Funeral and estate news from Lawrence area in 1887
The funeral of Harrison Tutt was held at the A. M. E. church, with burial at Maple Grove cemetery. News items note a 40 acre farm sold for 24 dollars per acre to Col. Perkins, and multiple local observations about weather crop prospects, a frog specimen found near a waterworks, and various community notices including a court matter and remarks on local industry and residents.
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Harrison Tutt
A. M.E
Maple Grove Cemetery
Robert Carter
Kaw Valley
Col. Perkins
Cartea
Topeka
Atchison Catshgow
Patrot
Weatts
Topeka Board of Trade
Au Manufactories
Wentfall
Sante Fe Railroad Company
Lawrence
E. J. Finstun
Mohioghan
Gappalia
Funstomaid
Republican Party
New York
Indiana
Bae Wu
New Jersey
Lowig
Gazetad
Non
J. J. Cox
Regielature
Douglais County
Udine
G. W. E. Griffth
South Lawrence
Charles E. Griffith
Bibble
Grifith
Princeton College
I. B. Forest
Jonesburg
N. J
Aubor
Lawrence Society
G. W. E. Griffith
Minses Lida
Mary Grifith
Bertia Thompson
JM. GrifGth
Emporia
W. E. Tiritlivb
Ing
J. M
Griffith
St Eudora
Mr.Klith
M Griffith
Hatley
Gen Innes
CG Johnston
Hepler
Anderson
Mans
Gordon-Gibb
Hlapscomb
Miss Hanecord
Mise Bertiy Thompson
Yopeks
EU Russell
Fragmentary North Lawrence notes mix crime rumor and weather
A scrambled North Lawrence item details police matters and community rumor about an incident near the north end, mentions a colored man named Larry, and notes disrupted travel. It also covers mud on streets, a church service, a California colony, coal distribution, and local rail worker tensions amid ongoing unrest.
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Avertatt
Jyeara
Andy
Larry
Ustrison Tate
Massachusetts
Coal Vein at Tonganorte Shows Promising Quality
Report from Henry Metz farm north of Tongasoxije describes drilling to sixty feet with coal found in a one and a half foot layer of solid rock. Vein stands four feet thick with good coal quality and potential for a profitable mine if the entire seam is as rich.
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Tonganorte
Henry Metz
Tongasoxije
Apprenticeship Bond Event and Local Post Office Report
The Shawner county probate court filed an indenture of apprenticeship binding Ettie M. and Ells B. Ewingtaven to Sarah F. Tavnipeon of Lenompton Kansas until age 16. Post office reports list November mail totals for Registered letters and Local postals and newspapers. A memorial bomb scare and assorted society notes follow, with details on a Lawrence wedding and local events.
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Frank Davis
St. Louis
Sao ‘Mali
Cereee
Shawner County
Ettie M
Ells B. Ewingtaven
Sarah F. Tavnipeon
Lenompton
Kansas
Lor
Ondeavara
City Council Advances Fire Equipment and Street Plans
The council approved funding to purchase two new hose carts and a book and ladder truck not to exceed 2200. Measures include sidewalk petitions, a sheltering mention at intersections, and a lamp removal request. Reports cover cemetery work costs, sewer planning, and tax and street duties with attention to city fire appuratus readiness.
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Mutn
North
Lawrence
Lyon
D Mansachussetts Street
Berkeley
Max
Committee On Fire Department
Ule City
J. W. Stone
Webster
J. M. Walker
Wmnouotidue Sr
W. MM. Culbertaoa
Cherokee
Hiperton
Weir City
Ordiosuce
November warmth and record highs amid sleet and snow
The article notes an unusually warm November with a top near 79 degrees on the third and a below zero low on the 27th, a month marked by clear skies and below-average rainfall. It records wind speeds, cloudiness, and rainfall totals, plus a Board of Education meeting with enrollment figures and budget bills.
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Meeave Hewinrry
A. Tay Uly
P. Mu
Gremteat
Ietet
Misa Corn 'N Kimball
Fsnally
Lacrosse
Norwich Union Fire Inn Society
Ins
Lawrence Gas Coal and Coke
G . Field & Hargis, Shaden
Woodward, Brash
W. MH
Duncan, Sundries
Late Chemical Mfg Co
Lawrence Journal Co
Showson
Fie
Neglected Graves of Famous Writers Across Historic Cemeteries
A long critique notes the poor upkeep of graves of writers like Washington Irving Helen Hunt Jackson and Fanny Fern at Green wood Mount Auburn and West Point. It laments vandalism and weathered monuments while praising those whose legacies endure through visitors and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitna
Italia
Washington Irving
Qantas
Mallow_cemetery
Amurics
Irsing
Helen Hunt Jackson
Romona
Finny Oxrood
Fanny Fern
Mount Auburn
Boston
Alica
Phabe Cary
Greenwood
Brooklyn
Enatland
Gentle Sisters
Horce Greeley
Cary Sisters
Promie
McDonald Clarke
Broadway
Douslicks
Lydia Huutler Sipourney
Hartford
Harriet Beecher
Mark Twain
Charles Dudley Warner
Susan Warner
Queechy
West Point
Anna
M Y. Graphic
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EAS
Melike & Fox
Enouch
Avilene
S. Ay Warettine & Tree
Rattsas
Turing Tee Pest
Ty Springs
Mail
Ewsl
Carer
John F. Muir
Topeks
Parce
Alleyeh
John F. Maley
Mayne
Krister
Abe
Wiliiwa
Slenwalt
Joli
Washing
Rahoweiter & Fren
Avan Bistemmoe Company
de AL Nettan
Chinage
Sentene
Beart
Mowe Fay
Mion
Bso
New
Ebanushire Street
Ieee
Lawrence Pinve
Ettel Beeirts
Gomaygste
Pitts
Otter
Eamie Cad
Wile
Fearon
Consenteytda Ab
North Lawrence
Bo Anderson
Mel
Wilson
California
Golden State
Garden City
W. P. Filliamans
Laawrenen
Atcha & Southern
Metten
Leavanworih
Fenton
Lawrony
Atchison South
Kansas City
Atebivan Sii
Paul
Late
Herent
Bern
Oltiers
Lawreges
Marea Walker
Juarainy
J Ward
Kayo
Garrett Sulim
Dideover
Barker
Pitwualy
Walker
Mare Eual Walker
Ely
W.C. Mathews
Haskell Institute
Sarsge Essa
George Bicks
Seatettey
Code Bluff
Todian Territory
Flake
Ottawa
Indian Reserve
Wehoal
M.C. A
H. Hamreoo
Jon Pintrees
Sesteeenes Brog Black
Treasury
Pillip
Cook
Sam Noble
Robincom
Washington
Ghiffith—Forreman
Navgim Ber
Counch
Tonia
P. H. Snow
University of Kansas
Ohio
Philanlelphia
Robbie
Lerlington
Jennie
Lelf
Anitalian
Hasan Benon
BI Henver
Dr. Tanner
Singhamton
Prck
Omaha
Harper's Bazar
Custer
Taken
Harnees
Sule Vener, LG. Sands
Mike
Mass
Hugh Blash
Lawtesre
J. H. Blythe
Melig
Winthrop Street
Salen Laweriy
Tener
Sitar Ante Epretens Oy
Orbeteer St
Murray Street
N.Y
Merrell
Merrels
Emai
Tonis
Jean Ang
Rane
Shatl
Aldiatiaranes
Ge Matte
Ownesville
Wold Uy
St Mewes
Merrele
Joie Proprietors
AT. Louin
Whitcomb Bros
A.J. Dicker
North Lawrenen
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