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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Now that the election is over let our
citizens turn their attention to the rail-
road business and the securing of man
ufacturing establishments for Abilene.
The north and south railroad is ready
to be contracted for the first one hun
dred miles provided Dickinson county
comes to the front and votes bonds as
the counties south of her has done. If
this road is built it will make Abilene
a city of not less than ten thousand
people. Let everybody work and talk
for the road, also for manufacturing es-
tablishments-there are many kinds
which would pay big profit here.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Nature has smiled most graciously on
Western Kansas. This year with glo-
rious rains, splendid crops, delightful
weather, increased business, a heavy
immigration and bright prospect fol
the future our lot ought to be happy
one. 'HDroughty Kansas" is a myth,
henceforth and forever, made so by the
copious rains that have blessed this fai1
land throughout the present year. The
Sunfower State has blossomed as the
rose, and people from the East are has
tening to this ''fair land of Sunny Kan.
sas'' to secure homes, and it will not be
long ere every foot of available land is
taken and teeming population will
continue to increase until we shall stand
up and claim honors, not only as q
State, rich in resources, but as king
dom of unbounded wealth and powerful
influence. -LarRed Eagle-Optic.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
D. W. Keller. and H. S. Tisdale will

D. W. Keller, and II. S. Tisdale will
commence business in their room in
the Post office block Monday or Tues
day of next week. They will carry a
full line of Chinaware, Glassware and
Groceries. Messrs Keller and Tisdale
are well known to our people, both OF
them have been engaged in different
branches of business in our midst for
years, and have won the confidence of
6he people by their straight forward
dealing and courteous tire; atment of all
who patronized them in the past, they
make a StrCng and wide awake firm
and we predict that their new venture
will be a success.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
FLOUR AND FEED.

1 am selling Flour very low. AL
kinds: Hoffman's, Brookville, Johnt2
& Rice, Stoddard & Flenner, and
Childs'. Get prices before you buy.
Also remember l have on hand pure
Buckwheat Flour raised in Dickin,
son Co. 1 deliver promptly. Ma
pie Syrup will be here in few days
right direct from Michigan-the
Maple State. Very Respt.,
w. III. ELLIOTT,
Sd ST., OPP. Post Office.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Hon. Clements Bell, who was on
Tuesday last elected representative in
the Seventy-ffth district to fill the un-
expired term of G.. N Coggeshall, re-
signed, was born in Ireland in 1S45. He
was, however, raised and educated in
Muskingum county, Ohio. He served
during the war in the Seven ty-eighth
regiment Ohio troops, and par ticipated
in many battles. At Atlant he was
captured and confined in Ande. rsOnville
prison until the close of the WI tr. In
1866 he removed to johnson county,
Missouri, where he farmed f Or five
years, and in 1871 removed to Die kinson
county, where he has ever since I, sided.
Topeka Journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

That prince of good fellows, BENZ.
Smith of Wheatland township, accom-
panied with his wife and two children,
leaves on to-day's train for COrley,
Iowa, where they will visit married
daughter for a few weeks; from there
take trip to Florida, spending the
winter months in the land of oranges
and flowers, and in the spring visit the
old home in the State of New York.
We hope their journey will be safe,
their anticipated pleasures realized, and
that one and all will safely return to
sunny Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

