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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1885
Page
5
A catalog listing showcases velvet and silk fabrics plus tapestries and upholstery textiles. It also advertises an extensive line of curtains, window shades, curtain poles, lace, raw silk, turcaman curtains, and assorted trimmings and fixtures for interior decor.
The community sees new stock arriving at Finley and job pricing at the Re Flector office. Church services at Presbyterian next Sunday. Rev Dr Bowers to occupy pulpit. Mrs Grant visits White Hall Illinois. Mrs Stewart from Salina visits her sister Mrs Shadinger. Multiple locals and visitors populate the scene across town with discussions of politics, temperance, new construction, and social events.
The Expositions of Kansas City invite the public to the annual fair from September 14 to 19. The event draws farmers manufacturers merchants and stock growers to promote mutual advancement in the western economy. Secretary Ed H Webster invites inquiries and promises prompt attention for information.
A large and elegant new carpet line arrived at Sewell Store, with a display described as extensive and refined. The shipment promises fresh styles for home interiors and invites customers to view a broad selection.
Miss Mary Davidson is confined to her bed with a malarial fever. Rev Geo Merriam plans to preach in Laney School Trouse Willowdale and Garfield then in Solomon. he may move to Solomon soon. A social picnic at Trott's Grove Crystal Valley Flora on Sept 12 features speaking singing music and dinner with a brass band. After wedding Aug 22 E A Bartels and wife visit friends in Abilene. a large reception and music precede a serenade by the Amateur Brass Band.
Advertisement notes new stock and lower prices at A. E. Bishop & Co with claims of large selections, lowest prices, and repeatedly promotes Sewell as a headquarters. Also mentions Mrs Hendricks dress shop, Clinton Wire Cloth, Northcraft goods including nursing bottle, sponges, chamois skins, and a sale on ladies satchels and pocket books, plus paint cautions.
Market figures for wheat and livestock appear alongside a local business notice. Mr Ed Weigiard operates a tin shop from his residence on Sixth Street near the M E Church offering job and contract work in tins and metal goods.
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