Local Notes and Advertisements from The Reflector 1887
A clipped 1887 bulletin notes candidates for Dickenson sheriff, depot completion, weather readings at Croll Gulick, and county statistics. It mentions Elizabeth Lisle Saxon delivering the Fourth of July oration in Clay Center, Shipe’s garden boldly blooming, and a postponed Presbyterian church picnic. Also reports deaths, political arrivals, stock purchases by Smalley and Barker, and Abilene trips.
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Waring
State Board of Agriculture
Elizabeth Lisle Saxon
Clay Center
Shipe
Presbyterian
Abi- Jene South Yark
W. H
Smalley
Abilene
Kansas
Sen. C. IL. Barker
Portland
Child Breaks Arm After Falls From Bed
This noon Maud Marvish three year old daughter of Henny Marvish fell from a bed breaking an arm. Dr Felty dressed the broken limb.
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Maud
Henny Marvish
Felty
Baptism Ceremony Held at Armstead Creek
Last evening at eight o'clock a baptism was performed at Armstead Creek near the west end of Ninth Street. Elder S. C. Humphrey of the Christian Church officiated as Miss Shad egg was immersed.
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Armstead Creek
Ninth St
S. C. Humphrey
The
Christian Church
Miss Shadegg
Called Back in Modole Theft Case
Sheriff Miller left at noon for Modole Iowa to return the captured male thief for trial. Jeff will stop in Topeka to obtain a requisition from the governor.
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Miller
Modole
Harrison County
Iowa
Jeff
Topeka
Quinns Court Postpones Purloining Case in Holland
Geo Stockton, arrested for purloining James I house in Holland township, appeared before Squire Quinn for trial. Case postponed to the 28th as several witnesses failed to appear.
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Geo. Stockton
James I
Holland
Tno
Squire Quinn
Station Agent Hendricks Reports Birth of Son
The message dated June 24, 87 notes birth of a ten pound boy for Mr. Hendricks, indicating he is now a father. The item ends with a quip about the press deadline and whether to light up.
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Hendricks
Mie
Bill
Obituary: McKnightstown resident Michael Harish dies at 75
From Mc Knightstown aged 75 years four months and 19 days after Bright s Disease of the kidneys. The remains were interred in Evergreen Cemetery Gettysburg yesterday. Also notes Henry Harnish, a townsman and son of the area.
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Bright
Michael Harish
McKnightstown
Evergreen Cemetery
Gettysburg
Henry Harnish
Real Estate Squibs: East Abilene and Fairview Lots Sold
Hawk and Kelley sold six lots in East Abilene to J. C. Bevington of Centreville Iowa for 1200 dollars and two lots on Grand Avenue Fairview for 800 dollars. N Blevins and Co report five Central Park lots sold. M H Stubblefield of St Louis bought in for 2500. J D McMaster and Co sold a 160 ranch twelve miles southeast to J R Lower of Iils at 47.50 per acre. Shipe orders three more cars for street railway. lodge Modern Woodmen meets and regenes ag ny nent organization by electing officers.
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Hawk & Kelley
J. C. Bevington
Centreville
Iowa
East Abilene
Grand Avenue
Fairview
N. Blevins & Co
Central Park
M. H. Stubblefield
St. Louis
J. D. McMaster & Co
J. R. Lower
Iils
M. M. Shipe
Generes Ag Ny Nent
Change of Office for Dr Boyard
Dr Boyard moved his office from Berry rei to Bie Woe office formerly occupied by Wethersby tver Bastien and Northcraft at Cedar Street.
Amicably Adjusted Injunction Against Santa Fe Lifted
injunction granted to Richland Park residents restraining Santa Fe from building additions has been removed. Santa Fe posted bonds of 10000 dollars and will be liable for damages to be assessed.
