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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

Missouri, for the past year, has returned
to her home. We again welcome Miss
Lizzie in our midst.
Last Tuesday night the Lyceum was
largely attended at the Tennessee school
house, and a grand time was had. The
question was: ''ReSOlred. That the pro-
hibitiOn amendment to the constitution
of the State of Kansas be re-submitted
to the people" The subject was ably
discussed by Col. y. S. Jarnagin, \. l..
Evers and others. Ye editor and V.
p. Wilson are cordially invited to attend
the Lyceum. March 18th, at the TenneS-
see school house. The tariff subject
will be for discussion. 10 l. c.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
Detroit Dots.

J. Schneider has bought a car load of
fine mules and has gone East for an
other car load. Those wanting
good teams at fair prices had better con-
suit Mr.. S. at Detroit.
Our democratic friend, John Wagner,
has returned home from the west where
he has been buying cattle and stock
hogs for the past week. He intends
making another trip on the same bust
ness.
A grand wolf hunt on a big scale is
being talked up by the boys. Captain
Jack Nash with his splendid trained
dogs will be on hand and the music of
the fox hound will be heard in the land.
Donald Knox is still very sick but
hopes are entertained that he may speed
lily recover.
R. p. Munsell and family have all
been sick, but are getting well fast I'M
der the skillful treatment of DR.. Up
shaw.
Our genial friends, Dan and John
Baker, of the firm Of Baker Il Bros,
stock dealers, are buying lots of cattle
and hogs here, paying the highest price,
and honest weight is assured.
1. \. Bushey is building neat addi-
ton to the house of MIR. Swain.
Our citizens are about to organize a
vigilance committee to exterminate the
pestilent sneak thieves who are troubling
them with their cussedness of nights.
CENTER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
Newbern Notes.

CO. Keech boasts of a boy at his
house.
Mr. Snyder, of Ohio, is visiting his
sister, Mrs. F. Forse.
Mrs. French and daughter, who have
been visiting for time at Daniel Dun
laps, left on last Saturdays train for
their home in Denver. Col. During
their stay here they made many friends.
c. c. Sherwood has had a severe at
tack of rheumatism, but we are glad to
note that he is much better and will
soon be able to be around again.
We understand that quite number
of River Brethren will start for this
county from Pennsylvania on the fourth
of March. Dickinson county is among
the best counties of Kansas, and We are
pleased to know that it is attracting so
many of such a good class of people as
the River Brethren.
Mr.. Westfall and son will start next
Friday on a visit to friends in Missouri.
We wish them pleasant visit.
George Rush has sold to Mr.. Dawson
the II. W. ! of sec. IL for $4,000. There
are no buildings on this land. Land is
worth something in Newbern.
Dan Ladd returned last week from
an extended visit among friends in
Ohio. Mr.. Ladd thinks more of Kansas
than ever before.
Edmond Keller, V. p Ross, Colonel
Swigart, James Chew, Mr.. Pond, and
we know not how many other jolly fel-
lows, have been attending court for the
past week.
The measels, mumps, itch, &C., &c,
are through our country. What will
come next?
Rev. Herr at Hindel next Sunday at
2 P. VI.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
Dillon Dashes.

J. Satterwhite received a barrel of
hickory nuts a few days since from
Missouri.
Miss G. Williams, who is teaching at
Tennessee. from what we can learn, is
giving general satisfaction.
4. VI. Jarnagin is nursing that hand
fartherest from his heart.
J. W. Dooley sold very fine span of
horses to &C. Grimes, a few days since.
Consideration, $275.
T. J. Cook and wife returned from
Missouri last week, where they had
been visiting their many friends.
The Sabbath School at Tennessee is
in flourishing condition. Rev. Hon
nell preached last Sunday night at the
above named place.
Marion Evers has purchased very
fine span of mules, and the only Objec-
ton he has to them is that they go toe
often to the post Office.
Miss Lizzie Dooley, who has been Wis
iting friends and relatives in Osceola
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
Solomon Scraps.

