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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1884

Page

5

Northcraft Offers Wide Range of Wrights Extracts

Northcraft lists a broad selection of Wrights extracts including Mary Sivant Helilmore Warri Livac Wuarre Rose Livy of The Valliey Tank Rose New Mows IlAy Jockey Club Woop Viewer Stemianotis Ke Ke Ke.

Northcraft Wrights Mary Sivant HeLiwmore Warri Livac Wuarre Rose Livy of the Valliey Tank Rose New Mows IlAy- Jockey Club Woop Viewer Stemianotis

Palace Clothing Store expands gents goods line

Simon Rothschild announces a new clothing drive in Abilene and Dickinson county offering boots shoes hats caps gloves and ready to wear. Catches attention with bargains as he sells a full line of pants overalls ulsters and work suits. Isnar Shockey and Daniel Snider form a partners in hardware and implements business at Poort and Bromtway praising past patronage.

CNEAP McInerney Simon Rothschild Abilene Dickinson County Palace Clothing Store Isnar Shockey Daniel Snider Hanlwane Cummer of Poort and Bromtway Shockey Palace Simon Just J. Wright

Pianos and Organs Offered by S W Pierre Co Kis

S W Pierre Company Jumellon City announces as one of the largest dealers in pianos and organs in Kis. They carry seven piano makes and seven organ makes. A J Stitt is the special agent staying at the Continental Hotel. Call or write for prices. Organs from 5 to 9 5.

S. W. Pierre & Co Jumellon City Kis A. J. Stitt Specil Continental F. M. Foraker Montrose Colorado T. C. Tleary H. J. Aldrich

Northcraft's Lamps and Local Advertisers Sweep Abilene

Several large ads trumpet Northcraft's new electric lamp line and a wide assortment of lamps. The issue also highlights tires, insurance, land abstracts, farm sales, clothing bargains, and local notices. Multiple local figures, stores, and events are mentioned, including Wahl Bros meat market, Kenyan's boots, Simon Rothschild clothing, and church activities in Enterprise.

Prohibition Debate Stirs Reflections On Enforcement

The Refiecron commends honest efforts to enforce the law and respects prohibitionists in principle, but it scorns political prohibitionists. The publication hopes its stance is clearly understood.

Rertxector Reriecron Nicholson Rerlectoor

Liquor Poisoning Inquest In Solomon City Saloon Case

Karstetter of Solomon City died after a period of illness following drinking at Jas Hughes saloon. Coroner’s inquest found death from drinking allegedly drugged liquor sold by Dennis Morgan. Hughes and Morgan posted bond to stand trial March 12 at 1 p.m. Authorities expect further facts at trial.

Karstetter Solomon City Jas. Hughes Dennis Morgan Messrs Hughes and Morgan Squire Smith Bond

Temperance Meeting Tour by R B Welch in Dickinson County

R B Welch of Topeka will address Dickinson county residents at multiple venues from March 11 to March 21. Events include schools and churches in Newbern Flor a Flora Holland Buckeye and other townships with invitations to all, especially women. C G Bessey, Sec T CU.

R. B. Welch Topeka Dickinson County Newbern Heindle School House Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church Holland East Liberty School House Hope Nawatha Methodist Church Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cheever Presbyterian Church Flora School House Willowdale Funkhouser School House Buckeye Central School House Welch C. G. Bessey T. CU

Amusements at Bonebrake's Opera House Friday Night

Donavin's Tennessee Company and the government shows perform. Plantation melodies and operatic numbers praised. Sav erly's Comedy Company at Bonebrake's Opera House last Friday delivered a complete and enthusiastic success with "Our Strategists" and a funny, artistic cast.

Bonebrake Opera House Abilene

The Whisky Cases Judge Nicholson’s Prohibition Sentences

Judge Nicholson sentenced violators of the prohibitory law last Saturday with fines ranging from 100 to 3100 per count and bonds to refrain from liquor business for two years. Several defendants received prison time or bonds. most sentences satisfied. The Reflector notes few were due to prejudice, defending the law and accountability for those selling liquor.

Nicholson Enos Morgan Solomon City Wm. Hickman Abilene James Hughes Pat Maroney T. J. Foley Chapman Amos Johnson Sickman

Death follows sale of household goods in Jefferson township

Elisha Peck, brother of Benj Peck, sold his household and Samia Sons at auction at his residence in Jefferson township last Friday then died Sunday from a sudden internal tumor. His funeral was held Tuesday with many mourners, and church services are noted by pastors Geo Merriam and JR G McCarthy along with Sunday school and prayer meeting times.

