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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15
Sudden Death.

Just at noon, Tuesday, the report
came flying up the streets that H. II.
Roberts one of Paw Paws old and re-
Spected citizens was dead. Those who
had seen him around all the forenoon
looking well as usual, were shocked
and could hardly believe the sad news,
but it was only too true. He had
started for home about quarter to
twelve; stopped at John Agler's black
smith shop to get a road cart to use
after dinner, drawing it home himself.
He had just arrived at the gate when
he was seen to sink down to the ground.
Assistance reached him almost imme-
diately, and he was found to be con-
sciouS, and able to talk little. He
was carried into the house and laid
upon the sofa. where he almost imme-
diately expired. He had been troubled
with heart disease for several years,
and the exertiOn caused by drawing
the road cart no doubt fastened the
inevitable result.
His family and friends were fully
aware of his condition, yet they hoped
he might be spared to them for many
years, and his sudden death was a
great shock. They have the deep SYM
patty of the entire community in the
affection.
Hendrick II. Roberts was born in
Monmouth county, n. j., Sept. 9th,
1917. Was married to Elizabeth Scott
at Marsville. y. j., Jan. 3lst, 1912.
Moved to Illinois in 1856. lie was the
father of large family seven daughters
and four BOYS: his Oldest son was killed
in the army, and one daughter Mrs.
Eta Lifts died about four years ago at
Abilene Kansas, the rest are living,
and all have arrived at maturity. Mr.
Roberts was a good citizen and re-
spected by all. The funeral services
were held at the Baptist church Thurs
day afternoon at two O'Clock, Rev. III.
T. Gilbert officiating, and the remains
inferred at East Paw Paw.-ComptO1,
(W.,) Record.
H. H. Roberts was the father-in-law
of the Junior editor of the REFLECTOR.
Several years ago he visited at Abilene
where he made many friends who re-
cognized him as a man of sterling
| worth.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15
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There has been added to the member

The idea of constructing line to
connect Abilene with one of the new
towns on the Missouri Pacific in Dick
inson Co. is certainly good one, pro-
vided the right town is selected. We
do not believe in running somebody
else's business down, to build UP our
own, and we do not desire to say any
thing against other towns in the county
but if that branch road is to be sue
cess and an enterprise that will benefit
the largest number of people in the
county, it should be built TO Carlton
and run from there to some point on
the Santa Fe Railroad. We hope some
of our leading citizens will go to abb
lene on the 18th and present this view
of the matter to the meeting. There
should be two railroad centers in this
county, to aid it to its fullest develop
ment. Abilene on the Union Pacific
should be the Other.-Cdrlton Aduocate.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15
Normal Institute.

Next Monday, July 10Th, will be or
ganized the tenth annual Normal Insti-
tute of Dickinson county at the Cen
trail school building in this city. \
large attendance of teachers is already
assured, and this being a fact the Re-
FLECTOR is pleased to make its bow
and with the citizens of Abilene, ex-
tend to those visitors of high character,
culture, intelligence and ability cordial
welcome Every home can add to the
reputation of Abilene's hospitable name
by doing all they can to make this large
gathering of friends and strangers feel
that they are at home, and we believe
that it will be done.
The institute will be conducted
by DR.. p. J. Williams and G. S. Par
menter. the finest institute conductors
in the state, and with their able corps
of assistants the institute which will
last four weeks is bound to be a great
success.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15
Democratic Convention.

