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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-23

A FRENcg physician asserts that he
slas discovered a soporilic whose effects
car be exactly limited to the time re-
'quired. This will, he says, enable tray
,elers to sleep comfortably and conf
fiently during a journey. He measures
his doses by miles. Thus you can take
a fifty mile dose before starting on a
railway journey, and open your eyes,
pleasantly refreshed, at your proper
station.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-23
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Dead.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April s.-Mrs. Rose
Garland Clemens, a %well-known writer for
magazines, died here Wednesday, in her
'wenty-sevcnth year.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-04-23

A large number of cattle are report
ed to be dying of starvation in various
parts of the Choctaw and Cherokee
Nations. in the Indian Territory.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Dedication.

The Presbyterian church at Carlton,
Dickinson county, Kan. will be dedi-
Gated on the 10Th inst. The following
ministers have been invited to be
present and assist in the dedication :
Rev. Warren Mayo. Mankato, Kan. 4;
Rev. William y. Simkins, Salina; Rev
j. r. Cooper, Solomon City; Rev. f.
S. Altman, Cheever: Rev. Webb, Carl
ton.
The building committee speak in the
highest terms of Mr.. George W. Minich,
contractor, and recommend him to any
and all who desire first-claSS work. He
is a gentleman in his dealings and
honest in his work, all of which is first
class and completed OIL time.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

The Chicago Inter Ocean publishes
two columns intended to demonstrate
that 1.-THE knights of Labor or the Uni
ted States government must perish, >
which is nonsense. The Knights of
Labor are at present conducting them
selves quietly and decorously, and so
long as thew continue to do so the gov
eminent will not interfere with them.
Chicago Knights of Labor may be a
bad lot, but as a rule they are no worse
than Chicago pork packers and manu-
facturers OF bogus butter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Execnfnr's Sale.

In the matter OF the estate OF samuel Thomas
deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that l will, on Friday,
December nth, A. ID. 1886, at ten O'Clock a. m,
sell at public sale, on the a. E. 4 sec. H. twp. IL,
range z, in Dickinson county, Kansas, all OF the
following described personal property belonging
TO the estate OF Samuel Thomas, deceased, 10
wit: good family bay horse, nine years old;
! buggy and harness, II grain sacks, stove and
pipe, hedge drill and roller, hedge pillow, 2 old
TRUNKS, cupDoaId, 8 wash tubs, 2 eEalrs, noe,
trunk and clothing, fork, single barrel shot
gun
All sums not exceeding $500 cash on all sums
exceeding $500 cre1itS will be given, on approved
notes with security, at 10 per cent. OF not less
that three nor more than nine months.
EPHRAIN FIsCRL, Executor.
At the same time and place viii also be sold
sorrel colt, two years old and ! black horse,
Twelve years old Terms made known at time OF
;ale. 1871
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
PETITION.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council Of
the citU of Abilene Kansas:

NE clty OF Abilene, Kansas:
We, the undersigned, your petitioners, being
resident taxpayers OF Abilene, city OF the sec
ond class OF the State OF Kansas, respectfully
petition your honorable body TO submit to the
qualified electors OF said city, for their accep-
tatce or rejection, at special election to be Or
deIed by your honorable body, under and in pur-
suGnce OF the laws OF the State OF Kansas, and
an act entitled IAN Act TO authorize cities OF the
rrst and second class TO issue bonds for the pur-
pose OF aiding railroad companies in securing and
paving for lands for right-Of-way, depot grounds
and terminal facilities" which took effect Feb
ruhry 10Th, 1886, the following proposition upon
the terms and conditions herein specified 10 wit:
Snail the city of Abilene, in the State of Kan
saS, aid the Chicago, Kansas and Western Rail-
road Company, which Company proposes TO con-
city, as hereinafter specified in securing and pay
ing for land for r1ght-of-way, depot grounds and
terminal facilities. by Issuing TO said company
the bonds OF said city In the amount OF Twenty
Thousand Dollars, which said bonds shall be OF
the denomination OF One Thousand Dollars each,
and be payable at the fiscal agency OF the State
OF Kansas, IN New York City, thirty years from |
The date OF their issue, and bear interest at the
rate OF SIX per cent per annum, the same 10 be |
paid semi-annually, the interest thereon TO be |
evidenced by coupons thereto attached, payable /
bonds shall be issued TO said railroad Company /
until its line OF railroad shall be completed and In
operation through the said city OF Abilene with
suitable freight and passenger depot and station
"a SAID city OF Abilene, at some point east OF Mud
Creek in city limits
The forms OF ballots to be used at said election
snail be''For the issuance OF bonds TO theChicago,
Kansas and Western Railroad Company" and
Against the issuance OF bonds 70 the Chicago,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Notice of Appointment.

