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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
Chapman Items.

y dance took place at the south side
skating rink last Monday evening.
Where is the dramatic club that was
in process of organization?
The present made by an esteemed
fellOW-citiZen to another in our town
has been fully and duly appreciated
The giver, NJ. L. Sheldon, Esq, one OF
our heaviest corn buyers in this part of
the state, may congratulate himself
that he not only has the best wishes
of the recipient of the above mentioned
present, but also the many good wishes
of the people of the young city he has
done so much to help build up and en-
courage.
The eldest inhabitants say that the
last spell of weather. is the coolest
ever known in Kansas. 1t froze up the
cellars, pumps, potatoes and apples,
stopped the trade at the stores, and
even got so cold Tor the blizzard was so
bad) that it ruined the gossip business
entirely. When the blizzard gets to be
such ripper that the tell-tale loving
gOSSipper can't get out on her daily
beat, then these old settlers were safe
i'll saying that nothing had ever 'brOke
loose" i'll these parts which could excel
the storm for fiercenesS and violence.
Mrs. Morrill, visited her relatives in
Abilene last week.
Mrs. j. b. Carpenter paid her rela-
tives, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. 7. Ellison and
family of Abilene, four days visit last
week.
The scholars in the higher depart
ment, or upper grade of our school, have
organized debating society.
Since the vote on the railroad ques-
ton our folks, down on this side of the
county, felt rather shaken up. They
have not dOnned any mourning robes,
nor are they sitting down and snarling
about the matter, but they feel as if
they are beaten and have got to help
Abilene pay the tax to grow fat upon,
and that the Abilene voters must re-
member future claims, should the east
ern line of townships ask any.
An old cOlOred man once said, Il has
allus took pertickeler an exclusive no
tbs, dat wen | lived fru de mont OBJ
March, allus held on ter life nigh on
ter de hull year afterwards" Now if
this old darkey prOgnOsticator of life
had been here through the last cold
weather he would have wilted and
prayed like unto the old darkey who
went on the ice to freeze himself to
death to spite his wife, as follows:
"GOr nifty, dat ar woman is jest enuff
ter worrit dis pO' ole niger to def,
but for de Lor' sake les put off dis
freezin' scrape until it come warm
smell -
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
Garfield Gatherings.

News is scarce, but our stockmen are
smiling over the melting snow.
Mr.. Pearl lost three fine 3-year-old
steers during the storm.
1t is thought by his neighbors that
Jim Guest will survive. It's girl and
weighs 10 pounds.
Mr.. J. NJ. Hosie has been quite sick
for several days, but is improving at
this time.
G. W. Aspley returned home from
Nashville His, last Thursday.
Wolf hunting is the latest sport with
the boys.
\. S. Woolverton has a very sick
horse. His disease is thought to be
lung fever.
There will be meeting at the Pearl
school house next Sunday afternoon at
go, for the purpose of organizing an
Union Sunday School. All are invited
to attend and take part in the exercises.
Mr.. /. Stark, who has been quite sick
for several weeks with rheumatic" is
able to be UP again.
The Pearl Literary Society is in a
f1ourishing condition. The question
for discussion Thursday evening, the
18th: Resolved, that dancing is inju-
rious to any community and should be
prohibited" Eyerybod invited.
We are glad to see Frank Pearl out
again after several weeks sickness.
Rev. George Merriam preached an
able sermon last Sunday at Bonacord.
BOGUS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
Carlton Items.