A delegate convention Of the Demo
Gratis of Dickinson county will be held at
the Court House, in the city of Abilene
on Saturday, July oath, 1885, at ,
o'clock p. m. for the purpose of select
ing eight delegates and eight alternateS
to represent Dickinson county in the
state Democratic convention which
meets at Leavenworth, Kansas, Aug.
4th, 1886, to nominate candidates for
state officers. Also to select eight del
egates and eight alternates to represent
Dickinson county in the congressional
convention which meets at Clay Center
on the 1st day of September 1886.
The delegates and alternates to the
county convention will be elected or
selected at the places of holding cleo
tions in each voting precinct by the
democratic voters of said precinct in
caucus assembled on Thursday, July
odd, 1886 at 3 o'clock, p. m. The dele
gates and alternateS of each voting
precinct will present credentials signed
by the chairman of the caucus. The
basis of representation is two delegates
and two alternates for each voting pre-
cinct in the county.
w. Ii. E1C1TOLTZ,
Chm Democratic Central Com.
b. l.. STROTHER, Sec'y.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Of course we took in Abilene with
its tremendous demonstration last Mon
day. A stroll around the town revealed
the fact that twelve large brick bust
ness houses and a number of fine resi-
dence houses are now under conStruc-
ton, indicating great activity and pros
perity. Many beautiful and costly resi-
dences with their fine lawns adorn the
town, and the public school building
with its lawn and shade trees presents
an attractive appearance. In short Abb
lene is fine town, Dickinson county
simply magnificent, and the citizens of
both enterprising and generOus.-Jtmc-
ton City Republican.
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LEGAL NOTICE.

To the heirs OF Albert Krause. deceased. Won
are hereby notified that on the 9th day OF july,
A. d. 1886, there was filed In the Probate Court
of the County OF Dickinson, in theState OF Kansas
OF Albert KrauSe, deceased, late OF said Co. OF
Dickinson, which will was executed at Buttstadt
Germany, and duly admitted to probate in
the Granddukal District Court, at said Butts
tadt, Germany; and at the same time was filed
motion praying that said last viii and testament
be admitted 70 record and probate In the Pro-
bate Court OF said Dickinson County, said heirs
are further nouned that said motion will be
heard by said Probate Court at the Court Uonse
In the city Of Abilene In the County OF DIckin-
son aforesaid, on the 9TH day OF September. a. ID.
1886: you will therefore govern yourselves ac-
cordingly.
FRIEDRICH BECKER and
ERSESTINE AMELIA WEIGAND.
b. Chas. 4. Miller, their attorney,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

]. NJ. DERRICK, the gentlemaly and
wide-awake subscription agent for the
Kansas City Times, the best demo
cratiel paper west of the Mississippi,
was in the city Monday and did good
work. The Times leads the van upon
all live issues of the day and is at all
times laboring in the interest of the
people, and it is emphatically the peo-
pies paper.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. Adam KOrn, living south of the
river, is building one of the finest cOun-
try residences in the county, and when
completed will rank with any residence
in Abilene. Mr.. K. came to this
county few years ago poor man,
but by attending strictly to business
and hard work has now the satisfac-
ton of owning a section of fine land,
several hundred head of hogs, cattle,
and large number of fine horses, and
besides having a good prospect for corn
and a fair yield of wheat this year has
five thousand bushels of old wheat in
the barn and enough old corn to feed
for one year. The REFLECTOR is
pleased to congratulate Mr.. X. on his
prosperity, and to show to its readers
what Kansas will do for an industrious
man.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15
b. l.. STRoTHER, Sec'y.

Last Sunday morning DIR. w. a.
Welsher, pastor of the Baptist church,
preached his first anniversary sermon,
besides being instructive and entertain
ing it was more than encouraging to the
members present. When the DR.. was
called the church was only enjoying a
"half Loaf, having only Sunday morn
ing services, but the members felt as if
the field would justify more giving and
more work, so they entered into the
vineyard with a determination to labor
more faithfully for the Master; and the
following shows how successfully their
lahnrs have heen crowned:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15
LEGAL NOTICE.
STATE ON KANSAS, ! CO
Dickinson County. 90

Dickinson County. IS.
In the Probate Court within and for said
County and State.
In the matter OF the estate OF Samuel Thomas
deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that On Saturday, the
cath day OF July, A. ID. IsS6 at 10 a. m OF said
day, at the court room at Abilene In the county
or Dickinson, state OF Kansas, has been appointed
for hearing the application Of Z. Fiscel, praying
that document now on file In said court 1ar-
porting to be the last VIII and teStzzn6nt OF
Samuel Thomas, deceased, be alloySSa as the viii
OF said deceased, and be adralsted TO probate at
therein may appear and contest the same and
show cause II they can, why tho prayer or the
said Z. Fis1S4 Sh0nld not be granted
JAMES CULBERTSON,
W, \ SEEDS Probate Judge
Attorney for E. FiScei.
Dated, June sd, 1885.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15
READ THIS =!

