Bay Area and Midwest Rail Schedule Fragments
A fragmented timetable lists multiple trains with destinations including California Mexico Denver Kansas City Chicago New York and Leavenworth. It shows departure and arrival times, station names, and service types such as vestibule express and freight with notes on daily runs and branch trains.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Dearbon
Colorado Express
Kansas City Union Depot
Kansas C
T. Union Depot
New York Express
Draybon Station
Vestibule Express
PERSONAL NEWS FROM LAWRENCE VISITORS LISTED
A stream of visitors and residents are noted in Lawrence with names and origins. Will Bullene spent yesterday in Kansas City while J P Dixon of Quincy Illinois is in town briefly. Amelia Riser of St Joseph Missouri visits friends here, and Hattie L Smart from St Louis attends South Lawrence acquaintances. Henry Foster of Lansing Michigan stays with friends, and Col O H Dorrance returns to Topeka after visiting his son Fred. Multiple other travelers arrive at Eldridge House including Ernest Zeia Boston and Felix Rothchild Chicago, with a long list of in town guests and departures to Missouri and New York.
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Will Bullene
Kansas City
J. P. Dixon
Quincy
Amelia Riser
St. Joseph
A. Lotz
Citigaen
Eudora
Hattie L. Smart
St. Louis
South Lawrence
Eldridge House
Earnest Sn Zeia
Boston
Lee W Campbell
Cincinnati
Frank Rhodes
Chilicothe
Ohio
A M Courtright
W H Becker
Ottawa
Kus
A L Woolf
New York
Geo B Harrison
Chicago
Wm Ives
Felix Rothchild
A M Sproesser
Atcison
J A_ Heasi
Atchison
HH Dorrance
Topeka
W Gamason
Dayton
State Mass Convention Call in Topeka 1880
The call urges Kansas Republicans to assemble in Topeka on February 13 1880 to present the southern political status to President Harrison and Congress and demand free ballots fair counts and enforcement. It invites southern Republicans to participate and submit views by letter if unable to attend. Also notes social events and local notes about a horse collar shop and a luncheon for Mrs Cook and Mrs Green, Topeka. It ends with a provocative river dynamite suggestion for handling ice.
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South
Kansas
Topeka
Harrison
Fifty-first Congress
Joan M. Brows
S. W. Winn
Wanted A Reliable Woman For House Work
A small family seeks a reliable woman to handle home duties. Apply at once to Mrs A R Marsh at the southeast corner of Berkley and Ohio streets.
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A. R. Marsh
Berkley and
Ohio Streets
Local News Briefs From Lawrence and Vicinities
Ninety one years ago today vaccination was discovered. The Cyclones held a business meeting at the Rink. Chinese New Year marked the year 5778. Mrs Sanford welcomed a baby girl. A diphtheria case was reported at Quincy and Connecticut. Ejectment case Menn gary a. Seakster West et al. filed. Episcopal ladies host at Capt Strong’s 720 Louisiana. O N Chuir informal tea at Merchants National Bank Hall. Y M C A board meets tonight at 7 80. Miss A McAllister back to Vermont school. Old Wykulf pavement work on North Massachusetts. First Regiment band to give concert to fund instruments. G H Branscomb to address Y M Republican Club Feb 4. County clerks note treasurers for districts. Weekly Journal and Lawrence Tribune goes to press. Shakespeare event Feb 2 at High School for library fund. Ice put up delay. future from Kaw river unlikely. Mr Wm H Smith entertainments on psychology and mesmerism. gents only. Whitman Churchill recovering to resume duties. Unseasonably warm sun boosts Republican mood by 2000. Remains of Jas S McCann arrive. funeral at Oak Hill. Woman laments drug store delays over trifles. stamp purchased. SHILOH’s Cure for Croup and Whooping Cough sold.
Legislative Visitors At Kansas Universities And Haskell Institute
A legislative delegation from Topeka toured the State University and Haskell Institute. At the university they viewed the library and zoological, geology, and entomology exhibits, learned about mechanics and engineering, and enjoyed lunch with wild buffalo meat. At Haskell they heard speeches urging citizenship and education for Native students, reflecting pride in state institutions and the need for continued support.
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Museum of Natural History
Mechanical Engineering Department
Blake
Snow Hall
Dyche
Texas
Wisler
Haskell Institute
O. E. Learnard
Kansas
Moody
Indian school funding debate sparks call for federal aid
A discussion centers on restoring education for all U S wards, with critics noting only a quarter of Indian children receive school facilities. The Kansas State University visit is cited as evidence of the need for better educational oversight and funding.
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Senate
Education
Moody, Berrry
Richter
Carroll
Miami
Maker
United States
State of
Kansas
Cyclones of Lawrence Enter Inauguration Parade
In a letter to Washington officials, Captain Hughes of the Topeka Flame club criticizes Kansas for not sending a club to the March 4 inauguration while noting the Cyclones of Lawrence will attend and likely lead the procession. A separate notice mentions three prizes for a competitive drill: $750, $375, and $150, with the Cyclones aiming to win the first prize.