Corn and wheat coming in as if there
was no end to the supply.
\. W. Abbot and wife arrived from
the east Sunday afternoon.
The Japanese Wedding in High
Life will be rendered at Walls Hall
ON the 29th for the benefit of the VI. E.
Church.
Solomon is very well supplied with
lumber yards, yet there are two more to
be started.
Buildings are being erected in every
direction.
Election for voting bonds of $4,000
for fire engine and fixtures Tuesday.
Mr.. Nicolay and son have started a
lumber yard just north of Dewar's ele-
vator, and from the outlook they mean
business.
Died, on the night of the 23d, the In
FAINT son of J. J. Sullivan. The parent.
have the sympathy of the community il
their bereavement.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
Rhodes Ripples.
Health good.

Health good.
Wheat looks very promising.
School will soon close at Prairie I'm
ion.
Owen Conds is just too tickled to
snicker-it is boy.
Miss Minnie Brown, who has been
suffering with that dread disease, con-
sumption, for some months, departed
this life February Doth. and was buried
February 21st in the German grave
yard.
W. W. Brown, who sold his farm to
Mr.. Hart some months ago, will soon
give possession and move to the city of
Abilene. r. y. Brown will also give
possession to ID. f. Stoffer, and will
probably move to Missouri.
If these items find their way into the
columns of the REFLECTOR, we will
write you quite often. HANOVER.
[HanOver's interesting letter is ac-
cepted with pleasure, and we shall be
glad to hear from him often.-EDs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

"Only Farmers Daughter" given
by a so-called Union Square company
in Bonebrake's Opera House last Mon
day evening. was a disappointment to
the large and intelligent audience which
listened to it. The company advertiSes
literally and artistically, and that is its
greatest merit. Adelaide Cherie as the
AdreutUeSs is tolerable in the lighter
parts. but she is not a success as an
emotional or dramatic actress. Camille
Kinzley as Justina is not impressive nor
talented. The little girls acting was
charming and her manner sweet. Fred
Hunter as the Farmer was creditable.
The other characters were ordinary.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

The Topeka Cdpjtat Is authority for
the statement that the Burlington route
is to be extended into Kansas under the
name of the Chicago & Central Kansas
railroad, the company having been
chartered to Salina from White Cloud.
4 survey for a bridge, has been COM
pleted across the Missouri at White
Cloud to connect with the G. b. 81 q.
at BigelOw. The road will run through
the counties of Doniphan, Ottawa,
Dickinson, Clay, Riley, PottawatOmie,
Nemaha and Brown, distance of 1,0lO
miles, main line and branches. This
is both cheering and refreshing, and we
hope to be able to give additional par
ticularS next week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
An Director.

EDITOR REFLECTOR saw your
notice of the fire stating that if water
had been furnished they 1.-THE fire
mem were ready for it, the greater part
of the shop would have been saved.
Now, please tell us how that could have
been possible, when the flames had
burst through the roof before the first
tap of the bell. l was there as soon as
any of them, as L have been to all of
the fires. and am sure they had water
when ready. There is great deal said
about fires that is not true. | am of
the opinion that if all hands do their
work. as well as the water works force,
there will be little room to find fault.
l wish to see justice done to all.
AN OUTSIDER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

Mr.. W. II. Whitehurst died at his
home in this city last Monday morning,
aged about 80 years. Mr.. Whitehurst
was among the earliest settlers OF Abb
lene, being here when the city was in
its infancy, He was the proprietor of
the Abilene Foundry. and in his bust
ness life was straightforward and hon
est. He was respected by his friends
and neighborS. The funeral services
were held Tuesday afternoon at his late
residence. and the remains were buried
in the city cemetery with Masonic
hOnOrS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

The grain, stock and merchandise
shipped from Abilene during 1888
amounted to ZIP full cars, an average
of about six car loads per day, Sundays
included. OF this number, wheat filled
9SS cars; corn 577 cars, cattle 100 cars,
sheep 81 cars, hogs 191 cars, and flour
and mill stuff pa cars. During the
same year there were sold at Abilene
10 ,6O3 passenger tickets for S39, 4S7.S1.
This statement does not include the in
coming car loads and passengers. Is
there town on the X. p. road west of
Kansas City, with the probable eXcep-
ton of Topeka, that can make as good
showing?
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
MEREDITH.

