Local items gathered by Jour nal reporters yesterday
A long list of brief notes from Lawrence activities includes travels of A Biggs to Portsmouth and Judge Barker to Coffee county, social plans at Congregational church, music by Bell's band at the roller coaster, and travels of many locals to Topeka, Emporia, and Lake Geneva. Telephone lines and university visits mix with road talks and a baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
A. Biggs
Portsmouth
Judge Barker
Coffee County
Ella Saunders
Ed. Russell
Dickenson
Dubuque
Yeaterday
Prof. Robinson
C. W. Sexton
Los Angeles
California
Bell
Cunningham
Western National Fair Association
David Fanton
Cartondale
W. H. Wales
Lyndon
East
G. H. Gray
Topeka
N. B. Leonard
Iowa State University
Sheriff Carmean
Fisher Road
Lecompton Township
Wilbur Midizon Square Company
Bowersock Opera House
W. B. Searle
H. D. McNeely
G. D. Moora
Civil Engineering Corps
Independence
Kansas
A. F. Allen
Vinland
Daily Journal
Miss Amspoker
Washington
Iowa
Hilladale
W. Howell
Burlingame
Lida Jacke
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
Jacke
Kangas
Lawrence Pipe Works Test Leads to City Mains Plan
Crawfordsville Indiana July 9 1886 addressed to Mayor Poehler Lawrence Kansas from Mo M Walker constructive engineer of Comegys and Lewis describes a test at Shelbyville Illinois as a success and pending tests at Warsaw scheduled for the 20th. He plans to proceed to Lawrence for council consultation on mains hydrants and pipe orders to be shipped between September 1 and November 15. Pump house plans near completion and site purchase pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poehler
Comegys & Lewis
Crawfordsville
Ind
Lawrence
Kansas
Drake Jr
Col
Comegy
Shelbyville
Illinois
Warsaw
Indiana
Col. Lockett
Col. Comegra
MO. M. Walker
Press Club Party Excursion To Kansas City Noted Guests
The Topeka press club excursion to Kansas City to witness the second game between the Detroit and Kansas City clubs drew a large turnout. Notable attendees included Jno Zerby, Jacob House, Elijah Mull, Belcore, James Bret, Nels Gostin, George Leonard, George Shimmons, B. Murry, Alfred Taylor, A. Oleson, Jack Watts, W. J. Finnatom, John Shurro, Hon. A. R. Greene, Philip Weitzenkorn, Harry Place, A. J. Dicker and wife, John Anderson, Thomas Johnson, R. Sear, P. T. Foley, George and Will Reynolds, J. T. Richey and wife, Wm. Bromer, Walter Howe, F. P. Burr, William McQuiston, George Tracey and wife, C. D. Parnham, John Barber, Dr. Abdelal, John Cooper, Earnest Cooper, Neal Donnelly, J. J. Quiggle, and Miss Nellie Eldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Arep
Kansas City
Detroits
Jno
A. R. Greene
Philip Weitzenkorn
Harry Place
A. J. Dicker
John Anderson
Thomas Johnson
R. 3. Sear
P. T. Foley
George
Will Reynolds
J. T- Richey
Wm. Bromersick
Walter Howe
F. P. Burr
William McQuiston
George Tracey
C. D. Parnham
John Barber
Dr. Abdelal
John Cooper
Earnest Cooper
Neal Donnelly
J. J. Quiggle
Nellie Eldridge
Rev Spencer energizes Methodist drive at city assembly
Rev Dr Spencer secretary of the church extension society preached and spoke to the Sabbath school, impressing Methodists and rallying support for church extension. Rev Mr Shinn of Searmans Chapel spoke in the evening. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Spencer
Church Extension Society
M. E. Church
Bichesters
Shinn
Searmans Chapel
Springeld
St. Monitor
Spencer
Bucklen
Barber Brs
S-bdawly
Death by self harm shocks community near Black Jack
