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The Opelousas courier., 1886-10-16

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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22
Carlton Chips.

Valentine Gruber has sold his inter-
est in the new livery stable. lie Will
start in a few days for Sheridan County.
Watt Il Baxter shipped five car loads
of stock last week to Kansas City.
Carlton is destined to be the great
shipping point for these parts.
DR.. HOrmO will soon have his new
building completed. We understand
he will put i'll new stock OF drugs and
fancy goods.
DE-. Fidck spent a day or two in our
village last week.
The entertainment at the school
house last Friday evening was highly
enjoyed by all present. Mr.. Tom Mead
recited an excellent piece showing
plainly that he has not yet forgot his
bOyhOOd days.
l.. l.. Baxter is shipping higher and
looking wiser now than any other man
in these parts. It's all on account OF a
Young cowboy coming to his place.
He is doing well and will soon be
able to crack whip.
Mr.. Webb. the new M. Il. minister,
is making a good impression amongst
his people. He is a good talker and
knows how to interest congregation.
The social dance at Mr.. KriSh's the
evening of the 10Th, was highly enjoyed
by all present. The young folks OF
Holland know how to enjoy themselves
Last Saturday in company with my
genial friend c. g. Bear, l had good
time strolling over the Alps of Dickin-
son and Marion counties. 1t would be
useless for me to undertake deScript-
ion of the peculiar features of these hills
the most marvellous of which are the
formations of the stone and great
variety of mineral deposits. The elm
spring located about mile from the
Dickinson county line is beautiful
place There are as many as five OF
six, and located near each other. One
the most beautiful, has fall Of twelve
or fifteen feet. AS one sits on the
green bank shifting the Odor of the
daisy and violet and listens to the rip
pie of the water as it courses its way
down the hillside, he fOrgets, for the
time, that he is on the plains and, IL
his mind, he is taken back to Eye
tither' land when such scenes are
frequently enjoyed. Were there words
in my small vocabulary to describe
these springs would gladly do so, but
since the mind fails to frame the sent
ences the pen ceases to act further
than to say, 60 see for yourself.
HOOsIER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22
One of Abilene's Promising Young
Business Men.

We like to write about a big enter
prise or a big business establishment,
especially if it belongs to our city, be-
cause such an enterprise or business Is
worthy of notice and it is proper that
we should be proud of anything that
speaks well for our town. 1t gives us
greater pleasure to write about our us
ing young business men. Abilene has
several. but the one we desire to men
ton and call particular attention TO is
John Bennett. John started IN busl-
ness with the glad New Year OF 1886
and has experienced a lively trade from
the start: his many friends coming 10
his aid by giving him a share OF their
patronage. John is a good and active
business young man, one who thorough
" understands his business and appre-
ciates the fact that in order to do sue
cessful business in Abilene, he must
not only be able to supply such goods
as are needed, but sell at figures that
will meet all competition. His goods are
all fresh and clean-nothing old in stock.
He keeps what is termed fine groceries,
such as California canned goods, fruits
of all kinds, sauces, canned meats, the
finest teas, coffees, pickles, early vege-
tables, etc., besides choice line OF can
dies, and his cigars are sweet and de-
licious. 1t is a pleasure to visit John S
store for everything is clean and tasty as
it is possible to be, and goods are new
and fresh. His store is located on NO.
%, Cedar street, and every purchase
of groceries should visit the store, look
through and examine the goods and get
prices, for visit is worth the trouble
We think you can save money by buy
ing groceries of John Bennett.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22
chapman Items.

