27 Nov 1888
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1888
Page
1
A chaotic mix of railroad timetables, express services, and public notices includes mention of California and Santa Fe lines, Western Express, and local agents, followed by assorted ads for medicines, real estate, loans, and services. The page blends transport schedules with commercial pitches and domestic notices.
A string of visitors arrives in Lawrence including J C Bingham from New York City, Dr B Prentiss en route to Solorado, Fenton from Leavenworth, and Byron Sperry of Kansas City. Local residents such as W A Stevens and M Ger W Babcock are seen about town. Mr and Mrs Bailey plan a California trip as winter winds down.
Ragged catalog of Christmas goods and groceries including black goods by Weaver and Priestley, underwear closeout, Thanksgiving meal items, Florida oranges, oysters, ginger snaps, vanilla wafers, and a plea to patronize local shops. Advertises coke fuel, lodge notice, and Shiloh's Cure medical claims amid a dense merchant snippet.
A collage of items from Lawrence with church sermons university concerts Mikado performances and police activity. Mentions a one legged thief arrested for shoe theft a harvest festival at Trinity church and public health warnings for diphtheria and scarlet fever. Authorities urged to seal hazards on South Kentucky and South New York streets and a district school lecture on California tonight by Prof Canfield.
Notices advertise special inducement on dress goods at the White Front Dry Goods Emporium. Mentions fine cluster raising and Malaya grapes from Wurrcous Bros.
A young man named W Churchill son of George Churchill was thrown from a sulky at Berkley and New York streets and severely injured with his recovery doubtful. Mrs Liza Marks died in Albany New York at age 73 from dropsy and was mother to Megara Alex and Sal Marks. The Ministers Association discussed women in gospel ministry deciding they should not be regular ministers though many are capable.
Kanges Alpha Phi Delta Theta held its sixth anniversary banquet at the Delmonico. Active and associate members gathered for eating speaking and singing with a festive menu and toast list. The chapter founded in 1882 has long stood prominently at the University. Mr. McCormick served as caterer ensuring a notable culinary reputation.
A bustling Lawrence catalog notes bargains across fur muffs silks linens and lace goods. It lists Lynx Beaver opossum seals muff sets white goods plaids and silks plus dresses coats and hosiery with prices from 10c to 12.50 per yard and up to 4.50 per item. It promotes a large dress goods line and coats laces and table linen. It also mentions eyewear from Dr Smythe and coal deliveries from Bruce & Son with a Tennessee Street address.
Turkeys arrive from the north as weather improves. Farmers visit daily with produce. Evening meetings held at M E Church may continue days. Bismarck Grove gate area painted. deer herds roam nearby. Old Harris debt paid to Miss Thompson. Pavement rock en route to Kansas City praised. Depot curve blamed for engine work. proposed switch to ease passes. Wholesale bargains and holiday prep dominate local trade. Various remedies and goods advertised by local merchants.
A dated advertisement from GEO. INNES promoting a wide range of merchandise. The supplier claims quality and savings, inviting further figures and business dealings with buyers seeking superior assortments.
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