Local Notes and Short News from May 22 1890
Born to Geo Ware a boy and another girl born to Jack Figgins. Miss Rushmer to Ohio, Mrs Usher back from Florida, May musical festival in Cincinnati, census work in Wakarusa township, canning factory to run day and night. Marriage licenses issued Bert Gregory and Myrtle Van Voorhis. Squires Davie’s girl injured by a dog. Manley jailed for assault. Thomas Tyler 73 wed to Sarah Chaffee. Satterwhite Willard marriage. Fitzue dies at 18. Mrs Tasker visiting from Bay City. editor’s absence shortened issue. Profs Franklin to study in Europe. Hesper Academy commencement. Rocky Ford report of hammer attack in camp.
Strayed Mare Missing From Rocky Ford Area
A dark iron gray mare, four years old, is missing since Sunday morning. Finder is asked to leave word at the office. Also notes on Henry ditch work near Rocky Ford, wage details, local market prices for corn oats hay, and various local notices including the death of Cyrus Weidler at age 68, a Kansas pioneer who fought for the Union, plus a wind and hail storm in Grant township causing damage. Clergy with marriage of A G Hagar and Miss Clara Greenamyer profiled. Local ads for Masury and Sherwin & Williams paints.
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Cyrus Weidler
Chas Shimmons
Mr. Weidler
Free State
Kansas
Union
Latines at Weaver's closing out whole line
Weaver's advertises clearance sale on Latines and goods with items priced at 7 cents to 15 cents. Scarcer French Latines previously 35 to 40 cents now offered at 25 cents. A. D. Weaver promises quality and savings for shoppers.
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A. D. Weaver
County Board of Equalization meeting dates listed
The assessors and county board of equalization will convene in Wakarusa Grant two June 2, Lecompton June 3, Kanwaka June 4, Clinton Marion June 5, Willow Springs June 6, Palmyra Eudora June 7, and City of Lawrence June 9 10 11 with complaints accepted at the County Clerk during the session. Whisk brooms offered at 15 cents each by Raymond’s. W. W. Fluke & Son report revived business with piano and organ sales and orders for Ivers Ponds pianos for Indian Territory Ottawa and Lawrence. A large stock of painters supplies also available.
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Board of Equalization
County Board of Equalization
Wakarusa
Grant
Lecompton
Kanwaka Township
Clinton
Marion
Willow Springs
Palmyra
Eudora
City of
Lawrence
W. W. Fluke & Son
Ivers & Pond
Indian Territory
Ottawa
Innes Announces Second Spring Stock Arrives at Head
At the head, Innes advertises record store stock with a larger selection than ever before. The second spring stock is in featuring new ginghams char lies dress goods silks embroideries black laces hosiery and mitts. Prices are described as lower than ever as the shop prides itself on carrying the best stock in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innes
Spring millinery sale advertised in Lawrence area
London Purple and Paris green for the curculio, plain gouger and coddling moth, at Raymond's drug store. Summer Millinery in Choice Styles at low prices. Beautiful stylish hats and bonnets personally selected by Mrs Gardner in eastern markets. Every lady in the vicinity will consult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Raymond’s
District Court Scene Recaps Local Criminal Trials
In Topeka the district court handled a busy criminal docket. Thor Jones was found guilty on a second trial for legal rape under the age of consent law. Frank Smith and Cliff Mills were convicted while Smith and Mills convictions stood, others acquitted. M Conn faced a liquor selling charge and, after a pardon petition, paid a fine and costs. his porter Wm Holland received 30 days and $100 fine. William Coleman was found guilty of second degree burglary. Charles Anderson pleaded guilty to liquor selling with a fine of $100, plus 30 days. Gantz’s case resulted in a hung jury. Dave Jones and Mary Butler pled guilty and received $100 and 30 days. Several cases including Ab Wood and George Reynolds were continued. Reeves and Fields were dismissed. Annie Ford was acquitted after trial. The Apitz and Jacot cider cases are scheduled for today and tomorrow.
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Thor. Jones
Frank Smith
Cliff Mills
John McDaniels
Cliff Gary
Smith
Mills
M. Conn
Eldridge Mouse
Topeka
Gov
Humphrey
Conn
Wm. Holland
Wm. Coleman
Ab Wood
Gus Fisher
George Reynolds
Harry Reeves
Ed Fields
Annie Ford
Richard Horton
Bright Young
Chas. Apitz
Surprise Party at Lawson Farm Hushed by Guests
Forty nine men women and children surprised quiet farmer J W Lawson at Mud Creek four miles from town. The raid held until 1 a m with no major damage except a night’s rest and some glassware. Notable attendees included Ex Gov Robinson and spouse C C Collins J Bleakley and spouses. Riverside Mandolin Club performed while six baskets of leftovers were saved. Tonight May 224 Barabini Opera Concert Company under J C Manning offers Faust with seats at Crew’s. Mary Donnelly and Mary Keife go to St Louis. Miss Florence Anderson visits. preaching at Blue Mound. marriage license issued to Andrew Daniels and Eliza Ferguson. Wm Mendenhall dies of stomach cancer.
