The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-29

IIlbUlt lOI utCOIdlluS On IlltUlOIIdI udN E,
will confer a favor on the ladies by leav-
ing them at the Court House amy time
before Friday morning.
l.. ii. Faulkner 81 Co. have leased the
store room now occupied by IriOn Il Ar
mitage. and some time i'll August will
open a complete line of boots and shoes.
IN arch way will connect this room
with the clothing department.
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Farmer john writes an interesting
and striking communication for the
REFLECTOR this week. His remarks
on the recent failures in Wall street,
the defeat of the Morrison bill and the
attitude of the republican party, chal-
lenges the earnest attention of the
reader.
County Superintendent Onaday will
discuss the question. What shall sup
erintendentS advise with regard to the
adoption of text bookS?" at the annual
convention of Kansas county superin-
tendents, which will meet at EmpOria
on the 10th Of June and continue
through the 18th.
An immense number of hogs and cat
tie were brought to the Abilene market
last Monday. Monday evening Spe-
cial train of 30 ears was made up here
for the Kansas City market. The train
WAS composed of 10 cars Of hogs and Il
ears of cattle. What S the matter with
Abilene as stock market?
J. L. Evans. of Illinois. has come
to Abilene and will make this city his
future home. His wife is expected to
arrive this week. Nj. Evans is Il broth
er-in-laW Of Nj. Miller, of the firm Of
Miller Il Thomas. and viii take Il posi-
ton with them as assistant JOOk-keeper
and salesman. The REFLECTOR is glad
TO extend to So worthy a citizen as Mr..
Evans hearty welcome.
Capt J. !. Reagan brought To the
REFLECTOR office Tuesday Il piece of
coal which was specimen from coal
find in the BLACK hills of Flora town
ship. one mile east OF keystone. The
vein was discovered by boring fora well
on the farm of man whose name the
Capt. did not remember. The vein is
said TO be six or seven feet thick. 1t is
near land owned by Berry Bros. who
will investigate the matter. The Re-
FsECTOR hopes to he able to give fuller
particulars next week. If a paying vein
OF coal has been discovered. Abilene
will boom with boom tranScending
any previous boom in her history.
Abilene C0mmandery No. p. X. T..
which has been working under dis
pensation for the past two OF three
months. was duly constituted on We'd
nesday evening, this week, by Right
Eminent Grand Commander Jacob De-
Witt, of Salina. Quite q number of
visiting Sir Knights from Salina; June
ton City and Clay Center were present.
The following are the officers installed:
John JOhntz, &c; G.. c. Kenyon, Gen
eral: Henry Lifts, C.. g.; r. McCOrm-
ack. Prel.; J. z. Quinn, 5. W; E. f.
IIazlett. J.W.; VI. Downing. Treas; w.
i. Giles. Rec; L. OldS, Stan. Bearer ;
VIM. UallOWell. Sword Bear; II. II.
FlOvd. Warden. The installation was
very impressive and interesting. and
was witnessed by gOOdly number OF
Abilene. Salina, Junction City and Clay
Center Sir knights and their wives.
After installation they adjourned to the
Cottage Hotek where they had prepar-
ed banquet of all the dainties, not on,
" of the season. but of what art could
add. and to say that it was done at the
hands of Mrs. J.W. Gore, the landlady
only adds that it was delightfully."- eX.
cellent and managed with great per
lection. During the season of mirth
and flow of soul. the following toasts
were given and happily responded to:
Sir c. J. McDivitt, toast master.
The Grand COmmandery of the
state of Kansas" RespOnse-Right
Emminent Sir Jacob Dewitt, Grand
Commander.
abilene COmmandery, No. %. Re.
Spouse Eminent Commander Sir JnO
JOlmtZ.
Visiting Sir Knights" Response
Rev. Sir W. 3. Clarke. Junction City
Ancient Craft Masonry" Response
Sir NJ. NJ. Miller, Junction City.
kansas. the Great American Des
ert." Response Sir TheO. C. Henry
( Denver, Col.
Our Wives. Daughters and Sweet
hearts" RespOnse-Sir Chas. A.Hiller
( Sullivan. rs.
The whole evening was fraught will
much enjoyment and spoke volumes o.
the friendship and brOtherly love witt
which the hearts of the Sir Knights are
ever firmly interlaced. The occasion
viii long be remembered.