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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1883
Page
8
Lecompton news recounts visits by Hon A R Greene and others, a silver wedding celebration for Dr Bonebrake, religious services by local colored brethren, praise for Coblentz’s university talks, and plans for a May colt show. A reader inquiry questions Kaw Mutual Aid Association reliability after insurance ads. editor warns caution.
Local notes report Mr. Carpenter fell ill with heart neuralgia while plowing. Farmers completed corn planting and plan fence repairs to keep out cattle. Mr. Pryor vows to outdo Lawrenceites in home improvements. Mr. Mackey returns after eighteen months to visit friends. A May party at the Poor farm grove is set for May 18 with games and old-fashioned fun. D Tucker fished at the creek using hog jole and peelers as bait. turtles ate the bait and Tucker left empty handed. The same Tucker is known for cutting seventy-five shocks of corn per day on horseback.
Mr. Wilt Barber tills sixty five acres of flax and most corn is already planted. Rumor of smallpox is unfounded. Several residents plan summer house building, including Pontious and John Houk. Albert and George Eaton of Wakefield Mass relocate to Kanwaka to learn farming and start their own venture this season.
Farmers near planting progress after late rains boost crops. Nature greets spring as Dr Reed of Baldwin preaches at Prairie City. Farmers discuss tariff issue once corn is in. Mr J W Junkins buys hogs at Media replacing late Mr S H Carmean with a capable successor.
Leavenworth County reports corn coming in slowly as Linwood builds a new drug store with several artisans at work. The old schoolhouse sold to ST J Harbaugh for 107.50 to be moved downtown. A flouring mill is hoped for soon amid vigorous business talk. A store robbery attempt failed thanks to clerk Grey. A large fire near Huey’s farm destroyed a barn, five hundred bushels of corn, a horse and harness. North Lawrence reports new houses and health trips, mad dogs, a local justice of the peace, and thefts. The Rev Kelso buys surplus wheat for Leavenworth mills, while Lawrence millers pay less. An overturning buggy near the Leavenworth branch risks two women's lives.
In Pendleton's shop Tron sinks offers a full line of foreign and domestic woolens for gentlemen's wear. The Junior A class showcases a high standard elocution program featuring pieces by Miss Oliver and students, with Olive Willet and Lizzie McCoy praised for their performances. A future bazar is advertised by Mrs. Gardner offering hats, feathers, and plumes at low prices.
The report notes continued rain improving crop prospects while farmers prepare for spring. Local activities include a lively baseball game last Saturday, cattle movements to grass regions, and several residents visiting or returning home. Fire destroyed the Hughey barn with losses observed, and community church visits featured Quaker and Reno representatives.
Notice states no goods will be taken on pawn or bought as secondhand clothing until further notice. It references cookies, iron and wood pumps, and names J. W. Beard as the location or person related to the notice.
A. J. Griffin offers a two story eight room house near Mount Oread for 560 percent of cost with time on half. The property includes a basement cellar cistern stone barn capable of six horses carriage house about an acre and fruit trees.
Receipts of cattle good and quality good with light shipping steers selling well while heavy cattle move slowly. Prices range from five to five fifty for cattle shippers, four to five for butchers, four to four twenty for cows. Hors ten percent lower six sixty five to six seventy five. Sheep three to three fifty.
Currency-like prices for Wheat Rye Corn Oats and mixed grains Creek market data corrected by W N Pendleton. Includes meat lard dressed meats produce dairy fruits vegetables poultry and miscellaneous items with prices for each. Lists tides wood coal and furs including quantities and unit pricing.
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