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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1885
Page
5
The listing showcases velvets body brussels tapestries and various upholstery fabrics plus a large elegant range of curtains window shades curtain poles lace raw silk turcanan curtains and assorted curtain and shade trimmings and fixtures including many textile terms and languages.
The notice outlines the upcoming district court convening next week. It mentions local residents and officials such as Col. L Swigart and candidates, with community updates on visits, events, and appointments. Also notes a soldiers reunion in Topeka and other local happenings.
Judge Nicholson at Junction City ruled the receivership for T. C. Henry’s property, placed by Travelers’ Insurance, illegal and void. The ruling returns control to Henry, though Travelers’ may appeal to the state supreme court. The amount involved nears $200,000. A note purge warns buyers away from several lost or stolen notes dating 1882 to 1885 linked to F. W. Albrecht and others. A theater note closes with Laura E. B. Dainty earning praise in a performance, drawing fashionably crowded boxes and acclaim.
A. E. Bishop & Co offer stock of new millinery goods at bankrupt prices. Also advertise newly imported dress goods including Benetts Chmotts Cloths Camels Hair Serges and more just received at A. E. Bishop & Co.
W H Exxiorr announces a flour and feed store opposite the post office on Third Street offering a full line of flour, feed and brands at low prices with prompt fulfillment and free delivery. Call for service.
A collage of small ads includes Wheat No 2 prices, hogs and steers per 100, and cattle notes. Farm remedies praised by Dickinson county farmers and sold by D G Surra Druggist Abilene Kansas. Also notices for millinery by Mrs Como and heating stoves by Berry Bros with sale pitches and a tin shop run by Ed Weigiard on Sixth Street near the M E Church.
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