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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1889
Page
3
A playful poem item opens with a tale of a cherished custard stolen by a beloved cat, drawing a warm, humorous reaction. The issue then moves through local society updates including lodge installations, marriages, social events, and community notices in Lawrence.
Sunday morning fire underscores need for a reliable water system as several buildings suffer damage and insurance details emerge. Norwood Stock Farm issues its fourth annual trot stock catalog praising pedigrees and quality. Field and Hargis expand wallpaper and lumber goods with plans for larger storage and new designs. Private Dalzell cites an off duty soldiers pay law confusion drawing comments from Senator and pension officials.
Rentfrow’s Jolly Pathfinders entertained a full Lawrence audience at Bowersock’s last evening. The compact company drew laughs from curtain rise to curtain fall with Mrs J N Rentfrow as Widow Craywell and Miss Della Jackson as Grace Merrill delivering standout numbers. Rentfrow’s Claud and Frankie Jones also shone, backed by a fine orchestra. Tonight the troupe performs Six Peas in a Pod and the press notes the show’s strong reception and prospects for another full house.
A poem mourns the loss of Pearl with lines about her peaceful sleep and grieving families. The Unity Club reports a Bayard Taylor lecture by Mr. Woodward drawing a large audience and surrounding anecdotes. Next Monday Edward Russell will speak on Civil Service to a likely large crowd.
Last evening the Kansas City Star reported that Santa Fe observers posted the notification for collectors on Union Avenue and sent telegrams to on duty collectors guiding them to Kansas City. They learned changes were perfected and each received a letter of thanks plus help to find new jobs. Many have offers elsewhere as conductors or train dispatchers, with some staying on. A consolation meeting at Midland Hotel was planned with a banquet and a gold headed cane for the chief.
In a brief exchange, Mary asks for the horse blanket to be mended after two weeks. Wire declines mending it, citing the stain and odor, while Hussanp suggests buying a new 54 horse blanket next time to avoid repairs.
Weekly summary from Lawrence post office lists domestic money orders issued, postal notes, and international orders. Total receipts amount to 11,919.51 with disbursements equal. Net gains over the previous year show 774.82 in issued orders and 72.71 in paid orders.
City Epitor notes twelve years in Kansas show prohibition’s impact yet poor enforcement. He questions church silence on the issue and urges action against domestic evil. A letter from A J Dicker criticizes water supply under contract and calls for proof in court, urging residents to verify hydrant water quality and seek better supply in Lawrence.
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