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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

John B. Bennett has purchased Ham,
mond's store on Cedar street, First door
north of Eicholtz. AS soon as the
new brick block, lately erected on
Cedar street, opposite the First Nation
al Bank is completed, he will occupy
one of the commodious rooms in the
same, and lay in a stock second to none.
Mr.. Bennett has been in the employ of
HaZelett and company for several years
being the last land mark Of the old firm
of II. II. Hazelett, and has made many
warm friends by the straight and manly
course he has pursued. With a
thorough knowledge of the business he
is embarked III, and possessing the conf
dence and good will of the people of our
town and county his success is assured.
Give him call.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

If Dickinson county is to continue to
boom and prosper every one of her citi-
zens, farmers, mechanics. laboring men
and professional men, should pull to-
gether for the consumation of all ques-
tiOns tending that way. Therefore, it
will not do for us to fold our arms and
fall into a sleep over this important
question of a north and south railroad,
for if we do, some one of our neighbor-
ing towns, either west or east of us.
will gobble up the route and leave us
with the sack to hold. Then let every
voter in Dickinson county pull together
to secure the north and south road, for
with it every farm in the county will
be increased in valuation, and freights
reduced to such figures as will enable
the farmer to ship his hogs, cattle,
grain and fruits to the eastern and
southern markets with a great gain to
his pocket. Vote the bonds.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The Christmas exercises at the Trim
ity Lutheran church, consisted of sing
ing by the school, declamations, songs,
solos and quartetts. One prominent
feature, and highly appreciated, was
the recitation of all the Golden Texts
for the last quarter, by the infant class.
The prinipal feature of the evening be-
ing dialogue entitled, Caught Nap
ping" in which the following charac
tiers were represented: King, Queen,
two Princes, four PrinceSses and Old
st. Nick, in which Santa came down
the chimney finding the King and Queen
asleep and the children awake watching
for him. A large tree stood in the al
cove loaded with presents for every
member of the school. There were
seven model scholars for the year, who
had been in attendance, recited a verse
and paid their penny every Sabbath for
the year, to whom Santa Claus present
ed special present. When the Super
intendent called for thesclosing quar-
tett, in which Santa was to participate,
the proceedings were interrupted by
Mr.. Finley, who presented Mr.. J. C.
Roger, the model Superintendent,
China tea set in the following words:
''As you drink from these cups China's
vegetable, stepped in Americas purest
liquid and sMeetened with tropical
sweetness to refresh the temporal man,
may the inner or spiritual man be re-
freshed by draughts from the fount of
God, combined with the smiles of Je-
sus, His son, and sweeteneG with the
joys of Heaven, is the prayer of the
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School,. y
The exercises throughout were an hon
or to those participating, eliciting COM
mendation from the large and apprecia-
tive audience.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

On Friday evening, January LIST, 1856,
those that are fortunate enough to go
to the walnut Grove" school house,
on Carey Creek, will have the pleasure
of listening to choice music, both in
strumental and vocal, declarations,
essays, &C., given by members of the
Walnut grove Sabbath school, The
people in that vicinity, are noted for
their ability, and good taste in getting
up class of entertainments, that are
entertaining and praiseworthy. All
are cordially invited.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Byron Keller, son of Edward Keller,
of Newbern township, came to town
last Friday to procure some medicine
for his mother, who is sick, On his
way home, the horse which he was
riding stumbled and fell, throwing the
young man to the ground and falling
on him, no bones were broken but he
was severely bruised, and will be laid
up for some time.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

c. \. Hitler, a prommet attorney,
and E. II. Gibbs, secretary of Salina
Water Works Co., of Salina, were in
the city Tuesday. Those gentlemen
were members of the company of Sail
ma citizens interested in the towns along
the line Of the new extension Of the
Missouri Pacific railroad from Council
Grove to Salina, and were with the ex-
curSiOn which passed over the road
last Monday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

AT the christmas service OF Grace SUNDAY
school, they were again remember in a substan-
t;al way.
Notably among the gifts was the Library of
Religious poetry" edited by Rev Philip Schaff,
ID. D., l. L D., and Arthur Gilman, NJ. A., pre-
Sented by AeSsrs- '. P. Wilson, Dewey. Hubbard
iron, Brenlzer, W. II. Hoon, Misses Maggie and
Emma Wilson, and Miss NJ kaufman
No other gift could be more appreciated by
Kew. Staufer, as Rev. DR.. Schaff was his theOlo-
gical preceptor.
IL gives Us great pleasure to acknowledge these
tokens OF Kindness and respect. The Lords
blessing rest upon all May his hand never be
IN behalf CT the donors, Is our prayer
- F. STAUFFER
III. STAU PIER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
SHERiFFS SALE.

