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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1889

Page

5

Chicago Santa Fe and California Railway Timetable Summary

Chicago to Kansas City schedule lists Vestibule Express daily at 1:30 pm departing Dearborn and 6:45 pm from Kansas City Union. Colorado Express runs 10:00 pm from Chicago and 7:10 pm to Kansas City. Kansas City to Chicago departures include 6:45 pm Vestibule Express and 9:00 am New York Express arriving in Chicago.

Chicago, Santa FE & California Railway Chicago Kansas City Dearbon Colorado Express Kansas City Union Depot Union Depot New York Express

Southern Kansas Railroad timetables toward Lawrence

From Lawrence dates and times show passenger and freight trains for the Southern Kansas Railroad. No. 27 passenger and No. 213 freight depart toward Lawrence with 10:33 a m and 2:40 p m listed. departures from Leavenworth and connections with Western Express, Wamego Accommodation, and Atlantic Express appear. Lawrence Emporia and Southwestern Railway sections list departures and arrivals for South Lawrence with agent notes.

Southern Kansas Railroad Lawrence Secos J.L. Barnes R. K. Tabor Ag’t T.shanklin Emporia Southwestern Railway South Lawrence Kk. C. Davis

Fragmentary Transit Schedule Snippet

Scattered OCR text shows a timetable fragment with directions Going South Going West Going East and times around 10:00 2:06 3:09 pm. Mentions mail stop at 219:30 pm unclear. No clear events or entities beyond generic directions.

Eeesell WU

Railroad Ticket Information Notice

Tickets for rates routes times and train departures from Lawrence are available. For information call The Union Ticket Office at 748 Mann Street. J. P. Russ, Agent for the S F and P railways.

Lawrence Union Ticket Oine Mann. St

House on the Hill Fraternity Pan Hellenic Banquet Planned

Fred Grub proudly wears a Phi Gam pin as Prof Wilcos hosts Mr Foote principal of the Latin school in Atchison. A new Greek lexicon joined the library yesterday. Prof J H Canfield will grant the petition to observe Washingtons birthday. he will not meet any classes until Monday. Fraternities arrange a Pan Hellenic banquet at Frazer's hall on March 8, urging unity after past disputes.

Fred Grub Wilcos Foote Atchison J. H. Canfield Washington Frazer's Hall

Demery Burial Protest and Local Notices in Lawrence

Mr. Demery denies an obituary error about Martha Demery’s burial at Oak Hill. He says Ezekiel, not Absolom, was the infant, paid from his own funds, and asserts his successful blacksmithing business on Massachusetts Street. The notices advertise goods and medicines from local merchants and a teething syrup with prices.

Martha Dimery Oak Hill Cemetery Dimery Massachusetts Street Journau Absolom Demrey Ezekiel Demrey Blakemith and Carriage Asbsolam George Innes Innes

PERSONAL POINTS ROUNDUP IN LAWRENCE VISITORS LIST

Chicago's C P Martin and Leavenworth J J Matthews visit Lawrence with Baltimore E B Hager and Albion Mich J E Bartel. Boston Fred McFarland and St Louis Miss Bessie Fadden among guests. Denver C G Hoover and Albuquerque trip noted. Rock Island agent W H Firth in city. Eldridge House arrivals include Creston Clarke Co New York and many from St Louis Kansas City and Chicago.

J. E. Bartel Albion Mich West Side Fred McFarland Boston Tennessee Street Bessie Fadden St. Louis Lawrence C. G. Hoover Denver Colo Gertrude Henderson Albuquerque N. M Paul S. DeWolf Pueblo, Colo East Eldridge House E Deefendorf Fairmount M Jacobs St Louis L Rosenfield New York J “Weaver Kansas City D Landker L Snider Creston Clarke Company WH Baker Baltimore GL Robinson W Sharp Will van Horn Burlingame Kas H Firth P Light FC Moses CR Virgil WH Bingham J L Robinson Elisworth

House moves to reconsider University Bill agenda

Word reached the city last evening that a House motion to reconsider the University Bill was carried. If confirmed, the bill returns to the calendar and proceeds in the regular order for further consideration.

Gossip From The Capital Envisions Kansas Appointments

Special correspondence notes possible Kansas selections for a Paris exposition commissioner and a medical reviewer post in the pension office. Emporia band seeks a role with the third Kansas National Guard band, while Rank of Cawker City is eyed for medical reviewer. Debates over municipal suffrage for women and a House bill requiring biweekly payrolls for corporations also feature, reflecting broader reforms and civic action in Kansas.

