11 Sep 1884
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1884
Page
1
A short notice states that operations or a sale begins on Monday August 11 at Gaaline Stoves. The readable fragment indicates a start date for an event at the stove business with no further details. No additional names or locations are available in the text.
In St Johnsville and across New York fears rise over Prohibition voting impact. Mayor Parsons of Rochester notes strong anti liquor sentiment in the west and predicts sizable votes in Monroe County and beyond. Democratic efforts and Independent Republicans intensify as the party debates Blaine’s potential stump visit.
The New York Sun reports the death of Charles J. Folger at his Geneva home last Thursday afternoon. Folger is described as ambitious and upright, energetic yet not matching political adversity, a credible and successful lawyer, and a good judge. The note adds that, if elected Governor, he would have made a good ruler.
The passage recalls a secretary who faced a shipwreck of fortune despite high honors from President Arthur. It notes he served well in the Treasury and left an honorable record while warning against pursuing unreachable heights.
A Topeka Capital view argues resubmission within party lines is a delusion and a snare used to sway anti prohibitionists toward Joan A Martin. It urges voters to weigh principles over party as the contest narrows and calls for clear choice between belief and party loyalty.
The Clifford Dramatic Company sails into Bonebrake's Opera House on September 18 19 and 20 with a strengthened cast new wardrobes and scenery. The troupe promises a No 1 road company and urges strong local support for opening nights.
The article notes how the telephone and other popular inventions become familiar to the ear and daily life, signaling a shift in communication habits and public attention toward new tech developments.
Indianapolis reports in court this morning the Sentinel Company sues for libel over a 1884 issue denying a marriage and child claim. Pittsburg research suggests Blaine wed in 1841 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church with witnesses including John Lemoyne, but public records are missing and tombstone data disputed.
An advertisement touts the New High Arm Davis sewing machine with automatic tension that never needs reset. It claims even stitching under any conditions, simple to use for all levels of skill, and urges readers to see the Davis device. Also notes a National Anti-Monopoly mass convention in Abilene on September 14 to nominate a county ticket and conduct business.
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