The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-11

last MONDAY Tor Raleigh, N. e., their
old native home. This will be their
first visit there since 1869, and the Re-
FLECTOR wishes them a realization of
all the grand times and good things
they anticipate.
Mrs. VIM. F. Monies and little daugh-
ter, who have been spending several
months here, started East on Monday.
Miss Emily Lifts accompanied them as
far as Lee county, ILL.,, where she has
gone to bring home her little nieces,
Lena and Bessie Lifts.
Sells Bros. were made to pay S15 by
our city authorities for giving a street
parade last Friday morning. This I'M
usual proceeding might be called small
and parSimoniOuS by some people. 1t
will certainly add to the dignity and re-
spect of the city abroad.
Geo. Livingstone, one of the strong
est and best posted greenbackers we
know of, heard his patron saint, the
bold, queer-eyed Ben Butler, speak at
the State Fair, Topeka, last Wednesday.
Mr.. Livingstone says that Ben will poll
isn't very far out of the way. either.
The Abilene REFLECTOR wound up
the first year of its existence last week,
and better patrOniZed, or more read
able sheet, it would be a hard matter
to find in the state. Very few papers,
the first year. enjoy the patronage and
encouragement the REFLECTOR has.
May it continue to prOsper.--Hope
Herald.
The big carpet trade of ii. III. IIaz-
lett 81 Co. has necessitated several trips
to the Eastern markets this year for
the purpose of replenishing the stock,
and DR.. f. f. IIaZlett is again i'll the
East buying carpets and other goods for
his house. The firm will soon have on
an unusually fine stock of
carpets, clothing and gents furnishing
goods.
W. B. Banning had house warming
last Thursday night The event was
the christening of his new hotel. Mr..
Banning undoubtedly has the finest no.
tel in this city, and knows perfectly
well how to entertain his guests. The
party lasted till about one o clock, when
all retired to their homes. much pleased
with the evenings enjOyment.-Chdp
Dtdt Stdr.
J. H. Barnsley left for his Pemsyl-
vania home last Thursday on the noon
train. After travelling over Morris.
Saline and several other
counties. J. III. came to the conclusion
that Dickinson county "dOwned' them
all. and just before he left he bought
$40 acres of fine land in Flora town.
ship. He will probably return to Abb
lene next spring.
The cash system, as lately adopted by
the J. E. BOnebrake Hardware Co., has
proved big success. The first day it
was adopted the cOmpany's sales
amounted to more than they had dur
ing any one day of the credit system.
That is a pretty good showing. If it
can be maintained the cash system will
receive an impetus in Abilene.
co. KS uniforms have come, and last
Monday night the boys turned out for
a uniform drill and very handsome they
looked, too. The uniform consists of
regulation blue pantalOOn6 with black
stripes, a dark blue sack coat which
buttons to the neck and a nObby cap,
and presents very neat and attractive
appearance. The company is becoming
proficient in the various drills and evO-
buttons of UptOn's tactics.
About the incest present the REFLEC-
TOR has yet received was a basket of |
fine pears. which L. NJ Raub, owner of |
the 7. L. Henry place, brought into its
last Wednesday morning.
They were very sweet and luscious and
were very much enjoyed. DR.. Raub |
has about 100 bushels of pears Of the |
Flemish Beauty, Duchess D. AngOleme,
Bartlett and Sickle varieties for sale. |
Those who call early will be accOmmO- |
dated,
Garfield Church. ia GARFIELD IT,, was |
on Tuesday evening last filled with an |
intelligent and appreciative audience |
to listen to concert exercise by Abb |
lene singers under the management of |
Mr.. L. W. Dickson. This church is
in a flOurishing condition and having |
lately purchased a beautiful organ the |
was given to help them out of |
theit expenses. The REFLECTOR is |
pleased to state that quite nice little |
sum was realized from the concert and |
served.