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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-07

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EAsT BOUND TRAINS.
Depart
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No IL, Stock and Way.--...--..-----il; 40 a. m.
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WEST BOUND TRAINS.
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No. u, Fr'gt arr stops at wichita II 10 p. m.
No Is WAY Freight leaves-.....-.-. 200 p. m.
Nos and run daily.
Nos Is, IA, Is and Is daily except Sunday
Elegant Pullman sleeping. parlor and chair
cars attached TO all passenger trains running
between Wichita and st Louis via TT. Scott, In
connection with the Missouri Pacific. without
change; arrives at st Louis Union depot at 6 30
am. in time TO get breakfast and make con-
nections with all trains of other roads for all
points. Baggage checked through 70 destina-
ton.
Wichita & Colorado.
TRAINS WEST LEAVE:
No. /, Mail and Express. $40 m
No. 8, Mixed. .s:o p m
TRAINS EAST ARRIVE:
No. B, Mall and Express. m
No. 4. Mlxed- --o'f' o Aai
Passengers will not be allowed to hide On
freight trains without tickets.
For rates and other Information call on un-
dersigped. W. ID. MURDOCH, Ag't-
Dec. IL. 1885.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-07
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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Congress Adjourned.

The first session of the Forty-ninth
congress ended last Thursday. The
session commenced on Monday, Deem
Der I, 1885, and covered period of
seven months and twenty eight days.
OF this time the senate was in session
164 days, and the house 1S5 days. Dur
ing this time there were introduced into
the house 1902 measures, of which
1904 were house bills and pa house
Joint resolutions. and 1881 senate bills
and So senate joint resolutions. They
covered all sorts of subjects from the
payment of a laborer at the capital for
extra services to the complex subject of
tariff legislation, and legislation with
respect to the national finances.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
The New Firm.

Mr.. John Bennett has entered into a
co-partnership with John J. Reagan, a
well known resident of Dickinson
county. Mr.. John Bennett is well
known in business circles as compe-
tent and successful young business man
and needs no puff from us to the people
of Abilene and Dickinson county. His
grocery business has been success
from the start, and by strict attention
to the vocation he has chosen, he has
built up a trade second to none in Abb
lene. Mr.. John j. Reagan is well known
in Abilene and Dickinson as man of
means, of spOtless integrity, and has
hosts of friends. Mr.. John Bennett
will be the executive head of the new
firm, and with the increased capital he
receives from the incoming partner
will enable him to have his hearts de-
sire, "a model store and hosts of Gus
toners with plenty Of cash." BY Sep
TENDER 1st the new firm will occupy the
room on the corner of Third and Cedar
streets, which is nearing completion.
They will have one of the finest stores
in the state, having a double entrance,
and plenty of room to display their
goods. They intend to add complete
line of china, queens and glassware. The
REFLECTOR wishes the new firm sue
cess.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

F. G.. Haas & Sons, who came here
about one year ago, from Iowa, and
opened up a dry goods store, we are
sorry to say. have concluded to sell out
their entire stock at cost, for the pur-
pose of returning to their old home.
The REFLECTOR was in hopes that this
firm would become a permanent fix
ture here, for they are good, reliable
business men, and are such gentlemen
as give honor and credit to any commu-
nifty.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Col. Jesse Harper, a peerless orator,
and dyed in the wool'' greenbacker.
VIII be In attendance at the Independent
state convention to be held at Topeka,
August 18th, and has made arrange
ments to deliver speeches throughout
the state. The following are his ap-
pointments for this section:
Solomon City, Thursday, Aug. %, at
p. IN. Abilene, Friday, Aug. 9th.
enterprise, Saturday, August 18th.
junction City, Monday, August 3Oth
clay Center, Tuesday, August 31st.
Concordia, Wednesday, September 1st.
Manhattan, Thursday, September I'd.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Our New Railroad.

