Wise and Junken announce candidacies in county race
Jon 8 Wise declares for sheriff of Dickinson county subject to Republican county convention. Altice M Junken announces candidacy for re election as Register of Deeds subject to Republican convention. Also reports a coat theft by a colored man and a residence change for Dr Boyard. Eugene Fowler and Carrie Duke of Hope receive a marriage license from the Probate Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson County
Republican County Convention
Jon 8
Wise
Ce Ep. J. Tmser
Ofice of Register of Deeds
Altice M. Junken
Eugene Fowler
Carrie Duke
Hope
Democratic County Convention Sees Full Ticket Nominated
A large enthusiastic gathering of Democratic delegates from every precinct approved a full ticket and unified principles for an aggressive campaign. Henry Litts chaired the session with D. D. Oneae as team chair and J. G. Landis elected temporary secretary. Committees on credentials permanent organization and resolutions were formed with local officials named to seats. The convention adjourned to report from the committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Litts
D. D. One Ae
J.G. Landis
Hays Township
D. QO. Bell
Hope
Jerry Sheehan
Solomon
Col. Swigart
Newbers
Martin
Abilene
Firec
Grant
A J Markley
Newbern. Com
M Gehrig
T J Foley
Chapman
John Stauffer
Buckeye
Tichfast Mahoney
Fragrant Hill
L Strother
James McNaspy
Herington
Geo. Wil
UNION
Fred Leuker
Aug
Hope Dispatch Endorses Henry Marnish for Sheriff in Dickinson County
The Hope Dispatch profiles Henry Marnish a decade in Dickinson County as a laboring, honest, hardworking Democrat. He has nine years with Bonebrake Hardware Co. and Berry Sires and is trusted by farmers for reliability and prudent judgment. It notes a contrast with Brookville and praises Chapman for a large creamery, urging recognition of local business spirit and capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Marnish
Dickinson County
Bonebrake Hardware Co
Berry Sires
Solomon News and Notes in Dickinson County
Community update from Solomon noting Abilene visitors and local activity. Reported events include road and survey work near Rock Island addition, changes on the Santa Fe line, weather and train movements, school plans with Prof. Cook, and a long list of local delegates and Democratic convention results with officer nominations and endorsements.
Local notes on church duties and town life
Elder Humphrey preached at the Baptist church in an able manner. J Cooley grows fine grove beans tall and lush. H C Shelton is chosen to manage F L Parker's store, likened to Cincinnatus. Editor Wakefield ill but active in business. A surprise gathering honored Leslie Thompson’s return from Kansas at Adam Thompson’s Newton home.
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Humphrey
The
Christian Church
Baptist Church
Kansas City
H. C. Shelton
Cincinnatus
F. L. Parker
Wakefield
Enterprise Antimonopolist
Railroad Rocket in Abilene Salina line relocation
Division Engineer Whitehead of the Rock Island surveying force who has overseen depot grades left Monday evening to relocate the line between Abilene and Salina. His men Wallace and Arnold will remain here until his return in about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehead
Rock Island
Abilene
Salina
Wallace
Arnold
Abilene Grows as Wholesale Center with Rail Links
Our Fame Goeth Abroad notes Abilene expanding as a wholesale hub with lock works carriage works canning factories hardware and grocery outlets stocking vast goods. Rail improvements will connect to state and Eastern Colorado, boosting commerce and shipping. Also mentions H W Kandt as county commissioner candidate and Alvin Ladd’s prison escape arrest in Ottawa County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Mr. Bugle
Colorado
H. W. Kandt
Mr. Kandt
Alvin Ladd
Minneapolis
Brookville
Robert Cunningham
Ladd
Ottawa County
Ninth Annual German Baptist Convention at Enterprise
Residents traveled by Santa Fe to Lambs Grove above Enterprise for the Ninth Annual German Baptist Convention. The day began at 10 with hymns led by Bishop Merrill and readings by Mr Higginsbotham. A German choir offered refined singing followed by a sermon from Acts 12:12. A 12 o'clock break led to 3 pm ordination services, then German evening services at the Opera House.
