Local and Otherwise notes from Abilene 1887
The column reports on political candidacy for Dickenson sheriff, local court and county affairs, real estate deals, business ventures in Manchester and Abilene, and local deaths. Items include Joan Wise announcing for sheriff, Peter Jackson considered insane, electric light chandeliers installed, Mongol procession spotted, lots sold in Manchester, stone cutting talks by Col Condon, farm and county remarks, and the burial of Wm Rinehart’s five day old child.
Deaths and arrivals link Stanton kin to city marshal
Mrs. Jack Good and Bad News of Stanton Mo arrived in the city to reside. Her grandfather died May 18 in North Washington Westmoreland Pa at 93 leaving 5000 dollars to six grandchildren including the city marshal. Also, James Drake was shot in the head and leg by Deputy Palmer during duty in Tescott Kansas on June 17 87 with no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Stanton, Mo
Kirkwood
North Washington
Westmoreland County
Tescott, Kas
James Drake
Palmer
New Abilene enterprise opens on Cedar Street
A. Kummerland starts roofing and metalwork in the Cedar Street store room south of Berry Bros. He will offer tin and slate roofing guttering skylights window caps and general job work with prompt workmanship. He plans to expand into galvanized iron cornice manufacturing as a growing local enterprise. The piece also notes repairs urged after a Shuck v City of Abilene verdict and warns authorities to fix unsafe sidewalks and obstructions.
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A. Kummerland
Cedar St
Berry Bros
Kummerland
Iron work for Mud Creek bridge arrives on last night’s freight
From Saturday's Daily details the iron work for the new bridge over Mud Creek on Third Street arrived on the night freight. Ellsworth was admitted to the bar, Salina will carry four cars, Solomon two and Abilene four for the Fourth of July excursion to Junction. Father Leary, pastor of the Catholic church, held services Sunday and was praised for his warm, cheerful exhortations. The P. J. nearly fell from the office stool when James Dunn was brought in for being tired, Dunn was done up at schedule rates.
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Mud Creek
Third St
X. Ellsworth
Salina
Solomon
Abilene
Junction
Father Leary
Banner City Register
P. J
James Dunn
Dunn
Maggie Wilson
Wa Keeney
Longmont
Col
Henry George
Ellsworth
H. C. Shelton
M. T. Goss
Manchester
Geo. Minick
Tope
A. A. Farnham
Carlton
A. F. Stickney
W. A. Welsher
Toulon
Illinois
J.J. Douglass
Mansfield
Ohio
Waring
J. C. Fenton
Kansas
Fenton
North Bluff Street
Janesville
Wis
Daily Gazette
John Latto
Enterprise
Santa Fe
P. D. Drake
G. C. Anderson
Augusta
Rock Spring
Lew Welch
Galesburg
Great Lakes
Canada
Maine
Simon Sutter
Alvin Buckingham
C. Pfantz
Louisiana
Effie Cogdill
King City
En Stevens
Gettysburg
Kas
Reasoner
Fremont
M. P. Shearer
Cogdill
Mart
Stevens
J. N. Morris
Lutheran Church
Morris
Center Brunswick
Troy
N. Y
Street Railway progress in Abilene speeds to Fairview
W L Spencer contractor reports thirty five men at work laying track up to Santa Fe crossing in west Abilene. Third street bridge to be laid in about a week and cars to run soon after completion. Track to be finished into Fairview today with regular trips likely shortly.
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W.L. Spencer
Abilene Street Railway
Santa Fe
West Abilene
Third Street
Fairview
Santa Fe Bridge Work Advances Toward Mud Creek
Twenty five men toil on the fH YY project as the depot nears completion in two to three days. Graders operate on Mud Creek’s east bank just south of the Johntz Rice mill where the fridge will cross. A dirt trap is made and dirt being hauled to the town east end. Bridge gang boarders work in Enterprise with a few culverts planned between here and Enterprise before Mud Creek bridge work continues.
