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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1886

Page

3

Lawrence Daily News notes many locals in city on business

Col E S Jewett and Calvin Hart visit Lawrence on business while Pierson Bros mill runs day and night. Doctors report good general health, and numerous residents travel to Ottawa, Topeka, and Kansas City for affairs. The city plans a grand July 5 celebration with Gen Logan, a large crowd expected, and a reception and possible banquet arranged.

E. S. Jewett de Soto Calvin Hart Lecompton Albert Neese Richland Kansas City Greenlee Grant Township D. Pyatt Topeka Burlington W.h.brown Natural History Department University Hayde Minnie O’connor Chicago Shannon Wm. H. Smith D. H. Robinson Ottawa

Band boys prep for Ottawa trip and local events

Saturday report notes band members practicing nightly for Ottawa. A Garfield park camp meeting starts August 5 in Topeka. County line bridge inspection by commissioners and County Clerk White. Dr. Phillips operated on child Hulse ten miles north of Lawrence for a 2 tumor removal. Hon H P Wilson of Hass City owns 610 acres to harvest with three harvesters. S C Gilges reports Willow Springs wheat crop light but other crops good. rail bond support mixed, Willow Springs may vote against bonds.

White Captain’s Creek Phillips Hulse Lawrence H. P. Wilson Hass City S.C. Gilges Willow Springs Township Willow Springs

Rain and Visitors Mark Lawrence Journal News Week

Sunday edition notes a heavy rain and busy day in Lawrence with George Faxon’s return, farmers in town, a 60 sheep drive, and subscriptions rising for the Journal. Mentions Mary Borum, Bowersock elevator rebuilding, candidate Ros Bartlett, Dr Howland’s last Lawrence sermon, and a Baldwin City Sunday school gathering at Bismarck Grove.

Col Allen Buckner Baldwin City Bismarck Grove

Two Nuptials Reported in Local News Notes

Yesterday in Victor Iowa Henry H Ray a banker from Neligh Nebraska and May Lambertson Bierer were married by Rev J W Wright with a small group of guests. They planned a three week wedding journey then will reside in Neligh. A second rural wedding in the area notes Jones and a widow working to wed Mrs Sayed after a bold declaration by Smith. The report preserves names and local sentiment with no graphic detail.

Howell W. H. Parish Board of Regents Parish Kansas Denver Henry H. Ray Neligh Nebraska May Lambertson Bierer J. W. Wright Methodist Church Victor Iowa Mr. Stote J. S. Crew Mrs. Stote Mary Griffith Ray Burlington Lambertson Lawrence Fair Luna Occidental Sweet Morpheus Jones,Smith Sayed Jones Smith

IcelIcel Ice Delivery Offer by EIDEMILLER & Co

EIDEMILLER and Company announce readiness to deliver ice citywide. Customers are invited to place orders for ice delivery services throughout the area.

Eidemiller & Co

Bismarck Sabbath School Assembly Sets Second Session Opening

The Bismarck Sabbath School Assembly will run June 30 to July 9 at Bismarck Grove with 7:00 p.m. opening, daily lectures at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., music lessons led by A. C. Crance and assistants, and notable speakers including Bishop Ninde Bishop Bowman Dr. C. C. McCabe J. C. Hartzel D. D. Edward Thompson and others. July 5 is union day with thousands expected, special trains, fireworks, and Gen. Logan speaking at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. attendees urged to come, camp, and secure tents on site.

Bismarck Savbath Bismarck Grove A. C. Crance Mountain Lake Park Assembly Kansas Senator Blue Union A.O.U. W Assembly the Grove Gov. Riddle Capt. Waters Topeka Gen. Logan Douglas County Logan

University elects Arthur Marsh to English chair

Mr. E. C. Little announces the regents elected Prof. Arthur R. Marsh of Cambridge Massachusetts to the vacant chair of English Literature following a June meeting among over forty applicants. Marsh, Harvard endorsed and praised by President Elliott, is about 30, married, and will move his family here soon for the professorship.