The State OF Kansas,
Dickinson County; o.
In the matter OF the estate Of Hiram L. Swain,
deceased, late of Dickinson county Kansas
NOTICE Is hereby given, that on the 18th day OF
June, A. D., 1886, the undersigned was, by the
Probate Court OF Dickinson county, Kansas, duy
appointed and qualified as Administrative of the
estate OF Hiram L. Swain, late of Dickinson
county, deceased. All Parties interested in said
es ate viii take notice Sand govern themselves
accordingly.
SIRLOMA B. SWAIN,
Administrators.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

The handsomest line of albums il
town at Shaler'S.
A nice line of fancy articles designed
for holiday presents. at
". IL. SMITH & Co.'S.
Bronze and brass fancy goods at
Shal3T' ).
All grades Of warm winter under
wear. ranging in price from as cents to
SOC per suit at
BERT & MARTINS.
Leather goods at Shaler's.
Silk muffiers, an endless assortment.
new and stylish, at
w. II. SMITH & Co.'S.
Pcrfumery cases at Shaler's.
We intend to close out our entire line
OF hats and caps, rs we are not going to
carry item in stock any longer. You
can buy any style of hat or cap at
cost price. If you wish to save money
In headgear, call on us.
BERT & MARTIN.
Elegant dressing cases at Shaler's,
Buy ticket in Bonebrake & Rice,s
gun drawing before they are all gone.
Toilet cases at Shaler's.
Six handkerchiefs. new and beauti-
FIJI, at w. II. SMITH & Co.'S.
\ saving from % to 80 per cent. can
be made by purchasing your dry goods
and lotions at Bert & Martins. This
big cut will last until January 1st.
Invest in ticket in Boardman &
Co. S grand New Years eve drawing.
Three hundred tickets at SI.OO each.
Prizes, the best buggy il the firms
stock, Il stylish canopy top cart. a Cor
don cutter and a complete set of single
harness.
Perfumery cases at Shaler's.
\ nice line of articles suitable for
Christmas presents. at
W. II. SMITH d Co.'S.
Call at, or send to F. II, Boardman &
Co. for a S1.OO ticket in their grand
~NSh L CCI . ldNlIlSs
Headquarters for Christmas novelties
at Shaler's postOfice drug store.
a Christmas or New Years dinner
viii emily be perfect with the finest gilt
edged butter. Bert & Martin sell the |
best IN the city.
Boardman Il Co. offer the finest
Drggy in their stock as first prize in |
heir grand drawing.
Christmas goods at cost, at ShaIer's. |
The incest line of ladies hand satcbels
n the city, and the cheapest. Elegant
blush and leather. Get one as a Christ
mss present for your best girl. wife.
mother or sister. BERT & MARTIN,
One hammerless, Leftover. double
'reech-loading shot gun, Damascus
'arTel, choked and warranted to be
worth the price, with 100 brass shells
nj leather case, $4,000, at the great
un sale, at Bonebrake s. Rice's. Dec.
4. 1856.
Fire plush and bronze goods at
haler's.
Rubber sheeting in all widths at the
daylight Store" of
W. II. SMITH & Co.
Bonebrake & Rice's $3.50 gun draw t
lg. Don't miss the chance. Tickets !
LOO.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Parties in arrears with this Office on
account of subscription, will confer a
special favor on us by paying the same
at their earliest possible convenience.
The amounts to each Individual are
generally small; but to us, in the aggre-
gate, amount to a very considerable
sum. We hope our friends will gener-
ously respond to this request.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
For fine Christmas
goods call at J. B.
Cases.