Several parties from other states are
quietly looking for farm And. They
can do no better than locate in this
Golden Belt of Kansas.
An exhibition will be given at the
close of the public schools.
Russell & Fancher have put their
large store in fine order for the spring
trade.
Yerkes & Co. will soon close out
their large stock. Howe & Co. will
succeed them at the old corner.
Gardening seems to be the order of
the day here, and lots of truck
patches have already been put out.
Miller Il Germany have succeeded J..
E. Martin & Co. in the banking bust
ness i'll the office just one door east of
Snyders store.
Rev. Wake of Junction City preach
ed a sermon on the subject of temper
ance at the II. E. church last Sabbath
evening.
Mrs. N. Lowe, who lives west of
town started on Friday afternoon last
to visit neighbor by the name of
White. AS she was proceeding to
walk by herself, not dreaming of any
trouble on the way, quite a large dog
ran up to her and suddenly made a
spring for the lady'S throat. She
threw the dog back to the ground and
tried to drive him off, but having no
club or stick felt powerless. The dog
again attacked her, springing for her
throat each time, and as he made the
third or fourth attack. she was forced
to defend herself in some manner or be
horribly bitten by the savage animal
and catching the dog by the throat she
threw him down after a struggle and
held him fast. The dog had bitten
and torn her wrists in a fearful way
but then it was that the woman showed
her courage and strength. She held
the dog to the ground and called loudly
for help, and little boy hearing her
ran to her with a pitchfork and ak.
She succeeded in killing the dog, and in
her desperation she literally severed
the brute's head from the body. Al
though weak and bloody, she immedi-
ately came on to town, and going to
DR.. Thos. n. Gums Office the wounds
on her wrists and arms were cared for
in the most skillful manner possible.
No one knows whether the dog had the
hydrophobia, but it is generally be-
lieved that he did not. DR.. Gum
cauterized the wounds, and the woman
has now started on a visit to New
York.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

Saturdays Gazette heads one of its
columns, Brave HOxie ~ A man can
be very brave when he is backed by mil
lions and fighting men he is assisting to
reduce to pauperism. brave HOxie! y
Oh, We spirits of Washington, Jackson,
and hosts of other patriots little did
you think when fighting for the liber-
ties of your people, that true manhood
would be ignored, and tyranny and
powerful dynasties that you fought with
good faith would be worshipped in a
free country and snobbery stalk forth
In the land.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

Last week the Chronicle defended
John 4. Martin from the attack made
by the Gazette, but not one word did it
have to say for Auditor McCabe. Nearly
all the republican papers in the state are
advocating the third term principle for
the present incumbents with the excep-
ton of McCabe, and because he is a
colored man they are in favor Of cast
ing him overheard. Well, the Republi-
can party is no genuine friend TO the
colored people and the sooner they cast
it overheard the better it will be for
them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

The fundamental principles of the
knights Of Labor is arbitration first,
last and always, in preference to sud
den strikes. The Knights of Labor
will become an ornament to society, a
pride to its parents, and blessing to
its country. The Knights of Labor
claim no relationship to the monster
SOCIALISM" but frequently has been
severely denounced by its enemies fol
the acts and encouragement of social
lists and lawleSs mobS. The X. of l.,
stands above that and has a higher
mission to fill, which it will fill.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

You occasionally meet a man who
imagines that he is fine fellow and as
pure as cream because he never takes
part in politics. Such men make the
proper subjects of absolute monarchs. a
free nation can only be nation of pol
iticians. and the more people it contains
who take no part in politics the more
likely is its rights to be invaded. The
United States would still be an English
colony had it not been for the politi-
clans,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22
EXTREMELY ANXIOUS?

That exactly judging from the enquiries
made competitors concerning buyer Bishop
from his long the markets who has returned
after three weeks gen search bargains with stock of
magnitude that anxious longer the state mind OF
competitors They perfectly appalled, at the immensely of stock
We double the length stock than
and believe that weeks hard work not spent IN
van but will be appreciated by the people of Dickinson County when
they low prices bargains and
variety of stock with Others The above not idle boasng but solid
truth and earnestly and invite call and examine
magnificent stock and low prices for themselves individually Below
only partial list of bargains and read
word carefully and then goods and will know
that we have dcvaed from truth in the least
YOURS FOR BARGAINS,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