If the people of Abilene want to see
the finest and most complete Real Es-
tate, Loan, Insurance and Abstract of
flee in the State of Kansas, let them
drop in and inspect the east room in
the Post Office block, corner of Buck
eye, Third and Second streets, which
was occupied this week by the Kansas
Farm Mortgage Co. The officers OF
this Company are W. g. Cowles, PreSi. .
dent, and G.. W. Carpenter, Secretary
The board of directors consist of & .
w. Carpenter, c. F. Mead, A. NJ. Han :
graves, r. Dennis and W. G. Cowles :.
The frIa is one Of unusual good bus i
ness qualifications, and their facilitii IS
for tIansacting the different lines of
business in which they are enga ged, is
unsurpassed. Their room is FIRE pFo Of
and the large vault which holds the il
books and valuable papers was bull IN
the most substantial mar .ner, the foe T
of the main Office, includ ing parlor and
private offices in the rf;ar, is compt )sed
of tile. All of the off. ce furniture j. S of
solid cherry wood. The design is 7ery
neat and tasty and shows the ingen uity
| of S. G.. Dillingham;, who is winni lg a
favor able reputation as an archit ect,
and has a bright future before i'm.
The office furniture is 81 feet in len 9Th
by Z feet high. The doors, wind ow.
stills and wainscoting are also compt 'sed
of cherry wood. Their different 10, pms
are weA lighted, the building having the
advantage of receiving the light Of
three streets. W. T. Irion will ave
charge of the abstracts; Ralph Met Jor-
mack, cashier and book-keeper; Ar hun
]. Cowles, insurance department, ant
Miss GenevieyeCa Carpenter. stenograp her
The citizens of Abilene ought t. b
proud of the fine stores, banks, b usi
ness houses, offices, &C., of our thri wins
city; they are an honor and cred it t,
her enterprising citizens.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
We would call the attention of OF

We would call the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of the
Chicago Lumber Co., who have one of
the largest yards in this state, located
two blocks east of the Henry House.
Their stock of lumber is all under roof {;
they have one building 400 feet long
and one 800 to cover their sheds, Office
and other buildings; $50 900 shingles
were required. The ma 1ager of the
Abilene yard is Mr.. V. B. COsad, who
seems to thoroughly I'm derstand his
business and is very pie; lSant and So
ciable man. This compa ny own some
sixty yards in this state.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

S. Fowler, of Louisville, Kansas,
raised a sunfower crop on eight acres
of land this year which yielded nearly
600 bushels, for which he received in
hard cash S1.5O per bushel. 1.-The SUM-
flower industry in this country" says
the Republican, though yet in its in
fancy, is counting favor every year and
bids fair to be one of the great money
making industries of the future" Can't
Pawnee county farmers take the hint:
-Ldrned Edgle-Optic.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The Gazette speaking of the death OF
John Mccullough, the celebrated actor,
says: HE leaves a wife, two sons
and daughter dying in the 55th year
of his age" We knew the great actor
was dead but had no idea that his wife,
SONS and daughters were all dying in
the 55th year of his age.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Pa, who is that flying around. ameng
the stxanSsrs. taataare. 6eA to, the dog
show VtAsAesPy of the, Little daily in
his hand?
Hush, sonny, don't you remember
when you wrote your essay on the
Horse you ran around showing it to
every one.
But Pa, was a little boy then and
thought had done something smart.
He wrote up the "dog show" and
thinks so too, Johnny.
But what is his name, Pa?
Oh, hush He is the GGzstte's Dude.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

NJ. V. Brillhart's friends were over
confident of his success. They now see
as well as himself, that the battle was
lost by not ''rIstling" more" If Brill
had made visits throughout the town.
ships he would certainly have been
elected. brit as he did not the small ma
jority of 81 for Cooper stares him in the
face.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Mr.. J. c. Vegiard, of Roche ster, n.
Y, travelling for one of the Leading
boot and shoe establishments of that
city, was visiting his brother Ed Sat
urday and Sunday. Mr.. V. made many
warm acquaintance during his short
stay; and no doubt Abilene will become
one of his best business points. His
territory is Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa
and Kansas,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

