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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1888

Page

5

Chicago to Kansas City and Western Rail Schedules

The timetable covers Chicago Dearbon Station to Kansas City Union Depot and back with vestibule trains daily. See No 1 and No 3 services from Chicago to Kansas City, and No 2 and No 4 on return. The Southern Kansas Railroad lists No 51 and No 53 freight from Lawrence, and No 54 freight toward Lawrence. Managerial contacts L Barnes and B Tabor.

Chicago Kansas City Dearbon Colorado Express Union Depot New York Express Dearbon Station Southern Kansas Railroad Lawrence Dr.l.barnes BR. K. Tabor Ag’t

GOING WEST and East Express Schedule Fragments

Rail timetable fragment shows passenger and freight services among Western Express and Atlantic Express. Notes lines for Wamego Accommodation and Leavenworth branch with departure and arrival times, and agents J T Shanklin and E C Davis. Mentions South Lawrence service with departure 4 50 pm and arrival 9 43 pm with freight and refitters.

Passfic Express Western Express Wamego J.T. Shanklin Lawrence, Emporia &4Southwestern Railway South Lawrence E. C. Davis

Going South Oam Going East

An apparent snippet from the Evening Mailaoscos describes travel directions and place names in a fragmented regional notice. The readable portion mentions movements south and east and hints at a local transit or travel update within a periodical page.

Ee Cscesneces Seacee Evening Mailaoscos Esoeee

Washburn College Topeka English and Arts Program

Topeka Kansas Washburn College offers courses in English Ancient and Modern languages science music painting and elocution. Fall term begins Sept 12. College emphasizes scholarship equal to East best colleges with fourteen instructors and a strong library. Accessible rail travel information via J P Roses Agt A T & 8 F and UP.

Washburn College Topeka Kansas

Spavin Liniment Claims Wide Horse Benefits

Barber Bros druggists in Lawrence advertise English Spavin Liniment to remove lumps on blemishes, curb blood spavin splints sweeney and sprains, and ease throat coughs. One bottle promises savings of 230 with a warranty.

Barber Bros Lawrence

Fowses and Brasky Announce Plumbing Succession

Notice states Fowses and Brasky take over City Water Plumbing Gass and Steam fill tng business of J M Walker. They offer deep and shallow well pumps with installation and guarantee satisfaction, promise competitive prices, and short notice plumbing work. Located at 740 Mass St Lawrence.

J. M. Walker Fow Ses & Brasky Mass St., Lawrence

Consumption Cured by a Free Remedy Receipt

A retired East India mission physician offers a simple vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints. He will mail the receipt in German French or English free upon request with directions for preparing and using it. Send to W A Noyes Gower's Block Rochester NY with a stamp.

W. A. Noyes Gower's Block Rochester

Notable Visits and Movements in Topeka and Across Kansas

Dr Beatty returns from Topeka. Nevison in Dodge City on business. Mrs Marks and family visiting St Louis. Harry Quick in Kansas City visiting family. Mrs Clarke home after Indiana visit. Morris Cotter visiting Donnelly brothers in town. Montgomery went to Topeka for Bismarck Fair interests. Day of Lecompton visiting McFarland family. Mrs Vincent visiting Kanwaka father-in-law. Sears leaves for Indian Territory to recruit pupils for Haskell. Weidemann mother ill in Ohio Street. Miss Duncan returns from Indiana. Kirkwood (Miller & Worley) in town from St Louis tobacco deal. Sterling and Genevieve with Miss Fellowes headed to Salina for a week. Journal acknowledges call from James McNavin of Templeton Opera. Higgins returns after teaching an Institute in Osborn County. Jenks completes teaching at Finney County Institute. Prof Sayre to Detroit for US Pharmaceutical Assoc. Gov Humphrey and Lieut Gov Felt in town from Topeka. Judge Usher of Lawrence arrives on legal business. one of two surviving Lincoln cabinet members. A A Robinson elected second VP and Chief Engineer of Gulf Colorado Santa Fe system based in Topeka. system spans 1110 miles from Indian Territory to Galveston.