The undersigned is about to start an
exclusive Tea, Coffee, Spice and Baking
Powder trade in Abilene, and will sell
but first-class goods. Will give
a present, or ticket to apply on pres
ent of greater value, with every pur-
chase. Will call at your homes and
show samples of goods and presents,
also take orders for the same.
+. c. SAX.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

1t was grand celebration-such a
one, perhaps, as was never before wit
messed in city west of the Missouri
river. The visiting companies were
entertained by the Abilene Fire De-
partment gratuitously and in a manner
that endeared them to us all. They
are happy lot of gentlemen and were
determined to make their guests equal
ly so. ''-iSUlinG Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

We have been in the real estate bust
ness for number of years and think
that the largest number of deals are
made by trading, and therefore we are
prepared to make all kinds of land
trades for stock or city property. If
you have anything to trade call and see
us. J. III. BRADY & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Those in attendance this week from
Abilene at the National Teachers Asso-
citation, in session at Topeka, are
County Supt. d. d. Hornaday and wife,
w. H. Wagner and wife, j. S. Ford, A.
C. VanDyke, c. N. Harger and Prof.
J. Y. JeWett.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. l.. Z. Hewitt, one of the bright
and promising young men of Pittsburg,
Pa, in company with S. p. Stewart
visited the REFLECTOR a few days ago.
Mr.. Hewitt is a relative of the Stewart
and Seeds families and after visit
ing with them and in the county gen
orally returned home the other day to
give fiattering report of Abilene and
Dickinson county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

In the Chronicle account of our cele-
bration last week we find the following;
The reporters for the REFLECTOR
and Gazette added dignity to the occa-
sion and grace and beauty to the stand. !"
Correct Mrs. Bowman, but we will
let BRO. Benjamin have all of the honor
of tie compliment as to beauty"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. Phil Werthner has been induced
by his friends to give a piano recital
which will be held at the Lutheran
church on Friday next at S o'clock P. NJ
All lovers of good music should be on
hand as Mr.. w. will try by varied pro-
pramme to entertain them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

a young man by the name of \. r.
Mead. who was married in Muscatine,
Iowa, about four months ago, came to
Kansas and located at Gypsum City.
He was in poor health and getting out
of work started out on tramp, bring
ing up at Solomon City, at which place
hisdespondency overcame him and while
in his room at the Cottage Hotel last
Saturday morning committed suicide
by shooting himself.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Ellsworth celebrated her waterwOrks
system, constructed by Fairbanks &
Co., of st. Louis, Wednesday, July II.
The occasion was successful and
grand one, and the city did itself proud
in entertaining her visiting brethren.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

The Gem" Barber Shop, under E.
A. Bishop Il Co.'s store, has been re-
nodded and fitted up in fine shape
All wishing first class shave, hair cut,
shampoo, &C., should give the Gem"
a call. \. RoHRIG e Son.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. W. Z. Seeds, the wide-aWake
city attorney, of Abilene, after making
the speech of the day at the Dillon Gel
ebration Saturday. dropped over to
Hope to shake hands with his army of
friends. Mr.. Seeds, as lawyer and
as gentleman, is rapidly making his
way to the front. He is young man
in whom the people of Dickinson county
and all others who know him place i'm
plicit confidence. Hope Dispatch.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Remember the mass meeting which
has been called to meet at the Court
House next Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock, to take under advisement a
new line of railroad to connect with the
Missouri Pacific at some point in Dick
inson county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. \. Roh1ig'S family arrived from
Illinois last Saturday, and he is now
permanently located here as a citizen.
Those wishing first-clasS barbering
should not fail to patronize Adam and
son, Fred, at the Gem under \. E.
Bishops store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Miss Annie Curtis in company with
her visiting guest Misses Ella Sims and
Carrie Campbell, of Illinois, honored the
REFLECTOR office with visit Tuesday
morning. They were CALAMITY escorted
by our young friend J. E. Brewer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

