Oklahoma policy and temperance debate roil 1885 Kansas press
Abilene Reflector reports on republican postmasters rewards under Grover Cleveland and a preferred shift to democratic principle in Washington. It criticizes men like Gov. Manter and Governor Manbey for temperance legislation and asserts the west will demand either cattle removal from Oklahoma or open homestead entry, while editors of several Kansas papers are urged to organize with the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Ausert Grirris
Manhattan
Topeka Commonwealth
Junction City Union
Hiawatha World
Leavenworth Times
Granny Griffin
Kansas
Oklahoma
United States
Questioning excuses for law violations and moral guilt
A governor denounces unlawful behavior and asks if an offender like Jeus A Morris is less guilty of a moral wrong than those who break the law. The remark frames a debate on accountability and ethical standards surrounding legal compliance.
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Jeus
Morris
Voters urged to register and back capable leaders
The city call urges residents to register before the 28th, back energetic businesslike candidates for council, endorse A. W. Rice for mayor with opposition unlikely, and push immediate attention to sidewalks streets and finances in a plea for prudent, informed action.
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A. W. Rice
Postmasters and Gum Habit Warn of Disruption
Washington physician Dr. Sangrado Bolus has sent a scientific opinion to Postmaster General Vilas arguing that removing many Republican postmasters now could trigger serious results. He notes about 60,000 Republican postmasters, many longtime in office, addicted to gum on stamp backs like a morphine habit. Sudden removal could cause nervous collapse or fits, likened to cutting off a drunkard or opiate withdrawal. Vilas will likely proceed with care.
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Sangrado Bolus
Washington
Vilas
Republices
Garfield Gleanings notes local shifts and events
Independence Literary Society closed Friday. Methodists left Bonacord schoolhouse joining Presbyteriana at Mt. Pleasant. Miss Alice Hosie gains a Woods organ. Will H Wenham relocates to Morris County, farm sold. School bonds approved for 750 dollars. Sunnyside Presbyterians close meetings. Kirkwood sells farm, moves to Abilene. Bridge timber replaced after Holland Creek flood. Fel bush keeps on time with road work. Young Democrats celebrate inauguration day at W I Wenham’s, Cleveland praised. A. J. Thompson claims happiness over a 12 pound boy. Farmers sow oats and prep corn ground. Luke Yeager sells to Gish Bros. and moves to Abilene. Lillie Hunt visits near Delphos. Felbush touts finest mares in Garfield. Land buyers numerous. room remains. Harry McDonald injured when horse reared and fell on him. Hr. C. Aspley to Morris Co. for future home. Boots.
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Independence Literary Society
Bonacord School House
Presbyteriana
Mt. Pleasant
Alice Hosie
Will H. Wenham
Morris County
Ereire Chapin’s
S. W
Sunnyside
Kirkwood
Abilene
Holland Creek
John Felbush
Young Democrats
W. I. Wenham
Cleveland
A. J. Thompson
Garfield
Luke Yeager
Gish Bros
Lillie Hunt
Delphos
Felbush
Harry McDonald
Hr. C. Aspley
Morris Co
Boots
Abilene Notes and Hints From The Town Page
A jumble of local tidbits notes Abilene visitors booming hotels full and big Mill privilege. Talks of independent town sides, county offices, and political hopes. Egg hatching patents, market strength, and farmers planning crops. Election chatter, skating rinks, protracted meetings, and preparations for harvest mingle in this column.
town views and market notes from Vion
Vion shows weekly changes with new goods in all businesses and grain deliveries daily. Hogs and cattle ship to market as openings remain. peach crop may fail due to buds frozen. Rev Herr preaches at Congregational Church. M E Conference notes. local politics hint at mayoral ambitions. watch for hydrophobia in dogs and kill any bitten animal. last Monday’s sun eclipse seen plainly without glass.
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D—L
Chapman
Herr
Congregational Church
J. M. Wilson
J. C. Russell
M. E
Local notes on buggy accident and St Patrick’s day events
ADDITIONAL LOCALS describes Mr M Nicolay's buggy accident near Mud Creek with his wife thrown out and the buggy damaged. It also notes St Patrick's day mass, a shamrock from Dublin given to T C McInerney, and a reflective mention of the Freeman's Journal. County Attorney’s inquisition under new prohibitory law is recounted with a failed witness return. Commissioners visit the poor farm, foundation nearly done, plan for orchard and county livestock to cut future costs.
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T. C. McInerney
Dublin
Ireland
Freeman's Journal
Levi Stobaugh
Stobaugh
J. C. Union
Bricker
Local merchants trumpet sales in new advertisements
J J Reagan and L Schlegel announce public sales with Beemer Merrifield and Ed Thisler noted for local readers. J T Brady promotes real estate and loan services via RefLector. Sterl Zahner and Hiedge Bros advertise bargains for 2000 readers. A E Bishop Co. speaks to women on dry goods and millinery. Simon Rothschild Palace Clothing draws crowds with new stock. Eli Faulkner Co. invites Dickinson county customers to inspect clothing and boots. Bert Martin expand in old Post Office building with dry goods groceries and more.
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J. J. Reagan
L. Schlegel
Beemer
Merrifield
Ed. Thisler
Sterl & Zahner
Hiedge Bros
A. E. Bishop & Co
Simon Rothschild
Palace
Simon
Eli
Faulkner & Co
Dickinson County
Bert & Martin
Queensware
Notice to Teachers in Abilene Kansas
Dearne XY letter states first examination under the new law will be the last Saturday in April. State Board of Education will prepare questions and send to County Superintendents as required. County Superintendent may issue temporary certificates after examination, valid until next regular examination. D. D. Horwapy, County Superintendent.
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D. D. Mornapay
Abilene
State Board of Education
J. Hi. Lawnean
Pub
D. D. Horwapy
Stock for Sale at Ed Thisler’s Farm East of Town
Ed Thisler offers a number of fine grade and thoroughbred cattle, plus good fresh milch cows, for sale at his stock farm east of town. Prices available by calling on or addressing Mr. Thisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thisler
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Strother Brothers Editors and Publishers
E. Strother
Grover Cleveland
Bro. Grirrix
Gov. Mantrn
Manbey
Garfield Gleanings
Chapman Chips
England
France
Calaboose
Methodist Wa
Juan
L. H. Faulkner & CO
J. G Northcraft
Humphrey
THE
Agmicultural Land Company
Abilene, Kansas
Bonner
Ottawa Co
Ottawa County
Smoky Hiu
J. H. Brady
Real Estate and Land Office
Monthey
Cali
She ME
Kansas Agricultural Land Co
Abilene, Kas
First National Bank
Argain
Shane & Emic
Cedar Sts
Kas
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