice highlight Cook Stoves and water pipes. Berry Bros claim the largest spring stock and low prices. Local ads also feature abstract services, farm labor postings, and job openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brapy &Co
Bonebrake & Rice
Berry Bros
Poultry and Egg Prices in Abilene Queried by Elevator Office
In Abilene the highest cash price offered for poultry and eggs delivered is to be inquired at the elevator office. The notice references Z. Densmore and hints at railway considerations. The fragment notes attention to the hens and a perfected process, suggesting price or service details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Nan
Z. Densmore
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Mrs. Malloy
Col. J. D. Morton
Norton & Grasser
Hutchinson
District Court
A. J. Markley
Salina Wedne
Buchanan
John H. Gibson
C. S. Conrad
B. F
Salina
East
Allison Albright
Lawrence
Iie
Clarence
Horace
Albuquerque
Dr. Sigafoos
Solomon
Own
John A. Hafner
Tom Robertson
Atchison
James Coleman
Garfield Township
Henry
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Slamish
Thomas McConnell
Cedar St
F. M. Porch
Lutheran Church
Abilene Cemetery
Emil Sutter
Third St
Fleet of the Bridge
Porter, Huggins & Co
D. Huggins
Porter & Bradfield
J. C. Pounter
D. Hoeers
J. M. Brap Fieelp
District Court Notes
Iowa
Berkshire
Laee Hopes Bros
Bonebrake & Rice’s
Berry’s
Pitcher’s Castoria
Kirby’s Bank
G. W. Carpenter
G. W. Carrenten
G. W. Canrenter
J. H. Brapy
Kirby's, Bank
Palace Barber Shop
Citizens Bank
B. D’iluy’s
E. A. Bishop & Co
A. Ronnie & Son
Dickinson County
Jil
Nionery
C Stevens
WawnrEep
A. M
Dilton
Jacob Hornung, Dillon
Kas
Stocmstowns
Tredine
Grand Rapids
Mich
Inne
West Sth
Dannes & Noxmucrarr
Bonebrake & Rice's
Jean
Bisonal Nowery-& Oon ES Cc
Stevens
Kentucky
Berry Bros. Mercantile Co
Palace Dany
Kannes
Jolly & Cranston
Monery C, Stevens
Abdhee
J. M. Gish
Olive and Twelfth Sts
Hil and Southworth
Leboard, Fisher & Co
Aby
Castoria
Emiloyment
Michigan Stove Company
Tetroit
Chicago, IL
Fifale N
MERCA
Abilenya Seas
Jo-Jo
New York
Canise Ture
Jos
Bomecel Epcom
The
Cxark Petershungst
Aed
Wild West
Istuard
REL
Ehae
Ota
Alent
Bismarck
Rhine
Hanam
Ralrond Roe
S. H Barrett
New United Monster Shows
Timald McKenzie
Nubar
Her
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