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J. W. Lawson
Mud Creek
Lawson
Mrs. Lawson
Gov. Robinson
C. C. Collins
J. Bleakley
Lady
Riverside Mandolin Club
Lawrence
Barabini Opera Concert Company
J.C. Manning
Faust
Topeka
Crew's
Fans and Parasols Bring Summer Cheer and Deals
A local retailer touts a complete assortment of fans and parasols for the season with prices lower than last year. Shoppers are urged to browse the collection for summer comfort and style, highlighting savings on classic accessories.
White Goods and Charlies Show Quality Home Patterns
The retailer touts extensive experience in buying and selling enabling deep knowledge of values and styles. It promises beautiful patterns and goods that are expensive, highlighting expertise and breadth of selection.
Santa Fe Ticket Rates From Lawrence Chicago Cut Prices
Cut rates listed for Santa Fe tickets include Lawrence to Chicago first class $9.05 second class $6 St. Louis $5.70 and Denver plus intermediate points $7.50 Points east of Chicago and St Louis priced on the cut for full details contact Gero CcBaler Agent A T and S F R R
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Santa Fe
Lawrence
Chicago
St. Louis
Denver
Gero. C.cBaler
A. T
Internal Revenue Clause Amended In Tariff Bill Debate
The House debated the Tariff bill and adopted McKinley amendments to the internal revenue clause. Opponents argued lead ore duties hurt American miners and Mexican trade. supporters cited protection and labor interests. The session also set new tobacco and oleomargarine tax provisions and adjourned after weighing wool duties.
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Bynum
Bayne
Wilson
Agals
McKinley
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Henderson
Iowa
House
Noland Defalcation Probe Opens in Missouri Court
Jefferson City May 20 The county circuit court convened a regular term and the grand jury was impaneled Judge Edwards urged a full inquiry into the Noland defalcation noting reports of a large sum taken from the State treasury and possible gambling debts It is expected an indictment will be returned later this week The remaining deficit is to be paid into the treasury today Governor Morehouse will settlement due from bondsmen.
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Jefferson City
Edwards
Morehouse
Flag Raising At Cuay Center Kansas May 20
Three thousand people celebrated the flag raising offered by Youth's Companion to the Kansas pupil writing the best essay on the patriotic influence of the flag over public schools. Will Long, a Kansas boy, won the prize. Governor Humphrey and Chancellor Snow spoke, and the Governor hoisted the flag to the top amid loud cheers.
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Cuay Center
Kan
Kansas
Will Long
Humphrey
Snow
The
State University
Hand Car Accident in Kansas City Injures Six
Six men were brought to Missouri Pacific hospital after a hand car collision near Osage City. Three hand cars with crews of seven toppled after the first derailed, causing a pileup of twenty one men though the worst victims, John Stewart James Gibbons and Henry Winfield, are reported doing well with head injuries fractured arm and fractured jaw respectively.
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Kansas City
Missouri Pacific Hospital
Osage City
Kan
John Stewart
James Gibbons
Henry Winfield
Inhuman Boys Arrested in Howe Case in Manchester
In Manchester New Hampshire May 90 the twelve year old Sadie Danielson and seventeen year old Alexander Anderson were arrested on the complaint of Charles B Howe’s mother. She alleges they took the delicate ten year old into an outhouse, stuck pins into his body, poured boiling water on him, burned his face with powder, and left him insensible. He was found unconscious.
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Manchester
N. H
Sadie” Danielson
Alexander Anderson
Charles B. Howe
Jesse Pomeroy
Howe
Lightning Strike Damages Fairview School House
Lightning struck the Fairview school near Molinaville Pa yesterday afternoon May 20. The bolt broke the chimney and stove, ran along the stove pipe, and exited through the bench row at the doorway. Twelve children were knocked senseless and four burned. the rest were numb in limbs.
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Agavixe
Fairview
Molinaville
Insane Barber Found Injured In Kansas City
John S Dunn a colored barber residing on Wabash avenue Kansas City was found in the southern part of OuatHe in a dying condition with a razor nearby indicating attempted suicide He shows insanity symptoms and may recover.
