Robertson Bro's Undertakers and a noted medical visitor
Robertson Bros Undertakers advertise a $150,000 surplus and a walk in service with prompt attention day or night. They boast a large furniture stock in expanded quarters and advertise Dr Otto Von Muller a German surgeon opening a Kansas City medical dispensary with letters of recommendation from Grant and Keatrick Collins and fluency in 16 languages.
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V. Muller
Wildungen
Germany
University of Moscow
Russia
Kansas City
Kas
Keatrick Collins
England
Muller
Migid
What a Newspaper Should Be by Kansas High School Seniors
Sixty Kansas high school seniors submit one page essays critiquing newspapers and proposing how editors should proceed. The feature frames youth as capable critics and contrasts their reforms with traditional editorial conduct. It references Col. H L Moore and political maneuvering around his floor access, noting rumors of populist allegations and efforts to counter them by Funston.
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America
Kansas
Newsadom
Faber
H. L. Moore
Washington
Kansas City Times
Representative Hall
Col. Moore
Moore
Funston
Land buyers seek near Lawrence amid frost and cold snap
Amid scarce frostbitten fruit and severe cold, land buyers hunt near Lawrence for orchard sites and new acreage. Reports from Kansas and neighboring states praise most fruits except peaches and strawberries. Douglas County horticulturist Samuel Reynolda notes frosts damaged peaches but expect full apple and small fruit crops. Joseph McClure, Lawrence native, dies at 80 in Kansas City after years of illness. funeral at Santa Fe depot, burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Modern instructions tout Syrup of Figs as a pleasant gentle laxative.
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Simich
Contas
Kansas
Kansaas
Samuel Reynolda
Douglas County
Douglas
Popular contest offers gold watch to Douglas County beauty
The Gazette announces a voting contest to crown the most popular young lady in Douglas County. Readers cut coupon ballots for nominations and submit names. the winner receives a ladies’ gold watch. Subscriptions also grant 100 votes per year.
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Douglas Co
Douglas County
the Gazette
Gazette
New Kansas firm forms Bureau of Information network
A charter filed in Topeka creates the American Exchange Association of Lawrence with 1,000,000 capital and directors John W. Beard Eben Baldwin and F D Morse. The company aims to establish a nationwide registry and directory of products property and employment and to set offices in every Kansas county seat.
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Topeka
American Exchange Association
Lawrence
John W. Beard
Eben Baldwin
F. D. Morse
United States
Bureau of Information
Kansas
Reception for New Y M C A Secretary in City
A large parlor reception honored E F Hall the newly elected Y M C A secretary. George Innes spoke for the board, Hall and his wife were introduced, Chapman reflected on past work and plans, Caldwell gave an address, and music followed with Mrs Anna March Dunlap and the Robins Johnson quartet performing. The event ended enjoyably.
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C. A
E. F. Hall
Young Men’s Christian Association
George Innes
M.C. A. Board of Directors
Hall
Chapman
Association
E. F. Caldwell
Anna March
Dunlap
Robbins
Johnson
Equal Suffrage Meetings in Douglas County
Equal suffrage meetings will be held at No 6 School House on Friday February 23 with Herman Brown for the affirmative and Chas Grover for the negative. At Lecompton on Friday March 2 Prof W H Carruth and other good speakers will be present. Everyone invited to attend.
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Douglas County
No. 6
School House
Herman Brown
Chas
Grover
Lecompton
W. H. Carruth
Old Resident John McConnell Dies After Illness
John McConnell died last Saturday night at his Ohio Street home after a year of sickness. Pneumonia hastened his death following a grippe period. Funeral services were at St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. Father Groener officiating. Interment in Franklin Catholic Cemetery. Born in Belfast Ireland on March 13 1831 he moved to Niagara Canada then to Lawrence in 1869. He married in Edinburgh Scotland and leaves a wife and four children Joe F Agnes R L McConnell and Mrs Lang. Two children reside in Denver. He was respected for integrity in business and kindness to family and friends.
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John McConnell
Ohio Street
McConnell
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Groener
James Donnelly
A. Monroe
J. W. Beard
J. M. Turner
James Birmingham
T.J. Sweeney
Franklin Catholic
Mr. McConnell
Belfast
Ireland
Niagara
Canada
Lawrence
Edinburgh
Scotland
Joe F
Agnes
R. L. McConnell
Lang
Denver
Sleigh Rides Highlight Social Scene and Parks of Lawrence
Society notes recount girls renting a big bob sled for sleigh rides, boys absent, and a shift toward women running events. Miss Jennie Weller studies in Boston. Valentine boxes and local parties mark Washington's Birthday week. The Odd Fellows of Eudora celebrate their 25th anniversary. Doug las County Horticultural meeting covers peach buds, pruning, wind breaks, and orchard care led by N P Deming and others.
