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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1887
Page
3
A compact notice lists Miss Mabel E Gore offering piano instructions at her residence 603 Louisiana Street Topeka also reports on Topeka river damming city issues and local happenings including university events YMCA meeting and a steer and calf exhibit at the fair with 4259 and 4250 pound animals.
The item notes the Kansas City Fair opening Sept 26 with director backing to ensure facilities for exhibitors and visitors, mentions stitched back Kid Gloves at 83 cents, and cites court filings including John Gilmore vs Kansas City Topeka Western and others. It highlights W W Fluke & Sons music store stock, new instruments, and the Tangy Voice course. It also covers a First Grand Independent Benevolent society charter, a medical claim for Dr. Fierce’s Favorite Prescription, a Gun Club Tournament wrap, and an Evans & Hoey Parlor Match engagement with Hoyt-style humor.
Samuel L. Everhart and Nettie M. Painter of Willow Springs wed by Judge Noston. Frank W. Divine and Jennie Skia mer of Lawranos also licensed today.
The Kansas festival drew about 15,000 onlookers despite crowding along roads and trains. Races and exhibits filled the grounds with grandstand crowds, a mandolin concert, and diverse displays. Awards honored Shorthorns Herefords Polled Angus Holsteins Jerseys and art entries with multiple medals and premiums going to Lawrence and surrounding counties.
The program detailed multiple heat races with horses such as Riley Medium Fanny Clinker and Char lie M Ellinwood. Times ranged from 2:22 to 2:48 as Medium won the 2:23 and 2:30 heats, with various entrants in long-distance and sprint events. Upcoming races include the 8 year olds race and the Douglas county stake with purse and entrants listed along with an exhibition by Nellie Burke and music at the Art Gallery.
Trimmings offer bright new stock of Silk and Wool Novelty Braids. Plushes plain and striped velvets provide a full, prettiest selection in the city. Prices are lower than ever. Come early and make selections.
Burdick Bros of Carbondale showcased two Clydesdales, Dunipace a 4 year old and Gen General Lowers a 2 year old, both bred in Scotland. Dunipace stands about 16 1/2 hands, weighs 1600 pounds, foaled June 1892, imported 1886 by Burdick Bros, bred by Sir Thomas Shield. Gen Lowers, by Laird O'Lowers, out of Rosa, bred by William Scarmouth, Barrowstown, Scotland, praised as the finest 2 year old despite a judging delay.
Classified style notice promotes carpets by A D Weaver and advertises a Topeka race meet starting Monday September 19 with 150 steppers entered. New pacers in 2:24 and 2:30 classes added to program. printed lists of horses to be issued Saturday. mentions Kidamiller & Co telephone 40 and other racing gear.
A call to action invites school children to obtain an owl at Field and Hargis Book Store and advertises furnished rooms and board near the university. A second notice asks for the return of a lost yellow leather pocket book containing a five dollar bill four dollars sixteen cents in currency and a promissory note signed by Elizabeth Baker, lent September 7 between Pleasant Grove P.O. and Lawrence, asking the finder to leave it at the office.
Large invoice offers on Madrias lace and fancy serims with a broad catalog of curtain goods at very low prices. Promotes Bee Line Route via Cleveland and New York with through sleepers on Lake Shore and New York Central railways, linking to Eastern summer resorts and Big Four connection to Cincinnati. Also notes sales of a heavy work team and wagon at Pisce House.
W C Harris has long managed dining rooms at the fair and again oversees the popular Bismarck dining hall, promising a better table and efficient service on the grounds.
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