1 shall have my thoroughbred Stallion
Meredith, on exhibition at the Carpen-
ter House stables and also on the streets
of Abilene, on Saturday the 18th day Of
March. Farmers who would like to see
and examine the best draft horse that
ever stood on legs in Dickinson county,
will do well to make note of this.
Respectfully, ALFRED PREY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

Abilene's fame as an art center is
spreading abroad. The attractions
which have visited our growing and
cultured city during the past two weeks,
are to be supplemented to-day by the
gracious advent of one of the most pop
ular and gifted operatic singers of the
day-Madame Etelka Gerster. Mana
ger Mapleson smiles benignantly upon
the city, and the great prinld donna
gives it assurances of her profOundest
regard and consideration. Her artistic
heart is filled with love for her baby and
Abilene. Col. Mapleson regretted
that previous engagements rendered
it impossible for Her Majesty's Italian
Opera Company to stay in Abilene for
a longer time than was necessary for
| its 125 hungry souls to breakfast. He
exceedingly regretted the fact-as did
Madame Gerster. But our people, the
REFLECTOR is glad to state, will bear
the disappointment m anfully, and will
try to content themselves with the pass
ing air of divine opera which was
started in motion by Her Majesty's''
special train. In few years, if Abilene
pays strict attention to business, she
may have Gerster or any other first
magnitude star she may ask for. 1t is
only a question of time.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
Purely Personal.

Ed. Thisler was in Kansas City this
week.
Simon Rothschild was in Kansas City
last Monday Oh business.
Hon. c. I. Henry arrived in the city
yesterday afternoon from the east.
Mrs. NJ. c. Herminway. of Armstrong,
Kas. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Adams.
Mrs. Ellison's father. from Iowa, is
visiting in Abilene, the guest of his
daughter.
Hon. Y. p. Wilson. candidate for
vice-president on the prohibition ticket.
was in Kansas City this week.
Hon. c. d. Hoffman and wife. of En-
terprise. attended Only a Farmer S
Daughter" Monday evening.
Alonzo and Lucetta Lockhart arrived
at their home in Abilene few days ago
from three year 5 visit i'll Ohio.
Z. q. Putnam, Esq, leaves to-day on
a business trip to New York. Canada,
and other points. lie will be absent
some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton league, of Sail
IA attended the Opera on Thursday
evening, the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
II. Faulkner.
Mr.. Rob't Gray, of Holland tp.. re-
turned home last Friday from an eX-
tended visit to old home and friends in
Massachusetts.
We learn that the popular ID. L. Ioll-
ingSwOTth, Of MiltOnvale has removed
to Abilene, where he has ordered the
Dispatch sent.-CLdy Center Dispatch.
Rudolf Berger, one of the reliable
farmers of southern Clay, was in Abb
lene last Friday, buying supplies. lie
did not forget to call on the REFLECTOR.
Dr. and Mrs. q. a. Crise, of Freder-
lex, Md, have been visiting in Abilene
since last week. They came in quietly
and gave their many friends delight
full surprise.
There was pleasant social gathering
at Mr.. Mahan'S residence last Friday
evening, in honor of Mr.. Clark Mahan.
who was at home for day or two from
the University at Lawrence.
Mr.. Curtis, of Jerseyville, H., arrived
in this city last Tuesday, to take pos
session of the Cuthbert farm, which he
bOght some time ago. Mr.. Curtis is a
brother of R. n. Curtis, of this city.
He brought his household goods with
him, and a very fine Jersey COW.
Mr.. l.. Z. Hoffman, remembered as
being at the head of the old Abilene
Democrat, was looking up former friends
and patrons last Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. Hoffman has recently bought the
st. Mary'S Express, and considers that he
has an agreeable and successful journal
istic field. Mr.. Hoffman is a newspaper
man Of promise, and the REFLECTOR
hopes to see him succeed. He gave the
REFLECTOR a pleasant call last Monday.
Mr.. J. S. Latte, of Clay Center, called
on the REFLECTOR last Friday. Nh.
Latte seems to be well pleased with
Clay Center, and considers it business
place. Clay Center's business may be
all right, but a foreign subscriber TO It's
papers would be forced to the conclusion
that its moral atmosphere was not at
tractively healthy. For business, virtue
and happiness, come to Abilene; pos
sessing these three desirable attributes.
she shines pre-eminent.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

