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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1886

Page

5

Palmyra railroad bonds on ballot and local events

The county board will meet Friday to canvass Palmyra railroad bonds. Lawrence farmers harvest grain with twine binders. Governor Martin speaks at Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen reunion. Local exploits include excursions, court suits, and civic improvements. various visits, picnics, and a large concert by Signor Liberati and Prof. Sherwin.

Palmyra Lawrence Governor Martin Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman Leavenworth St. Joseph’s Church Col. Hicks Sampson Berry Geo. B. Edgar J.H. Luse Coffeyville Kansas Conference Methodist Protestant Church Hulse Phillips

Local Notes and Arrivals from the City Journal

Mrs. Miller arrives home S. B. Hynes heads to St. Louis farmers harvest in progress city library open Saturday evenings quiet week Subscribe for the JOURNAL 15 cents Keep doors locked over coming weeks Ollie Halderman returns from Wichita Mr Mull back from Ottawa Judge Barker travels to Topeka Bowersock elevator gets first coat of paint J L Leeds passes through toward St. Louis Railings around post office repainted W T Gairns visits St. Joe T E Lanphere and wife head to Galesburg Illinois Bud Duback to Topeka as Jersey languishes Walter Bonney visits J H Bell Boston Kissinger and Thomas Ford in town Superintendent J L Barres on trip to Cherryvale W H Pendleton returns from New Mexico and Colorado

H. F. Smith Kansas Lola Bell Clitherall Minnesota Lawrence Minneapolis Lake Minnetonka Minn Dolly Graber Free Harrington Mike Reedy Graber Journal Office H. W. Howe Monard Ridgeway Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Woodruff Salida Colorado Logan Col. Buckner Washington John A. Logan Ile Will Harbaugh Asylum Harry Gangner E. W. Stark Nellie Mallison Lola Mallison North Lawrence Palmyra Bowersock J. L. Leeds St. Louis W. T. Gairns St. Joe T. E. Lanphere Galesburg Ilinois Bud Duback Topeka Jersey Walter Bonney South Bend Indiana J. H. Bell Boston Kissinger Thomas Ford

Probate Judge Foote Grants Marriage Licenses List

Probate Judge Foote issues marriage licenses to Charles Beiermann of Douglas County and Anna Paulina Klusémerer of Douglas Co. Also James White of Linwood and Ana Elizabeth Brunk of Linwood licensed. names listed in the court records.

Judge Foote Ann Elizabeth Brunk James White Linwood, Kas Foote Charles Beiermann Douglas County Anna

BISMARCK ASSEMBLY DESCRIBES SLEEPING QUARTERS AND TALKS

L A Rudisill secretary notes the Sunday School Assembly will use the main building and agricultural hall for sleeping quarters with muslin partitions. Tents and bedding arrived. the art hall hosts the advanced normal class. large boarding halls serve first-year class. Provisions will be delivered daily on grounds. Speakers include Rev J B Young and A B Jetmore. Bishop Mallaien, Dr Butler, and Chancellor Lippencott cannot attend, while Bishop Ninde and Bowman will fill engagements. General Logan expected on Independence Day. Gov Foraker and Senator Plumb may attend. G A R posts present. U P railroad offers one fare round trip. Assembly opens tonight at 8 o'clock with welcome address and music.

L. A. Budisill Sunday School Assembly Tabernacle Bishop Mallalien Butler Lippencott Ninde Bowman Butters J.B. Young Blue A. B. Crance Mountain Lake Park Bismarck Logan Bismarck Grove Methodist Episcopal Church E. C. Mull Junction City Minneapolis Winfield Olathe Oskaloosa Wyandotte Edwardsville A. J. Cole L. A. Rudisill W. L. Morris Grantville Wm. Stevenson J. W. Deel Kansas City J. B. Young A. B. Cronce Pennsylvania Gen. Logan Senator Plumb Gov. Foraker Ohio Ottawa U. P

Forest Park excursion to Ottawa described by JOURNAL reporter

The JOURNAL reports a pleasant S K railway ride to Ottawa for Forest Park near the Southern Kansas line. Forest Park is described as a fine, well kept grove with new buildings and floral grounds. The assembly draws about two thousand daily. an excursion is urged for tomorrow, with a 9 a.m. train and a timely return.

