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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1885
Page
4
In probate court on Wednesday Yates Campbell was declared insane. An application has been filed for his admission to the insane asylum at Topeka.
An enthusiastic gathering at Bowersock's Opera House heard Judge S. C. Thacher and Col. J. M. Brown urge colored Republicans to back the party. They attacked Democratic platforms and praised Newlin and the Republican record, while warning of Southern discrimination and urging unity for a 1888 victory. The Cyclone Glee Club and a Telephone Band provided musical interludes as the crowd urged party loyalty.
Mr. L. B. Keifer of Baldwin City and R. B. Melntire from Ottawa visit. E F Caldwell and bride return from wedding tour. Rev. John M. Watson arrives with four Indian children for Haskell Institute. D Roberts of Usher Iron Works to Wellington for contract specs. A.C. Miten and Milton travel to Los Angeles for winter. Lucien Tuttle Exq and family visit Prof. Canfield. Kansan wife ill seeks climate change. underwear sale announced. William Smith bound over for alleged knife assault. cracked wheat and store ad notices.
A.J. Graham visits Emporia as Y M C A delegate. Faculty discuss post‑noon literary society meetings. The Courier expands to a six‑column folio edition. An April program features extemporaneous speaking by the societies. W.C.T.U. meets at M E church at 3. Cloak trade markets new wraps. retailers tout large stock and low prices.
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