Jolly Pathfinders Bring Eastward Plans and City News
The Jolly Pathfinders, a 25 member group, travel east this week for new goods as Abilene news covers local marriages, licensing, registrations, and civic notes. From railroad ticket offers to court actions and school reports, the issue highlights community events and upcoming elections plus area business moves and social happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Pathfinders
Bonebrake
A. E. Bishop
J. B. Case
J. J. Muitt
Solomon City
Reflector
Local notes from Abilene and surrounding area
Long Abilene Chronicle items report Adams county visitor William Hartman and relatives en route to a G A R gathering in Fort Scott. Officials McDivitt Hallam Warner buy into Frmers Lumber Co. and Col J R McClure’s illness in Washington draws concern. Elijah Bonebrake died of pneumonia aged 74. Reflector editorials urge swift trial in stockholders case against Kansas Partners Mutual Insurance Co with Mahan delays criticized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J. R. McClure
Washington
United States Marshalship
Kansas
Providence Hospital
Col. McClure
Elijah Bonebrake
Ile
Westmoreland County
Penn
Stark Co
Ohio
St. Joseph County
Ind
Abilene
J. E. Bonebrake
Dr. Shook
Merrifield
Presbyterian Church
Matra
Stockholders’ Association
Mutual Insurance Company
M . Manan
Salina
Nicholson
Mahan
Resolutions of Respect by Abilene G A R Post
The Abilene Post G A R Department of Kansas mourns comrade Valentine Meyer. The resolution notes his faithful service and warns soldiers to be ready for the divine call. Sympathy extended to his widow and family. records to reflect sorrow and comfort. Regent R J Fovney signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Post
Department of Kansas
Valentine Meyer
Shack
R. J. Fovney
Metropolitan Brass Band and Superb Orchestra March 17
At a regular meeting of Western om Lodge held March 10 1885 in Abilene, resolutions reported by committee were unanimously adopted. The obituary notes brother Valentine Meyer is mourned and the lodge to wear mourning for thirty days. A long local column adds town commentary, a ticket agent notice, and advertisements for dry goods and spring millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Western Om Lodge
Abilene
Wuereass
Valentine Meyer
Levoes
Luis Lodge
P. Wilsox
BR Waring
C. L. Moore
Eggs Wanted at Merrifield Variety Store This Week
D. M. Merrifield's Variety Store requests 100 cases of eggs this week. Shop for goods at Merrifield's and take advantage of current offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Merrifield’s
Faulkner Co Offers Finest Ladies Kid Shoe for $2.50
Faulkner Co advertises the finest ladies kid shoe in the state priced at 2.50 dollars. The ad highlights quality leather and comfort, aiming to attract shoppers to the merchandise at Faulkner Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulkner & Co
A. E. Bishop & Cos
New Spring
Abilene
Saweill’s
Sewell’s
New Millinery Goods At A. E. Bishop & Co’s
Advertisement copy proclaims new millinery goods at A. E. Bishop & Co with claims of fresh patterns and a call to visit the shop. Mentions paper hangings received at Sewell’s and urges readers to seek a selection not found elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Bishop & CO
Sewell’s
Headquarte
Repair shop and sales notices in old Case's basement
An old advertisement lists a repair shop offering shoe repairs, machine and gun work, carpet weaving at low prices, located in the basement of Case's store. It also notes Hagan Floyd selling high grade Short Horn bull calves, and a shoe sale promotion prompting readers to buy a good pair of Booiseau Shoes now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell’s
Case
Heopore Hagan
H. Hl
Floyd
H. Floyd
H. H. Floyd
Hi. H. Floyd
First Class Grocery Opens in Abilene Kansas
Abilene Kansas announces Shane and Emig open a first class grocery at 3d and Cedar streets inviting local patronage. Floyd mentions a range of fine goods and prompts interest from Dickinson County residents.
