Death and scandal mix in a late 19th century town
Local items chronicle infant death in Columbus bound family, a fatal case of alleged infanticide sparking jail hearings, a comedian's upcoming appearance, and a series of civic notices. Reports detail land sale near Carbondale depot, railroad talk, electric plant foundation, and funeral arrangements for Andrew Douglas. Headlines note Bradford for governor and a Leadville marriage, with community reactions to a spectacle of a life sized rustic figure in town.
City Water Works Inspects New Filters and Plant
Civic leaders led by Capt. I W Stone and councilmen Read Munroe Keith Hemphill Lindley Dicker and Palmer toured the water works with Henry Tisdale and John M Walker. They reviewed the new brick filter addition of 704 000 gallons daily capacity, its sand filtration, alumless flow, and daily wash cycle, then noted imminent electric plant operation. The visit highlighted expectations of superior city water and progress on city services.
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I. W. Stone
Messrs Read
Munroe Keith
Hemphill
Lindley
Dicker
Palmer
Water Works Company
Henry Tisdale
John M. Walker
R. K. Taber
Tocmnat
National Water Purifying Company of
New York
Kansas River
University Hill
Marriage at Trinity church crowns Mr Wm Moys and Miss Anna Yarnold
A large audience witnessed the wedding of Mr. Wm Moys to Miss Anna Yarnold at Trinity church last evening. The ceremony was led by Rev J K Dunn with ushers and bridesmaids, followed by a reception at the bride’s home on Massachusetts street. The couple will reside at 917 Massachusetts street and received many gifts from friends and family.
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Leadville Journal
McClure
William McClure
Leadville
Nettie Smith
Smith
West Eighth Street
Wm. Moys
Anna Yarnold
Trinity Church
Earl Swope
Lon Postlewaite
Henry Hayne
Mays
Ann
Thomas Yarnold
Massachusetts Street
Amd
Yarnold
Lully Smith
James Watking
E. Ways
Ptund
RJ. Selway
Leavenworth
Jace
Alexander
Mra
John Walker
Mises McFadden
Spencer
Geo, Falley
Colorado Springs
Stimpson
EF. 2
Wilde
Kate Brass
Lenhart
Harry Dunn
G. E. Rushimer
Judge Smith
Aibbord
Wright
Nevison
A. G. Abdelal
Henry Johns
E. Mays
B. W. McFarlane
Boyd
Jeffries
R. J. Straffon
L. O. McIntire
Libby Cory
Sam Young
Socorro N. M
John Willey
Socorro
N. M
Adams
Kate Cory
Minnie Walters
Chas. Hettich
Sam Reynolds
O. F. Whitney
BE. Reynolds
Geo. Reynolds
Thom. White
Topeka Visitors Seen In County Seat News
A long list of residents and visitors is noted with movements in and out of Topeka and surrounding towns. People include A G Eidheniiler, A B Kahnweiler, W Y Morgan, Joseph Cox, J G Haskell, Dr Pusley, Dr R Morris, N P Barnes, State Veterinary Surgeon Wilhite, Mrs Gee and family, Josiah Kinnear Jr, Ben Barnett, Ross Woods, S P Spencer, and Dick Spencer wedding attendees, with various travels to Kansas City, Toronto, Columbus, and Jerseyville. The report also mentions lectures, debates, university tennis, and club events in Topeka and Lawrence.
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Pusley
Baldwin
Lawrence
R. Morris
Kansas City
N. P. Barnes
Prairie Center
Wilhite
Emporia
E. A. Smith
Josiah Kinnear Jr
Columbus
Ohio
Kittie Cook
Ben Barnett
Wift
Jerseyville
Barnett
Suenbure
Ross Woods
California
Mr. Woods
FL Williaume
S. PL
Spencer
Topeka
Dick Spencer
Mise Blanche Higginbotham
Steinberg
St. Louis
Kansas School for Indians at Maskell Institute in Kansas
A Springfield Republican piece from Lawnesee Kansas March 22 recounts the Maskell Institute for Indian children operated by the United States government. It describes four story stone buildings, 40 students, English instruction, industrial training including wagon making, smithing, carpentry, tailoring, and domestic arts. Pupils perform farming and construction tasks, with minimal white labor, under director Charles Robinson and governor leadership. The author praises the program, cites evidence of student capability and expresses Republican support for Congress and administration to sustain the project.
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Springfield
Mace
Lawnesee
Kan
John Brown
Kansas
St. Louis
Missouri River
Kansans
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Topeka
Fort Riley
Rocky Mountains
Maskell
Institute For the
United States
Charles Robinson
Kansas River
New Mexico
Robinson
Congress
Botanic Blood Balm Reported to Cure Long Dyspepsia in Georgia
A letter from Alarava Georgia dated June 2 1887 describes a fifteen year struggle with dyspepsia, twenty doctors, and $300 in bills with no relief. After using B B E Botanic Blood Balm the writer claims dramatic improvement after six bottles and says the relief is priceless, nearly saving his life.
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Alarava
B. E. Company
Atlantic
William I as Ideal Monarch of Prussia and War Scene
A compact tribute to Emperor William I highlighting his decorum and dignity as king, contrasting him with Frederick the Great. The piece recounts a field report from the Battle of Gravelotte with vivid imagery of Moltke, Bismarck, and the king observing the clash, while noting Wilhelm I’s humility and authority amid the carnage. It includes an accompanying Cosmopolitan description by Moore D. Conway.
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William
Carlyle
Frederick the Great
Frederic
Louis XIV
Atlantic
Noveant aux-Pres
Thander
Gorze
France
Vionville
Grosshauptquartiers
Gravelotte
Otto Gunther
Weimar
Hinn
Moltke
Bismarck
Prince Frederick Charles
Phil Sheridan
Prince Albrecht
Wilhelm I
Hohenzollern
Gravelotte Village
Moacure D. Conway
Neighborhood News Roundup From Clinton Area
Farmers are planting corn despite frost and oats look well. Weather turns cold with rain predicted. pastures are in good shape. Local people voyaged to Lawrence and Gardner. several illnesses noted. Congregational Presbyterians discuss a new preacher. Emma Hadley heads to Excelsior Springs. ONeill and Hays family updates reported.
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Fla. Derby
Lecompton
Belle Boothe
Topeka
Thomas Secrest
Carbondale
Emma Porter
Vearlie Stevingon
I Hutch Inson
Adam Scheere
Nellie Benjamin
Bahdwin
McGurk
Carl Hadley
J. Stibens
Holingsworth
Clinton
Rob’t Hays
J. B. O'Neil
M. P. Hays
Eureka Springs
Ele
Kansas
Arkansas
Emma Hadley
Excelsior Springs
Mary O'Neil
Hughs
Fragmentary OCR Notice on Local Event
The readable text hints at a local event or notice. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicates a public or community notice with potential dates and places. Further restoration needed to extract concrete entities or actions.
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Kansas City Star
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