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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1884
Page
5
A crowded Abilene page highlights hardware and glove ads from Shockey Snider and partners, McInerney's bargains on boots and hats, Northcrafts lamps and Rockford watches, plus Dickinson County market notices. Local listings push carpentry, wind mills, and land sales as autumn sales loom.
Hon T C Henry plans a large three story block on vacant ground north of the Henry House with a deed to the third story for secret orders. L P Meredith M D D D S dies in Abilene on April 28 1884 at age 43 after pneumonia. Meredith was a renowned dentist and writer, former head of Cincinnati dentistry, late Kansas State Dental Association official, and a respected teacher and author. His funeral was held at the Presbyterian church and he is buried in Xenia Ohio.
A satirical critique of Abilene church socials portraying them as illusions and social performances. The piece ridicules the eagerness for frequent gatherings and the art of concealing pockets from temptations, suggesting the social scene distracts from sacred influence while exposing human depravity.
The piece praises church socials as vital social glue in Abilene, noting the Opera House draws crowds and shapes admiration around prominent spenders. As summer nears, socials continue, replacing lawn parties and picnics, while preserving dignity and sociable grace.
Herington notes show Bickmore and Taylor shipping fat steers while Crider Bros and Wm Harris built houses last week. Harmon Snook brings masons to town. Simpson works at Barrett's hotel. SL Swanson visits May 22 to June 10, 1884 to take photographs at SL. per dozen. Wheat looks true and corn planting soon. J W Lowe clerks in Chandler's store after long illness. W L.
Mr Gibson of Robinson Bros. & Co. arrives from Town with a car load of goods for Hope. Their new store is not yet ready but will be soon. Gibson has impressed locals with musical talent and energy. Census shows Hope rising. Partridge, Hostetter, Shaeffer, Teats, Yelay at new projects. Pease marries Miss Stockett. brass band celebration. Surveyors expected to locate station. farmers invited to list livestock and implements for monthly sale.
Mrs. Jake Korn returns home after a long cast spell. L. D. Buck expands his house and abandons plans for Washington Territory staying in Kansas. Blacksmith James Chew reports brisk work and good craftsmanship. Mrs. Tinghes secures a deed to a leading creek farm, rents, and moves to Abilene. Mr. Brantner of Colorado visits in poor health seeking Kansas air. Jesse Engle and wife visit Pennsylvania, hoping eastern friends settle in the county. O Mower from Lucas Ohio arrives last Friday. Charles Swigart family visits, may stay all summer or settle here. The Colonel and wife father twelve children, all but Charlie live in Dickinson county and most vote straight democracy, while the women are cared for by Republicans. The paper notes the Colonel’s influence and hopes for his family to join the Garden of the West.
Hazlett and Co presents Shadows Camet Hart an exceedingly fine line of patterns in excellent Taree Payrs Extra Surers Bopy Brussels TarestRy Brossets Mogvetts AxMINISTER VALYETS. They opened the Spring season with a larger line than usual for this enterprising firm. The entire line is first class covering every conceivable idea of figure formation. A large line of Wats Parse and Wixtow Shapes in all known colorings also featured.
Market brief noting various prices and items with limited legible details. Names and figures partially visible refer to produce and prices, unclear due to OCR.
Baptist church at 5th and Spruce with Merriam as pastor holds Sunday services at 11 o clock and Sunday School at 9 45. Presbyterian church hosts Sunday services 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School 9 30 a m and midweek prayer at 7 30 p m. Episcopal St John s Buckeye Avenue offers service on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 a m led by Rector BP Waser. Local cigar brands offered by Waser at Shockey and Snider s include Henry Clay s Bouquets and Royal Trame among others. Farm wagons and related gear advertised by Shockey & Snider s for sale.
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