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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1887
Page
5
In a Civil War scene, Rachel hides in a wagon as Confederate forces overrun wagon trains. Cavalry withdraws toward Nashville while teamsters flee. She reconnects with Harry Glen, now a tougher captain, amid battlefield chaos and flour supply relief.
In the fierce Stone River battles Aunt Debby and Rachel bond amid bombardment as Confederate forces push to break through Breckenridge. The wounded and dying come in, while news of Captaincy for Harry Glen reaches hospital. A past-history interlude follows with a Riviera awakening of romance and a banker’s prideful ban on Eva Marston’s beloved Halbert Fortescue.
Eva confronts her past as she returns to Jaffery Marston with her child after Halbert's death. The banker’s stern pride clashes with love as Eva seeks forgiveness and Jack pursues his painting career. Marston grants consent to their marriage, ending years of tension.
The detectives of Europe are a superior group, blending with elites in Vienna Paris Berlin and London without arousing suspicion. They must do this to do good work speaking many languages and acting discreetly. Scotland Yard in London is highly sought after by merchants and elites who grant commissions to multi man teams.
Weaver's carpet room showcases a splendid line with every piece new and no old patterns. Also advertised are cyclopedias free with express office purchase and Spavin Liniment claims with Barber Bros. drugs. Lawrence and local lenders Gleason Whitman offer real estate loans to Douglas County farmers at low rates.
Very Important Notice to Buyers of Silks announces a large purchase of colored silks in lengths from 2 to 15 yards. Grosgrain silks retailing at $1 will be offered on Monday at 50 cents per lot. Also mentions farm rental information and a bay horse for sale, plus a Jersey bull and a platform spring wagon at Justus Howell's.
There is no place in Lawrences where you can deal more to your satisfaction than at WEAVER'S. For sale a good heavy team of draught horses eight years old that work in any kind of harness double or single. To be seen at the old Shepherd place three miles south of Willow Springs, T. McDoward.
New lines of Jer seys this week at WEAVER'S Buckien's Arnica Salve advertised as the Beat Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chillblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to satisfy or money refunded. 25 cents per box. Sold by Barber Gros.
Innes dominates the city’s shopping scene with a vast daily stock of dry goods and car pets. The bustling store is described as the busiest trading hub, a top destination for customers seeking value and variety.
This week Weaver's advertises a wide display of Spring Dress Goods in the newest fabrics and latest shades with matching furniture. Shoppers are urged to visit Weaver's to find styles that suit them, with prices described as not too high.
An ad warns buyers against cheap imitations and urges consumers to insist on Dr. King's New Discovery for throat, lung and chest ailments. It cautions about dealers misrepresenting products and emphasizes that the genuine remedy offers relief for consumption, coughs and colds.
156 acre tract in Wakarusa bottom along Poor House road with a new county ditch through the land. Enquire of A Haut, cashier National Bank of Lawrence. Local land sale notice from a Lawrence wholesale bank official.
Weaver’s and Harnem feature spring weights merino underwear and new dress goods. The pages promote cheap whips, robes, horse blankets, and saddlery. Bulls for sale from 4 Mile Farm near Lawrence, with potential trades. A. D. Weaver emphasizes fresh dress fabrics and displays at the store.
Piles of boxes and bales unload Monday at Weavers signal a strong belief in growing demand for dry goods in Lawrence this season. The shipment suggests retailers expect solid sales as shoppers replenish stock and prepare for seasonal needs.
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