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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1888
Page
3
A roundup of short notices covers births, a baby visit, repaired business property, a man fined for hog pen neglect, a court referee assignment, Haskell Institute opening, September campaigns in Kansas, a local club outing, a warrant for a loiterer, import of Venetian red, merchants' fall stocks, Zook's grocery activity, a Massachusetts street accident, the death of Peter Minke of Eudora, and calls for Tennessee street grading and cleanup.
A Journal report catalogs townspeople at fountains citing preferences from mead and moxie to ginger ale and soda. It notes prominent drinkers like Judge Bassett and John Dailey and records daily fountain volumes from 12 to 72 gallons per establishment. A late night disturbance on South Kentucky involved a supposed burglar who turned out to be a dummy, frightening a well known gents furnisher who needed drastic nerve remedy.
The Agriculture Department notes corn condition rising from 93 to 95.5, aided by rain that promises a good crop. The piece adds paint options from Diamond brand via Raymond and Dick, touting lead and linseed oil. A Connerville Ohio Examiner excerpt praises Adam Rohe and his son Roche for wartime Harper’s Weekly sketches.
J M Alexander and R W Sparr form a new dry goods firm after leasing Mrs Leibys Building between Raymond and Dick’s and Hume for seven years. Alexander arrives from Hartford City Indiana with strong dry goods experience. Sparr’s local standing backs reliability as the store expands to eighty feet and a glass front. Alexander leaves for the east to buy a heavy fall goods set for opening about the 25th.
The report notes multiple jail escapes from the city jail as inmates use tools to loosen stones. Geo. Davis recently escaped and remains at large, leaving a stolen watch with the city marshal. Fred Read, chairman of the city property committee, vows immediate repairs to prevent further escapes.
It was stated this afternoon that Interstate Construction Co has secured an option to purchase the ninety nine year lease and contract of the Lawrence Emporia Southwestern railroad known as the Carbondale road. The intent is to extend the line east to Atchison and west to the southwestern territory, per Tribune. New country correspondents are being added on the Weekly Journal.
The column reports on chic church socials, informal gatherings, and lawn parties in West Lawrence. It notes strict etiquette changes, lists guests at several gatherings, and describes decorations, lanterns, and a thirteenth anniversary celebration.
A school notes several topics from yesterday including new song learning in morning routines to be used next winter. Grammar topics covered adjectives and adverbs with planned analysis. Politics moved to US parties and campaigns from founding to present, with Harrison and Morton highlighted for Republican triumph.
The Republican caucus of Wakarusa Township meets at Township Hall on Friday August 17 1883 at 4 p m to nominate candidates for Township Trustee Clerk Treasurer three Justices of the Peace and three Constables. H D Waray Township Committeeman.
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