Last Tuesday our citizens were called
together to meet the President and
Vlce-PreSident of the road now being
surveyed from Strong City to Abilene
and to have talk on the railroad SUBJ
leet, j. III. Mulvane, President of the
company first addressed the citizens.
giving the aims and intentions of the
company and showing the many adyan-
tageS to be gained in the way OF compe-
tltion and markets, by having the Santa
Fe the greatest trunk and freight
throughfare of the west. Mr.. A. a.
Robinson, vice-president made a few
remarks setting forth other advantages
to have the road, and complimenting
this section of the state highly. A
proposition was made to vote Up. bonds
for the road and a committee of seven
were appointed to decide Oh the proper
course and the AMOUNT of aid to be
voted.
vi all the railroads in the state to-day
the Santa Fe, of which this is branch,
has probably done more to build up the
country than all other roads combined.
The company has always aided and
advertised the country in every way
possible. We fnlly believe the road
Will be built and this township will vote
reasonable amount of aid, Hope will
be point. Let the question be agita-
ted and discussed and do not let us miss
this opportunity.-Hope Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Base Ball Notes.

Last week the Abilene club PLAYED
TWO games at Emporia, losing the first
game and winning the second, by a score
OF to ). Thursday. Friday and Sat
urday Abilene played at Wellington,
winning three consecutive games. by
the following scores: II to 10, II to Z,
and y to 4. The Wellington papers
say we have the strongest nine in the
state, and speak very highly of the
gentlemanly appearance of our boys.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The booming town of Hope, in the
south part of this county, held her city
election on Tuesday of last week, and
the REEI,EoTOR is pleased to extend its
hand of congratulatiOn to the following
elected candidates: Mayor, A. Hen
quenet; police judge, Martin PeaSe and
E. Shaeffer each received siXty-fve
votes; councilmen, DR.. !. y. Kitchen
sid, II. Nichols, J, a. Metcalfe, DR.. a.
NJ. FaInham and z. Koch.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The second annual meeting of the
Dickinson County Christian CO-opera-
ton will be held in the big tent near
the Christian church in Abilene, COM
mencing Friday evening, August Goth,
and closing Sunday evening, August
%, 1856. Everybody invited to attend.
Basket meeting on Sunday.
PROGRAMME
FRIDAY, AUGUST 90, 1856
SEQ a. m.-Address by c. W. Pool, State Evan.
geliSt.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st.
$50 a. m.-DevotiOnal Exercises
1000 a. m.-PresideDt's Address, j. NJ. WiShart,
1880 a. m.-Evangelist'5 Report, w. ii. BoleS
11:00 a. m.-Treasurer's Report, A. H. Hart.
11:10a a. m.-RepOrt OF committees and MiScella-
Gus business.
800 p. m.-AddreSS, by G. W. Pool
500 p. m.-Sermon, by o. l.. Cook.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22d.
$50 a. MS, s., T. II. Malott, Supt,
1920 a. m.-Sermon, by G. W. Pool.
500 p. m.-Sermon, by Allen Hickey, and Ordi
nation OF o. L. Cook to the ministry.
500 p. m.-Sermon, by W. ii, Boles.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
A Card of Thanks.

ABILENE, Kas., Aug. 10th, 1856.
MEssRs EDTTORs:-As am able to
be lifted in my chair and to sit I'D a
part of the time, myself and family
wish, through your columns, to thank
our friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted us through our troubles. First.
thanks to Mr.. Coleman who, after the
beast had left me helpless, lifted me on
the porch; to Mr.. Lebold and family.
who took me in and cared for me until
the physician came; to Drs. King. Felty
and Herbst, who so kindly took me
home and dressed my terrible wounds.
and especially to DR.. King, who has
been so very attentive during my time
of Sickness; to the friends who came
and cared for me through the extreme
warm days; to those who watched
through the tedious hours of the night:
to those who supplied the necessities
required to dress my wound: to those
who sent in delicacies to tempt the an
petite, and last, though not least. to
Mr.. and Mrs Sherman, who left their
home to administer to my wants. To
one and all we agin say, thanks.
Mr.. AND MRS. ID. B. PIERCE.
LEO. AND DORA PIERCE.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The Baptist church was crowded be-
yond seating room last Sunday evening
with Abilene people, to listen to Rev.
DIR. Williams, who delivered an able
and interesting sermon. The doctor
travelled completely out of the ''old
ruts.n and gave his hearers new
thoughts for consideration especially
when he so forcibly stated that the
''whole world'' was coming to Kansas,
and that here the final battle of Arma-
geddon would take place. Those who
failed TO hear the sermon missed some
rare and brilliant gems of thought.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

