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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1887
Page
3
Lawrence notes tout gas stoves for labor saving and safety, reports council plans to trim weeds, discusses local law partnership and business notices, plus barbershop reception and park maintenance praise. The Daily Journal covers transportation ads, medicine claims, and a minor accident with no injuries.
The Ottawa column lists railway directors of the Lawrence Emporia and Southwestern line, prominent Emporis businessmen, Chautauqua talks at the Presbyterian church, a barber shop opening, new house construction on New York and Winthrop, a medical advert for Boschee German Syrup, deed transfers in Douglas County, a big Grand Army day at the Ottawa Assembly with P B Plumb and other speakers, and an excursion by the Southern Kansas rail line to Ottawa.
City meeting at the courthouse drew large attendance as committees report enthusiastic support for a grand celebration. Feo Innes elected chair. First Regiment Band and Indian Band engaged. cannon use and fireworks approved. Fireworks order valued at 900 dollars. Cyclones to oversee display. Invitations sent to city organizations. marshals and committee assignments approved. diverse participants including a young lady choir and 300 invited from colored Masons.
Rains cut attendance at Ottawa Assembly meetings and classes last week while sunny weather drew people back. Noble Prentis of Nawton Republican planned a Saturday lecture on Colonial Washington but could not attend due to business. Sprague spoke on Paradise Lost to a large crowd. A grand concert by the assembly quartet, Stewart Opera company, and Assembly chorus drew about 8000 at the tabernacle. Sunday focused on devotional exercises with many speakers sermonizing in city churches. Grand Army day events are set for Wednesday June 29 at 11 am in the tabernacle in memory of John A. Logan.
The Art League Board of Directors met at John Hutchings office. The committee on by laws reported and was accepted. The year’s executive committee includes B W Woodward John Hutchings and George Banks. They pledge to avoid debt while advancing plans, with contracts to be let soon. Community support for funds and parking expenses is urged.
The piece argues that strong trade continues through summer, with busy stores offering low prices. It urges shoppers to visit bustling shops for bargains and praises Innes for dry goods or carpets and for business overall.
A local notice advertises metaphysical healing by a practitioner identified as De. a E.ee at large rooms. The event offers free treatment sessions on Tuesday and Friday, inviting attendees to explore magnetic and spiritual therapies in a public venue.
Sunday has many movements with residents in Ottawa Topeka Leavenworth and Kansas City. Names include H B Leonard Herbert State E M Johnson J W Fugate Clara Wilson John Donnelly Judge Emery A Riggs Miss Barkley and many others visiting or traveling to Chicago St Louis Topeka Independence Fort Scott and Lawrence. A mix of appointments returns departures and upcoming meetings noted.
A Kansas county election set for August will decide aid to the Santa Fe extension and a local depot dispute in Victoria township Rice County. Railroad decisions involve Saline Sterling El Paso bonds and a depot site promise, with the Missouri Pacific taking over the line. An election also awaits in Bourbon.
Lawrence city council passed a resolution accepting a deed donation for a road to Oak Hill Cemetery and authorized the cemetery committee and city attorney to carry out the deed. Additional actions include bidding for street grading, a general sewer plan, park use for Fourth of July, prohibition enforcement, weed-cutting ordinances, and janitor reports. Adjourned to July 5 with notices to property owners to cut weeds and prepare next reports.
Various items note shifts in church and school life including abolition of secret societies at Pineston College, rising student tuition levels, Lutheran church membership nearing 950,000, and growing role of women in education. Reports cite clergy benefaction, Sunday school outreach by Captain Lane, and church Army activity. A New York school board incident highlights women’s scrutiny of facilities.
A garbled Omaha World item presents quips from UNCLE ESEK on wisdom and friendship, plus a domestic anecdote about two young wives debating husbands budgets. The piece mixes aphorisms with a fragmentary joke about a club and cigars, set in an unsettled town.
A collection of farming tips and kitchen science from a bygone period. Topics include pruning to correct plant shapes, carbon from air for plants, watering and manure practices, modest garden earnings, stain removal, and the value of soil and manure. Advice on tool storage, crop variety selection, and the idea that fancy farms use improved stock. A recipe for ice cream and a note on pest control using torches near trees in twilight.
Farmers with a diverse stock mix benefit from balanced consumption and soil fertility, while starting with one improved class. Buy foundation stock judiciously, ensure pedigree and transferable quality, then expand. Avoid market swings by stocking fully and using shares, with prudent growth and proper care.
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