Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-18
RECENT REFLECTIONS

The Enterprise college is receiving
much attention from the Journal and
seems to be succeeding.
The public waiting room idea
is growing. DR.. Blayney endorsed 1t
heartily in his sermon yesterday morn
ing.
Public market day is drawing
near. Feb. 25th will be the date Dnd
Col lIallam grows moro anxious AS the
time approaches.
Junction City had great sensation
last week, being the blood curdling
death of one +. Orker. II has deycl'
oped that the name should have been
printed "porker."
-Four hundred circulars to buyers
concerning the public sale day are
being sent out. A large amount of
stock of all kinds is expected by Col.
Hallam on that day.
The Union Pacific railroad com
pany has issued circular to the effect
that IL will transport contributions Of
corn aud flour to the Russian sufferers
free of charge over its line at any time
from February I'd to April lst 1892.
The Rock Island shipped special
train of stock to Chicago last evening
Ten cars were cattle sent by Carver
Bros. living north OF town. Tho ant
mails were beauties. Cooper & White
sent car Of hogs to Chicago by the
same train.
"A marriage was performed by his
honor, Judge Bryson in probate court
this morning when w. l.. Wade, FOs-
toria, Kas., aud Dora Fengel, Wood
bine, were married. A license was
granted Il. +. Davis aud Maude Carter
Of Solomon.
The fame Of another Abioneite
has spread far abroad. The Spring.
field, Ohio, Beacon says: "Springlield
prohibltionis;s are more alive now than
ever before at this season In the history
OF the party. Reason, three Stambaugh
leagues have been organized"
E. l.. Hess has at present i've
singing classes: East Buckeye, Tai
mage, Centerdale, Dunkard church
and, Industry, 1888 pupils In all. lie
contemplates starting class In Abilene
next week. Mrs. Hess will give
instruction on the piano and organ.
The Peyton Comedy company will
be here six nights commencing Feb.
20. The company Is good one ana
the prices will be but 10, 20 and 80
cents. We hope these figures are low
enough to suit the grumbling dramatic
critic Of the News.
Hodge Bros. are having hand
some Office put In their hardware store.
IL Is finished in natural wood with
black walnut trimmings and Is as
artistic as Paul Il Jacobs can make 1t.
IL will add much to the beauty aud
tO''NNN appointments VI luNl NNll
fitted store.
An Abilene man is trying to get
the merchants of that town to pat ny
apubic waiting room for country wo-
men who go to town to trade and have
no place to stay except at "thc wagon"
or In the stores while their husbands
talk politics and run the government.
TX, Q. Journal,
Andrew Kropff, the crop prophet,
was in town today and reiterated his
no.corn prophecy. "If you can show
me- said he to the REFLECTOR, "a
field of 40 acres of corn ia Dickinson
county this year that averages 40
bushels to the acre | will shut up ani
go out of the prophecy business.
know what | am talking about We
will quote this item on Mr.. Kropn next
October,
The insane win Sommers was
taken to the asylum at noon by Sheriff
Ohhieh' pVhhNib 10 q blk uthlNl lhlH III
lad, weighing 1872 pounds but has
always been more or less erratic In his
actions. About three years ago he
stood up against all comers In tedious
wrestling match and since that time
has been growing worse, having wrest-
ling on bis mind as hobby. II is
hoped that he can be aided by asylum
treatment.
Thursday was the eth birthday
anniversary of DR.. J. NJ. Hodge, receiver
Of the U. s. land office, and he was the
recipient OF present In the form of
bank check from his sons, Charles and
Herbert and their wives at Abilene,
sufficient in amount aud coupled with
the request that he provide himself
with a handsome dress suit of clothes.
DR.. Hodge is enjoying excellent health
and bids fair to live years to come to
minister to the happiness of all his
friends.-LSalina Sun.
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