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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
Communicated
Please Explain.

Will some one please rise and explain
why G.. w. Cowperthwait, marshal,
of Abilene, was paid one hundred and
eighty dollars by Mayor Rice, for his
resignation which was handed to the
Council, and by them laid on the table
for future action?
VIII some one tell the people of Abb
lene why J. r. Burton was paid seven
ty-fve dollars for his influence in pro-
curing the aforesaid resignation?
How much better off are the Prohibi-
tiOnists now than before Mr.. COwper-
thwait handed in his little paper?
He is still marshal and should be re-
tanned, from the simple fact, that he is
a Conscientious officer. If it is true he
does not snuff around and stick his nose
in every hole where known prohibition
lists does not reside. This is the reason
that his head is eXacted, and we under
stand that the mayor has a severe spell
of cholic better go to the mountains
for a short recreation. "Oh, for lodge
in some vast Wilderness"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
Are You Going South2

If so, it is of great Importance to you
to be fully informed as to the cheapest,
most direct and most pleasant route.
You will wish to purchase your ticket
via the route that will subject you to
no delays, and by which through trains
are run. Before you start you will pro-
vide yourself with map and time table
of the Gulf Route kansas City Ft.
Scott s. Gulf r. R.), the only direct
route from and via Kansas City to all
points in Western and Southern Kan
sas, Southwest Missouri and Texas.
Practically the only route from the
West to all Southern Cities. Entire
trains with Pullman Palace Sleeping
Cars and Free Reclining Chair Cars,
Kansas City to Memphis; through
Sleeping Car, Kansas city to New
Orleans. This is the direct route, and
many miles the shortest line to Little
Rock, Hot Springs, Eureka Springs,
Fort Smith, Van Buren,, Fayetteville,
and all points in Arkansas send for
a large map. Send for copy of the
Missouri and Kansas Farmer" an
eight-page illustrated paper, containing
full and reliable information in rela-
ton to the great states of Missouri and
Kansas. Issued monthly and mailed
free. Address.
j. E. LOCKWOOD,
j. Z. Il L. A, Kansas City.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

On Monday of this week we had the
pleasure of inspecting the plans and
grounds for the carriage works. Mr..
II. c. Brown who has the contract for
all but the main building, kindly &C
companied us. The main building to
be built by Kruger & Thompson, win
be two story brick, 1S5xS5, fronting
east; the blacksmith shop will be di
rectly west and joining the main build
ing. The paint shop will be built of
iron and will be 24x10O, lying north of
blacksmith shop. The varnish room
and shipping rooms will be a two story
iron building directly north of paint
shop and will be 2SxT6. Parallel with
the paint shop and varnish and shipp-
ing building, will be the wood and iron
machine shops and engine room, the
wood machine shops to the west of the
engine room and will be S3x63. The
engine room 14xS2 joins it and the
iron maching shops which will be east
e the engine room and o6x24 in size
G. NJ. Grant, who has the contract fol
all of the stone and brick work, has /;
force at work ON the foundations, ant
as soon as the foundations are read,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
Be Merciful to Your Beast.

A merciful man is mercifel to his
beast. These hot days it is absolutely
cruel to ride or drive horse long dis
lance and then feed him on ''stake
OATS without water. The strong
probability is that the rider or driver
never fails to take a drink the first
thing he does when coming to town,
and remember his vow with several
more drinks; but the poor dumb brute
which carries him never gets taste
even of water. The authorities would
do well-indeed, would perform a kind
ness approved by all good thinking
.people-if they would see that little
less of this sort of feed is made use of
1t can't be that farmers will try to save
feed by coming to town and picketing
their horses at the hitching posts. In
some places it is attended to by the
borough. A word to the wise, etc.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
CATERPILIARS.