A 44 year old farmer, Thomas Joseph, reportedly killed himself with a razor three miles south of Black Jack after requesting his wife accompany him to the orchard and pasture. A note near his pocket book contained alarming words about the children. The incident follows a period of marital strain. Joseph leaves six children and a wife. Post office notices list several names. property transfers and Chautauqua Circle plans are also noted in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Joseph
Black Jack
S. Stonebraker
Deak MimasDa
Thomas Jonson
Joseph
Police Notes Before Judge Moward and Court Briefs
Joseph Red was fined 25 dollars and costs for stealing two pounds of ham from A D Whitney and jailed in default. William Williams denied stealing a suit from John Ferguson. trial set for July 21 and he was jailed on default bond of 400 dollars. Warrants issued for Jenks and Sylvia Walker on assault and battery charges raised by Matilda Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moward
Joseph Red
A. D. Whitney
William Willams
John Ferguson
Ampest
Jenks
Sylvia Walker
Matilda Walker
Gun Club Scores Lead Into Post Shoot Roster
The Gun Club conducted its weekly clay bird shoot with several top scorers listed among the male participants. Scores ranged toward the upper end of the limit, featuring H. A. Babcock and L. Gibson among others, with detailed results partially obscured by OCR errors. A Temperance Rally by Prof. A. A. Hopkins and Mrs. Mary A. Lathrop is announced for the Opera House in Lawrence on Saturday the 17th at 6 o’clock p.m. with a gospel temper meeting Sunday at 5 o'clock. A merry party at Phi Gamma Delta includes Emma Blackinturn Emma White Mamie Lyons and others, with C H Lyons W Morgan and E L Ackler among the attendees. Ayer's Ague Cure is recommended as a remedy for malarial and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun Club
H. A. Babcock-casssseseveerseeensevenes
Lo. Wight
Aesesseeass L
Gibson
Earpesvees Eess MW
Reedy
Rees G. A. Graeber
A. Herning
Wm. Gibson
A. A. Hopkins
New York
Mary A. Lathrop
Michigan
Lawrence
Hopkins
Francis Willards
Phi Gam
Emma Blackinturn
Emma White
Mamie
Laura Lyons
Lillie WcMillan
Frank Hunt
Mamie Tisdsle
Kate Wilder
Julia Benedict
Messrs
C. H. Lyons
W. ¥ Morgan
E. L. Ackler
A. le Wilmoth
Yarsley White
Belvoir Fourth of July Celebrations and Local News
July notes from Belvoir and Twin Mound recount visits by Dr E H Waugh and a Colorado farm, plus a Mound View Grove Fourth of July picnic with speakers J J Hitt and others, singing, dancing, and refreshments. Twin Mound celebration reports crowd of about 1000, sermons, speeches by L J Beam, C C Blake, Charles F Spencer, Charles Curtis, and a 25 to 4 ball game against Kenos of Kanwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bs.vorm
E. H. Waugh
Cliatos
Weld County
Colorado
St. Vrain
Longmont
Mound View Grove
Om Deer Creek
Peom
J.J. Hitt
Topeka
Lawrence
Crist. Williams
California
First National Bank
John Mazon
Len Ice
Will Gress
Richland
Mound School House
Twin Mocs
Twin Mound
McKee
L. J. Beam
C. C. Blake
Charles F. Spencer
Charles Curtis
Pleasant Hill
Judge Ray
Echo Silver Cornet Band
Kenos
Kanwaukee
Twin Mound Nine
Vinland News Roundup Sparks and Small Town Notes
Stacking wheat cutting oats and timothy hay dominates Vinland activity while bonds draw lone votes from Baldwin City workers who planned to sell their ballots. Dr. Davin visits, Ottawa trip causes missed shifts, over a hundred Vinland residents travel there, and births bring more population. Fire on Louisiana street proves minor, with quick salvage and limited damage as local teams struggle uphill in heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinland