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Santa Fe
Enterprise
The
German Baptists
Lamb’s Grove
Merrill
Higginbotham
Bishop Merrill
Geree
Opera Ouse
Good Advice to Farmers Sparks Seed Corn Trade
The Eagle recalls earlier warnings that seed corn from northern regions can suit dry Arkansas valley seasons. George Ross sent 100 acres to Cleveland for early Ohio seed, harvesting by mid July with 60 to 75 bushels per acre. The article notes uniform, well filled ears and rapid maturation before the August heat. Henry is highlighted as a winning name from a recent convention. Mt St Joseph College work progresses, and local politics move with a sheriff candidate traversing Abilene. Mrs J Shull of South Sixth Street appears in passing.
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Arkansas Valley
Sedgwick County
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
George Ross
Ninnescah
Cleveland
Prom Tueaday
Henry
Mt. St. Joseph's College
Abcess Sufferer to Recover Soon After Surgery
A woman with a long standing abscess on her right side is expected to recover quickly after Dr. Shook drained the abscess yesterday. She rests comfortably and should soon resume household duties. At Bradley's hotel a marriage linked Edward Reed and Miss Elizabeth Leaker. The Refrleector notes the union and offers a playful reed pun. W. H. Eicholtz has built a fine child’s hearse with running gear from Johns Works and woodwork and painting locally done. interiors boast white paint, rolled silver mountings, and bul Lion-silver fringe. Only three such finely finished hearses are said to exist in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shook
Bradley’s Hotel
Corner Pee
1St Streets
Ian Pat Mc
Edward Reed
Sir
Elizabeth Leaker
Solomon
Reed
W. H. Eicholtz
Johns Works
Mr. Eicholtz
W. E. Gleissner
Novelty Carriage Works
Death of Albert B Jacobs Obsequies at Brother’s Home
The obsequies for Albert B Jacobs will be held tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at his brother L Jacobs’s residence at Spruce and Sixth Street. The young man was noted for high ability and strong spiritual life, with faith in Christ growing closer as death approached. His bedside presence inspired friends as messenger of peace from heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Jacobs
L. Jacobs
Spruce and
Sixth Street
Christ
Heaven
Heavenly World
Jesus
Serious Accident Hitt income? Morley’s back shop scene?
Mr T Willetts, en route to Santa Fe depot with painting supplies, was seriously injured when a hack overturned at Buckeye and Fourth Streets. The wagon wheel struck his back, he sustained a severe head cut, and was taken to the Cottage hospital where Drs Felty and Shollenberger treated him. Morley stopped the runaway team and escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hr. T. Willetts
Morley
Santa Fe
Hope
Buckeye and
Fourth Sts
Interesting Land News From Salina Restoration
Under instruction from the General Land Office and Interior, Salina land office restores to settlement all lands previously withdrawn for indemnity for the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Company. Restoration takes effect October 16 1887 with exceptions for land covered by approved selections and existing grant units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Land Office
Mon. Secretary of the Interior
United States Land Office
Salina
Kansas
Salina, Kansas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company
District Court October term lists petit and econ jurors
The district court has published the October term juror lists for petit and econ jurors. Names include Rubin Jefferson W Hollinger Rint W G Bal, Headland Jot Abitee, Guy Lattin Garfield J, Gietn Tors John Wilmte, Will ow ne McRoyle Gary A A Parnham, Holmes Jacob Sherman James Harper Holland Martin Pease Hops Merritt Holland Wyckee Holland CC Paxson Cheever Fuota Wm Pare fa ac Hin Ge, Farrel Wm Ida Wr ttroe ser Hindess Lincoln an W Borman ayn Joln Buchan Flora OP Melvin ee A Willows Saitns Watersteadt itaite W. Hose Carel 1 Cox Newbern Setterson 8 Troan FP ie Teetaoree Lyon Mr Pett hutlene vivara Enbanks Hill John ellbash se J C Chiro Buckeye T M Hardy Sherman.
