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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1887
Page
2
A digest of town news from Eudora and Lecompton includes political race updates, voter registration closure, and local remarks. Notables mention California trips, courtship notices, obituaries, and social events. References to candidates, marriages, enrollments, and community happenings populate the column.
A broad set of local items reports court sessions starting Monday in November, weather shifts with heavy rain and early winter, families traveling to California, and community notices across Leavenworth County including deaths from typhoid, a barber shop opening, and a Catholic fair fundraiser. The report preserves names like Gov. Robinson, Jeffer sonian Club, and First Regiment band among others.
A fatal machinery accident at a paper mill loft killed R R Gould, a straw pitcher, when he slipped and was struck by a rapidly turning wheel. His body was mangled and his head severed. Gould, married with two children, resided at 317 Indiana Street after moving from Ottawa a year ago.
Aftu-pent book counter displays a profusion of fine works by Dickens Jules Verne Cooper Hughes Elliot Scott and others. Poverty no longer excuses illiteracy with the choicest titles available for a song in 50c 75c and $1 bindings. Children cry for Pitcher's Castoria.
At a Friday night Haskell Institute Literary Society meeting a children choir performed in order with a drum and blacksmith motif. Gov Robinson and Rev Stephan spoke on industry and civilization, noting student self discipline and work. The Kansas Conference of the United Brethren met at Lane University with officers elected and ministers assigned, concluding with a Bishop Weaver sermon and praise for Lane’s progress.
The Catholic church ladies opened a three day fair at Armory hall with strong first evening attendance. Flagship activities include a Gypsy tent, fancy work, oyster table, and a supper table run by parishioners. Prizes include a gold watch and a gold headed cane for popular figures and a baby carriage for the best railroad man. California exodus noted with a list of local travelers. Blue Mortar Drug Store advertises paints and glass.
A near hundred guests gathered at John Walraff's home to witness Dora Walraff marry Adolph Prier of Kansas City. Justice Stevens performed the ceremony. a dining-room reception followed with ample refreshments and toasts. The First Regiment Band provided music for a late evening of dancing. the couple left Friday for their Kansas City home.
A historical ad announces Fenders and Nobis W H Pendleton ready to supply shelled corn at low market prices and a line of pure liquors and wines for medicinal and family use. They claim wholesale pricing, nationwide shipping, careful packing, and goods warranted as represented. Contact Joum DosvEuit at 226 West with St Kansas City Mo.
The advertisement argues many reasons for selling cloaks including style quality and value. It notes that garments do not carry over seasons and show wear, claiming ongoing good value. It announces a grand opening and plans to stock another lot of cloaks this week. Weaver signs the notice.
A dark brown suit and a dark woolen shirt were found between Reno and Blamarck. The finder is asked to leave them at the Taegerette office for collection.
Good weather invites a wardrobe check and potential winter undergarment purchases. We offer bargains in every grade of underwear and invite you to review our stock on application for citywide comparison.
Poland China Hoge and Short Horn bulls offered by M McMillan at 259.3m Centropolia, Franklin County Kann. Call for details.
A sale offers thirty six dozen Ladies White Merino Vests and Drawers at 50 cents each. The vendor proclaims them the best 50c underwear in Lawrence and invites customers to view. Also notice: farmers maysell apples at the Lawrence Canning Factory under Taos H. Sarre, manager, foot of Henry Street.
A local shop owner named Innes invites patrons to save money by buying a winter outfit. The store, described as awake and active, offers generous treatment to customers and positions itself as the town's sole provider of the item, encouraging shoppers to visit.
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