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Richland Park
Santa Fe
Co D Annual Shoot Highlights Local Competition
The Co D annual shoot near the city saw 13 competitors. Dave Herbst won the business men's medal with 22 of 30, Billy Wilson took the company medal with 14. Charley Crawford scored 17 and 11 in practice, stubbing his toe with 10. Charley Hough earned the booby prize for the lone goose egg. Range was 500 yards. Watermelons retail at 75 cents. George Huffman’s daughter is ill with lung fever. Mt St Joseph’s College floor joists underway. Kansas Farm Mortgage Co to relocate, new site undecided. An eastern investor predicts a new shoe factory employing 200 within six months.
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Company D
Dave Herbst
Billy Wilson
Charley Crawford
Charley Hough
I Gin
George Huffman
Mt. St. Joseph's College
Kansas Farm Mortgage Company
Injunction Served Against Union Investment Company
Injunction papers were last Saturday served on the Union Investment Company restraining them from interfering with the grade through Richland Park. Boss Hender and his fifty teams were consequently not called into requisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Investment Company
Richland Park
Hender
Fourth of July Excursion Ends Band Aid Effort
Abilene Fire Department withdraws the petition for aid to pay the Junction City band expenses for the Fourth, instructs a refund of all collected money, and the committee will refund proceeds. Tickets go on sale. the force will travel to Junction City without a band, with five railroad coaches reserved for supporters from Abilene who buy tickets today.
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Abilene
Junction City
We Are Unfurled to the World, and Our Name Is Eli
A fragmentary note presents the phrase We Are Unfurled to the World and the name Eli repeated with garbled capitalization and stray letters. The text resembles an unfinished or decorative statement rather than a complete news item.
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Eli
Santa Fe to Cross Buckeye Ave Sparks Abilene Hopes
Crowds gather morning to watch rails laid for the Santa Fe crossing Buckeye Avenue. About 2,000 people attend near the depot as tracks are completed. Abilene anticipates growth with Santa Fe service, more connections, and a new timetable. The scene includes band music, gunpowder pops, and celebratory mood at the rail work site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Buckeye Avenue
Buckeye Ave
Abilene
K. P
Jacob
Rachel
Casar
U. P
Moses
Rock Island
Omaha
Mud Creek
Manchester
New Transfer Wagons and Abilene Bank Venture
New transfer wagons from Studebaker arrive as the line will begin running Friday. Abilene voices strong optimism with planned First National Bank capitalized at 150000, led by Barker, Rice, and Smalley, amid broader Kansas growth and rail expansion plans.
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F. L. Ball & Co
Studebaker
Sees
Personal notes signal a busy Abilene social week
Saturday visitors and arrivals in Abilene include Farmer Shelton staying over Sunday A L Dodge and C C Culp from Salina R A Sullivan and Wm A Johnson from Solomon Mrs Davis of Chapman visiting E T n home Peter Van Dyke for health trip to Pittsburgh G C Anderson and Tom Anderson attend father’s funeral in Rock Springs Ky Mrs W J Coye arrives from Canandaigua to reside in Abilene Caye meets her in Kansas City Others travel plans include travel to Germany England and Canada local officials and businesses noted with several relocations and appointments
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Farmer Shelton
A. L. Dodge
C. C. Culp
Salina
R. A. Sullivan
Wm. A. Johnson
Solomon
Mrs. Davis
Chapman
E. T
Peter van Dyke
Pittsburgh
Sea Shore
G.C. Anderson
Tom Anderson
Rock Springs
W. J. Coye
Canandaigua
N. Y
Abilene
Magdeburg
Berlin
Robi
Nott
Godrich
Canada
Will Upshaw
Kansas City
Upshaw Furniture and Carpet Company
Mr. Witter
A. D. Buckley
Beloit
Miller
Modale
Samuel Grover
James Morley
Jefferson Township
Frank Kyle
Lincoln
R. F P. Russell
A. Brigit
Conway Springs
Sumner County
Lew Welch
Miss Hoag
Omaha
Ben Knauss
Ben
A. W. Sibbald
Wm. Dunlap
England
Rome
Tlarvey Focht
Pennsylvania
E. R. Potter
Shollenberger
A 85000 Foot Race On Fourth Of July
John Chicken, a fleet footed local, will run a hundred yard race on the Fourth of July with Carter of Herington. The event appears part of a public celebration with emphasis on speed and local participation.