Paris Kansas Napper Wester Hoffman Emporia Frenchiman Marion J. Ware Butterfield Kansas National Guards Emporia Band Kansan Rank Cawker City

Local Notes and Upcoming Events in Frazer Hall and County

The Jeffersonian ball is set for tomorrow night in Frazer Hall. Edwin Brown versus C V Mottram had a District Court hearing yesterday. W H Eberhart arrived in the city with a wolf scalp from Palmyra township. John Charlton may seek the justice of the peace post in spring election. I D Flory and W J Davis visited the county courthouse. Judge Emery was elected president of the Oklahoma convention now meeting in Arkansas City.

Edwin Brown W. H. Eberhart Palmyra Township John Charlton Office of Justice of the Peace Emery Oklahoma Arkansas City

Kansas case acquits Duncan and Hill in peace disturbance

In the State of Kansas vs. Duncan and Hill of Lecompton the defendants were acquitted yesterday in district court for disturbing the peace of Spencer.

State of Kansas Messrs Duncan Hill Lecompton Spencer

Cyclones Pick Burlington and Pennsylvania Route to Washington

The Cyclones decided to use the Burlington and Pennsylvania line to reach Washington. They will depart next Wednesday and arrive in Washington the following Friday.

Burlington Pennsylvania Washington

Ice storage expands at Ohio street chambers

Messrs. Eidemiller and Company report daily large quantities of ice being stored in their new ice chambers at the north end of Ohio street. The product is harvested in Northern Kansas and Southern Nebraska.

Messrs. Eidemiller & Co Ohio Street Kansas Nebraska

Local items and business notices from a historic Journal

A home note greets the Butler family on the 18th. Berkeley and Louisiana streets see street grading. Dr. Dick’s property on Louisiana and Henry gets dirt filling. Historic dates mark past events. silk bargains draw shoppers per George Innes. Consolidated Tank Line opens a 20,000 gallon station near the Santa Fe depot with Doane as local agent. Carter repairs the Lawrence shoe factory building for March machinery placement. Lawrence factory officers elected: Frank Wilder president, J. D. Steep secretary and superintendent, J. D. Bowersock treasurer.

Consolidated Tank Line Co Santa Fe Frank A. Doane

Coronado Division Elects Knights Officers in Annual Vote

The Coronado division of the Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias held its annual election Tuesday evening and chose C. K. Carmean as Sir Knight Captain H. C. Moody as Sir Knight Lieutenant C. W. Straffon as Sir Knight Herald Geo. W. Reed as Sir Knight Treasurer E. B. Pierson as Sir Knight Recorder and H. L. Shaum as installing officer The division has received several new applications for membership and actions will be taken at the next meeting.

Coronado Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias C. K. Carmean H. C. Moody C. W. Straffon Geo. W. Reed E. B. Pierson H. L. Shaum

Classified ad listing farm equipment and supplies

One light pair mules one light double driving harness one platform spring wagon and a few choice young cows all in good order Address C F Stanley Lawrence Kansas 82 Hygienic Kalsemine is the boss Woodward keeps it Also Whitewash Brushes Paint and Varnish Brushes of all descriptions.

C. F. Stanley Lawrence Kansas Kalsemine Woodward

Salvation Oil and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Ad Card

An old advertisement mocks railroads and ships while urging readers to buy Salvation Oil for sprains aches and pains and referencing Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as essential travel aids. The cheeky promotion blends humor with medicinal products to entice customers.

Dr. Bull

Lawrence Weekly T.1une Notice for August 1886

Wanted. A Lawrence Weekly T.1une of the 1s 2d or 8d week of August, 1886. Leave at Journnal office. 8-tf.

Lawrence

Fruit Growers Hear Prof Snow On Chinch Bugs At Snow Hall

Horticulturists and farmers gathered at Snow Hall to hear Prof Snow discuss fruit culture and the chinch bug. The meeting covered crop prospects, tree care, grafting on Mahaleb stock, apple prices, grape culture, and practical prevention methods for chinch bug infestations.

Snow Hall Snow Tribune Society

Insect Epidemics Boost Kansas Crop Resilience

A Kansas lecture recalls last season when chinch bugs cabbage worms and other pests vanished from the eastern plains following disease. Prof. Snow and Judge Peffer urged farmers to unite in eradication efforts. he praised the Douglas County Horticultural Society and urged improved cultivation and water storage to secure prodigious crops.

