Local notices mix with town gossip and ads in Lawrence paper
The column lists odds and ends from Lawrence including street work on water mains, a new owner for a barber shop, and property sales. It mentions a Lawn Fete at Mr Sinclair’s, a child’s death near Oak Hill cemetery, and a large colored excursion to Leavenworth. Also notes driving mare for sale, weather glimpses, and church and charity events at Ohio Street and 1202 Ohio Street.
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Mra E. F. Caldwell
Congregations
Cordier
Rebecca
Odd Fellows
Hniebte of
Pythias
Kansas
Cordiey
Oak Hill
Quantrell RAID certificates bought at high price by local buyer
Lawrence notices report bids for Quantrell Raid certificates and high cash offers from Smoxey Clark. Local area items include a funeral in Congregational church, Board of Trade meeting, and police court fines. Mentions university appointments, juror lists, and city finances.
Castoria Recalled In Repetition Across Ages
An old fragment recalls Castoria as a nursery remedy used during infancy and childhood, with lines stating when babies were sick when they cried for Castoria and when they grew older the product remained in daily care for children and family routines.
Innes' August Sale and County Tax Levy Notes
Bargains at INNES boast dry goods and carpets while county commissioners meet in annual session to set tax levies for the year. The article compares last year’s levy to the current year across townships including Wakopate, Lecompton, Marion, and Kanwaks, noting general fund, interest and sinking funds, and road levies.
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Board of County Commissioners
Wakopate
Lecompton- Yu T
Marion
Willow
Railroad fuel and furnace upgrades cut costs on steamers
J L McDonough notes petroleum furnaces added to one Southern Pacific ferry steamer with plans to convert the rest and possibly locomotives, aiming to save about 7000 dollars yearly per steamer. Separately, Kansas State Penitentiary solicits sealed bids for 30,000 pounds of No 1 flour, samples required, bids due August 17, with payment monthly after delivery.
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J. L. McDonough
Southern Pacific Company
Orinick
Kansas
Olan
Talcient
al Bigger
Any
Tors H. K. Richter
University of Kansas announces expanded programs and admissions
The University of Kansas outlines increased facilities across the colleges of Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemistry Natural History and the reorganized Department of Aur now offering broader study. It details faculties in Medicine Music Law and a fourfold College Department leading to BA and BS degrees with preparatory tracks and required fees. Fall term opens September 7 with address for inquiries to Chancellor J A Lippincott Lawrence Kansas.
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University of Expass
Department of Aur
School of Pharmacy
Department of Music
Department of Law
Peeraka Tory
United States
J. A. Lippincott
Lawrence
Kansas
Innes Bargains Silk and Silks Amid Era of Heat
The note advertises Innes for silk and cashmere bargains during a hot July with record heat, low rainfall, and crop damage. It cites unusually high mean temperatures and rainfall deficits, plus wind and weather statistics for July 1887, detailing mean temperatures, rainfall, cloudiness, wind directions, and barometric readings.
Fall Styles of Carpets and August Sale Prices
We announce an attractive carpet line with wool, tapestry and body fabrics in medium-priced goods. Our team can lay and install to reflect skilled workmanship, offering fair prices and noting a great August Sale. The piece ends with a stray political aside about Marmaduke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Innes
Many Visitors and Locals Seen in Town on Sunday
A stream of visitors and residents is noted in town with Coradon Lindley, Marty Valentine, Henry Albach, J L Lundy, and others spending Sunday or recent days in the city. Frequent trips to Kansas City Topeka Ottawa Cincinnati and Colorado are mentioned along with local social visits and plans for returning home or continuing travel.