The attention of the School Board
and the people in general are called
to the gross neglect in destroying the
loathsome and ugly caterpillars now
Matching and becoming so numerous
throughout the city. If they are not
removed they will increase with each
year and cause serious harm to the
beautiful trees that have required so
much time and patience in rearing.
Our city is noted for its fOrest-like
appearance, and there is no town of its
size in Kansas that has made such
wonderful progress in this particular
line. Let us be alive and destroy as
many of these pests as is possible for
soon the side walks and fences will be
literally alive with those horid worms.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
ShERlEE'S SALE.

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
y OF saleissued by the Clerk of the District
Court Of Dickinson County, State of Kansas, in
q cause pending therein, wherein (. T. GroSSer
Is plaintiff, and Edwin b. Holt, John B1nsack
and The TravlerS Insurance Company are
defendants. Will on Saturday, Oct. I'd A. d. 1885,
at the front door of the court house. in the city Of
Abilene, County of Dickinson, State Of Kansas, at
bidder for cash. the following described real estate
to-wtt: Lots number nine, 90 eleven, QD thir-
teen, Q3) and fifteen Q5) In block number
twenty three (23)in the city OF Enterprise Dickin
son county, State Of Kansas. The said real estate
will be sold pursuant to the judgment of the
Court in said Cause recited in said order OF sale
Witness my hand this 3lst day of Aug, A. ID,
1886. J.J. MILLER,
Sheriff of Dickinson COuutv
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Mr.. Emile Top, of Saint Omer Pas
de Calais, France, is here visiting his
brother-in-law, Mayor Henquenet, of
Hope. He comes to Kansas to report
on the country and he may be the
means of French capitalists investing
with us. Mr.. Top visited the REFLEC
TOR office last Friday morning and
stated that he was more than pleased
with Kansas and her people. He will
start for home on the 4th instant, on
the new French Transatlantic line.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

The display of toilet and plush goods
by Barnes & Zahner is one of the finest
on the grounds, which Is owing to the
fact that the display was arranged by
the energetic Chas. Barnes. And right
here we would impress upon the ladies
that they should make it point to see
this display, for it is certainly rich and
pleasing to the eye, and speaks volumes
for this particular firm in taking the
lead and keeping it in-this line ofgoOds.
And it Is also reminder that this pop
plar hrm will have the largest and finest
line of Christmas goods ever brought to
this city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

The REFLECTOR believes that it would
be good thing if the Central Commit
tee would get together soon and talk
over the matter of calling an early con-
vention. The ticket to be nominated
will without doubt be a'good one, and
we feel certain that it would be to the
interest of the candidates to give the
voters plenty of time in which to in
spect it,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

S. X. Strother is publishing one of
the best democratic daily papers in the
state of Missouri, at Springfield. This
week, his paper, the Leader, came out
in a beautiful "bran new Dress"
trimmed up in excellent style with the
Associated Press news, and it was so be-
coming and charming with its excellent
make up that hundreds have invited it
to make regular visits to their homes
who never did before.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
A fire was discovered Monday night by

a fire was discovered Monday night by
Mr.. Faulkner in a dwelling house on
Sth ST., between Olive and Kinney Ave-,
occupied by widow lady named Sbinn.
The fire boys responded to the alarm
turned in from Faulkner sresidence and
saved the lower story, but everything
inside was total wreck. The proper
ty is owned by Elizabeth Jordan and
was insured for 500.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Your brother, sister, cousin, uncle
and aunt, and your aunt's uncle's cousin
and your cousins sister and brother will
be at the fair. Let everybody go and
meet them there and have a jolly good
time in seeing the sights and watching
the finest racing ever run on a fair
track.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

y very happy marriage ceremony
took place at the Presbyterian church
last Thursday evening under one of the
most beautiful marriage bells that was
ever suspended over a young couple.
The contracting parties were Miss Alb
bic Baldwin and Mr.. Leland E. Wiley.
The happy couple have the best wishes
and expressions of all their large ac-
Uuaintance.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