A Georgia negro maintains that the
efficacy of prayer depends entirely on
the manner in which the petition is
worded, and says: "If l ask the Lord
to send me a turkey l won't get it, but
if I ask Him to send me after turkey
l always get one before daybreak.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Mrs. John A. Anderson, this lady SO
well known and popular in Junction
City, is lying at her home in Manhattan
at deaths door, and her abundant en-
trance may be expected any day. The
repeated inquiries after her from a wide
acquaintance indicates a general and
profound STANDARDIZATION City Union.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The Waterman at the Jail fell asleep
Saturday night and the prisoners stole
his keys and made their escape. This
blame can only be attached to the keep
er for he had strict orders from the
sheriff not to allow prisoners out of
their cells, especially at night.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Herbert ]. Humphrey was appointed
county attorney of Davis county last
week by Judge Nicholson to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of j. F.
PETER. Herbert is brilliant young
lawyer and the REFLECTOR is glad to
see his ability so publicly recognized.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Ayers Sarsaparilla thoroughly cleans
es the blood, stimulates the vital func-
lions and restores health and strength.
No one whose blood is impure can feel
well. When you are discouraged and
respondent take Ayers Sarsaparilla to
purify and VitaliZe the blood.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Henry Hunter has moved his barber
shop to the basement under the Citizens
bank and has fitted up one of the finest
tonsorial parlors in the city. Henry and
his assistants are all artists in their
line and never fail to give satisfaction.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Died, on the 5th inst, Victor Hersh,
age 9 years, and son of Geo. Hersh
Newbern township. The funeral ser
vices were held at the house Friday by
Rev. DR.. Bowers and the remains in
terrred in the Abilene cemetery.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Ayers Sarsaparilla works directly
and promptly to purify and enrich the
blood, improve the appetite, strengthen
the nerves and brace up the system. 1t
is. in the truest sense, an Alternative
medicine. Every invalid should give it
a trial.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Col. L. Swigart desires us to return
his thanks to the many, friends who so
earnestly supported him for Represen-
tative of the 18th district, The Col.
said his heart is just as big as ever for
his friends and that his democracy con-
tinues to be Just as true as steel.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

An indignant editor extravagantly ex-
claims: "You may have all the stars
in nail bag, hang the ocean on a rail
fence to dry, put the sky to soak in a
gourd, unbuckle the belly band of eter-
nifty and let out the sun and moon, but
never delude yourself with the idea that
you can escape that place on the other
side of purgatory unless you pay the
nrintpr
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The weather has been all that could
be desired for the Western Field Trial
Association meetings. Dog fanciers
from the different western states are
here with some of the finest bred point
ers and settlers that this country can
produce, and the interest in the trials
from day to day seems to increase. Our
citizens are doing all they can to enter
terrain our guests in hOspitable and
courteous manner.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Ina few days the different Offices
and court loom of the Court House
will be heated by steam, this was a
wise move on the part Of the commits
sioners, The cost Of fuel viii be less than
half of what il has been in the past.
Part Of the. Stoves will be. sent to the
Door house. -. -,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
~ B. H. D'HUY, PHI. G..
~ Opposite Depot.

A large number of subscribers are in
arrears to the old firm of Strother Bros.
for the REFLECTOR. Gentlemen, please
make it convenient to settle as soon as
possible.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Prohibition don't prohibit any more
in Iowa. The supreme court of that
State has declared that the amendment
to the constitution was not legally
adopted and is therefore null and void.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Mrs. Nottingham, widow of the late
Bishop of Maryland, died in Baltimore
Oct. II, in her ninety first year, on the
same day of the same month as her
husband, who died Oct. II, 1879.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

A Sunday School has been started in
Atwood and John Wilson says in the
Advocate that it iswell attended. Do you
go and behave yourself like good lit
tie boy, John?
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
CLOAKS! CLOAKS!
Lowest prices at A.
E. Bishop & Co. S.

Mrs. Gels has just received full
assortment of winter hats-wool and
French Felts, which will be sold
cheap. Come and get your hat and
gold ring. lew
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The scholars of the Episcopal Sunday
School will meet in the church, on
Friday afternoon at O'Clock: to prac-
tice singing, under direction of Miss
Grace johnson.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The Lutheran Observer proposes
that the national Thanksgiving Day be
changed to October u, the day on
which Columbus discovered America.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The ladies of the Lutheran church
had their contribution boX'' well re-
pIenished at their oyster and ice cream
social held in the new block Tuesday
evening.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

w. n. Smith s. Co., have a daisy
store room in the post Office block and
an elegant stock of goods. Call in and
see them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The ladies of st. Johns Guild meet
this week at Mrs. S. j. Wright's. They
will hold a Bazar the first week in
December.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Thanksgiving turkey takes on new
flavor this year. Turkey, with demo-
cratic jelly and Cleveland and Miller
sauce, is the proper caper for the 26th;
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Mrs. S. McGOnigal from l'eloit and
Frank Barber from Stafford county were
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Barber last week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