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John Chicken
Carter
Herington
Local Inventor Demonstrates Patent Sash Balancers
J D Tess showcased his ten year effort patent sash balancers and fasteners. The mechanism allows raising or lowering either window any distance and securing it from the inside. Talks are underway with local lock works for manufacturing, with potential to revolutionize window fastening.
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J.D. Tess
A Future Rustler and the Abilene Heir
A note on the safe arrival of Jno Bennett Jr at his West Third Street home. The writer jokes the infant will be a chip off the old block and may become a leading business figure in Abilene, a city of 100000.
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John Bennett
Jno
Rock Island excursion planned from Hutchinson to Abilene
The Great Rock Island System reports arrangements with agents Sebastian and Moffit to run a large excursion train from Hutchinson and all Rock Island cities to Abilene once the road is ready. A second crowd from Wichita and nearby areas will follow. Estimated 1000 to 2000 travelers per trip as rates favor travel over staying.
Santa Fe Notes On Bridge And Depot Switch Work
Two miles of switches laid and rapid bridge work over Armstead. Bridge completion expected before track laying crew finishes at the depot. Three days from yesterday noon to finish switch work at the depot. Crossings in front of the facility noted.
Sterl and Zahner Promote Best Shoes in Town
Sterl and Zahner announce top quality shoes for women men and children. They claim Ziegler Bros Ladies and Children's footwear is unmatched locally with many customers vouching for the brand. The store says its shoe department carries only the best and will nearly sell men’s Oxford ties at cost to clear stock.
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Ziegler Bros
Ziegler
Oxford
Newport
Congress
Straw Hats Sale Deep Discounts For All Ages
Bargain straw hats for men boys and children offered at low prices. A few girl’s straw hats available and offered to close out. Come in to see them and take advantage of the savings.
Men’s Hats Offer Immense Stock at Low Prices
A local store advertises a large selection of stiff and soft hats for men and boys. It highlights stylish soft hats for young men and skull caps for boys at 25 cents each, promising savings on every purchase.
Clothing sale offer with low prices and stock clearout
A clothing supplier promotes deep discounts to clear stock. Thin coats and vests priced at 1.25 dollars and other dry goods are advertised as available at very low, customer-set prices to draw buyers. The message emphasizes urgency to buy now.
Bargain Fashion Goods Sallies For Summer Wear
An advertisement lists fabrics and textiles with low prices including 14 feet long best quality at 90c and $1.50 actual value, palm leaf fans 3 for 5c, turkey red damask 25c yd, striped shirting 7c yd, extra quality shirtings 10c yd, Cattonades 20c and 5c, balbriggan underwear 40c to 65c, India linens 15c to 25c, fancy whites and swisses, lawns and flouncings for summer dresses at very low prices.
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India
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Joma Me
Gleissner's
Broadway
Cor
3D Street
the Reflector
L. H. Litts & CO
Dickinson County
Republican County Convention
Joan
Wise
Kate Castleton Company
Mercury
Croll & Gulick
Quinn's Court
Tral
CEN
New Business Enterprise
Abilene National Bank
Kansas City Journal
W. P. Rice
Wn Rapid
Kanes
Abilené
Union Pacific
Omaha and Southwestern
Chicago
Kausac City
Twill
Joseph Medill
Chi ‘Tribune
J. W. Farwell
Smalley and Barker
Washington
G. W. Rohrer
Second and Buckeye
Humphrey
Abilene Bank
South Third St
Thompson
Presbyterian Sunday School
Abilene South Park
Rufus Collins
Eigen
Tue Dey
Cally
G. A. Jackson
Hope
Rev. Leary
Manhattan
John J. Berry
Stuart Hare
Enterprise
G. L. Croll
London
Bill Appleman
Kirkwood
Johntz
Rice
Great Rock Island System
Santa Fe Notes
Sterl & Zahner
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