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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-29
Election Items.

The editor of the Chronicle has been
mailing letters to all the leading repub-
licanS in the various townships entreat-
ing the recipients to use all diligence
on the Sd Of November to bring their
neighbOrs to the polls ''Gnd be sure that
they UOte the straight Republican ticket. :"
The junior editor may rest assured that
the republican voters will need 10 urg-
ing, they will come out with a pencil
ready to do any amount of scratching
that will aStOnish the ''boSSes."
1t will be nearly as good as a circus
to visit Mr.. Burton'S rooms TO see the
Republican headquarters in charge of
Messrs. HOisingtOn and Hart, the first
representing the saloon interest, the
other the TEMPERANCE UNION. Tell
it not in Gath"
If ''it is custom almost equal to re-
ligion to give faithful officer a second
term" will the Junior editor rise and
explain why Sheriff Miller should not
have the same courtesy extended to
him. He 'has performed his duties
faithfully and well'' He was a model
of fearleSSness and dispatch when he
routed that gang of gamblers from the
fair grounds the other day. 1t was a
pity that so many of the respectable pool
selling and gambling fraternity were
permitted to remain for want of evil
dence.
On election day there will be an in
teresting side-shOw attached to the Re-
publican headquarters; ministers of re-
ligion, temperance union presidents,
secretaries and members will be seen
going up to the polls shoulder to should
er with ex-whelesale liquor dealers, de-
funct saloon keepers and the tag, rag
and bob-tail'' of the rum interest, o
Temporal! o MOreS!
Two years ago Lew Geauque was
slaughtered in the republican cOnven-
ton. This year the junior editor abuses
him for coming before the people as an
independent candidate. Lew has this
consolation; if he was butchered 10y
corrupt convention, its nominee, j. y.
Burton, was beheaded at the polls.
The same sharp practice will be repeat
ed by the law and order republicans
this year. The Republican managers
have lost their grip and the crack of the
party whip has lost its terTOrs.
The profound silence which obtains
in the country districts is OminOus.
Wherever the people gather in crowds,
at church, at school meetings, at house
raisings, at the threshing machines,
not whisper is heard concerning the
numerous candidates for county offices.
Every man seems to have his ticket
prepared and viii drop it in the ballot
box despite the sneers and ridicuie of
the party's whippers-in, "Ichabod, the
glory has departed from the Republic
can party.
Twelve years ago a nomination by a
republican, convention was equivalent
To an election. Now it is nearly equiv
alent to defeat. Another week and the
great agony will be over.
A PRIMITIVE REPUBLICAN.
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CHAPMAN Items.

Judge Nicholson gives much salts
faction to our people, not only on ac-
count of his able and just rulings, as a
lawyer and judge; but he holds court
with impartiality and courtesy
to every one. 1t would be hard to fill
his place, at this time, when so much
is required from one in his position.
jeff Miller will probably be our next
Sheriff. He has more friends in this
part of the county than ever before.
There are many republicans who will
vote for him in this and adjoining town.
ships. He is an officer of merit, and
wins the respect of all who come in
contact with him, regardless of his poll
tics.
Quite large number OF people gath
cred at J. G. Russels parlors last Fri
day evening. This social was highly
enjoyed, and it was for the benefit OF
the NJ. Z. church.
Whitehair and Foley had their law
suit in our District Court last week.
VIII they stop there?
The quail shooters are in trouble.
who thought that so august body as
the grand jury would ever hesitate over
such little matter as a quail.
Do not worry over the matter, fOI
Chapman will be fully represented be-
fore the grand jury of the county
Judge Nicholson is presiding and al
will get their just dues.
We have some of the smartest
young men in the cOunty-n0t the
fastest, but the smartest. Why. they
can tie old oyster cans on dogs tails
and even spend half day at one time
engaged in this, to them, happy anC
enjoyable employment. They are in
tellectual too, for some of them have
gone clear through Long fingered Jack
and the "TOm Boy Pirate" Several OF
them can insult ladies, or old men
when they pass on the street, and Il
caught at it have braZen face and to
bacco stained lips, TO odd some dirty
oath or monkey grimace to the already
shameful performance. Question:
Would it not be best to give the name:
| of two or three of these sO-called young
gentlemen?
The dog ordinance seems to hang
fire. There must be some one who ha!
a pet and who don't want to pay The
dog tax.
Things are shaping up for the next
spring city election, and already the
hand shaking has commenced. DOM
now. Is it not too soon to yank fel
lows arm off for his vote?
The big, solid, ripe, yellow golden
white and red ears of corn are now be
ginning to come in 10y the wagon load
! thick and fast. The elevators will sooI
have all they can do to shell and ShiI
this cereal.
The roads were wet and muddy ant
the old rusty elevator engine has no
moved from its original position.
Our justice of TIE peace is gone 81
days in the week, and that makes man.
parties much trouble in the matter O
collecting debts.
The lighting parson" of Illinois lee
tured last Monday night. Col. Buckne
is good lecturer and gives his war ex
periences in an interesting, inStructiv,
and pleasant manner, that is calculated
to make a good impression wherever HI
speaks.
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Gov.-elect FORAKER, of Ohio, is max
ing ''bloody shirt" speeches in New
York.
Road Notice

