Local notices and ads highlight drugs and public events
Various 1881 notices list drug ads for Dr Mar shells Lung Syrup and Lydia E Pinkham remedies, advance agents and theater calls, tailors collecting debts, church and fraternal events, dental pricing, and local reprints. Mentions John R Goodin Humboldt Kansas staying at Eldridge, and Col W C Melvin’s sudden death near Red River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. West
Anthony & Elliss
Uncle Tom's Cabin Company
Jovesat
John R Goodin
Humboldt
Kansas
Eldridge
Court debate on Guiteau insanity evidence continues
In Washington January 4 the defense sought to reopen the Guiteau trial with new insanity testimony from Dr McFarland and others. Judge Cox limited surrebuttal evidence while allowing key witnesses about mental state to challenge the prosecution. The judge adjourned the case to Saturday as arguments over admissibility and legal standards persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasarxetos
Scoville
Guiteau
Scovilte
Cox
Col. Corkbitl
Dr. McFarland
Corkhill
United States
Davidge
McFarland
Ves. Corkbill
Davidue
Thit
Jude Cox
Dr. Beard
New York
J. J. Brooks
Treasury Secret Service
Aga
Lam
Leversaw
Guiteaua
Svoville
Austrian railways cut rates to boost cereals flow to America
In Geneva on January d, as the St Gothard railway nears completion opening European markets to American breadstuffs, Austrian railway authorities announce plan to make significant reductions in foreign bound cereals rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Jan
St. Gothard
Geneva Central
Central Bank of Kansas Organized in Topeka
The Central Bank of Kansas is organized with capital of 100 thousand dollars and will open Monday. Officers include A Prescott as president, Bonebrake as vice president, and John Francis as cashier. Supreme Court dispositions include several cases continued or submitted to February or March. A deadly incident in Montgomery county Missouri ends with multiple fatalities and injuries as the King family is involved in a violent confrontation near Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorrga
Central Bank of Kansas
A. Prescott & Co
A. Prescott
Bonebrake
John Francis
Cach Ler
Supreme Court
William Sexton
Julio Lait
Enworth County
George Ho Wagner
Marta L. Wilson
Cowley County
Archibald Kerr
W. S. Reese
Greenwood County
Mary A. Scott
Matthew McKinsley
Allee County
Kelly Willis & Co
Burchfield
Elk County
C. M. Huot Va
Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association
Saline County
T. Trosper
Commissioners of
George Housington
John Astrem
St. Louis
Montgomery County
King
Johan
Joseph
Thomas
Abby
Neilson
Americas
Neilsons
John King
King's Buss
Beys
Austin
Jon
Abby King
Danville
Sherl
Indian Bureau
Interine
Sargent
Interior
Fiz Jin Punter
John Porter
Frank Avawal
Glen
Gen. Porter
New Year Gift from Assistant Postmaster General
Brief roundup of 1852 New Year dispatches noting changes in star and steamboat service costs, net reductions, and prior-period adjustments. Includes court reassembly, post office notes on dead letters, smallpox concern, Southern Ute payments, and other assorted notices from across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasaixetox
Western Associated Press
Elmer
Wasatxeto
Thomas
James
A. Ensen
Murder Trial Opens For Anonzo Gibbs In Death Of Stead
Grand Jury accuses Alonzo Gibbs as principal and David Crichom as accessory in the December murder of Robert McAberne Stead, a civil engineer for government works. Trial set for Friday. Stead, a married Lansing native, killed outside Herbie's hotel after a mistaken identity incident with companion William Stark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Gibbs
David Crichom
Robert McAberne Stead
Stead
Lansing
Michigan
Wm. Stark
Kansas City
Herbhe
Gibbs
Charges Placed Against Major Baker for Government Purchases
In St Louis on January 4 Major Edward D. Baker former Government Department Quartermaster faces charges of favoritism in purchases and gross intemperance. Supporting papers go to General Tompkins in Chicago as an investigation begins amid claims of false vouchers and inflated costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chace
St. Louis
Jao
Edward D. Baker
Thos Maswell
Maxwell Bros
Favoritei
C H. Tompkins
Cotes Quartermaster Military Division
Missouri
Chicago
Jerseyville Insolvency Study Details Liabilities and Creditors
In Jerseyville Illinois the study outlines Enoch Littlefield Kane and associates facing suspension and a total liability of $51,000 with creditors expected to be paid in full from available assets. The report notes $50K in assets and outlines repayment priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panganaa
Jerseyville
Enoch Littlefield
Kane
Markets in New York and London Bond Rates
The excerpt reports on money market conditions with rates around 6 percent per annum and par diem notes. It notes mercantile paper yields, bid levels, and government bonds including sixes with extended terms. The brief mentions London and Berlin financial activity and price movements in government securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Ile Par Diem
Chisig Nig
Prme Mercantile Paper
Psterlinu
Kangas City Produce Market Wheat and Butter Prices
Market report notes wheat trading with bids and cash sales for January February. Butter and flour prices listed with quality notes and regional variations.
