Preston Can Campbell Abilene Poet Tours East
Fairview notes John Preston Can Campbell Abilene’s versatile poet is touring several eastern states. It is believed the trip will yield material for a third volume of "pomes." Charley Vegiard arrived Saturday to visit relatives, while brothers M. E., J. T., and J. C. enjoyed a reunion. Charley is en route to Rochester New York for the boot and shoe house of Thomas Bolton, his home base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Preston Can Campbell
Charley Vegiard
M. E
J. T
J. C
Charley
Thomas Bolton
Rochester
N. Y
Abilene
J.S. Kelley
Local notices and society items from a Russell county era
E H Rennison druggist urges votes for bonds while local firms change hands. Residents travel, visit kin, and celebrate Thanksgiving. Notables include Col J J Kugler visiting Fairfield and G B Mallory’s Teary House ties. Marriages rumored, a ref lector concert, and a band serenade mark community life. Insiders discuss railroad plans, editor transitions, and a probate court verdict of violent insanity for Martin H Smith.
Christmas Purchases and Local Happenings at Fairview
A local notice urges readers to buy from advertisers for better prices. Thanksgiving Ball at Henry House promises a grand evening with over two hundred invitations, featuring an orchestra and refreshments at Van Sant and Weller’s. William Henry Sunderland departs for Dodge City on a business trip, warning locals to avoid danger. Talks rise of gymnasium interest for health and clerical workers, urging earnest effort and Re- Flector support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry House
Tom Armstrong
C. D. Barnes
Watt McMaster
Prof. Hawkins
van Sant & Weller’s
Buck-eye Avenue
Bearce to wed Miss Faulkner in Plymouth Mass
Frank B. Bearce of L. I. Faulkner & Co plans marriage to Miss Nannie Faulkner on December 15 in Plymouth. They will return to the city early next year to set up housekeeping at Mrs Hazlett's Second Street residence. The notice offers congratulations and hints at a joyful future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Bearce
L. I. Faulkner & Co
Plymouth
Mass
Nannie Faulkner
Frank
The Lounger Attacks Local Observer and City Vote
A newspaper squib mocks a writer known as The Lounger for sloppy satirical prose and urges voters in the second ward to elect M. M. Shipe as city councilman, praising his judgment and suitability to improve the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Shipe
M. ML Shipe
Crawford Strother wedding at Baptist church
Last Tuesday evening at 8 in the Baptist church C S Crawford married Miss Homie Strother. The ceremony was led by Rev Dr. Wibee with assistance from Rev J W Crawford. The reception followed at the Strother home with gifts admired and future residence on Buckeye Avenue. Crawford is a rising attorney and Strother a prominent young society woman. The Reflector extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Baptist Church
C.$. Crawford
Homie Strother
Wibee
J. W. Crawford
Wamego
A Dyal
Scoggins
C. D. Barnes
F. G. Toms
Cora Strother
Lillie Brakefield
Griggsville
Ill
J. W. Felty
H. Ellsworth Seeds
Crawford
Buckeye Avenue
Mathranous
Emma Crawford
Cate
Lizzie
J. W
Frank Strother
B. I. Strother
Sam
W. P. Seeds
Helen Meyer
Charlie McBratney
H. L. Eeniwks
J.B
CS ‘Oe
Clayton
Johnbread
D. J. Merfields
D. Barnes
F.g.toms
Roger
Miss — Sratt
W. W. Wilson
Lillie
Tisdale
Geo
A Word to the Farmers on Dickinson County Railroads
A long reader letter argues for Santa Fe and Fort Worth railways in Unson county. It totals costs at 426000 with Rock Island, claims four trunk lines will boost competition, lower freight and class rates, improve transportation and market access, and raise land values, urging Dickinson county voters to approve the two railroad propositions for future prosperity.
