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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1888
Page
3
A sprawling southwest Kansas report notes a large acvarge of cow planting next season. In Lawrence, city officials discuss poor house management, aid to the needy, and a crackdown on tramps. Obituaries, local fires, and a plea for improved poor farm conditions surface alongside notices of republican club organizing and a historic buffalo petrifaction exhibit.
James O Brien recovers enough to wear a shoe as Vinland farmers read Horary to pass long evenings. Koe and Varumo dehorning cattle aids feeding and stabb ing. Mrs Joseph ten, Mr Fuck, and Mrs H Peaks ill with pneumonia but improving. Vinland High School shows strong work under Miss Howe. Mrs Barnes treated Mrs Elleston to curprice on the 17th. fifty guests attended with music from a new piano. Wheat good, farming active, school large, Henry Washington building fence. Cattle thriving despite corn scarcity. Rabbit hunt and evening dance planned. Mrs Mound of Iowa visiting, may move to Kansas. Slaving class organized by Prof Leland. Cattle endure cold. Academy gains microscope 10,000x. F M Bower shipped fat cattle to Kansas City. W E Carters house burned slightly but saved. Quarterly conference orders Methodist circuit changes to include Reno, McLouth, and Tonganoxie after March.
Citizens discuss leasing the old brewery for a sugar plant with potential purchase terms. A committee will assess costs to process 100 tons of cane daily, leading to organization and stock issuance. Parkinson reports sorghum yields of ten tons per acre at two dollars per ton, projecting a 135 ton daily plant could net about 19,104.92 yearly, highlighting local economic impact.
Multiple social events fill North Lawrence and nearby towns with initiations at Kappa Gamma and Sigma Chi gatherings. The Sigma Nu fraternity plans a Feb 3 opening of their new hall, while Lawrence Lodge Knights of Pythias invites all to a Friday ball. A New England supper and old folks concert entertain Pierma church attendees.
A Journal visit to county offices shows Greenlee promoted from deputy clerk, Brooks and Wan. Asher installed as Register of Deeds, Butler elected commissioner, Sheriff Love detailing jail plans, A W Bill the new surveyor, and Dr Horner in the health role. Officers bring experience and pledge orderly administration.
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