Lawrence City Notes and Local Happenings
Wm Leis resumes work after two weeks illness as wheat arrivals flood Lawrence elevators. City Clerk Honnold issued a burial permit for Ross W Wood. North Side Glee Club entertained at a picnic. James Hardin and Julia Nelson wed in the Sixth ward. May Churchill takes a teaching post in Ottawa public schools. Since Aug 25 1887 the city has issued 168 burial permits. Farmers visit town. merchants hopeful for fair trade. About twenty campers with thirty wagons near the north end of the bridge. Canning factory busy with tomatoes. corn canning season ends. G W Petefish of Siegel Kansas thanks the Journal for Fanango Strawberries. Sixteen cars of Y M C A excursionists pass through to Ottawa for a day of picnicking. Marriage licenses issued to James H Hardin and Julia Nelson. S M Watts and Nina Stewart. John Hutchings seen in a coat and vest for first time this summer. Cold wave hits Johan Thursday afternoon. County commissioners appoint J S Emery to Deep Water convention in Denver. County jail report filed. Decorative window glass advances neat yet bold, Woodward’s Lawrence agent showcases Belgian made ornamental glass. Leo Steinberg returns from East markets with large fall stock. outlook for fall trade positive. prices expected lower. Steinberg plans to sell summer stock at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Steinberg
Arkansas City
Steinberg
Douglas County
Wade
Week in Society in Lawrence and Topeka
A society tournament in West Lawrence showcases tennis fashion and play with varied attire from old to modern, as Topeka and Lawrence players impress while spectators cheer and critique. A Y M W C A social at R W Sparr's on Tennessee street features music by Misses White Hathaway Robbins and a late eve. pleasant. Bella Sinclair hosts a refined gathering with Theta sisters and others on Ohio street with dancing and refreshments. Wagstaff and Walker entertain Theta sisters at Wagstaff home with dancing and lawn social. Miss Kertie Hyman surprised at 1313 Connecticut with guests and gracious hosting. The Journal lists Lawrence residents abroad seeking pleasure in the U S Canada and overseas, naming many names and destinations. News notes include a Washington Depot wedding of W S Franklin and Hettie Tietus and a Manitou vacation for Kellogg, plus a Leavenworth speech by James F Legate at Leis corner on tariff and party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lawrence
Topeka
Lawrence
Tempus
Paget P. d. G
Minnie Wagstaff
May Walker
Theta
Miss Wagstaff
Ohio Street
McMillian
Chapman
Walker
Wagstaff
Webster
Babcock
Beard
Turner
Lidemiller
Tregg
Messrs
Johnston
Lewis
McCagues
Dr. Anderson
Pierson
Morris, Kellogg, McFarland
Horton
Miss Hyman
Kertie Hyman
Connecticut Street
Katie Hyman
Hattie Grosheider
Julia Hutt
Florence Albaugh
Louisa Wiedeman
Florence Radford
Della Weyermiller
Anna Frederickson
Minnie Webber
Anna Groscheider
John Palmer
Frank Palmer
Chas. Frederickson
Wallace Parsons
Clyde Wilson
Willie Peterson
Julius Erickson
Carl Carlson
William Hymann
Luther Byman
John Selig
United States
Canada
G A Lewis
Port Stanley
R K Tabor
Salt Lake
Utah
W M Culbertson
Estes Park
Colo
R Cordley
Colorado Springs
Wm Bromersick
Trenton
Geo.t Little
Montana
Chas Monroe
Alaska
L Bullene
Mass
HB Bullene
Cottage City
J. P Usher
Gap
J H Hill
North Park
RR Clark
South Bend
Ind
J L Barnes
Cascade
W H Pendleton
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
B Murry
Pittsburg
Alex Monroe
Warren
M Newmark
Bay City
Mich
J Hutchings
Josie and
Hellen
Ocean Grove
W Cockins
Los Angeles
Cal
J H
J H Haight
New York State
Wm Carpenter
S O Thacher
Hennelsville
C S Duncan Jr
Colorado
HS Clark
Massachusetts
Chase Griffith
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Loren Wilson
Ohio
JS Crew
California
F J Melluish
Tacoma
Sam Corey
New York City
J B Watkins
New York
Theo. Poehler
Germany
F. Deichman
T J Sweeney
L E Sayre
FC Gay
Grace Wharton
Chicago
C D Moore
Denver
A Whitcomb
Miller
Mexico
Dr Wheeler
Manitou
Carrie Watson
Pueblo
F L Webster
G W Duback
Wilbur
Levy
Reading
Chas Grovenor
Suffield
Conn
J H Bell
Indiana
Geo W Langdon
Boston
Gordon Rushmer
Scott
Franklin
Tennessee
Trinity Guild
Dr. Wheeler
W. L. Kellogg
Journay
Carrie Miller
Kansas City
University vs Topeka Tennis Match Ends In Doubles Victory
The University team lost the doubles to Topeka players A G Pearson and L C Pounds, 6-3, 6-4, 13-11, while singles were split with Whitman winning one set and Pearson taking another. remaining singles tied at 2-2 when darkness halted play. Topeka players praised for gentlemanly conduct and satisfaction with Lawrence. Also notes a Fort Scott flagstone pavement project and new country correspondents joining the WEEKLY JOURNAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Canfield
Whitman
Messrs
A. G. Pearson
L.C. Pounds
Lawrence
Pearson
Evatt Nominated After Nineteen Ballots In 13th District
The Thirteenth Representative District convention met at the county courthouse and, after a delay from Palmyra, organized with W. C. Spangler as chair and S. H. Davis as secretary. Col. Allen Buckner was elected permanent chair, with E. L. Ackley as assistant secretary. Evatt won the nomination on the nineteenth ballot, with 46 votes. The central committee members elected were Frank Haskell, Geo Hackman, Wm Critchfield, Dr. Weed, and H. C. Jay, with university interests highlighted.
