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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Never in the history of Abilene has
there been as much building going on
as at the present. At the end of every
wear for the last six, crOakers have pre-
dicted that next year you can rent a
house at your own figures. But the
beautiful city of the plains" has never,
at any period within that time, ceased
its sturdy growth, and the country sur
rounding it has improved in proportion.
Croakers may come. and croakerS may
GO" but our city and county will con-
tinue to grow for many a year. Talk
about coming to a halt, that we are 60
ing too fast it is question whether
we can keep pace with the best county
on Gods fOotstOol, titled by farmers of
intelligence and industry; it is by the
all of their energy and pluck that abb
lene ships more stock and grain, flour,
farm produce, &C., than any station be-
tween Kansas City and Denver. Backed
by that class of farmers and business
men possessing wide awake and pro-
gresSive ideas, noted in the surrounding
towns as men of unusual snap and vim,
we can't stop growing, We havn't time
to stop, old store rooms are too small.
we must move them to make room fol
more commodious quarters. People
are constantly arriving on every train
that runs in our city; business men
plasterers, carpenters, brick layers
painters, representatives of the differ
ent branches of trade they must have
store rooms and shops and dwelling.
for their families. We expect to SCI
our city continue to grow for many year,
to come. The prediction of some of tn,
pioneers, made years ago, is surely go
ing to be fulfilled that Abilene woul(
never cease to boom until our popula
ton would reach at least ten thousan
people.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Esop's fables were written in a Ian
guage that has been dead for centuries
dead as to the "letter'' but not in
spirit-their teachings still apply to the
events of our day. This is one of them:
An ass said l will reform myself, at
least to outwOrd appearance: so he
dressed himself in the skin of a He)On
and went rohrering about the streets,
deceiving weak men and foolish women
and children, until the jaw-bone of a
reform Ed donkey appeared through
the thin disguise and the game was up.
MoRAL.-VOters, do not mistake
brayingS for words of wisdom, if you do,
you will be woefully deceived.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Tuesday evening, Oct. 9th, the La
dies Band will give an oyster supper III
Cases hall. Culbertsan's Guards will
give an exhibition drill and an elegant
ladies gold watch chain will be voted
to the most popular young lady. The
young ladies will play several pieces,
and right here it might be well to say
that under the leadership of Geo. NJ.
Seward the Ladies Band is attaining a
proficiency that is really surprising.
The evening will be an enjoyable one,
and well worth your while to attend.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

John A. Berry, son of Andrew Berry,
and Bridget, daughter of James Hughes,
were married Saturday, Oct. 10th, by
Father Leary. On Monday last the
happy couple left for their future home
in Ottawa county, where Mr.. B. has a
splendid farm of $50 acres, with a fine
residence and other improvements,
making it one of the contest homes in
the state. Their many friends wish
them a long life of prosperity and hap
piness. Mr.. Berry is a nephew of our
popular townsmen, Berry Bros.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The voters of Dickinson county have
in NJ. V. Brilliant, candidate for treas
urer, the assurance that he fills the
requisite conditions of popular candi-
date. In his past services as deputy
treasurer he has ever been the same
obliging, competent and accommodating
official. He has attended closely to bus
mess; is cool and collected; can talk
both English and German, and is in all
such a worthy candidate that he will be
elected beyond shadow of doubt.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The following from the Wellington
Standard last week may be the means
of poor editor realizingS25 in cash.
We hope so:
young merchant in this city offered us SIS
cash yesterday if we would furnish him wife in
two weeks. Now, girls, We want that cash, and
just come up and present yourselves, and send US
your photograph, write us letter, and we'll do
the square thing by you. The Y. N. aforesaid is
the sweetest little victim that ever aspired TO the
matrimonial moose.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

James G.. Blaine to John Sherman:
81 am prepared to dispose of my 1888
Presidential neutrality-suspicious.
Courier.
Yes, for should DAVENPORT be elect
ed Governor of New York the republi-
can presidential ticket for 1888 would
read something like this:
For PreSident-yOhn Sherman, OF Ohio.
For Wee reSident-IrG Davenport, o.
Ne,c York.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

A little six-year old, who is attending
her first term of school. thinks she is
progressing finely. She came rushing
home the other afternoon, saying, II
can tell the "JanitOr" from the Jew
EFT" now, for he wears a mustache on
his CHM
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

