De Molay and local events mix in Thursday news
Knights Templar attend the Leister service at Trinity church next Sunday. An orchard of 600 apricot trees near Bismarck Grove is described as perhaps the largest in the state. The Mikado Fair at the Knights of Pythias hall closed with large attendance and social success. A buggy accident on Hancock street prompts calls to fix a street grade near a street car track. Multiple legal actions, road cases, and the Indian school inspection fill the county agenda as Dr Stock’s alleged drunkenness is found groundless. Mr. E. D. Thompson returns with thirty six Indian children bound for Cherokees’ self schooling obligations. Jerry Glathart sells two Tiffany Bros. buggies, signaling favorable times for luxury purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Molay
Knights Templar
Trinity Church
D. D. Manley
Bismarck Grove
Green Bay
Knights of Pythi
Potter
Hancock Street
Tennessee Street
Reinhart Koehler
Howard
Earnest Griffith
Angeline Thompson
Mattie Brenton
Board of Visitors
Indian School
Stockstill
E. D. Thompson
Indian Territory
Jerry Glathart
Tiffany Bros
Frontier Guards Bill Aims Payment for Lincoln Era Service
Senator Plumb introduces a bill to recognize and compensate Kansas Frontier Guards who served from April 18 to May 3, 1861 guarding Lincoln and the White House. Lawrence men were among the members. The measure directs the secretary of war to place names on War Department files and issue discharge documents in the same form used for James H. Lane’s command, as authorized by the secretary of war at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumb
Frontier Guard
Kansas
Lincoln
White House
Lawrence
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of War
War Department
Frontier Guards
Volunteer Military Service
United States
James H. Lane
Cost at Parsons shows modest subsistence for militia
A paragraph from Regimental Quartermaster W M Thacher details Parsons occupation costs for militia subsistence. It records an average meal cost of 11 cents including 881 meals at 25 cents, or 9.25 cents excluding restaurant meals. Daily cost including all supplies ran about 33 cents, with enough food for the men who returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M Thacher
Parsons
County Normal Institutes Certify Instructors and Conductors
The state board of education issued 223 certificates to normal instructors and 55 to conductors of normals. There are 29 instructors and 62 conductors who hold certificates, totaling 252 instructors and 117 conductors for eighty normal institutes planned this summer. Counties informing the state superintendent of engagements include Alles, Atchison, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Doniphan, Elk, Finney, Franklin, Greenwood, Harvey, Jackson, Johnson, Labette, Leavenworth, Marshall, McPherson, Montgomery, Mitchell, Miami, Osborne, Pottawatomie, Republic, Rooks, Sumner, Smith, Trego, Wabasssee, and Wyandotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Alles
Atchison
Chatauqua
Cherokee
Doniphan
Elk
Finney
Franklin
Greenwood
Harvey
Jackson
Johnson
Labette
Leavenworth
Marshall
McPherson
Montgomery
Mitchell
Miami
Osborne Pottawatomie
Republic
Rooks
Sumner
Smith
Trego
Wabaunsee
Wyandotte
Death of Mrs Sussanah Miller Near the City
Mrs Sussanah Miller died at 10 30 pm at her son William Millers residence one mile southeast of the city. Notices of the funeral will be given hereafter. Dr Abdelal has entered suit against the railroad company to recover damages for injuries from the train at Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussanah Miller
Willam Miller
Abdelal
Reno
Millinery Opening at Trade Palace Delights Lawrence Ladies
A busy opening day at the Trade Palace millinery department showcased Miss Keller and assistants with a lavish display. Bright oranges lavender hues and beaded trims dominated, with high side and back placements. Numerous hats including Leghorn children’s style and a Tuscany straw piece drew praise as Lawrence ladies admired artistry and local production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade Palace
Lawrence
Miss Keller
New York City
Death of an Old Citizen Foote of Lawrence dies in Kansas City
Russell N. Foote, father in law of A J Reid and longtime Lawrence resident, died in Kansas City Friday night April 23. Remains to be brought to Lawrence for funeral by Mr G Grovest er. services to be led by Rev A Stote. He leaves daughter Mrs Reid and son Myron E Foote editor of the Brown County World. brothers Ezra M and Silas K Foote noted in the community. He lived in Vermont Wisconsin California and Kansas, was a devout Baptist and active businessman until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell N. Foote
