27 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1897
Page
1
A jumble of short notices and ads describes goods at Smith's news depot, ice cream flavors at Wiede Mann's, and milinery arrivals at La Made. Also mentions cabinet photos of local landmarks, watch repairs by Kees, and a police call after a party in the east part of town. Wilder Bros. Shirt Co. invites spring and summer stock inquiries.
The annus spring oratorical contest at Kansas University will be held Friday evening in the chapel. Vocal selections by the Lorelei Quartet and banjo solos by Mr. Ferrel accompany speeches by Mus Read and the Mepars Layton Fillett Potter and Foster. Judges for thought and composition are Hon. J. J. Ingalle Atchison Thomas oran and Supt Dana Topeka Doctors Howland and Dunlap and O S Finch will judge the delivery.
The item highlights cheap steamship tickets available in Lawrence with Santa Fe agent details and a vacation route, plus ongoing railroad and road work between Ottawa and Lawrence under Road Master Hildebrand. It also mentions local gum sales, a morning Santa Fe mail train plan, farm activity, a minor runaway incident, and dam water power disruption affecting local industry.
A fragmented paragraph describes a strange scene with fresh strawberries and a mysterious event. The mishmash text hints at a recovered subject, a “Mhecutine” related to a head ache, and references to provocative resolutions amid unclear specifics.
Clark Barter and Birdie Bax Yer were married with few relatives present. Rev Cordley officiated followed by an informal supper. Clark, deputy clerk of the Douglea county district court, is active in politics. his bride is a Lawrence high school graduate and county school teacher. Local congratulates pour in. Lawrence Kans April 14 1897. Spalding to face Beale tomorrow in preliminary trial for assault with intent to kill. Baseball game postponed to tomorrow at McCook field between Kenava and Hawkins. Lawrence Sons of Veterans anticipates appointment of chaplain to division.
J Standing maintains soft coal grades and leaves orders at City drug proma and Geo Rays barbershop. Lawrence Ice Co reports ample natural ice and invites price inquiries. Coupon books are in use. Phone 18, 627 Massachusetts Street.
New arrivals include men's brown Russia Calf shoes with bulldog last and men's tennis oxfords with crepe rubber soles. Women's green lace shoes with coin toe, children's Prince Alberts in brown or black, plus a $1.25 chocolate oxford for women.
Invitations received in Lawrence announce the May 4 wedding of Migs Lyle Hynes to Franklin J. Pier with a post June 1 home in La Porte Indiana. A recital at Music Hall was postponed a week and local items note city ordinances, debates, concerts, and ads for coal and ice cream.
Carl Phillips te in town Ernest Dedrick visits Lawrence ten days A D L Hamilton of Kansas City in Lawrence George Kumler travels to Hamilton Ohio for uncle’s death Praok Kimball of Los Angeles arrived for his brother’s death Sidewalks on Massachusetts street are deteriorating The Brown rehearsals for The Tempest continue with home talent shows New goods at low prices La Modo millinery relocates over Joorman office Store invites ladies to inspect new arrivals
Time to shed winter clothes and browse an unrivaled summer selection. The store offers a broad range of serge clay worsted alpaca and skeleton style outfits in the newest, coolest fabrics for hot weather. Made to order services available for business wear.
W Bromellick notes the Buch quintette will perform at Music Hall tonight presenting notable musical selections. The group, popular in Lawrence this season, is expected to attract large crowds to enjoy rare entertainment and strong audience enthusiasm.
A jumble of overheard quotes, economic musings, and scattered notices from April 27 covers talk of legal tender power, silver versus milk in Iowa and Emporia, an interstate oratorical contest in Corasatia, Missouri, rail delays in Missouri towns, Osmon Pasha rumors, and a Nebraska horse thievery jail case. The collection shows diverse regional chatter and small-town updates.
Four persons drown when a wagon trying to cross a swollen creek east of Jackson, Missouri, is swept away. Joe Johnson survives. Mrs Bugg, a five year old, her baby, and Miss Minnie Frazier drown. baby and Frazier body recovered. others missing. Resided near Cousinville. Another note reports Missouri counties object to tax assessment increases. St Charles County defies but later agrees to levy as ordered. County clerk Hebner travels to discuss. decision to levy upheld under state board authority.
An appeal is sent to Clara Barton to aid starving pacificos in Cuba as children die in Matanzas and babies perish in exhausted mothers arms. Cattle seized by Weyler for troops. Eastern Iowa Odd Fellows anniversary celebrated with a two day program and a new Masonic temple contract nearing 150000 dollars. Adlai Stevenson departs for Nashville to attend the Tennessee expo then New York to meet the international bimetallic commission. Also local ads seeking a competent houseworker and a buggy for sale.
A mixed report from Douglas and Jefferson counties notes surveys, a skimming station near Lawrence, and a forthcoming camp meeting near Baldwin city. Local life mentions officials, church groups, temperate weather, fruit blooms, and roaming deer in Bismarck area.
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