Journal Reliable S. K Ottawa Forest Park Southern Kansas Railway

Kansas breeder tops trotting horse reputation in 2:30 list

Of all the Kansas breeders of trotting horses, Mr. E. A. Smith, proprietor of Norwood Stock Farm in Lawrence, has the best reputation to date. It is uncertain how many offspring of Almont Pilot and Sesalskin Wilkes will reach the 2:30 list soon. Both lineages are speed oriented.

Kansas E. A. Smith Norwood Stock Farm Lawrence Almont Pilot Sesalskin Wilkes Dunton

Obituary Notice for Miss Eliza Mena 81st Year

At 1 o clock a m Tuesday June 29 1856 Miss Eliza Mena in her 81st year. Funeral this afternoon at 2 30 from the residence of her niece Mrs Alex Love 516 Ohio between Pinkney and Pennsylvania streets. Friends invited. She was estimable and charitable and has gone to reap a crown in glory.

Mena Eliza Mena Nice Alex. Love Ohio Pinkney Pennsylvania Joss

Teaching Self Control In The Schoolroom

An animated discussion yesterday morning, led by Prof Sweet, covered methods to teach self control. Points urged include exercising self restraint in class, impressing students with the importance of firm action, developing will power, and showing that rules are for their good. Three more teachers joined the effort, with institutes progressing smoothly and aims to qualify and finish competent instructors for the young, deserving public encouragement.

Sweet

Miss Allers Sunday School Class Enjoys North Lawrence Outing

Miss Allers Sunday school class of the United Brethren church enjoyed a royal holiday yesterday. The children rode street cars from North Lawrence to South Park for games and a picnic dinner on the grass, then visited the University before returning home in the evening.

Aller United Brethren Church North Lawrence South Park

Lawrence Gun Club Enjoys River Outing

Lawrence gun club members took a river trip about one mile from town yesterday for an enjoyable outing. Ten members, described as jolly fellows, practice every Tuesday afternoon with twenty shots per session. Notable participants include Oscar Wright, B. Herning, R. J. Petty, Dolly Graber, M. Reedy, and R. W. Earp.

Lawrence R. W. Earping Oscar Wright B. Herning R. J. Petty Dolly Graber M. Reedy

Alberta Lawrence Kansas Post Office Missing Letters Listing

Weekly notice from Lawce e Kansas post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending June 30 in LADIES and GENTS lists including Corel Allie Griffith Mrs Wm Herr Mrs Mellie Hunter Mrs Nellie G Hutch Mrs Mary Longanecker Maurice Lewis Mrs C Mitchell Mrs Sarah Monroe Mrs Nellie Ray Miss Lizzie Smith Miss Pettie Stewart Miss Mary E Schnackenberg Miss Wison Misa Rhodie Lena White Mrs Abrahams and GENTS list includes Davis Mr Ruthor Estues Mr Wm Frasure Mr Frank Griffith Wm Howard John Hagie J W Ingraham E J Jenning Edward Jones Mr WF ball Paris J Ko Hes Wm H Reed G With E L Taubman J B wt Kitney Mr JP Williams David PaCKaGES Sarah Duston advertised letters must be called for with date. Osban Shannon P. M.

Corel Allie Griffith Wm Herr Mellie Hunter Nellie G Hutch Mary Longanecker Maurice Lewis C . Mitchell Sarah Monroe Nellie Ray Lizzie Smith Pettie Stewart Mary E Schnackenberg Miss Wison Misa Rhodie Lena White Abrahams

Bold Robbery at North Lawrence House By Mysterious Visitor

A Monday afternoon burglary at the North Lawrence House involved a well dressed, elderly man with a gray beard who stayed there the previous day. He entered William Wilcox’s room, stole a silver watch a gold ring a penknife and seventy five cents, then left claiming he had settled with the owner and was seen no more. He gave no clue to his destination and police have yet to locate him.

North Lawrence House North Lawrence William Wilcox Wilcox

Woman's cure for female complaints promises relief

A lady long tormented by severe female ailments reports full recovery using her self-administered remedies after doctors failed. She offers free recipes and directions, sent sealed to any interested woman who writes with a 2 cent stamp to Mrs. W. C. Hates, 658 Broadway, New York, mentioning the paper.

W. C Broadway N. Y

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