'fhe Little Sand Founder" is the
name of paper which will be started
in this city in the interest of Anderson.
1t will be a four column folio and edited
by J. W. Hart, one of the most forcible
political writers of the state, The Re
FLECToR is pleased TO see Mr.. Hart
back ia the editorial harness and pre-
diets that J. w. will make the Little
Sdndpomder red hot for the Wilson
following. The first number of the
paper will be issued about Friday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Fresh home grown
Buckwheat at Bone
brake & Rice'S
Notice.

The Township Board of Flora twp,
Dickinson county, Kas., will, from the
next thirty days from date hereof, re-
ceive sealed proposals for the erection
of bridge over Mud creek, on the
north line of section No. 80. Plans and
specifications may be found with the
Town Clerk (H. G.. Harvey. a good
and sufficient bond must accompany
each bid. The Board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids. Dated this
31st day of July, 1886.
By order of the Board.
II. G. HARVEY, Clerk.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Mr.. d. w. Jacoby, an agreeable,
courteous and a most prompt business
man, who has so faithfully managed
the branch Office of the Lombard In
vestment Company of this city, has re-
signed his position. Mr.. J. &. Cochran
of Kansas City, takes his place, and the
REFLECTOR takes pleasure in introduce
ing him to its readers, and at the same
time saying to them that for loans,
either on farm or city property, this
company stands among the very best in
the country.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
e are Glad to note that the Kansa

e are glad to note that the Kansas
\. -dical and Surgical Infirmary has
been located here by C. II. lakewood,
N. d. This infrmary should be en-
couraged by every one, for it will be
quite an advantage to our town, as it
will be to those afflicted. In this in
Urinary are treated all kinds of acute
and chronic medical and surgical cases.
Dr.. lakewood has had quite large ex-
perience both in private and hospital
practice.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

j. s. DCRKEE,
City Treasurer Of Abilene, Kas.
The street commissioners report was
received and approved.
The action of the school board, by
which said board made a levy or Is
mills on dollar for school purposes
and ] mill for sinking fund, was ap-
proved by the council.
The council made the following levies:
10 mills for city purposes; mills for
street purposes mill for sinking fund
for township bonds.
j. c. RoYER, City Clerk.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The senior editor and family were IN
deed made glad Wednesday, by the re-
turn of their daughter Claudia from an
eight weeks visit with relatives in
Denver, Greenland and Georgetown,
Colorado.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

J. L. Stalker, wife and two beautiful
little cherubs, of Clayton, Illinois, are
visiting for a few days, b. L. Strother
and family. They have been on a pleas
ure trip to Colorado, and are on their
way home. j. l.. is one OF the
wide awake and successful! newspaper
men of his state,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The managers of the Fair Associa-
ton have unanimously agreed that
gambling of all kinds will be strictly
forbidden, and no games of chance
viii be allowed on the grounds. Fair
u. 31St to Sept. Sd.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Legal Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition win
City Council OF Abilene, Kansas on Fr;5iay the
18th day OF August, A D. 1885, praying for the M,
vacation OF the alley lying between lot . and Iot
3 on North Cedar street, In Augustine Le-
ton 20 the said City OF Abilene, and TO yaeate
the alley between lot % and Loo ~ on Broadyav
street, in Augustine Lebold's SUBDIVISION n
Thompson 81 McCoy's addition to the said CITY OF
Aplene. ISAAC SHocKEY
j. r. AUGUSTINE.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Mr.. Ed. ID. Houser, of Pittsburg, Pa.
was a guest of his old friends, Dr. Eel
ty and Rev. Bowers, last Saturday,
MIR. IL. was on his way to Colorado for
his health.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

A large white platter was shown us
the other day, belonging to L. III. Lifts,
it was family relic, being in the
family for over one hundred and ten
years, 1t had become quite yellow from
age but was just as perfect as when
first made-nOt having single crack or
break in it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Anderson,s majority over all

The frame depot building has been
moved to the south side of the railroad
track, and will be used for freight only
In the future, On the ground where
the.old building stood will be erected a
brick building, to be used for a baggage
and express Office,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Take Notice Comrades G.. q. E.

