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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1886

Page

6

Lawrence Daily notes temperance, accidents and campus events

Sunday sayings cover local business changes, a marriage license, Wash ington birthday exercises at the University, social events, a football injury, and plans for store improvements at L O McIntire & Co. The piece records a ball ground accident, revival at Has kell Institute, wages for teachers, and a Mary Gleason benefit drive, all amid community updates from Lawrence.

Lawrence P. J. Williams Bibley Union Pacific Charles A. Todd Sarrah J. Gieber Jefferson County Washington Mamie Tisdale Prohibition J. K. Tabor J.T. Warne J. E Parke W. 7 Sinclair A. D. Weaver G. A. Lewis J. W. Alder W. H. Beatty A. D. Mackey Mary Neishy Maud Mansfield G. W. Duebuck Frank Melluish Adam Oliver Robert Cowden Galion Ohio Lecompton

A Lucky Little Lady Elected Daughter of the Regiment

The Usher Guard ball drew a large crowd in Frazer Hall as Miss Hannan Howe won the title Daughter of the Regiment with 550 votes to Miss Bella Sinclair's 494. Howe will wear the epaulettes as second lieutenant and receive honors from the regiment. The Douglas County Bible Society met in Congregational church with 316 volumes sold or given, $74.69 raised, and a 56 dollar collection. Officers include President G. W. E. Griffith and Secretary W. N. Burr. The day also covered a birthday party for May Mable Prentice with many friends, a note on local notes, and a couple of licenses issued by Judge Foote.

Chas. Elwell Finney L.O. McIntire & Co P. J. Williams Ottawa Sthrey Haskell Institute Osborn North Lawrence Lawrence Douglas County I. C. Sorosts Lena Beard South Kentucky Street Georgie Gillette I. C.2 M. E. Church Stewart Grand Concert Company Wisconsin L. A. Gilbert Newton Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity C. Sorosis Chas. Ewell Mauch Betas Opera House Baldwin City University Chapel Washington Marvin Misa Mable Gore MacDonald J. A. Prescott Mies Agnes Wright Littie Freeman Monmouth Lafayette S. W. Shattuck France Sadie Emery Douglas County Bible Society Frazer Hall Hannan Howe Bella Sinclair Miss Howe Miss Sinclair Howe Misa Howe Douglas County Bibie Society Douzian County Bibie Society Congregational Church Kerely W.N. Burr Cordiey Osmond Storrs Topeka American Bible Society Sre Ag G. W. E. Griffith D. 5. Alford A. H. McWhorter Comanittee A. G. Efdemiller Dr. Marvin G. Grovenor A. G. Menger A. L. Selig Young Men’s Christian Association Folke Marshal Prentice May Mable Prentice Dounie Bowersock Barrie Bowersock Naonie Towne Widdie Towne Ruth Ingersoll May Mason Marnie Sarre Jennie Innes Elsie Corbin Maud Tawney Maud Stevens Grace Harris Mable Powell Maud Smelser Katie Sout Katie Turner Florence Clarke Daisy Starr Addie Adams Adda Faxon Carrie McEwen Frankie Fellowes Alice Smith Josie Baavet Winnie Luther Lena Critzer Gertie Spalding Lizzie Gardner Grace Chalfant Masters Harry Green Herbert Beard John Marsh Charlie Ingersoll Solon Summerfield Walter Carpenter John Powell Kirke White Amesa Akers Willie Mason Herbert Stanford Willie Kemmerer Fred Wilmott Charlie Stewart Mabel Aod Harris Wm. Ritzman Waxarusa L. Eder Eudora Foote Wallace A. Dean Anna &. Patton Clinton Howland Uncle Sam Mesart Duncan Wills Spanidieg Galina

Mr 8 J Churchid to Erect New Home on Ohio Street

Reports describe Mr J Churchid planning a two story frame house north of his present residence on Ohio street with modern conveniences. The piece notes a military appearance of streets, First Regiment band marching to the depot to Ottawa for a guard ball. It covers court actions, a bull sale, a pension examiner appointment for Dr Miller, and weather predictions by Prof Blake forecasting a warm wet March with frosts late in the period.