Dr. Beatty Topeka W. W. Nevison Dodge City Saul Marks St. Louis Harry Quick Kansas City R. R. Clarke Indiana Morris Cotter Donnelly Brothers J. A. Montgomery Bismarck W. H. Sears Indian Territory Haskell Institute Augusta Weidemann Wm. Weidemann Ohio Street L. A. Humphrey A. J. Felt Republican State Central Committee J. P. Usher Lawrence Judge Usher Lincoln Cnbinent Interior Judge Harland Iowa A. A. Robinson Santa Fe Galveston Tex

Local Briefs From Jeffersonian Club Meeting To New Signs

Reports from town include a special meeting of the Jeffersonian Club tonight, William Rowe installing a new sign, a Presbyterian Sunday School picnic in South Park, repairs to a residence on Kentucky Street, and A. S. Stone’s acquittal on assault charges in Judge Stevens’s court yesterday. Mayor Barker named Abraham L. Palmer as special policeman for fair week. Lawrence Gun Club to hold a sweepstakes shoot northwest of town. Raymond & Dick christened a new sign at their drugstore. Mrs Arnold remains feeble and bedridden. notices advertise permanent work opportunities at the JoceNa office. iron cornice details for the Merchants Bank project were started. Jacob Bowers completed a new farm residence after a recent fire. family tickets to the fair promoted elsewhere. find them tomorrow for savings.

Lost satchel and fan found at this office

A hand satchel and a fan advertised as lost in yesterday's Jotman have been found and left at this office. The owner may claim them by calling.

Jotman

YMCA Plans Evening Entertainment at Cosley's Rink

YMCA members arrange an entertainment for the evening of September at Cosley's Rink. A grand program is anticipated with members and attendees ready for an enjoyable event.

Cosley

Fay Templeton at Lawrence for Bismarck Fair

The note links Fay Templeton appearing in Lawrence with the Bismarck Fair and mentions the familiar western link between fat hogs and high art as a continuing theme.

Fay Templeton Lawrence West K. C. Star

Lawrence notices and upcoming events in city items

In the District Court yesterday the case of S Briedstine versus T L Richmond and Moses P Wyman was filed as an equity suit to set aside a property conveyance. W B Kellogg of Chicago plans to buy property in Lawrence and move his family here. Temple Builders will host an ice cream social in Steinberg’s vacant store room on Massachusetts Street with the Children Mission Band. Templeton Opera Company headlines fair week with seats on sale. Republican rally set for September 6, with outreach to nearby clubs and torchlight processions. A J Quinn of Consolidated Coal toured the city, promoting high grade coals as the firm controls about 110 mines. Lawrence braces for 10,000 visitors during fair week. hotel capacity is strained. Stoddart’s Buffalo Mead is advertised at Haymond & Dick’s Blue Mortar Drug Store.

District Court T. L. Richmond Moses P. Wyman Temple Builders Steinberg Massachusetts Street Temple Builders and Children Mission Band People of the Baptist Church Lawrence Haymond & Dick

Veterans Organize Tippecanoe Club of Lawrence and Vicinity

Veteran meeting at the courthouse organized the Veteran Tippecanoe Club of Lawrence and Vicinity. Members pledged to vote for Harrison and join a signing book. leaders listed include Dockray Pease Barber Wolfe Nesbitt Davis Benjamine Morrow Doddridge Johnson and others. The issue of Quantrell’s killer is raised with a letter from John Langford claiming he shot Quantrell, offering proof and requesting a follow up from the editor.

Veterans of “40 Court House Col J. W. Johnson Hugh Cameron Veteran Tippecanoe Club Lawrence and Vicinity Aml Wm. H. Harrison Benjamin HH. Harrison Sss Jovesar Wim. P. Dockray E. W. Pease O. Barber Geo. Wolfe Nathaniel Nesbitt J. W. Davis K. W

Teachers Granted Certificates At County Institute Summary

Douglas County teachers prepare for the new school year as an institute awards certificates. The list includes FIRST GRADE Charles C Lewis Annie M Whitney Harvey White. SECOND GRADE J E Beck Rollin Blakemann Aaron Breck Oda Campbell Annie C Carter Sadie M Davie Josse Dyer Maude Geiger Rollina Gillali Clara Heilsteom E J Hilkey Ida Huff Joel A Vesier L B Ratherman Etta Martin Annie Maxine Jesse Orr Nellie Oaks Ada Rothrock Emma Stanley Fannie Stuart Ollie Ten Broeck Annie Turpin Cora Van Vorhis Bertha Van Tries Lizzie Wheeden Ward Williams Paul G Ward Maggie Newkirk. THIRD GRADE John A Beck Florence Crowdey Alma Cardwell Mary Carnahan Annie Chalfant Nellie Dyer Laura French Mamie Fisher Theodore Graham Aliie Griffiths Addie Haas H Hammond Ettie Hiatt Alice King Lizzie Kern Marie Kennelly Anna Morgan Minnie Manly H W Peisma Mattie Pitts J F Shock Louis French Jean Steele Fannie Stewart B E Tutue Mary Thurber Emma Thompson W B Walton L G Wells Lizzie Woods Jennie Watt Jennie Walker. About forty other teachers hold certificates of various grades. This year certificates will be issued within three days after examinations.

