The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-08

interest i'll the Abilene lee and Feed
Co., which Was incorporated several
weeks ago. The company has corn
mill for grinding corn for toll, and far
mers will 90 well to remember this
fact. The company also operates an
establishment for the rendering OF all
dead animals Of every kind. Mr. Rob
rer came to Abilene in 1877 with moth
ing but pluck, energy and good bust
ness ability. Those three essential
attributes have won victory in the face
of great obstacles and discOuragements.
Mr.. ROhreT is possessed of quick sympa-
thieS,a generous nature and other manly
qualities, and is personally well liked.
He is one of the substantial business
men of the city. He has a beautiful
and costly residence on Broadway al
most completed, and is long way re-
moved from his financial situation of
1877.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
J. E. BOnebrake, Prest., Theo. Mosh-
er, Cashier. Capital, $50 900. Surplus.
81 800. Organized June I'd, 1879.
j. Z. BOnebrake, the president of this
bank, is one of our most prominent and
enteoprising citizens. He has grown
up with the city, and has always been
prominently connected with every en-
terprise looking to the promotion of the
city'S interest; and to his zeal and en-
ergy she is indebted for the splendid
water works system which has contrib
uted so much not only to the convent
ence of our citizens but what is more
important the safety from fire. W. II.
Dryer, the vice president and formerly
cashier, came here about five years ago
from Rochester, y. y, where he Occu-
pied prominent position in ore of the
leading banks. To him is due almost
the entire credit of the establishment of
this bank, whose affairs he has so ably
managed. He has recently removed to
Rochester, but spends portion of his
time here looking after his large inter-
estS i'll this county. TheO. Mosher, the
present cashier, has lately come among
us. He has had many years experience
in banking in Albany, n. Y, and was
deputy state treasurer of that state from
1880 to 1882. He already numbers a
large circle of personal and business
friends.
EDUCATIONAL.
The Abilene Commercial School con-
Quoted in this city by Rev Z Harring-
ton affords rare opportunities to young
gentlemen and ladies wishing to obtain
Il practical business education or who
wish to tit themselves for the teachers
profession. The school has classes in
bookkeeping, commercial law, arithme-
tic, writing and all other branches need
full to full practical business course.
Some of its pupils, having already fin
iShed their course, are now filling re-
SpOnSible and remunerative positions.
The pupils who are engaged in teach
ing are all doing well and are receiving
praise. 1t is one of the OBJ
iectS of the school TO make it pleasant
as well as profitable for the pupils at
tending, and from its known reputation
we feel assured that it will do all in its
power to further their advancement,
and when their course is meritOriouSly
either III the business or
teachers department, they will receive
all reasonable assistance in obtaining
situations. For particulars call
On OF address Rev S Z Harrington, prin-
;ipal, Abilene, KS.
MA FINLEY,
One of our most popular and accommo- !
lating business men. Commenced |