The directors of the Abilene Improve
ment Company appointed three ap-
praisers for the unsOld lots in Highland
addition, and authorized the secretary
to sell them. While he sells at an adj
vance in price, Finley sells groceries
ard dry goods until Dec. Goth at dis
count.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Don't purch a sc
your holiday goods
until you examine
Cases stock.
Real Estate Poom.

since the voting of the bonds real
estate has been booming right along
every day, so that it has become almost
unsafe to set any price, unless holders
really desire to sell. Finley appears to
De the happiest man in town. AS real
estate goes up, down goes his prices on
aiy goods and groceries, and you see
nun jumping around the counters put-
ting up goods as if he had the whole
trade of the county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Publication Notice.

u K a Laaq D enG 3D. s issS No. sasl.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention TO make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court at Abilene, Kansas, on January 18th,
1881, viz:
E. W. Stevens II. E., ,ls9,
for the n. W. 4 of y. W. n Of Section II, Town
Is. s. OF Range l Z. He names the following
witnesses toprove his continuous residence npon,
and Cultivation Of said land, viz: John McNaul,
Amsy Jefcoats, Andrew Lasure and Andrew
Reddick, Of Abilene Kansas.
8. u. PALAKB, Register.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Third Party Prohibitionists.

The Prohibitionists of Dickinson
county are alive, the last election did
not bury them; and Finley is alive, the
voting of the railroad bonds did not
bury him. If you want to be convinced
of the fact just drop into his store and
supply yourself with dry goods and
groceries, before inventory time, Dec.
18th.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Signs Of harmony in aid of tariff re-
form and winning effort to pass Mr..
Morrison's bill through the House are
most encouraging. With determine
ton to succeed, victory in the Senate
also at this session is by no means i'm
possible.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

There is a report that Congressman
Reagan and Senator Cullom will strive
to reach a compromise on the Inter-
State Commerce question at the COM
ing session. If Reagan doesn't make
too many concessions the result will be
a God-send. 1t will not be all that is
needed, but it will be breaking of the
ice
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

1t is claimed that LeavenwOrth
spends for whisky S936,OO annually,
and Topeka $4,000. These figures, if
true, for such stuff is disgrace to any
city. If town or city cannot boast of
anything better, let them quit.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

The New Jersey Republicans have
got out ''stop thief cry in the shape
of an offer of 1000 reward for the
capture of alleged ballot-box fxers in
Camden county. The Republicans
know better than any other people in
the world how to work the 'stop thief
racket, but it is getting to be very
chestnutty.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Only 10 Cents.

Bonebrake & Rice have started 10
cent counter of articles out of their
stock, nearly everything costing that
amount or more. Everybody invited
to inspect their counter, and you will
certainly be benefited, as it is scheme
to close out a lot of stock that has &C
cumulated, and is worth more money.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Abilene's Boom.

We are glad to see the rise in real
estate, and business reviving among the
merchants. The voting of the bonds
and securing the wagon factory has ac-
cOmpiiShed wonders. But the greatest
wonder is how Finley sells his goods so
cheap. We advise our readers to buy
before Christmas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
What We Would Like To Know

How it is the Prohibition nominee
for Congress can run a Republican
paper, woman suffragiSt write the
locals, and Finley, the nominee for the
Prohibition representative, advertise in
a Democratic paper to sell goods so
cheap. For it is fact as our readers
can testify from personal knowledge.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

The school population of Kansas is
nearly half million, which is taught
by 1878 public school teachers, in 6,781
school houses, whose salaries are paid
out of school fund Of $4,476, 791.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

The real estate boom in Abilene for
the last week shows an increase of
sales over the previous week of nearly
20 per cent.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Bob" Taylor, governOr-elect of
Tennessee, says Democracy was never
in as good shape in that State, and that
business could not well be better.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

The Cincinnati Enquirer says MI.
Blaine may not be nominated for the
presidency, but his organs will kill the
Republican party if he is not.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Who says times are hard? AT
meeting in Omaha last Sunday, Sam
Jones raised $4,000 for the Y. NJ. C. A.
in that city,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

The prohibition vote this year is esti-
mated to be $4,000. This is nearly
double the vote cast for st. John in
1884.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
ORDER.

