Fiend Caught in Mail Bribe Murder Case
A well dressed man with a German accent described as C A Benson was arrested in Camden New Jersey after authorities traced a Kansas City to Leavenworth murder link. He claimed to be Arthur Felton and denied knowledge of Mrs Mettmann’s March murder while a requisition is sought to bring him to Kansas.
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Canden
N.J
Arthur Felton
Leavenworth
Kas
C. A. Benson
Mettmann
Pennsylvania Avenue
Post Office
Felton
Benson
Philadelphia
Camden Post Office
Hardihood
Lee
Kansas City
West
Central Station
Berling N. J
Whittaker
Krenson
Beo
Byrall
Kansas
Kan
Florer
Justice Plowman
Mettman
William Pickens
Camden
N. J
Flora
Topeka
Routzahn
Hfe
Oct
Oklahoma City Named Permanent Capital in Oklahoma
Guthrie reports the Oklahoma House passes the bill locating the permanent capital at Oklahoma City by a 14 to 12 vote. Officials warn an amendment could derail the measure while Oklahoma City erupts in celebration with flags raised and fireworks of sound across the town.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Wimberly
House of Representatives
Galt
Kansas Nomination for World's Columbian Exposition Commissioners
A telegraphic update from Cimicco announces Kansas will nominate Mrs. Vennie S. Mitchell of Kearney County as a lady commissioner for the World’s Columbian Exposition. Alternate nominee is Mrs. B Blair Lynch of Leavenworth, wife of Frank T. Lynch and daughter of General Charles W. Blair.
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ToreKa
Kas
Charles K. Holliday
Cimcnco
Congress
Leavenworth
Frank T. Lynch
Leavenworth Standard
Charles W. Blair
Mil Linery Display Delights Lawrence Ladies
The ladies of Lawrence praise a grand millinery display staged by Miss Lotta Barber at her shop next to Raymond's drug store. The event draws curious shoppers and local attention.
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Lawrence
Warm church supper offered by Luthern Church ladies
A warm dinner and supper will be served tomorrow at 933 Massachusetts Street hosted by the ladies of the Luthern Church. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Street
Elevator progress in Eudora and local notes
Work on the new elevator advances with foundation dug sixteen feet as stone masons prep walls. Henry Weaver buys Bart Davy's 27 acre tract east of town for 5000, aided by a Santa Fe spur to aid farmers. Local events include Eudora Literary Society, M E Sunday school concert, Dr. W. H. Robinson purchasing Griffith property, Ninth Street opening order, and multiple town visits and movements among residents.
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Henry Weaver
Bart Davy
The
Santa Fe
Farmers of Weaver
Eudora Literary Society
M. Ie
W. H. Robinson
Griffith
C and
Eighth
J. J. Peairs
Ninth Street
Park West
Neutral Strip
Wm.Coate
Ernest Kraus
Kansas City
Sibley Items Feature Local Visits and Church Notes
Rev L O Tryndal to preach at Fairview next Sunday. John Willey and family from Lawrence attended Fairview church last Sunday. Mrs H D Seeley of Lawrence visited Fairview area last Saturday. Shier of Salina, brother of Mrs Alexander Walker, attended church last Sunday. A Kansas City IXL windmill man visited J F Keefer’s early week. Miss Alice Wells of Ridenour Baker Kansas City was at home Sunday. Farmers progress with fall work. most wheat to be saved this week. Mrs Tuttie and son from Jeffersonville Indiana visiting relatives nearby. Many Sibley folks to attend encampment at Bismarck this week and next. Mound school to commence next Monday. J C Baker in charge of sorghum works in L D Howard’s absence. Some residents whispered at church last Sunday during service. Ed Gilroy of Indian Territory, who fed Texas cattle at W A Marshall’s years ago, was in the area last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Allen
Ed Westhouse
Walter
Mr. Hutt
Lawrence
Kansas City
Eudora
H. D. Seeley
Fairview
Shier
Salina
Alexander Walker
Tuttie
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Sibley
J.C. Baker
L. D. Howard
Ed Gilroy
Indian Territory
Texas
W. A. Marshall
ABC
Barnum's Circus to Visit Kansas City in October
Fresh taffy at Wiedemann's as Barnum's circus schedules performances in Kansas City on October 6 and 7. Santa Fe offers a $1.60 round trip fare.
