Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-25
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One Of Dickinson's Towns Of Which
She ID Proud.

anu nnoSI productive SECTIONS OF DICK
inson county is the fourishing little
town Of Woodbine. While her larger
sisters have possibly been making
more noise and creating greater ex.
element In the onward march none
Of them have enjoyed that even pros.
perity which has been Woodbine's
boast and which only comes from sub
stantial growth. Woodbine never
had boom and she never wants one.
The growth she has achieved has
come in a substantial way and no
town lot speculation or expensive
boom buildings mar the happy
thoughts Of her enterprsing citizens.
Situated in the beautiful valley Of
Lyon creek, on the Rock Island rail-
road, 20 miles southeast Of Abilene
and surrounded by the richest and
most fertile lands that lies out of
doors, truly the inhabitants Of Wood
bine have had earth's choicest bless
ings to aid them in making a city Of
substantial worth.
A representative of the REFLECTOR
was visitor at this pleasant place re-
Gently and found business good. The
businessmen were almost too busy to
be interviewed, but few minutes
conversation was had with several,
among which were the following;
JOS Gillett, the genial proprietor Of
the Woodbine Hardware Co., owner OF
one Of the largest stores in the county,
and carrying everything from
shingle nail to a fine top buggy, was
found busy waiting on customers.
His store is the pride Of the town and
the goods sold are ofths highest grade.
In addition to this Mr.. Gillett is feed
ing this year 800 head Of cattle and
about the same number Of hogs.
Smith Bros, proprietors Of he mill
and elevator, are doing an immense
business and make some Of the best
grades Of flour to be found in the
county.
d. b. Horton Is counted as one Of
the solid merchants Of Woodbine and
his big stock Of general merchandise
attest the popularity in which he is
held.
j. S. Robbins is the towns druggist
and well does he serve the wants OF
the people. His stock of medicines is
of the best and the prescription de-
partment ably handled.
Of course Woodbine has a Racket
store and the proprietors, s. l.. Book
and j. Rough, are men of energy and
push and are making a decided sue
cess.
f. Volkman, one OF the oldest resi-
dents on Lyons creek, has nice
general merchandise store which he
is conducting in manner most salts
factory to his large number Of pat
r0ns.
c. H. Asling deals in lumber and
coal and gives the people the lowest
prices in the county.
VIM. Steckel is the village black
smith and Yields the hammer that
sharpens the shear in a workmanlke
manner. lie is the proud possessor
of a nice home, surrounded by 10
acres of rich land, which is entirely
free Of debt.
j. P. Moore caters to the wants Of
the people in the harness business
and always advocates that a stitch in
time saves nine.
The Woodbine creamery is one Of
the towns important industries, re.
ceiving about 5000 pounds of milk
daily. DR.. A, G. Eyth is the owner
and Tom Rough manager. These
gentlemen know how to run a cream.
cry to the best advantage and fol
their patrons benefit.
Surrounding Woodbine are some o
the best improved and best stocked
farms in the county. The 320-acr'
farm Of Jas. A. Gillett, adjoining thu
town on the north, is well titled. Mr.
Gillett farms 1870 acres in addition
and has $50 fine cows which he keep
for breeding purposes.
G. g. Gillett, one Of the county
energetic young men, deals largely il
stock and has on hand at presen
about 1000 head, which includes ~
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