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Newspaper

Lawrence Gazette

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1885

Page

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Prime Douglas County Farm Near Lawrence Offered For Sale

Eldridge House Corner Lawrence Kansas advertises buying selling real estate and loans. One of Douglas County’s finest improved farms lies one and a half miles from Post Officer and under two miles from State University. 22 acres with brick house sixteen rooms three large orchards water via Kansas River three springs windmill barn etc. Near Kansas City and Leavenworth four miles from both. Improvements solid and substantial. Possible part payment option.

Douglas County Lawarxer Kansas Kansas City Leavenworth

Rare six acre Lawrence home offered by estate

An attractive modern brick two story home with ten rooms, bath, hot and cold water, furnace heat, cellar, and a carriage house sits on six acres just south of Lawrence. Grounds feature lawn, evergreens, fruit trees and an orchard. Offered at a low price due to estate settlement. Real estate agents Gleason & Whitman invite inquiries for city or farm property and promise prompt replies and references.

Sud Lawrence Post Gleason & Whitman

Roundabout Commentary Reflects on Politics and Local Life

A rambling Douglas County column critiques the Republican ring, praises Democrats for polling reform, and notes national views under President Cleveland. It laments university newspaper funding, mocks tobacco debates among Baptists, and recalls a Lawrence social event tied to the Mikado performance and local horticultural meetings.

Douglas County Horticultural Society Meets at University Hall

The Douglas County Horticultural Society gathered last Saturday at University Hall with about twenty five members attending and sharing a prepared dinner. Chancellor Lippenenit and Prof. Snow attended, and discussions covered fruit trees and orchard issues. B A Colman urged careful fertilization for tree health while N P Deming warned Grimes apples may die out, suggesting propagation to preserve them. Prof. Snow linked tree losses to seasonal temperature. Deming noted peach binds swelling and risk, while Secretary Smith observed larger strawberry plants this year. E A Colman led a long critique on raspberries, claiming past predictions proved right and citing two years growth canes. The meeting featured a song by Miss Minale Walters and remarks from ex-Secretary Reynolds before President Dr. Wm Evatt concluded the session.

Douglas County Horticultural Society University Hall Chancellor Lippenenit Prof. Snow Eatin Mare Grove B.A. Colman Mr. Ayers BP. Deming Grimes Snow N. PL Deming Smith Prescott Underwood E. A. Colman Mies Minale Walters Reynolds Dr. Wm Evatt Aang

Willowopse Willow Copse revival at Bowersock's Opera House

Willowopse presents the Willow Copse at Bowersock's Opera House on December 1 with veteran actor Couldock. Philadelphia Telegraph hails it as strong and entertaining, while Philadelphia News lauds the leading and supporting cast for vivid performances, including a powerful fourth act scene.

Willowopse Bowersock’s Opera House Couldock Philadelphia ‘Telegraph Willow Copse Philadelphia News Couldovk Iseit Tett

Weidemann Toy Stock Slashed Before Holiday Sale

GazetTe reporter visits Win Weidemann’s shop and sees four large piles of toys just received for the holidays. Weidemann plans to quit the toy business after this season and sell all stock at unheard of prices. The store features wagons, velocipedes, hobby horses, dolls, plays, trunks, drums, and a vast assortment of fine wax, bisque and china dolls. The collection promises a big rush as buyers seek bargains before stock is gone.

Tayn the GazetTe Wis Urawa Win Weidemann Weideman Eghatk Dole

Tax Initiation Reveals County and City Tax Split

County Clerk White outlines taxes on the 188 assessment showing the city bears about half of total county burden while school tax remains the largest. The report lists county general fund, interest fund, sinking fund, district taxes, sidewalks costs totaling 530.40 in the city and 9 in Eudora, delinquent road tax 748.20, and a 49 surveyor tax on certain parcels.

White Eudora

Bargains at Boston Department Store in McCullough’s block

Save money by visiting the Boston Department Store in McCullough’s block and browse an immense stock of useful and ornamental goods priced at 99 cents. Items would cost four times as much elsewhere and are described as first class, not auction sale articles, promising strong bargains in Lawrence.

Boston McCullough Holiday Ptt Lawrence

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