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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1890
Page
2
A 1890 issue from Cletyan County reports light snow, various local notices and minor incidents. Notes include births, moves, renewals, liquor charges, a $125 horse sale, church planning, editor changes, and a reunion event at the North Side Methodist church.
The Place House, once Lawrence's leading hotel, changes ownership and expands to serve guests under a new manager. Patrons are urged to try the revived hotel, with assurances that valuables will be kept safe and boarders welcomed. Teinberg & Bro advertise a large stock of men’s and boys’ clothing and spring wear, inviting regional trade.
Justus Howell returned Friday from a three weeks trip to New Jersey to settle his father's large estate. H.C. Muzzy was jailed in Kansas City after a gun confiscation and a new trial motion denied. Minerva D. Wilson seeks divorce from James C. Wilson citing years of cruelty and brutal incidents in Lawrence. The Douglas County Farmers Institute meets next Saturday at the courthouse with a lecture on Class Legislation. Prof. Snow logs wind speeds from last Thursday, noting a 66 mile per hour maximum and 990 miles total for the day.
MTY Drug Store headquarters notes the binder twine industry, which now requires 55,000 tons yearly to bind grain crops. Ten years ago self binders needed only a few tons, and William Deering of Chicago helped launch industry by meeting Edwin Fitler. Deering later built a large twine factory to supply demand, with annual output valued around 14 million dollars.
A City Drug Store advertises the New Process gasoline stove via J H Shimmons agency. The stove abandons old generator systems, uses two tin air pipes, and drops gasoline into vapor to the burner with simple operation. It promises safety, ease of use, and dramatic modernization of household stoves.
Auction notice from Lawrence Kansas announces sale of 75 cavalry horses plus several good riding horses weighing 1100 to 1400 pounds. Donnelly Bros. Stable schedules sale for Friday and Saturday April 4 and 5 1890 with emphasis on military use.
J. H. Lamasney advertises barrels of boiled and raw linseed oil and tons of pure white lead from Les Dave Co, highlighting supply for paint and coating needs.
The Robinson Rifles led by Capt Sears marched from the armory to Oak Ridge the governor's country home. Miss Hattie Merrill won La Fille du Regiment honors and received cap and captain's straps amid cheering. The day featured drills a picnic and a fencing display by Sears and Edminster.
Registered Holstein Friesian bull for sale in Stacey Douglas County Kansas. Bull aged game? years old. Price fifty dollars. Local ad notes spring supplies at City Drug Store as context.
A Lawrence business celebrates fourteen months of operation, praising honest and honorable dealings. The owners invite the public to visit and judge their enterprise, promising continued hard work and prosperity fueled by merit and customer appreciation.
The County Sunday School Convention met across several days with devotional exercises led by Rev. Amos Davis and Rev. Isaac Maris. The program covered international lessons, home and school relations, and reports showing 30 Sabbath schools totaling 1,809 in attendance, 2,761 enrolled, and $2,608.45 raised. Officers elected included B. F. Traxler as president and J. H. Jones as permanent secretary and treasurer, with a full slate of vice presidents and committees.
Farmers are urged to visit American Clothiers for a full Spring clothing line. The retailer promotes price savings and invites customers to see the demonstrated value.
An old advertisement urges eye affliction sufferers to consult Prof. Samuels at Eldridge House. It markets Diamond Brand Prepared Paint with a guaranteed claim to resist chalking cracking peeling and color fade and offers restitution if not as represented. Carter Manufacturing Co supplies the paint at Raymond's Drug Store.
The article touts Jo-He, an American patent remedy from Henry Jones’s Texas spring. It claims oil from petrified wood heals cuts burns and skin disease, with universal testimonials and free trials via W. P. Bayes offices in Kansas and Missouri.
Prof Robinson lectures tomorrow night. Paint your buggy for a dollar with Low Dive Co supplies. The Spiritualists hosted a hall and banquet Monday. Masury Sherwin colors in stock. J T Warne family moved to Emporia. Jeffersonian Club elected J G Peckham and H A Adams. First Kansas Principals meeting slated for Friday and Saturday at University hall. Sewerage scheme defeated by voters Tuesday. Council members elected Istward Poehler Williams Selig Haskell Lindley Dicker Weaver Cohran. W A Pardes visited from Holling.
Washington dispatch reports Cherokee Commission hearing from Chief Mayes and ex Chief Bushyhead on Indian Territory matters. Proposals include evicting non citizens, a citizenship commission for freedmen, and ceding lands with compensation while Chiefs Maver and Bushyhead refuse to speak for all Cherokees.
The Kansas City Star and The Gazette promote a joint subscription deal offering one year of both papers for one dollar to new subscribers. Existing subscribers can renew by paying arrears to receive the Star and The Gazette for $1.20. The notice urges readers to share the offer with neighbors.
In Topeka at Representative Hall the Presidents of County Alliances from sixty counties discussed political matters. They decided against a special session stay law and urged farmer representation on the Railroad Commissioners Board, proposing I. I. Maxon of Emporia as Greene's successor. They petitioned Congress to admit Mexican lead. A hoax letter to Kansan delegates was denied by President Clover, calling the rumor a fake.
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