Moonlight expected to win in October political circus
In Abilene Reflector reports Wilson faction plotting to control the Republican convention on October 2, with Col Tom Moonlight favored over Gov Martin. Democratic state campaign opens September 29 with a barbecue at the fair grounds featuring Moonlight Isett Kelley Lowe and Tom Felon, while Marysville Democrats praise Lowe and forecast Grover’s support for Will and Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
John A Martin
Congress
Anderson
Col
Tom Moonlight
Martin
Tom
Moonlight
Isett
Kelley
Lowe
Tom Felon
Fair Grounds
Republican Circus
Word of Caution to the Anderson Men
A local notice warns the Anderson Republicans to vote at the primaries and beware a Wilson faction effort to secure endorsement. The piece urges active turnout, mentions courtship of voters by the Wilson camp, and notes recent travels, entertainments, a sick infant, and local market prices. It records community letters, names, and a local opinion from Anti-Monopolist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Anderson
Hon J G Lowe Favored by Farmers in Fifth District
The RefLector endorses Hon J G Lowe as the Democratic candidate for Congress in Kansas Fifth District. It lauds his honesty on tax fairness, opposition to railroad monopolies, and strong character as a lawyer. The piece cites his oratory and unwavering support for farmers against Republican protection and corporate interests. Washington Post corroborates his prominence.
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Marysville
Lowe
Joseph Grover
Will
Anderson
Low
Kansas
Congress
J.G. Lowe
J. G. Lowe
Republican Party
Joseph G. Lowe
Hoe
Washington Post
Chapman Chips And The City Pound Question
A local update notes the governor appointing Erwin Fancher as Notary Public and mentions social visits to Illinois. It reports threshing activity by J A Whitefail and family moving to Jerome, and ongoing hog concerns. It records illnesses, deaths, and community sympathy, plus remarks on dog control and the desire for a dog ordinance.
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Erwin Fancher
Dave Naill
Illinois
Mr. Dawson
Ellison A Dawson
Lincoln Center
J. A. Whitefail
Jerome
Gove County
John Cunningham
Cunningham
Dennis Mickey
Thos. N. Gunn
Byron Potter
Abilene
Sale of Fine Cattle by Dr. Sears at Auction
Dr O P Sears will auction one hundred head of cattle Thursday September 23 at his farm near Solomon City. The lot includes steers native cows and calves with some thoroughbred Jersey bulls and Jersey cows and heifers. Sale begins at 11 o'clock a m.
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O. P. Sears
Solomon City
Auction notice at Soe arene Lincoln township near Solomon
An auction advertisement announces sale at Soe arene in Lincoln township two half miles northeast of Solomon on October 1st, 1886, at 10 o'clock in the morning. Cattle and stock items listed include a sable deck, a Cleve bred stallion Fagg Tomy and a 1 cent per acre discount. A. Mead & Co. Auctioneers.
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Lincoln
Soloman
Btn
Ef Bravia
Ana
Fagg Tomy
A. Mead & Co
SS Bomross
Dickinson County
State of Kansas
Michael Sennis Plant
John Bensack
Caroline Bensack
George ‘Tipp
Henry Gelman
May Tipp
Abilene
Dickinson
Kansas
Diatinameuttr
Kan
Dickinson Co
R. Jordon
Hizabeth Jode
Martin I Slesun
J. E. Bonebrake Tarawareenous
H. E. Palmer
Court House
Kaney and Hodges
Abifiene
Or ‘Kinson
Sherif
District Court
Pista
Rebecca iSevhrist
Dipkinson
Fifth Street
Hall and Whitney
Solomon Ae
Inson County
J.J. Miller
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Meney Lifts
Strother & Litts, Editors
Fort Scott Thlame
Detroit
J.J. Schneider
Chicago
Ills
James Pierce
John Hasting
May's Township
W. E. Hasselman
Kansas City
John Stuck
Vail
Henry Bilmeyer
J. R
William Norris
Cantrell
Iowa
W. N. Lamb
Gypsum City
John Stent
Junction City
Chapman Chips
Jarnagin & Clark
Susan Lesher
Abraham Lesher
Dickinson Cou
Remon
Court of Washington
Sdea
Dispa
Kaneee
G. F. Davis
George Hotsington
Matilda B. Hotsington
Pome Insurance Company
County of Poets
Los
Cedar Street
Southwick
Augustine
Ee Dickinson
Sheriff
Travelers Insurance Company
James J. Hrady
Sarah A. Grady
J. S Miller
Mokinson
U of Salgie
E. P. Grosser
Edwin B. Holt
John Binsack
Trainers Insurance Company
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Enterprise
Nae Ee
Kans
Snl
Meleerer
Miata Ah
Dunes
Good Bros
Gf Security
Henry House Livery
Teed and Sale
Norske Eacatech Gee Abc A
OBR Decker
Steam Dye Works
Robi Nott
Topeka
Nestly
Spruce Street
D. T. and
N. D
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Abilen
D. McCor
Benz. Lomparp
Jas. L. Lomparp
St. Helens Place
London
Eng
Sears Building
Boston
Mass
Ninth and Main
Kilene, Kan
J. T. Cochran
Hazlett’s
S. G. Islet
W. D. Kelley
Thomas P. Fenlon
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Opera House
Ces
Bonebrake & Rice
V. A. Williams
Williams & Leeds
IRS
Fourth St
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Groceries
Cedar St
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