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Court House
Palmyra
W. C. Spangler
S. H. Davis
Hesper
Spangler
Stonebraker
Col. Allen Buckner
Baldwin
H. D. Whitman
Wakarusa
Col. Buckner
Whitman
Davis
E. L. Ackley
Reso
Committee On
Weed
Eudora
Banta
Palmyra Township
Wim. Evatt
Wakarusa Township
Newby
J.D. Miles
Coffin
Miles
John Hutchings
J. M. Sullivan
Evatt
Sullivan
Hill
Hutchings
Miies
Evatts
Frank Haskell
Geo. Hackman
Wm. Critchfield
Dr. Weed
H. C. Jay
University
Chamber of Commerce Sets Tuesday Meeting and Social
The Chamber of Commerce adjourned to Tuesday evening for an important meeting after Mr. Legate's address to the Young Men's Republican club. The Trinity church young ladies host a lawn social next Tuesday at 8 pm at Mrs. Dr. Wheeler’s 936 Kentucky street with refreshments and lantern decorations, inviting a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Legate
Young Men's Republican Club
Young Ladies of
Trinity Church
Dr. Wheeler
Kentucky Street
Dr William's Indian Pile Ointment touted as cure
An old newspaper notice claims Dr William's Indian Pile Ointment is the sole cure for blind, bleeding or itching piles. It asserts effectiveness even in long standing cases and mentions Judge Coons of Maryain Bays.
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William
Horticulturists Meeting Praises Fruit Growers and Watermelon Day
A large gathering at Mr Stiner’s walnut grove heard reports on apple crops from Douglas county growers. Governor Robinson and James F Legate spoke on Kansas history and early statehood, while the crowd enjoyed music and an obituary for Alfred Taylor. Parents and youth attended, and plans for farmer education and county institutes were approved. The meeting closed with remarks from Rev Norris and a note that the September session would be in Southpark, Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiner
Robinson
James F. Legate
Chas. F Scctt
the Tribune
Soule
Kansas Farmer
Flory
Willow Springs
Jos. Savage
Brackett
H. Smith
North Lawrence
Douglas County
Hall
Warner
Atlanta Constitution
Housts
Manhattan Agricultural College
George Leary
Wm. Evatt
Joseph Savage
E. C. Cowles
Albert Newman
H. D. Seeley
Savage
Alfred Taylor
North Lawrence Glee Club
The
Grove
Jas. F. Legate
N. P. Deming
E. A. Colman
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Lawrence Journal
Wm. Leis
Honnold
Ross W. Wood
North Side Glee Club
James Hardin
Julia Nelson
May Churchill
Ottawa Public Schools
G. W. Petefish
Siegel, Kansas
Jacrnal
Ottawa
James H. Hardin
City
5. M. Watts
Nina Stewart
Centropolis
Kansas
Mr. Hutchings
Johan
J. 5S. Emery
Benson
B. W. Woodwani
Belgium
Woodward’s
Paes S
Society
Y.M. C. A. Soutat
R. W. Sparr
Tennessee Street
Bella Sinclair
Miss Bella
Rilla van Hoesen
Fannie Barker
Maud Smeltzer
Donnie Bowersock
Clara’ Wheeler
Madge Schaum
Arthur Boughton
Arte Wood
Jus Bowersock
Albert Flintom
Ed Schall
Bert Spencer
Rob Fluke
Young Men’s Republican Club
Leavenworth
Leis’ Corner
Dr. Simmons
J. L. Bristow
Fort Scott
Watkins Bank
Hickory Grove
Withal
Quantrell Raid
Fort Leavenworth
Gov. Robinson
Masons
Stevanes & Baunan
Monroe
N.C
Sirs
Stephenson
Winchester P. O
Union Co
N. Va
N. C
Porter Davcamp CuEwhcat Co
Cutiura
Stevens & Bruder
Potter and Chemical
Cuticare
Fords
Seaford
Porrma Dave & Cummcat Co
Boerox
Atall
Porris Seater
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