UhDER.
WHEREAS A petition signed by D. r. Gorden
and two hundred and eighty-eight other per-
sons, the same being more than two-ffths OF the
resident taxpayers of the city of Abilene. State
ana Council OF the CITY OF Abilene, asking that a
special election be called and ordered In said city
for the purpose OF voting upon proposition to
issue TO the Chicago, Kansas and Western Rail-
road Company, the bonds OF said city: which Pc
tition, exclusive OF the signatures, is In words
and figures as follows, to wit:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Case has the choicest
line of Christmas
goods in the city.
Case has the choic-
est line of Christmas
goods in the city.
Notice to Voters.

Please take notice that the Poll books for roofs.
tTst.on viii close on Tuesday evening nee 81
rs t6So. All voters who have not registered during
please call at the City Clerks Office and &c ~
You are properly registered. anu seo 'iiA'
lSAALI &c. RoyER, City Clerk.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Al is booming, and real estate is
being light for on all sides.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Would it not pay better to give more
attention to securing manufactures for
the city than in laying out so many new
additions ?
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Don't purcha
your holiday goods
until you examine
CASES stock.

Underwear, all grades, sizes and
prices: for ladies, children and gentle
Ihen, at ". II. SMITH & Co.'s.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Salina! Why, where is Salina? Oh,
it is a little town some thirty miles
west of the booming city of Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Proclamation and Notice of Election

WHEREAS, On the sth day OF December, 1886.
the Mayor and Council Of the city OF Abilene.
state OF Kansas, made an order OF which the fol-
lowing is copy:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
NUMBERS ARE $l,0O EACH.

The above guns all put in low price and well
worth the prices named Drawing take place December 24th
O'Clock Bonebake Rces store Abilene This
chance fine nothing tickets
already spoken from the country and lovers
generally If the worth what have
them and your numbers
money! and numbers selected sold will other num-
bers for you You stand a chance $4,000 for $780,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
A. E. BISHOP & co.
$4,000.

The greatest earh Lottery
one worth the This is is no nmbup but genuine drawing with
prizes aggegag s55OOO with capital prize of $4,000 They
in their regular order as follows:
ICAPITAL PRIZE
One 1eewre Hammeress Double price $5OO with 100 brass
shells, 5000; one leather value $500.
I'D Prize.
guage loading gum walnut
stock white cover paper shells; actual
bottom price, $500.
I'D PRIZE.
Spencer repeating gum eath
er trmmed actna value s650O
4th PRIZE.
the money have stock fine white with
this gum Bottom price, $4,000
9th PRIZE.
semhammeess single breecoang guage with
eoadng This cheap but frst respect Reg
uar price everywhere $500
9th PRIZE.
One fine English double barrel bechoading rubber butt plate
pistol grip redoubling lock- and warranted; $500
9TH PRIZE.
cbre, double action improved Smith Wesson re-
volver, with 100 cartridges price, $500.
9th PRIZE.
cabre rfe finely latest improved
with 100 cartridges price, $4,000.
9th PRIZE.
double loading action price $500
Tenth Prize same above price $780,
Eleventh prize same as above, price $500
Twelfth prize, above, price $780,
Thirteenth prize, same as above, price $500.
Ten single barrel muz loading guns price eaeh
Twentyiourh prize, sole leather case hold Shells
rice, $500.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Now, therefore, l. the undersigned, Mayor Of
Abilene, in the State OF Kansas, by virtue OF the
authority in me vested by law and in obedience
TO the aforesaid order OF the Mayor and Council
of said city OF Abilene, do hereby proclaim and
give notice that special election Will be held IN
said city on the 31St day OF December, a D., 1885,
upon the proposition as set forth in the foregoing
order OF the Mayor and Council of the said city
and in the manner and form as therein set forth,
and that said election will be held and the returns
made and the result aScertained In the same
manner as provided by law for general elections;
and that said election will be held In the first
ward of said city at Smiths Hall; and do hereby
appoint ID. &. Smith, r A. Brown and NJ. Hof-
man to act judges OF said election in said ward
of said city; and do hereby appoint j. +. Angus
tine and W. II. flanagan TO act as clerks Of said
election in said ward Of said city; and that said
election will be held in the Second ward of said
city at KnOx'S coal office; and do hereby appoint
F. A. White, G. c. Sterl and Fl. II. Floyd TO act as
judges of said election in said ward; and do here
by appoint j. B. Case and John Johntz to act as
clerks OF said election III said ward and that said
election will be held in the Third ward of said
appoint ID. L. Pise, NJ. II. Bert and j. II. Long
TO act as judges OF said election in said wand of
said city; and do hereby appoint j. C. Roger
and w. l. Miller TO act as clerks of said election
in said ward; and that said election will be held
in the Fourth ward of said city at Geo. E. Shear
er's residence; and do hereby appoint G. w.
Brilliant q. Z. Shearer and j. b. Marfeld to act
as judges OF said election in said ward Of said
city; and do hereby appoint d. W. Howard and
d. Martin TO act as clerks Of said election in
said ward.
Done at the Mayors Office in the City Of Abilene |
IN the County Of Dickinson, State Of Kansas, this
A. W. RICE,
Mayor Of the City of Abilene. /
Attest: j. c. ROVER, City Clerk.
SEAL
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
ABILENE REFLECTOR.
D. L. eTROTUER.

