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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1885
Page
4
The Abilene Reflector denounces a malicious prosecution claim against Jeff Miller claiming a prisoner seizure and gun theft were used for political purposes. The piece urges voters to support J. J. Mitner for sheriff, calling the charges a low scheme and praising Miller’s opponent.
The Chronicle notes editors urging Republicans to canvass for the November 3 vote and predicts strong enthusiasm at headquarters run by Hoisington and Hart. It laments loss of party grip, recalls past conventions, and warns that voters will back Burton’s slate despite opposition from reformers and ministers.
A veteran writes to the Chronicle defending ex‑Union soldiers who remained Democrats citing Civil War loyalties. He rebuts the charge that veterans rebelled against the government and urges fellow readers guided by Christian duty to support the widow and orphans. He questions the Register of Deeds office’s treatment of dead soldiers’ children.
The piece extols Judge Nicholson for fairness and courtesy, notes Miller as a likely sheriff candidate, and comments on local politics, social events, a dog tax dispute, quail grand jury, and a lecture by Col Buckner, with observations on youth, politics, and community life.
The cash balance in the treasury totals 13 720 19 with credits in State fund, County fund, Chapman City fund, School land fund, Redemption fund, County school fund, County poor farm fund, and Redemption fees. The quarter ending October 26 1885 shows the overall balance and allocations across funds.
Multiple notices from the Dickinson County Clerk announce petitions by local householders seeking opening vacating relocating and viewing of county roads. Names include M L Pot ter Char ls S Thomas William Brusson N Nicholson and A W Rice with others. Viewers listed J J Snyder H L Bumfeldt G ee Staatz J H Mitch and others, dates set for November 1854 to November 1885 depending on notice.
Corn traded at Bone brake and Rice's for goods with cash difference. Stove pipe prices include Common joints at 15 ets and Russian joints at 40 ets with a reduction on 10 joints. Go to Berry Bros for heating stoves promising price comfort and fuel economy. Visit Northcraft for a wide cigar line in the city.
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