Sunday School Assembly Proceedings at Ramses Kansas
The M E Sunday School Assembly met at 2 PM with President Rev. Wm Stevenson presiding. Officers elected on second ballot include Vice President J A Hyden and Dr J Botkin, with L A Rudisill as Secretary and P T Rhodes Treasurer. Resolutions created a theology department and thanked Bishop Ninde, Bishop Bolyman, Gen John A Logan, and others. Propositions to locate the assembly for ten years were tabled for executive decision. Evening services featured Bishop Bowman discussing India and a large Chautauqua attendance at Bismarck with lectures on St Paul and the Freedman's Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninds
M. E. Sunday School Assembly
Rev. Wm. Stevenson
H. W. Chaffee
W. L. Morris
Wm. Stevenson
J. A. Hyden
South Kansas
J. Dr. Botkin
Southwest Kansas Conference
D. D. Campbell
Northwest Kaneas Conference
L. A. Rudisill
Topeks
P. T. Rhodes
C. M.biggle
C. T. Durboran
D. C. Swartz
Prof. Graham
J. M. Miller
W. HH
Underwood
A. J. Coa
S. E. Pendleton
Kansas
James Marvin
A.J. Car
E. Pendleton
W. H B. Cline
Sunday School Assembly and Normal Institute
M. E. Church of Ramses
Wm. A. Spencer
Church Extension
Ninde
Bolyman
John A. Logan
Preston B. Plumb
Gen. Logan
Col
Allen Buckner
Washington
Assembly
Salina
Winfield
Boulder Springs
Topeka
Tme
Bonner Springs
Bowman
St. Louis
India
Europe
Taylor
Biswarcx
H. C. de Motte
Bishop Bowman
J. B. Young
A. M
St Paul
Iset Dey
J.C. Hartzell
Freedman’s Aid Society
Tabernacle
Laura A. Lockwood
Lawrence
Mary A. Davis
M. E.church
Chico
Robert M. Scott
Tola
H. C. DeMotte
A.J. Cole
J.C. Walker
O. N. Maxson
J. W. Anderson
C. N. Riggle
Blanche Rig
M. E
Bismarck Grove
A Suitable Surprise For W C Lawrence At Choir Rehearsal
Last evening the central Baptist church youth group surprised tenor W C Lawrence with a large Oxford Teacher's Bible as thanks for two years of service. About twenty five people attended and later they were treated to ice cream at E C Mull parlors hosted by George Mull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
W. C. Lawrence
Oxford
Lawrence
Baptist Church
E. C. Mull
George Mull
Runaway Carriage Crash on Massachusetts Street
Last evening near J A Daille’s line a light wagon led horse was struck by Mr Buckingham’s carriage. Buckingham’s carriage toppled as the frightened driver leaped away, both carriages badly damaged. One horse fled with a single wheel, a bay rake in front of Achnings broken. Mr Gatch was run over but escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gatch
Massachusetts Street
J. A. Daille
Funeral of Mrs Roxie Miller Houston in North Lawrence
The funeral of Mrs Roxie Miller Houston, held at 3:30 yesterday in Oak Hills cemetery, drew a large crowd in North Lawrence. Rev T F Morris led the service for a life marked by patience and kindness, mourned by a devoted husband and many friends. Ayer's pills are endorsed by physicians in unrelated ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Roxie Miller Houston
North Lawrence
T. F. Morris
Oak Hils
Geologic Survey Party Camped at Eldridge House for Map Work
United States Geological Survey officials led by John H. Renshaw and H L Baldwin arrive at the Eldridge house to spend a week outfitting for a national geographic survey. The project aims to produce a detailed atlas at one mile to the inch, showing elevation, terrain, towns, roads, and sections across all states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Eldridge House
John H. Renshaw
H. L. Baldwin
George T. Hawkins
E. C. Quackenbush
Peters
E. T. Perkins
W. H. Herron
Massachusetts
United States Coast Survey
Coast Survey
Blue Mound
Eckman Station
Kansas City
Kansas
Brookville
Hunnewell
Northern State Inc. Ia
Board of Education Elections and 1887 schedule set