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Barnes
A. H. Brote
Barker
Brous
Massachusetts Street
First Ward
Mississippi Stree B
Winthrop and
Pinckney Streets
Committee On
Adams Street
Water Works Company
Read
W. J. Tillsen
L. Webster
P.T. Foley
Coradon Lindley
Dave Hallo
Topeka
Judge McBride
Indianas
Ed Price
Ottawa
Walter Geirns
Kansas City
Ben, Fleming
Hays
Colorado
H. A. Dunn
Milton McFarland
Mansfeld
Ohio
Carrie Watson Jett
Hal Nobles
Dallas
Texas
Ming Lens Parsons
John Lesvelt
Marty Valentine
Henry Albach
Lillie McMillan
Lotta Mull
Excelator Springs
J. Cooper
J. F. Bayless
Cincinnati
W. B. Ward
Topeke
J. L. Lundy
Lake Minnetonka
Misa May Churchill
Gardner, Kas
John McEwen
W.R. Sheenhaa
Leete
Wichita County
M. F. Anderson
Sulla M. Polk
Boston
Mass
Sarah A. Woodward
F.C
Berth Hassold
Philadelphia
Ed. Thompson
Mra. McIntira
Max Long
Lyssa Coburn
W. W. Flake
Sprague
Lincoln
C.E. Carhart
The
Kansas City Times
Kas
William Bromereick
C. H. Nowlin
Hemper
Meriden
Mian Deming
Afies
Josie Hutchings
A. Capper
Arthur Capper
Capital
Joe McConnel
H. A. Slaughter
John Leavett
St. Loui
Leon Gosnelin
Emporia
Journal
W. ¥. Morgan
Will O'Bryan
Sibley
Graduation at Ys and a Malien's candid take
A witty graduation vignette from a Vassar alumna mocks commencement praise and backstage prep. She recalls authors and papers mentioned by graduates, the vanity of congratulatory press, and a humorous exchange about dresses, train timing, and bouquets.
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Vassar
Chicago News
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the Daily Journal
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Southern Kansas Railway
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Ip Jyanis Street
William Tears
Pea
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J. TL. Bine Bax
Parke
O. Bruce & Sox
Tennessee Street
Pleasant
Lida
Eldridge
Rhode Island Street
Fairbanks
Mr. Sinclair
Ubia and
Pinkney Streets
Frank Willard
Tom Johnson
Sarah J. Berkman
W.T. Sinclair
Sudy
North Lawrence
Frank Simmons
San Charlos City
Old Mexico
Thos. Gabriel
Oak Hill Cemetery
National Bank
Quantrell Raid Seup
Solomon Bates
Osk Hill
Leavenworth
Topeks
J. E. Parke
Stoue Pierce Place
Wliles
Young Women’s Christian Associaion
Lizzie Dickson
Ohio Street
Eidemiller & Co
Quantrell
Merchiots National Bank
Douglas County
Bismarck
Board of Trade
JW. Walker
Gro. Ings
William J. Howell
Geo. Ice
Stevens
M. B. Ray
Costa
M. van Hoesen
McPherson County
Bismarck Grove
Bell
University Department of Music
University of Rangas
National Teachers’ Association At
Chicago
Canfield
University of Michigan
Lippincott
John AH. Long
Chicago Medical College
Kansas University
Minneapolis Messenger
Walter Guirus
J. RR. Hughes
Avery Desulitus
Money Order Department
Sirsa Woodruff
Newspaper &Ta
Drestampa Postala
Brett
South End
District Court
John T. Pisce
Robert Pollock
W. W. Cockins
E. H. F. Schneider
Henry Hoene
M. Newmerk
W. J. Evans
J. H. Gleason
Henry C. Herrington
Willow Spring
Nathan Henshaw
Waksruss
Frank Thralls
Eudora
Mothber
Dr. Pierce
Essevces
Treas
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audiUng Committee
Treasury
Teee
Co. Treat
A. L. Stebbins
Newlin
Jack Johnson
Isbor
Hiram Johnson
Sd Mantel
Drayage
McAllaster
Freight
Jerry Shugrue
Walk and Pavermen Journal Co
James Watkins
Penchard
Shaw & Sop
Bruce & Son
Rand, McNally & Co
Mies Sutlifft
Miss Martin
Bth
Miss Suttiff
Atrose
Cleveland
Lake Chautauqua
Buffalo
Niagara
New York
Palace Sleeping Cara
Lake Shore
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Boston & Albany
St Louis
Grand Central
Bee Line
Big Four
St. Louis
Paokman
Smoxey Clark
MO. M. Walker
W. C. Spangier City Water A Mead
GR Gould
Wv .Cspangler
Bim Monse Cenveresessens AG
Castoris
Abo
Castoria
Innes
University OF Kansas
Geo, Innes
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Wilson- 4
Marmaduke
Europe
Sun Town
DE. Aoe E. Fleming
Massachusetts
Brey Lawrence, Kas
Conan
W.d. Montgomery
Ogdensburg
Square
John
Henry
Drake
Sarah R. Casto
Christian Scientist
Kentucky Street
Johnson & Cunnington
Wuonrsa
Sanpi
N. W. Corner
Vermont and
Winthrop
Northwestern Conservatory OF Music
Valuah
Wiessoua
Bert F Bard
Charles H, Morse
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