The Santa Fe Rail Road and Kansas growth
The history and progress of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe rail road, its California Southern line, and plans to expand in Kansas. It notes the California connection, new routes to the Pacific coast, and the ongoing disputes over transcontinental rate wars and railroad arbitration. The speaker emphasizes public benefit, state prosperity, and a hopeful path to peace through fair compromises among competing lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Kansas Spirit
Enterprise
State
Kansas
California Southern
Barstoe
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
San Diego
Pacific Coast
Atlantic & Pacific
Albuquerque
Atchison Company
Dalton
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Wross
Chicago, Kansas City & Western Railroad Company
Kanens
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Pioneer Railway
Col. C. Fo ‘Holliday
Southern Kansas Company
Indian Territory
Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe Railway
Galveston
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Company
Californ
Atlantic
Union
Justice Horton
Fletcher
Trans- Continental Association
Missouri River
California
New York
Central Pacific
Board of Directors
President Cleveland and Frankie Folsom engagement rumors
A revived rumor suggests President Cleveland will wed Miss Frankie Folsom of Buffalo this summer. A Buffalo dispatch notes a letter from Mrs. Folsom in Italy confirming the engagement, while public commentary from Albany and Atchison debates placement of the next Kansas Democratic state convention and party hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frankie Folsom
Buffalo
Albany
Assemblyman
Platt
Miss Folsom
Folsomdale
Wyoming County
Emporia
Leavenworth
Atchison
Democracy of
County Commissioners Hear Road Cases All Day
The County Commissioners spent nearly a full day hearing road disputes. The Fisher road from Lecompton township was reviewed, with no decision made and the case taken under advisement. The Sutton road from Marion and Clinton townships drew large crowds demanding damages and strong debate, also awaiting a ruling. The Phillips road from Grant township drew little interest and was likewise taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiesr
Fisher Road
Lecompton Township
Sutton Road
Marion
Clinton
Grant Township
Electric Bitters Promised Cure For Kidney and Liver Ailments
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for Bright’s Disease, diabetes, weak backs, and urinary complaints. It claims thousands cured, blood purified, bowels regulated, and diseased parts treated directly. A bottle sells for 3 cents, offered by Barber Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Barber Vothers
Investment Bond Offer From United States Land and Investment Co
The United States Land and Investment Company of New York invites subscriptions to First Mortgage bonds at 90 cash or at par with an installment plan. Certificates of indebtedness yield a $100 gold bond after buying $50 in certificates, plus a free stock bonus. Bonds secured by company property valued at $3 million, with cattle investment income projected to 30 percent. Applications to 145 Broadway, New York. The New York Financier note. Also mentions Ishpeming election ticket and Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land and Investment Company
Broadway
New York
N. Y
The
New York Financier
Old physician offers free remedy recipe for consumption
An aged doctor, long retired, claims a simple vegetable cure for consumption and lung ailments and nervous complaints. He will mail a free recipe in German, French, or English with directions, to W A Noyes of Rochester after paper mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Noyes
Rochester
Publication Notice in Douglas County Kansas Court
William Leonard files a petition in the Douglas County District Court against Nelson F Tipton and Susanna M Tipton for a mortgage on Lots 34 35 36 37 38 on Fifth Street Baldwin City to secure 300 with 12 percent interest claimed. Defendants must answer by May 20 1886 or judgment and sale of the lands will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Seetin, Jr
Fourth Judicial District Court
Dose County
Eanes
Apm. A. D
Eatons
Rai
Catherine Beets
Apenas
Samuel Masparet el Culvaine
Mary Zimmerman
Eliza A
Susan Rule
James Seetin
Thomas B. Smith
Edmund A. Tasade
Wikarusa
Eaid
Lawrence
H. Carmean
Douglas County
Kansae
Elson F. Tipton
Susanna M. Tipton
William Leonard
State of Kansas
Nelson F. Tipton
Susanna M Tipton
Nelson F.tipton
Douglas
Kansas
Lota
Fifth Street
Baldwin City
E. B. Good
State of
E. B
City of
Ss. H. Carmean
District Court of
Kanaae
J. L. Dudley
Martha Dudley
Ierely
Shove
District Court
Doulas County
J. L. Dodley
Solon T. Williams
Albert B. Bower
Sarah J. Bower
County of
Eaness
Mar
A. D
R.A. French
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa FE Rail Road
Knights of Labor
Ishpeming, Mich
Hall
St. Helena
Mackinaw City
Ely
W. E. Buckman
W. E. Hamman
Drurgist
Barber Bros
Dr. King
Ayer
Abilene City
Milwaukee
Wis
Jones
Northwestern Kansas
WaKeeney
Nelson H. Baker
Westchester Co
White Plains
Alicock
Paolo
Grigg
Doveras
Catherine M
Sheriff’s Sale
Dovelas County
Gus O. L. Sauer
Andrew Johnson
Thomas Johnson
W. C. Spangler
Dovetas County
Said
Squire Kinchelow
County of Pony
Telden P. Spencer
Soper
Hearne & Co., Publishers
P.O. Box
Brooklyn
Dows
Arent Eee
Chicago Scale Co
S.jefferson St
Chicago
T.O. Irwin & CO
Undertaking
T. O. Tewin
Undertaker
Massachusetts Street
National Bank
Hugh Blair
Over City Drug Store
Marsachusetts
St Lawrence
Frank C. Clark
Selig’s Insurance Building
Postoffice
Winthrop Street
WM. G. Henderson
P. C. Box
F Street
Washington, D. C
U. 8. Patent Office
Patent Office
U. 5
Supreme Court
WM. T. Sinclair
Real Estate and Loans
Lawrence, Kansas
Stinson & Co
Portand, Maine
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