STATE OF KANSAS, IOfice of county clerk
County OF Dickinson Oct nth. 1885.
Notice Is hereby given, that on the 9Th day
of October, l's5, a petition signed by NJ. o.
Smith and eighteen other heusehofders, was
presented to the board of county commits
sioners OF the county and state aforesaid
praying for the opening of a certain road,
described as follows, viz: Commencing at
the northwest corner of section three 90,
town eleven Ql), range three 90, running
thence south along the west line of section
3, 10, ID, -, to intersect the road running east
and west through sec. -, T. II, r. 3east.
Whereupop, said board of county CON-
missioners appointed the following named
persons, viz: oliver Hoffman, j T. Daley
and Thos. Percy, as viewers, with instruc-
tions to meet, in conjunction with the coun-
ty surveyor, at the place of beginning in
sherman township, on Friday, the 10th day
of November, 4. ID. 1885, and proceed to view
said road, and give to all parties a hearing.
By order of the Board of County Com
misSioners. RICHARD WARING,
l.. S. County Clerk.
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Road Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS, Office Of county clerk,
County of Dickinson, Oct. IL, 1885.
Notice is hereby given, that on the 18th day
of October, 1885, a petition signed by NJ.
Nicholson and II other householders, was
presented to the board OF county commits
Sioners of the county and state aforesaid,
praying for the relocation of a certain road,
described as follows, viz: Beginning at a
point where the west line of the town of
Chapman inters. cts the north line of the
Union Pacific right of way, thence westerly
along the MOI tn line of said right of way, TO
the halt section line of section No. 2, T. -, Z.
3 east, thence south across the Union Pacific
railroad, thence westerly along the south
line of the Union Pacific right of way to the
west line of sec. No. 8, L. IL, K. 3 east, to in
tersect the Chapman creek and Detroit
county road.
Whereupon, said board of county COM
missioners appointed the following named
persons, viz: j. j. Snyder. NJ. Hogan and S.
+. Poor, as viewers, with instructions to
meet, in conjunction with the county sur
veyor, at the place of beginning in Noble
township, on Thursday, the 18th day of No
vember, \. ID. 1885. and proceed to view said
road, and give to all parties hearing.
By order of the Board of County Com
miSsiOnerS. RICHARD WARING,
u. :. County Clerk
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Road Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS, Office of county clerk,
County of Dicki son. oct. II, 1885.
Notice is hereby given, that on the Sth day
sented to the board of county commissioners
of the county and state aforesaid, praying
for the vacation of certain road, described
as follows, viz: That part of the Junction
City and Marion Center road which runs
across the southeast corner OF the southeast
quarter of sec. Ii, Il. II, Il. east.
WhereupOn, said board of county COM
missioners appointed the following named
persons, viz: ii. S. Humfeldt, Geo. StaatZ
and j. Ii. w. Mitch, viewers, with in
structions to meet, in conjunction with the
county surveyor, at the place OF beginning
in Liberty township, on Wednesday, the 18th
day of November, A. d. 1885, and proceed to
view said road, and give to all parties hear
ing.
by order of the Board of County Com
missioners. RICHARD WARING,
l.. S. County Clerk.
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Rebellion.