7 INDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECU.
" ton issued by the Clerk Of the Distrct
Court OF Dickinson county, State OF Kansas. N a
cause pending therein, wherein Geo, TIM Is
Plaintiff and E. f. GrosSer is Defendant, Viii, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th, A. D., 1856,
at the front door Of the court house. In the civ
OF Abilene, County of Dickinson, state of Kansas
at 10 0clock A. NJ. of said day, sell TO the highest
bidder for cash, the following real estate fowl.
Lot sixteen (16J in block eight (S) of Enter.
prise, situated in Dickinson county, state a..
kansas. The said real estate viii be sold plr-
Suant to the judgment OF the Court IN ss,.I C5use
recited in said Execution.
Witness my hand this l5sh day OF December,
A. d., 1880. j. j. MILLER.
OF sheriff Of Dickinson County Kan
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Alta regular communication, of Cyrus
Chapter. No. %, r. A. NJ, held in
Masonic hall, Friday evening, Dec. 25,
1885. The following officers were elect
ed and installed: Henry Lifts, II. p;
G. J. McDivitt, K; Geo. I. Hubbard, s.;
Geo. c. Kenyon, Treas. J. S. Kelley Sec;
C. II. Wellman. c, H; W. T. Davidson,
p. s.; w. p. Seeds, r. A. c.; L. A.
Reed, NJ. Sd V; C. A. Hodge, NJ. I'd v,
Joseph Spangler, N. 1st v; j. D. Nc
Master, G.. Regular communications
held in Masonic hall the second and
fourth Fridays of each month.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Julius Gabaur, step son of Julius
Waterstradt, was born in Cook county,
Illinois, Jan. 26, 1859, and died at the
residence of Wilson Vanfeet, in Down
ing, California, Dec. Il, 1885, aged 26
years, 10 months and Is days. Funer-
al services were conducted at the De
troit school house, Thursday, Dec, oath,
by III. D. Herr, and the remains were
followed to their last resting place in
the Detroit cemetery by large number
of mourning relatives and sympathis-
ing friends. In his death the fond pa
rents have lost loving and dutiful son,
and society has lost an upright, and
obliging young man. Req.aeScdt tn
pace. a FRIEND.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

On Christmas night the children of
the Episcopal Sunday School gathered
around their Christmas tree''-whioh
was noble speciman of pine, decorated
with ornaments and hung with gifts for
each scholar, provided by the Church.
The chancel window and side walls were
festOoned with hemlock and arbor vita
Above the chanGel was a large evergreen
star, and over the door an evergreen
triangle emblem of the trinity;
The exercises were conducted by the
Snpt., Mr.. w. c. Shelton, and were of
churchly character, being the usual
Sunday School service, interspersed with
the carols-"Three Kings of Orient, "
"Wonderful night "Sing we Merry
Christmas" Carol, carol Christians
before the distribution Of presents, the
children sang
''Gather around The Christmas tree
Tapers bright
In the branches light
Till our eyes all shine at the goodly sight:
For Christ in Light, is born to day,
His glory neer shall fade away
Afterwards they sang the second
part, closing with the verse
''Farewell to thee, o Christmas tree.
Twelve months DER,
We shall meet once more,
Merry welcme singing, as Of yore:
For Christ now reins, our Saviour dear,
And gives us Christmas every year,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
B. H. D'HUY, Phi. G.
Opposite Depot.

J. r. Burton and o. L. Moore have
formed law partnership. A strong
team, capable of entering the legal
arena, and contending against any of
the fraternity in the state.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
Christmas Entertainments.

The United Brethren Sabbath school
met Christmas eye., in their church on
South Cedar street, and had most en-
jOyable time, the music, recitations,
&c, were very interesting, and the
children were made happy with suitable
presents. The church was filled to
overlooking with old and young who
enjoyed the festivities with equal
pleasure.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

T. d. Wilson and son, remembered
their friends on Christmas morning by
sending them a package of ''Fireman's
Friend Smoking Tobacco. They
would rather see the smoke of the
soothing weed floating around the dom
iciles of those insured i'll their different
companies, than the smoke that would
call out the fire laddieS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Died-in Scranton, Penn, Dec. 16,
Ruth wife of J. Sherman Miller, aged
SO years.
Deceased was sister in-law of Sher-
iff Miller of this city. She left four
children the youngest but few days
old.
"Tis babe in the cradle, a wife in the graye,n
The death angel took, when the life angel gave,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The friends of w. n. Hendricks will
be glad to learn that he has been ap-
pointed railroad agent at this place, to
go ON duty the first of the year. Mr..
Byers who steps down and out made
good and accommodating agent.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