MARRIED, at the residence of the
brides father, Nicholas Rothenberger,
in Jefferson township, October 10Th,
by the Rev. Bolinger, Mr.. Jacob Geiser
of Abilene and Miss Anna Rothenberg-
er. Only few intimate friends were
present. Mr.. Geiser is one of our en-
terprising mechanics and Jefferson twp.
loses one of its fairest daughters.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Though numerous causes may operate
to turn the hair gray, all that is needed
to restore the natural color is Halls
Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover. For
more than twenty years its sales have
been enormous, but We have yet to learn
of its first failure.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The Kate Castleton Company APP
peared at the Opera House last Friday
evening in the amusing, farcial come
dy, entitled "Crazy Patch" This is
one of the best, if not the best company
that has ever visited this city. 1t is
true the play has no plot, but it is full
of features that are amusing and funny.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

a. J. Marley received amessage last
night from Belle Plains, Sumner coun-
ty, this state, stating that his sister,
Mrs. Margaret Cornwell, was dangerous
ly ill. Mr.. Markley left on the first
train for her bedside. We hope he will
find her much better on his arrival.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

COMMUNION SERVICE Owing to the
very inclement weather Sunday, pre-
venting the attendance of many persons,
the communion service in Grace Chapel
was postponed until Sunday, Nov. 1st,
1920 A. NJ.
T. F. STAUFFER, Pastor.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Messrs. Cassidy & Jenkins, who have
been running a meat market for the
last two years on Second street. have
sold their market to w. f. Collins, an
old resident of the county. We be-
lieve Mr.. Collins will maintain the good
reputation of the market. We wish
him success.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

A fine constitution may be broken
and ruined by simple neglect. Many
bodily ills result from habitual cOnSti-
patton. There is no medicine equal to
Ayers Pills for restoring the system to
natural, regular, and healthy action.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Terre Haute (Ind.) Express: A soap
manufacturer sent two pages of adver-
Using matter to the New York World
for the Sunday issue without asking
the rate. The bill was 81, sos, which
the advertiser thought very reasonable.
Within a week that man bought a
$50, 900 team. Advertisers cannot fail
to see the moral.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Geo. Williams, a gentleman of color,
sometimes called by the more aristo-
cratic name of Jay Could" was ar
rested last week for stealing coal from
Mr.. Knox. Squire Quinn fined him
$3.50 and costs and gave him fine lee
ture-for nothing.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

DIR. w. H. Austin has gone to San
Diego. Cal, in company with his sister,
Mrs. DR.. Jones, of Topeka, who has
been In poor health for some time. We
hope the Doctors expectations of her
recovery, in that genial cline, may be
realized.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Rev. J. A. Antrum. who has recently
taken orders in the Episcopal church,
was formerly a Methodist minister. He
held morning ard evening service in st.
Johns church this city last Sunday and
has received a call from the vestry to
be its rector.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Professor Bagley will deliver lecture
next Monday evening at the Lutheran
church. Subject, Life among the
Cannibals." Professor Bagley has been
an extensive traveller, Is man of quick
perception, and speaks from personal
experience. The lecture promises to be
vety interesting and none should miss
the opportunity of hearing him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Eicholtz is manufacturing some very
fine drawers for w. ii. McDOweIl'S
drug store in Enterprise. The draw
ers are made of gum and redwood. Nc.
has just moved into one of the large
and handsome rooms of Burners Opera
Block, and his stock of drugs, notions,
toilet articles, stationery, &C., is az
ranged in a neat and attractive man
ner. Call and see Nc. in his new quar-
tiers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The REFLECTOR as an advertising
medium reaches far and wide. Last
week the popular firm of a. E. Bishop
& Co. received an order for goods from
Iowa, the par lies stating in the order
that they saw the articles desired in
his advertisement in the REFLECTOR.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Every one who is a lover of fun
should not fail to go to the Opera House
next Wednesday evening and see the
fun act comedy drama, The Diamond
Broker" by the renowned star actor, E.
l.. Walton, supported by a frSt-claSS
company.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Miss Genevieve Carpenter, who lately
returned from a school of stenography
at Chicago, which she attended for
some six or seven weeks, is doing some
excellent work in shorthand during
this term of court. She has proven an
unusually adept pupil. Her bright face
and sunny nature has thrown a ray of
sunshine in the old courtroom.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

R. B. Porter, formerly of Abilene, but
now resident of Wellington, Kas.,
has been in town for the last week at
tending court, being subpened in the
DOMAIN case. He reports himself and
wife as well pleased with their new
home. Bob, we wish you and yours
success wherever you pitch your tent.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22
500 bushels of Corn
wanted at Elliott's
Feed Store. Sd street,
opposite Post Office.
STRAY NOTICE.