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Wiedemann’s
Barnum’s Circus
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Local Notices and Items from Lawrence Correspondent
Miss Pullen of Lawrence visits her mother and sister here Rev S M Osmond of Maryland handles farm business Squire Evans away for carpenter work at Centropolis J W Bulpoo blamed for an earlier misprint The People's Party nominates township ticket Democrats win leverage Barnum's circus comes to Topeka one dollar and four cent Santa Fe round trip Ntrayed or Stolen two dogs from W J Flintom reward offered T C Green calls for guitar mandolin or banjo lessons at Bell's St Louis fair offers one way round trip Fairy Grotto at Grand Army Hall tonight admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children Jo He cures catarrh Raymond has it Lost gold bracelet between Pinckney and Henry street reward at RECORD office
Raymond's Pine Tar Soap Featured In Whitcome Bros Sale
Club House brand of canned peas appears in Whitamento Bros listing. Raymond's Pine Tar soap is promoted as the best soap for cool mornings at five cents per cake.
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Club House
Whitcome Bros
Raymond
Nellie Bly Pens and Musical Goods At Local Stores
Nellie Bly fountain pens are offered for 50 cents at Hesters with praise for their beauty and satisfaction. R. S. Saunders, guitar mandolin and banjo instructor, operates from Bell's music store. Gold pens are sold at Hester's along with harness and boot oils at Raymond's.
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R. 8. Saunders
Bell’s
Nellie Bly
Hesters
R. S. Saunders
Guitar
Mandolin
Banjo
Bell
Raymond’s Drug Store
Lost Brown Cape Traced to Office Return Offer Reward
A brown cloth cape trimmed with worsted braid is missing. Finder should leave it at the office for a reward.
Bluegrass Pair Dines at Delmonico's in New York
A Kentucky major and a colonel visit New York and Delmonico's. After a three hour feast of unfamiliar wines and dishes they face a colossal bill of about 2060 francs or dollars, and vow to pay it rather than flee, even joking about drastic measures.
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New York
Delmonico’s
Kentucky
New York Times
Mr. and Mrs. Chugwater Quip About Ills
The couple discuss a string of ailments with humor. Mrs Chugwater says she does not fuss unlike her husband who roars when in pain. The exchange is attributed to the Chicago Tribune.
Miss Huntingson Confronts Guest Beneath Palms
In a scene from Scribner's Magazine a guest is challenged by Miss Huntingson who insists guests be at home. The man replies he merely stepped out for water and mentions he plays the flute in the band.
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Miss Huntingson
Mamma
Obedience Rule Impresses Brown Children at Dinner
A Washington Post anecdote describes Mrs Brown’s dinner table scene. Susie Brown replies that she and her siblings Charley and Harry want more than one piece of pie, and that their father Pa likely shares the sentiment.
Bracing New Jersey Air Prompts Screen Use
In a quip from Puck, Morrison Essex-Mosquitoes notes the strong New Jersey air necessitates placing window screens on nursery windows to protect the baby from the breeze. The exchange references mosquitoes and Lonelyville as a setting.
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Jack Roofgarden
Morrison Essex
Lonelyville
New Jersey
Puck
Heat and heartache on page in brief items
A Boston Courier quip shows a girl asking for ice for her ailing father, and a Munsey's Weekly exchange reveals a broken engagement joke. The piece also advertises Raymond's shoe care products, Eastman's Arbutus soap, and a local apple sale at Deming’s Orchard Hill Farm.
Railroad Time Table City Ticket Office Notice
Railroad time table information available at the city office. The 3:37 p.m. train makes all eastern connections and is always on time or accurately reported if late. Local tickets to most points, sleepers secured, baggage checked. 704 Massachusetts street Eldridge House block. J.P. Ross, Agent. Telephone No. 40.
