Roscoe Conkling Dead in Albany Obituary Note
The telegraph reports the death of Roscoe Conkling in Albany New York on October 10. He studied law with his father, practiced in Utica since 1846, and held public offices including district attorney and congressman before serving as United States Senator from 1867 to 1881. His Senate career was noted as brilliant and his oratory earned him the nickname silver tongue orator.
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Outlook in Douglas County boosts hope for crops
Township trustees report favorable crop prospects across the county. Wheat, grasses, clover and timothy show vigor after harsh seasons, with six inch prairie grass in places. Apple and early potato yields promise strong income, supplying markets westward. overall outlook is bright for Douglas County farmers.
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Eudora Mineral Springs Beauty Near Lawrence Kansas
A narrative fondly praises Eudora Mineral Springs in Douglas County near the Wakarusa river. It highlights rich bottom lands, blooming fruit trees, scenic river views, and new amenities including walks, a pavillion, and plans for a sanitarium to serve visitors seeking health and pleasure.
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Death of Matthew Arnold Revered English Writer
The death of Matthew Arnold on Monday is described as a severe blow to American and English literary circles. He is hailed as the most distinguished literary man of his generation, with a profound influence on contemporary writing and critique. The obituary recounts his life from Rugby to Oxford, his professorship, major works, and debates with aristocracy, ending with details of his final illness after a wave accident at Long Branch.
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Germany
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Imlah
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Long Branch
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Lawrence Stands as Model While Arnold Sees America
A Lawrence Journal essay defends American civilization amid Matthew Arnold of The Nineteenth Century critiquing U S life. It praises Lawrence for natural manners, affordable luxuries, and rich social and intellectual life anchored by the State University of Kansas. The piece argues Arnold should visit longer to see Lawrence’s true vitality and hospitality.
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Lawrence
Plato
State University of Kansas
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America
Chicago
Eastern Kansas praised as thriving farming region and growing city
The article extols Eastern Kansas centered on Lawrence as a fertile area with affordable, well improved farms, timber, water, coal, and strong prospects for future value. It highlights Lawrence as a fruit and grain shipping hub with a university, notes upcoming electric light and water works expansions, and reports the death of Miss Sarah Draper Hyde and her funeral plans.
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East Kaw Valley Notes and Local Updates
Oats in East Kaw Valley are coming up well with red Texis dominating. Farmers plant a large average of watermelons and several individuals report seed planting last week. John Benefield grows five acres of sweet corn while Cal Perkins builds a new barn to live in temporarily. Lincoln Walter will move into Pasen Carter’s former home. Carter moved to Topeka, then settled in Lawrence. The stone bridge remains washed out, Zion Hill is steeper than usual. Miss Van Tries district No. 6 school closes next Tuesday with a public entertainment inviting attendance.
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Farmers and neighbors update from Yarnold area
Farmers are plowing for corn as local residents circulate, with William Brass catching eight wolves last Thursday, a poor day for wolves. Elmer White of Mead County visits relatives and plans to return Monday, with Geo Derby accompanying him to meet his best girl. Thomas Seerest improves slowly and F A Derby Sr plans a two month trip east to New York City and Vermont. C W Boothe works for Ira Steele at Belvoir while Mrs Boothe visits relatives and will return to Topeka Wednesday. William Brass erects a new house. Adam Scheer suffers rheumatism. Thomas Benjamin still gathers corn and hopes to pasture bogs. Elmer White will haul five carloads of cattle home. W N Harris will send cattle out to range this summer. Emma Porter improves slowly.
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New York City
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Belvoir
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Lecompton Laconics Notices and Local Events
Notices from Lecompton about incorporation push, local marriages. Henry Cunningham and Miss Atkinson wed and will live in Hutchison Kansas. A round table discussion on Woman's Suffrage drew large crowds. Superintendent Bartlett overturned his buggy near Music Hall. John Smith and wife returned to Kentucky after twenty years. A rain aided vegetation growth. The Le Suer McFarland wedding at J N McFarland home featured Hattie McFarland and Owen C LeSuer with Rev James Marvin officiating and a small reception. The Journal extends congratulations.
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Hutchison, Kansas
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Kentucky
Water Works Improvement Elevates Lawrence Growth
The Lawrence water works plant now supplies pure water after two large filters and Kansas river intake. Engineer John M. Walker leads a modern system praised for quality. A proposed street railway to West Lawrence may receive a franchise at the next city council meeting, with Kansas City capitalists showing interest.
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Shimmons and Straffon Wed in Lawrence Home
At eight o'clock last evening at the bride’s parents home on South Massachusetts street Rev Dr Beaty joined George Shimmons and Miss Cora Straffon in marriage Only a few friends attended The bride is a Tung resident of Lawrence and the groom a junior partner in J H Shimmons Co Friends wish the couple happiness Mamie Simpson’s Paris Salon picture accepted among 2500 of 7000 aspirants demonstrates Lawrence and Kansas pride in her talent This marks the second Kansas picture in the Paris Salon.
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Death of Wa. F. Sherwin A famed choral conductor
The Journal of Sunday reports the sudden death of Wa. F. Sherwin, renowned across the west as director of music at Chautauqua Sunday schools and Ottawa assemblies. Born March 14 1826 in Ashfield Massachusetts he rose from early musical gifts to lead major choral works and shaping festival choruses. His Ottawa work boosted Kansas musical life and inspired many choirs and audiences. The notice notes a lack of details but emphasizes his pivotal role and the sorrow his passing brings to homes nationwide.
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Itch and Scratches Cured in Thirty Minutes
Sanitary Lotion advertised by Bar F Bros druggists of Lawrence guarantees relief in thirty minutes for itching mange and all scratches. Claims the remedy is harmless and warranted by the firm in support of its efficacy.
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