On Christmas eve. at the residence
of the BRIDES parents, in Hays town
ship, Rev. II. D. Herr united in mar
riage Mr.. VIM. Kapp and Miss Mime
Ruse. Many friends extend congratu-
lations and wish the happy couple I'M
bounded prosperity in their matrimoni-
al Journey.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The o. A. and W. Railroad, running
runningnOrth and south, would certain
ly be a grand thing for Dickinson
county, if not, why is it that the people
of Saline and Davis counties are fight
ing the project so hard?
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

a man was shot through the head,
with a piece of torpedo, at Harrington
Christmas morning: some one placed
torpedo on the railroad, passing en-
CINE exploded it, with the result given
above, His recovery is doubtful.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

evil you always trust me, dearest?"
he asked, looking down in her great
blue eyes with unspeakable affection.
She was a saleswoman and she told
him business was business, and he had
to pay cash every time.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Mamma (eating Christmas dinner at
auntie's,l to Bobby, at isn't polite
Bobby to smack your lips when eating;
you never do that at home" Bobby
"'Cause we never have anything worth
smacking over"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

AS pureher, Ayers Sarsaparilla acts
directly and promptly. \ single bottle
VIII prove its merits, Many thousands
of people are yearly saved from danger
GUS fevers by the exercise of a little
timely care in cleaning the system by
the use of this remedy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The other day man thrust his fin
gers in a horses month to see how
many teeth he had. The horse closed
his mouth to see how many fingers the
man fingers the man had. The cur
iosity of both was satisfied.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

D. B, Halderman, of Abilene was in
the city yesterday and took his Christ
mas turkey with DR.. Newman. He is
a brother of John A. Halderman, of
Lavenworth. late Minister to SIAM
Sdlind Republican.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Col. A. S. Everest, Attorney for the
Missouri Pacific road, waSiin Abilene
Tuesday, looking up the Interested that
line. The Col. is one of the brightest
attorneys in the state and has heart
as big as an OK.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Last Monday morning the fire alarm
sounded from the alarm box in the
First ward, Hose companies No. and
2, and hook and ladder company No. 1,
quickly responded. The fire started in
the second story of one of Micheal Hoff-
mans houses, ON south Second street;
the flames were soon subdued, damage
light
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

\ clear head is indicative of good
health and regular habits. When the
body feels languid, and the mind works
sluggishly, Ayers Cathartic Pills will
assist to a recovery of physical hUoyan-
by and mentul yigOr. The eoustipated
should use them,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Mrs. II. j. Burroughs returned on
Monday from a trip to Bennington,
where Mr.. B. is now located as station
agent. She is packing her goods, to
move to move there next week, We
are sorry to lose so estimable a young
couple.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Our junior editor was honest enough
to tell hia age, and he won the seventy
five-dollar music box at GleiSsner's,
Where is the lady that would have gone
and done likewise? No where-not
for ten music boxes and hand organ
thrown in.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
Ladies Please Read,

just received at Mrs. Ceist a large
assortment of latest style goods. French
Felt Hats, Wool Felt Hats, at reduced
prices. L will not charge 10, 80 CT %
cents for an old style hat, but will do
better, will give them away to any one
who wants that class of goods. providing
they will purchase the trimming. Viii
sell all kinds of Feathers cheaper than
any one in Abilene, also will give a
beautiful ring for each hat sold. Call
and examine for yourself.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Owing to a rush of job work Wednes-
day, our press day, we were unable to
put in type several interesting articles,
especially the one, "What Santa Claus
Brought
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Hose Co. No. l, held meeting in
firemans hall, Tuesday evening, and
elected G.. w. Shook foreman, and
William Carpenter assistant foreman,
they were elected to fill vacancies.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

O Sata-San, a young japanese lady
writer, has been taken on the editorial
staff of Tikio newspaper. This is
the first woman in the Kingdom of the
Mikado who has been admitted within
the circle of journalism. The world
truly moves.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Rev, Charles Reynolds, D. D., died
at his home in Junction City, Monday
evening last, of paralysis. DR.. Reyn-
ODDS was an Episcopal minister, and
grand good man. He was buried at
Junction City Wednesday with Masonic
honors.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
Abilene Flour and Feed Store