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Petit Jurors
Rubin
Jeferson
Hollinger
Rint
W.G. Bal Headland
Abitee
Guy Lattin
Garfield
J. Ig'wie
Gietn
Tors
John Wiilte
Wiilowne McRoyle
Gary A.A. Parnham
Inant
Holmes
Jacob ‘Sherman
James Harper
Holland
Martin Pease
Hops
Merritt
Wmany
Joln Buchan
Flora
Melvin
Ee A
Willows
W. Hose
Carel
Cox Newbern
Setterson
Troan
Teetaoree Lyon
Mr Pett
Hutlene
Vivara Enbanks
I Hill
John ‘Ellbash
Chiro Buckeye
T. M. Hardy
Sherman
Local notes on deaths sales and town changes
The report records Mrs. Minor dying at Wescott Ranch and her burial in Richmond Indiana. It notes Santa Fe road grading contract work in town and a county auction of First street buildings sold by J Parmentes with J Brady buying most. Plans indicate South Rock Island Addition will see new lots and a promised city transformation.
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H. A. P. Collins
Salina
Charles Wescott
Richmond
Ind
Pittsburg
Penn
J. R. Burton
Kilman
Santa Fe
Dan Pueitenana
J. Ikins
Brad
Minor
Wescott Ranch
Town
Indiana
Garland
Dere
J. Parmentes
Brady
Rock Island
Gould
Sin
Rocki Montezuma Hotel
See F
Baxter
W. Donte & Sayter
Abilene
Dickinson
Stais
Satdl Gay
Peete
Personal notes from Philadelphia and nearby towns
Monday's Daily reports various residents in Philadelphia and vicinity. W B Cosad and family left for Marion. Cets He attended real estate business in the city with Abilene friends. Wm and Patrick Hughes with Mrs J A Berry of Vine Creek were guests of Mr and Mrs P J Berry. Vine Creek grows booming. Hunts head north for a weeklong trip with dog and gun, unsure where tents will be pitched. Bridget and Catherine Berry travel to Leavenworth to attend Mrs St Mary’s Academy. Bridget to graduate this year. Miss Bridget to graduate, Mt St Mary’s Academy cited as premier in the west. Miss Ida Lebold and Carrie Corbett depart for Boston to finish musical study. well-wishers send safe journey. Charley W Wilcox and wife ride to Paris, Illinois. third party joins as Della Moore Opera Company orchestra member. Charley formerly Abilene telegraph operator. Mrs C W Mansfield travels to Milwaukee to visit relatives. Charley’s dry goods box invitation offered for liberal friends. Alexander G Robertson of London, visiting uncle Mr Strahan in Garfield township, departs for Sonday home after stops in Kansas, Chicago, and other regions. Strahan and Mrs Strahan return from Solomon City. Robertson, a well-traveled youth, has visited Zealand, parts of Europe. he enjoys Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Lebold
Carrie Corbett
Boston
Sumner, Sherman, &c
Charley W. Wilcox
Paris
Ill
Fen
Della Moore Opera Company
Ile
Manitou
Mr. Strahan
Garfield Township
Kansas
Chicago
Dan
Ae Zealand
Europe
Jefferson Township students depart for study abroad
James P. Morley Walter Rock and Ed Heaton of Jefferson township board the noon train. James Sawtell and J G Wine, South Dickinson boys, travel to Lawrence to attend the University. Minnie Ayers leaves for Junction City to visit relatives and will return tomorrow. Frank B. Wallace departs for Philadelphia to enter the College of Pharmacy, where he will study to complete the full course. The REP Sector wishes him an honorable termination to his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sawtell