Our silence for the last few weeks
should not be taken as sign of forget
fulneSs. We've simply been ''snOw
bound" The people who get mail at
Carlton are anxious to know why it is
that mail from Abilene can get to Mid
way and not to their 2. o.
We've had no trains since last Tues
day and the people are out of coal. A
few trips now to Abilene for fuel and
railroad facilities will be dOubly appre-
ciated.
Although this part of the county
voted almost sOlidly against the railroad
bonds the voters are taking the result
very cheerfully and are looking more
carefully now for the advantages than
they did before.
Quite a number of our young folks,
despite the cold, drove to Archie Will
sons last Wednesday evening and had
a jolly good time. 1t was a little sur
prise to Mr.. Wilson, but he soon braced
up and enjoyed the "Old Virginia reel''
as much as the gayest.
Watt & BaxtOr have fine lot of fat
hogs in the yards ready to ship as soon
as the engine can get here to take them
out.
Miss Addie Smith spent last Satur-
day and Sunday with her sister, Miss
Anna. at ]. F. Bakers.
Our genial neighbOr, Ed. Coleman,
is out introducing A. B. Smiths patent
clOthes-rack. Mr.. Coleman understands
his business and will no doubt give the
household necessity boom.
Rome Watson, the schOolmarms
friend. says he has been ''Dooley'' in
formed that a team and sleigh is the
first best thing to possess nowadays.
Lin c. Baxter and Exline went to
Abilene to-day on pair of hobs. The
boys said they would put on double
header, give the ponies nee drop of the
inyigorator and take chances on getting
through.
Harry Peck is now station agent here.
Harry is young in years as well as in
r. r. business, but being quick at
catching on he'll have no trouble to
get along.
Dick Hunter and Matt Cruel caught
possum few days ago. which is quite
a curiosity to the people of Holland
Creek.
Mr.. VIII Foster has gone on visit to
his old home in Missouri. Mrs. Foster
says it is rather cold weather to be left
q widow.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
a CARD.

EDITORS REFLECTOR
VIII you allow us few lines in YOUR
valuable paper. We represent an az
grleved party, dependent party, vet
withal an influential party.
We are neglected
The teachers of the county are BODY
Tor the general benefit to our youth.
and their institutes as we'll as
annual-are designed for mutual good
and mutual assistance.
Now the fountain cannot rise higher
than Its head. and the rural teacher is.
supposed to be that head in the country.
We have no accusation whatever to-
bring against our already overwOrked.
and under-paid Co. Supt., for we believe
that he is doing all he can do for our
schools.
But we see too much metropolitan
professional oriStOcrdcg and very per
ceptible egotlSm and independence. If
1.-The city schools are head and should
erS above the country schools why
cannot some of that stupendOuSly in
geniOuS talent of some of our city broth
er and sister teachers, and especially
their able Supt., impart some of their
super-intelligence and superfluOus pro-
feSsiOnal magnetism to us who are in
the country.
If the country schools are so far in
the rear ~ and the city schools so far
in advance ~, does that say that they
should remain SO.
Does the doctrine of mutual develop
ment suggest this monopoly of profess
siOnal ability?
The Abilene and Enterprise school
supervision have been literally deaf to
the many hearty invitations and en-
treaties of the country teachers their
good promises and loud promises not
withstanding.
Then also, if 1--WE have had over
eighty cases of complaint from the COM
try during the year and WE ,Cant less of
them this gear" Why do not WE make
some perceptible effort at assistance
and improvement, especially to those
who came to school HERE
\ COUNTRY TEACHER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

The REFLECTOR is pleased to an
nOunce that "a Society of Biblical In
quiry" was organized in Grace Chapel
on last Wednesday evening with Rev.
Stauffer as instructor. Twenty-one
members were enrolled and much in
terest manifested. All persons desir-
ing to study Gods word are cordially
invited to connect with the society.
Members are required to come prepared
with a copy of the Bible and Gospel
Hymns. The next meeting will be on
Wednesday evening in Grace Chapel
at 7:2O.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
Mrs. Z. L. Russell.
Sec'y of st Johns Guild.

