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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1883
Page
6
A roundup of business briefs and personal items from Lawrence detailing price cuts at Hunt's and other stores, new inventories at F W Weyman and Wm Rowe, relocations of jewelry and watch repair, travel notes on residents, recent arrivals, visits, and ongoing local commerce including shipping, construction, and real estate movements. The bustling page also notes civic events, weather impact on crops, and upcoming nuptials and public notices.
A public examination for teachers will be held at the Central school building in Lawrence on September 1 1883. This will be the last examination of the year. J C Banta.
A dark brown horse twelve or thirteen years old with a round lump on the right shoulder from a collar and a thin mane and tail. He was shod behind but not in front, fast walker, lost in West Lawrence. Liberal reward for his return to S. P. Spencer.
County commissioners last Monday fixed levies for general fund eight mills, bridge fund six mills, and interest sinking two and a half, with other town business noted. Also announced Kansas City Inter-State fair dates and school fund proposals, plus local notices on ice cream parlors, Steinberg Bros, and a tragic drowning at Ejidemiller’s ice houses. The body of Richard Wagstaff was recovered by George Terril after immersion, with funeral arrangements following.
At last Monday’s meeting the city council discussed water works and introduced an ordinance via Councilman Eidemiller. The Gazette urges prudence, opposing contracts that would unfairly favor corporations while affirming the need for municipal water services.
Butler and Alexander report booming sales in farm machinery with Cassady sulky plows leading demand. They claim to sell more than a car load of Cassady sulkies, reveal Peter Shuttle wagons among top items, and feature Buckeye shoe drills. The firm promises fair value and urges local customers to inspect their stock.
Wanted 100 dozen good-sized spring chickens highest market price paid Wa H Pendleton Kesting's old stand Grand Ribbon Sale We are offering a great job in ribbons at 5c worth 25c Gxo Innes & Co
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