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Abilene and Dickinson Co
3D and
Cedar Streets
Abilene, Kas
Shane
Lands for sale in county offered by T. C. Henry & Co
Oldest agency presents twenty well improved farms for sale on easy terms. Lands from 5 to 7 dollars per acre, with free land showings and information. Moneyed purchasers urged to close trades. Also stoves by Berry Bros. Mercantile Co and sponges at Northcraft's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Henry & Co
Berry Bros. Mercantile Co
Bonebrake Hardware Co Advertises Farm Tools
J E Bonebrake Hardware Co promotes Double Row Shock Cutters and Deb Wee loads at Bonebrake's Hard Pays. Claims sole agent status for Glidden wire and urges customers to examine their stock and wagons. Invites calls for farming implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Bonebrake
J. E. Bonebrake Headware Co
J. E. Bonebrake Hardware Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. F. Russel & Sons
South Side
Abilene, Kansas
Sewell
D'Hay
Mr. Hobbs, Jr
F. L. Parker
Kansas City
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Bonebrake’s
Ha ‘Ama
Jacob S. Hollinger
Ida M. Fritz
Plympton
Kas
Henry
Wm. P. Lenhart
Amanda S. Kleine
Culbertson
Ks Fair Esd Singer
Phillip Heigle
Waxrep
John J. Reagan
J.M. Brentzer
Hs New Tyick
Ae Noth
Thi vi
E-Cave
Ta Smith
Lydia Davis
Cullvrtson
Court House
Frank le
Franx
Jay Gould
Scanan
N. W. Tyler
Chapman
Marr
John P. Quam
J. P
B.C. Phillips
Ika Shaffer
Ben of
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Point
B. i. Dhuy
D. Lf
N. D
Depot
Thade
June Wise
Auie
Larned Eagle-Optic
Eagle-Optic
J.C. Buckisquam
Dunmore
Lackawanna County
Squire Barber
Culvertson
Alonzo Coleman
Miss
West
Plowman
Opera House
N.D. Lowe
John Miller
W. E. Collins
Ross & Collins
Solin Jourairt
Ain
Aldlene Foundry
Dickinson
W. J. Austin
Jednster
Miami County
Jas
Revieever
Davis County
J. C., Trebor
Ri. M. Weir
Boone
Iowa
Mr. Wishart
Abilene Foundry
Ker.eeror
J. R. Barton
Dickson County
Barton
Topeka
Valentine Meyers
Western Home Lodge
Dr. Bowers
Tartheran Church
Meyers
Odd Fellows’ Mutual
Michigan
Towa
Coltine
Damoc
O Wassingtos
Abilen
Cleveland
M. D. Good
Good
Kinses
Washington Monument
Sheman
Corcoran
Arthur
Edmunds
Winthrop
Episcopal Church
Virginia
Henderson Sutter
Christ Church, Alexandria
A. Wallis
Pohick
Co. K
Ed Regz
Gov. Mrcin
Mit
Atchisons
Pe Sons
Ifntis
William Hartman
Adams County
Illinois
City
Fred Hartman
Judge Culbertson
W. T. Davidson
Mayor McDivitt
Davidson
Jacob Schopp
David Matteson
W. H. Childs
Dr. Serl
Jerry Sheahan
A. R. Darling
Frank Nelson
Geo. C. Kenyon
J. M. Hodge
Daniel
Clark
Ed. Thisser
Fort Scott
McDivitt
Hallam
C. J. McDivitt
E. J. Warner
M. Nicolay
Old Land
Fr Mers’ Lumber Company
Halam
Messrs
Warner and
Rufus Feeney
Elune Post Office
J.P. Fengel
Liberty Tp
Lecoror Celler
Tommy Wilson
Tom
Julius Waterstradt
Julius
Tommy
Buckeye
B. H. D’hay
D. T
N.D
O. J. Raub
C. C. Shafer
M. M. Bowman's
Broadway
Abilene Markets
GRAIN
Becta Wen
Los
Sizadad
Dickin- 44
Inkine
Ard
Jo Cao
T_C. Aaxey & Co
Ed. Velz
Su Steeet
M. E. Churen
B. HW. D'Hay
Northcraft’s
Hodge Bros
J. P. Carter
Sunnyside
BH. O’hay’s
E. E. Hollar’s
Corner 3d
Spruce Sts
Wahl Bros
Power Shellers
Keystone Power Sheller
Abilene Ice and Feed Company
Creamery Building
Gish
T. B. Ross
Prractice of Medicine
Ke & Gleiesner
Lutheran
Eesears
Ponebsaie
Abd Lns
Nas
Yo -55
Nod
Hawovili
H. Vaware Co
Ehonebrake Hardware Company
Sols
Dickinson County
Faulkner
Fuillline Glasswee
Shane & Emig’s
Sar
Shene & Emig’s. Ae
Swort- Horn
Cattie
Blue Valley
Menhattan
Riley
Coosiz
Elagas
M. Y
Hasies
Young Phylis
Josebees
Rosezerys
Brecetes
Kurs
Amoice
Pomonas
Lacy Lites
Fecal Recon
Sonal
Hove
Roy
Taorn Cate
S'Ap
ForCata
A. Sawyer
Potter Bros
Queensware, &c
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