A. J. Reid
Lawrence
Kansas City
First Baptist Church
Santa Fe
Foote
Middlebury
Vermont
Mr. Reid
Mrs. Reid
Myron E. Foote
Brown County
Ezra
Silas K. Foote
Justice Court arraignments and local notices in county jail
Harry Lewis faced burglary and theft charges for Dr May's office. bail set at 600 dollars with remand to county jail awaiting district court. Herman Chancel charged with horse theft and related gear. bail 600 dollars, jailed until May district court term. Joseph Furnival and Chas Hazlett arraigned for burglary and larceny at J W Beards store. bound over to next court term in 600 dollars. Local businessmen plan a water stand with free cups. ice by Mr Eidemiller to keep it cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice’s Court
Harry Lewis
Howard
Dr. May
District Court
Herman Chancel
Sam Lee
Joseph Furnival
Chas.Hazlett
J. W. Beard
Messrs
J. E. Parke
C. M. Luther
Mr. Eidemiller
Topeka News Briefs and Local Updates
Lull in the matrimonial market and travel disruption from a La Junta washout affect Santa Fe service. Topeka Health Board targets poorly kept slaughter houses. Harrison the boy preacher to hold revival at M E church. Thornton pension bill for Quantrell raid injuries passes Congress. Easter on April 25. latest late date since 1734 noted. Trade Palace windows showcase parasols silks and bright lighting drawing crowds. Western School Journal previews cheap literature list with publisher addresses. Jones ex-Indian agent case set for trial in Topeka. questions over accounting. Tiffany buggies sold. Hutchings to lecture on History of Law. Campbell leases Atchison opera house. Claypool census wards show population stable. Pecompton township assessment notes less personal property due to wheat scarcity and fewer stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
la Junta
Topeka
Trade Palace
Western School Journal
James H. Canfield
the University
United States
Hiram W. Jones
Foster
Mr. Jones
Barker
Gleed & Gleed
Peck & Johnson
Jerry Glathhart
Tiffany
John Hutchings
Telegraph
Wm. Campbell
Price
Atchison
Claypool
F. Bill
Pecompton Towneship
A Fizzle at Oskaloosa Third Party Convention
The third party convention in Oskaloosa drew scarcely over a dozen attendees, with seventeen present at some point. Notable names include Moore Mitchell Surber Bradford Roberts Mishey Gilbert Queen and Peterson from Kaw and Rural, reflecting little interest and suggesting the movement is premature per the Oskaloosa Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Moore Mitchell
Surber
Bradford
Roberts
Morry
Mishey
Rural
Gilbert
Sarcolle
Queen
Kaw
Peterson
Plice
Narrow Escape For Santa Fe Brakeman From Lumber Car
A brakeman from Conductor Kelly's Santa Fe crew had a narrow escape after being knocked from the car ladder while crossing a lumber laden car. He lay unconscious for minutes, then crawled back to Lawrence, six miles away, where doctors dressed his head wounds. His condition remains serious but stable as he recuperates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Lawrence
Go Miles
Topeka Commonwealth
Gems of Beauty at Mrs Orme's Millinery Parlor
A Journal visit covers Mrs Orme's spring opening with crowded rooms and showcase bonnets. Notable styles named Beatrice Mikado and Ducheuse feature jet beads, lace, French flowers, and velvet trims. Also noted are Montrose Misses Leghorn and a novelty skeleton bonnet, with opening continuing today inviting shoppers. A second piece calls for a School for Gamblers and Criminals as youths gather daily to gamble, prompting concerns about street gaming, idleness, and potential later jail terms, urging policing and Christianizing efforts in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Orme
Miss
Beatrice
Montrose
Milan
Agraduate
Wilk
Lawrence
Theveney
Central Africa
Remarkable Texas recovery with Dr King’s Discovery
In Paine Texas excitement rose as J E Corley, once unable to turn in bed, believed dying of consumption, recovered after using Dr M angs New Discovery. He bought a large bottle and Dr King’s New Life Pills, gained thirty six pounds after two boxes of pills and two bottles of the Discovery. Free trial bottle offered at Barber Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Texas
J. E. Corley