Elisha Peck Benj. Peck Samia Sons Jefferson Township Illinois Meek Grace Chapel Spruce Street Geo. Merriam The Presbyterian Church JR. G. McCarthy

Fire and Water Signals Question the Water Works

County correspondence raises a query about the city water works readiness during a fire alarm. An outsider accuses the water works president of instructing the fire department to withhold water until a whistle signal is given, which allegedly never sounded.

The Water Works Co Fire Department Water Works

Winter term closes at School District No 35 Mersius

The six month term ends February 29 1884 with 41 pupils enrolled and an average daily attendance of 31. Daily attendees Fred Dewey Benny Brown Oliver Brown Ellen Brown Elmer Baumbaugh Alice Kinzie Amanda Baumbaugh and Carl Wick attended every day. On the final day baskets were filled and the school and teacher enjoyed a pleasant parting despite sadness. U L Bates thanks scholars patrons and the Board for their support and courtesy during the term.

Mersius Fred. Dewey Benny Brown Oliver Brown Ellen Brown Elmer Baumbaugh Alice M Kinzie Amanda Baumbaugh Carl Wick U. L. Bates

Teachers' Institute at Union Valley school house

The south Dickinson county Teachers Institute will meet at Union Valley school house on Saturday March 15 at 10 o clock AM. Program includes addresses on political geography and U S history, lessons on reading and writing, examinations, and sessions on school economy and true and bank discount. Committees on music and entertainment organize the event by order of the committee.

South Dickinson County Union Valley Sehool House M. Teats Whisler Martin Potter B. W. Peck M. Scherer Clara Williams Crawford B. Goodspeed Wm. Peck P. A. Sickal A. Eshelman Wim. M.campbell F. P. Traster Eva Smith J.1il Engle U. S C. W. Ifafield C. W. Ifafield, Miss Minnie Russell P. IL. Halleck W.W. Day R. Mesh J. R. Hatfield

Garfield Gatherings in a Local Notices Column

March arrives with a roar as Sunny Side School opens next Monday. John Brown returns from Iowa with bride L A Carter and Maud Bradshaw wed February 26. Townsend plans move to Holland Twp. Hultyer relocates to Fleming place. Ringey moves into vacated Hultyer house. Thompson children ill with lung fever. Born March 1 to J I Corkhuff and wife a son. Ches Shelbush expected home from Pennsylvania. Dick Mount visits Ohio to see his father. Peter Boor dies February 25 at age 69.

John Brown Lowa L. A. Carter Maud Bradshaw Townsed Holland Township Mr. Hultyer Flemming Place Mr. Ringey Hultyer Mr. Thompson J. I. Corkhuff Sion

Newbern Notes Bulletin Highlights Local Happenings

Milo Houston takes the constable post amid busy duties as Henry Stevens welcomes a healthy girl. Edmond Keller and W. P. Ross attend court while a Nicholson Jr appears in district 111. John Reves suffers foot pain but improves under Dr. Gish. Tunker preacher Hollinger preached at No 10. Mrs Easter and children return home to Mayes City after winter with John Easter. George Richards rents Randall Lightkeps farm. Lightkeps plastering this year. Meetings begin at No 10 next Tuesday through Sunday. Elder Rober dies aged about 67 with funeral at German Reform Church. Keele family affected by measles. A wedding is expected soon between two local youth.

State Journal Charlie Riggs Topeka Abilene N. E. Newhous Sheffield Iowa Donald McKay Rosebank A. D. Blanchett Union Jp Beriector Office People’s Paper Blanchett John Scanland Dan Ryan Michael Nicholson Chapman John Nelson Chapman Creek Messrs J.8. Ford E. Keller Newbern Keller Bonebrake South Bend Ind Elijah Bonebrake Milo Houston Henry Stevens Edmond Keller W. P. Ross Nicholson Jrper John Reves Gish Mr. Hollinger Cumberland County Penn Marsh Easter John Easter Mayes City George Richards Randal Lightkeps Lightkeps No. 10 Rober Roher Keeel Presbyterians Sam. McQueston Lowell Tlotel M. E Howell Chirm Anh

Solomon Scraps and Growth in New Town

Solomon is poised for growth with a new stone depot and planned court house engine house jail and more. Amos E Wilson and wife visit town while a hotbed of local activity includes school changes travel to Lecompton and a planned thirty room hotel for Jas Hughes. Died Geo Kerstetter 61 after two weeks illness. burial on Sunday.

