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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1887
Page
5
Mrs. A. King, age 87, died September 10, 1887 on South Third Street Abilene after a period of illness. She leaves a husband and three children. Funeral services were set for the Methodist church at 5 p.m. tomorrow with Rev. Zimmerman officiating. The community extends sympathy to Mr. King and family.
A Dickinson county Republican convention in Abilene adjourned after multiple ballots nominating Nail for county treasurer, with Dunlavey, Thisler, and Sherwood among rivals. Bert elected county clerk. Nichols named Register of Deeds. Bert’s nomination made unanimous amid other county slate choices. Delegates debated two term limits and county primary reforms.
The street fakir who roped in several boys weeks ago ran a successful racket in McPherson last Tuesday, walking away with at least $500 from the town. Many youths were at the noon train to see Misses Orlena Fisher Anna Coble and Gracie King depart for Delaware Ohio to complete their course.
The Probate Court issued licenses this afternoon to Elmer E. Rochenower of Hope Kansas and Lida Fall of Herington, to John W. McBeek of Industry and Lizzie Morris of Industry, to J. M. Robson of Bonacecord and M. E. Hensley of Abilene.
The Rock Island laid a track through Woodbine last week and was greeted by citizens led by Squire Gillett. The line runs just short of Woodbine, amid a cordial reception from locals and business leaders.
Executive Mansion letter dated September 7 1887 from President Cleveland regrets unable to visit Abilene Kansas during his western trip due to fixed dates for St. Louis and Atlanta. He says time between those visits is minimal and he must select on the travel route those cities on the way or with other reasons. He thanks Abilene citizens for the invitation and asks them not to misinterpret his inability as lack of regard.
Santa Fe notes show graders active at the old fair grounds as they lay out a side track about 1,300 feet long and plan a spur extension to connect facilities. Works reflect ongoing rail expansion efforts with emphasis on yard improvements and future routing possibilities.
A murky court record notes a colored man charged with Williams and Tape regarding Mary Wi in sixteen. Judge Quinn's preliminary hearing is described as a put up and the defendant says he was kept out of the Salvation Army.
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