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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1887
Page
2
The Journal reports Sluicer Sullivan sustained a wrist fracture a few days ago. The Santa Fe railroad lowered Colorado line passenger rates from six to four cents per mile, making trips to California and other western points cheaper.
Senator Minter and Jacob Stotler join supporters of female suffrage. An essay by Governor Eskridge on Elm Peelers is praised as potentially humorous for today.
Governor O Neal declares Alabama spends over one third of revenue on public schools and notes a $35 million rise in assessed property value over several years. He says only $50 remains uncollected from the past fiscal year’s taxes.
A Nebraska man rode a cyclone forty miles and landed in a widow's yard. He married the widow and returned home with about thirty thousand dollars more than he started with, becoming a richer husband and survivor of a freak turn of fate.
The Senate held a brief executive session Friday and referred all appointments to committees except Senator Kirk. He was promptly confirmed as a member of the state board of charities, following the U S Senate practice when a fellow senator receives an appointment.
The Inter-State commerce bill includes a constitutional clause preventing any serving congressman from being appointed to a commission created during their term. This safeguards the commission from current lawmakers and ensures fresh oversight.
Mr Watterson criticizes President Cleveland noting he seems well meaning but lacks knowledge of causes and effects. He is credited with good intentions yet prone to error when attempting to implement them.
Among grain growing states, Kansas stands out for top average yield per acre of cereal crops and abundant native pasture that provides inexhaustible stock food. Nearly every one of its fifty two million acres suits agricultural or pastoral use.
In the legislature the Labr question has a rest just at present. The sclons are slow to commit themselves, and though the bill has the sanction of the Knights of Labor, few seem anxious to champion it. If passed at all, which is doubtful, Senator Hewins' amendment will probably pass exempting the farm ers and farm laborers from the provis ions of the act.
The text argues a Quantrell raid measure is moderate and conservative. It notes a disposition by current members to address old issues and move them aside. It concedes the bill may not fully satisfy all, but says a half loaf is better than no bread.
Great interest surrounds the approaching sale of the late Mrs. A. T. Stewart's art collection. The gathering features costly pictures statues bric a brac porcelain silverware and more with works by Bierstadt Church Huntington Powers Ilosmer Crawford and others. The deluxe catalogue limited to 500 copies costs 25 and will be followed by an exhibition at the American art galleries around February 20 with the sale scheduled March 20 to 25. Catalogues ready February 15.
The passage muses on a near future when Italy is not only a nation of sculptors and painters but all skilled labor in engraving and carving in stone wood and brass could strive for perfection within the society.
Postmasters appointed across Kansas during the week ending January 22 1887 include Blue Hill Mitchell County Thomas J Kelly Byers Meade County William Pollock Farmington Atchison County W R Drollinger as furnished by Mr Van Vleck of the post office department.
Excitement rose as a municipal suffrage bill for women moved to final action Friday and passed 26 to 13. Senator Miller proposes submitting to voters to amend the constitution for full suffrage, signaling another campaign at the next general election. Rural valleys and city folk alike may hear urging from suffragists and advocates for women's rights.
A visitor reports dramatic expansion in Wichita Hutchinson McPherson and Garden City with plans for dozens of brick houses, hundreds of residences, and massive development. Prominent locals forecast Wichita as an Indian Territory hub while Hutchinson serves Southwest Kansas, aided by rail lines and real estate surges.
A speaker reflects on unexpected responsibility of housing boarders. She notes high family connections in New York, referencing Vanderbilts and Astors, and laments past misfortunes while blaming lost cooks and shifting social expectations. The scene hints at domestic upheaval and pride amid hardship.
S. W. Mason, 42, dies after months of illness at his father in law Charles Olver’s home, formerly from Fort Niobrara, member of Captain Wood Post G A R, married Lizzie Oliver eleven years ago. Funeral today at 2 from M E church. Leroy Crandall, about 60, dies after lingering illness. long North Side resident who built the Crandall House and later a cottage on Ash Street. former U P mail agent from Kansas City to Denver. Funeral today at Pilgrim church 11 o’clock.
Instruction on parenting during the critical three to six year period. Emphasizes parental unity, respectful conduct, early manners, and modeling behavior. Advises balanced diet and teaching manners at table, with emphasis on affectionate, nonconflictful home life and truthful inquiries.
W A H Harris died at his residence and was buried in Oak Hill after brief services led by Revs Marvin Cordley and State attended by the bar and citizens. He came to Kansas in 1870, built a legal career, supported temperance, and left a widow who cared for him through long illness. The article also notes his family in London and Lawrence, and mentions the Lawrence Turners celebrating the twenty-second verein anniversary with music, readings, and dancing, led by Miss Edith Achning and Miss Lena Ulrich.
Yesterday’s real estate transfers include Sera Wells to Martha Wells and Nancy L. and John T. Ewing to Lilie H. Johanning with parcels in Lawrence and townships. A post office lease termination due to fire prompted relocation bids for Massachusetts Street sites and possible renewal by Mr. Bowero ck after repairs.
Rev. W. Wright and family faced a forceful reception last evening as a large crowd of church members and city friends imposed themselves on the event. Wright names several suspects including N. Hamilton, P. Barker, and others, claiming covert ages and promising hush gifts as protection.
Proponents push for relocating the postoffice to a new site while Bowersock’s government lease lasts until next June or July. Postmaster Shannon sought a temporary quarters solution after a fire, awaiting an inspector. The National Bank building is among favored sites, but the final decision rests with the department, which is slow to act.
A testimonial from Kinestos Ontario dated December 7 1885 describes a bout of pleurisy after exposure in an ice house. The sufferer used Allcock's Porous Plasters on chest and back, reporting quick relief and a return to health by next morning per doctor’s diagnosis of pleurisy possibly pneumonia. The signer is E E Duptey.
A woman identified as Mrs Ike Risley paid about twenty dollars at Innes dry foods with a forged order written by telegraph operator Wm Henry. Henry found the order forged upon return from Iowa, and Risley was arrested after a warrant by Mr Zerby. She and her husband arranged a compromise by paying for the goods. similar fraud occurred at Pease's shop. Also noted are stray-swindle schemes and wills of Catherine Ebersole and Harriet Manwaring admitted to probate.
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