Autocratic Fay mercilessly cut ''Gi-
rohe-Girofa" last Wednesday evening
in the face of a 5000 or 500 house. AS
a consequence, when the curtain fell
the third time, the audience remained
seated waiting for more" and the in
telligent, appreciative people OF. Abilene,
the art centre of Central Kansas, had
to be told to go homel 1t was a great
humiliation, but this winter, down In
Emporia, another recognized art center,
Mr.. George Min appeared as Hamlet, "
and at the close of the performance the
large audience yelled earnestly and en-
Enthusiastically for the author of the
niece This true incident in meas
ure compensates us for the humiliation
inflicted upon us by the altogether love
" and irresistible Fay. But Fay will
come again, will do as she pleases and
will conquer as usual.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

To-day is Ash-Wednesday-the be-
ginning of Lent.
Louie Lord at Bonebrake's Opera
House, March II and 10.
Lifts & Huffman bought 720 pound
hog, yesterday. 1t cost somewhere in
the neighbOrhood of $50.
An exchange remarks that if there is
one time more than another when wo-
man should be entirely alone, it is when
full line of clothes comes down in the
mud.
There will be a Lenten service in the
Episcopal church next Saturday after
noon at o'clock. Services and Holy
Communion on Sunday morning at half
past ten.
Messrs. Porter & Umbrell have just
opened new bakery on the corner of
Third and Spruce streets. Give them
call. See advertisement in another
column.
Read all the business locals and adj
veTtiSementS in the REFLECTOR. You
will find something to your advantage,
and should make it a business to read
those things each week.
D. II. Metzger has sold the Farmers
Home and will remove to the house now
occupied by Henry Lifts. Mr.. L. and
children will board with his father, L..
II. Lifts, in west Abilene.
The Presbyterian church social will
meet with Mrs. J. G.. Hamaker, Friday
evening, March 9TH. Refreshments will
be served, and unusual attractions in
the way of entertainment. All are cor
daily invited.
\ large company of friends were
pleasantly entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
John Warfield on Friday evening at
their home on Spruce street. The gem
ial host and hostess made the evening
thoroughly enjoyable to all present.
The n. Y. Sun says: ;'Our Strate-
gists2 is one of the most enjoyable and
laughable compounds of ridicu lous alb
surdities ever produced on the Ameri-
fcan or any other stage. 1t fairly glis-
tens with humorous gems.
Tuesdays Journal, of Kansas City
says that ''Simon Roehenthald, of Abb
lene, Kan. is at the Metropolitan. The
poor old Journal probably meant Simon
Rothschild This is either a sad com
nentary on Simon's fist" or the re
porter was drunk.
The Gazette appeared last week as
seven column quarto. The REFLECTOR
congratulates its neighbor on the adop
ton of the REELECTOR's size and shape
This is conclusive evidence that the Re
FLECToR leads and the Gazette follows
In this the Gazette manifests REMARKABLE
good judgment, and the REFLECTOR
cordially congratulates.
Miss Mai johnson, who recently re
signed her position as teacher in tn
Abilene public schools, was marie
last evening, the 9th, to a Mr.. Chest
nut, of Clay Center, the County Treas
urer of Clay. 1t would seem that Alb
lens public school is success in MAJ
rying offits teachers as Well as in educ;
ting the youth. If this kind of a repr
tation grows, there will be no end toaI
plicatiOns from would-be teachers fo
places. In the meantime, the REFLEC
TOR respectfully offers to Miss Johnso
its best wishes fer future happiness an
prosperity.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

The Chicago Tribune says: Our
Strategists' is one of the funniest and
most amusing performances ever seen
here. The end of the third act caused
almost panic in the house. People
leaned over their chairs on their neigh
bors' shoulders, doubled up and laughed,
yes roared, until many of them looked
like so many appoplectic strokes. The
company was called before the curtain
at the end of each act. No such dem
onstratiOn has ever been witnessed in
the Academy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

You can buy more Coffee, Sugar
Syrup and Groceries of every kind,
at Chandeliers, in the new town OF
Harrington, than you can at some
of the larger Railroad Towns. He
keeps a good stock Of Dry Goods,
Boots and Shoes, and all at bottom
nrices,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

S. W. Pierce & Co., of Junction City,
is one of the largest dealers in Pianos
and Organs in Kansas. They handle
seven different makes of Pianos and
seven different makes of Organs. a.
J. Stitt is the specil agent, and is stop
ping at the Continental Hotel. Give
him a call or send to the House for
prices. Organs from $50 and up.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

The J. E. Bonebrake Hardware COM
ptny have just issued an Illustrated
catalogue and price list of their immense
business. After itemiZing everything
and giving the prospective buyer all
possible information. the reader will
find a good deal of outside information.
These catalogues are free for distribu-
ton. The growth OF the house can find
no better illustration than the title page
of the catalogue cover, where it will be
seen that in 1871 Mr.. J. Z. BOnebrake
commenced business i'll a little frame
building about 16X24. In striking con-
trast to the picture of the above build
ing. is the picture of the mammoth
brick block in which the business is
now done.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
Painting Colors.

