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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1887
Page
5
A July Topeka news summary reports burglaries in multiple homes including DP Eider and Wiliam Beale, a Topeka murder during fishing, and a sheriff record of Quantrell Raid certificates. It notes a self-inflicted shooting near Newton, property transfers, brick contracts for Dr Mottram, police hunts for suspects, and local civic notes plus health ads and a Newton pension story.
The article notes extreme heat with 100 degree days threatening corn yields, scarce water sources, and chinch bugs. It reports the death of Daniel Gormer, a resident of Eu dora, born in 1814 in Muskingum county Ohio, with survivors and funeral plans in Eudora. It also mentions Haverly's Minstrels praise and Eldridge House renovations, plus a serious fire burn accident to a three year old boy in West Lawrence and a missing father in Kansas City.
Delegates from G A R posts in Douglas County met at two oclock to organize a regiment. George B Lidgar chaired the meeting with William C Barnes Baldwin City Capt nominated colonel. S W Pearson nominated lieutenant colonel Joseph Blakely major and D A White surgeon. meeting adjourned.
A Sunday evening in North Lawrence describes a failed trunk removal plan by four local youths and two Yadles. The men fled when a shotgun was asked for by an elder, with one report of injuries and a possible river swim later dismissed as a hoax. The piece also notes railroads offering reduced county fair rates and reports the wedding of J Jordan Gibb to Maude Mansfield at Riverdale with a reception and six week wedding trip planned.
A tall night blooming cereus specimen with six blossoms opened from seven to midnight, straw colored petals nearly white and a strong delicate odor. The plant attracted much attention as the blooms reached nine to eleven inches across when fully developed.
Railroads announce one and one third fare round trip tickets from Wichita McPherson Hutchinson and intermediate points to Topeka July 19 to 28 with return July 29 Union Pacific matches Kansas price plus Chicago Rock Island offers one fare round trip Marshall's Military Band and Modoc Club to feature prominently Immense crowds expected Also a German named Vett arrested for selling intoxicating liquor described as cider police case pending bond set to appear before the police judge
Andrew Gleed, a porters’ mate from Wegner palace cars running between New York and Chicago, drowned at Pleasant Beach Onondaga Lake after entering the water with two companions. He disappeared while swimming, attempts to recover him failed, and officials suspected eel grass entanglement. The body was not found.
July meeting details recount an excursion denied by rail orders, a telegram delay, and the society occupying private grounds. Governor Robinson speaks on Lawrence history, the Emigrant Aid Society, and early Kansas settlement amid 1830s to 1850s debates. Fruit reports note a likely short apple crop and varied berry yields across orchards.
The meeting covered the Emigrant Aid Society role in Kansas resisting pro slavery laws, Governor remarks on law enforcement, and the growing free state influence. Reports on Indians criticise schooling, a damning note on human trafficking in arranging marriages, and agricultural updates including new irrigation methods and a worm control plan. Samuel Reynolds signed off.
A Kansas certificate to F W Read authorizes payment from the state on February 1, 1889 for 156 dollars. The coupon bonds total eleven, with varied payment dates and four percent annual interest. Governor Joan H. Martin signed the document on July 1, 1887 at Topeka. Lawrence Emporia Southwestern rail directors met and finalized a lease contract for the Lawrence and Emporia line, with plans to resume Cabrondale branch service.
Crum Johnson reports a healthy water well on the farm and the creamery progress is good. Dr. Perrine left to pursue a better question. Vinland proves a healthy place for doctors. Corn suffers from drought. rain is badly needed. A social gathering at Hon John Waltonen’s Friday evening brought refreshments and cheer. A Western Base Ball league meeting in Kansas City discussed ousting officers at Leavenworth, nullified here, with umpire pay raised to 30 dollars and a half per week. Wichta club may fill Leavenworth vacancy after withdrawal.
Mrs Margaret Kennedy born October 1900 in Manchester Ohio lived in Brown County Ohio before 1845 and later moved to Illinois then Kansas. She survived by ten children seventy nine grandchildren forty six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. A devout Republican and prohibitionist, she joined the Christian church in 1837 and remained active until her death on July ith nearly 87 years.
Notice that BARBER BROS and partners BARBER, P B, filed July 20 1887 with the Douglas County Probate Judge for a permit to sell intoxicants only for medical mechanical and scientific purposes at 900 Massachusetts Street Lawrence Second Ward Douglas County Kansas. The judge set Monday August 2 at 10 oclock A M in his office for the bearing of said petition.
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