Solomon Amos E. Wilson Allen W. Cameron Pennsylvania Miss Cramer Lawrence State Temperance Union Jas. Hughes Geo. Kerstetter West Ife

Abilene Markets Brief Snapshot

Grain and livestock prices listed with Wheat No. 3 and No. 4, hay, hogs, cattle, poultry, and related market items. Reads as a terse column of commodity quotes and small farm goods with unclear OCR text.

Station Meredith to Exhibit at Carpenter House Stables

Alfred Prey invites farmers to Abilene on March 16 to view Station Meredith the best draft horse in Dickinson county. The thoroughbred will be shown at Carpenter House stables and on Abilene streets, offering a rare chance to examine the animal. The big rush for Shockey & Snider’s follows, as goods arrive by train with low prices on hardware wagons buggies and related items.

Meredith Carpenter House Abilene Dickinson County Alfred Prey Shockey & Snider’s Shockey and Snider

Painting Colors for Git Painting at Opera House Book Store

Wiflant's French Tube Colors are praised for purity and brilliancy of tone and offered for sale at the Opera House Book Store.

Sewell’s Opera House Opera

Jersey Lily and local merchants promote goods at Northcraft’s

Pear’s Famous English Complexion Soap advertised at Northcraft’s with Berry Bros. Mer wind mills and Scantile Company hiring five men to build wind mills and pumps. Shockey & Snider display hardware, woolenware, Ketchem wagons, baggies, spring wagons, stoves, ranges, and more. Corner 4th and Broadway promoted as bed rock prices.

Pear Northcraft’s Berry Bros Mer- Wind Mills Scantile Company Challenge Baker Walthouse Shockey & Sniders 4Th and Broadway

Abilene Advertises Boots and Farm Equipment Deals

Local merchants advertise gents fine hand-sewn calf boots and shoes, patent wheel landside sulky plows, and farm wagons. Northcraft and Shockey promote drops and groceries, Herrington gets low prices on dry goods, boots, and cosmetics. Spring stock updates mention large orders and low prices across merchants.

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T.C. Henry & Co M. Nwouay Lille J. G. Northcraft Wahl Bros Roadway Ws. T. C., Henry & Co Bauros Northcraft's F. B. Winson & Sox Reinector Macinerney's McInerney's A. E. Bishop & Co C. Huxly & Co J. E. Bonebrake G. A. Crise Will Zaher New Philadelphia Ohio Will Hendricks W. I. McDowell Enterprise M. L. Potter Stephen Treague J. A. Spratt K. P A. W. Rice Ilinois Monroe Camillus Rhodes Frankfort J. B. Case Case Messrs. Meter Dahlhammer A. A. Welch Burlington Kansas Morris Kas Louie Lord Geo. Apps March C. A. Sledge First Methodist Episcopal Church of D. W. Keller A. W. Livingstone Presbyterian Clurch Sociable J. G. Hamaker Waring Grand Lodge of James IH. Brown Richard Waring E. C. Weiless Berry Bros. Mercantile Company Salina Saline County Matt Sheerer A. Learenthal R. G. McCarthy Saul Seventh Street Allen E. Yount Libbie Row Burris House Culbertson Wm. Gutsch Midway Clay Center Dispatch J. W. Hart Hart Kansas City Times Carter Her Majesty's Gerster School District No Teachers’ Institute Garfield Monay Newbern Notes J.D. Eisenhower William Lowe Aroma Bellsprings Lecompton Herington M. E. Church Abe Weaver Lakely Revolrer: Co Abilene Markets Tealight Rede Mer Cantile Company Shockey & Snider 4Th and Broadway Shockey & Snider's Hapgood Shockey & & Snider’ ‘S Berry Bros., Mercantile Company Cor F. A. Smalley Berry Bros. Mercantile Co D'Kuy Chandler's Herrington Aud Funk Shockey & Shivers Letheral Northcrafts Melnemney Melnemney’s Bil. D* Huy Berry Bros. McMercantile Company McInerney’s Burt Melherney’s Third and Rerlecron McInemey
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