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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1885
Page
5
An advertisement highlights carpeting, straw matting, Napier matting, a broad range of curtains and shades, curtain poles, lace, raw silk andTurcoman curtains, along with curtain trimmings and fixtures. It also mentions body Brussels and tapestries.
The Democratic County Central Committee calls a convention at Enterprise on Saturday October 3 1885 at 2 30 p m to nominate a candidate for the vacancy caused by resignation of C N Coggeshall. W H Erenoutz is chair and B L Stromen secretary. County Commissioners meet next Monday. District Court convenes on the 13th instant. The Gazett Band won first premiums at the fair. Counterfeit coins detected and arrested at the fair by Deputy U S Marshal Liggett and Sheriff Miller. The Abilene Gun Club to hold first annual tournament October 7 with prizes and a cup valued at 35 dollars.
Dr Raub of North Abilene sent a basket of pears and apples noted as the finest this season and gratefully acknowledged. Mr and Mrs T F Staurrer are mentioned with a reference to a complete line of school books at M M Bowman's.
Bonebrake and Rice showcase Banquet Range and Square Baseburner praised for beauty and quality. Hooge Bros promote Acorn Stoves with a long row of models for parlor to church. Haas and Sons display all wool yarns and broad dry goods stock attracting shopper interest. Svern and Zauneit present grand wraps and mantles, highlighted by a $100 mantel. A call to Cedar Street for lamps, fragrances, and travel goods appears alongside piano and organ bargains. The piece ends with marriage law notes and a distorted aside about poker myths and Prohibition trends in Kansas.
Abilene markets report grain prices with Wheat No 2 and soft grade notes. Wheat futures and spot bids listed, reflecting local trading activity and price levels for nearby delivery.
Fall and winter samples arrive for selection at N C Nelson in Abilene Kansas. Berry Bros advertise low prices on heating and cook stoves with options for hard or soft coal, urging customers to visit their Mercantile House. Ed Weigiard offers tin shop services at Sixth Street location near M E Church for jobs and contracts.
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