OF all the glad men that was ever
seen about the city of Springfield, Mo-,
S. K. Strother, editor of the Leader, was
the happiest last Saturday, all because
he became dad on that day. When
S. K. first saw the little stranger he
raised himself up to his full height and
expressed himself thus:
Welcome little stranger,
Thou hast made two hearts glad,
Thou art company for thy mother
And plaything for thy dad.
So much like your old pa,
The image OK your mother,
we will pet you and spoil you, ha, ha,
Cntil-until-we have another.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

S. C. Browne. one of our old Dickin-
son county teachers, has left for Cincin-
natl to attend lectures in the Electic
Medical College and Cincinnati HOspi-
tai. He attended lectures there in the
the class of "a and IS. Mr.. 3. has
lived here nearly ten years and has been
one of our most successful teachers.
Success to him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Mr.. Brown will put a force of from -
to % men at work and push the work
thrOugh;he expects to complete his con-
tract by the first of November. The
buildings, when completed, will cover
about acres of ground and will be the
best of the kind in the state.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

The fair daily, published by the Mer-
curry company at Manhattan, last week
could not be excelled, it was immense
and perfect little jewel within itself.
1t had coed word to say for cur
townsman r. n. Curtis and his fast
horse.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

THE suggestion of the REFLECTOR
last week to buy Hunton's grove for
Q park is taking with the people. Let
our City Council at its next meeting
appoint committee to look after the
matter. We believe the citizens will
raise half the amount.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
MOONLIGHT ORGANIZATIONS.

1t is understood that on next Satur-
day evening there will be Moonlight
club organized at the wide awake city
of Hope, where the Democracy are al
ways on the alert. Let this demonstra-
ton be marked for its enthusiasm. The
election of Col. Moonlight is not so
much a Democratic victory as is an
openrebuke to the 'stradler, " commonly
called John A. Martin who has for two
years been on both sides of every queS-
ton aroused in Kansas. And the only
thing he can be thankful for is that the
instrument he has been astride of has
not had the keen edge of razor, else
it would be necessary to take few
stitches in the gentleman before he en-
tiers the campaign, or at least comes
into the Fifth district to help call off
the dogs. AJAX.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

One of the most enjoyable pic-nics of
the season was held at Mr.. Chase's
grove, Willowdale township, last Thurs
day. The interesting orators of the
day were Prof. J. S. Ford and G. S.
Crawford, who thoroughly convinced
their large audience that they were
good boys" seeking political honors.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Mr.. John Nitchman received tela-
gram Monday, conveying the sad intel
ligence of the death of his father; WHICH
occurred in Pennsylvania last Sunday
afterternoon at the advanced age of S.
years.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Rev. l.. Zahner has resigned the rec
torship of st. Paul's Church, Blooms
burg, Pa, to accept a call to All Saints
church, Omaha, Nebraska. The vestry
in complimentary letter accepting the
resignation speak very highly of the
work accomplished under his admins
tration.-LiUing Church.
Rev. L. Zahner is brother of two of
our townsmen. lie visited our city last
winter and held services in st. Johns
Episcopal church, with which the con-
gregatiOn was very much pleased.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

\ small barn, belonging to George
Parker living on Seventh and Walnut
Sts., was destroyed by fire last Saturday
afternoon. The barn was consumed so
quick that his horse persisted, lie being
down and struggling in the flames when
the barn was reached.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Our friend E. r. Potter returned last
week from his farm in Scott County.
He has it in fine condition and speaks
in high praise of that part of Kansas.
He comes back to take charge of the
school in the Pyke district, and as he is
a No. / teacher we take pleasure in con.
graduating the Board in securing his
services.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
E. H. ROBINSON, Phi. G..
Opposite Depot.

W. 2. Seeds and J. J. Miller were in
the city Thursday. Mr.. Seeds is can
didate for Probate Judge on the Demo
cratic ticket. He has many friends
here in both parties. Chapman Star.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Bishop Fink, of Leavenworth, will
officiate at the Catholic Church in our
city on Sunday, Sept. 18th, 1856, in the
rites of confirmation. Bishop Fink is
one of the ablest and brightest men in
the State.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
CLOSING-0UT SALE.

