13 May 1886
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1886
Page
1
Notices indicate completion of papers, payment of funds, and closure of loans tied to Hazlett's Grocery Store without reference to any other office. The brief records the actions as finalized transactions associated with the store.
The Abilene Reflector warns readers to avoid Minnesota mill promoters selling “Bohemian oats” and wind driven mills. They claim the devices only work when the wind is right and note inflated prices for lead rods. Homes dealers are urged to deal locally and reject these itinerant sellers, citing notes pressed then banked.
The twenty first annual meeting of the Kansas State S. 8. Association was held May 4 to 6 in the Opera House at Junction City. Topics covered included biblical study for all ages, religious education, and church finance, with Prof. Platt, Rev. Barnitz, and Dr. Bowers among speakers. Music led by E. Q. Excell and reports praised teaching methods and plan driven evangelism.
The anti saloon Republican Convention led by Hon Albert Griffin of Kansas was postponed and shifted from Toledo to Chicago. Griffin controls state committee appointments and delegates, prompting notes the gathering will not reflect a general constituency but state committees. The piece cites his Rhode Island prohibition remarks and urges preserving a photographic record of the convention interview.
The letter critiques Republican shifts on prohibition, noting past vows to enforce law on trial and accusing leaders of abandoning principle for party wins. It argues current strategy mirrors 1884 Maine pledges, warns of demagogues, and lauds Kansas growth via aggressive advertising inviting outsiders, with H Lucas signing.
Local grocery firm Shane and Emic operates at the corner of 3d Street and Cedar Street in Queensware. The brief notice notes storefronts and groceries, with emphasis on location and trade in the neighborhood.
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