Cattle Prices and Receipts Reported by The Commercial Indicator
Kansas City stock market notes from January 4 1862 show cattle receipts and prices including native steers 1120 to 1356 pounds at 5.5 per hundredweight or per pound, cows around 4.00, hogs around 400 shipments, and native muttons averaging 13 pounds at 4.50. Market opened steady then closed steady with receipts and shipments detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin
Louis
Hattye
Rene
Elden
Louis Produce Market Trading Slows in Early January
At St Louis market on January 4 little business was transacted as members focused on electing officers for the coming year. Flours steady at 5.9 to 2675.96, wheat dull with No 2 red in view, corn while slow, barley steady, oats mixed, butter steady, and dry salt meats steady. Receipts and ship- ments noted but prices fluctuated with cautious trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ot. Louis
Bens Amos Whity
Ollers
Faney
Mt. Web
Tyne
Louis Tack Market Reports From January Trade
Market notes show receipts and shipments across livestock, grain, and meat sectors. Prices range from steady to firmer for beef and pork with shipping demands for ship cattle and hogs, while grains such as corn and wheat fluctuate and show unsettled trends.
Chicago Stock Market Briefing Amid Turbulent Trade
Fragmented market report notes mixed activity with several issuers and traders listed in unclear lines. Mentions of names like Maxon and Coates appear amid scattered figures and commentary on market mood and sessions.
For Sale Large Number of Farms and Homes Near Lawrence
J L Hoadley real estate agent advertises numerous farms and homes for sale within miles of Lawrence. Properties include a 240 acre farm with 25 under plow, a four room frame house with improvements, a seven to eight room mansion, and several 40 to 200 acre tracts with water, timber, and outbuildings. Prices range with terms, and agents invite inquiries at the Wells Farce Co office opposite the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutershat
Panbey
Nile
Bewfries
Serosa
Triny
Lawrence
Setien
Dorty
D.L. Huapiex
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All Groore
Royal Baking Powder CO
Dawly
the Daily Foural
pystaMcest
Laurence
Cilzene
Pawes Casey
Dr. Marshell
Lid&win
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia L. Pinkham
Weetero Avenue
Lyon
Mess
Grand Army of the Republic
Bangar
Knights of Woner
Atkinson
McConnell Tailoring Establishment
G. McConneell
Aaro
W. GC. Spaogier
The
Kansas Review
Free Press
Spanwler
State University
Spandler
Girard Free Press
Kas
Brat Wells
Depot
Geo
Leis & Bro
Moe. Bhreye
Grifith’s Hall
Watertown, Xt
Aed. Sunevatorr
W.C. Melvin
South Jones Bay
Red River
Garfields
Lixcots
New
United States Senate
van Wyck
St. Joseph & Denver Railway Company
Fhr
Ottawa
Burlington
Iowa
Bagatsotos
Int
Dimonsky
Foreign News
Utterlann
Topeka
Igton
Hazen
Tis Post Office
Congress
Seatolis
Mas
Joho Y
Kasteva
Dernorr
Cana
Simuel Greckley
Bare
Sliddlasex
Enngiagd
Bill Anderson
Dr. Lorts
Louisiana
John Morgan Shaw
Will Anderson
Marshallshaw
Perrin
Maseacred. Sr
Locus
Dallas
Texas
San Francisco
Eagle Springs
el Paso
Southern Pacific
Kangas City
Kansas Cire
Amerre
Snipm-Nty
Arket
Bey Ld
Sanuary
L-Vy
Pemuary
Feo- Gary
Mykel Wesker
Nyels
Los
At. Louie Produce Market
Louis aTack Market
Alora
Harley
Chicago Stock Market
Maxon Dubethaty
Ay Sherk
Toy
LU Neale
J. L. Hoadley
J. Borghottheus
S. Alferd
Wells Farce
Expisna
Omlec
the Post Omics
Liberty Hall
Tive
Charles L. Davis
Gland
Company
OC Dearie Ie
Lange
J.P. Russ’ Ficket
Lamper
Priel
Usone
Bas
Man
Barts
Han JR Beast
W. W. Sharpe & CO
Steele
Makes
Abe
Tittle, Real Estate
Massachusetts Street
Hanbab
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