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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1884
Page
8
The Gazette notes an evening at Mr Kelsalls, a dinner party for relatives hosted by Mr and Mrs Jacobs, and a Union Sabbath School Christmas tree event with Santa Claus. Rabbits are described as a increasing pest, with calls to continue the humane control.
Miss Chrissie Westcott returns from New Jersey. Mr. Robert Chestnut of Clay Center shares Christmas Eve with Dr. Dick. D. H. Lewis remains vocal in politics. Young ladies and gentlemen called on Miss Ada Neely and departed after dancing, in the morning. District 62 gathered for Christmas with Nellie Wood of Lawrence and Chas. Cox of Leavenworth present. Maple Grove Sabbath school held a tree with gifts, declamations, and songs before homeward travel.
A steady stream of visitors includes Mr. George Gaumer and wife from New Mexico with bugs and birds, and several others from southern Kansas. E. E. Reames helped with tubing and bridge work, praised for skill and grit. Two weddings expected, parsonage rising, hogs traded by Orson Deane, John Bullock resumes rabbit drive to Kansas City, and local business and farming activity noted.
It will pay all in need of Dry Goods to come to Lawrence this month and lay in their supply while the fight is going on. We are selling goods cheaper than ever known before. Gro Iynes & Co. Cutting and slashing prices in the true Macduff style. We are cutting the life out of all goods, and you bet we will not be the first to cry enough. Gro Iynes & Co. Dr. Carl Neumann has located his office and dispensary in the room on Massachusetts street formerly occupied by George Hollingberg. A Card. I hereby testify that Dr. Neumann cured me of a lingering chronic ailment of six years viz dyspepsia, torpid liver and kidney, etc., when at least a score of eminent physicians failed to help me during the above time. , The doctor has my best wishes for his future prosperity in his profession, and I will not hesitate, at any time, in commend ing him to other sufferers. Is Trombley, 90 Vermont Street, Lawrence, Kan. The Rev. J. Jasper colored, who insists that "the sun do move," is so popular in Richmond, Va., that when a stranger inquires the way to his church, the directions are to take a car to a certain corner and then follow the crowd. The evidence of success of modern discoveries being their popularity, "follow the crowd" to your drug store and get a bottle of Bigelow's Positive Cure, which cures coughs, colds, consumption and all throat and lung diseases speedily, thoroughly and permanently. If all bottles free, of Bar colored Silks. If you want a bargain i in oak ite L.0. Molwims & Co.
Leavenworth County reports a busy New Year with turkey debt paid, Christmas events, and visits by residents and guests. Local bands performed, parlor parties and suppers charmed attendees while the ice men prepared to begin work. Amputation of an elderly man’s leg drew praise for the surgeons, and various notices promote Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic as a cure-all.
Griggs Glycerine Salve described as a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin eruptions. Claims satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded and lists a price of 26 cents offered by Barber Bros. at L O McIntire & Co new dry goods store. Also notes store opening Saturday October 27 with invitation to visit and compare prices at No 163 Maas St.
Shippers paid 5.00 to 5.50 per unit while butchers received 4.00 to 4.50. Fat cows brought 3.00 to 3.50, stockers and feeders 4.00 to 4.25. Hogs ranged 4.50 for light, 4.75 for heavy. sheep sold 3.00 to 3.25. South January 2.
Lawrence market report corrected by W H Pendleton lists New Wheat at 75, Rye 2, Corn 32, New Oats 2, feed values for Chop 85, Shorts 70, Bran 50, Hay 600 per ton. Dairy and produce quotes include Butter 16 to 18, Eggs 18 per dozen, Cheese, Honey. Fruits and vegetables show apples 1 to 3, Cheries dried, Plums, Peaches 10, berries etc. Potatoes new, Turnips 25 per bushel, Early Rose 30, Squash 45, Hubbard 75, Sweet 30, Cabbage 40 to 50, Beets 40, Parsnips 35 to 50 per bushel.
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