City and County News Roundup of Local Happenings
Rain dominated the past week as updates cover pensions for James F. Stone and David H. Bell of Lawrence, sports reports on the University nine beating Fort Leavenworth, and community notes from Topeka to Lecompton including entertainments, picnics, and subscriptions. The Clinton band plans, a Chimes fundraiser netting hospital funds, and local moves fill the page alongside deaths and business notes.
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David H. Bell
Lawrence
The
University
Fort Leavenworth
Wool Dress Goods Special Sale Prices
Our Special Sale's wool dress goods will be confined for 15 days. We show best values in the burg at 15¢ 25¢ 35¢ 50¢ and 75c. We sell black and colored silks cheap with Brillianteens at 48c 5c $1 and $1.25. Black wool dress goods from 25¢ up to $1.73. McIntire.
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Burg
McIntire
Local social notes and upcoming events in town
Miss Frances Steinberg hosted a card party at her Louisiana Street home last Wednesday evening. Mark Migliario, a county pioneer and early Gazette subscriber, visited from Lecompton. A Jephtha and his Daughter cantata will be staged Monday June 2 at the A. O. U. W. Hall under the Degree of Honor. F. M. McHale of Denver sold his 40 acre farm north of the city to Emma L. Winger of Columbus Ohio for 4000 dollars. About 25 German Baptists plan to attend the Pertle Springs meeting near Warrensburg Missouri. Magnus W. Barber, Kansas City businessman born in Lawrence, to wed Margaret E. Lincoln of Plattsburg Missouri on Wednesday June 4. Frederick Arnold of Junction City and Hattie Riesch of Princeton Kansas married by Judge Norton Saturday night. A license issued to Thomas H. Johnson of Eudora and Ella Jones of Johnson County. Chas A Dining of the city patented a corn cultivator now selling fast. farmers hail it as a great help.
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Mark Migliario
Tue Gazette
Lecompton
Jephtha
A. O. U. W. Hall
F. M. McHale
Lawrence
Denver
Emma L. Winger
Columbus
Ohio
Magnus W. Barber
Kansas City
Margaret E. Lincoln
Plattsburg
Frederick Arnold
Junction City
Hattie Riesch
Princeton, Kas
Norton
Thos. H. Johnson
Eudora
Ella Jones
Johnson County
W. T. Griffith
Lecomp‘ton
Southern Kansas Railroad
Griffith
Cherryvale
Chas. Apitz
A. C. Jacot
Baldwin
Andrew Ostrand
Vinland
Ottawa
Frank Smith
Chas. Roberts
Wm. Coleman
O'Brien
Benson
Thos. Jones
Wm. Monroe
Snyder
Saline County
Howann Ilartzeul
Wichita
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Topeka
George W. Port
Beloit
W. S. Corbett
E. €. Culp
Salina
Clark Gray
Larned
I’. C. Tupper
Leavenworth
Christian Beck
John I. Brown
Kan
Alexander Robb
McPherson
J. K. Hooker
Independence
Charles A. Benson
Jin Crermany
Tur Grand & Rab
Tur Grand Lodge Knights of
Louis Long
Waimero
Kansas
Thitchinson
Wille Slusher
Shunganunga
Gustavo Mali
Olathe
la Grippe
M. Coss
Eldredge
L. B. Frerir
Eateera
Sedwick County
Hutchinton
Dress Goods Bargains at 15 to 50 Cents a Yard
The paper notes 15 to 50 cent dress goods bargains from L. D. McIntire, with prices 15, 20, 25, 35 and 50 cents. It reports three youths, about 16 or 17, who left Lone Star district with loot including provisions, utensils, two horses, an old wagon and harness. A major surgical operation was performed in Topeka on Mrs. Gratton Gregg to remove a 27 1/2 pound tumor.
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Lnds
Lone Star District
Wanted Horses and Mules at Donnelly Bros Stable Kansas
An advertisement by H C Lipsey seeks horses mares and mules at Donnelly Brothers Stable Lawrence Kansas on Saturday May 31 1890 with cash paid at top market prices for first class stock.
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Lawrence
Kansas
H. C. Lipsey
Egg and Poultry Prices Offered by Pendleton
H Pendleton announces he will pay top prices for eggs poultry and late potatoes as published in local market notices. He invites producers to contact him for terms and delivery arrangements.
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H. Pendleton
Douglas County Farmers' Institute Meeting Planned at Reed er Float Site
The next meeting will be held one week from next Saturday at Jas McCreath's home four miles northwest of the city on the Lakeview road. The topic currency continues with Ex Gov Robinson presenting a paper followed by discussion. The historic site was once Reed er Float purchased by Gov Reeder Kansas' first governor.
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Douglas County Farmers’ Institute
Jas. McCreath
Lakeview Road
Robinson
Kansas
Mortgage Foreclosure Figures From Douglas County
Kansas clerks tally three year foreclosures in Douglas County. 99 cases filed, $330,464 claimed. 27 dismissed before trial, $27,620. 102,914 awarded in judgments. 30 settlements. $78,425 paid in sheriff sales. Also notes civic events and court outcomes including a $36,000 verdict in Griffith vs Southern Kansas railroad and various local law actions.
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Senator Ingalls
State of
Kansas
J. L. Bristow
Douglas County
I Io
The Tariff Bank and Geld Trust expose on tariffs
E S Ginns of Lyons Iowa writes a critical letter accusing Congress and wealthy creditors of coercing high tariffs to protect infant industries and rich manufacturers. He condemns Republican policy, cites tax disparities on necessities versus luxuries, and laments growing millionaire wealth from bonds and gold tricks while workers and farmers suffer.
