City and County News October 16 1890
Local brief items report racing at the driving park, a heavy rain and cold wave from Sunday, and a busy subscription renewal scene. Many residents including Geo Gress, W D Lewis, C Collins, D H Martin, and Stephen Abraham Watts renewed or noted subs. The county oval contract was awarded to Russell Bowman Co. and a Willow Springs road petition was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Cady
Grant Township
SeaEila A
Ridenour
Clinton
C. Collins
Six Corners
D. H. Martin
Lecompton
Abraham Watts
Autumn Sale Silks and Dress Goods Begin October 15
Gigantic sale of silks and dress goods announced as an Autumn Sale. Beginning Wednesday morning October 15 for ten days, items offered lower than ever before due to recent heavy purchases. Readers urged to watch papers for further details.
Democratic congressional candidate to speak in Douglas county
Democratic candidate for Congress will address residents at Eudora on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Clinton on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Lawrence on Saturday the 25th at 7:30 p.m. Other speakers will join Mr Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Douglas County
Eudora
Clinton
Lawrence
Chapman
Roscoe
Vinland
Robinson
Belleview
T. Barker
Fairview
Black Jack
High Prairie
Twin Mound
Belvoir
Ah Harmony
GLENN
Mga Scouten
Brown Jug
UNION
Big Springs
Central
Centennial
Burnett
Washington Creek
Kanwaka
Excelsior
North Lawrence
GLOBE
Baldwin
South Lawrence
Riverside
White
Collier
Democratic Rallies Across Douglas County
The political campaign features noted speakers visiting towns from Roscoe to Riverside and Baldwin with October events and dates listed. A separate item highlights Crains and Urbansky offering winter clothing bargains at 738 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence. A social note covers Doc Sutton and Mrs Fowler's Oct wedding near Baldwin, including the ceremony by Rev Dexter Tucker and a celebratory reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crains & Urbansky’s
Boston Square Dealing Clothiers
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Kansas
Doc Sutton
Baldwin
Mr. Sutton
Fowler
Greencastle
Ind
Dexter Tucker
Blankets and Comforts Promoted with Weekend Sale
Cool and Frost Nights call for blankets and comforts, boasting an excellent stock and the lowest prices. The ad emphasizes quality and affordability to attract buyers.
Leavenworth County Alliances Meet in Courtroom
L C McIntire notes Leavenworth County F A No 2387 met in the criminal court room at Leavenworth on Saturday October 11 1890. The meeting discussed day issues and tactics of political parties. A quarterly schedule was set with a special meeting at Tonganosie the first Saturday in November. Fall millinery by Mrs Gardner highlights local commerce. C Bruce Sons coal supplies. Woodward’s cattle powder advertised for stock health.
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Leavenworth County
F. A
Court House
Leavenworth
Tonganosie
Reply to Early Kansan on Lawrence saloons and Robinson
A reader objects to Topeka Capital remarks on Lawrence saloons and Gov. Robinson. The letter defends Charles Robinson as temperate and capable, rebuts claims about saloon counts, mocks the Early Kansan charge, and emphasizes Robinson’s stand on regulation over prohibition with references to local politics and university life.
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Enrror Gazette
Topeka
Lawrence
Gall
Hell
Johnstown
Kansas City
R—Robinson
Republican Party
South
Washington
Dr. Watts
Wanamaker
Morton
Little Ben
White House
Echo
Robinson
Association of Christian Pastors
Caloon
Gov. Robinson
National Capitol
Christian Pastors
Kansas
Charles Robinson
Hancock
Adams
Bunker Bill
Sycophant
Poltroon
Canfield
Lawrence Saloons and Local News Mixed in Rail Tales
Commentary notes Lawrence saloons exceed in number with covert spots counted as saloons while contrasting well regulated saloons with cider joints. A buggy accident injures Geo Walker and wife. John McCurdy, Lawrence youth and University alumnus, returns home on vacation after seven years as chief engineer in a Mexican railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Sam Jones
Geo. Walker
John McCurdy
The
University
Old Mexico
Caricature of Ingalls for Topeka parade at Glass City Drug Store
At the Glass City Drug Store Roche painted a life size likeness of Senator Ingalls for use by the Peoples' party in a Topeka parade. The enlarged cut was ordered by Douglas County Alliance. Willits spoke Monday to a large, eager audience despite heavy rain, denouncing corrupt practices and unjust legislation as he expected a strong county vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roche
Senator Ingalls
Peoples’ Party
Topeka
Douglas County Alliance
Willits
Mgr
A Word About Dress Goods in Lawrence
A local advertisement touts a magnificent stock of silks velvets and plushes plus a fine assortment of foreign and domestic dress goods starting at 15c a yard up to 1.50. The seller claims lower prices than any Lawrence house and invites customers to view the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Jeffersonians Hold Large Regular Meeting in County
L C McIntire reports a large attendance at the Jeffersonians regular session at their hall. New members were initiated, applications referred, and campaign work planned with enthusiasm for the state ticket head. A communication from Gov Robinson boosted morale as special Robinson workers will staff each precinct meeting in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Cloak Department unveils new jackets in season styles
Wrapping and cloak department offers latest jacket shapes in new cloths with wide assortment, urging shoppers to visit before prices rise. Prices are claimed lower due to early ordering, promising advantage to buyers.
Ginger Sewing Machines Agent Wanted in County
Geo Innes seeks capable sellers for Ginger Sewing Machines with salary and commission. Call at office 740 Massachusetts Street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masaschusetts Street
Democratic Eloquence at Monster Meeting in Opera House
A large Tuesday audience heard Geo. Innes named chairman and Hon. J. E. Riggs urge vigilance against party centralization. Gen. C. W. Blair argued the republicans drift toward absolutism, praising Gov. Robinson. Tariff critique featured, resubmission vs high license debated. meeting closed after speeches by Blair and Riggs amid cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
General Blair
Geo. Innes
Innes
J. E. Riggs
Riggs
Republican Party
C. W. Blair
Kansas
Chas. Robinson
Gov. Robinson
Gen. Binir
A. Riggs
Gen. Blair
Gen. Robinson
Equalizing Mortgage Taxation Urges Farmer Attention
Rural New Yorker argues farmers should press for tax equalization on mortgages, noting mortgagors in many states pay taxes on both land and mortgage while lenders could pass costs to debtors. Maryland and Massachusetts plans show options, Maine adopts Massachusetts approach. question remains how to avoid shifting burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Massachusetts
Maine
Special Tax Commissioners
New Yorker
Money, Memberships, and Efficiency in Farm Societies
A National Stockman article argues that farmer organizations must be funded to operate effectively. It notes societies run economically, urges members to pay initiation and dues, and warns funds are needed to cover legitimate expenses and educate members on viculture.
Evergreen Pruning and Watering Warned by Lyons
Lyons, speaking before the Illinois State Horticultural Society, urged careful watering and root moisture for evergreens. He warned that drying roots seals resin on root surfaces, preventing water uptake, and that trees must be pruned annually with long shears, sometimes from the branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Lyons
Ilineis State Horticultural Society
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