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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1886

Page

6

Topeka Kews and State Medical Society meeting update

In Topeka the Kansas State Medical Society adjourns to discuss proposed legal changes affecting physicians. Other items note trichina spiralis case in Baldwin, county financials, and society leaders planning Europe-bound travel. Also mentions city of Clay Center street auction fees and university newspaper consolidation disputes in Lawrence.

Topeka Kansas State Medical Society Baldwin Ledger Baldwin D. W. Walker University Sullivan’s Courier Sullivan Lawrence Peper Pepers Lee

Local events and notices from Lawrence era

University students prepare for semi annual exams starting tomorrow while Maj. Whittle conducts revival meetings in Leavenworth. Kansas Architects Association forms in Topeka with Capt. J. G. Haskell elected president as locals report theft, injuries, court terms, and community efforts amid a busy civic week.

J. G. Haskell

Personal notes from the era show health, travel, and moves

Mr A D Fisher of Equitable Life is sick at the Eldridge house. Dr Miller went to Topeka for a State Medical Society meeting. Miss Gertie Sutter returned to Perry after visiting Mira Cora Straffon. Fred Breed, a clerk with L O McIntire Co, returned from Hamibs Missouri. Fred Cramer and mother depart for Rochester North Carolina to establish a future home. Mrs Cramer long-time Lawrence resident now moving. W C Stevens Sr of Chicago visits son J T Stevens.

A.D. Fisher Equitable Life Assurance Company of New York Eldridge House Dr. Miller Topeka State Medical Society Misa Gertie Sutter Perry Mira Cora Straffon Fred. Breed L.O McIntire & Co Hamibs Missouri Fred. Cramer Rochester N. C

City Council Honors Former Mayor Dr Alonzo Fuller

A called city council meeting chaired by Mayor Poebler adopted resolutions praising Dr Alonzo Fuller former mayor for his service and sympathy. The council expressed deep condolences to his family and planned to attend his funeral with ex mayors invited. Bills for county and city offices were approved, including staff wages and supplies.

Poebler Churchill Watts Hase Petty Keith Bedale Hutchings Cooper Fuller Bedsle Alonzo Fuller

Pauper Aid and Bridge Works Ledger Notes

A fragmented list records pauper welfare items, bridge materials, and staff payments. Names include Mason, May, Simmons, Scott, Shellack, and Woodward among others. entries show rents, tax refunds, supplies for bridges and institutions, repairs, and election duties. The scattered ledger mentions illegal tax refunds, probate rent, and district court expenses in a late 19th or early 20th century public works context.

Grereeer Harz Panko Richards Summerfield A Simmons Steele J P Stull Wolf Gi Scott Ws Smith Shellack Shaw & Son Steinberg Bro F Gutton the National Bank Tucker Thacher Thoren F Thompson Trimble Eaber Joel White Salary Co Washington Wiley BC Welch Scala John Walton District Court

Government Buildings Plan Promises U S Post Office

R W Cunningham received a letter from Hon E H Funston stating a DSM in congress to erect more buildings at Haxkell Institute and fund a government road from the Institute to the river He said a bill to appropriate $50 000 for a post office building would be introduced soon He emphasized local effort is needed to secure state or federal appropriations and urged community support.

R. W. Cunningham E. H. Funston Congress Haxkell Institute

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