Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Abilene Reflector in Abilene, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1885

Page

6

Witty Smyrna Romance Ends in Summer Wedding

In the Smyrna station tale a romance blooms between Letty Brooks and Tom Porter as Miss Florence Van Amden captains the plot. Amid a summer storm and a near disaster from a landslide on the Blue Hill line, quick telegraph wit and daring rescue bind two couples in a double wedding to be held on the same day.

Letty Brooks Smyrna Sis Sammy Billy Johnson Wellock Husb Tan Summier Florence van Amden Letty Flornee van Amiden Tom Porter Raph War Town Omer Elas Oliver Ahvet van Aten Vanen Squire Porter Las Escrito Hse Betome Tom Onoere Almirer Porter Amiden Ariel Miss van Amden Milly Miss van Amen Chad Iean Florenca Florence Samy Father Dorothy Blue Hill Tantalus Miss van Amidon Flaxborough Ania Criel Letty Miss van Anvlen the Express Jasheyont Mina van Amden Sally Flixborough Florence van Aurden Ao Sammy Plaxborough Expres Thomas Porter William Johnson Letitia Brooks Lenarse Roderick Tryon Harper's Weekly

Punishment of Falsifiers in Fourteenth Century Trade

The article recounts medieval penalties for fraud in crafts and trade, noting royal and city scrutiny. It cites cases from 1316 and 1341 involving pots of bad metal, false hats, and deceitful sales, including pillory and burning. The piece reflects on magistrates’ inventive punishments and contrasts with modern enforcement.

Rembraneia Aleyn le West Chepe Quinnogge Quarterly Review Fraucis W

Miscellany of curious notes from quick news items

A hodgepodge of brief items mentions skeletons found under an oak in Euena. It notes a predicted boom in professional baseball this summer. Texas brick houses are hailed as needed by the San Antonio Times. Various quips cover a Beantine head, hot water wound dressings, roller skating fads, a speedy sewing machine, diphtheria deaths linked to poor sanitation, a Newbern alligator tale, a Russian dispatch practice stanza, sword swallowing dangers, a Russian Mennonite fair in Bon Homme, a Lenox victim of dinner mix ups, and comic theater anecdotes from Scranton and Charlotte Cashman’s shoes.

Euena Texas San Antonio Columbus St. Paul Varick County Medical Association Cleveland London Standard England Major Follett Brooklyn Brooklyn Eagle Milfons Mass Boston Jaladoviteh Karxtschovitel Selamachel Aml Sehepalet Wasittchixem Kostomaroff Tehogloketl Europe Chicago Tribune

BAYARD'S APPOINTMENTS

The Administration will continue to do its duty honestly and fearlessly with a cool contempt for the faultfinding of New York editors. Southern appointments are not to be questioned by those who deny the South equal representation in Cabinet ranks and missions. Richmond State, Virginia.

New York Bayard West New Zealand Department of State State Department Treasury New Endend Macin Yale College American Bar Association Motherhays New Amsterdam France Germany Ani Vhosen Georgia New Sec Oe Ee Coyote St. Louis Republican

Democratic Praise and Republican Critique on Cleveland's Admin

The Albany Argus reviews the first months of President Cleveland's administration, praising reform efforts and economy while noting opposition from Republicans and independent papers. It argues independents should support a strong Democratic reform government and warns against splits that could undermine free government.

Cleveland Democratic Party Sherman Phelps Independenta Maine Massachusséts United States Massachusetts New England Jeferson SE Ee Agar Ee Oy

The Orange Groves of St Michael s In the Azores

Atlantic Oasis describes St Michael s in the Azores, noting its island setting about 1,200 miles west of Land s End and 600 miles west of Lisbon. It highlights orange groves, Ponta Delgada, warm climate, and inviting garden hosts offering fresh fruit and camellias to visitors.

St. Michael's Azores Atlantic Land’s End Lisbon Ponta Delgada Sur Ao Pardon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ee Flynn Kate Keller Flynn Mice Kittir Fulke Ardee Ouro Wigan Sahirtea Love and Sammy Sammy Vienna Bon Homme Dalta Scot- Jan Paul Gly Seranton Lackwcanna Haarlotte Cashman MR. Cleveland Atlantic Oasis
Search Courier

Search the The Abilene Reflector Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Abilene Reflector?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication