Washington man dies after cold leads to sickness
In a noted farewell, a Washington resident refused medicine for a cold saying let it go as it came. He soon died after a brief illness. An advertisement urges keeping Dr. Seth Arnold's Hiller’s cough remedy on hand. The post office reports selling 9,1000 worth of stamps this month, including 1,400 in two coat stamps.
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Local items note heat rotting potatoes and misc town events
The column reports potatoes rotting nationwide from heat and drought, a debt at United Brethren church to be paid soon, a box of ginger snaps drawing a crowd after falling from a wagon, and an island misdescribed below a dam. It also mentions an ice cream concert for the Methodist church, a eloped couple in Kapane City, a marriage of two elderly people on the north side, a spouse departure to Leavenworth, and a Dr Harter tonic testimonial from Vermilion Ontario.
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Strayed Bay Filly With Distinct Markings Reward Offered
A bay filly, three years old with two white hind feet a white face strip and a small scar over the left eye is missing. A reward of 810.00 is offered to the finder upon delivering the mare to meet Lawrence Eas 1 8. Claree July 20 1887. Gleason & Whitman advertise a band loan fund from 500 dollars up at low rates for farmers and others to borrow before other arrangements.
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Twenty Years Record and Local Notices
Mahopac resident praises Dr Seth Arnold's Cough Killer after a twenty year cure claim. Vermont letter extols Dr Seth Arnold's Indian Vegetable Sugar Coated Pills. Bloomington News notes a damaged horse, wheat sales, horse sale, school marm question, dry weather, and oat yields. Lincoln visitor Austin Weekley and plow preparation for a corn crop also mentioned.
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Funeral for Henry T. Ross Draws Large Crowd in Church
A Sunday funeral for Henry T. Ross drew a large turnout, with Knights of Pythias conducting services at the home and grave in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Cordley led the ceremony as many who knew Ross since childhood attended, and a formal escort accompanied the casket. Also noted is a brief ad-like reference to editor Erastus B. Sutherland praising Allcock’s Porous Plaster for lung relief.
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Relic of 1855 Kan an drug store card in Lawrence
A framed 1855 business card from B. W. Woodward in Lawrence marks the oldest Kansas business. The Round Corner drugstore showcased a wide stock including drugs hardware and sundries. The piece highlights early frontier trade, prices rivaling St Louis, and the store’s enduring reputation for fair dealing and low prices.
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Honored Lawrence Post Office Clerk Henry R Rees Dies
Henry Thompson Rees, a lifelong Lawrence resident and longtime money order department chief clerk, died at 41 after a lifetime of faithful service and Christian faith. Born in Warren, Massachusetts, he moved to Lawrence in 1865, endured a spinal injury, and was a Charter Knight of Pythias. Funeral at Congregational Church conducted by Rev. Dr. Cordley.
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Haskell Institute shows strong quarter results and health
The Haskell Institute reports for the quarter ending June 90 1887 with 951 male and 483 female pupils, total 1434 in attendance, average daily attendance 214, 26 tribes represented, one death, and superior health. The notice excludes thirty six newly counted Jewish pupils.
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