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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1881

Page

1

Law and Murder Rage in Caldwell Frontier

A Caldwell dispatch reports cowboys entering town and clashing with locals after drinking heavily. Mayor Mike Meagher is killed by Talbott amid a townwide manhunt. four cowboys fled east toward the Territory as citizens pursue them. Additional notes mention legal actions against Stinson in another case and border violence centered around Caldwell and nearby towns.

Waxtisutus Mike Meagher Sharif Welington Torexa Dex Commonwealth Caldwell Lhs Lous Sherman Alias Talbot Jim Martin Bob Muning Feilow Lowe Speer Muip Street Torough Lu'cluck Talbot Meagher Bine Huomewell Stinson Sacta Me Moon Day Varowen Dee Jim Tallbott Talbott Danford Dave Speer Ben Dave

From Washington Dispatches on Crime and Legislation

Reports from Washington note a Caldwell marshal shooting case discharged for lack of evidence, cowboys hiding in timber near Polecat Creek, and rumors of resulting casualties. Also covered are nominations to the Treasury, the Supreme Court, and the Washington Monument Commission seeking funds, plus party updates and Lincoln’s widow health note.

Frank Hunt Caldwell Polecat Creek

Hulferlag Woman Disease Claim In Ridney Wort Cure

Fragmentary OCR notes claim Ridney-Wort treats various ailments while criticizing bowel, kidney, and other unspecified disorders. The text is incoherent with no clear event, date, or identifiable figures.

Michigan Items From Harbor Springs Shocking Accident

At Harbor Springs near Petesky a man and his wife were absent when a fire started in a lissery with shavings. Two children aged four and one were burned. Albert Shaw had been working shavings and a quar t of shavings ignited. David Kelley, 75, from five miles from Tronmseh, attempted suicide with a hammer or knife, but fell. A Ludington house burned with contents, loss five thousand dollars, insurance one hundred.

Derkorr Harbor Springs Petesky Albert Shaw Lissery David Kelley Tronmseh Ludington

Hing Theatre Disaster Report Cites Suffocation Cause

The official report from Viensa states the Chief Engineer asked two policemen at the theatre entrance if anyone remained inside and was told the audience had left safely. Firemen found no one at the exits, and gas jets failed due to lack of oxygen causing the deaths from suffocation.

Vienna Viensa Hing Theatre

Reconstruction plan urged for St Charles Bridge after disaster

State Railroad Commissioners endorse a report advising rebuilding the St Charles Bridge nearly in full, save for the central span. Proposals include straightening approaches and constructing trestle work with earth, plus stronger bracing in spans that sit between approaches and main bridge.

St. Charles St. Louis St. Charles Bridge di’ Gault Wabash Reed Pepiscn

Dyn Pepisa and Bitiousness Remedy Ad Fragment

Fragment of an old advertisement touts Or Green and Oxyceoated Bitters as a cheap universal remedy for dyspepsia and biliousness. It claims long endorsement by physicians and widespread use worldwide, with references to a “FARERWS PALN PA” and vague product names.

Mirs Lincoln Curcacyu Springfeld Tony Physiciana

Salve advertised for skin eruptions and pimples

An old newspaper ad touts a salve claimed to cure skin eruptions freckle and pimples with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Also offers a nasal injector free for a price and lists Barber Bros Lawrence as the seller.

Ubeb Calarroa Hemedy Price Barber Broa, Lawrence

Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment Offered as Cure

An advertisement proclaiming Dr William's Indian Pile Ointment as a universal remedy for piles and related itching. It claims rapid relief after one application, denounces lotions and instruments, and cites Hon J M Coffinberry praising its effectiveness. Available by mail for $1.00 or from local druggists.

William J. M.coffinberry Cleveland Henry & Davis B. W. Woopwarp Déwly

Remarkable Cure Claim for Lung Disease by Hall’s Balsam

William J. Coughlin of Somerville Massachusetts recounts severe illness from 1876 to 1877 including a hole in the lung. After trying many doctors and medicines he credits Dr Hall’s Balsam for the Lungs with dramatic improvement and urges readers to try it. Counterfeits warned. sold by druggists including L. W. Woodward.

William J. Coughlin Somerville Mass City Hospital With Hall Ball L. W Woodward

Frazier's Bitters Promote Health and Vitality

Advert promotes Dr Frazier's Hoot Bitters as the first genuine liquid cathartic tonic. Claims include relief for languor, poor appetite, malarial districts, and worn down health. Pitches universal popularity, recommends use for digestive issues and aging symptoms. Sold by Henry Pages, Cleveland, at $1 per bottle.

Frazer Frazier Henry Pages Cleveland c D&wly

Restorative Tange Aids Blood and Liver Balance

A damaged fragment suggests a health tonic claim that strengthens blood and liver function and purifies the system to restore vigor. It mentions improvements in debility, weakness, and nervous system tone, implying a tonic tincture or purifier marketed for general wellness.

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