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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1884
Page
5
Reports flood in from Texas and the South praising the Deering binder for light draft simplicity and perfect operation. Dickinson County sales expected within about ten days as J. E. Bonebrake Co. promotes the claim.
Notice from Dickinson County Probate Court announces Patrick Scanland as administrator of the estate of James Sand, deceased, with appointment dated May 19, 184. Interested parties must govern themselves accordingly.
$2 extra copies of the Refrector can be found at Sewell's Book Store and the Opera House Book Store and at this office.
Mrs IL C Wann visits Abilene for a few days while locals report a flurry of small events. Wheat harvest begins in southern Kansas and several residents travel, entertain, or engage in civic plans. Gov G W Glick and Adjutant General Moonlight visit. discussion grows on forming a militia company in Abilene for the 3rd Regiment with state rifle support.
In Abilene markets locals discuss fruit jars and voting in upcoming nominations. Ben Butler pursues the press nomination while a top runner named Warrenum is noted. Sewing machines and J. E. Boxennake Co. are mentioned as commerce points to save votes.
Wheat harvest nears as Oscar Merrill and son visit Gheat Bend. Local residents return from trips to California and Washington territory. Improvements on homes and churches noted. several residents relocate or buy property. Banquet fundraisers, saloon fines, and school progress documented along with upcoming county events and political notices.
The Vinton Iowa Observer reports the June 4 wedding of Miss May A George of Eden to Mr Byron J Lobdell, Kansas stalwart. Rev Frank P Shaffer officiated at Second M E Church with ornate flowers, white satin dress, and orange blossoms. Guests enjoyed an invocation, vows, and a wreathing ring ceremony, followed by a reception at Egbert George's from 9 to 11 and a lavish dinner. The couple departed that evening for Kansas via St Louis amid well wishes.
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