New York Democrats meet. Cleveland to return
The New York Democratic State Committee will gather at Saratoga on the 25th. President Cleveland will soon return from his summer vacation, and Republicans face a parade of departures. Ohio Governor candidate Leon claims to draw big support. sensational topics provoke scientific debate. Tariff reform likely in next Congress, despite a hostile Senate. Gov Heapig of Ohio speaks of a fair fighting chance against Blaine era promises.
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New York Democratic State Committee
Saratoga
Cleveland
Dr. Leon
Pilion
Ohio
Senate
Heapig
Blaine
Republicans Nominate Politicians Over Soldiers in Convention
Delegates at the recent convention chose political candidates over military veterans, signaling a preference for politicians over those who wore the blue. The cry Vote as You Shot contrasts with the action of nominating men for the party ticket.
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Republican Party
Republican Convention Reflects On Nomination Choices
A city courthouse gathering of Republicans produced a calm convention with a flat outside crowd. Seven postwar heroes were not nominated, while victors emerged from those who never served. The piece accuses the GOP of hypocrisy and argues it will falter in November.
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Court House
Walkup poisoning case grips Emporia and west
The Commonwealth reports the Walkup poisoning case captives attention across the west. It questions the motive of a cultured young woman who allegedly poisoned her husband while living in comfort. Mrs Walkup’s mother, Mrs Wallace, fainted upon learning of the suspicion and rushed to Emporia to console her daughter.
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Emporia
West
Arsenic Linked to Walkup Death Probe in Topeka Case
In Emporia doctors report arsenic in both liver portions and stomach contents of Mr Walkup. Jury rules death by arsenical poisoning administered by his wife Minnie Walkup. The Te k a Journal urges analysis of sub nitrate of bismuth and whiskey to trace arsenic source.
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Sas City Medical College
Walkup
Emporia
Teka Journel
Minnie Walkup
Jacob
Topeka
Cattle Move Out Under Proclamation
The forty days fixed by the President for removing cattle ranches from the Cheyenne and Arapaho agencies expired on Tuesday. The Secretary of the Interior reports ranchers intend to comply as best they can and thousands of cattle are being driven to other states and territories.
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Indian Territory
Arun
Arza
Arxs
Excursion to Atwood Offers Low Round Trip Fare
An excursion party departs Abilene for Atwood on September 15. Round trip fare via Denver is 26 dollars 25 cents. The rate encourages many to travel and see the inviting new country. Register your name at O. L. Moore's Abilene office.
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Abilene
Atwood
Denver
O. L. Moore
Local notices and town happenings in August report
August business and social life unfold with church events and local officials. Notables include Dr. Gunn’s Notary Public appointment, J A Colley moving offices, a festival at M E church, and rising hay prices. Political chatter grows as fall elections near and pastors urge immersion for salvation.
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Dillingham
Olathe
Kansas
M. E
V. Howe
J. E. Snyder
Thos. N. Gunn
Martin
J. A. Colley
Jackman Block
Republiaucus
Satiday
Mes Wlan
Thisler
Snyder
J. E. Martin
J. ©. Sparks
Ginn
Hodge Bros Offer Wood Mower Testimonials
Hodge Bros state they can supply testimonials from every purchaser of a Walter A. Wood Mower, suggesting strong confidence in product satisfaction and dealer credibility.
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Walter A. Wood
Hodge Bros
Abilene merchants advertise goods and services
The ad copy touts Mowers and Deer ing by a large House in Abilene, Mrs Como selling millinery at low prices, abstracts of land in Dickinson County, Curlee-Cream ice cream, Hollar's Third Street Bakery offering box ice cream, and a large stock of cigars and tobacco at Hay's store.
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Hollar’s
Third Street
McCormack Harvester and Binder For Sale Ad
Berry Bros. Mer. Co. offers McCormack Harvester and Binder the most complete machine on the market. Kerry Bros. Mer. Co. promotes a complete harvester and binder for sale.