We are still closing out our stock of
Boots and Shoes, and any one can save
from twenty-five to fifty per cent. by
buying of us. Come and see us and
save money.
lit. MERRIFIELD & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

The OSwego Republican says: ga
man who will beat newspaper man
out of subscription, will steal sheep,
and if man steals sheep he deserves to
have it made public"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

w. L. Hutchinson, who has filled the
position as foreman on the Chronicle
for the past year, leaves this week to
take charge of the daily Leader. pub
lished by S. X. Strother at Springfield,
Mo
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Next Saturday evening the demo-
Gratis of Hope and vicinity will meet to-
gether for the purpose of organizing a
Moonlight club. A full attendance Of
all who are interested in the election of
Col. Moonlight, irrespective of party,
are cordially invited. Abilene will be
represented with many of her Moon
lighters.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

The junior base ball club of Abilene,
composed of the following boys: Peters,
Bright, Kurtz, Dyal, Shadinger, Nc
Inerney, King, ScOggins and Winfield,
went up to Solomon last Thursday and
knocked the Solomon boys completely
out of the ring. The game standing
8 to 81 in favor of Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Peter Dahlhammer and wife, Ona
Grist and son, Mrs. Bringman and sew
eral others left on the noon train last
Sunday, to visit friends in Dillsburg,
Pa,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

The Dirstine company last night
played Lady Audley's Secret to small,
but appreciative audience with Miss
Carrie Chase as Lady Audley, who did
credit to the caste. Miss Dirstine sus-
tanned her reputation as an actress in
the part of Alicia Dudley. At the con-
clusion of the drama the farce, THAT
Husband of Mine," was given, and the
change from tragedy to comedy had
pleasing effect on the audience, who
repeatly applauded the actions of Har-
ry Barlow as Cupid, the colored servant.
Tonight they give us the well known
drama, Hazel Kirke and of which play,
the manager, Mr.. Fred II. Dirstine
says: This being a copy righted play,
owned by the Madison Square Theater
Co., New York, and Miss Dirstine
having secured the only legitimate
right for the correct version, as played
by the celebrated Madison Square Co.
west of the Missouri river, we can safe
ly guarantee the finest performance of
this great Domestic Drama eve1
given to the people in this part of the
country.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Married, August S0th, in the Probate
Court room, Abilene, by Rev. I. j.
Stauffer, William j. Hunter and Ella
Vanschreick, both of Solomon City,
Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

The REFLECTOR is the paper of the
county to which the people can look for
the latest and most reliable news of the
day. Come in and subscribe, only S1.50
O year.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

DR.. G. q. lakewood, Physician and
Surgeon. Office and residence Ma.
55, Buckeye Ave, From IL to l
o'clock devoted to the poor free Of
charge.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Geo. Copperthwait has taken up his
residence on the Enterprise road, hav-
ing sold his handsome dwelling on 4th
street to a gentleman from DelphOs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Mr.. Harmon Wetzel, a worthy farmer
living near Carlton, was killed last
Friday by his team running away and
throwing him out Of the wagon.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Benjamin Provance and family, of
West Virginia, arrived in town last
Saturday afternoon, they are the guest
of Mr.. PrOvance, of Newbern township.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Rev. J. z. Ash has recalled his ap-
pointments at the Johnson school
house, but he will hold services at the
Garfield church, Sunday, Sept. 18th.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
SHERIFFS SALE.

