Prairie Sabbath School Program Draws Community Interest
Prairie town hosts a full Sabbath school program on March 6 1887 starting at 10 o clock with devotional songs discussions and lessons led by Albert Gilky Mr Allen and Rev Boaz among others. The wrap includes lunch at noon and a 1 PM devotional followed by talks on the ideal Sunday school and parental duties ending with a benediction. Community notes report farm moves illnesses and local events including horse sale wolf hunts and a college of social gatherings across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie
Albert Gilky
Allen
Harrington
Boaz
Song
Prohibition meeting and local business changes noted
Town items report a prohibition meeting with speeches by A H Green and Professor Shuck, discussing labor and protection, plus plans by George Farran to retire, shop changes, and anticipated increased stock sales as prices rise. Local moves include Wm Lawrence family relocating south, and new shops by H Cronemyer and Dr Pierson.
Seed stock list for mixed forage grasses and clover
A large stock of mixed forage seeds including Red Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, English Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, Red Top, and Red Oats labeled as rust proof. No dates or locations provided.
Farm for Sale Ad by Joan C. Nicaorss in Topeka
A farm is offered for sale with contact to Joan C. Nicaorss at 163 1st Avenue East Topeka Kas. The brief notice provides a single seller and location without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan C. Nicaorss
1St Avenue
East Topeke, Kas
Kew Goods Introduces New Spring Stock of Dry Goods
Kew Goods announces the opening of their new spring stock featuring dry goods and carpets. The notice invites the public to visit the store, inspect the merchandise, and compare prices before shopping elsewhere.
Ladies Muslin Underwear and Harness Goods Ad
L C McIntire offers ladies muslin underwear in stock on the second floor cloak department with ample light and comfortable space. Geo Innes features harness goods from cheap whips to robberies—sorry, robes and horse blankets and spylery. H W Hewpenson listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. Innes
Oper House
H. W. Hewpenson
Boots and Shoes Honest Prices For 1887 in Gazette
A reader thanks The Gazette readers for 1886 patronage and states a commitment to serve both old and new customers in 1887, offering boots and shoes at prices as cheap as anyone.
Beautiful Carpets in stock and ready to order
In stock now are Wool Carpets Brussells Body Brussels Moquettes and the prettiest patterns. This is the best time to choose with options to store until you are ready. Bill to date from day of laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Assignee's Notice in A M Ulrichton Estate Case
State of Kansas Dovaias County District Court assigns estate of A M Ulrichton. On the 1st day of June A D 1887 and two following days between 9 a m and 5 p m, I will adjust all demands against the estate at the Clerk of the District Court in Lawrence Douglas County Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Kansas
Dovaias County
District Court
A. M. Alraxaon
Otice
Juntes A. D
A.M. Ulrichton
Lawrence
Douglas County
Kansas
Women of the Nez Perces Reserve Ride and Work in Isolation
A travel narrator describes a frost bit October trek to Lapwai Valley on the Nez Perces reserve. He observes squaw work in fields and homes, proud muscular women, hunting and herding, and stock sale scenes with a fierce female rider handling a dispute over cattle. The piece contrasts traditional roles with rough frontier life and notes war participants and exile among the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nez Perces
Lapwai Creek
C Joseph
Lapwai
Pacific Ocean
Eide
Joseph
Klahe
Rocky Mountains
Biabo
Francisco Carenicle
Selfishness in daily life judged by Harper's Bazar
A dense critique discusses everyday selfish acts that disrupt households and friendships. It warns that personal insistence on views and unkept engagements harm others, urging frequent reminder of others' rights and identities. The piece reflects moral instruction from Harper's Bazar on conduct and compassion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfial Ing
Benmod Am
Book of Journal
Harper's Bazar
The Thinnest Man Near Trussville Astonishes Doctors
The Birmingham Chronicle reports John Revis a 45 year old man confined to bed for 23 years with a rheumatic condition that left him a motionless skeleton weighing 46 pounds. He cannot move except the right hand fingers and remains cheerful, speaking of himself as well. Friends remain puzzled as to why he survives without movement or serious decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Trussville
John Revig
Revis
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Field & Hargis
Massachusetts Street
Lawren
Weighborhood News
Wakarus
Duke
Eudora
Tax Gazette
W.B. Kennedy
Franklin
Nate Longfellow
Hhat
Eudura
Poor Farm Road
Wakarusa
Deichmann
Strawberrytown
Robert Wagner
Will.Green
John.Gilmors
Samuel Taylor
James Stewart
New House
Bismarck Grove
Wig
Gilmore
Wife
Washington
Couneraich Farm
Mrs. Stephens
John Godstean
Spring Creek
Andrew Fannen
F. T. Chadwick
Archie Nicol
Quakers
Wm. Fannen
Harmony
Taior
Howard
Byram Bohlen
Kansas City
Harmony Literary
Mr. Thompson
Sparrow Jimie
Squire Painter
Mark Hill
Opera House
Jim Young
Valentine
Grant Johnson
Dorrow & Thompson
Grover
Johnnie Mitchell
Mr. Hershel
Samuel Wise
Charlea, Pifer
Indian Territory
Christian Church
Enoch Wilson
Wabaunsee County
August Rickmire
Billy Fix
Narrow Beck Association
Simonn Johnson
Busineas
George Johnson
Big Spring
Fyman
Schott
Big Springs
Mr. S
Fred Bahamler
Abeeni
Tonganoxie
George Farran
Wm. Lawrence
H. Cronemyer
Bowman Bros
Dr. Pierson
Emporia
Frank Stone
F. J. Desaery
Arkansas
Mr. White
Rule
Congregational Church
Haworth
Friends’ Church
Lecompton
Prost. Ervin
A. H. ‘Green
Dr. Bonebrake
Griesa
Farris
Shuck
Ervin
W. H. Pendleton
L. C. McIntire
the Gazette
Satines
GEO
INNES
Guy
W. L. Butters
Saddi
Harnes
UCLA
Nez Perces Reservation
Lawrence Marketa
Whitcom’ Yros
Morning Star
Ayer
Neen
Ayeer’s
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