During 1884 the organization of Odd
Fellows gained 10000 in membership
and expended for relief $4,000 Not
a bad record.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The Chronicle office is tired of the
basement and has rented the north
room over the postofice.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Your attention is called to the adver-
tisement which tells of the grand OPP
portunity to buy fine jewelry at auction.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The official table on our first page
shows that the election was uncOmfor
tably close with some of the officers
and a walk-away with others.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Mr.. Isaac Shockey, of the firm of
Shockey & Snider, is off on an extended
visit to his old home in Hagerstown,
Maryland.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

w. n. Smith s. Co. have opened up
their magnificent new stock of goods.
Full particulars next week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Tell your friends that they will miss
a great treat if they fail to see the
McGibeny Family.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Corn taken at Bone
brake & Rice's in ex-
change for goods. The
difference paid in cash.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Every one who sees the McGibeny
children expresses wonder at their skill
in handling their instruments.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The social and supper at the Baptist
parsonage last Tuesday evening was in
deed an enjoyable and happy affair.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Arthur Shane is going to move his
grocery stock to Third street, between
Spruce and Buckeye.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Only so cents to see one of the best
entertainments ever given in the Opera
House. Don't fail to see it, Nov. 18th.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Mr.. Ed. Veigiard has tin shop at
his residence on Sixth street, west of
the NJ. E. Church. He is prepared to
do job and contract work of anything
in his line.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

The Ladies Band will give grand
ball on Thanksgiving evening at the
Henry House.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
CLOAKS! CLOAkS!

elra1yso
edt "eqH
$780, 7
best quality
Trimmed Worte
nTwnCa ta MaHdese
SeeourCi ats18d
Worte Corsat Cndrns CIah
Ho$
L., s particular
A Of
exady0e
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Don't you forget that Mrs.
Como keeps the largest, best
and cheapest stock of Millinery
Goods in the City.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

A single word sometimes makes quite
a difference. Miller elected; Ball de,
fedted. You see.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

If you want dog news read the
Gazette.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Dick Waring is the happiest of all
the candidates. He has a majority OF
over 1200.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Our advertising matter has crowded
out several local items.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

Have your prescriptions compounded
ut John NJ. Gleissner's Drug Store, east
side of Broadway, cor. Sd street. 39-ly
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

New and beautiful songs at the Bap-
fist church next Sunday evening.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

John 3:16 at the Baptist church next
Sunday evening.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Call at the REFLECTOR Office for first
class job work and low prices.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Be sure and read the new ads.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Don't fail to see and hear the famous
McGibeny Family.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

J.H. Barnsley has accepted position
in the Office of Hiland Southworth.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Berry Bros. are the leaders in low
prices for Heating and Cook Stoves.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Call and see Berry Bros. elegant line
of heating stoves for hard or soft coal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Heating Stoves in endless varieties,
at Berry Bros.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Big cut on Plush
ClOaks at E. Bishop
& Co.,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

Blankets cheap at
A. E. Bishop & Co. S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
MONEY!!

have money to loan as low as til
lowest. j. Ii. BRADY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
Corn taken at Bone
brake & Rice's in ex-
change for goods. The
difference paid in cash.
Stove Pipe.

OL0Ve ripe.
Common stove pipe, per joint, Is cts;
Russian stove pipe per joint, 80 cts.
Reduction OH 10 joints.
ED. VEGIARD,
- Shop west of NJ. E. Church.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
Go to Bishop &C., S
Big Bankrupt Millin-
cry Sale.
CHEAP MONEY.

VEIEHI WVNE Is
We now have money to
loan on farm property at
6 Per Cent. Interest.
Don't fail to see us.
ILebold, Fisher & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12

M. K1RSCIh
Homeopathic PHYSICIAN
SiTth- Abilene. Kas. Prompt atten ton given to
calls in town or country day or night
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-11-12
BLACK CASHMERE.

finish Black Cashmere at reducUon OF 20 per
cent on former prices We will give you elegant Twill for 5Oc
Black Tcots Black Black Sergevey desirable fabrics