Ambitious Political Claims and Inquiries from the Abilene Reflector
The Abilene Reflector notes upcoming visits by Mrs. Gen. Grant to Leavenworth and mentions familial ties to Fort Leavenworth. It records predictions of large political votes from several parties, quotes Ingalls on social progress, comments on the Wichita jail’s condition, and questions the Beacon’s use of the term humanitarians regarding Libby Prison era comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Beacon
Calcutta
Libby
Dante
Abilene Booms With Rail Lines And Building Surge
Abilene advertises a rapid growth boom citing a railroad center status with multiple lines and trains daily. It highlights new residences, two large three story brick blocks, a City Hall project at Broadway and Fifth, and major industrial works like Johns' Carriage Works and a large water works plant, all under construction or expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Abilene
Union Pacific
Chicago & Southwestern
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Mt. St. Joseph Heights
Citizens Bank
Richland Park
Canning
Third Street
First Street
Cedar and
Second Street
John E. Bonebrake
West Abilene
Fairview Heights
Grand Avenue
Johns’ Carriage Works
Johntz & Rice Mill
Abilene's booming power and politics to the fore
An Abilene Herald account extols the citys electric expansion with 30 men at several mills and planing works doubling as power, notes 80 fire plugs and telephone lines, and contrasts booming business with sharp critiques of local politics and veteran affairs amid national gossip and civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Kruger & Thompson
Planing Mill
I Canning Works
City Mills
Paul & Jacobs
Abilene
Kansas
Meaning and origin of the word Kermesse explained
A reader asks for the origin of Kermisse or Kermesse from Kirk Church and Mass, noting its religious beginnings and secular now. It compares Flemish regions Belgium and Holland, where the custom is well known due to stricter adherence and wider attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron Reflector
Flemish
Belgium
Holland
Europe
Flanders
Joint Amusement Meetings Unite Dickinson County Veterans
Abilene Post and Corps and Camp held a well attended joint meeting at the Court House with both societies contributing acts and poetry. J W Gibson urged Banner Post to join Abilene. committee Nelson Lamborn and Brown to report. The event featured poems by Campbell and Reagan and singing led by the commander’s wife Ayerson. Spectator notes these gatherings strengthen bonds among veterans and honor war records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Post
Court House
St. Louis
J. W. Gibson
Banner Post
Abiene
Nelson
Lamborn
Brown
Campbell
Reagan
Hhe Ayerson
Dickinson County
Hope Happenings At Fair Grounds Amid Big Building Boom
The fair grounds show heavy construction as crowds are expected. The track is in prime condition for horse racing. Master Edgar Bell rode the Santa Fe to Strong City to visit friends. Wise and Bert parade through town in a hungry candidate mood. Charley Hutchinson accepts defeat with dignity, backed by loyal Democrats. City officials plan to discuss the Robinson rock pile. Land seekers pour from Nickles & Tonkin, real estate pros. Gus Olson returns from Enterjee with wife, dressed for sport, and recounts a curious hunting expedition ending with Corkscrew game.
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Edgar Bell
Santa Fe
Edgar
Wise
Bert
Charley Hutchinson
Charley
Robinson
Nickles & Tonkin
Gus Olson
Enterjee
Gus
Jim
Sheriff Sale in Dickinson County Kansas 1887
Sheriff sale by order of district court in Dickinson County Kansas to satisfy a judgment. Warren Fake 13 Plain Samuel Copeland Anna Copeland B F Gamble Mrs B F Gamble and Hiram McCurdy named defendants. Sale at front door October 22 1887 for cash to highest bidder of Lot 6 Block 20 in a subdivision of Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Dickinson County
State of Kansas
Warren
Samuel Copeland
Anna Copeland
B. F. Gamble
Hiram McCurdy
Dickinson
Dickinson Wa
Atkins
J Abilene
Anessere
Kansas
Cold Wave Prompts Coal Purchase Appeal at Local Mill
Weather forecast hints at an early cold season as G W Newcoms urges buyers to trade farm property for city assets. JonNTz and Rice Mill Co promotes hard coal at reduced prices to prepare for the expected low temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jountz & Rice Mitt Co
D&wtf
G. W. Newcoms
Jonntz & Rice Mill Co
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Henry Litts
St. John
Henry George
Ingalls
Abilene’s Room
C. C. Hutchison
Hope Herald
Herald
W.S. Anderson
C. J. McDivitt
John Dunlavey
Stars and Stripes
E. J. Thisler
Anderson
Geo. W. Glick
Geo. W. Hurd
Harrison Flora
Chapman
The
Courier
Chapman Courier
Nail
Joe Jefferson
Sam Jones
Republican Party
Baird
John G. Vassar
Vassars
San Diego
California
Philadelphia
the World
Hudson
Col
Fred Grant
Robert Lincoln
Lincoln
Grant
Globe
London
Eng
Paris
France
Canton
China
New York
N. Y
Aitichi
Japan
Berlin
Prussia
Changchoofoo
Sian
Tschautchau
Wells, Fargo & Company Express Company
San Francisco
Rarotonga
South Pacific
Ulakea
Joseph II
Austen
Sheriff’s Sale
Sheriff's Sale
Kanza
A. G. Ree Coe Jenne 8. Kirby
Egg i & Company
C.ene
C. B. Hoffman
C. Hoffman & Son, Cainine
J. E. Bonebrake
Kansas Farmee Co
City National Bank
Hartford
Joseph Rickart Poeta Iwill
OP Kaneas
Simon Shook
Canon City Coal
Johntz & Rick Mint Co
J. H. Brapy &Co
Chop
Sid&win Jountrz & Ice Mizz Co
Castoria
S. S. Smith
Faulkner
Wabash Western Railway
H. N. Garland
C. W. Green
Pas
Nain Street
Mares City
Chas. M. Hays
Gen'l Mgr
St. Louia
Chandler
Ticket Tage
Crane
Asst
Tic
W. W. Knox
America
Kas
Stanton House
Knox
Luis
MT. Goss & CO
Manchester
Vicinity
M.T. Goss & Co
Manchester, Kansas
Chronister & Huntzberger
Buckeye Ave
Abilene National Bank
E. D. Humphrey
A. K. Perry
Asi’t Cashier
Frank L. Parker
Hodge
Hiland Southworth
W. P. Rice
Clark H. Barker
GEO. W
Rohrer
Central Kansas Fair
Hope, Kas
A. M. Crary
L.E. Robinson
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