Many Of our democratic exchanges
have suggested the name of A. II. Har-
ris, of Fort Scott, for governor. Well,
he is good and strong man and could
down Martin. So could T. J. Hudson
of Fredonia, and Tom Fenlon of Leav-
almighty giants and wheel
horses in the party, and there are many
others who could be named that would
make successful race, but as our party
is not lacking for good men, the Re-
FLECToR feels no uneasiness as to who
the nominee may be. for we feel that if
Martin is renominated by the Republi-
cans that he viii be downed by hand
some majority.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

1t looks as though the Republican
state convention would be held IS late
as July OF August. If this is the pro-
gramme, it may be regarded as the first
defeat for Governor Martin, as 1t is
known he favored an early convention.
II the governor can not control the
state central committee it looks rather
soually for his nomination.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

Pittsburg Post: General Logan
made a bitter partisan speech at a
Philadelphia Republican club Banquet,
Friday evening, in which he declared
that all the present trouble in the
business of the country and all the
dissatisfaction among the laboring
classes were directly traceable to the
fact that the Democratic party, con-
trolled the reins of Government" and
John A. has his remedy. 1t is to in
crease the regular army. He probably
argues that that will cure 1.-The diSSatis-
faction among the labOring classes. y
Great statesman is Logan.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

Topeka Democrat: The senate has
passed the house bill authorizing the
secretary of war to deliver to the law
full owners, on proper proof, silverware,
watches, ETC., captured during the war.
For General Buffers benefit it should
be stated that the bill relates to cap
tured property now held by the Govern
ment, and not to that appropriated and
held by individuals.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22
A. E. BISHOP & co.
DRESS GOODS.

We havn the half the variety have
this n with will call variety of all wool
ng We bought this lot The goods 40 inches
wide very fine and made sell for S25 yard We closed the lot
admit big purchase but the dollar could
enabled offer you these s25 goods for II cents
the thing for spring and and they going
very fast.
things Goods all wool CLOTH 40 inches
line colors the city the low
price full line Of shades in Abaro Cloths among
PERRUCHE. New colorings in
prices novelty combination uitngs
call special attention Dene Lace 40 inches wide
something rich and popular the east Ladies should
fail this material.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

The Holton Signal came to us last
week enlarged to a seven column quarto
and in bran new handsome dress.
The Signal is one of the neatest as well
as one of the best democratic weeklies
In the state, and we are glad to note
its prosperity.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

Call at Miller & Thomas
lumber yard if you are in
need of oak, ash, poplar, 3x3
oak for harroWs, wagon
tongues, reaches, &C., as they
now have on hand a large
stock of the same.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

The laboring men of Kansas should
bear in mind that every republican
paper in the state is labOring in the IN
terest of Jay Gould, HOXie and other
subordinates, and are doing everything
possible against the Order known as
Knights of Labor.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

An Eastern inventor has invented
water proof mail bag. If he could ms
vent a Democrat-proof postofiice, Re-
oublicans would fall down and worship
him
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

The following question will again be
propounded to Gov. John y. Martin at
the next republican state Convention;
"Are You a prohibitiOnist, or not =
An answer will be demanded this time,
and what will it be?
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

In this line pride ourselves greatly but success
surprise when consider for that the only
that pocash dollars worth goods
buy and then have unpan as our Dry oads
aevates this Hence that and do sell
nery any House Dickinson County Our spring
stock consisting all the latest and desirable
and judge for them
selves of its magnifcence and lowness of price
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22
$500 Reward.

For the return of the small size liver
and white pointer bitch Dolly. Lost
April 10th in Abilene. Due to whelp,
May I'd. W. 7. IRWIN.
Office of Kansas Farm Mortgage Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

A car load of the
famous Sames cultiva-
tors just received at
Berry Bros. Mercan-
tile Go.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

Anew and booming town in Com
anche county has been named CLICK: IN
honor OF ex-Gov. Click.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

A Fine Brown Muslin at. ...... .6tt
A Fine Quality Soft Muslin at. IS {
A Good Quality Bingham t....5 {
A Full Standard Print new. ..5 {
ALI sizes in Pearl Buttons,per doz.5 {
25 Good White Envelopes for. ..5 {
"a Sheets good Writing Paper. IS
8 Papers Good Hair Pins for. ...5 {
5 Good Quality Lead Pencils. IS {
A Good 1Oc Toilet Soap for. ...5 c
A Good Bath Towel for. ...5 a
A Good Straw Hat for. ........5 {
A Good Neck Tie for. IS {
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22
SHERiFF'S SALE.

