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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1885
Page
4
The page reports local society and university news in Lawrence Kansas. It mentions postal clerk appointments, baseball plans, thefts, Bayard's city visit, the blue jay feeder scene, and a long Alumni Week program with speakers including A C Scott. It also covers commencement, prizes, and attendee lists.
An immense audience gathered at the State University of Kansas last evening for a speech by Senator Plumb introduced by Mr. Crane of the Dread Literary Society. Bayard spoke of individuality against majorities and the dangers of corporations, urging civic resistance to encroaching laws.
The Journal reports the journal rooms have moved into the opera house basement with south side Winthrop street entrances. Wanted two unfurnished rooms near Mrs. White's boarding house post office box 407. Johnson and Heylingberg form Eldridge House barber shop. praised as popular and skilled. University Commencement imposes age limit and timed entry. 9:30 a.m. opening. south stairway only. E Soler, Marshal of the Faculty.
First class piano and organ lessons offered by Miss Lilian Bell at the northwest corner of Quincy and Tennessee streets in Lawrence. Lessons available afternoons and Saturdays. Call to learn approved methods, style, and terms before engaging elsewhere.
Marshall Michigan company promotes Exxereo-Vor-Tal Belt and other electric appliances on a thirty day trial for nervous debility and vitality issues. Claims complete restoration of health and vigor with guaranteed results and no risk. Readers urged to write for an illustrated pamphlet.
Fragmentary notes mention several express lines such as Kangan City Express and Missouri River Express along with New York TORS 2 and Atlantic TEBE. No clear incident or timetable details emerge from the readable text.
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