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Washington
Hughes
Topeka
Flamebeau Club
Harrison and
Morton
Lawrence
W. L. Bullene
Adams
Stockholders Meet Kansas Tanning and Shoe Co Board
Last night stockholders met in the Douglas County Bank building to elect a board of directors adopt by laws and two constitutions subject to amendments. A three member committee was named to select grounds for operations and the Walruff Brewery buildings northwest of the city will be used. Directors named: J D Bowersock J D Steep D C Imboden A G Menger J Herman A WerlkubIe J F Wilder A Henley and Geo Leis. A directors meeting Friday evening will elect officers and the gathering adjourned.
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Kansas Tanning and Shoe Company
J. D. Bowersock
Douglas County Bank
Walruff
J. Dbowersock
J. D. Steep
D. C. Imboden
A. G. Menger
J. Herman
A. Werlfkuble
J. F. Wilder
A. Henley
Geo. Leis
The Journal's Reception At The Press Rooms
A large audience of ladies and gentlemen attended the Journal's invitation to tour the press and job rooms last evening. For nearly two hours the office buzzed with curious spectators learning the mysteries of a print shop. Visitors departed elated by the experience and receptions will continue to offer future chances to view this West's most complete newspaper establishment.
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Journnal
Advertised Letters January 30 1889 List
Weekly post office notices uncalled letters for both Ladies and Ents categories include Bailey Mrs H G Corger Mrs Meallie Erber Mrs Rose Hammer Miss Hammer Miss Pauline Hutson Miss Elsie Jones Miss Mary B Miller Effie M Loseburg Miss Thompson L H Weaver Miss Estella E Wilson Mrs Lizzie White Sarah Wells Mrs Kate Watkins Lilah C Cornson Master Gfraline Fred Heiks Jonas Johnson H C Harvey Ruth Keith James J Robinson J Ventoosa Gracy Walter Wm H FOREIGN Miste Mine. Persons calling for above must say advertised giving date. Ossun SHanNnNon P. M.
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Miste Mine
Ossun Shannnnon
P. M
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Atchisor, Topeka & Railroad
Anta FE
Wes
California Express
Mexico
Arizons
Denver
Utah Express
Kinsley and Arkensas City Oil
Atlantic Express
Eastern Express
Kansas City Express
A. A. Robinson
G. T. Nicholson
Ticke
Ag’t. K.K. Tabor
Hicago, Santa FE & California Railway
Southern Kansas Railroad
Pasesenger
J.L. Barnes
Fr. K. Tabor
Ag’t
Union Pacific Railroad
Zaskic Express
Western Express
Wamego
Ance Cemees Atlantic Express
Waumego
Leavenworth
Pasenger
T .Shanklen
Emporia
Southwestern Railway
Carsenger
E. &. Davia, Agont
Ticketa
Eor
Caxrence
Hriband
Union
Allen
Mae
J.P. Rgr
Besa. T
Calvin Burnett
Douglas Cotnty
Sid
Wil. Whitney
Jane A. Blackman
Catatea
Dougan County
Sail Estate
Dis Horse
Thomasanna Blackman
Jane A Blackman
Lucretia P. Dunn
Vouglas County
EK. Dunn
Lucretia
P. Dunn
Michael Herning
Douglas County
Sait
Sarah H. Herning
Charles C. Carson
Mary E. Carson
Wm. van Vleck
Valentine
Harvey County
Peter M. Claussen
Seaman
Linn County
First Baptist Church
Henry Foster
Lansing, Mich
Col
O. H. Dorrance
Fred
Mr. R. I. Bucks
Historic
Bert Neal
Aspen
Colo
O. H. Singleton
Miasouri
Opera House
H. W. Henderson
P.S
Northwest
Frank
Woodruff
Cook
Gus Green
Alex Love
Will E. Spalding
T. D. Griffith
J. B. Stevens
H. C.smoody
Wambsugh
Matthew Arnold
Cyclones
Mrs. W. C. Sanford
Quincy and
Conoccticut Streets
C. A. Mengar Ya. Seakster, West
J. L. Bristow
Episcopal Ladies
Capt. Strong
Louisiana Street
O. N. Chuir
Merchants National Bank Hall
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Massachusetts and
Henry Streets
Leis’ Chemical Works
Massachusetts Street
First Regiment
Bowersock’s
G. H. Branscomb
Young Men’s Republican Club
Messrs. A. Barnhart
Martin Schuepflin
Willow Springs Township
W Brown
Wakarusa Township
Greenlee Ysterday
Weekly Journal
Lawrence Tribune
Kaw
Wm. H. Smith
Jeffersonian Club
Whitman Churchill
Old Sol
Kaneas
Jas. S. McCann
Ellsworth
City
Oak Hill Cemetery
King’s
Raymond & Dick
Shiloh
Strafion & Zimmerman
Legislative Visitors
Eldridge
Howard
Tucker
Price
Mount Oread
Kangas
Snow
Ellsworth County
Linn
L. L. Dyche
J. K. Wright
America
Samuel
Senator Swanson
Senator Moody
England
Ben Franklin
France
Joshua
Limerick
Winfield
Pratt
Mr. Elder
Wm. Penn
Robinson
Congress
Wldridge
Lippincott
Meru
White Mountain Malaga
Eldridge Honee
M. Con
Escaloped Oysters
Stockholders’ Meeting
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