Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-22
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THURSDAY, MAY %, 1890.
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Bad brothers. must not hold up
bold Ioversia Dickinson county.
John Snyder an inmate of the Sa-
lima county poor house, committed sui
eide Saturday morning by hanging him
self.
Reports from Excelsior Springs say
that Mr.. Jonathan Middleton is being
much benefited by the waters and
treatment.
The probate judge revoked the
liquor permit of w. T. Shane, the Sol
ONION druggist, now under arrest for
the illegal sale of spirits.
Henry Knoderer, one of Faux
ner's popular clerks, is the proud pos
SCISSOR of a pair of Chinese rats. Take
a peep at them in Faulkner's south
window.
The NJ. Z church, at Talmage, is
preparing for grand time on June 1st,
the Sunday they celebrate children's
day. The church is fourishing under
the charge of Rev. Ross.
Rev. Shuey held services at the
Reformed church yesterday. On &C
count of his contemplated absence ill
the east there will be no services at
that place of worship for several weeks.
-Herington Yindicator: at re-
cent meeting of the school board Prof.
Nihart was chosen superintendent of
our school and the Misses Williams and
Sawyer were chosen as two Of the five
teachers.
Abilene in spite Of her financial
distreSses is just as ready for horse
racing as ever. There will be two race
meetings at her mile track, the best in
Kansas, one beginning August 10th,
the other October 14th.-[State Journal.
Abilene is bracing up wonderfully
now that the racing season is near at
hand. The city takes great pride in
its driving park and its fine horses, as
1t has right to, for there is no place
in the state ahead of Abilene in this
line.-[Lawrence Tribune.
Manchester Sun: On the 18th of
this month Rev. Glendenning will
leave for Europe, to spend a two
months vacation in England, Scotland
and Ireland. During his absence Rev.
Clark will preach every alternate Sun
day at the Presbyterian church.
= Solomon Sentinel: On Wednes-
day as Mr.. Geo. A. Gould was handling
colt, it reared and fell upon him. IN
falling Ir. Gould's back came cross
wise over piece Of timber, iujuring
him severely. DR.. Anderson, of Salina,
was telegraphed for. Mr.. G. is pro-
crossing favorably toward recovery.
The strawberry and ice cream fes-
tival Thursday evening by the ladies of
the Methodist church was we'll patron
lied and Melted neat sum toward the
purchase of an organ. The vocal and
in Hlmental music, rendered by some
of lr best musical talent, was enter
tanning and hugely enjoyed by those
fortunate enough to be present.
Last Saturday night a mare be-
longing to Tom Patterson's livery sta
bic gave birth TO a colt which was quite
curiosity. An extra bone from the
knee to the coffin joint was found just
inside the skin. at the latter joint a
fifth foot was formed connected to the
extra bone. The foot was small but
tolerably we'll formed Russell Jour-
nal. -.-..----
"A number of small boys have evil
IDENTIFY gotten themselves into pre-
dicament. During the gun shoot Mr..
Shipe generously allowed the sports
men the use of his old laundry building
in Fairview, in which were all the
laundry utensils, and last night the
aforesaid s. m. broke off and carried
away the copper lining of the big boiler.
The end is not yet.
Invitations are out announcing the
marriage of DR.. E. Kaufman, of this
city, and Miss Williamina Wherland,
of Emporia, on May 21st. The Doctor
is one of Abilene's successful physi-
clans and is widely known over the en-
tire county, having lived here from
boyhood. The REFLECTOR joins with
his hosts of friends in wishing him a
pleasant married life. The young
married couple will be at home at 7l9
North Buckeye avenue after June LIST.