Lawrence Journal reports storms and town news in Haskell and Lawrence
The wind damaged the new hospital roof at Haskell and a house in South Lawrence. A burial permit was issued for eight month old John R Woods of Wakarusa township. Douglas County Mills holds old wheat stocks and a sale item. In district court A O Johnson vs Caldwell and others was filed. Justice Stevens court: Wm Caldwell fined $310 and jailed 60 days for stealing harness. Joseph Caldwell discharged. The Buffalo Mead drink gains city fame. W Steiner highlighted as a key local contributor and gossip figure in the Journal and Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Woods
W. R
Anna B. Woods
Wakarusa Township
A. O. Johnson
Robert Caldwell
A. R. Mills
John A. Harback
Thomas 8. Barger
Kate L. Simpson
H. A. Curtis
Stevens
Wm. Caldwell
Joseph Caldwell
Field and Hargis Sell Camelot Classics Volume Set
In spite of the heat Field & Hargis run a thriving business selling hammocks croquet sets and heavy standard literature. They just closed a small invoice of Camelot Classics elegantly bound typographical beauties and sent a large order for more volumes. F and H remain near the head of the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field & Hargis
Lawrence Press Club Emerges as Local Journalistic Hub
John Sullivan notes Lawrence has formed a real live active press club. Citizens praise the town's cultivated men and women and its journalists for sustaining high standards. Leaders Ackley White Kellogg Schall Bishop Beebe Caldwell Duncan Harrington Chalfant Rankin Stebbins follow Learnard Shannon Chalfant Foley Webster in guiding the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sullivan
Kansas City Times
John
Lawrence
Ackley
White
Kellogg
Schall
Bishop
Beebe
Caldwell
Duncan
Harrington
Chalfant
Rankin
Stebbins
Learnard
Shannon
Foley
Webster
Lawrence Press Club
Kansas
Portrait of Cleveland the Man of Destiny Ballad
A summer evening scene shows Kasper reading to his son and discovering a portrait of a portly man dubbed the Man of Destiny. The ballad recalls Cleveland as a former mayor and sheriff who hung two men, funded war fees, and vetoed pension bills while opposing free trade. It cites the Jeffersonian Song Book page 329 for the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ol’ Grove
Frank Webster
Pete Foley
Price
Photograph
Horticultural Meeting at Steiner's Grove Near Lawrence
All old settlers of Lawrence and Douglas counties are invited to a horticultural gathering at Steiner's grove three miles north of town next Saturday. The event will cover horticultural matters and interests for ordinary citizens, with refreshments provided by Mr. Steiner's hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Douglas County
Mr. Steiner
Pleasant Anniversary Party For Prentice Daughters
Edna and Emma Prentice hosted a children's gathering at the Louisiana Street home to mark their nineteenth wedding anniversary. The event featured games and a supper enjoyed by many young guests including five pairs of twins, with Charlie Prentice and wife aiding in hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
Emma
Charlie
Mr. Prentice
Little Charlie Prentice
Katie Turner
Belle Rose
Grace Poff
Maud
Mable Smith
Mary Sanderson
Mildred
Meda Hadley
Nellie Tremper
Annie Rankin
Olive Corbin
Lucia Zerby
Adel Marks
Helen
Mary Clark
Lou Corbin
Zola Leis
Harry House
Allie Carroll
George Shannon
Jamie Beard
George Cadien
Bob
Dan Anderson
Howard Corbin
George
Edwin Leis
Daily
Instant glimpse of 1856 political clash in a Tribune issue
A reader finds a New York Tribune from Sept 20 1856 showing an editorial slate for president Fremone and vice president Dayton. Advertising notes Mrs Stowe’s Dred now ready. Kansas conflict vividly framed by William A Philips contrasts Missouri and allies, with Kansas correspondence revealing bitter parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
John C. Fremone
California
William L. Dayton
New Jersey
Kansas
Missouri
William A. Philips
Committees Meet for Fourteenth District Convention
The central committee of the four teenth legislative district met at the court house. Present were C. K. Carmean, I. N. Bailey, J. C. Walton, I Steele, D. Mifflin, P. A. Dolbee. Ira Steele elected chairman and Charley Carmean secretary. Convention set for August 25 in this city. A 13 district committee elected Frank A. Doane president and Clarkson Reynold secretary. The district convention will be held August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Legislative District
Court House
First Ward
C. K. Carmean
Grant Township
I. N. Bailey
Lecompton
J. C. Walton
Clinton
I Steele
Marion
D. Mifflin
Willow Springs
Frank A. Doane
Clarkson Reynold
Baldwin
Ice cream and taxes in Topeka report
The piece cites Wiedemann parlors offering ice cream as a cool, cheap supper option. It also notes the State Board of Equalization raising Douglas county valuation by 5 percent to 5,134,070.71, with state tax listed as 221,049 including amounts for general revenue, state house work, and interest fund. last year valuation rose 8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin
Wiedemann
Mr. Wiedemann
State Board of Equalization
Topeka
Douglas County
State House
Democracy in the Valley Meeting at Franklin
The Wakarusa Democratic club met at Franklin last night with fifty members attending. W. H. Sears John Gor mer and Ed. K. Irving spoke. A comic song by the secretary drew the house, followed by an old time class meeting. Mrs Corey’s remains were moved from the vault and buried at Oak Hill in a vault and prick lined grave with a marble slab on request of friends. Supt. McFarland praised for the careful work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa Democratic Club
Franklin
W. H. Sears
John Gormer
