Neighborhood News From the Surrocas ing Country
Notes from Reno and nearby towns report flax planting, new barns, improved homes, and rides to the nation. Wheat indicates a fall crop, livestock moves include fat steers and hogs, while a large stone barn collapsed in a heavy wind with horses unharmed. A Sunday Institute discussed Sunday school duties and teacher awards.
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Reno
C. K. Buckingham
Heno
Inge
Jas
Phinnicke
Local notes and real estate talk in Jadora district
Frank Shaffer Jadora on sick list. Big real estate deal anticipated next week. Grand hop at Waldorf Hall last Saturday night. J P Wilson shipped cattle to Kansas City. Charles Curry sent two jugs mineral water to Chicago. F Lavo hauled rock for new house cellar. Poor weather slows real estate work. Peter Harris’ wife died recently. Honess suffers heart disease. Attempted break in at Val Werner's home. Salvation Army to speak at English M E church Tuesday the 8th. City councilman resigns. Bill Teft appointed. Dr J P Lewis from Topeka visited. Mrs White in poor health. William Vola to visit mineral springs with friends. 2000 health trip. Forest of men fixed up mineral springs last Saturday. no government appointment for water seekers. Over 150 people expected at the mineral springs.
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Twin Mound
Dave Jackson
Clara Johnson
Colorado
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Topeka
McBride
Mort Bengon
J. H. White
Chicago
Co. F. Thurber
Will Robinson
Callifornia
H. F. Tussey
Rock Creek
Whitford Thurber
J.P. Wilson
Kansas City
Charles Curry
F. Lavo
Peter Harris
Honess
Val. Werner
Salvation Army
M. E
Our City
Murahat
Bill Teft
J. P. Lewis
Dr. White
William Vola
Gus Fass
Dr. Marvin
Edgerton
Kansas
Eudora
Georgia Fitzwilliams
Henry Ross
Lawrence
J. J. Hiddleston
C. E. Hastings
L. B. Brown
Osage City
Wakarusa
Sayer
North Side
Aince
Jack
Old Jack
Eudora Mineral Springs Celebrated and Local News
The community notes celebrate a fifth anniversary at James Roe’s home with gifts and merriment. Property values rise as roads dry. spring waters praised by Prof. Van Ness of Chicago, who analyzes the mineral water and may invest. Residents visit Kansas City and Osage City. local happenings include weather changes and upcoming lectures on water properties.
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James Roe
Wolf Hunt Set After Next Saturday in Bismarck
In Bismarck and BISMARCK area notices say every man and boy will join the wolf hunt planned for next Saturday. The report also notes late rains greening bluegrass in the grove and local unemployment with idle men on dry goods boxes as winter eases.
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Elm
Locust
L. K. Billingsley
Tie
Kansas
Evictions and Moves Spur Local Shifts in Jefferson Heights
John Miller of Jefferson Heights plans a move to Indiana as the lyceum at school district 68 nears a season closure. Scott Wood sells out and relocates to Rice County to preempt a claim. A Harbison sells his hill farm and will move to Colorado. Residents plan a wolf hunt next Saturday, while a patent medicine ad touts Dr Haines tea.
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Jefferson Heights
John Miller
Indiana
Lyceum
Scott Wood
Rice County
A. Harbison
Colorado
Readers of The Gazette Extend 1887 Thanks
The writer thanks readers of The Gazette for liberal patronage during 1886 and expresses willingness to serve both old and new customers in 1887.
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the Gazette
Lawrence Real Estate Boom Signals Citywide Prosperity
March brings new life to Lawrence with a surge in real estate activity. Major sales include George Noble property on Louisiana Street to Geo Tones for 4500 and Duck property on South Massachusetts for 4800. Kansas City capitalists back local expansion as 50 acres sold for 17000 and 10 acres near I Bullene’s sold for 1500, amid plans for a planing mill sash and blind factory and a wire nail venture by A Henley. The Innes Investment 60 boom and Mutual Investment Association organize to fund growth.