OIIEUII ] = OHEGs
Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECC-
ton issued by the Clerk Of the District
Court of Clay County, State OF Kansas, In acause
pending therein, wherein q. E. Need is plaintiff,
and Charles W. McPheters, and ]. G. McPheterS,
are defendants ], Will, on
Saturday, May 22d. 1886.
at the front door of the court house, In the city
of Abilene, County of Dickinson, State Of Kansas
at 10 O'Clock, A NJ Of said day, sell to the highest
bidder for cash. the following real estate, to-wit;
The Northeast 4 OF the Northeast \ OF Sec one
Township eleven; QD south OF Range 2, east OF
the 6P NJ. In Dickinson county, State OF Kan
sas The said real estate viii be sold pursuant
TO the Judgment Of the Court In said cause re-
cited in said execution.
witness my hand this 18th day Of April A. D.
1855 J.J. MILLER,
SYST. Sheriff Of Dickinson county Kan,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

A Good Lawn for.
A Good Fan for. .............,5 {
A Good Shifting for. {
An Extra Shifting for. 10 {
An Excellent Style Lawn for. 80 c
A Silk Suspender worth so for. rs G
A Ladies All Linen Collar 8 for. 25 c
A Gents All Linen Collas for. .l2 G
A Gents Fine Style Silk Tie for. rs c
An Unlaundried Shirt worth
S1.25 for. rs c
Agood double heel and toe Sock. 10 c
A good 5 Button Kid Gloves. .s5 @
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22
w GOODS.

show you without fear of contradiction the
desirable novelties exhibited Abilene
White and Cream India Linens ss cent less last
Beautiful paid and white pink
blue Swisseshe latest and choicest thing white goods
Don't them Full line of robes white and colo
lowest prices.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22
JERSEXS.

where down them ALL We do not hesitate that
All Wool Jersey sloo equal offered in Abilene at 81 and
Large line Bocaded Jerseys all poporionaey
in price. Childrens Jerseys in all sizes made.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22
Hosiery

Eosierv Goods.
line of 1se Thread
and Silk Mitts lowest
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

BOOTS AND SHOES.
branch business that have made
| We Offering
LADIES KID SHOE WORKED BUTTON HOLES FOR LOO
Newport Tie warranted all sod for $lOo. fine line OF
Shoes Cren Misses and Ladies much less than
price mans good all solid buckle Pow Shoe for 1925
in and equal any $3.50 Plow Shoe in Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-22

AEus1lr, Underwear
We showing larger line of these goods than have
before Prices than make them Also large
lineo Infant Robes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-24
GentleneSS.

Gentleness. in it's highest form, rule:
where art is supreme. The poet, painter
and musician should be its roblest expo.
nents. Studerts in every grade, in histo
nv, science, law and medicine, follow hard
after the preceding trio. Mechanical
craftsmen come next as opponents of the
virtue. The three classes, in degree, ad
vance as they are led by gentleness. The
genuine spirit is almost unknown amongst
tradesmen. Buying and selling appeals
so much to the baser elements of nature
that in the merchant this cardinal virtue
is almost choked at its birth. There is a
counterfeit of base cunning that passes
current, but the simplest tests will always
reveal its untrue character.
Gentleness is no barrier to mental or
physical vigor. 1t both promotes and di-
reefs effort. 1t should never be fawnlng
ly submissive. but rather proud of consci
Gus power. While it fearlessly holds in
check a coward blow, with strong arm
it metes out punishment to cruel brag-
CART. 1t lends to the loveliest woman an
undying charm, and from it the bravest
man can ever borrow subtle fascination.
1t is no chameleon like hope and tear, to-
day rejecting delicate tints of sunlight,
to morrow the sickly hue OF lead. 1t is a
test of higher education, and shining
proof OF mental equipolse. 1t is the boon
companion OF gayest pleasure, and the
unrelenting avenger of malicious injury
Gentleness makes children endurable, wo-
men lovable and men admirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-09-24
Oatmeal.