Was taken up few days ago one
Bay Horse, with dark name and tail,
blind i'll left eye, about 13 years old and
weighs about 500 pounds. and one
Roam Mare, blind in left eye, blaze face.
left hind foot white and is about 10
years old. Both are shOd all around.
The owner or owners can get the same
by calling at Como & LaSWe's Black
smith Shop, proving property and pay
ing all charges.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The Woman's Relief Corps propose
giving a supper in Cases Hall, Friday
afternoon and evening, for the nominal
sum of % cents. Everybody is invited
to come and bring everybody else with
them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The wheat crop of this county is an
acknowledged failure for this season,
but the poet says
"Of all the crops the farmer raises,
Or capitol employs,
None brings such comfort and such praises,
AS crops of girls and boys"
And Dickinson is the banner county
for this crop. Mr.. and Mrs. John Koe-
mig, of Garfield twp, were in town the
other week with their Sixteenth child.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

There is ''silver symposium" in the
November number of The North Ameri-
can Rerielc. The contributors are ex-
Senator Hill, of Colorado; Hon. Alex
ander Delmar, of California, and Hon.
William a. Phillips, of Kansas. They
all oppose the demonstration of silver.
The December number is to contain a
symposium in favor of the demonetiZa-
ton of silver, by the most eminent adj
vocates of an exclusively gold standard.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

DR.. Geo. a. Bowers, S. p. Harring-
ton, A. Lesher wife and daughter,
Mrs. o. J. Peters and Mrs. DR.. HerbSt
are in attendance at the Lutheran
Synod of Kas. which convenes at Pea
body this week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22
LaMaster's New Hog Cholera Remedy.

Sure cure and preventive for Hog
Cholera. Recommended by Jon Hum
barger and other farmers of Dickinson
county. Sold by
ID. G. SMITH, Druggist,
Abilene. KaS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Go to Berry Bros. if you wish to get a
Heating Stove that will in every way
give you complete satisfaction, as re-
CARDS price, comfort and economy in
fuel. They mean what they say.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The acreage of wheat will be less
than that sOwn last year. Low prices
and small yields have discouraged the
wheat raisers. In all probability those
who seed wheat this year will receive a
profitable return.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

We are glad the traditional mother
in-law'' is having a rest from family
troubles; the father-in-law is coming to
the front-he doesn't propose to be a
"Wahl-flower" any longer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The Robert McWade Company which
appeared in Ripp Van Wrinkle last
Tuesday evening was way below par
his support being thinner than second
rate boarding house house soup.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22
Look out for
Barton's BreadWagon

1 have fitted wagon for the delivery
of Bread. Any one desiring bread de-
ivered who have not been called ON, if
they will leave their name and residence
their orders.will have.prompt attention
7. 5. BARTON,
City Bakery.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Rev. Stauffer, of the Reformed
church, this city, leaves to-day for Hol-
ton, Kansas, where he will assist Rev.
Shumaker on next Sunday in commun-
ion services.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The Grand Lodge, l. o. o. F. met
in session at Topeka last Tuesday. Over
800 representatives were present. Rich
ard Waring represented Western Home
Lodge, No. so.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The literary ladies must bein league
with the weather clerk to have had
such fine weather granted for the en-
tertainment of their Junction City
guests.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

NOrthcraft's Hog
Cholera Remedy is
pronounced by allwho
have used it to be the
best i'm the market.
Farmers having sick
hogs will please take
notice.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Teachers Examination at the Union
School building i'll Abilene, on Satur-
day, October 31St, 1885, commencing at
9 O'Clock, a. m.
ID. d. HORNADAY,
Co. Supt. Pub. InSt'n.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

A two-year-old child of Mr.. Kline's
of east north Fifth street, died last Sat
urday from the effects of burn or
scald. We have not learned the partic-
MARS
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

