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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1885
Page
4
The Daily Journal reports on a bustling sequence of local happenings. repairs on Pierson's villa boaters, chatter about weather, and street tax enforcement mingle with a parade of cultural events. funerals, horse riding, and a grand excursion to Ottawa add to a busy community scene.
Jounxat reporter visited Mayor Poehler at his Ohio street home to discuss the citys bond issues. Poehler outlines compromises on all bonds except 20000, notes 6 7 percent interest, and credits Mr Van Hoesen with negotiating a 60 cent on dollar deal. He cites savings of 126 in interest and 125 in brokers fees, and mentions a potential 2100 write off by bond holders. He argues for an occupation tax and cites sewer conditions and the Universitys impact as reasons. Other officials discuss county debt, statute limitations, and possible collection. A B National Encampment and Fourth of July plans are noted with local attendance and speakers.
Hynes, Hunt, Miller, Mrs Willard, Mrs Andrews, Munsell, and numerous others passed through Topeka, Ottawa, Burlingame, Sterling, and nearby towns. Visitors included doctors, editors, professors, and a noted temperance orator, with various short calls and departures shaping a busy day.
Prominent Lawrence residents praise Dr Black and Son for treating chronic diseases with new methods. Testimonials from Mrs E C Byington and Mr Henry C Cain highlight rapid eye relief and lasting cures after years of ailment, catarrh, and deafness. The notices urge others to seek treatment at 124 New York St Lawrence Kansas.
A collection of classified items including testimonials, treatment invitation, sale of a Jersey cow, cottage for sale, rooms wanted, and relocation of JOURNAL job rooms. Also listings for Delmonico restaurant fixtures and Massachusetts street addresses with inquiries to local merchants.
Public notice warns all holders of Union Military Scrip issued by price auditing commissions to send their scrip to Secretary E B Allen of the Price Raid Auditing Commission in Topeka Kansas by October 1. Scrip must be presented to be recorded for presentation to the legislature, per Chairman MO A Martin and Secretary Allen.
Barber shop on Mrsgachusetts street offers Heylingberg's Danu remover touted as the best for the city. Advertises 75¢ per bottle and Champire Face Wash for chapped hands and tender faces. Prepared by J. J Beylingberg at Johnson & Heylinghers' barber shop.
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