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Lawrence
Jennie Weller
Boston
Washington
Odd Fellows of
Eudoia
Oak Hill School District report for Feb 9 month end
School District No. 75 reports for Oak Hill No. 74 with 18 enrolled and 15 average daily attendance. Top grades include Fred Tobler 92 Robert McFarland 92 Henry Schaark 84 Gertrude Koehring 91 Frea Rentz 91 Ida Schaak 92 Martha Koehring 92 Edward Schaak 93 taught by Sallie Barker.
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Oak Hill
Fred Tobler
Robert McFarland
Henry Schaark
Gertrude Koehring
Frea Rentz
Ida_ Schaak
Martha Koehring
Edward Schaak
Sallie Barker
Evolution lectures by Chancellor Snow at university chapel
Chancellor Snow will deliver a six part course on Evolution in the University chapel each Tuesday from 6 to 7. The lectures are open to the public and crowds have greeted similar talks in Kansas City with enthusiasm. A six lecture sequence by Dr Williston will follow the Snow course.
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Snow
University Chapel
Kansas City
Williston
Lawrence Town Notes Mix of Local News and Dated Events
Lawrence items include church sermons and services, marriage notices, and court delays. Local figures such as Judge Thacher, Rev. Crisswell, and Walter Spiv appear with community events from Topeka to Topeka and El Reno.
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Owe F4het
Lawrence House
Chas. Hess
Wholegate
Mass
Atrect
Glathart Building
B. McLelland
Lela’ Drug Store
Tenn
St Tel
GEO. A. Banks
Ander Ealdrides House
W. H. Sears
Massachusetts Street
Fred. Strahm
Rand
Times
WM. T. Sinclair
Dennis
Orrick
Douglas County Bank
Haut
J. J. Glathart
W. R. Williams
S. T. Field
W. A. Harti
H.L. Moore
H. E. Benson
Cashier
R. W. Sparr
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United States Depository
Capital
Doess
J. de. Rowersock
V. XE. Buerr
JF. Baartaldes
Kowaro Russel
Eldridge House
Watkins National Bank
Paul R.druggx
OR Watkins Pall Af Atlog
Reker
New York Herald
Otto von Muller
Congressman Moore
Vail
Lite
Pamiate
Joseph McClure
McClure
John Sullivan
George McClure
Santa Fe
Oak Hill ‘Cemetery
Ehtieg
Eine Caran
Rmouth
Misses Deford
Neal Ard
Wise
Scort Manin
Mabel Roweis
Ihara Itthaim
pSoana Chiversus Library
Weil Deere
Aed
Ter
Peru
Heuynien
Frank S.B
North Lawrence
Merry Makers
W.T. Sinclair
Pinckney
Louisiana
Bettie Bayne
Williamstown
Cotilion
Beau Esprits
Beau Monde
Midnight
Chesterfield
Atchison
Leavenworth
Douglas County Horticultural Society
Snow Hall
N. P. Deming
Newman
B.F. Smith
W.E Barnes
Reno
B. F. Smith
H.S. Fillmore
Barnes
A. H. Griesa
A&p
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Sebous
Samuel Reynolds
RE. W. Spiv
California
Marvin
Presbyterian Church
Thacher
F. Erick Erickson
Hilma Sigr
District Court
Trinity Church
Presbyterian
L. J. Worden
Edward Russell
Rent
J. A. Crisswell
Bloomington
United Presbyte Iin Cluren
Moch
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Willelsurate
Anna Radford
Thorea
Charles D. Spalding
Washington, D. C
J. G. Griffith
English Lutherany Church
Nebraska University
Canfield
UH. B. Kelley
Board of Charities
State Journal
Lena Beard
Tabutt
Lawrence Fupeka
James Murray
Baldwin
Kansas ‘Fcerd
Army of the Republic Amd Fe
Ig Expoelei
New Fear
Abasta
Laurence Shide Deve
Vopota Mesora
A. Moirae
A. Whitman
Masonic Grand Lodge
Fraternal Aid Association of
Will T. Walker
R. W. Laflin
Beatrice, Neb
J. T. Tinder
Parsona
J. A. Regnell
McPherson
L. A. Stine
Ottawa
Ed Rouesell
Levi Horner
FF. Dubuque
Dubuque
Dubuaque
Iowa
Frank ©. Bradley
Portland
Oregon
Leavenwearath
Br. A. Pundlap
Tondon
Issi
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Ohio
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