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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1887
Page
5
The Reflector prints local notes from the area on November 3 1887. Dispatches praise sheriff candidates Henry Harnish and Genevieve Cowles, while relaying church reports and community letters from Kansas towns.
A large crowd filled Berry Bros large hall for St Andrews Fair lantern contest. Brown led 1 567 to 1 316 over McGonigie as Santa Fe supporters cheered. Prizes awarded to many, including Mrs Cowles for county office and Sadie Prendergast for Afghan. Several trips and visits noted, with church and bank folks mentioned.
In the preliminary examination James Duffy was bound over in 1000 dollars for appearance next Monday at court. Failing to give bond he was committed to jail.
A gathering was hosted at Mrs. Rev. W.M. Scott's residence at Tenth and Mulberry Monday evening October 24 in honor of her thirty ninth birthday. A large number of friends and members of A B and M E church and Salvation Army attended. Gifts were elegant and cozy.
A local political clash centers on Dr J M Hodge and allied Republican strikers from multiple precincts who threaten to crack down on voters. The piece warns Dickinson county voters will resist coercion, declaring the people will handle the election and that officials intend to control the populace. The reflection suggests a repeat of past battles in next November’s contest.
Congressman Anderson toured Mills praising its bright future. Industry thrives with busy machine shops and flour mills. City leaders prepared a site for a large brick boarding house to serve students in the new college. Enterprise welcomes back Dr. Finck and family and notes aid for Hoffmann and Warner on November 8.
The text notes forthcoming details on new factories and mentions Dr Prather visiting Abilene yesterday amid a mixed judicial fight in a broader context.
The Reformed Church held a 3 o'clock ceremony where M F Troxell of Kansas City preached a sermon on Christ as the chief corner stone. The speaker argued Jesus Christ anchors sacred and profane history and underpins Bible truth, religion, and culture.
A large Abilene gathering heard introductory remarks by Elder Humphry of the Christian church, with hymns and talks by Dr. Welsher and attorney G W Hurd. Messages commemorated the church’s growth, a stone placed with inscriptions, and a baptism at the Episcopal church for Overton Norwood Hendricks, born to Mr. and Mrs. W N Hendricks.
Special to Reflector reports a bold overnight burglary in Bennington Kansas. entry via window, drawers emptied, express packages opened, a car with household goods rummaged, stamps and change taken, a sample trunk of silverware damaged, and assorted items stolen. Also notes on local society items and agricultural correspondence.
Henry Litts passed through Enterprise today and greeted many friends. The Rock Island plans track laying machinery next Monday and will rush the work. Mr Prather notes Gid Normal University lots are selling unexpectedly. Henry Warner reports everything OK. The other Henry is active nightly and will be Eli next Tuesday. Santa Fe crews repair their bridge in good shape, with a large force at work today. Rock Island will build their beams in a few days.
In the case E. Brunson versus C. N. W. Railroad the court awarded the plaintiff 441 dollars. Marriage licenses issued to Edward Stevens and Miss Alice Foreman of Abilene W. P. Wyman and Miss Bettie Wilson of Carlton Ros Rycrett of Chilhawee Mo and Miss Annie Satterwhite of Dillon.
Credible information states Salvation Army will desist street demonstrations and stay to worship services with protection from disturbances. Keller & Tisdale dissolves by mutual consent. D W Keller retires. Business continues as H S Tisdale & Co at the same location, to pay debts and collect all bills. November 1, 1887. W E H B Tripae.
Jacob Augustine known as Uncle Jakey distributed the straight Prohibition ticket on the streets today. He openly advocates prohibition and voting for it, insisting principles at stake justify support regardless of electoral prospects this fall.
Yesterday morning a spark from a Missouri Pacific engine east of Herington set a prairie blaze. About 250 tons of hay owned by Evers, Balantine, Bonds and Dickson were destroyed. The owners filed for damages with the MP agent.
The pastor received an elegant Oxford Bible at evening services as members and the congregation expressed appreciation. A note of thanks highlighted the bond between pastor and congregation. Messrs. H Whitley Parmenter Sutherland Neumiller and Hall left for Abilene today with Santa Fe chosen by the majority.
The Dickinson County Teachers Association plans its first meeting at Abilene Central school on November 19 1887. Attendees from every county school are urged to attend for united action. An program includes music readings grading country schools and discussions. A list of letters not called for and postal card notices follow.
Manchester residents report yesterday events as candidates Nail and Fish made appearances for voters. P D Drake hurried to New York after a telegram about his ailing mother in Mason. Keystone post office letters carry the name liss ent as a mystery. Local trustees of the First Presbyterian Church named Rev Glendening for next year and plan a Union Sunday school at J B Wetherby's home. Buckner's train reached town with thirty five cars and track work began on the Concordia. Jonas Freet John Blevins and Miss Etta Drake traveled to Abilene.
A fragmented ad offers a 75 by 150 foot lot and a good house for sale at the seller's price with sale by Saturday night. The notice, signed by M.P. Doier, also mentions the Palace Barber Shop offering first class shaves and hair services.
A crowded society round up reports arrivals departures and errands in the city. Officers and travelers include J A Laughlin Solomon City, A Leonard Logan, T J Foley Chapman, C M Harger Hope school, M Nicolay and wife for Chicago, Col L Swigart and James Smith Newbern, and many more. Community life, trains, meetings, and a hospital update mix with bustling day to day business.
Call for prices on Flour and Feed at the Enterprise Mill Store Abilene located one door west of D Hays drug store on Second street They specialize in Corn Oats and Feed in large quantities C Hoffman and Son
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