Maude and her George were in the
parlor and Maud's father, who by the
way, is down on the mugwumps-was
laying down his political tenant to
Maud's George. Il tell you," he ex-
claimed 1.-The democratic and republican
party embody all there is of party man
agement. We don't want any third
party here" THAT is it precisely
papa replied Maud; "a third party is
a nuisance anywhere. Maude's father
counted noses, concluded that he was
the mugwump, and withdrew from the
field.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Supt. DID. HOrnaday, of Abilene,
was in the city Saturday and conducted
the Institute. Mr.. Hornaday is a great
favorite with the scholars and friends
of education in this vicinity; and when
he puts in an appearance an extra ray
of sunshine and happiness seems to
brighten the visage of the Oldest in
habitant as we'll as that of the golded
haired boys and girls.-Herington Tri-
bllae.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

If all the banks and business men in
Abilene would spend their money at
home for printing, the newspaper men
could then do more business with them.
And we venture to say that there is
not an Office in the city but that could
duplicate any of the large orders which
are sent off, for the same money, if not
less. Stick a pin in here, bankers and
business men, and give the REFLECTOR
a chance to do your printing when
ordering again.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

The Omaha, Abilene 6 Wichita rail-
road has been voted subsidies to the
amount of four thousand dollars per
mile, through the counties of Sedgwick,
Marion and Dickinson, and is now
knocking at the door of Clay county
for the same amount. We learn that
an election for voting the bonds will be
called for the middle of February, and
if the people of Clay county are wise to
their own interest they will vote the
amount asked by big majority. The
Clay Center Tines says the road is as
certain to be built as night follows
day.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Every dollar of railroad property
which comes into our county will be
taxed, and will produce an income for
the State, the county, the poor, and in
terest on county bonds. Besides this
they will yield a tax to every township,
and better than all else, they will
yield handsome school tax to every
district through which the railroads
runs, enough to educate every child.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

The long cared animals of the legis-
lature are trying to bray loud enough
to be heard at Washington, in protest
ing against the confirmation of Nelson
F. Acres as Revenue Collector. The
bray is loud and strong, but for no
other reason than that Mr.. Acres is
democrat. The authorities at Wash
ington will understand the braying and
treat it with the contempt which it de-
serves.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

The way prohibition is working in
some parts of Kansas. DR.. 1. May
field, of Randolph, Riley county, plead
guilty to violation of the prohibitOry
law last week. and was fined $1,000 and
sentenced to six months Imprisonment,
c. Bacon, of Leonardville, plead guilty
to a similar charge, and was fined
$500 and sentenced to 80 days imprisOn-
ment.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

AT least three men on the average
jury are bound to disagree with the
rest just to show that they've got
minds of their own; but there is no
disagreement among the women as to
the merits of ''Staff of Life flour.
They are all unanimous in pronouncing
it the ueTy best in the market. Wher-
ever it is used happiness reigns in the
household. For sale by John Bennett,
No. % Cedar street.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
Dillon Items.

The I. S. W. is still showed under.
heavy drifts in all deep cuts. A strong
force are at work clearing the track.
The Vangant Bros. have two car
loads OF sheep and several car loads of
hogs IN the stock yards ready to ship,
but can not get any cars to ship in
owing 10 the SOW drifts.
The R. r. Co. are delivering the
timber at the depot to erect commod-
louS stock yards and this will be the
great stock shipping point on this line
of the road.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

EDITORS OF REFLECTOR-Pleas &C
cept thanks for notice of the Stewart
Grand Concert, for printing dodgers
for it, &c. was requested to make
acknowledgement to the press last
week-but neglected to do so in time
for your issue; and somebody anticipa-
ted me, lover my signature, J in return
ing thanks to the Gazette but inserted
the name of Mrs. r. n. Curtis, as
President of the Guild, instead of Mrs.
E. Curtis.
Mrs. L. L. Russell.
Sec'y of St Johns Guild.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

DIED-On Tuesday, January 10. 1885,
OF dropsy and old age, Mrs. Bryson, the
mother of Mr.. Matthew Bryson of
Cheever twp. Deceased was over So
years of age, the last three of which
have been spent in blindness. She was
quietly consigned to the dust on last
Thursday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