Massachusetts Street Ottawa Barris Washington Board of Pension Examiners Fuller Mary Abdelal Miller Prof C. ©. Blake Richland Blake Pierson Bros Dave Kennedy Prof. Bailey

Carpets and house goods closing out at L Bullene & Co

Local market listing shows carpets and related goods on sale. Prices for butter eggs cheese potatoes apples poultry and general groceries are included with per pound and per item rates. Also notes Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Health product touted as restoring youth and color.

Lawrence Setail Grabani Inc Bard

Cured by a Simple Vegetable Remedy Claims

An old physician claims a free mailed recipe from an East India missionary can cure Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and nervous debility. He advertises medicine counters, brokered goods, and Liberty exchange lines with trial bottles and guaranteed results. Includes other ads for Dr Kings New Discovery, Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral, and Mrs. Winslow’s Syrup for teething, plus silk sales and tonics.

East India W. A. Noyes

THE NEW DISTRICTS AND LOCAL NOTES FROM LAWRENCE

A Kansas local page surveys districting in Douglas county with mixed reactions. It details the 13th and 14th district compositions in Lawrence and surrounding townships, muses on city county separation, and notes university visitors, moot court, and student life topics.

Lawrence happenings and market notes in late 19th century column

The item covers local society news, including Knights of Pythias leasing space in the Odd Fellows building and planning a uniform rank, plus a grain exchange report with May wheat near 3.54 and May corn around 0.40 to 0.41. It notes gutter cleaning on Massachusetts street, choral society plans for a Haydn concert, a court hearing in the State va. J. EK Purrington case, and a wagon ride mishap from Ottawa with returning students.

Chicago Lawrence Grain & Provision Exchange Massachusetts Street Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Henry Street Hanede and Haydn Seasson Tucsilly Lotedest Lawrence Purrington Judice Howard Coury F. P. Homer Hiatt

Advertised Letters at Lawrence Post Office Week Ending Feb 24 1886

The post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending February 24 1886. Gents names include Alexander William Allen Charles E Brown Richard A Binder Jobo Diowin Graybitl WA Harris Gideon Hardwick Hollander Frank Johnson Cleero Morton A B Pratt Peter Shank W J Sanders David Sultwell John Waiton John Wood LaDike. Ladies list includes Kate Burris Violet Crockett Eberle Mrs EA Grethers LibbleR Grarver Mixy Nannie Hawley Misa Susan Lover Miss Lottice Wheeler Maria A Young Mrs E. Callers must pay the advertised fee. OspuN SHANNON P M

Lawrence Kaw Alexander Wm Allen Chas E Brown Richard A_ Binder Joan Diowin Jobo Graybitl WA Harris James Hardwick Gideon Hollander Johnson Frank Knight Cleero Morton A B Pratt Dr P Shank Peter Sanders W J Sultwell David

Personal notes on local officials and visitors in the city

Capt J P Crane went to Garnet yesterday and Will Penfield departed for Fairmont to spend the summer. A G Honpold Capt Stone and Major Wiseman are among the G A Ws at the state encampment in Wichita. The wife of Rep W H McBride of Kirbie Phillips county visited the city yesterday with Mrs UF Read, touring the university Indian schools and fair grounds.

J. P. Crane Garnet Will Penfield Fairmount A. G. Honpold Capt. Stone Major Wiseman Wichita W. H. Mc Bride Kirwie Phillips County UF. W. Read University Indian Schoola Fair Grounds Bride

Vinland Society Notes and Local News

Farmers in Vinland buy cattle and corn to feed stock as young locals plan to seek western claims and work. Anna E Peaka leaves Hesper School after teaching one term, declining spring offer. A Black Jack youth steals a lamb from the Vinland fold. Emily OBrien weds Porter Hayes. wedding at the bride’s home with pure white dress and a gold watch. Gifts are numerous but not listed. Friends celebrate the union and mourn a local who has long aided the community.

Mise Anna E. Peaka Hesper Black Jack Vinland Emily O’brien Porter Hayes

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