There will be a grand old fashioned
Camp Fire of Post No. So, G. A. R., on
the Goth and q of this month. All adj
jacent posts and ex-soldiers are invited
to attend and have a grand good re-
union. By order of Committee.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

w. l.. Cooley's show cases are now
filled with rich, rare and elegant jewel
ny. 1t VIII be quite treat for any of
our readers to visit his place of business
and take look at his full line of gold
and silver watches, from $500 to $3.50,
CHAINS, charms, rings, silverware. etc.,
everything of the latest patterns, and
perfectly elegant in their designs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Ingersolism, Ice Cream and Cake.

Elder W. Ii, Bowles will deliver his
lecture on Ingersolism in the big tent
at Sutphen's mills, Thursday night,
August 10Th. Each ticket holder will
be served with a dish of ice cream and
cake free of charge.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Contractors Take Notice.

Please take notice that sealed bids
will be received on Saturday, August
IA, 1856, at the city clerks Office, at
half-past one o'clock, for work to be
done in grading and draining that part
of the city west of Mud creek.
\. w. RICE, Mayor.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Tie editor of the western Times pub
lished at Scott City, Kas., being can
didate for Probate Judge has withdrawn
from the paper until after election and
placed it in the hands of Ed. Harring-
ton, an Abilene boy, and by the way,
Ed. is No. l. printer and an easy and
graceful writer. Whoop the Times up
Ed
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

All premiums awarded at the coming
fair Aug. 31st to Sept. Sd will be paid
in full, rain or shine," and will not
be contingent upon the weather. atten-
dance or receipts.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The ladies of the Baptist church will
give a moonlight festival on the lawn
adjoining the Baptist church on the
north. this Thursday evening. If you
wish to enjoy a pleasant time, attend.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Judge Wagstaff, the peer of any
judge in the state of Kansas, placed A.
Smith Deviney, of Olathe, in nOmina-
ton for the office of attorney general,
and vouched for his ability and integ-
rity.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The Abilene Gazette says it is loaded
with questions to fire at George W.
Martin, This is perfectly proper You
know it takes fool to ask questions
and wise man to answer.-JIaactiOn
Gin Union.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
ARSTRACTSI

have complete and reliable set o
Abstracts of lands and lots in Dickin
son County, which are brought up to
date every day. If you want an abstract
call and see me.
J. II. BRADY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

James Wilson, who resided in Buck
eye township for several years, now of
Frankfort, Marshall county, Kansas,
was visiting his brother, V. p. Wilson,
and other friends, for the last week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The Great Western Circus gave our
city a call, and showed two days to a
good business, and gave the best of
Satisfaction to all who attended. No
street fakirs or gamblers allowed with
this show.-EllSworth Democrat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Get your fine horses, cows, hogs,
sheep, apples, pears, grapes, water
melons, pumpkins, &C., ready for the
fair. Thousands of people will be there
to see them. Fair Aug. 31st to Sept.
I'd
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Geo. Rareus ia the father of a bran
new boy baby, who arrived in this city
last Monday morning. George, name
him Thomas Moonlight Barcus.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Ed. Clark, who worked with Paul X
Jacobs last year, and was sick for a
long time last fall with typhoid fever,
was in the city last Monday, looking
hale and hearty,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECU-
ton issued by the Clerk Of the District
Court of Davis County, State OF Kansas, IN a
cause pending, therein, wherein s. E. Poor Is
plaintiff, and ]. A. Colby is Defendant VIII, On
Monday, Aug, 18th, 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-w1t:
lots sixteen (I6) and seventeen 40 in the town
now CITY OF Chapman In Dickinson county, State
OF kansas The said real estate VIII be said pur-
suant to the Judgment Of the Court In said cause
recfted In said execution
witness my hand this 18th day OF July A. d.
1895 u. MILLER,
3-5t. Shertn OF Dickinson county Kan.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Moonlight Clubs.

