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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1887
Page
4
For Sheriff Henry Harnishuh of Abilene. For County Clerk J. H. Hoffman of Jefferson. For Register of Deeds Genevieve A. Cowles.
In praising Henry Kandt, supporters argue the county commissioner's office demands careful, level headed leadership. They credit Kandt as chairman for a year of economical, prompt action and warn against clamor for new candidates who may not uphold prudent stewardship.
The candidate Mrs Genevieve A Cowles is described as highly qualified to discharge Register of Deeds duties. She began copying and writing at 16, has office experience, and would continue the office’s proven 4 year conduct. The piece emphasizes Democratic support for women in office and praises Cowles as worthy and competent.
Sleary Hoffman a Democrat for county clerk is described as honest, upright, intelligent and fully competent. The piece notes his Swiss German heritage, banking background, and residency in Jefferson township while praising his qualifications and urging voter support. It contrasts with harsh outside stories about opposing sheriff candidate Henry Harnish, who is praised as honest and capable.
The message urges voters to reelect Henry Warner citing his 20 years in the county, clean record, and service in the Civil War. It questions the second term focus of opponents, cites other incumbents facing opposition, and promotes consistent leadership and a four year term reform. It mentions Gen A G Edwards and Rev Spurgeon in broader context.
A critical review of Judge M. B. Nicholson's judicial record prior to re-election in the Eighth district. The piece surveys Supreme Court decisions on errors and appeals, noting reversals in several cases, including Prohibition era actions, property and alimony matters, and a freight classification dispute, underscoring concerns about suitability for the bench.
D. H. Brows of Council Grove argues Nicholson shows superior legal ability and integrity. He cites reversals as not indicating poor performance and urges voters to judge a magistrate by decisions not party politics. October 24 1887.
Herington advances with a near completion of a prominent house hailed as among the best in the state. A stock company forms to install electric lights and aims for year end illumination. A board of trade is planned and Rock Island’s arrival promises new opportunities for the city.
Laid up for repairs after a mishap involving John Lancaster and a pony. A kick shattered the shares and broke a small bone in the wrist, with Dr Regan tending to the injured man.
Dr. Anna Longshore Potts a Philadelphia physician and lecturer to begin talks at Chickering Hall Tuesday. The London Truth praises her calm, persuasive style and beneficial medical science, noting Englishwomen gain insight and fewer doctors' bills after her talks. Abilene residents recall her earlier Abilene lectures.
A first person reminiscence from October 1887 describes a scene near Boston Common where a beggar child Ned Hathaway, seven, orphaned, pleads for aid. The narrator recounts buying boots, clothes, and food, lamenting the boy’s lack of home as trains whistle and night approaches. The piece contrasts wealth with child poverty in a Boston street setting.
On a Worcester bound journey the narrator recalls joyous faces aboard the train and slips into a reverie about being left in the city without a bed for the night. He contemplates fate, regret, and a distant sense of destiny as he writes of Joan Prestos and a transient dreamlike vision.
Sheriff sale notices describe two actions in Dickinson County Kansas. One sale follows an execution against A W and others with real and personal property at Abilene and Munday, while the other sale lists real estate at the front door of the courthouse in Abilene for cash to settle a lien by Florence D Talbott and court order.
Prices for Treavy and medium weight fabrics in all colors range from 4.50 to 30.00. Boys overcoats show prices from 4.00 to 8.09 with broader ranges in other styles and sizes. Boys school suits and children’s pants suits list multiple price points from 2.50 to 15.00, covering a wide selection.
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