MEsSRS. EDITORS-Win you permit
veteran to publish an open letter to
the editor of the Chronicle? He says,
1.-the democrats who as party rebeled
against the Government of the United
States because Abraham Lincoln Was
elected President, are disturbed about
the apparition which they call the
'bloody shirt" Now, Mr.. McDiv-
lit. you are member of the Abilene
Post. q. A. r.. you know very well
that there are members OF lie HOSt
that went in the army to save the In
ion as democrats and came out as dem
ocratS and still vote that ticket. Yes
and some of us served much longer than
YOU did. Is it kind in you to say we re-
Delled against the Government? Do
YOU associate with rebels In the Post?
Is it consistent in you to flourish the
bloody garment to defeat members of
our Post. and elect those that never
smelt gun powder Are you the enemy
of the soldier and the soldiers widow?
AS Christians we are bound TO remember
the widow and the fatherlesS. AS sol
diers are we not equally bound to re-
member the soldiers widow and his or
phan children. You, who should be
friend to the soldier, are trying to de-
feat the election of your comrades; SIM
ply because they don't agree with you
on all questions. In opposition to your
comrades you urge the election of can
didates placed on ticketby conven-
ton that set down hard on the soldier.
You know the Office of Register of
Deeds would feed and clothe the dead
seldier's children. Your course chills
the blood in the veins of a
VETERAN.
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Malicious Prosecution.

JEFF MILLER is now being malicious
ly prosecuted, charged with secreting a
prisoner and taking a gun and watch
from him, &C., when he was city mar
shall some three years ago, by some one
who is too low and contemplate to
let themselves be known. The whole
thing is LIE and has been brought
about only for political purposes.
Knowing Jeff's superiority and
strength over his opponent they thought
that by bringing about this contempt
BILE low scheme they would down him.
But not so, MILLER will be able to
throw off all charges by his blackmail-
ers and stand erect before the people a
just and upright man. Yes, he will be
able to throw off their damnable slum
of rottenness and cause them to wallOW
in their own poisonous slum. The
reaction will strike hard enough to
knock all connected with the lO,c, dirtg
scheme clear out of the ring and place
MILLER high on the pinnacle of fame as
an honest man and a faithful and trust
worthy officer.
Believe not word of the low and
contemplate charges which you may
hear about him, but rather heed them
not, and go to the polls and cast YOU
vote for J. J. MILLER for sheriff. You
will never regret it.
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Road Notice

STATE OF KANSAS, Office OF county clerk,
County Of Dickinson. Oct. II, 1885.
Notice is hereby given, that on the Sth day
of Oct, 1885, petition signed by Chas. \.
Thomas and ~ other householders, was pre-
sented to the board of county commissioners
OF the county and state aforesaid, praying
for the vacating and opening of certain
roads, described as follows, viz: Vacated
The Junction City and Marion Center state
road through sections Nos. fifteen Q5) and
twenty-five (22), township l6, south of range
No. east. To locate. A county road COM
mencing at the northeast corner of sec. 3,
township l6, range 4 east, thence south on
section line six miles, to the southeast cor.
ner of section No. "a, I. Is, r. east.
Whereupon, said board of county CON-
missioners appointed the following named
persons, viz: j. j. Jones, j. l. Hodges and
j. III. Sinclair, as viewers, with instructions
to meet, in conjunction with the county sur
veyor, at the place of beginning in Lyon
township, on Tuesday, the 18th day OF No
vember, a. ID. 1885. and proceed to view said
roads, and give to all parties a hearing.
By order of the Board of County Com
missioners. RICHARD WARING,
IL S. County Clerk.
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Road Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS, Office of county clerk,
County of Dickinson. Oct. u, 1885.
Notice is hereby given, that on the Sth day
of Oct, 1855, a petition signed by \. w Rice
and II other householders, was presented to
the board of county commissioners of the
county and state aforesaid, praying for the
opening of certain road, described as fol-
lows, viz: Commencing at the southwest
corner of the northwest quarter of the north
west quarter of section sixteen Q6), town
ship thirteen Q3), range two (2 east, thence
due east to intersect with the L. G. Henry
road, running north and south through said
section sixteen (I6).
Whereupon, said board of county COM
missioners appointed the following named
persons, viz: W r. Moore, y. Lesher and j.
Il. Wartield, as viewers, with instructions TO
meet, in conjunction with the county sur
veyor, at the place of beginning, in Grant
township, on Saturday, the 2lst day of No.
vember, \. ID. 1885, and proceed to view said
road, and give to all parties hearing.
By order of the board of County Com
missioners. RICHARD WARING,
lis. County Clerk.
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Road Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS, Office of county clerk,
County of Dickinson, Oct. IL, 1885,
Notice is hereby given, that on the sth day
of Oct, 1885, a petition signed by NJ. l.. Pot
ter and II other householders, was presented
TO the board of county commissioners of the
county and state aforesaid, praying for the
opening of a certain road, described as fol-
lows. viz: Beginning at the northeast cor
ner of section one ~. township fifteen, range
three east of 9th p. NJ, thence north one
mile on or as near as practicable to the Sec
ticn Hn".
80. 'I,nri. said board of county COM
mls,iu.."I- appointed the following named
persons viz: r. w. Wright, j. p. Fengle and
John T. Hare, as viewers, with instructions
TO meet, in conjunction with the county sur
veyor at the place of beginning in Liberty
township, on Monday, the 18th day of NOvem-
ber 4. ID. 1885. and proceed to view said
BY order of the Board of County Com
missioners. RICHARD WARING,
isl County Clerk.
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Total overdrawn balances.

