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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1887

Page

3

California bound party heads southward at daybreak

A party of about thirty departs for California to establish a future home. Other items include district court case filings, university receptions for former students, local society notices, a prize ring drawing, a swindle warning, social gatherings, and upcoming horticultural meetings with transit details.

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Community notices and university updates from North Lawrence scene

The Pilgrim church youths were entertained at Mrs. Crandall’s home in North Lawrence. The Douglas County Horticultural Society announces a meeting next Saturday at W. E. Barnes’ home near Vinland. Kansas City Fair’s new mile track promises the finest West race meeting Sept 28 29 and Oct 1. Osage county reports miners’ wares rising to 7 cents per bushel from 6. Prof. Prat E L Dyehe begins skin study of a jarze buffalo bull for Snow Halt museum. Drche studies taxidermy in Washington and plans mounting buffalo and antelope to honor natural history. Two new boilers arrived at the university yesterday from Leavenworth via St. Louis. boiler house to heat university in cold weather. Six stone masons wanted. apply at University grounds or Schneiders’ shop at Vermont and Berkley.

Kansas City Fair Lhst Eiven Anfome Mt. Orond Julversly Mrr. Newsome Leavenworth Crocker St. Louis Leaven Worth University Zrourdn J.bltohle Cioclamath Ohio Min Fay Underwood Rivese C. A. Jennings Haa Niebelwen D. Coffic J.E. Jeffrica Chicago Woodard Fort Colorado Clara Howes Kentucky Morar Orkstooss Geo. Mull Sateaman Percy Rowell Klaaister Pusteur I. J. Humphrey Peror Austria Davis County Yeatenday Gleed Tetiilon Bia Grovenor Gafle Jett Carrie Batnatiegh Kannan City

Wanted Good girl for housework in Mass district

Classified notice repeats a request for a good girl to do housework at 128 Mass, with mention of Geo. T. Faxox. The text then shifts to several medical and lecture advertisements including Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy, a Lawrence Popular Lecture Course led by T A Brand with Hob Burdette planned, and ends with a sales pitch for Boehrse's German Syrup amid noisy product claims.

Geo. T Mass Dr. Sage Lawrence T. A. Brand Ridpath Lyceum Bureau Her. T. ¥. Norris Hob Burdette

Creek bridge collapse injures several men and horses

A bridge at Centropolis thirty miles southwest of town failed as workers with tests and road scrapers crossed at about 3:20 am. Six men and as many horses plunged twenty feet into the creek bed. J. W. Jones and Bradford jumped clear, Minnick was seriously injured and may die, others had minor wounds. Horses suffered no serious harm, and the scene caused village alarm amid reports of salvage and recovery efforts.

Centropolis J. W. Jones David Marsh Chas. Minnick Charles Bill Tantha Stewart Jamea £. Bradfort A. Smith and Wesley Walch Nashville Avery Alex Tayanty Trviro Mr. Goodin Major Jones Memphis Eiduranes Horsons Atlanta Chattanonge Ain Dr. Salford Saya Jt Powsttte Murrell Cave Dr. Vance Frank Beall Mumybis Murrell Fsb

Railroad Rumbles in Currents of Freight and Travel

Commerce at the Santa Fe freight depot grows, with new staff and a surge of trains. Notable movements include Topeka excursion trains for S C C F Sovereign Lodge, and shifts in ownership with the St Joseph St Louis line linked to Santa Fe. A Northwestern derailment near Three Mile Creek is narrowly averted by quick action.

E. F. Caldwell Southern Banks Campe Ln G. W. Dubsch Topeka C. B. Gay Kansas City Santa Fe City Mor Sovereign Lodge White Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Southern Kiowa Lawrence & E. Union Puelée Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Company St. Joseph & St. Louis St. Joseph Lexington Santa Fe Company Knowan City Colorado St. Louie Semsit Atchison, Topeka & Sants Fe Company Missouri Shay Suite Kwatse Chy St Louis Maln Une Misvouri Kansas Northwestern Union Pseifleards Whl Three Mile Creck Cay Lawrence Junction Leaventworth Ty

Local notices and town chatter from Grant township

A bid for patronage from L O McIntire, a six family colony heads to Missouri and then to Los Angeles. Property at Vinland and other scattered items are listed. A wind storm damaged walnuts along the stream. A parrot escaped near the city bakery. Cattle and other roaming animals are again forbidden but enforcement remains weak.

Qrant Missouri Los Angeles California Doulas County W. EB. Barnes Bear Vinland Jas C. Wilson Grant Township

Silk Culture at Kansas City Exposition Highlights West Silk Industry

Report on silk culture displays at the Kansas City exposition. Horner touts silk gains from mulberry cultivation, claims $160,000 worth of imports replaced, and envisions Kansas hosting silk factories. Mentions reeled silk as a mid step to production and notes interest from several manufacturers. Also advertises liquor and bindery services and farm equipment for sale.

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Prison Shoemaking Plant Weighs Labor and Whipping

A Lynn Mass shoe company operates a massive penitentiary workshop where prisoners are organized by foremen and overseers. Workers learn various shoemaking skills, receive stints, and progress to faster output. Punishment includes lashes up to thirty nine. some inmates perform extra work for cash. Tobacco, tobacco trades, and a rough social order dominate daily life. Women prisoners stitch parts and are housed separately.

Virginia State Penitentiary Post Fignot Lynn Richmond Richmond Penitentiary United States Lynn Mass Gually

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