.. L. sTRoTHER. HENRY LITTs.
STROTHER & LIFTS,
EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Kansas and Western Railroad Company

IT is THEREFORE, By the Mayor and Council of
the city of Abilene, State OF Kansas, ordered and
directed that special election be held in said
city of Abilene, State OF Kansas, on the 31st day
proposition to issue to the Chicago, Kansas and
Western Railroad Company, the bonds OF said
city TO the amount Of $4,000, on the conditions
contained in said petition, shall be adopted or re-
jected. The special election shall be held and
returns made and.reSult ascertained and declared
in the same manner as provided by law for gen.
eral elections. The ballots to be used in said
election for and against said proposition shall be
ofthe form and contain the words stated in said
petition. Three weeks notice of said election
shall be first given, according to law, and the
Mayor of the said city OF Abilene is hereby or
dered and directed to give said notice and make
due proclamation of said election.
Done at Abilene, Kansas, this sth day Of De.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-18
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Eastern Atandarar,

N and after "Wednesday, a.,
~ 1886, Passenger trains v SR'g
Annapolis, daily, Except Sund"r w !. "a
LEAVE ANNAPOLIS
at GAO a. M, and 1905 n m 40.
p. M. Arrive at Annapolis a. s q.u
and Las p. m. and 5 so n. m
SUNDAY Trans
Leave as follows S.30a m -.
p. m. Arrive at Annapolis at ~" ~ !.
m. and CPS p. IN. V@
Through coaches are run on al =, i.
above trains between Baltimore AMI
narolis. y 'uo 5
Through freight from Raltimo,o N
Local Freight Trains leave An,'s
Tuesdays and Fridays at 9OOa m
Freight will be transported Al r.,
est rates, and will be received n pg' "
more for Shipment to Annapolis ., Y,
as 600 n. m. =
p. m. j. WILSON BROWN
President and Sus
j. ~. BRowN. Gen. Ticket Au y
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-18
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Evening Capital.
SATURDAY. Sept. Is. 1886.
Shots From Our Revolver.

Never, no never, can one wo-
man love another who has a
prettier dress or a finer carriage.
Carrots are good for the COM
plexion. The rating is accor-
ding to the number of carrots
fine.
Never laugh when you ought
to cry. When You ought to
laugh, laugh and no fuss about
it.
Unquestionably the last lady
in the land-the latest-born girl
baby; but don't you tell her
father.
Girls in olden time were soft
after the knights OF the road
they prefer the knights OF the
railroad now.
Nothing earthly should COM
mand more OF your attention
than your body-care for it as
you wish to stay with it.
President Cleveland b it e s
when the bait pleases. Sundry
nominations and Miss F.'s
angling or angeling.
TO find out which way the
wind is, kiss the clerk of the
kitchen accidentally in the dark.
Your wife will inform you.
Barnum will be an octogena-
rian when he lived as many
more single years as he will
then have lived scores. What
is his age!
The men who own England
contribute annually 5000, 600 for
Sunday schools and missions. -
The men who work England
give $4,000, 1000.
Testimonials as to character:
This is genuine cow butter"
This is Vermont maple sugar"
This is genuine bee honey. -
"This is genuine cider vinegar.