On the first of January according to
S,corn statement made by Mr.. Win
field, business manager of the Gazette,
the circulation of the weekly Gazette in
this county was only ,236. The RE-
FLECToR, not yet three years old, comes
under the wire a length ahead of the
Gazette thus making it the best adver-
Using medium in the county for our
merchants.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Mr.. S. Stein, of Garfield, called last
Saturday and left with us $50 for the
REFLECTOR. While he did not partic-
ularly want the bonds he wishes moth
ing but prosperity to the county and the
REFLECTOR
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Rep. Glenn Bell has been highly
spoken of by many of his constituents
for the manly stand which he has taken
upon legislative matters. Glenn is
making good representative and you
can bet that he will vote his honest
convictions every time, ''let the chips
fall where they may"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

On last Friday evening Mrs. II. G.
Fisher gave most delightful "carpet
bee' at her residence on Cedar street.
and on Tuesday evening it was repeated.
The Baptist choir was among the
happy guests and the music rem
dered contributed much to the enjoy
ment of the occasion. The supper
,yums yum-was the browning event of
the occasion.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Calene, Mcdowell and Konoder,
three of Enterprises most popular young
men, were in town Sunday evening and
Monday morning, their weekly vista
tiOns are no doubt the forerunners of
much good.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

During the late cold weather, GER
tain parties who are well known to a.
j. Markley, have been living on mutton,
and the number of Mr. Markley's
sheep have diminished accordingly.
The REFLECTOR advises the sheep
thief to square up the matter or they
may wish they had butted their heads
against wall,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Nathan Weitzel is spending a few
days at home, he is the western agent
for Woods Reaper and Moving ma
chine company, and is on the road most
of the time, the company is fortunate
in obtaining his services.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Mrs. c. I. Gaddis writes to lady
friend in Abilene, that she is at the
Pawnee agency, Indian T., where
she is conducting school and doing
missionary work among the Indians.
Mrs. Gaddis' address is Pawnee Agency,
1. T., via. Arkansas City, Ark.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Last Monday morning the press rep
resentatives found a new field in which
to exhibit their talents. Mr.. File, of
the Commonwealth, was the first to enter
this new field, and for the first time in
the history of Kansas news reporter
opened the senate with prayer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

The young ladies are busily engaged
preparing costumes for the mask carni-
val Friday evening. ''Old Grimes,
Lawyer Marks and the Fat Man, from
away back will be there, and the young
lady most gOrgeously arrayed may win
a prize in the contest.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

A large number of passengers, stated
as high as 800, were compelled to re-
main at Ellis several days last week in
consequence of the K. 2. being block
ed. The railroad company furnished
two meals day of the best the town
could afford, which consisted of corn
bread, bacon and cOffee.-Salina Re
Dublicdn,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

A charter of 1.-The Free Methodist
Church, of this city was filed with the
secretary of state at Topeka Monday
last with capital of $500. The direct
ors the first year are A. Hulet, R. NJ.
Stephen, G. W. Burnap, Rev. Z. E.
Miller and J. NJ. Cook.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Prohibition and total abstinence are
two very different things. 1t is stated
that one day recently there were over
500 jugs shipped from Kansas City to
towns without saloons in Kansas. Of
course the thermometer playing way
down below zero was the cause of the
call for the jugs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

There is great demand for 1886 cal
endarS.-Er.
We don't want eighteen-hundred and
eighty-siX calendars. 1t is like the
fellow who prayed for barrel of pepper
it is too much.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
Judicious Advertising.

Creates many a new business.
Enlarges many an old business.
Revives many a dull business.
Saves many failing business.
Preserves many a large business.
Secures success in every business
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Il think" said Col. Fizzletop "that
Joining is getting to be too trifling for
anything. He is the LATEST boy in
Abilene"
THAT may be, but he gets up at 6
o'clock in the morning 1 notice." replied
Mrs. FizzletOp.
80, he does that so that he can have
more time to Loaf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

The 22nd anniversary of the Order of
knights of Pythias will be celebrated
by Damon Lodge, No. 6, giving a grand
banquet at the Henry House, Tuesday
evening, Feb. 10th.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

a Company has been organized for
the purpose of publishing another ''long
felt WANT at Hope. The paper is to be
independent in politics and edited by
our townsman A. N. Crazy. Mr.. c. is
an easy and fluent writer and the Re-
FLECToR wishes him success. This
will make the tenth paper published in
Dickinson County.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
B. H. D'HUY, Phi. G.
Opposite Depot.

