18 Aug 1887
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1887
Page
1
News notes the Duke of Abercorn denouncing the Irish Land bill as unwise and unjust. It also mentions political criticism and other diverse items from courts, plans, and public notices of the era, including international mediation, military figures, and local industry rules.
The article outlines a Baldwin visit plan with Col Buckner and G A R escort, a battlefield tour, and a patriotic ceremony at Uncle Jack Hannam's followed by addresses. It also discusses Kansas drought impact, noting mixed crop results, corn losses, and potential cattle market effects, with community notices on a local death and a missing-woman incident.
A strange public document from Johnson county Missouri features Lucy Tennison admitting to using poisonous drugs against her husband James Tennison. The vow seeks forgiveness and outlines domestic reconciliation terms while naming several witnesses and creditors.
John Donnelly of this city closes the purchase of the wholesale liquor firm B A Feneman Co at 324 and 286 West 5th Street Kansas City. He will run the business from a large two story store with basement and ample stock of whiskies brandies wines and ales. Salesmen will not travel in Kansas. orders may be sent for first class goods. Locals in Lawrence welcomed the move and wish him success.
Green Edmiston a 54 year old blacksmith from Holliday arrived in Lawrence seeking work. He and Solomon Edmiston, reportedly alive here, were identified as brothers, previously separated since 1863 at Pulaski Tennessee during the war. They recalled slaveholding days and wartime losses among kin.
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