RefLector notes and local society from Abilene
Abilene Reflector items recount arrivals departures and calls from residents and visitors including Dr Herbst and wife, J W Baker, Henry Litts, J R Hatfield, Lida Ladd, C D Barnes, Wm Rupp, N J Humphrey promoting a new book, and Mrs Sam's generosity. Tax roll figures, local business notices, theater ads, rail time change, and social events fill the column with community news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Litts
Kansas City
J. R. Hatfield and Son
Ridge Township
Lida Ladd
Abilene
Pennsylvania
C. D. Barnes
Indiana
County Correspondence Business Booming in Solomon City
Corn is coming in lively as local developments unfold. Cliff Pontins opens a new bar, J. J. Sullivan moves to a new house, Lyman Field builds an office on Maine street, and Union Pacific carpenters are erecting a round house for Solomon valley engines. J. M. Thayer reports haying time after a trip to Iowa. Wellman & Kee construct a large barn for Mr. Adams south of Solomon. Local youths visit Keystone House Wednesday night for a lively gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Pontins
J. J. Sullivan
Lyman Field
Maine Street
Union Pacific Carpenters
Solomon Valley
J. M. Thayer
Iowa
Wellman & Kee
Adams
Solomon
Solomon City
Keystone
Neuer
Garfield Gatherings and Local Happenings in Abilene
Weather and crops look promising with corn huskings underway. Updates on residents including visits to Scotland and Missouri, local mischief and court scenes, injuries, and a push for a library via Methodist Sabbath School funds. Railroad time changes and community events feature, with socials at Hatfield residence and a Glee Club fundraiser. Cattle improvements and county farming interest noted.
Newbern Notes Highlights Local Renovations and Visits
Newbern notes report Joel Hersh and C A Bostwick building new cribs and a misreported local girl. Brown relocates to Junction City. Mike Switzer debuts a new wagon and harness. A Stevens family visits Michigan. No 111 school house near completion with Mrs Rolce soon in charge of district youngsters. Rev Napp of Iowa visits Harmony Hall for meetings with Rev Bates preaching on duties of soldiers. Idles to Missouri expected. Kraybill builds a new barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Hersh
C. A. Bostwick
Mr. Brown
Junction City
Mike Switzer
Ohio
A. Stevens
Michigan
No. 111
Harmony Hall
Knapp
Rev. Bates
Missouri
Kraybill
Woodbine News Bounces Through Quiet Week
J A Gillett sold ten hogs last week averaging 375 to 380 pounds. J B Martin opened a Woodbine night school. River Brethren met at D Books. Sabbath School will run 10 AM Sundays through winter. Young folks enjoyed the Trickey house gathering and light fancy dance. Miss Louisa Smith visits Rochester and Bergen, NY from Kansas City with Geo. Fort shooting incidents alarm but no injuries. Hiawatha festival reported a success with grand supper ice cream and oysters served by local ladies.
Local merchants advertise bargains and services
Reflector office offers job work and neat service. Hazlett & Co. tailors invite measurements for a perfect fit. J S Kelley markets watches clocks and jewelry at low prices. McInerney touts bargains on boots shoes and workwear at Corner Third and Broadway. Kenyon’s sells boots at low cost. Barron and Reftector promote news and footwear nearby. Kelley peddles "deadoodles" watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. McInerney’s
Third and
Broadway
Irion & Armitage Lead Abilene Home Furnishings
Irion & Armitage, a leading Abilene house furnishing firm, invite visitors to tour their extensive establishment. The store features Ward's Electrofying Soap via J F Augustine's Grocery, a complete line from Queensware to furniture, including lamps sewing machines organs and sets in varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Irion & Armitage
Labelle Wagon Farm Wagons Featured At Berry Bros
A car load of The Labelle Wagon farm wagons has just arrived at Berry Bros for sale. The Pennsylvania House is offered for sale or trade in stock. Enquire at Frank Nelson's grocery for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Bros. Mercantile Company
Berry Bros
Bros
Pennsylvania
Frank Nelson
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McInerney’s
Harry Becker & Co.’s
B. F. Nelson's
Vermont
B. F. Nelson’s
New York
Harry Becker & Co
Northcraft’s
Wahl Bros
Choice Groceries
South Side
Bonebrake's
Augustine
Kelley's Jewelry Store
McInerney’s Shoe Store
Upshaw’s Furniture Store
Crockery
Upshaw’s
Reriector Office
Nelson's
Kelley
Simon Rothschild
D.T. and
N. D
Sewell
J. Augustine's
Sewell’s
Opera House
J. W. Baker
Messrs
Wm. Rupp
Jno
Clara Hinman
Kas
Denver News
Geo. W. Weeks
Richard Waring
Cincinnati
O. Ball
J. B. Case
Mr. Case
H. Levi
Miss Lottie
Syracuse
John Gleissner
Trask
Buckeye Avenue
Franklin Pitcher
Sherman Township
Richard B. Jones
Isaac Maxwell
Daniel Shreffler
John A. Anderson
Hayes
Wichita
Thomas Downey
Texas
N. J. Humphrey
Sam
City of
Lillie
John Curts
Phillips
M. E. Church
Georgia
Jefferson City
Fred Lindow
Ates
Condoles
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Bowers
Knights of Pythias
Whiteley
Bonebrake
Lewis Potter
Woodbine
RefLector
Father Enright
C. G. Bessy
Poland
N. B. Seeley
Bonebrake Opera House
Major Seeley
Rervector
Henry House
Second Street
J. R. Burton
M. W. Upshaw
Upshaw
Miss B
Wm. Randolph
Darkey
Garfield
Alex
Kindness
Scotland
John Felbushed
Mr. Maxey
Bonacord
Emma Flarrington
Mr. Chapman
Beloit
Mr. Morehouse
A. J. Thompson
J. C. Seaton
Cuuck
Colored Glee Club
Skating Rink Hall
Henry Ellis
James Howard
Benj. Logan
Nellie
Sadie Hatfield
J. R. Hatfield
Hatfields
Farmers’ Insurance Company
Emile Zola
Blackstone
John L. Sullivan
Culbertson
Kansas
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lutheran Church
Winfield
King
Mr. Winfield
Squire Clark
Hazlett
Crise
James Dental
Banner Township
Daniel
Hazllett
Daudet
Henry Cuthbert
Cuthbert
Newbern
Gents
Humphrey
Northcraft
S. Sf
Nicozay
Hazlett & Co
Merchant Tailoring Room
Bull’s Eye
J. S. Kelley
America
T. C. McInerney
Levi's Old Reliable Meat Market
Cedar and
Third Street
Augustine's
Comiatien Ee
Kenyon
S. T. S. Barron
Funk
McInerney
J. 8. Kelley
J. F. Augustine
Ward
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