Probate Insanity Ruling and Local Notices From Baldwin
In probate court Henrietta Donn was adjudged insane. A man from Argentina purchased pacing choree Nicodemus for $500. The State Orstories association executive meets Baldwin next Saturday. A 9 month old girl at City Maraba is to be adopted. Prof Snow spoke in Tonganoxie on Our Prehistoric An casters. County treasurer paid 9,090.47 to city treasurer for city tax share. Barber county grand jury member unlikely to answer roll. Streeted sued for $100 and jailed 30 days for selling liquor. Kansas to send 18 delegates to Republican convention in Chicago. J. W. Duncan, 71, died near Lawrence. funeral Thursday. A colored man, Jock Leland, suspected in a Santa Fe watch robbery. he had other names. A fire at Hank Davis barn on Rhode Island street caused ~100 loss. Creamery Baldwin stockholders elected directors and officers. board to draft constitution and by-laws. An exchange warns: dip horse bit in cold water to reduce mouth sores from frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber County
Grand Jury
Teachers’ Association of
Douglas County
Bartlett
Kate Hukill
Baldwin City Schook
Hukill
Whittier
Lillian Scott
Baldwin City Schools
Frank Kerns
Lecompton
Lamar
Dakota
Massachusetts
South
J. H. Price
Mies Scott
Literary Society Semi Monthly Meeting Captivates Chapel
The society held its regular semi monthly meeting at the chapel last evening with a varied program. It included a song “We all Have a Very Bad Cold,” a male quartet led by Frank Eagle Phillip Cook Nicodemus Herr and Edgar McCasey, plus recitations and a juvenile solo by Eliza Scogin and Lulu Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe
Haskell
Eliza Scogin
Lulu Leonard
Frank Eagle
Phillip Cook
Nicodemus Herr
Edgar McCasey
Ligation Society Elects Officers After Prominent Germany Talk
The Ligation society met Friday with Speaker Mercer in chair. Miss Marvin gave a forty minute lecture on Germany to applause. Music by the choir pleased the audience. D. B. Shook edited the Index and entertained with laughter. Officers elected: Jas Mercer speaker Maud Squires vice speaker J B English clerk C E Howard critic Charles W Moore vice critic L O Scott sergeant at arms Miss McCurdy coister H W Henderson P W Smith and Mr Mitchell executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligation Society
Mercer
Marvin
Germany
Shook
Jas, Mercer
Maud Squires
English
C. E. Howard
Chas. W. Moore
L. O. Scott
Miss McCurdy
Coister
H.W. Henderson
P. W. Smith
Mr. Mitchell
Lawence Boys at Work on Santa Fe Track Report
Kansas City Journal notes former Lawrence youths engaged in major rail project. Glenn Miller, chief clerk, prepared a main line track report for Missouri, detailing stations, steel brands, lay dates, and foremen. W Y Morgan produced the artistic typewritten copy. Young Men's Republican club met in K P hall with new members proposed and immigration debate, Civil Service Reform planned next meeting with J K Elwell as first speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Lawrence
Glenn Miller
Chicago, Santa Fe & California
Missouri
W. Y. Morgan
Santa Fe
Young Men's Republican Club
K. of P. Hall
Jas. Brooks
E. F. Goodrich
E Stanley
N. Simmons
Tom Breese
Chas
Elwell
Prof. May
J. K. Elwel
Greek Farmer lecture at the academy and local transfers
The academy will host a lecture titled Greek Farmer. J. 8. Grist sold an eighty acre farm to J. McGeehan of Argentine for 2500 dollars. H Cronemeyer received ice from Lawrence for personal use. One death occurred in Tonganorie a colored man. M. E. Dix sold his bank interest to John H. Roger of Leavenworth, centralizing control. Prof. Snow of State University delivered Prehistoric Man to a full house at the academy, praised for his study and mastery. Belvoir Iteme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Grist
J. McGeehan
Argentine
H. Cronemeyer
Lawrence
Tonganorie
5. E. Dix
Farmer’s and Merchant's Bank
John H. Roger
Leavenworth, Toto
Snow
The
State University
the Academy
Telephone progress and expansion in Lawrence area
The article lauds the key role of the telephone in daily business and chronicles the growth of Lawrence exchanges from initial 22 subscribers in 1880 to 163, linking Topeka, Kansas City, and many towns. It notes merger of local lines, advent of toll lines to major cities, introduction of messenger calls, and praises manager A. D. Hawk and three operators for prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant’s Telephone & Telegraph Company
United Telephone Company
Topeka
Lawrence
Ravena City
Armourdale
Armstrong
Wyandotte
Leavenworth
Atchison
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company
Chase Companion
Offcials
Directure
Lawrence Exchange
Burlingame
Quonemo
St. Mary’s Mission
Kanna City
Olathe
Ottawa
Eudora
Pomona
Roseville
Osage City
Williamesburg
Lee’s Summit
Silver Lake
Paola
Argentine
A. D. Hawk
Hawk
Sam Small narrates life story at Plymouth church
A large Thursday evening gathering at Plymouth church heard Sam Small recount his life from a devoted mother and noble father to college, bar, marriage, and a descent into dissipation. He described his recovery after encounters with drink and then delivered a lengthy political address, tiring the audience with campaign anecdotes and party remarks before concluding amid relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Small
St. John
Republican Party
Jobs Party
Plymouth
London
Paris
Atlantic
Atlanta
Sam Jones
May God Bless You A Boston Paper-Hanger's Tale
A fragment from a 19th century flyer recounts testimonials about Shaker Extracts of Roots and Seigel's Syrup aiding ailments like chills fever malaria and stomach trouble. W W Griffin of Trout Creek Alabama and Wm J McCann of Randall Street Bonen credit relief after using the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Griffin
Trout Creek
St. Clair Co
Ala
Ber
Wm. J. McCann
Randall Street
Bonen
Sil Dropelias Os
Poor Farm Hearings Describe Dodge Child Welfare Concerns
Witnesses testified about the county poor farm under Mr Dodge. Several said the farm was well managed but Dodge appeared intoxicated at times. Critics questioned his fitness to run the farm and the care of paupers, while others praised improvements. The commissioners planned another meeting with Mr Draper present.