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Mud Creek
Johntz & Rice Mill
Bridge
Enterprise
Re-Arrested for Burglary After Acquittal in Saline County
George Stockton, previously jailed in Salina after an Arkansas arrest for disposing of mortgaged property, was acquitted and released. He was re-arrested on a burglary charge filed by J. J. Carney of Tolland Township, reportedly entering Carney’s home at night and taking thirty dollars worth of goods. Sheriff Miller transported Stockton to Sloland for trial by Deputy Sheriff Thompson. The report also notes local items: travel rates reduced to 25 dollars to Denver area, a $50 Poland China breeder lost, a porker dying enroute from Illinois to Abilene, seven Fairview add lots sold to Geo. C. Sterl, and various local notes.
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Manchester Town Co
Manchester
Abilene
Col. Condon
Enterprise
Richard Waring
Messrs
Bert, Martin, Lee and
Verring
Stockton
Leeds
J. J. Case
W. P. Robinson
O. K
J.M. Bradfield
South Sixth
Suckeye
Rock Island
Wm. Oreutt
North Sixth
Mr. Oreutt
W. J. Miller
George Stockton
Bartlett
Arkansas
Saline County
Ile
Salina
Thompson
Tolland Township
J. J. Carney
Carney
Miller
Slolland
Abilene Real Estate Company
Fairview Addition
Fourth Street
Geo. C. Sterl
Cooper
Topeka
Larned
McPherson Democrat
Santa Fe
Alexander Rosciusco Vanderbelt
Dave Landis
Sion
Little Red
A. K
Machinery and new additions at Richland Park building
The article notes current work expanding Richland Park facilities with a second story being added and the lock works machinery installed to run once the enlargements are complete. It also mentions Pisle’s active effort and rising readiness of the main building as the project progresses.
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Richland Park
Pisle
Whitehead
Tax Penalty Extension Notice and Court Session Summary
Notice to Taxpayers extends the five per cent penalty deadline on unpaid taxes from June 21 to July 10 1887. Richard Waring, County Clerk, Abilene Kansas, issued the notice on June 18 87. The King versus McCoy case and about eighteen new cases plus several continuances fill today's court agenda with no adjournment before Friday night.
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Richard Waring
W.N. King
David McCoy
Local Daily Notices Highlight City Visits and Travelers
Friday and Monday items report Rev. J. N. Morris of Center Brunswick N Y guest of Rev Porch in town and preaching. Numerous residents travel to and from Abilene Junction City Emporia and various towns noting business trips and social visits.
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P. Harrington
Banner City Register
J. T. Prendergast
Delphos
W.P. Allen
W. P. Robinson
Prospective Picknickers at Abilene Sunday School Picnic
On Friday next the scholars of the Presbyterian Sunday school will picnic in the Abilene South Park grove. Mr. Gregory desires a fitting dedication of this quiet nook and the planned gathering promises a peaceful, community-spirit event with array of activities for attendees.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Abilene South Park Grove
Gregory
Painful accident interrupts home streetcar track work
An unknown youth suffered a serious injury after a paint mishap near a Clay Center home. He was placed in custody by the city marshal and is expected to recover, while Little Myrtle Bonebrake, daughter of residents, witnessed the incident during construction work along the streetcar track.
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Myrtle Bonebrake
W. N. Hte
Santa Fe Engine Delights Mills Depot Crowd
At the depot building under construction, the Santa Fe engine arrived at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and its whistle woke the crowd. A cheer rose from all present praising the Santa Fe and the city of Mills.
Death notices and travel updates from Rock Spring and beyond
Death of John J. Anderson prompts funeral plans in Rock Spring Ky as son Anderson learns of his father’s passing. Residents George Tom and Paul Boerek appear in local updates with travel and visits. Editor Hoffman of St. Louis paper in city. Nellie Dawson from Chapman visits Ellison residence. Cli departs for Stephensville Canada after River Brethren Society conference. Some garbled lines remain but keep focus on deaths, travel, and visits.
