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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1887
Page
3
Memos show Atlantic express timing from Leavenworth and Lawrence along various routes, with passenger details, ticket agents, and agencies. Local items note picnics, gas stoves, gas works, and social events, plus health tips and a river color query.
The column cites events from Alfred college speeches by Judge Tancher and a pastor, a local death from stomach cancer, a funeral led by Prof. Shuck, dances, social plans at First Baptist Church, and public notices. It reports ball game results, Cyclopedia appointments, an intelligence office opening, and a gas mining board meeting. It also notes a Kansas City cave collapse fatality, a stolen horse recovered, a charity event with young people, and installations of Lawrence Lodge officers with a banquet. Additionally, arrivals and property rentals by Jacob Mushrush link to university admission for his children.
The First Bartlat church increased Rev. A. H. Stote’s salary from 1200 to 1500 dollars in a voluntary act, praising his over two years of work in Lawrence. The JOURNAL notes a novel parade display by H. S. Raymond featuring a blue mortar, with the Blue Mortar drag store gaining popularity on the Fourth.
A 15¢ ribbon ad touts Sozodont as a beauty aid used by Pretty Girls and Plain Girls. The piece asserts regular use prevents decay and cites popular belief. Miss Vers Hull hosted a pleasant party for Miss Florence Biglow at Mrs Hull's South Pennsylvania residence with many young attendees named.
An old man at the Santa Fe depot on the Fourth dropped a jug of whiskey and broke it, with whiskey spilling everywhere while bystanders shared sympathy. Cyclone damage across the United States from 1382 to 1836 is estimated at 300 million dollars, most frequent in the Mississippi Valley with many others in the Middle and Eastern states.
The state case of State of Kan v Judas Underwood for bastardy closed to evidence and arguments before Judge Edgar. Four days granted for decision. judgment set for Saturday July 9. Also Knights of Pythias hall meeting installed officers led by W C Spangter and H C Moody with District Deputy McGrath present.
Geo W Russell of Herrington donates the first thirty three numbers of FrankLeslie s Pictorial History of the War of the Rebellion covering the Antietam period. Lawrence Base Ball Association to tear down the ball grounds fence to pay debts. Mr Brown to remove lumber. Mrs Rebecca Spitler dies at Clinton Douglas Co Kansas July 8 funeral held July 4 at M B church. W C T U ladies surprise Mrs Jones before her California move with gifts.
Report from Vermont street near Carmean and Harbaugh's stable says the Fourth of July float failed due to overgunned crew and heavy goods. The Innes cruiser under captains Willette and Beatty allegedly carried too many guns. In other news state capital construction begins with 175 car loads of stone for Topeka Capitol and 100 car loads weekly thereafter as quarry work shifts into phase.
The serial meet of the Kansas Division of the Lengua American Wheelmen will be held at Paola July 13 19 and 20. Invitations go to wheelmen with known addresses and to riders who send addresses to Paola Wheelmen Paola Kansas. The program includes races runs to neighboring towns and to famous wells of that city and closes with a banquet for cycling visitors.
The Women’s Christian association discussed endowment planning for the Children’s Home but only last week agreed on a scheme learned by Mrs. G. H. Nettleton from Mrs. C. F. Rendall of Topeka and a visit to the East. The plan forms a pyramid of donors labeled A through F with specific per person contributions and cascading asks, aiming to raise funds for a parsonage for Plymouth church. Kansas City Journal notes the Plymouth church parsonage fund society adopts the scheme and lists Pleasant rooms for rent at 94 Kentucky Street.
Railroad notes from Kansas and Missouri report earnings, new lines, and track progress including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe extension through Comingsville and Whiting, the Denver Memphis routes, and passenger car innovations. Local personnel changes in Southern Kansas and Vandalia offices are listed, with a health advert on August Flower and a small village gossip roundup.
A New York man recalls switching from counterfeit to genuine Allcock's Porous Plasters. He reports severe blistering with a rival product, then relief and full recovery from dyspepsia and liver complaints after using genuine plasters for three weeks.
Plush Coats promoted with open today for selling or taking orders for future delivery. GEO. LINES advertises cheaper prices than small dealers and a guaranteed saving of 5 to 10 dollars. Items note a new drug store on Bridge Street and ongoing street repairs.
A local ad promotes a summer sale at Innes with a dollar focused tagline. Silks remnants priced at 25 cents per yard and a note of new stock arriving. Also includes hay for sale at 3.50 per ton, two rooms for rent, and a water waste notice from MO M Walker Superintendent.
A Chicago En Presa piece argues that employers share fault for failed women clerks. It contends women seek favors and excuses, while managers often fail to hire and pay equal to men or set clear duties. The piece urges employers to enforce standards to improve outcomes for all women workers.
An unnamed narrator recalls several convent Sisters. Sister Marie Augustine captivates with beauty and talent, while Sister Elizabeth stands out for intellect and courtly past. Other sisters, including Sister Blanding and Octavie, reveal secret yearnings, tragedies, and tight rules shaping life inside.
A Cleveland era note cites that liquid fuel naphtha yields about 90 percent of its theoretical heat in locomotives in the Caucasus, while solid coal yields only around 60 percent. Petroleum now fuels Caspian ships, needing half as much as coal did, and naphtha can replace wood at roughly eight and a half times the weight. The Arkansaw Traveler and San Francisco Chronicle pieces include anecdotal commentary on heating power and a quip about a Mrs Smith portrait in oil.
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