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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1887
Page
7
Short, mixed-column bulletin noting property sales, bank staff changes, construction activity at the university grounds, water usage, cattle purchases from Kansas City visitors, a marriage ceremony in Topeka, wind storm damage, burglaries, and a fire loss near Liberty. Also mentions a Continental five dollar bill relic, stray horse pony thefts, and a required local reward.
A private note reports the sudden death of Memie Spring daughter of Prof L W Spring formerly of the State University now with Williams College Williamstown Mass She was seventeen and admired for her intellect and social grace Friends in Kansas where she lived four years mourn her loss as her parents face heavy sorrow noted among their many friends in their circle
Two men were charged with disturbing the peace and found guilty with fines totaling 51. Green Jobncom faced additional counts for carrying a deadly weapon and assault with costs of 20 and 35 dollars. A failed fund deposit led to a commitment. AB Small Leak era tech talk. August Olson reported a burglary of 12 to 15 dollars from a grocery store drawer. A partly open window and locked safe prevented larger loss. Two destitute women sought aid for Episcopal church members, later receiving tickets to Topeka after street appeals.
Four letters were advertised this week. I bia highlights good work. Frank Davis will vacation next week with William Freedhein taking his place. Sam Rice handles the special delivery letters. A new paper case is installed in the office. Carriers depart about thirty minutes earlier than before. Davis gains a new typewriter. Cyrun Crane manages the night shift efficiently. Front windows receive new awnings.
A young man named Yaples, employed by Capt Strong’s son, died after a hayfield accident on Capt Strong’s land northeast of town. He was crushed under wagon wheels when a horse spooked, died of spinal concussion, and his funeral followed under Haleyce Lodge I.O.O.F. burial at Maple Grove. two burglars unsuccessfully entered several homes that night, hinting at an organized gang.
Long council session in Lawrence considered water supplied by the Lawrence Water Works company and street repairs tied to water service. A resolution declared the water not meeting contract quality and authorized no payments for water after 50 days if standards aren’t met. Additional measures ordered to restore streets, define a market place, widen Adams Street, and establish sidewalk and parking rules amid a hot midsummer mood.
A varied perusal from a frontier era ranges from stray remarks on Burglars and fish kills along the river to critique of Frank Leslie's illustrated Lawrence edition. Citizens protest misrepresented city views, lament missing improved landscapes, and note local plans for corn gathering and upcoming picnics.
A fragment from a 19th century US newspaper describes Kemp’s Balsam for throat and lung complaints, King’s New Discovery for consumption, and Dr King’s New Bee for coughs. It notes a Kansas court adjournment, Lawrence population about 15 000, and Kemp’s trial bottle offered at Barber Bros Drugstore. Also mentions Barber age 2x Senator Steve Dorsey bankruptcy and Clay Center cattle sale upcoming.
The first car load of free street railway equipment has arrived from New Albany Tod. McPherson seeks United Brethren support for the Kingman project.
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