The REFLECTOR is heartily in SYM
patty with any movement which may
tend to further the interest of Abilene
and Dickinson county, and as we be-
lieve the scheme which our Board of
Trade is now working to accomplish to
be a good one can heartily urge our rea-
ders to take stock and encourage the
matter as much as possible. Read par
ticulars in an article headed, ''Abilene's
Opportunity"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mrs. Mariah Hersey, of Cawker City,
Kas., and whose father was among the
first settlers of this county, is visiting
the families of Squire Barber and d. ID.
Hornaday. Mrs. Hersey is astOnished
at the rapid growth of Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Phil Werther, who was resident OF
Abilene several years ago, has returned.
For the last three years Berlin has been
his home, where under mastery guild
ance he has become a skillful and &C
compliShed musician.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. Tinker, aged Lightweight years,
father of Mrs. Jacob Augustine and
Mrs. J. NJ. Hodge died at the latters
residence last Saturday morning. This
old and worthy gentleman leaves many
warm friends to mourn his death.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

The following is part of letter re-
ceived from c. G.. Whelden, Atwood,
Weld county, Colorado:
Il want the REFLECTOR sent to my
address, for we are lost without an
Abilene paper. We like it here
very much; climate is delightful; a
man can sleep twelve hours out of
twenty-four; we are having good corn
weather, weather not as hot here as
there, good breeze stirring most of
the time. Yours &C.,
C. g. w.
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What they say about our Fourth.

The fremen speak very highly of the
treatment they received from the Abb
lene fremen. They were shown all the
courtesieS within the power of our
neighbOrs, and were heated most roy
ally.-tSntiRd Journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Such visits as the following is highly
appreciated by an editor: A. B. War
mock, of Chapman, visited us last Mon
day and after paying his subscription
to the REFLECTOR, also paid for it to
be sent to o. II. 7. WarnOck, Sala
monia. Ind. and S. II. WarnOck, Fl.
Recovery, Ohio. Let others follow in
the GOOD work.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

J. VI. Lester, dandy telegraph Oper-
ator in the employ of the Union Pacific
was visiting friends in the city Sunday
and Monday. He bet on the EmpOria
boys and left the city happy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Rev. a. Y. Morrison, of the EpiscO-
pal church, was ordained last week by
Bishop Vail at Topeka. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. have taken up their residence on
the west side, in the house formerly
occupied by Dr.. Evans.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

An exchange says that while re-
cent fire was raging in drug store in
Harper, Kansas, and everything was
being done to save the goods, pro-
bate Judge appeared at the back door
and yelled at the top of his voice:
'For Gods sake save the statements. ;"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Having large stock of summer
Millinery goods on hand l am resolved
to close them out at nearly cost. Chill
dren's neatly trimed hats for % cents;
Ladies hats from 81. to Sc. Call before
buying elsewhere and look for your
selves. Mrs. Gels.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15
w. N. KING, M. D.,
ABILENE, KAS.
Electro Therapeutic Bath.