Ed. K. Irving
Advice to Mothers from Woretow's Soornina Syrup
Mrs Woretow presents Soornina Syrup as a trusted teething remedy in the Wailed Biton. It allegedly relieves teething pain cures dysentery and diarrhoea reduces griping and wind colic and supports the mother's rest. Priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Tacoma letter from 1888 describes port activity and climate
Mr Griffith reports arrival in Tacoma then a tour of the harbor. He notes massive timber trade with ships loading lumber and tea destined for Australia and Shanghai, a million dollar mill project, wheat shipments, and strong town enthusiasm. Seattle ahead, weather mild, hotel praised, and rail plans expand timber lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Washington
Dear Journal
Portland
Lawrence
Humboldt Valley
San Francisco
Commencement Bay
Puget Sound
Northern Pacific
Yocohama
Japan
Australia
Shanghi
China
Europe
Columbia River
Seattle
California
G. W. E. Griffim
Institute Lesson Summaries And School Rules Debate
Rain brightened the Institute yesterday though many were absent perhaps due to confusion over Saturday classes. Memory was studied with retentiveness reproduction and recognition defined. Digestion and circulation traced from bread to blood. How to go to work on the first day discussed by teachers to welcome pupils. Programs debated with Williams and Miss Stanley opposing prior planning. Taxation covered direct and indirect taxes and collection machinery. An arithmetic congress plan proposed with registration rules. Miss Stanley and Mr Kesler named clerks with age limits discussed. Election planned for next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Williams
Miss Stanley
May
Kesler
Graham
Ottawa Burn Devastates Region With Widespread Fires
August 4 Ottawa reports bush fires raging in multiple districts. Stewartonzbush near Ottawa city limits burns as hundreds fight to stop spread. Eureka village lost its mill and homes while Pembroke area shelters flood the rivers. Timber limits along the Ottawa river burn, threatening lumber interests. A volunteer brigade forms to aid firefighting as rains delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Stewartonzbush
Eureka
Pembroke
Ottawa River
Firemen Find Another Body in Bowery Ruins
In New York on August 4 firemen recovered a woman's body from the Bowery fire ruins, likely Winneson a tailoress of 11 Ludlow street. Discovered on the ground floor under burned debris, the corpse was badly burned and identification uncertain. Reports later said two more female bodies were recovered, bringing total dead to twenty and ending the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bowery
Winneson
Ludlow Street
Drowning in Turkey River Tragedy Claims Three
A Fayette county fishing party at Motter on the Turkey river reports a triple drowning. Chas. Redy Mary Watts and 14 year old John Martin vanished in a deep hole while others watched from the bank. Mary Watts and Chas. Redy were to wed next week. Their parents witnessed the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusvqvee
Fayette County
Motter
Turkey River
Chas. Redy
Mary Watts
John Martin
A Frightful Skin Disease Cure Testimonial
Letter from 1887 from William S Stephenson of Union County North Carolina praising Cuticura remedies for his thirteen year old son’s eczemma. Neighbors and Stevens & Bruner attest to dramatic improvement and health, with endorsements from druggists and Potter Drug and Chemical Co. Sold nationwide with price details and a promotional booklet offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Stevens & Bruner
Monroe
N.C
WM. S. Stephenson
Potter Crue and Chemical Co
Stephenson
Stevens & Bruder
Potter Drug and Chemical Co
Boston
Mase
Waa President of the Council City Clerk and Sec y of Cemetery Treasurer Utah
A local government note lists Waa as President of the Council with roles as City Clerk and Cemetery Treasurer and identifies a Police Judge position within Utah. The brief item names official titles and jurisdiction without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
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Lawrence Journal
Haskell
Alford
Henry Wallace
Wilson Franklin
T. S. Steeles
South Lawrence
Raymond & Dick
Buffalo Mead
W. Steiner
Our City
Journal
Gazette
Steiner’s Grove
Douglas’ Valuation
Mr. Griffith
Haskell Institute
Henry A. Koster
Platte City
George Savage
Territory
Institute
Business Directory OF
Thesaian
Uludee Em
Geo. J. Barker
W. Readen
A.G. Honnald
Geo. R. Gonl
H. H. Howard
Samuuel Walker
Manter
F. O. Marvin
C. J. Simmons
Mary Simpson
Hotels
Hlpridge
B. Murray
Steam
Exserric Beris
Vermont Street
Opera House
Attorneys AT Law
Fed J. Barker
Attorney AT Law
National Bank Building
Thacher
National Bank
John Hutchings
W.¢. Spangler
A. Norton
Douglas County Bank
A. French
H S. Tremper
A. Foote
Massachusetts Street
John C. Keith
Wells Fargo’s Express
J T. Stevens
General Insurance Agency
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public
Opera House Block
EO. B. Edgar
U. S
Notary Public and
Justice of the Peace
W. Hari Arris
Mass St
Blair & Peairs
Attorneys AT Law and Notaries Public
Mass. St
Fluke’s Music Store
Joseph E. Riggs
GEO. A. Banks
Eldridge House
L. Ss
Chris Epley
John Finzer &Bros
Louisville, Ky
Norwood
E. A. Smith
Wap
Almont
theSeason
Ravenwood
Wilmont
Ethan A
Sealskin Wilkes
Knont Filot
Oriley Wilks
Scott's Shatoga
Sanford
Periak
Porrrr Dave & CaEwicat Co
H. Pierson
Real Estate and Loan
Peter Bell
Mass.St
John Davis
Lawrence House
Porter GaNp Crewical Co
Ninth ST
Kansas City
Chicago
Els
Carey
Davis
New England
Eureka Awd
Nusartt Borrer
Vermont Farm Machine Co
Beliews Falls
sciLpine
Batis
Brenig
Vo Eevee
Supply CO
Fifth Ave
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