27 May 1891
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1891
Page
1
Rail schedule fragment lists trains including Manta to the Southwest via Mexico and California and the Topeka Express. It mentions Missouri River expresses, Kansas City Express, and New York departures with times and connections. The legible portions show route names, destinations, and some terminal cities with train numbers.
A jumble of local notices covers weather, street work, concerts at University Hall, and community events. Reports mention the street commissioner grading Pennsylvan ia and Hancock streets, a Midsummer Night's Dream music event, a strawberry festival at Home Aid Hall, and weddings in Lawrence. Also featured are base ball results, real estate transfers, obituaries, and upcoming lectures and receptions.
Lawrence Lodge D of H held a banquet with about 250 guests and a strawberry supper. An entertaining program featured James G. Young of Kansas City, a mixed quartet, and a Crimean War song. Legal notices on foreclosures and boundary changes followed, with several cases argued or submitted.
New silk like material arrives at Innes. Yard goods include clothing and furnishings in Colorado town stock. Also listings for meat market sale, rental terms, and calls for agents. George Town California addresses and various goods and services offered with noted prices and business hours. Calls for business opportunities and trade deals fill the notice.
A D Weaver promotes a line of Scotch and French ginghams praised as cooler than fine gingham. The fabrics launder well and elevate dressy costumes. Visit to see exclusive patterns with prices from 25 cents to 60 cents.
Mayor Selig of Lawrence Kansas urges business closures on Memorial Day May 30 from noon to 5 pm in honor of fallen soldiers and their comrades. The notice includes an updated post office uncalled letters list and local notes from Franklin and surrounding areas with various community updates.
The note promotes shopping for baby buggies by examining upholstery, springs, and models, then comparing prices across multiple factories. It urges buyers not to limit themselves to one make to enjoy variety and assures the dealer represents several factories.
Terrible chain of events follows the disappearance of Mrs Klanche Mackey and her two children after a visit from Mrs Hall. Suspect Alvord, questioned by authorities, is linked to the disappearance along with a river trip near the city. Search parties later find the woman and younger child dead in a grove, the mother hanging near a ribbon tied apron. The older child was found alive and returned to family. Alvord reportedly denies involvement.
May 27 reports the President to select a five member private land claims court for the west with three Republicans and two Democrats. Potential members include ex-Representatives Payson of Minnesota and Thompson of Kansas, with a Kansas man also mentioned. Delays arose over Democratic selections and qualification issues. The President aims to secure high quality material, while a second note records creditors rushing mortgages against a concern. Boates, May 27. Creditors vote to continue Davis Shoe Cut manufacturing at Lynch and Richmond, with a committee to verify firm condition.
An advertisement in Lawrence promotes beat hand made Cloth jop Shoe for ladies with a promise of the lowest prices. It notes Star Shoe Stone and urges shoppers to buy now. The notice also mentions a partnership in insurance, Charlton & Bun, and locates the Flanta Fe route ticket office in Leia Drug Co building offering tickets and cheerful information.
Our immense new stock includes wares like weather dress materials and laces with neckwear fans silk umbrellas summer corsets plus carpets curtains china mattings—an unprecedented display for the store.
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