J. E. Martin, of the Chapman bank,
is now one of the legislature boys he
being elected Docket Clerk of the House,
for which he receives three dollars per
day.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

J. w. Ball, former resident of this
city, now of st. Louis, is in town, he
is still travelling for the st. Louis firm
which he has been connected with for
years. ]. w. always meets with a
warm greeting when in Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

The electric lights are being placed in
the business houses, and just as soon as
the weather moderates so as to place
the wires on the poles the light will be
turned on.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

II. NJ. McKahan the new proprietor
of the tobacco and cigar store corner
Second and Spruce street, remembered
the REFLECTOR Office with box of
choice cigars. Nc. carries a fine line
of goods, call in and see him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

The business houses of this city, by
mutual consent, now close their places
of business at $50 p. m. All who are
in the habit of doing evening trading
will govern themselves accordingly.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

1t matters not which way the chips
may fall the REFLECTOR will ever be
found battling for the right, and the
upbuilding of Abilene, and Dickinson
County,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

The prOtracted meeting held by the
River Brethren closed Sunday evening.
The meetings were well attended, ably
conducted, and have left visible traces
of good accomplished. May their labors
ever be blessed with good results.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Mr.. Erasmus White, substantial
farmer of Logan, was cash caller at
the REFLECTOR Office Saturday. He
was pleased to learn that the bonds car
ried by such good majority.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Do not forget to attend the masked
carnival at the skating rink Friday
evening. This carnival promises to be
very unique and successful, as the cos
tunes will be more elaborate and
amusing than usual, for nearly all the
skaters have expressed themselves to
use more than ordinary care in their
make upS,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

A bill is to be brought before the
legislature to increase the pay of county
superintendent. 1t should pass, for
County Superintendent are the most
poorly salaried officers in the state.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
The Weekly Capital and Farmers
journal

The Weekly Capital and Farmers JOurnsl lie an
eight page ffty-six column prper, published by
j. K Hudson at Topeka, Kas. The Capital is the
official state paper, and gives very complete re-
ports Of the legislature and all the conventions
and associations at the state capitol II contains
a @. a. X. dept and its general and state news
features are strong. 1t is a splendid representa-
tive Kansas paper. Sample copy free. Paper
Will be sentto any address in or out Of Kansas
one year for one dollar. 2-3m-
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Hon. J. L. Burton delivered an adj
dress at the Lincoln Post Fair, Topeka,
last Sunday morning He fairly made
the Hall ring with eloquence and Won
the hearty applause of every one.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

An Atlanta man is dying from the
bite of mule. When a mule becomes
dangerous at both ends, it is time to
PROFOUND the conuRdrum, whittier are
we drifting?"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

Have your prescriptions compounded
at John N. Gleissner's Drug Store, east
side of Broadway, cor. Sd street. 39-ly
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Mr.. NJ. L. Bell, proprietor of the
Capital City File Works at Topeka,
gave the REFLECTOR a pleasant call
while In the city on business last week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

The REFLECTOR has the pleasure of
returning thanks to Hon. John A.
Anderson for a copy of the Compen-
dunn of the Tenth Census of the United
States,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28
For Sale.

Good healthy, thrifty Poland China
pigs, both sexes. Good stock and good
blood. Prices reasonable.
D. TROTT, Abilene, Kan.
Residence, Sec. % WillOwdale.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

Mr.. P. J. Stoddard, secy. and treasur-
er of the Abilene Mill and Elevator
Company, left Tuesday evening for
business trip through Texas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-01-28

VIM. Brack, of Grinnell Kans., will
please accept thanks for Grinnell
papers. The REFLECTOR wishes him
success in his new home.