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OuatHe
Kan
John S. Dunn
Wabash Avenue
Kansas City
Dunn
Kansas State News Highlights From Topeka and Beyond
A Kansas State News roundup reports stolen jewelry found in a Topeka sewer linked to a Chicago bride case, plus political shifts with Webb McNall securing the Republican Sixth district nomination on the 82nd ballot. Rail danger claims include a Leavenworth man crushed between cars and a beheaded arm accident at Augusta. Senate backs Plumb's bill dividing Kansas into two federal districts, with Wichita hosting future terms. Topeka printers George W. Crane & Co. assign for creditors totaling $120,000. An Atchison man dies after a clash with a rival, while Edgerton's new municipal women’s leaders resign. Hutchinson explores beet sugar manufacture. a Burrton swindler case surfaces. Emporia elects a new music dean. a Shawnee County fire destroys a barn and livestock. The Kansas Medical Society picks officers. Topeka hosts next year’s convention. A long list of local misfortunes includes a drowning Atchison widow and a German tailor’s death in Emporia. Prohibitory law rulings occur in Leavenworth, with prison expenses and receipts detailed. An attempted suicide at the Soldiers’ Home is thwarted, and the Atchison streetcar sale flips again, this time to Boston-backed Des Moines buyers.
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W. 8. Johnson
Chicago
Rock Island
Topeka
Colby
Webb McNall
Congress
Frederick Shafer
Leavenworth
Senate
Plumb
Kansas
District of
Wichita
George W. Crane & Co
Peyton Burleigh
White Clay Creek
Missouri Pacific
Atchison
Edgerton
Hutchinson
Poy
Heymer
Augusta
Oan Hart
Burrton
Grover B. Penny
Emporia
The
State University
MacDonald
John R. Taylor
Shawnee County
Tor Kansas Medical Society
Salina
J. E. Minney
W. A. Phillips
Dr. Peters
Mankato
Lindsey
McPherson
Robertson
Lucy Shenprnsos
Bartholomew Burger
Springfield
Runnymede
Harper County
Robert Walmouth
Leavenworth, Topeka & Southwestern Railway
Atchison Street Railway
John Weber
Des Moines
H. J. Ranson
Boston
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Ary and County News
Geo. Ware
Science Club
May Rushmer
Ohio
Jack Figgins
Barabini Operatic Concert Company
Anna March
Cincinnati
Samuel Reynolds
Bert M. Gregory
Myrtle M. van Voorhis
Jefferson
Douglas County
Williamstown
G. W. Hansel
Rooks County
Squire Davie
Geo. Manley
Mike Lane
Thomas Tyler
Sarah Chaffee
John Satterwhite
Cora E. Willard
A. H. State
Francis Fitzue
Hannah Fitzue
North, Lawrence
R. C. Tasker
Bay City, Mich
W. G. Stevenson
Clinton Township
J. R. Woodward
Miss Pearl
Indiana
Hugh Richards
Sonora
Mexico
Beru
Birdsall McAllaster
U. P. Railway
Peter Popenoe
P. D. Popenock
Elizabeth Miller
Indiana Street
A. A. Russ
Kentucky Street
G. A. Atwood
Manhattan
Anton Gufer
Eudoran
Capt. Roberts
Rhode Island Street
Reynold
Hay
W.S
E. C. Franklin
Germany
Alps
Berlin
Berlin University
Hesper Academy
Blackmar
Rocky Ford
Colorado
Charley Hann
Frank Topping
Charley
Topping
Raymond's
Thos
Jas. Benjamin
Henry Ditch
Grant Township
Mr. Weis
J. H. Gilmore
John Lawson
J. H. Haight
J. C. Bardell
Capt. Strong
A. G. Hagar
Clara Greenamyer
C. G. Howland
Hagar
the Gazette
Masury
Sherwin & Williams
Le1s Drue Co
Weaver's
District Court
Mary
Donnelly
Mary Keife
Florence Anderson
Bloomington, NL
S. B. Anderson
Blue Mound School House
Dr. Davis
Vinland
Andrew Daniels
Eliza J. Ferguson
Leavenworth County
Wm. Mendenhall
White Goods and Charlies
Funston
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Mr. Bayne
Campbell
Frank
Missouri
Hopkins
Illinois
Crain
Texas
Windom
Dubois
Idaho
Rocky Mountains
United States
Perkins
Townsend
West
Clunie
California
Bartine
Nevada
Messrs
Mason
Butterworth
Kelly
Adams
Gear
Mong Votteg
Upie
Cole County Grand Jury
Exporapo
Samuel J. Brown
Philadelphia
Army of the Potomac
State House
Kansas State News
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