E. C. Little Arthur R. Marsh Cambridge Massachusetts L. W. Spring Rgents Marsh Lippincott Harvarah College Elliott Harvard

Thirteenth annual conference of charities and correction

The thirteenth annual conference of charities and correction will meet in St Paul Minnesota from July 15 to 21. It will be well attended with practical papers and discussions. Reporter Isabel C Barrows of Boston will cover and edit the proceedings. Officers include President Wa H Neff of Cincinnati and an executive committee with members from Philadelphia Boston St Paul and other cities.

Wa. H. Neff Cincinnati Ohio D. C. Bell Minneapolis Minnesota W. F. Beasley Oxford North Carolina J. H. Estill Savanah Georgia Hastings H. Hart St. Paul A. O. Wright Madison Wisconsin O.C. McCulloch Indianapolis Indiana Philip C. Garrett Philadelphia Pennsylvania B. B. Sanborn Boston Massachusetts A. E. Elmore Fort Howard Fred. H. Wines Springfield Illnois

Banquet to General Logan Suggested for July 5

The city contemplates a banquet for General Logan on Monday evening July 5. Tickets at £2.50 to Leach would fund expenses, with the skating rink ample for attendees and balcony seating boosting revenue from non attending listeners. The committee is asked to consider these points.

Logan Leach

Fourth of July Celebration at Bismarck Grove

A. O. U. W. and G. A. B. plan a grand Fourth of July at Bismarck Grove with baskets, meals, and a full program. Procession forms at 9:39 a.m., Gen. McDevitt presides, Gen. Logan speaks, basket picnic at 1:00, raffles and music, addresses by Lieut. Gov. A. P. Riddle and Capt. Jos. G. Waters, G. A. R. fire, reception for Gen. Logan, fireworks by Lawrence Cyclones, ball at rink, and free admission for visiting A. O. U. W. members.

O.U. W Bismarck Grove Gen. McDevitt First Regiment John A. Logan Io Charze J. E. Rigas Reg Eon Rink

Fremont Joins Kit Carson Post G A R in Washington DC

General John C. Fremont is named as a comrade of Kit Carson Post G A R in Washington DC. The note recalls Prentice joining on February 1 1868 and helping form Kit Carson later named after him. It mentions Judge Perkins Gen Blunt among Kansas members and includes a relic receipt from 1869.

John C. Fremont Kit Carson Washington, D.C Judge Perkins Tri- Lune Marshal Prentice Kansas Gen Blunt Prentice Department of the Potomac G. Arb Washington, D. C C. T. K. Prentice Martin Casey

Grand Army Day joint program at Methodist Assembly

A note from L A Rudisill secretary announces a June 30 to July 10 Methodist Assembly at Bismarck grove with July 5 as Grand Army Day. Morning program organized by the Assembly, afternoon by A U W, band provided, and both groups will share decorations and cooperate in the day’s plan.

Methodist Assembly Bismarck Grove Grand Army Assembly L. A. Rudisill

South Lawrence Driving Park Meeting Sets Drive Plan

A meeting at the JOURNal office gathered driving park supporters for South Lawrence. S. H. Carmean was elected chairman and C. D. Dean secretary. A three member committee was appointed to locate a site and report at the next adjourned meeting. Col. Q. E. Learnard, Mr. Win. Evatt and A. P. Clarke were named to the committee. The group adjourned to meet Monday evening at the JOURNAL office.

South Lawrence Journal S. H. Carmean C. D. Dean Col Q. E. Learnard Win. Evatt A.P. Clarke

Installation of Officers at Blazing Star Lodge No. 75

Blazing Star Lodge No. 75 A F and A M installed its officers Thursday night in Farwest Lodge Room No 3 with Grand Master W D Mathews and Deputy Grand Master L King presiding. About 200 attendees enjoyed the event and refreshments. W M W H Pendleton S W Henry Henson J W Alex Reeves Deacon R Buffington Junior D Reeves Treasurer Jos Fonteroy Secretary Geo Gray Steward Robert Henson Tyler John Jones. Everybody admires hair and may possess it by using Ayers Hair Vigor.

Blazing Star Lodge No A. F A. M Farwest Lodge W. D. Mathews L. King W.M W. H. Pendleton S. W. —Henry Henson J. W Alex. Reeves R. .Buffington

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Ayer

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