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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1887
Page
2
Readable items note events and visits from Clearfield to Lawrence, including upcoming plays at Bare Oaks Opera House and May 24 adonis appearance. Mentions subscriptions, renewals, new offices, a county tax bill, a Washburn College victory, and warnings of partial civic notices. The column also lists locals traveling, stock sales, and social calls in a bustling early town scene.
Dr Phillipe moves his office to South Lawrence in Strong block. Mrs Carrie Fletcher visits friends. Mrs McCullough property on Massachusetts street to be sold at sheriff sale on the 6th. Alfred Russell Wallace to lecture at University Hall May 6. Lawrence High School commencement in the opera house May 6 with 25 cent admission. Deer escape after windstorm in Bismarck Grove. McKeehan jailed for five years for manslaughter. Education board meets and reorganizes. University senior class day program announced. Santa Fe official George Nicholson named G P and T A. Eudora Springs directors plan improvements. Mr Steinberg moves to Kansas City. Lawrence operations continue locally. Poehler family sails to New York and Europe for several months.
Western National Fair Association sets events for September 5 7 8 9 and 10. Various local items report injuries trips travel rail interests open letters rail extensions and social gatherings in North Lawrence and Marion township with notes on stores grocers and mineral water analysis.
The notice advertises a one year subscription deal for the Weekly Capital and Farmers Journal and the Gasette for 3 dollars payable in cash. It also announces open subscription books for a second series of Lawrence Home Building and Loan stock effective June 1, 1887, at the secretary's office, with stock to be issued until the board orders more. Anna M. McMahan of Quincy Illinois will lecture on Shakespeare's Place in Literature at the Unitarian Church on May 5 with a 25 cent admission.
A series of weddings unfolds with John Zimmerman and Minnie Achning at the Achning home, Walter Burton and Bessie Fox marrying at Trinity Church, and Nellie Hoadley uniting with Walter Willis at D. L. Hoadley’s residence. Pairings feature family ties, generous gifts, and favorable prospects for newlyweds. Also included is a weather note by Prof. Snow detailing April’s warmth and rainfall.
A new railroad company based in Lawrence, to be called the Lawrence Emporia Southwestern Railway, appoints Col O E Learnard as president, G W E Griffith as treasurer, and Calvin Hood of Emporia as secretary. Charter filed, capital stock $5,000,000, plans to run lines across numerous Kansas counties and pursue a lease of the old Carbondale road. A traffic pact with Union Pacific is authorized. The article also notes a Douglas County WCTU meeting and discusses University management and Commencement week plans.
D L Hoadley of Lawrence told a Journal reporter that a new Kansas City area company will sink a coal and natural gas shaft at least 3000 feet deep after a vein was found 22 inches thick at 150 feet. Capital may rise from 10000 to 300000 as work starts soon. Sunday Ward Harmon, a north side mail carrier, was robbed near Bismarck after returning from Kansas City when two men knocked him down and stole about 40. A local ad touts Prof Samuels offering eye care.
Lawrence Kansas boosts the Grand House of Innes as a booming, enduring business rising above competitors. The article praises its solid character, fair dealing, and growing public esteem, projecting it to become the state’s premier dry goods emporium.
When you are going away or staying at home remember the place offering trunks and valises. The advertisement promises the best assortment and lowest prices for travel goods and related items.
Local merchant claims to sell dry goods cheaper than competitors and invites customers to try the store. The advertisement emphasizes affordability and confidence in pricing.
We specialize in parasols this season with prices from 25c to 813 each. All shapes and sizes, all kinds of material, and always at the lowest possible prices. Whether you want parasols or not, call in and look at them at Weaver's.
A notice seeks a home for a nine year old girl. Inquiries should be made at 22 Lee Street.
Advertises sale of horses by Kuss and Euppson at Lawrence Kansas on Monday 0th 1887. Aims to buy good horses for eastern market. The notice invites subscribers to bid or supply stock for export.
L. O. McIntire promotes discounts on dry goods and carpets during the current month inviting shoppers to visit for bargains and specials.
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