J. Claude Hill, formerly editor of
the Solomon Sentinel, now editor of the
De Pere, Wis. Nacs. gave US a pleas
ant call last Monday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The ladies of st. Johns Guild will
meet on Thursday afternoon at 2
O'Clock at the residence of Mrs. L..
Como, on the Enterprise road.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The lower House of the Georgia Leg,
islature has passed bill levying a pro,
hibitory tax upon the game of baseball
because it encourages idleness.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Call at Mrs. Ceis's, on Broadway, and
get that gold ring and lovely hat. La
dies, this is no fraud; call and see for
yourselves. am determined to sell.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Stephen Hammond is carrying his
right hand in sling. A feed cutter
having cut off the ends of the two mid
die fingers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The Guild ladies have an addition to
to their number in Mrs. E. q. Putnam,
who is the daughter of an Episcopal
clergyman.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22
G. B. Shumway has built three houses
on North Fifth street.

Can aught be said why J. J. Miller
should not be reelected TO the second
term of sheriff by an unmiStakable
majority reaching into the hundreds?
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The Southeast Dickinson County In
stitute will meet Nov. 21st, 1885. The
programme and place of meeting will
be announced in due time.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Voters if you are not registered or
have moved in another ward remember
Friday, Oct. 23d is the last opportunity
YOU will have to do so.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22
For the Best Beef Steaks.

ROastS, Mutton, Pork, &C., call at Vail
Bros, Broadway Meat Market, where
you can be supplied on short notice
Highest market price paid for Hides
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Jonn Favors resigned the office of
City Marshal. Mayor Rice appointed
George COpperthwaite. a good ap-
pointment.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Thos. O'Dea, one of the solid farmers
of Banner twp, gave us a pleasant call
Wednesday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22
Stove Pine.

Common stove pipe, per joint, 10 cts;
Russian stove pipe per joint, 90 cts.
Reduction Oh 10 joints.
ED. VEGIARD,
Shop west of NJ. +. Church.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Judge Nicholson is dispatching bust
ness in court with his usual celebrity
and promptness.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Mr.. r. Mott returned last Thursday
from Canada, where he has been visit
ing friends for sometime past.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

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, 1885-10-22

Clyde S. Brewer, of Usage City, Ks,
has accepted a position in the general
store of NJ. a. Finley.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Miss Annie Weber, of Lyndon,
Kansas, is visiting the family of Rev.
Stauffer this city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The Heating and Cook Stoves, for
economy and comfort, at Berry Bros.
cannot be eXcelled.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

If yOu want Heating Stove that
will give you comfort through the win
ter, Berry Bros. can supply YOU.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Have your prescriptions compounded
at Jonn NJ. Gleissner's Drug Store, east
side of Broadway, cor. Sd street. 39-ly
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Mr.. Frank Bearce, of Chicago, has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. l.. IL.
Faulkner.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Heating Stoves in endless varieties,
at Berry Bros.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Wait for the Dry Goods opening of
w. ii. Smith & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Wait for the Dry Goods opening of
W. H. Smith s. Co. about Nov. 1St.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

For first-class job work and low prices
patroniZe the REFLECTOR office.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Adam Ferguson is happy. Reason:
bouncing fine baby boy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Mr.. Ed. Veigiard has n tin shop at
his residence on Sixth street, west Of
the NJ. +. Church. He is prepared to
do job and contract work of anything
in his line.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

The Lutheran Synod is in session at
Peabody. Rev. DR.. Bowers is in at
tendance.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Miss Jennie Jacoby of Solomon City
was in the city last Saturday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Judge Nicholson is guest of AttOr-
ney Mahan. John II. is genial host.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Thanks to Bro. Rev. Mccarthy for
California papers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Wait for the Dry Goods opening Of
w. II. Smith & Co. about Nov. lSt.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Sunday was ''cold, dark, and
dreary."
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22
Call at NOrthcraft' S
and get a good Cigar.
The most complete
line in the city.

Berry Bros. have a larger assortment
of Heating and Cook Stoves than any
house in the city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22
CHEAP MONEY.

Call and see Berry Bros. elegant line
of heating stoves for hard or soft coal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

See that you are registered.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-22

Berry Bros. are the leaders in low
prices for Heating and Cook Stoves.