An apparatus easily manipulated and certain in
IFS results; combining all the curative powers of
electricity and the hot air bath has been a lon0
felt want; Many diseases otherwise incurable
yield readily to the gentle influence of these
remedies The Electro Therapeutic Bath now IN
my possession most happily supplies all that is TO
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Miss Ella Sims, one of the accom-
pliShed and charming young ladies, Of
Quincy, H., arrived i'll the city Satur-
day for few days visit with her old
schoolmate and friend, Miss Annie
Curtis.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Leslie Thompson, of Newton, Penn,
arrived in the city last week. Mr..
Thompson is a nephew of L. II. and
Horace Lifts.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

If you should stroll near the water
works drop in and see Lindow's cOllec-
ton of Animals, Rudolph is manager
and Fred tanner.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Miss Barbara Hoffer, of Ransom, Pa,
arrived in the city Wednesday morning.
Miss Hoffer came with the teachers eX-
cursiOn, she is visiting with Horace
Lifts family.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Last Saturday morning the infant
son, aged eleven months, of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Stanley, died of drOpsy of
the brain.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15
FRUIT TREES,


Messrs Bagley & Newcomb are ny only
authorized agents allowed to canvass in
Dickinson county, Kansas, commits
stoned for a term expiring with the
spring delivery in the spring of 1888.
Other parties pretending to represent
the Lees Summit Star Nurseries of
which am sole proprietor who have
no certificate written over my signature
are fraudulent, and l will not be res
ponsible for their acts.
NJ. BUTTERFIELD,
Prop. Lees Summit Star Nurseries.
All parties wishing to order fruit
trees, ornamental trees, all kinds of
small fruit, grape vines and hedge
plants, choice rose bushes and all kinks
of Towering plants and vines, will save
money by calling on
BAGLEY & NEwCoNIB.
Abilene, Kan.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. w. z. Seeds delivered the Fourth
of July grafton at Dillon. In the after
noon he came to Hope, and gave the
Herald friendly call. Mr.. Seeds will
be a candidate for the nomination for
probate Judge before the Democratic
County Convention. Mr.. Seeds is a
young man of recognized legal ability,
and, if his father had only been a Re
publican we would wish him political
success, as it is we leave it to the
voters of Dickinson county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. \. B. Crary's communication,
which is an interesting one, will be
published next week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

CARPET SAMPLES.-A fine
line of the latest and choicest on ex-
nbition at Sewell's for two or three
lays. All contemplating buying
soon should not fail TO see these
goods.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15
Excelsior.

The Excelsior Billiard Hall, Baker &
Munger proprietOrs. have the finest
tables in the city, lighted by electricity.
Try their lemonade and choice cigars.
Spruce street between End and Sd st.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. Ed. Veigiard has a tin shop at
his residence on Sixth street, west of
the NJ. Z. Church. He is prepared to
do job and contract work of anything
n his line.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Palfrey arrived
home Tuesday morning, having been
visiting friends in Danyille, H., for
the last two weeks.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Our firemen and their 400 companions
on the excursion, speak in the highest
terms of the cordial hospitality of the
Abilene boys, and of the general har-
mOny and good feeling of the occasion.
Junction City Tribune.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Mrs. d. B. Pierce is slowly recover
ing from the injuries received by the
wild steer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Abilene is now strongly agitating
the establishing of a $50, 900 carriage
mandatory.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Dr.. Young was called to Topeka
last week, where by his skill valuable
horse was saved.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Miss Ida Lifts returned Monday
evening, after a pleasant visit with
friends in Salina.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Dan Wagstaff, of Salina, was in the
city last Tuesday and viewed the ball
game.
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Notice Of Appointment.
STATE OF KANSAS, ! 90
Dickinson County. 90

Dickinson County. o.
In the matter OF the estate of Louis b. Roger,
an ms ane person OF Dickinson county Kansas
Notice is hereby given, that On the Dist day of
June a. ID. 1886, the undersigned was, by the
Probate Court OF Dickinson county, Kansas
duly appointed and qualified as guardian OF the
person and estate OF Louis B. Rogers, an insane
person OF Dickinson county All parties inter-
ested in said estate will take notice, and govern
themselves accordingly.
GEORGE A. ROGERS,
Guardian
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-15

Sewell's carpet stock is complete
Prices the very lowest.