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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1888

Page

5

Santa Fe Rail Strikes Halted as Repairs Resume

Santa Fe items report roadwork and dispatch changes as trains resume on the Manchester to Abiserty branch after a strike. Eighteen hundred workers affected at Topeka shops return to duty. city lists council and board of education terms amid local obituaries and travel notes.

Santa Fe Moriarty Manchester Barnard Wilhrreadt Coggeshall Ted Satran Emporia Abiserty Salina Concordia Santa Beaffickiuts Brudwit Dork Topeka

Habeas Corpus Release for Theodore St Peter

Theodore St Peter was released from Sheriff Nail’s custody under a writ of habeas corpus issued by Judge Leeds. The hearing is set for the 26th of this month. A large petition has been sent to the governor seeking his pardon. He will remain in the city pending the trial on the 26th.

Theodore St. Peter Sheriff Nail Leeds Elb Ed. Sutter Cohondo Rocky Mountain Dr. Oakwood West

Bird's Eye View of Abilene by J. D. McMaster & Co

The firm received a bird's eye map of Abilene featuring prominent blocks, residences, and a Broad way street view. The map highlights midland roads and factories with credit to artist Mr. Coye. J. D. McMaster & Co and Mr. W. C. Relirer are praised for enterprise and distribution plans reach to citizens and the East.

Abilene J. D. McMaster & Co Broadway J. D. McMaster W. C. Relirer

Pen Reynolds Taken to Penitentiary After Noon Train

Reynolds, the slayer of Bert Duggan, was moved to the penitentiary today by Sheriff Nail on the noon train amid tears. His wife and children followed by car, expressing sympathy despite his crime. Reynolds told a reporter his attorney may appeal to the supreme court and denied Jesse Williams' account. He claimed he killed only because he felt his life was in danger and would have harmed himself if guilty of murder. A large crowd gathered at the depot, typical for a centenary offense transit.

Reynolds Bert Duggan Sheriff Nail Reriector Supreme Court Jesse Williams

Deborning Essay From a Kansas Farmer on Horn Removal

A Kansas farmer shares a detailed dehorning method for cattle, describing equipment, measurements, rope restraints, and steps to remove horns with care. He discusses timing, safety, fly protection, and post care, citing experience over two years and urging readers to consult on questions.

Enrryn Kansas Marsuani Fere Sindh Sumner Morace Greeley Elvis Willa Ree Unis Leter Gro. Y. Johnson. Lawrence, Douglas Co

Runaway Pair of Gray Horses Brought to Standstill

A pair of gray horses pulling a lumber wagon ran away on Buckese avenue this morning. The animals lay down and sped, but Smith Martin managed to turn them into a lot, bringing them to a halt and securing the wagon. The owner arrived shortly after to claim the team.

Buckese Avenue Smith Martin

Youthful Thief Skedgel Arrested After Farm Theft

Abram Skedgel, a fourteen year old boy from New York City, ran away with a farmer Fishburn’s wagon and team in Cheever township. He was arrested in Hope and the stolen property found at L Brandt’s farm. Skedgel was brought to the city last evening and admits earning the items by working on a farm.

Abram Skedgel New York City Cheever Township Fishburn Hope Sunday L. Brandt

Harmonious GOP meeting sets Junction City congress date

The Republican Congressional Committee meeting at Clay Center yesterday was harmonious. The convention is slated for May 1 in Junction City. Delegates plan to attend Nationsleo in Clay Center on May 5.

Clay Center Junction City Nationsleo Clay Centre May

Blalock and Gamble Released in Columbus Killing Case

The Reflector notes Blalock and Gamble were freed as predicted. Gamble had long been pressed by the crowd. Clay Blalock was away in Abilene when the Columbus constable was killed. William and John Blalock of Columbus are connected to Constable Gorden’s death.

Blalock Gamble Columbus Mr. Gamble Clay Blalock Abilene William John Blalock Gorden

Salina Chosen to Host State Volunteer Firemen Tournament

Salina wins approval from the Kansas State Volunteer Firemen Association executive board. Meeting in Solomon City, Chairman DD Hoag of Mineapolis presided as the motion to hold Salina’s tournament in the second week of May was unanimously passed. The president’s veto was overridden, restoring the event after being called off.

Kansas State Volunteer Firemen Association Solomon City Tain DD. Hoag Minneapy Cal Salin Salina Pieswalter

People s Protective Association Formed in Central Kansas

A letter from T. W. Mesenve, secretary, describes the People s Protective Association formed in Central Kansas to combat horse stealing. The group claims organized bands with officers, deputies, and detectives, operating secretly to deter theft and protect property. Band 41 in Garfield township reportedly has forty members and meets monthly, inviting good citizens to join and obtain copies of the constitution and by laws.

Eprron People's Protective Association Kansas Caplsing Leutenants Minutemen Hve Uivm Garfield Township Garfield Band T. W. Mesenve

Union Pacific excursion tickets to the West and California offerings

The Union Pacific announces daily excursions to San Francisco San Diego Colton Los Angeles San Bernardino and San Jose California and to Portland Oregon at 80 dollars round trip. Tickets valid sixty days for outbound travel and six months for return with stopovers and optional routes via Denver and Salt Lake City. Agents Hendricks Maxwell Tebbetts and others available for details. Potatoes eggs butter and seeds advertised by local suppliers.

Union Pacific Chiea Pacific Railway San Francisco San Diego Colton Los Angeles San Bernardino San Jose California Portland Oregon Denver Salt Lake City W. N. Hendricks C. B. Maxwell Kansas City JS. Tebbetts G. P T. A Omaha Neb

County books reform praised by Riley County educator

J H Lee of Riley County writes on county uniformity of text books in schools. He cites savings of 10 to 15 percent, reduced cross-road price manipulation, and broader ease for migratory families. Lee notes no full uniform curriculum yet but says uniform books aid school system and pave the way for a standardized graded course. He reports two years of the experiment as greatly successful and gains in support from initial opponents.

J. H. Lee Riley County Mannartras Kas Fox J. al Lee

Dissolution Notice at Abitene Miller and Snoke firm ends

Notice states the partnership Miller & Snoke between Christian Miller and W H Snoke is dissolved effective immediately. Debts should be settled at Shockey & Snider's store. Christian Miller signs the notice from 30 41 Cane seed at Hodge Bros Wonderful. Market ads note loans and prices for butter eggs cultivators and wallpaper stock in the county.

Abitene. Kas Christian Miller W. H. Snoke Miller & Snoke Shockey & Snider

Seed Oats and Farm Supplies Advertised in Dickinson County

Seed oats and a large seed corn allotment are available for Dickinson County farmers. The dealer also lists Red Texas oats German Millet and a steady stock of hay corn oats oil cake condition powders chopped feed shorts bran flour buckwheat corn meal and related feeds from top county mills.

Dickinson County Ialso

Notice of Application to Sell Intoxicating Liquors

Legal notice from Dickinson County Kansas that William P. Grinsex applies for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at 20 West North Second Street Abilene. The hearing is set for Tuesday April Mth at 10 o clock A.M. in the Probate Court room at the county courthouse.

Lickin County Stetr Kansas Uni Hume North Second Abilene Dickinson County Kan Probete Eald County Rai William P. Grinsex

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