Corner of Fourth and Broadway. Fy-
erything in this line of business ALWAYS
ON hand. All brands and grades of
Flour, Mill Feed, Grain, ground Oil
Cakes, Salt, &c. Also, sole agency for
Ravens Animal Food"
1t JACOB SCHoPP. Prop'r.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Mrs. Chris Stein, of Garfield town.
ship has returned home from Pennsyl-
vania, where she has been visiting for
the last two months.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Christmas added, Webster's latest I'M
abridged dictionary, to B. H. D'Huys
library, a present from his father.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Railroad talk is all the go now. Sat-
urday the sidewalks were blocked at
several points, by people trying to make
points, for and against the bonds.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Lewis Potter is entertaining his
friend, John Freeland, of Altoona Pa.
Mr.. Freeland thinks Abilene and
Dickinson County hard to beat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

A. II. Moffet, excursion agent for the
Chicago, Rock-Island and Pacific, was
in the city Tuesday in the interests of
his road.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

viii. jerks is stopping with his
parents during the holidays, Will, is no
drone in the great bee hive of humanity.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Register. The books will be open
all next week at Judge ROrer's Office,
and you must register if you vote.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Mr.. Frank Kile, of Newton, was
among the holiday visitors of West
Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The school children are enjoying
their vacation hugely.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

w. z. Seeds and wife, spent Chris
mas, at Mr.. Seeds fathers hOspitable
home in Logan township.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The Episcopalians claim to have had
the finest Christmas tree ever brought
to Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Our stockings were well filled Christ
mas morning-in fact we would Mt take
thousands of dollars for their contents.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Ed. Smith, formerly with Hawk and
Gleissner, spent Christmas with friends
in. Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

All the members of Co. d. is request
ed to meet at the ArmOry next Monday
evening. Business of Importance.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

G. G. Shaler, is once more attending
to the wants of his customers, after
several days of illness.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Capt j. J. Reagan moved in his new
residence last Monday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Mr.. J. II. Speer, received an elegant
gold watch for Christmas present,
gift from his wife.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Frank Strother is spending the holi-
days with friends in st. Louis and
Illinois.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Catch on Catch on! Quite number
have come in the past week and sub
scribed for the REFLECTOR for 1886.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

A new story is called 1.-The Editors
Wallet" of course, there is nothing
In it,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

Have your prescriptions compounded
at John NJ. GleisSner's Drug Store, east
side of Broadway. cor. Sd street. 39-ly
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
ROSCOE.

The Thoroughbred Jersey Bull will make the
season at Abilene.
TERMS:-SlO. in advance, Insurance cuaran-
teed. This is a rare chance Tor persons 10 i'm
prove their stock for better and milk purposes
and get better, more milk and smaller animals 70
feed. Roscoe Is OF thebest milk and butter breed of
Jerseys III the state. Season commences Nov1st.
1885.
D. S. BEEMER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Don't fail to hear the Craze of
Craze at Bonebrade's Opera House
Saturday night.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The greatest Opera of the season
next Saturday night.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

e.. W. c. Rhorer, left on Tuesdays
train, for Topeka, Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
Notice OF Appointment.

STATE OF Kansas &C
Dickinson County, &C.
In the matter OF the estate OF Clarence s. Ner-
MI, an insane person OF Dickinson equity, Kan
sas- Notice Is hereby given, thai ca the 18th
day CT December A ID. 1895 tAa nnAersig Ised was
by the Probate Ccary q Dickinson, Kansas
appointed and qualified as guardian - duiy
CT Clarence ). Merrill an insa-- "a the estate
inSon county. All parfs-- &c person OF Dick
tate viii take MOTT - interested IN said es-
cordingiy- &c, and govern themselves ac-
Mrs EMMA MERRILL
Guardian.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
Saturday, Jan. Goth. 1879

at the front door at the court house, in the CITY Of
Abilene, County Of Dickinson, State of Kansas. M
! O'Clock, P. NJ, of said day, sell TO the highest
bidder Tor cash, the following real estate to.wit:
Lot number eight 81 on Railway street in Hal.
ana WEtleyS addition TO the town, now Civ OF
solomon, In Dickinson county, State OF Kansas
me SAID Real Estate wiz be sold pursuant to tht,
Judgement of the Court in said cause reCttssi IN
said order ofsale. -
1855. II NIIJTlR p ~
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

PatrOniZe the PALACE BARBER
SHOP for first class shave, haircut.
shampoo, &c. under Citizens Bank.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Micheal FOrney has been sick for a
few days past.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Lillian Brown as Yum, Yum and
Hiram Alden as 10, Ko next Satur-
day night. Don't fail to see them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
OPERA HOUSE sQUIBS.

All lovers of Comic Opera should
see the MikadO Saturday night.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
BILLIARDS.

o. D. Merrill's new and elegant Biz
lard Parlor is now open in the new
room over w. ii. Smith & Co. s store in
the post Office block. Double entrance
from north and south side of block.
Gentlemanly attendants and everything
bright, cosy and cheerful. A pleasant
place to spend winter evening. Come
and see us.