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Tariff Bank and
Geld Trust
Enron GazeTte
Congressional Tariff and Gold Trust
John Sherman
Wade Hampton
Ohio
Louisiana
South Carolina
Cleveland
Republican Party
United States
E. S. Ginns
Lyons
Iowa
Booming Bargains at The Store Offer Seasonal Low Prices
Booming bargains fill The Store with a broad range of seasonable stocks. 1000 yards of Charllies at 2 1 2 cents, heavy Shirtings at 5 cents, 750 yards of German Indigo Prints at 1 0 cents, Shirting Prints at 4 1 2 cents, Ribbed Jersey Vests three for 25 cents, and Unbleached Muslin at 5 cents.
Bargain Binder For Sale At Tayior’s Livery Stable
Champion Harvester and Binder nearly new offered for cash or trade for a horse. Great deal for a farmer. Apply at Tayior's Livery Stable opposite Lawrence House. Large stock of painter supplies at Leis Date Co's.
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Tayior
Lawrence House
Memorial Day Memorial Day Special Order No 2
Memorial Day observance announced with detailed parade and ceremony plans. Washington Post and Drum Corps to assemble May 30 at 9 a.m. at G A R hall. 1:30 p.m. reassembly and 2:30 p.m. services at South Park. Appointed marshal A L Selig to organize parade chiefs and divisions. services feature Col A W Benson and Gen E B Hamilton. Donations requested for flowers. local notices advertise lubricants, paints, and coal suppliers.
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Bull Run
Henry
Tong
Washington Post
Drum Corps
G. A. R. Hall
W. G. Fearing
Oak Hill Cemetery
Relief Corps
Robinson Rifles
A. L. Selig
South Park
First Regiment
R. H. van Pelt
Grand Army of the Republic
A. W. Benson
Ottawa
Haskell Institute
E. B. Hamilton
Kansas City
E. M. Cobron
S. Haus
White Goods at Weaver's in Linens and India Linens
Weaver's showcases the choicest white goods with India Linens, sheer lawns, Revere stripes, and Persian India Linens. A fast black line includes plaid and striped organdies. Warranted color fast against perspiration and acid, with durable fabrics.
Harness and dusters sale at Weaver's store
H. W. Henderson offers a large stock of farm and cart harness at prices to fit hard times. The shop at 623 Massachusetts Street opposite Pierson's mill invites buyers to save horses from flies and dust with nets and dusters. C. Bruce & Son advertise coal prices and prompt filling of orders at 633 Massachusetts Street, Telephone 118.
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H.W. Henderson
Mass
Pierson
Massachusetts Street
C. Bruce & Son
Prohibitory law debated by Kansas attorney general
Attorney General Kellogg issues directive to officers on enforcing the prohibitory law citing the U S Supreme Court original package decision as not binding on Kansas residents who import liquor. He warns that foreign importers face arrest and that selling liquor in original packages may constitute a nuisance. The note specifics how to handle unbroken packages versus single bottles and urges vigilance against violators.
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Kellogg
Supreme Court of the United States
Iowa
Supreme Court
Kansas
Fulker
Gray, Mhichian
Hrewer
Uicefers
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James F. Stone
Christian Church
John L. Bruce
W. C. Richardson
Sibley
W. Randall
John Irvin
Franklin
Henry Mobler
Echo
J. C. Moore
Belvoir
Silas Dodder
Overbrook
Poehler
Crozier Place
Jack Leonard
Irving
Kennedy Valley
Clinton
Baldwin Creamery
Edw. Thompson
Jackson, Mich
Maggie Moors
St. Louis
M.E. Weiser
St. Joseph
W. J. Weiser
City
Pearl Macy
Moberly
Missouri
Paul R. Brooks
Pioneers of
Alliance
Williamstown
John Bowman
J. W. Widden
Haskell
Emporia
Indians
P. Christian
C. Brownell
L. M. Frazer
Clinton Township
John D. Miles
Oklahoma
Henry Ulrich
Marion Township
N. W. Gould
Geo. W. Schell
Leadville
Col
W.C
E. ©. Franklin
Severance
Germany
Prohibition Club
A. M. Richardson
Tennessee Street
F. C. Gay
Prof. Canfield
Lee Street
J. Lane
Massachusetts
Rhode Island Street
Morris House
New York
Europe
the Main
Mentz
Vienna
Boston Square
Craigs & Urbansky
Geo. W. Baldridge
Western Union Telegraph Office
Frances Steinberg
Lousiana Street
Crains & Urbansky
Washington Creek
County
Pertle Springs
Warrensburg
Chas
Rechning
L. D. McIntire
Donnelly Bro.'s
Frank Cosley
Hank Davis
Mr. Cosley
Mr. Davis
L. van Voorhis
Myrtle
Bert McGregory
L. J. Worden
J. Churchill
J. C. Claypool
B. Wood
David Littell
Richard Fowler
Wm. Davidson
James Gillul
Arthur Gray
Grant Township
Lou Kanwaka
Jas. M. Reymond
F. B. Hill
Jno
W. Bullock
Willow Springs
Geo. F. Haas
Marion
C. M. Finber
Palmyra
J. M. Hammond
D. Anderson
R. B. Newby
Wakaruss
H. D. Whitman
Samuel Reynolds
Cratns & Uksansxy
Shenandoah
Charles Ellis
Ellis
George R. Gould
West
Walter A. Wood
Heildeshein
Gould
J. I. Case
Cratns & Unnansky
A. D. Weaver
Crains & Urganskyy
Leis Date Co's
Onpen
Raymond’s Drug Store
Masury’s and
Sherwin & Williams
Davee
Bruce & Son
White Goods
Kansas State News
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