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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
3
Local notes report a new arrival, church social plans at Congregational church on November 7, and speakers from Lawrence. Word of births, travels, and host town movements across Greenwood, Leavenworth, Topeka, and nearby counties. Followed by small-town incidents including a fire, a bull injury, a mill lease, and community gatherings.
A bustling column from Douglas County recounts a school visit by Misthur Eddychure, a G B reunion at Leavenworth, and multiple farm and family updates. Poems, paydays, and local boasts mix with notices of births, weddings, and a stallion sale to Delavin Minnesota, plus a distant Oklahoma mention.
A brief notice urges readers to prepare their thinking cap and obtain Next Week's Issue from the P. I. The promised gift, tied to recognizable flour value, costs nothing but a bit of study and the early bird will catch the worm.
Congressman J D Botkin delivered a logical address on economic policy at a crowded Monday night meeting presided by Henry Albach. He quoted Republican authorities criticizing McKinney and argued against protective tariffs, blaming the financial system for current woes while noting periods of both prosperity and downturn.
Prices listed for All Wool fabrics in multiple colors and widths. Serge and Flannel items priced per yard or piece, with discounts noted. Mackintosh coats offered in grey, navy, and black with descriptions and sale prices. Emphasis on free wool goods and higher prices elsewhere.
In Iron county Missouri deed signing will finalize purchase of 780 acres of a 17000 acre tract by the Mountain and Lake Hunting and Fishing club of St Louis. The area in Arcadia valley amid Ozark mountains will become a major game preserve, to be presented to the state after fifty years if plans succeed.
In New Orleans on Oct 20 the first boxing match at the Tulane avenue arena ended in the death of a participant, leading to a halt on boxing matches in the city. The mayor and club president were notified by A P Simmons, the attorney general’s chief clerk, that the state would not permit the contests scheduled for last night.
Springfield Mo oct 20 Raymond Allen a 15 year old son of the circuit court stenographer found a stick of dynamite in a stone quarry and carried it to school where it exploded injuring him and causing a stampede that hurt several other children. A separate report from Cumton Mon oct 20 notes Mrs Tom Adell burned to death after catching fire from a lit pipe while shopping and rolling in grass to extinguish flames.
Local notes recount quiet weddings in Vinland and nearby, the Willow Springs community hosting a lively social at Mrs Jos Iliff's, and Henry and his bride receiving best wishes. A public sale near Willow Springs, farm and acreage transfers, and multiple moves and visits highlight a busy rural scene with store openings, weathered wells, and a large Baldwin trade emphasis.
D B Simpson formerly of McClure and Simpson grocers has opened at 840 Mass St and runs a general commission business. He offers the highest market price in cash for produce poultry and eggs with correct weight and count guaranteed.
In Lawrence the violin and music courses by Prof R S Saunders promote skill in violin guitar mandola and banjo, drawing in novices to become artists. Also advertised is City Drug Stores paint supplies and Leo Steinberg’s upcoming stock sale with plans to announce offers soon. A Sunday School Institute program is listed for Hesper on October 24 with sessions on teaching methods and organization.
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