Wakarusa Fire And Wells On Poor Farm Report
Thursday updates from Wakarusa note George Hollingberg family illnesses near the Galveston river bridge at the Poor farm. Pete Wagner sunk two wells on the Poor farm with a five foot diameter and forty one foot tubing foundation. A Cass Barricklow barn and oat stack burned on the 26th, suspected arson or careless children, with smoking cited as a common fire cause in the area.
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George Hollingberg
Galveston
Wakarusa
Pete Wagner
Cass Barricklow’s
Atrow Stack
Bought Largely at Rarely Low Prices
A reader notes we availed ourselves of the opportunity to buy largely at prices that were unusually low, reflecting a period of favorable market deals and accessible discounts.
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Rari
Severe Monday rain storm hits Reno causing damage and injuries
A major rain and hail storm struck Reno Monday evening around five o'clock. Property damage reported across town, with many injured. The storm lasted nearly an hour, bringing significant disruption as residents assess losses.
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D. Byington
J. N. Abernathy
Bridget Morgan
Patrick Fulton
Rebecca Crossman
Aaron
John Mendenhall
Neely
Serene
Henry H. Schelberg
Nannie M. le Page
August Blum
Augusta Jendecke
Claudius A. Hamilton
Mary A. Spain
Tragic riding accident claims Lecompton boy Eddie Reeder
Eddie Reeder a 12 year old near Lecompton died after a pony without saddle or bridle dragged him by a rope. He fell unconscious from blows to head and back and died about fifteen minutes later. Funeral drew a large crowd, reflecting the boy's high esteem in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Reeder
Albert Reeder
Lecompton
Eddie
Douglas County Mills to Start Roller Flour Output in Kansas
Palmer and Griffin improve manufacturing gear and announce that Douglas County Mills will soon begin roller flour production. Owner Mr. Bower delays until machinery and methods reach perfection to rival buhr flour. Iowa dealers are sending sacks for Head Center to replace Minnesota hard wheat Ratene. Mills claim largest capacity in Kansas and will market under established brands.
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Douglas County Mills
Kansas
Bower‘sock
Iowa
Minnesota
Tragic death of Indiana girl Miss Laura O Brown
Laura O Brown of Indiana visiting her aunt near Vinland hanged herself in a corn crib last Sunday morning after family left for church. She left a note saying she was tired of life. She was about twenty one. No reason given for the act. Independent candidate for Douglas county sheriff seeks support. Wanted spring chickens and saddlery at low prices.
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Laura O. Brown
Indiana
Elizabeth Andrews
Vinland
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East
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Lawrence
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J. M. Phenicie
Buckingham
Palmer & Griffin’s
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W. W. Asher
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Eldridge House
Lawrence, Kan
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Dr. Neumann
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F. G. Alford
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Philad
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Kan
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Yuan Om
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Detroit
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Fourth Judicial District of
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Kentucky Street
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W. H. Pendleton
H. Kesting
Hale & Pendleton
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Swararove
Winthrop Street
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John Daley
Winthrop St
Wells, Fargo & Co
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Kip Boots
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