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF TWO EXECU-
" ton issued by the Clerk OF the District
Court OF Dickinson County, state OF Kansas, in a
cause pending therein, wherein George Forester
executor OF u. Taylor, deceased is plaintiff and
X. n. Curtis and George HolsingtOn are defen-
dantS and cause pending therein, wherein
George Hazeltine is plaintiff and II. n. Curtis
and George HoiSlngton are defendants. l will
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
SILK HATS

a. w, Hargreaves, the mer-
chant Tailor, has just opened a
complete new line of fashion
able hats. He will carry only
fine stylish goods, and it will be
his aim to keep his stock up to
the front at all times. This is
a new departure for Mr.. Har-
greaves but from the energy he
has displayed in the conduct of
his Merchant Tailoring bust
ness and the elegant selection
of other lines of goods we feel
that his establishment will be
headquarters for nObby head
gear. Call and see him and he
will take pleasure in showing
his new shapes. 80 If.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Itch, Prairie Mango, and scratches of
every kind cured III 80 minutes by
Woolfords Sanitary Lotion. Sold by
J. Il. Curtis, Druggist, Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Miss Lizzie Raymond, daughter Of
DR.. Raymond, formerly of Abilene, is
visiting Mrs. VIM. circuit.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
Steam Dye Works.

Rob't Mott has the only steam dye
house west of Topeka, facilities for
dying clothes any color. Clothes cleaned
and pressed neatly, No. Is, Spruce
street. o2 u.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

If you want to be posted as to Abb
lene's street railway read the ordinance
published in another column.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Mrs. Eaglan, of Pennsylvania, at one
time a resident here, is visiting old
friends in this city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Our citizens should be on the lookout
for thieves, for a gang of them is work
ing the city. Last Friday the resi-
dences of Mr.. Allison and BOardman,
west of the creek, were entered and
rified of a few things. And on Satur-
day evening they paid warm visit to
J. NJ. Fishers residence, getting his
gold watch and chain, and some pieces
of valuable jewelry belonging to his
wife. Citizens, be prepared for them
and shoot quick and with a sure aim.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

We will mention the fair exhibitors
next week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

The children of st. Johns Episcopal
Sunday School are anticipating fine
time at the lawn social at Rev. Mr..
Morrison's this Thursday evening.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
Monday. Sept. 18th. A. D. 1896.

at the ranch of X. N. Curtis on section IS town
ship II, range east, in County of Dickinson,
State OF Kansas, at 10 O'Clock a. m. or said d 4y
sell TO the highest bidder for cash. the following
chattlcS to-wit: IA head OF yearling steers In
Dickinson county, State OF Kansas. The said
chattes will be sold pursuant to the judgment
OF the Court In said cause recited in said eXecu-
lions.
Witness my hand this Goth day OF August, 4.
d. 1886. j. j. MILLER
Sheriff OF Dickinson county, Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

If we are to have street railways the
city wants park. The two will go to-
gether mighty well.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
Finest Lime Of Millinery Goods.

Finest line of Millinery Goods in
the city at Nine. l.. COmo's. Prices
to suit the plainest as well as the
most fastidious.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

The first meeting of the Ladies Liter
airy League has been postponed to
Thursday, Sept. 9th.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Hon. John A. Anderson will delivei
an address at the Fair Grounds, Thurs
day afternoon. Don't fail to hear him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

The social at the residence of w. A.
Welsher's last Thursday evening was
very enjoyable affair.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02

Thursday is the big day of the Fair.
Everybody is going then, so of course
you will be there.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02


sale to commence at O'Clock p. m, the follow
ing property to-wit: One team OF good work
herses, one mare and four half ClydeSdale colts,
one by her side, one yearling, one tWo-year old
two year old heifers, one year old steer and
one spring Calf, twenty five or thirty stock hogs,
two good brood sowS and one thorough bred
Poland China boar, bred at the Agricultural Col
Iege, Manhattan, Kan, one corn planter and
check rover, one riding pillow, one harrow, one
sett double harness ana one single harness.
TERMS-A credit OF IL months will be given
purchaser giving note with approved security
with interest after six months at per cent.
until due, then If not paid u per cent. until paid
r. A. SCOTT.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-02
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

The REFLECTOR is booming with
new subscribers every week.