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Lamb
Lawrence
Haskell Institute
Geo. Noble
Louisiana Street
Geo. Tones
Duck
Massachusetts Street
J. K. Nealey
Rhode Island Street
North
Congregational Church
M. Newmark
Ferdinand Gnefkow
Robert Carpenter
Moreland Place
Kansas City
Carmean
South
John D. Milea
Kenean City
I. Bullene
Churchill
Ohito Street
J. F. Bayless
Babcock
C. R. Headley
Joe Spaulding
J.C. Cudien
David Burr
Frank Anderon
Dr. Marvin
A. Henley
McIntire Ad Urges Shopping Before Buying Dry Goods
An advertisement urges readers not to buy any dry goods or carpets before examining the merchant's stock and slow prices. L. O. McIntire signs the message. The notice reflects local business promotion in a frontier town.
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L. O. McIntire
Topeka Pair Wed in Douglas County Ceremony
A court clerk records a marriage involving Mr PS Stailey of Topeka and Sal Lawrence, and Edward C. Sy James with Josie Davidzon, both of Topeka. The ceremony was officiated by Judge Norton in Spearman and Mary Morris, both of Douglas County.
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PS Stailey
Topeka
Sal Lawrence
Edward C. Sy James' Sini
Suta Josie Davidzon
Norton
Jancob Spearman
Mary, Morris
Douglas County
Boom at Innes store fuels busy Saturday crowds
A rainy Saturday drew shoppers to Innes where the Lawrence store boomed across all departments. An abundance of spring stock filled dress goods, linens, trims, and new prints while upstairs carpets—from body Brussels to moquettes and wool—settled at 15 cents to 2.50 per yard. The cloak season reset, with muslin underwear and shawls in the old cloak quarters, drew steady assistance from lady staff and shoppers alike.
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Lawrence
Brussels
Kansas
Innes
For Sale: Small Near Town Home Inquiries at Gazette Office
Property ad seeks a modest man to purchase a small home near town. Inquiries directed to the Gazette office for details and arrangements.
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Gazerte
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Peiyes Siac
Field & Hargis
Neighborhood News
Gazette
Mesara
Constant
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Allen
Hammond
Stewart
Jiamb“man
Baay
Lumbman
Johanna Hesse
Capt.Nickell
Dr. Ward
Mr. Bunce
James Davidson
F. Kearns
Keystone
Mathewa
DeSoto
EB. C. Rich
Kiowa County
Dave King
Winslow Davis
Joe Vitt
Charley Hix
Rosco
Heaper
J. A. Sheeley
Mr. Sheeley
Ponce de Leon
Jadora
Frank Shaffer
Wiledorf Hall
Lote
van Ness
United States
Place. Co
North Lawrence
Wakaruai
Robert Wheadon
No Man's Land
Indian Territory
George Fitts
Chris Eberhart
Squiers
Eudo
Mr. Lucas
George Whaley
Ilinois
Vinland
James G. Wilt
Geo. B. Jones
G. W. Toothaker
Logether
Albert Woods
Bismarck
Sid Hurd
Fair Ground
Chaz. Taylor
E. A. Cameron
John
Frank Nelson
E. Davis
Mr. Melville
Innes Investment
Geo. Innes’ Dry Gooda
W. H. Beatty
J. A. Willett
John Zerby
Georgia Crawford
W. C. Patterson
John P. Nace
Sarah Flinn
Rose | Woodruff
Gladdigs Allen
Kate Nolan
Jacob Lander
Alex Cook
Mutual Investment Association
Lawrence Mutual Investment Association
W. ‘I’. Sinclair
J. N. Roberta
J. D. Bowersock
J. 8, Crow
K. E. Pierson
R. K. Tabor
J. A. Dalley
J. House
Marke
T. Field
D. L., Hoadley
F. Delchmann
Western National Fair Association
J. W. Stailey
Sally Watt
D. G. Watt
Garden City
Lawrence Heure Freuriah
Whitcomb Eros
Marebi Head
Ayer
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