Local Douglas Co notes range from fairs to weddings
A long list of community items covers county events in Jefferson and Crawford counties including proposed fusion politics, summer excursion rates on Lecompton ferries, and Buck Creek camp meetings. Names such as Mr and Mrs Geo Stewart of Baldwin and Miss Naomi Carter appear among travels, weddings, births, and school events. The piece also notes harvest home picnics, camp meetings, and horticultural society actions with resolutions against alcohol and gambling on fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Ugh
Wm. Brace
Touganoxie
Brace
Crawford County
Lecompton
Buck Creek
Ale Loup Young
Black Smith
Baldwin
Stith
New
Perecompton
Delerium
Charles H. Hoyt
Hoyt
N. P. Deming
Horticultural Society of
Douglas County
Sibley
A. O. Griesa
Bismarck
Bismarck Fair Association
Froit
Deacon’ Sadewick
Buffalo
Thia Country
Albany
Schenectady
Morgan
John M. McClomb
Troy
Philip Albach
Martin Sedgwick
A.H. Griesa
McMahan
Isham Sweet
Motts Sweet
Pesre
Tarber and Howell
C. H. Hoyt
Grapea
Concord
Elvira
Elso
Mr. Whitcomb
Grapee
Empire State
Niagara
Dracut Amber
Worden
Wesley Duncan
Leconte Peers
Niagara Grapes
Griesa
Peare
Ruter
Duchess
Seckel
Anjou
Leconte
Jersey
Eter
Kansas State News Roundup of Storms Fires and Trials
A Kansas weather surge drenched central areas with heavy rain while a Topeka standpipe broke causing about 6000 in losses. A sugar factory in Leavenworth burned, and Topeka wheelmen led by a 500-strong gathering marked the cycling scene. The Eureka coroner’s jury charged Ella Amick with her former husband James Amick’s murder. Dastardly blows hit William Barkus near Atchison, and Jesse Maye dropped dead in a Lawrence store after laughing at a story. The independent American party forms free silver support. Topeka judge W C Webb eyes populist supreme court seat. Misc notes cover pensions, university fund fights, tax rate rulings, and a Topeka joint case heading to court.
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Eldorado
Topeka
Osawatomie Asylum
Bert Hackett
Olathe
Arkansas City
Pittsburgh
Wheelmen of
Kansas
W. H. Barnes
State Horticultural Society
Eureka
Ella Amick
James Amick
Leavenworth
William Barkus
Atchison
Barkus
Jesse Maye
Lawrence
Independent American Party
W. C. Webb
Supreme Court
McPherson District
Epworth League
Larned
Frances A. Wells
Christ's Hospital
Wlne
Kansas Veterim
William R
Charles G. Mobtery
Cole Sezit
Attorney-Eneral
Army
Salvation Army
Dodge
Polar Bears at the Zoo Aged and Agile
The London Spectator notes that the zoo’s polar bear lived to a remarkable age and, at peak size, weighed about three quarters of a ton. It describes the bear’s strength, swimming, diving, and playful water games, including a long stone-pipe puzzle and fish hidden on the bear's nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regent’s Park
Lyon
Zoo
Bath
London
London Spectator
Household Ebrevities Glazed Sweet Potatoes
A brief kitchen note on baking glazed sweet potatoes for one hour, then paring and serving in halves or in a dredge with flour for pie filling.
Local Trades and Advertisements Stir Lawrence
Heat and Water and The Lawrence Plumbing and Heating Co advertise modern steam and hot water heating, gas machines for homes, and plumbing across the state. Doane Bros push for patronage and pumps, windmills, and prices. Local sales on baseballs and fabrics, with cross promotions and upcoming events. A platform dance at John Rodell’s on Saturday August 24 concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Plumbing and Heating Co
Lawrence
Doane Bros
John Rodell
Gazette Receives Top Circulation Rating Among Weeklies
To advertisers The Gazirie is credited with a higher circulation rating than any other weekly issue.
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Ersonal
Geo. ‘Stewart of
Eben Baldwin
Boston
Tadeye
Knight Templars
D.D. Kessler
Fitts
J. C. Watts
Mra. A. D. Weaver
Connecticut
New York
J. H. Kennedy
Atchiteon
al Cox
Percy Runsgell
Geo. Fanea
B. Green
Cecil. Spooner
Oper Opera House
Rob Manley
Cecil Spooner
Clarence
John
Hannah Walker
A. M. E. Church
Massachusetts Street
Frank Holwick
Tux-Gazette
Isaac Hartup
Fred Richardson
Kanwaka
Naomi Carter
Hugh G. Landis
A. F. Sherman
Rossville
A. F. Allen
Vinland
Christine’ Jaedicke
Indiana Street
Jacob L. Stillwell
Elsie Green
Colorado
Pueblo
Blemarck Grove
Martha A. Thompson
Mias Emery
Fort Riley
Daughters of
Rebekah
C. Warner
Marion Township
Judge Norton
B. Saule
County
Lexington
Seaves
Rodgers
North Side
Woman's League of the University
O’b Ryon
Newteese Atreat
Douglas Hamiton
Charles A. Wilson
Hansas
U.S
Gazette
Polar Bears
Queeser
Priestley
B Priestley & Co
Weaver's
Keatley’s
Ikem Balle, Raymond & Co
Raymond
Boyalron’s
Rowell
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