29 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1894
Page
1
The Douglas County Gazette announces a voting contest to select the most popular young lady. Readers submit coupons with the name of the candidate to earn votes, with a noon deadline of April 26 1894. Subscribers also receive extra votes for yearlong advance payments.
In Justice Charlton's court last Wednesday Ed Reeves colored faced a swift verdict for stealing corn from C Altenbernd’s field four miles east of the city. The arrest followed a midnight pursuit with a wagon load of grain recovered three miles west of the scene. Reeves was fined ten dollars and costs totaling sixty two dollars and jailed.
City boss backs cheaper fuel after ordinance defeat. Seattle wood gas method promises low-cost lighting by burning firewood in a sealed retort inside stoves, with gas cleaned and stored for use. reports claim cord of wood yields 17 000 feet of gas and valuable byproducts, sparking urgent talk of local adoption.
Dr Hailman lauds Haskell Institute progress and central location saying it ranks with the best. He commends the school department and Assistant Superintendent Penks work. Lake View Fishing and Hunting Association directors in Topeka elect officers and consider a telephone line at Lake View club house. The Modern Way praises Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative option.
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