Wizards French Tube Colors for Oil
Painting, unequaled in purity and bril-
iancy of tone by any other colors in the
market. For sale at the Opera House
Book Store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
A Clothing Drive

is what Simon ROthschild has opened
for the public of Abilene and Dickinson
county. He handles nothing but cloth
ing and gents furnishing goods and of
fers bargains in this line. Catch on, =
and flow with the tide to the Palace
Clnfhinn Store
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
Studv I'm Your Titles

to your lands during the leisure hours
Of winter. \ little precaution now may
save much trouble in future. If you
have no abstract of title from the rec
ords you should lose no time in obtain
ing one. We should be pleased to sup
nIyyou. T. C.. HENRY q Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

Fay Templeton has come and gone,
but she has left memory in the minds
of our people which will compel her re-
turn. 1t can hardly be said that
Girofe- Girofd was so popular as Mas
cote or Olirette. but Fay's skillful inter
probation and artistic rendition of the
the part were so successful that the
opera was enthusiastically received.
Fay has improved since she was here
last September, and her rich beauty,
charming and irresistible manner and
art. which is so subtle and realistic that
it ceases to be art, will always be an
attraction for our people. Alice Vane
is favorite also, and Louis de Lange,
one of the finest comedians on the Amer
lean stage. has strong hold upon the
humOr-appreciating popular heart.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.

l have now added full line of Gents
Furnishing Goods to my immense stock
of Boots and Shoes. L am prepared to
give the best bargains in Boots, Shoes,
Hats, Caps, Gents Furnishing Goods
and Gloves. Also full line of Pants
and Overalls, listers and general Work
ing Suits-CHEAP.
II & MCTNERNEY
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

The popular Palace Clothing Store of
Simon Rothschild is the place to go for
good and cheap clothing, If you are in
need of gents furnishing goods, boots
and shoes, notions, &C., you viii save
money by giving Simon a call.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

The REFLECTOR is glad to learn from
its correspondents that the tariff and
prohibition questions are being so gem
orally discussed throughout the county.
An intelligent. unprejudiced investiga-
ton of these questions is all that IS
needed to expose the false benefits OF
each.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Morris Sullivan. in
Shiel-a-Gar failed to materialiZe here on
Friday evening as advertised. They
made no explanation OF their failure to
keep their engagement. which was rath-
er shabby treatment or their part to a
first class show town.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28

Her Majesty's Italian Opera Com
panv." will arrive in Abilene this morn
ing bv special train at O clock. The
company of 125 persons will breakfast
at the Henry House, and 1t is safe to
say that Madame Gerster will be just
as well served as at Kansas City.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
Notice Everybody Read.

Isaac Shockey and Daniel SnideT, Of
Abilene. have connected themselves as
partners in the hardware and implement
business on the corner of Fourth and
Broadway. Mr.. Shockey is thankful
for the past patronage he has received,
and would be thankful for the continu
ance of the same.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
NOTICE.

Parties indebted to the undersigned
will please come and settle without
further notice or delay. If you have
not the money, give me your note as
my accounts must be squared up.
loft NJ. NICOLAY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
GOOD NEWS for Farmers, Builder

GOOD NEWS for Farmers, Builders
and everybody else. Shockey Il Snider
have now on hand a full line of hard
ware. woodenware also a car load OF
Ketchem wagons, the best wagon on
wheels; also full line OF buggleS,
spring wagons, stoves, ranges, and all
the thousand and one other things that
everybody wants, which we will sell you
at bed rock prices. Come and see us,
corner 18th and Broadway.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-28
LAMPS LAMPS!

The largest stock and finest selection
at J. G. NOrthcraft's ever brought to
Abilene. Including Glass Bronze and
Library Lamps of every description.
Gall and examine.