J. E. Beck Rollin Blakemann Aaron Breck Oda Campbell Annie C. Carter Sadie M. Davie Josse Dyer Maude Geiger Rollina Gillali Clara Heilsteom E. J. Hilkey Ida Huff Joel A. Vesier L. B. Ratherman Etta Martin Annie Maxine Jesse Orr Nellie Oaks Ada Rothrock Emma Stanley Fannie Stuart Ollie Ten Broeck Annie Turpin Cora van Vorhis Bertha van Tries Lizzie Wheeden Ward Williams Paul G. Ward Maggie Newkirk John A. Beck Florence Crowdey Alma Cardwell Mary Carnahan Annie Chalfant Nellie Dyer Laura French Mamie Fisher Theodore Graham Aliie Griffiths Addie Haas H. Hammond Ettie Hiatt Alice King Lizzie Kern Marie Kennelly Anna Morgan Minnie Manly H. W. Peisma Mattie Pitts J. F. Shock Louis French Jean Steele Fannie Stewart B. E Tutue Mary Thurber

Explosive Rumor Threatens Watkin’s Bank Wall

A gentleman warns the local gang that the bank wall foundation is heavily charged with dynamite and could erupt if disturbed. He urges care to protect the wall and the premises, saying the city cannot afford to lose the wall despite any threats to the gang.

Watkin'’s

Woman's Christian Union elects officers at Friday meeting

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet Friday afternoon in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms. The session begins at 3 o'clock with committee reports followed by the annual officer election. Members in arrears should pay dues to the secretary before or after the meeting. By order of the President, Mrs. StorTe.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Young Women's Christian Association StorTe

Up to Snuff in City Altercation Between Prominent Establishments

Yesterday afternoon two colored porters connected with two prominent tensorial establishments in the city became involved in an altercation. During the trouble one porter injured his opponent by striking the left eye with smut. The air was charged with threats of serious action but no arrests were made by early morning.

Miss Toaglin Nominated County Superintendent by Republicans

Miss Toaglin has again been nominated County Superintendent by the Republicans of Jackson county. Miss Houglin, who represented the State Normal of Emporia in the 1836 State Oratorical contest, acquitted herself well with her address The Mission of Faith.

Miss Sue Toaglin Jackson County Miss Hoavlin Emporia

McCabe & Young Operatic Minstrels Again Delight St Joseph

The St Joseph Herald notes a large enthusiastic audience for McCabe and Young's Operatic Minstrels at the garden last night. Nearly all performers were recalled twice, with "Slue Foot Pete" ending the afterpiece. Ben Hunn received a valuable diamond stud as a testimonial from friends, and he thanked the crowd in a short speech.

McCabe & Young St. Joseph Garden Pete Ben Hunn Ben

Templeton Opera Co to open season with comic operas

The Templeton Opera Co announces the opening of the 1588-9 season during fair week from September 3. Tickets go on sale at Field & Hargis Thursday morning and may be reserved now at the manager's office in the Douglas County National Bank.

Templeton Opera Company Field & Hargis Douglas County National Bank Opera Templeton Opera Co Manager's

Cure for War Witt Yoccough Sold by Straffon and Zimmermann

An advertised remedy, War Witt Yoccough, promises immediate relief from coughs. Available from Straffon and Zimmermann with price options of 10, 50, and 31 cents.

Stiloh Straffon & Zimmermann

Father Ennis Urges Valor and Faith at G A R Service

The Journal presents Father Ennis sermon at Catholic church memorial for Gen Sheridan. He argues water as a virtue inspiring heroic acts, tracing valor from biblical times to modern soldiers, praising Sheridan as a great leader and Christian soldier, and urging reunion in heaven. Mrs Grant and H. Schwartz led music. altar draped for the occasion.

Father Ennis Roman Greece Abraham Melchisedech Isreal Wator Zion Zome Manas Desert The Jordan Christ Palestine Adam National Cemetery Sheridan Grant America Obin Geo. Merritt Leavenworth Sherman Hannibal Alexander Caesar Napoleon Grand Army

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