Neighborhood News Highlights From The Gazette Region
Local notes from Media Baldwin Ledger recount J P Dumont moving to D C Leavitt’s house and Mollie Scott's return from Indian Territory. New proprietors Topping buy H C Patterson store. J C Bare expands with a warehouse. Water wells deepened for sorghum. evaporator and furnaces run. 500 bushels received in a day. Echo adds blacksmith Frank Steward. Cook from Lawrence visits. Tinline and Hig Springs items report concerts, hunts, rain, threshing, and social events. varied community notices follow.
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Baldwin Ledger
J.P. Dumont
D.C. Leavitt
Mollie Scott
Indian Territory
Topping
H.C. Patterson
J. C. Bare
Patterson
Williams
Jefferson Heights Open Meeting Before Rupert Send Off
Jefferson Heights Oak Hill Alliance holds an open meeting on Saturday night September 15 in Jefferson County. The event followed a surprise party at W F Rupert’s house with about fifty guests arriving by wagon carts and horseback for a farmer's supper. Speakers included Gov. Robinson and two dozen others praising Rupert’s service as a neighbor and farmer before his move to California.
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Jefferson Heights
Oak Hill
the Heights
W. F. Rupert
Rupert
California
Lefora
Gov. Robinson
Bluf'f
Kaw Valley
Eve
Ene
Leavenworth County Notes and Local Visits
Leavenworth County lore recounts visitors from Kansas City and Eudora, and local social news. Nellie Osborn of Lawrence visits Tonganoxie. Odin Halsted of Leavenworth spends Sunday at home. K of P dedication praised. speakers include Judge Haim and Rev Craner. A sharp editorial warns of a whipping post and enforces warrants next week. Rev S T Kessel returns from Hot Springs with mixed health notes and plans a possible trip home if improvement continues.
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Nellie Osborn
Lawrence
Tonganoxie
Odin Halsted
Leavenworth
Celia
Estella Linton
Helton
Archie Ratliff
Kansas
Rodenhouse
Alrs. Spreckles
Bleakley
Six Corners
Haim
Bowen
Henry Craner
T. Kessel
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Kussol
Kessel
Great Attractions in Dry Goods at Innes
The center of attraction in the dry goods line at Innes is showcased after five weeks in eastern markets. Lawrence shoppers are urged that trading in dress goods silks carpets and related items guarantees the best value for the least money, with plain honest business practices inviting thrifty customers to trade.
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Innes
Lawrence
Leis Drug Co Agencies Sherwin Williams Paint
Geo Innes reports Leis Drug Co has secured agency for Sherwin Williams pure mixed paints. The paint is hailed as superior to others on the market. A J Griffin offers the best shaft coal at low prices and advertises Blue Bridge coal.
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Leis Drug Co
Sherwin & Williams
A. J. Griffin
School Opening and Book Exchange Plans for September
School notes urge on time attendance from the opening day and outline tuition for non residents across grades. Grade assignments, examinations, and book exchanges are scheduled with Appleton readers, Longman drawing books, and Swinton texts specified for each grade. A teachers’ meeting is set, and a Kaw Valley Alliance picnic is announced for September 15, 1890.
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Board of Education
Barnes
Slate
Jong
Longman
Am Jepson
Ook
Swinton
White
Jepson
Kelloggs
Darnes
Nevison Withdraws from Douglas County Ticket
A letter from W. W. Nevison of Lawrence Kansas announces his withdrawal as Republican candidate for Douglas County Attorney. He cites required office relocation, limited salary, and personal costs, asking the party to replace him with a more suitable candidate for the coming term. The note notes Democratic convention draws near and mentions other local figures.
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Nevison
Republican County Committee
Republican Party of Douglas Co
Republican Party
Douglas County
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Peoples County
W. W. Nevison
Lawrence
Kansas
Spangler
Alford
Do You Want Carpet By A D Pressed Patterns
Do You Want Carpet If so by all means call in at A. D. Weaver's and look at his beautiful line of new patterns. The goods and prices will please you. Also large line of Oil Cloths tilecloths, Mattings, and Rugs.
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A. D. Weaver
Grand Opening Draws Record Rush at Massachusetts Shoe Store
A. D. Weaver reports the Massachusetts Shoe Store gala opening in Lawrence drew an unprecedented crowd. Buyers surged through the doors as new stock was unveiled and prices amazed shoppers. Clerks remained busy displaying merchandise as more goods arrived.
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Massachusetts
Lawrence
Wanted Purchaser Seeks Oats Apples and Poultry
A local ad states a buyer offers the highest market price for oats apples and poultry and invites inquiries about dried apples. Signed by W H Penperon.
Mr. Chapman's Rewarded Career in Kansas Politics
J B Chapman born February 3 1852 in Nauvoo Illinois. Nephew to Kentucky Governor Frador Knott. Moved to Iowa farm life, then to Kansas in 1875 with little money. Founded the Western Democrat at Beloit and runs the Fort Beote Tribune, a Democratic daily and weekly. He served as delegate to the Cincinnati Democratic National Convention and was a state senate candidate, later a presidential elector, married with two children, active in farm interests.
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Kansas
Western Democrat
Beloit
Fort Beote
State Senate
Tes
Iso
Wan
Les
Lies Constanthy
Must Have Room promises new clothing goods in Lawrence
A historic notice from M. J. Skofsta announcing lease of the Apitz building and impending move around September 1 alongside a warm offer to view his all new fashion stock. The message emphasizes modern styles and claims to be the sole clothing house in Lawrence with a full range.
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Apitz
Lawrence
M. J. Skofsta
Chillicothe Normal Institute Promises Strong Faculty
The American Clothier outlines Chillicothe Normal Institute and Shorthand College as crowded with the largest enrollment and best building for the West. It notes two percent faculty, free private help for students, and affordable board and tuition with quick access to a catalogue by Mrs. Allen Moore in Chillicothe Missouri.
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Gira
Chillicothe Norns
Ailen Moore
Chillicothe, Mo
New Cloaks For Sale At City Office And Fair News
Our New Cloaks are ready to show and sell. The latest period gar ments promise satisfaction. A. ID. WEAVER notes the City Wicket Office at Eldridge House corner Winthrop and Massachusetts streets offering reliable information and tickets. The Kansas inter State Fair runs September 22 to 27 with the Exposition Driving Park Association grounds and buildings open for exhibits and premiums funded by local citizens. Raymond's drug store offers school sponges for children.
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A. ID. Weaver
Eldridge House
Winthrop
Massachusetts
Agent City Office
Missouri
Kansan
Kansas
Exposition Driving Park Association
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Boston Square
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A. H. Griesn
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Nottingham
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