Oatmeal has had its dav. for the presen,
at least. sort of reaction has set in
against the Scotchman's dish in this coun-
try. One might explain this whimsically in
this way: The system changes in every
part in the course of seven years, and
America, as a body, has eaten oatmeal
patiently and persistentlv tor the last
seven years. Now that new body is
acquired new alment is desired, and
oatmeal cannot be said to reign with such
supreme authority as it used to on Ameri
can tables. Rice and Indian meal, farina
and hominy, and all the granulas, glu
tens and cereolas, and other forms OF
wheat are taking its place. But if any one
still likes oatmeal, and finds it good tol
individual health. by all means let it be
well cooked. The usual pasty, half.
cooked porridge, is unbearabe; no one
can cook oatmeal properly, who does not
pour boiling water on the sailed grain
No soaking in cold water. and no cooking
in water that is anything but boiling &c
begin with, will make oatmeal thorough
ly palataole. The boiling water burst:
the grain at start, and if it is cooked
long enough, porrdge is very good-fol
those who like it. The old rule for In.
dian mush applies in the cooking of oat.
meal-boil it as long as it needs. and then
boil it just as long again.-BOstOn Record
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Wooden Swearing.

A minister once said; 81 hope, deal
children that you will never let your lips
speak profane words. But now / want to
tell you about kind OF swearing which
heard a good woman speak about, not
long ago. She called it wooden swear
ing. It's a kind of swearing that many
people besides children are given to when
angry. Instead of giving vent to their
feeling in oaths, they slam the doors. kick
the chairs, stamp on the floor. throw the
furniture about, and make all the noise
they possibly can. Isn't this just the
same as swearing?' she asked It's Just
the same kind of feeling exactly, only
they do not like to say those awful words
but they force the furniture to make the
noise, and so call it wooden swearing. >
| hope, dear children, that you will no,
do any of this kind of swearing, either,
1t is better to let alone wooden swearing
and all other kinds of swearing. ~
Mothers Treasury.
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STATE OF MAINE.
PISCATAOUIS. ss.-Court of e

P1SCArAQUIS, ss.-Court of County Commission
ers, August Term. A. ID. 1886
Upon the foregoing petition it Is considered by the
Commissioners that the petitioners respon. ihle
and that they ought be heard touching the matter
set forth in their petition. therefore order that
the County Commissioners meet at the dwelling
house Of s. 7. Farrar in Yelling on in said county
on Tuesday, the goth day of October xt at O'Clock
A. NJ, and thence proceed to view the route men
toned In said petition; Immediately after which
view, hearing of the parties and witnesses will be
had at some convenient place in the vicinity, and
such further measures taken in the premises as the
Commits toner's shall judge proper And
II is further Ordered, That notice of the
time, place and purpose of the Commiss ioners meet.
ing, aforesaid be given to all persons and corpora
tons by serving attesed copies of the D..
ttion and this order thereon upon the clerks of the
towns OF Parkman and Wellington, and by posting
up attested copies aforesaid in three pubic places
In each OF said towns thirty day at least before the
time appointed for such view, and also by publ shing
the petition and order thereon, six weeks sue.
cessively in the Pscataquis Observer, a public news
paper printed at Dover in said county of Piscataquis
and six weeks SUCCESSFULLY the Kenne bee journal
pubic newspaper printed at Augusta in the County
OF hennebec, by the printer to the State
the last publication in ch to be thirty days at least
before the time OF said view, that ali persons and
corporations interested may attend and be heard II
they see fit.
Attest: HENRY B. FLINT Clerk
true copy of the petition and order thereon
Attest: HENRY B. FLINT Clerk
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