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Will Anderson
Rock Spring
George
Tom
Paul Boerek
Denres
Col
Stan Rere Sonne
Kansas City
St Louis
Nellie Dawson
Chapman
E.T. Ellison
West Abilene
Ones EK. Hoffman
St. Jurgs
Cli
River Brethren Society
Stephensville
Canada
Co. D Plans Annual Shoot At Three O Clock
At last nights meeting Co D discussed holding the annual shoot on an upcoming afternoon at three o clock. A committee consisting of ill Wilson Geo Gleissner Dave Herbst and Sherman Ellison was appointed to secure suitable grounds.
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Co. D
Wilson
Geo. Gleissner
Dave Herbst
Sherman Ellison
Canning Works Progress Report Marks Start of Tin Can Production
Fragmentary report notes the Canning Works nearing shape with cans to be produced soon. Mention suggests Mr. Long and others may invest, with a plan to double the amount following a stated commitment. The text is incomplete but implies a kickoff for can manufacturing.
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Long Ete
Ziegler Bros Shoes Offer Best Style and Fit
COLUMN STERL ZAHNER touts top quality footwear with La dies Misses and Children's shoes claimed unequaled. Hundreds testify and shop for Ziegler shoes as the store promises stock of only the best goods and cheap closeouts on Gentleman’s Oxford ties to save money.
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Ziegler Bros
Ziegler
Oxford
Straw Hats on Bargain at Local Shop
A local retailer advertises straw hats for men boys and children at low prices and urges customers to visit. The note mentions girls straw hats offered at deep discounts as the store aims to close out stock and invites shoppers to come in and see the selection.
Immense Stock of Men's Hats at Low Prices
See our vast selection of stiff and soft hats including nobby soft hats for young men and boy's skull caps at 25 cents each. We invite you to compare styles and prices and let us help you save money on your next hat purchase.
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Newport
Congress
Clothing stock closeout sale with ultra low prices
Advertises a clothing store push to clear stock with drastic discounts. Promises thin coats and vests for 1.25 and white vests at customer price. Urges customers to buy now as dry goods and notions also drop in price to move stock.
Bargain Linen and Underwear Sale Described
Listings of Balbriggan underwear priced 40c to 65c and India linens at 12c with 150, 18c, 20c, and 25c values. Highlights include fancy white goods, stripes, checks, plaids, figured and dotted swisses, Mulla and Persian lawns, lace and embroidered flouncings, and latest novelties for summer wash dresses at very low prices.
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India
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Republican County Convention
Joan 8
Wise
Peter Jackson
Dr. Oakwood
Stanton
Wun Lung
Wm. Rinehart
Walnut St
Abilene Cemetery
Tescott
District Court Notes
City of Abilene
Dobbins Va
Clemons
Witcourt
Eat Peral
D. W
Smith Peral
Street Railway
J. E. Nissly
Belle Springs
U. P
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Frank Close
Dunkards
New Temperance Society
Bing St. Joseph’s Total
Colorado
Travelers Protective Association
The
Patriotic Sons of America
Ellis
St. Louis
Promenceny's
Mercury
Croll & Guiick
Cosad
J. Tt. Brady
Thepete House
Orville Swain
Minneapolis
Hope
Frank Carpenter
John Baker
Geo. Baker
Henry Eby
Geo. Huffman
Abilene Real Estate Co
Burdette Publishing Co
Burlington
Iowa
John Wun Lung
Eee
John
O. L. Moore
Register
Moore
Dickinson
Abilene, Kas
District Court
J. HL. Lucas
Thirly
Biot Hill
Mildred Lewis
Lawrence
John A. Harbottle
Western Kansas
Sarah Bonell
Ida Timon
W. G. Cowles
J. J. Humphrey
Junction City
W. H. Eicholtz
East
Jerry Hurley
E. C. Wilson
Clay Center
S. A. Balliet
Kauffman
Felty
Normal Institute
Emporia
Mary M. Lowland
Porch
John J. Anderson
Athens
the Canning Works
Lively Times
Sterl & Zahner
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