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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1886
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR shows a railroad time table entry with partial lines and uncertain times. Reads like a timetable snippet possibly from a station schedule, but lacks full times and train names for clear interpretation.
In Topeka the court house was quiet aside from a small business matter. The Topeka gas company will cut gas prices after January. Reports mention Mrs Canfield praised by Lawrence teachers after state event. Married couples listed, and local weather notes contrast with last year. Harry Wilder funeral held, and George Ines hosted clerks at a dry goods store gathering. An Atchison Rampion tale says a northern boy seeks a writ for an American woman amid family opposition.
A Tuesday evening ceremony at the home of Merc and Merc Taylor in North Lawrence united Miss Frutree KE Deane, a city teacher, and Mr Robert J. Buckner of Topeka. Rev. Wright officiated as guests offered lavish congratulations and a large supper followed. Attendants included Miss Mollie Burns of the Atchison public schools and Mr. W W Buckner, nephew of the groom. The bride wore cream and red brocaded satin with oriental lace. the couple received an extensive array of silver, china, linens, and decorative items as gifts from numerous friends and family across Topeka Leavenworth and surrounding areas.
Trustees of Lane Adversity publish details of a land transfer involving Katate, 182 lot, and multiple parcels in Lane County. The notice lists buyers, sellers, and lot numbers, with total assessed value around 820070 and references to adjacent streets and estate actions.
Citizens hear of a planned waterworks system to be built by a Lawrence company funded by local purchasers. Stock shares of 10 each amount to 100000 in capital. books to be opened and all residents invited to invest. The project promises cheaper water, job creation, and fire protection, with officials Bongrstock, Gureritu, and Jonhnaron urging inspection and cooperation.
Last evening between six and seven Mrs Daviv was violently assaulted by a burly negro near the corner of Adame and Sixth Streets. Officer Tincher of the Santa Fe stopped the attack as the assailant fled, leaving the intentions unknown but presumed malicious.
The district court met yesterday after adjournment and spent most of the day on motions for new trials and fact findings. The key action was ordering a grand jury for the next term. Court will reconvene this afternoon and likely adjourn sine die after disposing of remaining motions.
A retrospective on 1875 8 Lawrence Kansas year ending notes industry growth mills iron works and wire factory payrolls and new roads. Farmers faced wheat and hog losses yet tax payments remained strong. County bonds refinanced reducing indebtedness with plans for bridges and water works aimed at future growth.
A detailed wedding notice reports the marriage of Mr Moe Peare and Miss Cainie Davie in this city. Rev Wo Haworth officiated, with Dethe Beavis as bridesmaid and Mr Sleld as groomsman. Guests enjoyed a substantial supper after the ceremony. A lengthy gifts list followed, including silverware, linens, and books, with the couple being warmly toasted by Superintendent Stanley and wife. The groom is educated at a university and teaches in Leavenworth County. the bride is well known locally.
New year customs noted as residents welcomed callers with festive rolling pin favors and individual cards. Phi Kappa Pi and Kappa Alpha Theta hosted gatherings at J. D. Cooke residence, while Indies Auxiliary and Y M C A rooms hosted visitors. Dozens of guests were entertained across the city, with many taking calls but not announcing them publicly.
The M. E. church at Eudora will be dedicated by Rev. J A Matten on January 10. Services at 7 p m on Saturday, 11 s m and 7 p m on Sunday. We expect an excellent time and invite everybody. W B Macca, pastor.
Local items report Mr W. Grovenor succeeding as circuit courier, store closures, a mortgage foreclosure by X Schuler,256 customers and civic notes. A wedding between Carrie Cole and William Curtis is announced with family and judge Foote congratulating the couple. a New Year celebration follows at North Lawrence home of Mr Petty.
A Topeka based debate on relocating the Kansas admission anniversary event to Lawrence prompts letters from Gov. P. P. Elder and others. The exchange discusses historical ties, costs, and regional optics, urging Lawrence support and local committee reconsideration.
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