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Massachusetts Street
Eldridge House
J.P. Ross
Union Depot
Geo. C. Bailey
Agt
A.t&s.p.ror
Railway Timetable Fragments from Lawrence Station
Fragmentary timetable notices list express and accommodation trains with times to and from Lawrence. Officials A A Robinson general manager G T Nicholson ticket agent George C Bailey agent are noted.
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Pega Wily Am
Lawrence
She Agbahe Ge Joo
Pacific Express Schedules and Connections at Junction City
Rail listings show Pacific Express schedules with arrivals at Junction City and Leavenworth Branch, including mixed trains and directions West, East, and South. Agent Geo C Bailey notes routes, rates, connections, baggage, sleepers, at Union Depot ticket office.
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Pacific &Texas Express
Mexico & San Delgo Express
Denver & Utah Express
Paneae
Topeka Express
Colorado Express
Mo. Riv
Kansas City Express
Chicago Express
Valius
New York Express
Atlantic Express
Pacific
Dla Express
Shes Cepha Sts
Eastern Express
Eam Junction City
Pacific Express
Western Express
Junction
Leavenworth
Leavenworth Branch
K. P
EK. F
Gooprici
Great Bargain on Lawrence Residence Lots for 30 Days
Two of the finest residence lots in Lawrence must be sold within the next thirty days. Enquire at the Rec ord Office for details and the great bargain.
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Lawrence
Rrecorp
Antique Silver Platedware Sale Seeks Holiday Space
For thirty days from September 15, W M Rowe offers silver plated hollow ware at actual cost to clear stock. Also promotes bulk buckwheat flour King’s Quick-rising buckwheat with a notice to come and see prices and make room for holiday novelties.
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W. M. Rowe
King’s
Whitcomb Bros offer cheap pots for sale then pull from road
Advertisement notes Whitcomb Bros sell 10 000 cheap flower pots priced 2 to 10 cents with pickup from their road. J A Daltley signs. John L Harris wins first watch in Hester s watch club. Encampment tickets on sale at several local merchants and banks with coupon and single admission options. Round trip Santa Fe tickets $1 20. Bailey, agent.
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J. A. Daltley
John L. Harris
Hester
J. D. Smith’s
J. S. Crew & Co’s
Abe Levy’s
Field & Harris
Wm. Bromersick’s
Merchants National Bank
Lawrence National Bank
J. D. Fincher’s
North Lawrence
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Douglas County Bank
Board OF Directors
H. L. Moore, F.W. Barteldes, $.T. Field, A. Hadley, H.C. Denso
W.A. Hannis
Glathart
K. W. Spark
X. Cashier
A. Monroe
M. Newmark
the Merchants
National Bank
al Monroe
Urovenge
Mi New Maid
Ar. We
Tors
James Marvin
We Kivatr
Geo
Innes
Riffith
Wohden
Hovnuster & Workpe
Kansas State University
Schol
Bean
J. Httel
J. Buch
It &. Sanders
Suhgol
T. L. Simmons
Wilarthrop and
New Hampshire Sts
Inasias
E. D. F. Phillips
A. P. Fellows
D. Dls Omce
SELIG
H. V. Norton
T. F. Halloran
IlLenarry
Rosetts Street
Sam
F*. H. Klock’'S Restaurant and Confectionery
Massachusetts St
Wen
Douglas County
Frederick W Apitz
A. L. Selig
Anta Fe
Barnin
Circus
Arre
Aler Felton
Conder
Speers
A. McGahey
L. O. Tryndal
John Willey
Bismarck
Mound School
Clinton
Miss Pullen
S. M. Osmond
Maryland
Squire Evans
Centropolis
W. Hood
Miss Baldwin
J. W. Bulpoo
People’s Party
W. J. Flintom
T. C. Green
St. Louis Fair
Grand Army Hall
Pinckney
Henry Street
Michigan
Hester’s
Whitcomb Bros
Hester's
Sissy
Boston Courier
Fred
Amy
Miss Blesser
Eastman
Raymond’s
N. P. Deming
Orchard Hill Farm
Kaw Valley
Charlie H. Siebke
Berkeley St
City Ticket Office
Atchison, Topeka & Santa FE Railroad
Southern Kansas Division
Passengver
Gale Betalan Seleia
Union Pacific Railway
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
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