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McCormack Harvester & Binder
Berry Bros. Mer. Co
McCormack Harvester
Kerry Bros. Mer. Co
The Kansas Farm Mortgage Company charter issued at Abilene
Private corporation charter from Kansas citizens forming The Kansas Farm Mortgage Company. Purpose to receive funds invest and own real estate and insurance related business through five directors. Location Abilene Dickinson County Kansas with five hundred shares at one hundred dollars each. Signatories include G W Carpenter F Mead A W Hargreaves Rodney Dennis W G Cowles. Notarized August 1st.
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District Court of Dickinson Co
State of Kansas
Sanford X. Borden
Addison Boyden
Kearney
Abilené
County of Dickinson
Fourth Street
Solomon Oly
Dickinson
State of
Kansas
Miller
Sherif
Henry
Colorado
Kansas Farm Mortgage Company
Abilene, Kansas
G. W. Cakrenter
Poe
Dickinson Ansas
Abilene
Dickinson County
Eee Es Corporation
G. W. Ae Cc. F. Mead
A. W. Hargreaves
Kansan
Rodney Dennis
W. G. Boles
Hartford, Connecticut
W. Carpenter
F. Mead
W.G. Cowles
Krausts
GW. Carpenter
C.F. Mead
Rodney Pepots
W.&. Cowles
Suaty Notary
Kansas Farm Mortgage Co
T. ©. Henry & Co
Second Street
Avenue
T. C. Henry & Co
Clearance Sale and Loan Rates Advertised by Local Firms
Local notices promote farm property loans at 6 percent interest from Sebold, Fisher & Co. and announce A. Kenyon's Clearance Sale offering dry goods clothing boots and shoes. Hollar's Bakery on 2d street advertises the town’s finest ice cream, inviting customers to visit.
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C. A. Kenyon
Sebold, Fisher & Co
A. Kenyon
Hollar’s Bakery
2D Street
Oil Barrels Available at Bonebrake & Rice’s
Bonebrake and Rice advertise oil barrels for sale in any quantity, inviting buyers to purchase directly from the firm.
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Bonebrake & Rice's
Dickinson Legion No 33 Meeting Notice in Abilene
Dickinson Legion No 33 meets in Knoxs Hall Abilene Kansas on the old and 4th Saturday nights of each month All entmrades are requested to meet with the Legion C W Brora Recorder Select Com
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Dickinson Legion
Knox's Hall
Abilene
Kas
ALTL
C. W. Brora
Recorder
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N. Y. Tribune
Chapman Chips
Rey. Bowles
Christian Church
D. M. Mernirrerp
Elk Mountain
Horns, Parker & Co
Aurus, Miles
Sro Anes
Curtis & I
Charlie Baldwin
Eac
I. Wetherinter
J. Gartner
BP Gicuaner’s
Safane
D. T. and
N. D
D. T
D'Hay
W.H. Doaks
D. McCoy
T. C. Henry
G. W. Carpenter
Abilene, Kas
T. C. Henry Co
Timmenl
T. Henry
Hodge’s
Woood
Buckeye
McCormack Chickei Empire
Oe Chief
Busyrus
Champion Mowers
Good Horse
Lewis
Bonebrake & Rice
Wahl Bros
Broadway
Bonebrake’s Department
Bonebrake Hdw. Co
Thomas Rakes
Bonebrake’s Holw. Co
Deering
Thomas Rake
Bonebrake’s
J H. Brapy
Steel McCormack
Kansas Farm
Ast
L. G. van Scoyoc
M. Kirsch
Spruce and
Fourth Streets
Airilene
K. A
U. W
Ign OF
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
B. H. D’hay, Ph. G
Opp Depuy
F. A. Smalley
Dr.j.c.ayer&co
Lowell, Mase
J. M. Wishart
W. Abilene
Villiane Rk, E. Knapp
Hola
Wishart, Williams & Knapp
W.g.cowles
Prest
G.w.carpenter
Dr. Frazier
Willams
Willar
Lottone
Williams
Securit Geet
Joan
Eens ‘Commission
Biland Southwortil
J. J. Reagan
Cassidy & Jenkins
W. L. Cooley
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