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Board of County Commissioners
Draper
John Walton
Greenlee
Dodge
George Hollingberry
Mr. Wheedon
Hollingberry
Alex. Walker
Col
Sam.Walker
Carmean
Dr. Morris
Fraternal and social gatherings fill busy city week
Rumors of a mortgage clerk’s wedding swirl as Wa Williamson’s Rhode Island street home hosts music and games. Miss Sarah Brown’s fiftieth birthday prompts gifts of etching and poetry. Leap Year party honors Miss Rona Groshelder on West Plackney Street with an elegant dinner. Phi Delta Theta at T. J. Schall’s Kentucky street hosts an enjoyable gathering as Mr Schall departs for Michigan. Numerous attendees at social events feature communities, hosts, and guests across clubs, Sunday school, and Kiwanis style gatherings. The Methodist school superintendent J. K. Hemphill is surprised with two steel engravings. The Knight of Pythias hall hosts a well-attended party with many names listed as guests and participants. Kappa Alpha Theta holds a second reception at Miss May Webster’s home with wide University turnout and a notable Miss Josie Hutchings performance.
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Wa. Williamson
Rhode Island
Sarah Brown
B. W. Woodward
Friends In Council
Rona Groshelder
West Plackney Street
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
T.J. Schall
Kentucky Street
Schall
Michigan
Mesers
Armstrong
Berley
Franklin
E. C. Franklip
W. L
F. H. Kellogg
Wilkinson
Holmes
Olney
Henshaw
McFarland
Moore
Higgins
Brooks
Caldwell
Pierson
Hopkins
Mesdames Green
Mecfarroll
Woodward
Henley
Ross
Dailey
Love
Tisdale
Basnett
Buzzell
Bangs
Monroe
Marke
Zerby
Anderson
Shaw
Haskell
Cordley
Lippincott
Nevison
Bailey
Pendleton
Tremper
Miller
Tabor
Hadley
Brown
Collins
Johnson
Manefield
van Hoesen
Spencer
Robinson
Akers
Grovenor
Perkins
Morris
Warne
March
Marvin
Shannon
Strong
Boles
Innes
Gillett
Hutchings
Murray
Miss Woodward
Methodist Sunday School
J. K. Hemphills
Hemphill
Dr. Marvin
Wm. Busch
Mrs. Lockwood
Lizzie Marvin
Annie Murphy
Laura Lockwood
Maggie Oliver
Hannah Oliver
Laura Radford
Linnie Worthington
Lucy Kenyon
Ey Churchill
Clara Manley
Hattie McFarland
Mesars
Kappa Alpha Theta
May Webster
Theta
Josie Hutchings
Emi
Cedarg
Misses Mict
Bal Biletline
Ce Jartall Eama i Bartell
May Wal Wagetell
If Eidellion Monroe
Lizrr
Ste ‘Wilder
Kate Wilder
Pennebaker
Simpeon
Webster
Botchiogs
Chapmas
A It
Smith
T. Oakley
City Teachers Hold Semi Monthly Meeting in Central School
The regular semi monthly city teachers meeting was held at Central School with 31 city and five county teachers attending. Discussion covered moral and intellectual development, reading, syntax, penmanship, and discipline, emphasizing responsibility, example, and good government in classrooms.
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Rolla Gilluli
Lawrence
Alice Billings
Vinland
A. F. Kerns
P. G. Ward
Lecompton
T. N. Becky
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State Or Stories Association
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Meate
Chicago
J. W. Duncan
Enders
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Hank Davis
Rhode Island Street
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Hancock
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Henry Feihier
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George Miller
Wm. .Leonard
W. EE. Ralston
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Rechter
Drake Brothers
the Times
Richter
District Court Room
Washington
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Waller
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B. Piereon
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Pierson Bros
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Haskell Institute
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Tonganoxie News
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Belvoir Iteme
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TEE Telephone
Boston
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Simmons
Wa M. Kexsa
Fort Valley
J. H. Zeilin & Co
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Immons
William Marshall
Marshal
Charles Gormer
Swan Johnson
Mr. Dodge
J.B. Walton
George Neil
H. D. Whitman
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Becklen
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Young Men’s Republican Club
Geo. Toothaker
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K. of P
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Hynes Buzzell
Hobart
Sue
Waxgle Moore
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Theo. Poehler
Dr. Iford
Wm. Spaulding
MacLong
Esterly
H. 8
Schaum
Thomas Butler
Mr. O. Butler
New York Street
Ancla Thomas
Pervons
Mr. Weed
Kirk
Kirk & CO
County Teachera
Coustey
Burt & Mars’ Shess
E.C
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Oxford St
Brooklyn
Murray Street
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