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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1887
Page
3
The Lawrence Journal reports a November 24 marriage by Judge Norton between Wm Winfrey and Ella Gray, a death of John Greve at age 11 years with funeral details, and scattered notes on court cases, local events, and upcoming railway plans. It mentions prices, rail service, and a pitch for subscriptions as the town markets itself.
Weather disrupted Unity Club gathering Friday night with a postponed desmatic avertainment to G A BR hall. Reports from Edwardsville and local school reports reflect community activities, railroad planning, and teachers Institute progress amid winter conditions.
The wedding of T. L. Barton of Hannibal Missouri to Lulle E. Macy of Lecompton Kansas took place at Lane University chapel on November thirty. The report notes campus views on fraternities and campus social life with mixed views of nonfraternity students and Greek letter groups.
A letter from Joun Armstrong recounts finding a pro slavery flag near Fort Saunders in Douglas County and its loss en route to Leavenworth. Separately, a National Convention call urges all Republican clubs to send delegates to Chickering Hall New York on December 1 to 17, outlining objectives and delegate rules.
The Rev Waly MacDonald assisted by Dr Cordley solemnized the marriage of Prof William MacDonald and Miss Hattie Haskell at Plymouth church. A large assembly from Doulae county noted the ceremony with decorative chrysanth emum flowers and a reception at the bride’s residence, listing many attending relatives and friends.
In Lawrence we heard officers’ profiles and survey delib erations for a line from Atchison to Lawrence. Fifty miles will be let with farmers donating about forty percent of the right of way. Townships and cities take stock at 2000 per mile. Atchison commits 30000 for terminal facilities. The piece discusses liberal support by counties and potential grading contracts while noting broader civic fundraising ideas.
The Iowa Agricultural College study shows gas tar preserves wood well while petroleum alone yields little. Treated posts last longer when tarred before painting, while uncured or painted posts absorb little tar. Costs are about two cents per post, with varying longevity by species. cedar and oak need more data to assess profit.
Directions for producing neat feminine costumes discuss combining fabrics and colors for unity. Examples include two color contrasts like blue gray and Russian green with lighter draperies, and V shaped back pieces. Suggestions cover edging, accessories, and mixing textures such as velvet moire with plain fabrics. A note mentions a funeral delay near Albany when corpses were left at the grave.
A conscientious teacher urges firm action against continual swearing and falsehood among students. The piece argues swearing harms character, blocks progress, and should be punished or a pupil removed if needed, emphasizing patience with small children and steady oversight.
The author urges better care and housing for hens to realize profits in chicken farming. He argues against neglect, notes Canada egg imports, and recommends warm, well-sealed poultry houses, movable roosts, regular cleaning, fresh straw, and periodic whitewashing to keep hens healthy and productive.
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