J. G. Wine
South Dickinson
Lawrence
Minnie Ayers
Junction City
Frank B. Wallace
Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy
REP
Frank
Avold Wave Coal Prices Hint at Low Season
Cold weather is predicted early this season as Jountz and Ricemitt Co promote hard coal bargains. A notice hints at a farm exchange for city property, attributed to G. W. Newcomn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jountz & Ricemitt Co
D&wif
G. W. Newcomn
Exchange Offered for Cattle in Abilene Property
City property in Abilene with a stable, well stocked and equipped, seeks exchange for cattle. A rare bargain. Inquire at this office. Administrator Kinhrad Rubin handles the estate of William Volkman deceased. Berros & Moone, Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
DT Bn Roaee Rineeleee Roe “Pckinson
William Volkinen
Kinhard Rubin
Willism Volkman
Berros & Moone
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John M. Gleissner
Broadway
Cor
L. H. Litts & Co., Proprietors
Prom Saturtay's
Hope Dispatch
Chapman Courier
Gazette
Solomon News and Notes
J.S. Kelley
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company
Solomon Copes
Smith
Sentinel
Irion
First Ward
W. F. Managhan
Chas, Landis
C. W. Liggett
Second Ward
Simon Rothschild
W. P. Gulick
L. 3. Sallam
Third Ward
Walck
N. C. Fritz
B. L. Strother
Fourth Ward
Mornaday
Lewis Potter
Grant ‘Township
J. K. Burch
Pearl Ross
John J. Sewell
Hove
Delegates—Co. A
Jarnagan, D. O. Bell, E. A. Gehrig
Detroit
Henry Wagner
W. T. Lansing
Mike Cross
Ienry Meek
Michael Mahoney
Wm. Wells
S. T. Blevins
James Fairservice
John Armstrong
Logan
James Miller
M. Summers
Leeds
Jefferso
Jas. Hornung
Andrew Lawson
C. Saxer
Jie 3S Beer
Tishner
H. Hass
J. Bubrer
Rhinenart
Jno
Sleller
Lay
J. Bonebrake
Cheryer
Jesse Fenton
J. H. Troxel
E. Fiseel
Grover Cleveland
WY T Lansing
Ilenry Warner
Center
Warner
Jarnigan
Henry Harnish
Harnish
J H Hoffman
Jefferson
McNaspy
C C Hutchinson
J J Hoffman
J If Hoffman
Hoffman
Register of Deeds
Tim Foley
Genevieve Gowles
Newbern
WJ Winfield
Office of Register
Col. Jarnigan
M D Good
Genevieve Cowles
W J Winfield
Mr. Good
M D
Eagen
CME
Patrick Gulick
Chas. Landis
E. F. Babbet
Knight of Labor
Daliy
Marvey Strickler
Spangler
J. Cooley
Adam Thompson
Newton
Leslie
Ransom Cor
Pittston
Gacette
J. Shull
South Sixth Street
Interesting Land News
District Court
Petit and Econ
Court
Amemai's
That City
W. B. Cosad
Marion
C. Ets
Patrick Hughes
J. A. Berry
Vine Creek
P. J. Berry
H. W. Lash
al. Munger
George Etherington
Bridget
Catherine Berry
P . Berry
Leavenworth
Mrs. St. Mary's Academy
Mt. St. S Academy
James P. Morley
Walter Rock
Ed Heaton
Jefferson Township
Avold
Sheriff's
Dickinsem
Kannas
Coe Pastes
George A
Eetoror Aroma
Unie
Eixteen
Alton
Kanaan
I.j
Miller, Sherid Ct
Dkwin
Jountz & Rick Mix Co
Canon City Coal
Jountz & Rice Mixx. Co
Jountz
Rick
New York
Simon Roteschild
Palace Clothing Store
jKas
City OF the Plains
Abilene Real Estate
Gol
W. W. Knox
Lung
Pon Sakic
Spe
Qonedn
Ines
Martiz
Ottras
Setemanes
Feree
Desis
Dr. Knox
Knox Es
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Wien
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