Dr. M&ing
Relef
Dr. King
Barber Bros
Very Remarkable Recovery Prompts Broad Praise
Mr Geo W Willing of Manchester Michigan writes his wife, once helpless for five years, can now turn in bed after two bottles of Electric Bitters. He says the remedy fulfills advertised cures, with hundreds of testimonials. Also noted is Gibson's English fruit tablets new at Woodward's, praised as superior to American imitates and sugar free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Willing
Manchester, Mich
Barber Bros
Woodward’s
Innes Test of Edison Light Draws Crowds in Lawrence
Mr Innes dry goods house tested the Edison electric light last evening to showcase stock. Visitors admired silk plush and velvet windows and a vast array of goods from lawn and white textiles to laces, gloves, fans, curtains, and carpets. The lighting improved color accuracy, aiding display of summer fashions, and the store closed after a successful demonstration to a crowded audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Innes
Mammoth Dry
Lawrence
Innes
Rural life and social notes from Saturday
Farmers stayed in the city while others worked. Phi Gamma Delta held a pleasant dance. Prospects for crops look bright with cherries pears and small fruit. The post office money order department paid out over 32000 yesterday. Unity club met and discussed cooperation. May term of court expected long with many new and pending cases. Baldwin City and Baker University mine ball tied 15 15 with a return game planned. Mrs Miller funeral held with Dr Osmond officiating. Merchants urged to curb street littering for better town image. Hemminger and Brenton arraigned for assault on Thompson with bail set at 200. John Kelly displayed English Russian rabbit cross with white spots at his shop. Little Nugget comedy at Opera house praised. Dr Abdelal injured jumping from moving train. Street Commissioner criticized for neglecting South Massachusetts Street. Street worn to ruts. repair urged. South Lawrence residents complain of poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Unity Club
G. W. Harrington
Justice’s Court
Baldwin City
University
Baker University
May Hemminger
Mattie Brenton
Jude Howard
Angelina Thompson
John Kelly
Josie Sisson
Abdelal
Leavenworth
Reno
South Massachusetts Street
South Lawrence
Advice to Mothers and Health Remedies Report
The piece advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming forty years of use and cures for teething pains, dysentery and diarrhea, with a 25 cent price. It also notes a county payee dispute over striker damage costs and sheriff staffing, plus a testimonial about Alicock's Porous Plasters as chest protectors to prevent colds, with a White Plains address and dated 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson H. Baker
Westchester Co
N. Y
White Plains
Alicock
Weesch
Death of Mrs. Mary Hall in Fargo Dakota
News reached this city of the death at Fargo Dakota of Mrs. Mary Hall wife of Thos C Hall and sister of Mrs B A Ambler and T Dwight Thacher She was born in Hornellsville New York and spent most of her married life in Romelly Indiana She leaves four children one infant born just hours before her death Mrs Ambler departed yesterday for Fargo to attend the funeral
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. C. Hall
Fargo
Dakota
Mary Hall
B. A. Ambler
T. Dwight Thacher
Topeks
Hall
Hornellaville
New York
Romelly
Indiana
Rest Estate Transfers for the Week
Properties changing hands include Chas O Brown to Lucy St Webster with shf lots 24 35 Media. Lucy BR Webster to Chas O Brown lots 17 and 195 High wt Hogan's add Baldwith. John Spencer heirs to CT and ec J Spencer sw qr secl P12. Mary J Spencer and Martha C Shaffer to heirs of John Spencer hf sw QF 82 12. Kate Willett to D W Scouten sw Q S GB. etc totaling 58985 00 with numerous small lot and acreage transfers across Lawrence Big Spring and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas O Brown
Lucy St Webster
Seecen
Etipean
Graton Gregg
Lawrence
Frank Hoffman
Otto Durow
Spencer
Big Springe
John Spencer
J Spencer
Mary J. Spencer
Martha C. Shaffer
Kate Willett
D. W. Scouten
M. Hilbish
C. S. Bellows
T. Tegart
Viretta Teg
Esther J. Root
Chas. Root
Minty Moon
Lot
New York
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the Frontier Guard
Dusinoas
Bis
G. Grovester
A. Stote
Ely
W. E. Buckman
W. E. Hamman
Zaston
Daily Argus
Gems OF Beauty
Dtrhigon
Pas Gan
Missouri Payalle
Hoe
Fagan
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