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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
3
A long roster of survivors and relatives linked to the Quantrell raid, listing numerous individuals with titles, initials, and family roles. The names span multiple households and locations, reflecting a broad group connected to the historic incident.
A fragmented ad list cites Foley’s Kidney Cure and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with testimonials from James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut and Tom Moore of Cochran Georgia. Promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills. Barber & Son drugstore attributed as seller. concludes with a moral about honesty paying in the end.
A long list of individuals killed in the Quantrell Raid at Lawrence Kansas on August 21 1863. The names include John Anderson D C Allison George Alhach Argel Iles Aflen S Aden Capt W Bell Mr Brant Brekelsbaur George Burt Samuel Bowers Mike Burns George Coates L Ly Coleman Gen G W Collamore John L Crane Judge Louis Carpenter Mr Cornell James Cooper Charles Cloud Ralph C Dix Stephen H Dix Wm Dulinsky Uncle Frank Dyer James Eldridge Carl Engler August Ebles John Evan Eins Col John Frawley Lemuel Fillmore S HL Fitel Joseph Frank John B Gill AL Giffler Antony Giebal John Green Levi Gates Watt Griswold Dr J F Gri Abner Griswold Gentry Gregg Chester Hay Haron Alderman Carl H Henry Uncle Henry Col Nathan Holmes Samuel Jones M Johnson Ben Johnson Fred Klaus William Klaus F Ved Kimball Pat Keefe William Klaves W M R Kleffler Jis Lang Joseph Lowe Rich Loomis Wm Lowrie John Lowrie Jol Little Henry Linback OQ 0 Lambert Cristopher Leonard Samuel Markle Daniel Markle Lows Markle Thomas Murtha R Martin M Mecky Dennis Murphy David McClellan W Nathan Janis O Neil Uchrie Daniel W Palmer Charles A Palmer J Pollock Asbury Parker James Perine George Pope David Warington Lost Mr Roach A Reedmiller Charles Riggs Samuel Reynolds S 8 Snider Hi Seliwab GH Sanger John Speer dr lost Nathan Stone L L Swann Benj Stonestreet Col J Trask S M Thorp Turk William Williamson Louis Wise Addison Waugh James Wood James Wil James Watson John Zimmerman Eagleman Thomas Murphy Samuel Range George Range Sargent Robert Speer 1
The August meeting of the Douglas County Horticultural Society was held at A. H. Griesa’s home with a large turnout and a robust program. Members discussed importing to Spokane for the National Apple Show, pruned fruit trees in fall, and emphasized rural living and youth guidance as Kansas Farmer editor Cowgill spoke ally. Topeka fair dates and fruit premiums were noted.
A claim appears that Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive remedy for catarrh, said to be constitutional and requiring a constitutional treatment. The ad invites readers to send for a list of testimonials and mentions a $100 reward offer for credibility.
Amusements announce the four act play Texas? a realistic romance of the great southwest to be presented at Bowersock Opera House on August 2. The show enjoyed 20 weeks in New York and features strong scenes, witty comedy, tender moments, and an author supervised production. Prices range from 1.00 to 0.25 dollars.
Naples Maine resident Lester M Nelson credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after years of use for coughs throat and lung issues. The ad touts the remedy as a top throat and lung medicine with pneumonia preventive claims, offering a trial bottle and price at Barber & Son’s drug store. Also includes assorted witticisms and a Burdock Blood Bitters pitch for liver digestion and blood purification.
The Home Side of Fruit Growing paper by Mrs Geo Hollingberry impressed on cooperation by superintendents and teachers. September meeting set for W E Barnes Vinland with invites accepted for October at Blue Spruce. Committee reported on fruits and flowers including grapes peaches apples and berries. thanks extended to hosts.
Nine United States government inspectors have arrived in Kansas to examine local dairies supplying milk to patrons. The effort is part of a nationwide sanitation survey with a rigid review of Kansas. Among the inspectors is Herbert Bailey, son of Prof. E. S. Bailey. First published in The Lawrence Daily Journal August 20 1908. PAYING RESOLUTION. City Clerk notes Aug 21 1908 adjourned council meeting adopting a pavement and curb project for Penn Street from Ohio to Loi Streets using vitrified brick on sand foundation.
A Batesville reader recounts three months of summer cold symptoms that hindered work until Foley's Honey and Tar provided a rapid cure. The ad notes barber shop sales, a Douglas county tent meeting in North Lawrence, Kennedy's Laxative Syrup for children, and a Colorado scenic railway trip with an illustrated folder available from Gray's Packing Desver in Colorado.
The notice lists office hours from 9 to 12 and 1 to 2 and mentions Oslo rate and a one day trip in the Reakies. It directs interested readers to write C. A. Jobseon, G. P. for more information.
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