Cash bal. in treasury Oct. &c, 1856. .sIs,72O 70
I, Thomas Kirby, county treasurer of
Dickinson county, Kansas de solemnIv
swear that the foregoing report is correct
and true 10 the best OF my knowledge and
belief. THOMAS KIRBY, Treasurer
Per NJ. V. BRILLIANT, Deputy.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of October, 1856.
TsEALl RICHARD WARING.
By ED. MAKNs, Deputy. County Clerk.
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County Treasurer's Quarterly Report.
Showing the amount in the treasury
and the different funds to which it be-
longs, for the quarter ending October
Goth, 1885.
The cash balance In the treasury is. Sl3, 30 l9
composed of the following credit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30
CIRCUS NOTES.

w. R. Weldon & Co. circus and
menagerie arrived in Centralia from
Merrill Sunday morning at about 8
o'clock. A portion of their tents were
put up in the morning and the day
given to rest. Monday they opened
the day by perfecting their grounds
and at eleven o'clock paraded the
principal streets of the two cities
making fair show During the
parade one sorrel steed threw his lady
rider but was soon recaptured. One
animal cage wagon broke down while
near the school house. At the circus
grounds young lady walked the
tight rope, finishing her task credita-
bly,. The usual yelling, and deception
by circusmen was INDUCED in. The
menagerie was small but contained
good specimens of the varieties
exhibited. In the main
show the performance was fair
though much Of it was stale. The
barrel and table feats were skillful
and deserves special mention likewise
some of the tumbling and leaping over
the animals. The show taken as a
whole was fair. The clowns, however
were disgustingly silly and nasty.
The usual lemonade, candy, fans and
reserved seat sharks, were present
The attendance in the afternoon was
large. in the evening slim. Good
order prevailed. The managers were
gentlemenly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30
THE ssSTAR COURSE"

This popular course has finally been
secured for this city, under dates as
given in another column. 1t will be OBJ
served, that it is made up of three Of
the finest entertainments furnished any
city in the United States. 1t should be
patronized literally by the people, and
no doubt will be, as our citizens fully
appreciate good thing. The most re-
fined will enjoy this course, and the
most Indifferent and coarse will find a
rich treat in attending them. The pric-
es are somewhat high, but the rare tai
ent furnished is such that il could not
be placed any cheaper. Camilla Urso
will open the series Friday evening
July 81, and be followed August 10th
by the renowned HELEN Potter. Secure
your seats early.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30
rintS for 4 and 5 cents.
GENERAL GRANTS FUNERAL.

