September 1883 local notes and weddings in Kansas county
Local brief notes report J and L promising 10 percent lower prices than rivals and a wedding among the colored community. Items note overcoats, grain, corn husking, re-union plans at Abilene, arrivals, farming shifts, and school appointments with Miss Friz and Monroe Hersh. A re-union of old soldiers set for Sept 23 at the Fair Grounds with a dinner and muster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb
Abilene
Squire J. A. Tilton
Geo. TL Durant
Mary Smith
Detroit
Denver
Milt
John
Wil Sherwood
James Chew
Jim
Messrs. Grabel
Minkc
John Gish
Newbern
Abraham
Mr. Amsbaugh
Col. Swigart
Lexington
Ohio
Swigart
Amsbaugh
Kansas
Banner County
Jennie Friz
Friz
Dist. 105
Monroe Hersh
Sarah Swigart
Pete
Judicial Convention Debated at City Court House
The non partisan Judicial Convention met Monday at two with a partisan tilt. Mahan and McClure faced off for chair, Hawk won for Mahan, and the committee named nine delegates and nine alternates amid friction. Delegates listed, minorites not fully accommodated, fairness questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahan
McClure
Junction City
C. G. Hawk
C. F. Serl
Hawk
Lst
Mr. Mahan
L. A. Reed
J. J. Berry
John Johntz
J. F. Staatz
T. C. Lit
T. C. Ayers
Clem Bell
M. D. Harrington
C. L. Sherman
Wm. Sherwood
W. 8. Stambaugh
James Morley
J.J. Cooper
J. M. Fisher
C. F. Mead
M. P. Jolley
C. L. Moore
Baptist Church Notes and Local Fire Loss
The Baptist Church notes report the Ladies Aid meeting next Saturday at 2 30 led by Mrs Pierce on the south side of the railroad. The Baptist Sunday School will meet at 9 45 with lessons reviewed and a 11 00 preaching service. A marble wall slab donated by Mr Bramley is noted. Mr Elcholtz builds pews. A barn fire at Mr Plumer’s Turley Creek farm destroyed eight horses two wagons and other goods valued at about 2250 with no insurance. The cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Detroit Road
Jake Wood
Samuel Bricker
J. N. Burton
Carrie Creek
Furst & Bradley
Barlow
Toctaye Steinway & Son
F. M. Whitlaw
Ald Society of the Baptist Church
Pierce
Baptist Sunday School
Pettit and
Hansbrough
Baptist Church
Smoky Hill Association
Clay Centre
Garfield Township
Solomon
Grace Chapel
Spruce St
New Baptist Church
Bramley
Plumer
Turkey Creek
Jefferson Township
Ames
Comet Discovery by Swift Near Brooks Comet
On Monday night the 10th, Prof. Swift director of the Warner Observatory Rochester discovered another comet in the same constellation as the one found by Prof. Brooks. Moving toward Earth with little apparent motion it was hard to verify until Saturday night. The two comets may cross orbits as they progress, their near simultaneous appearance noted as singular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Warner Observatory
Rochester
N. Y
Brooks
Prohibition in Kansas Debate at Topeka Convention
The State Temperance Convention in Topeka praised for interest and talent, with J M Legate of Leavenworth calling prohibition a crystallized public sentiment. He argues Kansas laws reflect a majority and says prohibition is a failed experiment due to lack of enforcement, contrasting Missouri’s strict approach which succeeds when lawmakers act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas City Times
J. M. Legate
Leavenworth
the Times
Missouri
Kansas
Understanding the Tariff Question and Your Vote
A persuasive appeal urges readers to grasp the tariff issue and its impact on family finances. It cites economist Perry and businessman Moore estimating multibillion losses from tariffs, arguing knowledge empowers liberty and duties to inform neighbors. It questions voter qualification tied to understanding this vital policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Perry
Williams College
America
S. Moore
The New Two Cent Stamps Shortage Report
The post office faces a stamp shortage as requisitions outpace supply with contractors delivering about 1.5 million stamps daily. Many small offices may lack adequate stock when the new letter rate takes effect, though officials foresee no major business obstruction. Squire A M German visited the RefLector last Saturday after planting 90 acres of wheat and predicting a bountiful crop next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Squire A. M. German
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Ae Northcrafts
Vane Calvert & CO
CG. F
South-Ea
Dastt
Cedar 81
D. H. Metzger, Pro
Farmers Home
Orley
Cedar and
Third Streets
Little Red Store
K. Vanderbilt
J. M. Brenizer
Ogden, Wentworth
Harare
N. C. ‘Thompson
Thompson
Garland
Cover Brosaway
Keller
East Third Street
Newbern Notes
Ublic Sale
L. Porren
Woodbin
Industry
Clay and
Dickinson County
John Thompson
D. Hysoml
Judicial Convention
Baptist Church Notes
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