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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1886
Page
5
Abilene residents host visitors, discuss politics, church and temperance reports, and social happenings. Items mention Will Lebold and Simon Rothchilds visiting J B Beal at Garfield Kenan, local bets on Lowe, Delineations of church events, a public lantern of sermons, a badger shot, and a recent burglary attempt thwarted by clerk Harry Litts.
Abilene voters are reminded the Poll Book for Registration at the city clerk’s office will close on Saturday Oct 23 1886 at nine o’clock pm after the election set for November 2 1886 J C Rover City Clerk also a Democratic Central Committee meeting is planned for Oct 23 at 10 pm at the Reflector office Married news from Abilene Kans announces the union of J B Martin and Lou B Whaley with details on their backgrounds and travel plans.
A Card from MANY CITIZENS praises M L Potter an honest sober and straightforward man who enlisted in 1862. He fought in 13 battles and 13 skirmishes and endured imprisonment in Andersonville Charleston and Florence.
Mr Ed Weigiard maintains a tin shop at his residence west of the M E Church. He is prepared to take on job and contract work within his trade, offering repair and fabrication services as specified by customers.
A bold sales pitch urges housekeepers to choose all-wool Indiana Blankets over cotton-mixed options. The ad touts prices from $4.50 to $10.00 and emphasizes superior quality, urging buyers to compare and not be deceived by lower grade, cheaper blankets.
Our store touts fresh cloak stock direct from the manufacturer. New wraps and jackets mix quality with lower prices. A black diagonal long Newmarket at 5 dollars rivals higher priced options. Bouele Jacket also 5 dollars. Broader Misses and Children's cloaks offered at reduced prices. Visit to compare value this winter.
Store touts good value in ladies Marino Vesta at 50 cents and scarlet all wool vests at 1.25, with men’s merinos scarlets camela hair and children’s merino underwear also on offer.
Business ad notes fresh stock of flannels in ample amount and high quality. Promoter invites customers to visit store to compare prices, claiming the lowest rates in the city.
Boot and Shoe stock touted as second to none in the city with claims of good honest goods and low prices to lure customers to the department.
A seller advertises large fall purchases direct from the manufacturer offering lower prices than exclusive city clothing houses. The note urges buyers to inspect stock for suits overcoats hats caps gloves and mittens promising savings.
The store advertises a wide range of low priced goods including Kid Glove at 85 cents, Basting Thread 1 cent per spool, Embroidered Collars 124 cents, Jerseys, Black Silk at 624 cents per yard, Shoulder Shawl 25 cents, extensive Shawl selection, Neck Ties, Unlaundered Shirts 75 cents, Damask Towel 25 cents, Crash Towelling 5 cents per yard, Damask 25 cents per yard, Plushes, Grey Blanket $1.50, Feathers and Moss Trimmings, plus ladies accessories and striped Velvets.
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