Kas
Osta
Timothy Hay
Baldwin City
Davin
Ottawa
Mary Peairs
Lyndon
Lawrence
H. B. Peairs
Park College
Alec O’brien
Doc
Kentucky
Alford
Louisiana Street
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Ye Price
Stroheast
Hararel Pratter Orange
Axa
Price Sekine PowdarCeo
St. Tou
Vclerk
GLEED
Attorneys At Law
National Bank Building
Thacher
Ofice Overtional Bank
Deen J. T. Stevens
Wells Fargo Express
SS. H. Pierson
Notary Public
Massachusetts
Ty Lawrence
Jo Ae Ee Ead Osepiu E. Riggs
Joana
de W. Hiley, M
Bridge Street
North Lawrence
C. H. 1. Brett
Eastern Star Bakery
S$. Steele
Reece
FR Smythe
Massachusetts Street
Reenel Wee
H. W. Howe
Crew & Co
Commodions
Bert
Co .E. Esterley
Woodward's Drug Store
Maezachusetts and
Henry Streets
Ores & Son
Dessera
Masaschubette Street
Crum
Steves
Masenehneetts Street
Banking
Poace
K. E. Bexsas
F. Mauch
D. Bowrrsocn
Douglas County Bank
Cornrsiondests—National Bank
Ranaas City
Chicago
Laclede Bank
St. Louis
Kouitz Bros
New York City
Tuacum
Hanter
the National Bank
A. Haptex
T. E. Newt
United States
Chichester
Frank Welch
Gends Springs
Edith Deming
Josie Hutchings
Prof
K. Stanley
Lee Legder
Wellington
Carl Wyler
A. D. Jacke
Fitch Reed
Moses Rumery
Emporia
A. H. Grieva
A. M. Richardson
Walter Howell and Son
Pittsford
J. M. Asher
Emporis
Bishop Ninde
Baldwin
Baldwin College
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
C. J. Woodward
Haskell Institute
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Robert L. Harper
Clinton
Missouri
Dallas
Texas
KSU
South
Kansas State Agricultural College
E. M. Shelton
Manhattan Bay
Breece
Massachusets
New Hamshire
F. Gleason
Jobn Charleton
L. A. Doane
Princi
Pally
Alton
D. P. March
North Connecticut Street
George H. Bucking
Whitehead
North Ohio Street
George W. Glick
Maraball Jones
Business
Board of County Commissioners
A. M. Blodgett
Paola
Henry Tisdule
Lula Snoddy
James D. Snoddy
Lacyque
Kanens
C. C. Blood
Pennerlvania
W. A. Rankin
Main Street
Wiles Emme R. Banks
G. M. Walker
Tennessee
Plymouth Church
P. J. Williams
Teachers’ Association
Williams
Snow Saga
University
Woodward's Corner
Douglas County Horticultural Society
Alfred Tarslor
Bismarck Grove
Dicker
Water Works
Press Club
Burrenton
Alice Dibb
L. H. Gardner
Sash M.goodman
May- Holmes
Evelynne Hutchinson
Alice Hill
Minnie Lawless
Jane
Mary
Adaline Stinnel
Frances
Adama
N- Carter
Elexander Kastner
Joseph Leavitt
David C. Love
J. H. Paper
Richard Saues
Henry Savage
Sunstrom
L. Williams
James Williams
A. T. Ward
Mathews Walker
L.L. Wilbem
Vetter
Oasun Shannon
P. M
Sinclairs Addition
John B. Arnett
Lysander H. Pierson
James G. Hass
George M. Jones
Andrew H. Mears
Wesley Beam
Henry Heffner
Chautauqua
Mias Odell Shakespeare
Goethe
Ayer
Belvoir
James Gross
Harry Pine
T. E. Vanpelt
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mam
Dr. Spinney
Spinney
Dr. S
DR. Spinney & Coo
Sas City
J. H. Glathart
Tiffany Bros. Boseies
Massachusetts St
A. L. Selig
General Insurance Gent and Adjuster
Life and Accident Insurance
State of
L. Selig
Lastrence
John Charlton
Continental
Franklin
Philadelphia
Sioa Tos. Co
North
Phila
Home of
Magara
Germania of
New Yor
Royal of
Chatcel
Money Point
Hugh Blair
Over City Dra
Moe Fbhunetta
Brookisn
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