26 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1895
Page
1
Races at driving park today. Births include a boy to Mr. and Mrs. J A Grifith Gave B new. Several subscriptions renewed. A woman cycling club organized. Diptheria claims two local children. marriage licenses issued to Douglas Raber and Stevenson Hisher. Local fire of community notices, politics and business openings. A long list of residents renewing subscriptions and entries for county fair horse show.
A list of baking and arts winners includes Pure Baking Powder entries in baking categories and multiple first places for art and craft, naming winners such as Mable Bowman, Mary Dagnining, Kate Mirest, Julia Smith, Lizzie Walton, Mrs Barnett, Della Tuttle, Marion Frandlagd, Laura Zerby, Reunive Sturdy, Jessie Tin’, Minnie Peer, Clara Willis, Bernice Sturdy, and Amy Sturdy across cakes, jams, jellies, and oils.
Farmers and readers are urged to subscribe for Douglas county's newspaper to win a Michael Fanning Mill and other premiums such as bound volumes and a year’s subscription. In a separate report, Spencer Humphrey, a Union Pacific passenger conductor aged 37, was killed Sunday morning while assisting coupling. his body was taken to Janetson City for burial near his father Judge James Humphrey’s home.
A Kansas river drowning and related mishaps sweep the region. Young farmer Charles Kuhn died by lightning near Edwardsville, and hotel clerk Harry Watson collapsed dead in Fort Scott. A rail wreck injures Senator Metter on Lookout Mountain during Chattanoog a celebrations.
A wave of neighborhood chatter centers on Baker students back in town and Baldwin peers wading near Tally Creek. Residents praise Lawrence Gazette as the liveliest paper while Osage County probate judge performs a marriage ceremony. An Overbrooke violinist touring with a medicine company is set to headline barn dances this winter.
Will Seal travels to Excelsior Springs Missouri for health. Mrs B Dever visits Kirksville Missouri for health. Charles S Griffin returns to Harvard for a second year. Fret Smithmeyer and family came back from a six month Europe trip. A D Weaver returns Saturday from extended market trips in New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago.
Chicago plans unveil a large free silver convention if major parties refuse a free silver plank. The event aims to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates and organize a 1805 campaign. Gen. A J Warner to lead. Edward J Light to serve as secretary. national organizations consolidated. education campaign prioritized.
The county fair's cattle and beef entries led by three year old heifers, with prizes for bulls under two years and various classes in dairy, grain, vegetables, and crafts. Notable names include J Walton, D Richardsen, Estoril Gale, Dunning, Kreys, and Morse, among others, with top awards for heifers, corn, pumpkins, watermelons, apples, and needlework.
All who have used Dr King’s New Discovery know its value and those who have not can try it free. Call on the advertised druggist for a trial bottle. Send name and address to H E Busklen & Co. Chicago for a sample box and a copy of Guide to Health Free. Barber Bros.
Atlanta residents celebrate the opening day of the Great Southern Exposition as crowds cheer, bells ring, and President Voallige and Bishop Nelson participate. Wires link Gables to the exhibit, and a ceremonial button activates machinery amid congratulatory messages from President Cleveland.
A Sept New York market report notes slight exports gains but overall little rise in wheat as a single speculator’s activity caused minor moves. Western wheat receipts for three weeks and Atlantic exports lag last year, while foreign crop reports and flour weakness weigh on prices. Pork products stay reasonably yielding with a strong corn outlook, and cotton shows minor daily fluctuations amid large stocks.
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