August Sth is the day set for the
burial of General Grant at Central
Park, New York In this city the
day will be observed under the aus
pieces of Wood Go, Post No. % G. A.
+ All members are earnestly re-
quested to be present at the Post room
Saturday the eighth. at $50 A. NJ. A
circular from Headquarters of the
State department contains the follow
ing: at is hereby ordered that all
posts in this department be draped their
flags, charters and alters IN their Post
rooms, and all comrades wear suita-
BILE mourning badge on the lapel of the
coat for the period of sixty days. "
All comrades are requested to abstain
from labor and meet at their Post room
or some public place and conduct exer-
cises appropriate to the occasion on the
day Of the funeral.
ID. E. CAREY, Commander.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30
Too Much for the Tram.


Detroit Free Press: .sSkip!"
The exclamation uttered by citizen
of Brady street, and was directed at a
tramp who had called to ask for his
dinner.
"Not much"
"You won't, eh!'
"No, sir!''
"Then I'll make you'll"
500 ahead!"
Did the citizen pull off his coat and
spit on his hands and knock the tramp
into the middle of next week! No. sir!
He put his finger into his mouth
and uttered sharp whistle, and his
wife came to the door with hoe
handle in her hand and inquired.
"What, another! Well look for
splinters!''
Her husband stood aside and she
made rush, but when the weapon
came down the tramp wasn't there.
From the other side of the fence he
lifted his hat and gently but firmly
observed:
"Any woman who strikes a man,
save in the way of kindness, deserves
the gallows! Keep your cold vittles
and go to Halifax"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30
County Clerk
The little two year-old son of o.

The little two year-old son of o.
valid St. Amour narrowly escaped
being drowned in a ditch near their
home Saturday morning The little
fellow while playing fell into the water
upon his face. He was accidentally
Dissolved by DR.. Hurley, A Q. Nc
Comb and Mr.. Pellersoll, while view
ing lots in McComb's addition. He
was black from suffocation when taken
up and was saved owing to the prompt
work of DR.. Hurley who lives near by
and secured his instruments without
loss of time. The scene caused great
excitement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30

A delightful moonlight lawn party
were entertained at the residence of
Mr.. John Arpin Tuesday evening, in
which about forty of our society peo-
pie participated. Miss Georgiana was
in good spirits and assisted by the
rest of the family every guest was
made to feel at perfect ease. Games,
music, ETC., were enjoyed. Refresh
ments were served in their usual liber-
al manner Miss Georgiana has a
number of fine specimens of her own
painting, in their parlor, which were
much admired. The party was given
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Heller of
Sank and proved complete success.
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THE CITY CASH STORE.
WILL SELL

WILL SELL
GRADUATED Sugar at Z 1-2 per
Id.
A nice light yellow Sugar for
6 cents per Id.
New UncOIOred Japan Tea at
30 cents per 10.
Araby Package Coffee at Is
cents.
Centennial Soap 5 cents per
bar.
Very best quality Unbleached
Sheeting e cents per yard.
COrsets only % cents per pair.
Dress Plaids on Bingham only
5 cents.
Prints for 4 and 5 cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30

DR.. j. f. Lockwood. Office over
Garrison's store, where he may be
found night and day. TELEPHONE. If
Card, Cabinet, Promenade and Sx10
Photos at Dake's Centralia. IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30

DIED. -Lottie A. Mcfarland eldest
daughter of Rufus and Susie McFar-
land. aged s years and 2 months, after
three weeks Of severe suffering with
intermittent fever Little Lottie was
the favorite of neighbors. friends and
schoolmates, and a more than ordinary
bright child. Her loss is an exceed
ingly hard load for parents to bear this
being the third child they have part
ed with during their short married
life. She passed away at clock on
Tuesday the 28th instant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30

Circus day, Monday, brought a
large number of people to our city. A
few chance games were noticed at the
circus and in the streets of Centralia.
Order prevailed throughout the day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30

Marshfeld has population of 2O92
divided as follows: Males 1856
females 1896.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30

DECENTRALIZATION the enclosure of
Theo. Wallotz in town of Sigel, Wood
County, July 7th, one red steer with
white spot on left hind leg. Is two
years old. Information of his where
abouts will be literally paid for by Mr..
Walotz Leave word with N. John
son, Uentralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-30

Following is statement of the num-
Der of acres of growing crops in Wood
County for the year 1885; also the
lumber of bearing trees, and the unm-
Der and value of all mich cows in
said county,