Last Monday evening a Moonlight
club was organized in Abilene, with a
membership Of nearly one hundred.
w. J. Winfield was elected president
B. l.. Strother first vice president, G..
W. Brilliant second vice president, A.
III. Martin secretary, anu C. W. Burton
treasurer. Speeches were made by
Messrs. Seeds, Smalley, Richardson
and others. The following preamble
was adopted:
1--WE, the undersigned, voters of
Dickinson county, Kansas, do pledge
answering support in aid of the cleo
ton of that patriot and soldier, Colonel
Thomas Moonlight, for governor"
The club adjourned to meet next
Monday evening at o'clock, sharp, at
Smiths hall. A cordial invitation is
extended to one and all to meet with
the club, sign the roll, and work and
vote for our gallant Tom.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

An even 81 600 worth of dogs were
hauled through this town to Harrington
to be placed in training for a bird hunt
to take place near Abilene this fall
Hope DispGteh,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Mr.. Richard Waring, our popular
County Clerk. and wife, and Dir. L.
Pisle and wife, left Thursday for a few
weeks visit to ElDOrado Springs, Mo-
These springs are quite summer re-
sort and no doubt but they will recuper-
ate in health and have fine time gen.
orally.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Mr., Y. =, Wilson was showing some
very fine oats to our farmers last Satur-
day. which was raised on Mr.. Purvis'
farm at Atwood, Colorado.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Teas! Teas! Teas!

Fourteen different kind of Teas at the
Abilene Tea store. Can suit the most
fastidious taste, if not, will gladly ex-
change teas until taste is suited.
T.. G.. SAX.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Mrs. George ralfrey returned from
her Illinois visit last Saturday, and was
heartily welcomed back by her many
friends.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The Great Western Circus will ex-
hibit in Abilene Fridry and Saturday
of this week. Several papers in cities
where the Great Western has exhibited
speak very highly of the show.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Mrs. Geo. W. Palfrey returned last
week from a two months visit east.
She was warmly welcomed by her
friends, and especially by the congrega-
ton of st. Johns Episcopal church,
where there has been vacant organ
STOOL during most of her absence.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

If DR.. Williams theory is right as TO
the "whole world coming to Kansas,
we guesa her borders will have to be
extended, Just little, ell!
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Frank Strickrott, of Logan township,
is the happy father of a ten and half
pound baby girl, born August I'd last.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Read F. Ct. Haas s. Sons ad They
are selling their entire stock of dry
goods, notions, etc., at cost.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Charlie HOugh, a typo in the RE
FLFCToR Office, left last Thursday for a
two weeks visit to his home folks and
friends in Clayton, Illinois.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
B. II. D'HUY, PHI. G.
Opposite Depot.

Nearly every person that attended
the Great Western Circus spoke in the
highest terms of the performance
Ellsworth Democrat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Miss Barbara HOffe, of Ransom, Pa,
who has been visiting friends in Abb,
lene, returned home Monday evening.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Council Proceedings.

At the city council meeting held
August 6, 1856, Mayor Rice, Council
men Lifts, Brown, Brilliant Bert and
Scherer, and City Attorney Seeds were
present. The minutes of July 2, 1886,
We're read and approved as read. Quite
a number of bills were allowed. Mr..
Anderson, city engineer, made report
recommending a plan for the drainage
of the west part of the city. Mr.. Lifts
moved that the mayor and street COM
missioner be authorised to contract
with parties to carry out said plan. The
following is the report of the treasurer
which was received and approved:
FINANCIAL REPORT
OF j. S. Durkee, City Treasurer of Abilene for
the quarter ending July 18th 1886 inclusive