Lawrence Minnesota Forbes Illnois Canada Judge Peffer The Kansas Farmer Douglas County Horticultural Society Kansas Snow Peffer

Post Office Money Order Totals for Lawrence Week

The Lawrence post office money order ledger for the week ending February 16, 1889 shows declines in receipts and disbursements from the previous year. Total decreases are 690.71 in receipts and 2246.92 in disbursements, with 366 less cash received from other offices and 300 less sent to New York.

Post Office Lawrence Post Office New York

Uncalled Letters List for Week Ending February 20 1889

Uncalled letters for the week ending February 20 1889 include ladies Miss Emma Cowles Miss Lizzie Clark Miss Lizzie Fief Lac Helrnter Miss Moore Miss Nellie Peabody Hannah G Pennington Mise Cassie Taylor Mre Annie Walters Mrs A M Williams Mre Annie and gents Abhill AC Benning WH Brown WR Coaty John Davis W A Eaton AS Gillaly George Hamilton T 8 Hyath BW Hill Sid Henry Albert Johnston L E Lasewell JR Oneder Geo N Opie Augustus Pettit David A McCrea Calla McClure HO Russum Lewis H pkeer Charles Sweasie A J Starra 8 D Smead Ed Shane Silvester Williams W P Ossun Shanner P M. Advertised notices require recipients to state advertised and give date. Also note drug ad from Blue Mortar touts pure consistent spices and Raymond Dick flavoring extracts. Weekly Journal and Detroit Free Press offer.

Bean Emma Cowles Lizzie Clark Lizzie Fief Lac Helrnter Miss Moore Nellie Peabody Hannah G Pennington Cassie Taylor Annie Walters A M Williams Annie Abhill AC Benning WH Brown WR Coaty John Davis W A Eaton AS Gillaly George Hamilton Hyath BW Hill Sid Henry Albert Johnston L E Lasewell JR Oneder Geo N Opie Augustus Pettit David A McCrea Calla McClure HO Russum Lewis H Pkeer Charles Sweasie A J Starra D Smead Ed Shane Silvester Williams W P

Death by own action of Willow Springs farmer Christian Long

A German farmer Christian Long of Willow Springs Township reportedly ended his life by jumping into an old well on his farm after family missing him for two days. Coroner's jury ruled temporary insanity. He leaves seven children. funeral held yesterday at his home. Financial embarrassment is believed to have caused the fatal leap.

Willow Springs Baldwin City Sheriff Love Dr. Horner Christian Low Christian Long Sec

Washington's Birthday Program in School City Horror Journal

Friday afternoon will feature literary exercises for Washington’s Birthday. A collection will be taken to fund restoring a Mt. Vernon building, costs between 1200 and 1500 dollars. Contributions will be recorded in a book kept in the restored building. Patrons are invited to visit and support the effort.

Washington School City Horror Journal Mt. Vernon Kansas E. Sraney

Miss Amy Fay Stirs Lawrence With Classical Night

Miss Amy Fay faced a poor house at Bowersock's but drew a strong audience reaction with a rare musical treat. Critics praised her artistry and noted the sole drawback was a failing Chickering piano, which Bell & Brother defend as in first class condition after brief inspection. This musical event is hailed as Lawrence’s standout cultural moment.

Amy Fay Bowersock Lawrence Miss Fay City Epitrol Journaat W B. Perry Nelie Stevens Mr. Sherwourd Madame Rive King G. A. Faas

What Miss Fay Says

A reader letter thanks a paper for mentioning her concert and praises the Chickering piano used, calling it magnificent and worthy of the firm American Piano House, signed Amy Far.

Miss Fay Crry Horror Journal Amy Far

Tagart Turns Up For Highway Robbery Trial

Tagart, from Morgan County Missouri, returned Tuesday and is ready for trial in the February district court term after being bound over on a $1500 bond for highway robbery. He was forfeited after failing to appear at the last hearing. Prosecution witnesses are Eberhart and Skinner, Kanwaka Township farmers. The case is set for 10 o'clock this morning. Woodward advertises Mixed Paints and the Picadura cigar at a nickel.

Flint Tagart Morgan County District Court Justice Stevens Tagart Messers, Eberhart Skinner Kanwaka Town Ship

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