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Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Unson County
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Kansas City
Wichita
United States
Western Railway
Dickinson County
Chicago
Texas
Gulf
Nee Ple
Local notes on trains, law, and theater in district 30
The M. and P. train was snowbound last Tuesday night. John Watt hauled stock. Jim Raymond quit insurance to practice law. Colman Comedy Company performs at district 30 school house Thursday. Al Deitz of Scotia hints at news next week. Squire Peck held court. Hormne lawsuit favored the plaintiff. Mr. Ruby of Canton visits Mrs Exline. Kansas may be home. Dr Patton, new physician, is popular. Grammar school youths enjoy evenings of dancing and amusements. Detec tive probes depot theft. articles found at Streby’s house. two boys fined and jailed one year. N Blevins and wife visit from Sand Springs. Geo C Kenyon buys Manhattan store. Miss Lillie Brakefield visits in Griggsville. Henry Ellis raffle for a gold watch. Billy Elliot wins with number 19.
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John Watt
Jim Raymond
D. Lemon
M. A
Hoosier State
Mark
Colman Comedy Company
al. Deitz
Scotia
Squire Peck
Hormne
Ruby
Canton
Ohio
Exline
Kansas
Tom Meed
Patton
In Grammar
Charlie
Mr. Streby
Gypsum City
Salina
Eis Elise
Lillie Brakefield
Griggsville, Ill
Homie Crawford
Cora Strother
Fourth Street
Henry Ellis
Hunter
Billy Elliot
Abilene Markets Corrected Price List Summary
Corrected by Mobbs Parker Co grain dealers listing No 2 red winter wheat 48c No 3 4c No 4 6c No 2 soft 6c No 3 5c Rejected wheat 23c to 30c Mixed corn 23c White corn 24c Oats 20c Rye 25c Hogs 8 3 Kass 40 Corrected by Bennett Reagan grocers Eggs 18c Sweet potatoes 1.25 1.40 Beef 60c per dozen Chickens 4 6c lb Onions 7 9c lb
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Mobbs, Parker & Co
Bennett & Reagan, Grocers
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Fairview
R. F. Russell & CO
Cedar Street
E. H. Rennison
Johnie Glenaoet
East Side
Broadway
Cor
3D Street
the Reflector
Dinwiddie & Smith
Frank Smith
G. B. Mallory
W.C. Walker
Teary House
F. N. Boardman
L. H. Osborne
Denver
J.J. Kugler
County
Fairfield
Woolbridge Birchmore
Topeka
Charley Estes
D. W. Jacoby
John A. Hafner
Geo. M. Seward
City
J. B. Corbett
Russell County
Jacob Angus
L. W. Miller
Professor Miller
Lawrence University
W. H. Smith & Co
New York
Benne & Reagan
M. D. Lerington
Herington
E. H. Robinson
RefLecron
John E. Bonebrake
Geneva
Orton
Gracie Bonebrake
Lake Forrest
C. 5. Crawford
Eivening Ee
Met Church
J. R. Madison
J. J
Ira D. Chamberlin
Telegraph
Daily Gazette
Grainfield
the Gazette
Col. Brady
Iin
Gratifionthiahaen
Deep
Martin H. Smith
Enterprise
Culbertson
Smith
Sree
Ing
Eoe
William Henry Sunderland
L. I. Faulkner &Co
Chatham Street
Dodge City
William
Crawford—Strother
J. ¥. Stauffer
Ladies’ Society of the Episcopal Church
U. S. Fish
Washington
Bill Randolph
A. Bohannon
Hodge, Edwards & Co
W. S. Hodge
Santa Fe and
Carlton
N. Blevins
Sand Springs
Ilinois
Geo. C. Kenyon
Manhattan
Abilene Markets
Bon Ton
Berry Bros. Mercantile Company
Ti* Lompard Investment Co
Berry Bros. Mercantile Co
Goto Lombard Investment Co
Bas
Clee
S. M. Palmer
Register
District Court
Aiee
G. P. Davis
George
Martha E. Hotsington
Tate
Southwick
State of Tate
D. J.J. Miller
Diswit Cours
Marda
Joseph Curisty
A. i
Barnes
Northcraft
Antia
Arti
Cass
Barnes & Northcraft
Hart Manx
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