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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1888
Page
6
Next week brings a gala for Lawrence as Fair opens and many events unfold. Farmers swarm the city, rail and streetcar lines expand lodging, with candidates and delegates preparing for county and state gatherings.
Lawrence Plumbborne Heating Co advertises first class plumbing gas fitting and steam heating work with estimates. Promotes Buckeye force pump and sole agency for Eclipse and Iron Turbine wind mills at lower prices. Full stock of brass goods engine trimmings hose hydrants and lawn sprinklers available at F W Doane's old stand. Telephone 109.
On Thursday August 20, the Colored Operatic Minstrels led by McCabe and Young announce new social ties. Seats go on sale at Field and Hargis Tuesday morning.
Andy Reed, popular barber, offers a free zuld watch to the holder of a lucky ticket. The watch is on display at Mark's jewelry store. All Reed patrons receive a chance to win.
Sunday story reports the Republican 14th district delegates meeting in the courthouse at 11 and 1:30 PM. Ira Steele opened proceedings. J D Darnold was temporary chair. A J May was temporary secretary. Committees on credentials resolutions and permanent organization approved. Rankin won the nomination after ballots, with Roberts and Dolbee as other candidates. Central committee members were named for each ward.
Had the mantle fallen upon his shoulders he would have represented his constituents with credit. Hon. John K. Rankin, a successful aspirant, is among Lawrence’s foremost residents and known across Douglas county as an honest, intelligent gentleman who will serve with ability. Lawrence and the Fourteenth District gain a faithful friend in Mr Rankin as a legislator.
A Journal representative sought shelter in Weaver's store during yesterday's shower and learned about the shop's broad offerings from silks and dress goods to carpets and curtains. The piece also promotes Lawrence Business College and Academy with praise for its teaching quality and fall term starting September 1.
Lawrence's growing Lawrence Business College and Academy stands as a premier regional institution. With 465 students from twenty states enrolled for the year ending January 1, 1888, it mails 250000 pieces annually, graduates are guiding public life, and its catalog shows broad courses in shorthand, writing, bookkeeping, and teacher training.
A florid irregular letter from Spotorapo Kernes dated Aug 19 1888 mocks the organization of a Husbands Club. It lampoons club secrecy and home life as spouses return, comparing men to pea fowl and noting Nemesis and the AR drawing nearer as absent members threaten balance. The piece ends with ONE OF THE ABSENT ONES.
A long feature notes Miss Anna Shepard visiting Miss Nellie Rushmer and many social visits around Lawrence including Miss Lillie Rahskoni with Miss Mary Bliss in Ottawa. It covers parties at Annie Plane home, Inez Henshaw’s surprise gathering, Rev. Irelan’s church party, lawn tennis league plans, Central Lawn Tennis Club outings, Sunday school fundraiser, and a humorous note about a buggy ride gone awry.
Col J K Rankin of this city is the Republican nominee from the Fourteenth district. The contest remained cordial as Rankin was praised as a gallant, capable leader with wide ties to Kansas legislators. He is deemed well qualified to negotiate with forthcoming lawmakers and protect local city and county interests in the Legislature. The district Republicans express full support for their choice.
Card urges readers to visit Barber Bros. for a free sample bottle of Kemp's Balsam. It claims daily gratitude from cured patients and promotes the remedy for severe throat and lung troubles. Large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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