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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1885
Page
4
A Democratic slate lists M. W. Brillhart for Treasurer J. J. Miller for Sheriff William Perkins for Coroner and John Erwin for Commissioner 2d District against likely opposition in upcoming local elections.
The Reflector enters its third year with Strother Bros. stepping down and Strother & Litts taking over. Henry Lirrs buys half the Reflector, ensuring the paper stays spicy and people-focused as the new firm gains full control.
Dr Burchard declines to express a public opinion on party tickets despite past Blaine support. Editor L E Herman dies, then seems to switch from democratic to republican, criticizing prohibition. The piece recalls Kansas veterans and military quotas during the Civil War, noting Kansas supplied large numbers despite initial calls and hardships.
Two notices from Abilene Kansas dated Sept 26 and Oct 1 1885 announce the dissolution of co partnerships. C Wachenfeld and T S Barton part ways with Barton to wind up debts and payments to the late firm. R F Russel and John A Russel assume control and continue the business. A L Russel appears as a signer.
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