The Board of Education met at the Central school building with Dr. Cordley presiding. A plan was approved for a 32 week school year starting September 13 and running to December 18, resuming January 3 1887 for 18 weeks to May 7 1887, with rule revisions and new certifications announced. Several staff appointments and janitors were elected, with some positions left to fill after divisions, and adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Central School
Cordley
Nellie Sands
J. B. Moore
E F. Stanley
John Chariton
Lawrence C. & C. Co
Lawrence Journal. Co
G. Gregg
Isbors
Ca. Johnson
Labor
T. N. Graham
Annie E. Wood
Laura E. Lockwood
Fatal Accident Claims Life of Local Worker
David Miller 22, employed by Mr. Johnson, lived ten miles southeast of town. While examining an old breech loading needle gun found in a granary, the weapon discharged when Miller placed the butt on the ground and looked down its barrel, the ball entering his left cheek and injuring the brain, killing him instantly. A small boy witness summoned help, but he too died before assistance arrived. Doctors Miller and Morse arrived and filed a death report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Miller
Johnson
Miller
Morse
Coronado Lodge No 24 Installs Knights of Pythisas
Sir Knights Coronado Lodge No 24 is formed with forty members, led by Gen J H Lyon of Leavenworth. Officers elected for the term include Harry Schaum as Lieut Com and Vv H J Clannon as Right of Sentinel, with Cooper as treasurer. The lodge is expected to gain prominence among state lodges.Lawrence Tea Store advertises O G Jays Mocha Coffees at 917 Massachusetts Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado Lodge
Knights of Pythisas
J. H. Lyon
Leavenworth
Harry Schaum
Death by own action upholds a railway accountant’s fate
Richard Jones an English Canadian ex railway auditor who worked for Canadian Pacific and other lines died by his own hand in Chicago. He left a letter to a friend mentioning small debts and his intent to donate his body to a medical institution. The note references gambling whisky debts and a wish to explain his mental and physical failures. The article also mentions public notices praising citizens Canfield and Woodward and criticizes overgrown trees in Central Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jones
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Michigan Central
Canadian Southern
Grain Trunk
Chicago
America
CusReey—Goodwin
Hallowed
State
Wabash
Neufest
Canfield and Woodward
Central Park
Advertisement Prize For County Pupils
Douglas County pupils may write a short general advertisement for Indiana Cash Grocery with up to fifty words. The best entry wins ten pounds in gold, second place five pounds. Entries judged by local paper editors. winner announced July 15, 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Cash Grocery
Douglas County
W. Chalfant
the Tribune
Col. Learnard
Journal
Osbun Shannon
Gazette
Indiana Cash
Bayxiess Mercantile Co
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Ayer
J. B. Jones
Kate Williams
A. J. McAllister
M. A. Thompson
Mattie Hyde
L. E. Lockwood
Messrs
L. A. Stebbins
Mesdames
Julia A. Gothand
A. E. DeMare
J. Johnson
Ir. Johnson
Gregg
McCague
Lawrance
Dick Jones
Jones
Toronto, Grey & Bruce Railway
Credit Valley Railway
Canada
Southern Kansas
Bill Frye
Indians Street
Mrn
Frye
Geome
Goodrich
Brockeleley
Bright
Ely
Media
Record
Thia
Mks
Els
Driggs
Clay St
Bloomington
Maggie
Boston
Sanford
Porter Cave & Chemical Co
Potter Drug & Chemical Co
Parker
Circulara Free
ELY Bros
Druggiste
Owego
N. Y
Tutt’s
Murray St
Ile Dre
Expresa
Murray
New New
L. D
Pai Panacturers
Ament King
Enid Bietor
Chicago Scale Co
Steferton St
Chicago, Jr
Pat Eis
Iu Gentrale Besar
Miata Ptt
Cares Dyspopais
Lees Lees
Apetite
Leas Ous Prestraiies
Layties | Pharmacy Co
ST. ‘Leus
Kan
Leonard & Hamlin
Aino
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Col Grew
Batton and Lace
Mathey Caylus
P. Lew Nork
Prom Roy Ot
Te Capaules
Gapsules
Eran. Gronkt Brswing Sie & Crew
Ewer Weads
Wedinkcs F. Oy
Teleau
Michigan
Wellows Falta
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