The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-29
Chapman Lines.

wears. 1t looks rather small for al old
time. well known republican, who did
all he could to beat Cleveland. to crawl
around on his hands and knees and beg
a pitiful post office situation. The fact
is they get so used TO living on Govern
ment money that they will now humil-
ate themselves for few dollars more
of it. Well, go in and see if republic
can official of Indiana can dictate who
shall keep this out in Kansas. Try all
the tricks and they will avail nothing
A democrat will get the Office. So says
an Oracle that never failed.
The pigmy ear of corn was brought
into town to-day. This ear is perfectly
developed in all respects has ten rows
and is fully one inch long, and with its
kernels, will measure nearly one half
inch in diameter. 1t has two hundred
and twenty-fOur even and well shaped
kernels, and, when Shelled, the cob will
be almost one-fourth of an inch in diam
eter. 1t is of the pop variety and
the complexion is black, or very dark
red. No one will attempt to send this
huge specimen 10 the Wofld's EXPOSE
ton at New Orleans on account of
enormous rail road frieghts. People
who burn corn cObs for fuel will do well
to raise this variety. 1t is to be hoped
that the owner will place the kernels
on the market where all may have a
chance to secure some for seed.
Another Dickinson county ear of
corn is here, that measures 134 inches
| in length; has 20 rows of fine and even
| kernels, and is one of the largest, finest
specimens our peaie have eyer seen
Chapman city is in need of another
good meat market. Whoever gets
ahead in starting this enterprise will
have a good trade and make some
money.
4 new BARRIERS shop is soon to be
opened on the south side of the rail
road track. This will please many of
the young men who desire late break
fast and shave OH Sunday mornings
before going to church.
Boys who skate can have all they
want of it this season.
Every pleasant day our streets are
full of wagons loaded with wheat and !
corn. On some of the coolest and |
worst days, many grain teams have been |
unloaded at the elevators. There is so |
much grain in the country that soIae |
of it has to be disposed of, even at |
present low prices.
DR.. Gum has several patients on
hand at this moment. Get an assis- |
tant doctor.
The o. T. p. society will give a
dance on Thursday evening.
Chapman boasts of pretty full rep
resnntatiOn in matters of business.
The keopie need another barber on
Sundays, another meat market, anOth-
er lawyer and two or three other bust
ness men could fit in here very snugly
now. \ first class dude would have
run for few days.
Some Of the birds in this town who
flew high, are now sailing tOlerably low.
The cold weather, and hard timss, and
a variety of other circumstances all
combined to freeze their feet, and get
them in a position where they cannot
rOOSt on the highest limbs.
She Sun ran his chariot of fire up
near enough to make the ice and snow
partially melt within the last few days.
What may be in store for us in the
future, especially in the month of
March, no one knows, but we have had
a little of the Suggest, coolest, iciest
''cussed'' weather that was ever showed
on poor people this side of the Polar
regions. Hope we may have rest
long enough to hear that the people
and cattle north and west of us are in a
condition.
Some people are giving the greatest
linnnCa tn fhoir ha Loot |
thaw out, and somebody has to ''catch
it," Of course they wouldn't SANDER
anybody, nor hurt any ones feelings.
They just want to do their duty by
their miserable neighbors. Go it, you
villifiers Of character, and see which /
one comes out ahead. Those who have
wagged the ''unruly member for
year past, can now afford to sit still and
let the fresh hands take pull at the
business.
1t is said that in Sweden and Nor !
way, or at least in certain parts of
those municipalities, whenever a per-
son sneezes those nearest him, or her,
say God bless YOU" This was not
the case when one of our young gentle
men got to Sneezing at the last dance.
He sneezed it through to an inglorious
and the ladies retired to
augh.
The Methodists hold their meetings =
'egularly and contemplate a revival ,
series now the Congregationalist have
,losed. Well this may be as good a
season of the year as any in which to
'yank EN- in
That dove of peace yet broods over )
is all in this part of the country, and
With plenty of corn and wheat in store /
or stormy days our people can laugh at
old weather.
The band boys of Chapman propose
o give an entertainment, on next Sat
lrday evening, Jan, 3lst, for the bene-
it of the leader. The entertainment
will be of medley character, with the
unny part predominating. The boys !
will make people laugh or they will 60
nd see their uncles the next day. The
and boys will surely make a success
his time. Every body invited to at 7
end. !
A car load of steers came in to-day
or shipment.
And there is plenty of good butter in
own. Go and ask the merchants. 7
Our canary bird lays eggs, and his
anne is Joseph.
Where are some of the boys who
wanted to play quoits on the ice last
light? Have they all sat down? =
Marshall avenue is getting to be one
f the best streets in town.