03 Jun 1886
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1886
Page
1
A brief classified note promotes a café offering a large varied assortment of farms in Douglas, Jefferson and Leavenworth Counties. Prices range from 10 to 100 dollars per pan, highlighting several bargains among the listings.
Decoration Day was observed with noon closing of stores and offices, a Washington Post led parade to the cemetery, grave decorations, three volleys, and a large afternoon procession. Speakers praised Union valor, with Major Poehler and others examining sacrifice and liberty, and a strong turnout from G A R, Knights of Pythias, and Odd Fellows.
Lawrence Journal recounts a Decoration Day ceremony honoring Union soldiers. Speakers praise the Grand Army of the Republic, describe soldiers as workers who fought for liberty, and condemn secession. They emphasize national unity, the defeat of slavery, and the enduring meaning of freedom. The crowd decorates graves, the Handel and Haydn society performs, and a benediction closes the event.
Classified notice offers Moune For Kent property a stone house with five acres near Eldridge House for rent or sale, with options to pay cash on long time at six percent or exchange for land or city lots. Enquiries at Low Cave Stone. Also advertises City Drug Store paints and oils.
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