Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-03

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BEH. J. Lands is erecting a fn'
residence in j. NJ. Fishers addition
1t will be one of the ornaments of tn,
city.
BaHAs already annoInced.a series Of
evangelistic meetings will begin this
evening in the Lutheran church. AL
cordially invited.
SThe new year starts in well as re-
CARDS weather. The winter has thus faI
been a delightful one, in every way
typical of Kansas.
ERThe duet, young America in
the Year 19OO," to be sung Thursday
evening by D. R. Gorden and J. B.
Warfield is simply immense,
@The trial of John Pratt, the Ridge
township oat-stealer. is postponed TO
the 18th inst. owing to the fact that
an important witness has skipped for
parts unknown.
R9To see forty of the elate of Abb
Abilene dressed in the costumes OF
boys and girls of fifty years ago is alone
worth the price of admission to the
"Deestrick Skewle"
gKelley'S music box drawing Tues
day night resulted in the Sl25 instru-
ment being won by John j, Cooper who
held the fortunate number, II. The
box is valuable and beautiful one and
will delight the visitors at Mr.. Cooper's
home.
WTom Wilson, one of the former
newspaper boys of Abilene. but now of
the Logan (COlo.) Advocate, is a can
didate for the position of sergeant at
arms of the Colorado Legislature.
Tom deserves good thing and the
REFLECTOR hopes he will be success
full.
sgAs correction of an item in last
weeks issue we give the following:
The family of L. A. Rees, of Cheever
township, was made sad on Christmas
day by the death of the baby boy Ralph.
The little one was little over eleven
months of age and was dearly beloved
by the parents. The funeral took place
Dec, 9th, from the home.
EgThe ''Deestrick Skewle" company
does not play in any cities in Kansas
except Abilene and Herington. Parties
desiring to attend the performance at
Harrington Friday evening, Jan. 4, can
avail themselves of the reduced rates
made by the Rock Island railroad to
that place. This will be the most
unique and laughable event known in
the amusement history of Herington.
Round trip from Abilene, so cents.
Special train home after the play.
WThe piano drawing at Faulkner's
Tuesday night was an attraction to a
large number of ticket-holders. The
drawing was done by Henry Lifts and
III. L. Seeds. The lucky number which
drew the instrument was 1897 held by
John Kuhns, a farmer living north of
Detroit. Mr.. Kuhns held only seven
tickets and is exceedingly fortunate IN
securing so fine an instrument as 500
upright piano for the value of his
tickets, to say nothing of the goods
received therefor which were well worth
the money paid.
HThe Knights Of Pythias ball on
New Years eve was enjoyed by about
thirty couple-not a large attendance
but enough to make a pleasant evening.
The opera house was gaily decorated
with K. of p. banners and emblems.
and the dancers spent the hours in
happiness. Hawkins orchestra furn-
ished the music which of course was
excellent. The supper was served i'm
Armory hall. Several couples were
present from out of the city. Most of
the Abilene gentlemen were attired ia
Lodge uniform and presented a gay
appearance.
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