The Rail Era Boy and the Expanding West
Charles Dudley Warner in Harper's Magazine imagines a new race shaped by railway life. A seven year old Pullman traveler embodies motion driven civ ilization as the West opens to unmatched horizons. The essay links the inter state commerce bill and possible divorce law to a mobile, forever moving society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erican
Great
West
Mora Wal
Cap
Wong
Great West
Bowie
Ariz
Jim
New Mexico
Kansas Magazine
Denver
Charles Dudley Warner
Harper's Magasine
Gretna Green in Camden Clergy Marry Vast Numbers
The Chicago Times notes that many U S state clergymen perform large marriage volumes with high fees. It cites Dobbins Sleeper Jeisler and Bagley as examples and suggests Camden clergy earn up to twenty five thousand dollars annually from the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Gretna Green
M. J
Dobbins
J. J
Sleeper
Episcopal
Jeisler
Methodist
Isaac W. Bagley
Altoclergy of
Camden
Chicago Times
Various Curious Snippets From A Busy Era
A collection of short items notes on daily life science oddities and traveler observations. Topics include farm pest control with bulldogs, a horse entering a sleeping home, atmospheric shifts tied to earthquakes, cactus water purification, cycling health benefits, a bee’s drink problem, hypnotism stories, locomotive life expectancy, a Texas shootout, and rail and banking opinions plus classroom humor and shipboard scenery from the Straits of Magellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Connecticut
Berlin
Sonora
Arkansaw
Foote
Berrillon
England
United States
James Taylor
Colorado
Atlanta Constitution
Boston
New York
Straita of Magellan
Smith's Sound
Lawrence County orders restrain livestock and alcohol permits
Douglas County Kansas Board of County Commissioners issues an order restraining confinement of animals and sets dates for enforcement from March to August 1687. Notices include publication in the Lawrence Journal and hearings on liquor permits for medical and scientific use at Barber Pharmacy. Also records probate appointment of T. B. Eldridge estate administrator, Lida Weldridge.
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Kansas
Wright
Wicks
Cran Gounty Games Stoners of
Dospan Sounty
Ated
Ieee
Board of County Commissioners
Posshe
Lawrence W
Lawrence Kanesa
John Walton
Joel S. White
County ‘Chere
State OF Kansas
Dovaras Covstr
Douglas County
Board of County
Lawrence
Jour
Masaachusetts Street
Sal County
O. P. Barber
John Barber
Barber Bros
N. D
Clarkson Reynolds
Wi Roe
John Blac
Saldmyrea Township
Douglas
Board of County Commssionere
Alipereona
Lupe
Falmyra
Dongiss
Lawrence Weekly Journal
John, Walton
J.E. McCoy
WM Draper
Joel White
County
Ciarity
Doverns
Jocenaz
Notice of Appointment as Administrator of Palmer Estate
On June 17 1887 the Probates Court of Douglas County appointed and qualified George J Barker as Administrator de bonis non of the estate of Daniel W Palmer late of Douglas County deceased. All interested parties are notified to govern themselves accordingly.
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Douglas County
Kansas
Ona
William N.scott
J. G. Haseble
Probste Court
Sae
Daniel W. Palmer
George J. Barker
T-2
Swat
Wee
Stephen
Horton
Charles Chadwick
Administratrix Appointed for Robert L Frazer Estate
The Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas appoints and qualifies Rolay Rage as Administratrix of the estate of Robert L Frazer late of Douglas County deceased on June sixteenth 1887 All parties interested are notified to govern themselves accordingly
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Douglas County
Kansas
T. B. Eldridge
LIDA W_ ELDRIDGE
Otice
Robert L. Frazer
Estate of Kam cichegaby notice in Douglas County Kansas
Notice in the matter of the estate of Kam cichegaby of Douglas County Kansas. The probate court appoints and qualifies the executor of the will annexed of William Zimmerman of Douglas County and Germany, deceased. All interested parties are advised of proceedings and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Kansas
Kam Cichegaby
Douglas County
Danine
William Zimmerma Ate
Germany
Widow Elizabeth P. French Estate Proceedings Here
Notice states that an administrator is appointed for Elizabeth P. French late of Douglas County. Document outlines will creation, qualification of the administrator, and the court action to govern estate matters. Proceeding details indicate on this date the administrator takes action regarding the will and estate administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dia
Andes
Kanena
Elizabeth P. French
Douglas
Botion
Notice of Final Settlement for Amos Graber estate
Final settlement notice announces the administrator P. A. Dolbez will discharge as administrator of Amos Graber, deceased. The Probate Court of Dow requests all claims and parties to present their interests by August date. June 8, A. D., 19.
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Amos Neba
Rte
Dow
P. A. Dolbez
Amos Graber
Estate of Ada Francis Beum Creditors Notified
In the matter of the estate of Ada Francis Beum creditors and all interested parties are notified that an application will be made to the court for settlement of the estate. The proceedings seek authority to proceed with the administration and related duties dated 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Francis Beum
Canara 3
Ieee
Te Bastaas
Onid
Pp Prose
Imines Stor
Mator
Ada Francis Ream
Fragmented notes on religion and education from public opinion
A collage of religious reflections and educational notices references Moravian perspectives on fear of the devil, Whittier quotes, church membership in Samoa, Cornell lecture seating, New York Chinese mission Sunday schools, Oxford University finances, and a Catholic mission reporting conversions. It also mentions James M. Baldwin and a humorous college class gift.
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Mr. Whittier
Samoan Islands
Cornell
New York
Oxford University
James M. Baldwin
Princeton
Lake Fo University
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America
Estelling
D. T
Roots
Anna
Simmons
J. Hi. Zeilin &O
Philadelphia
Louisville
A. H. Suracer
Richmond, Ey
Harter
DR. Harter Medicine CO
ST. Louis
Kaskine
F. A. Miller
East 157Th Street
Malliday St
Jersey City
Jashine
Kaskine CO
Warren St
Express CO
Dorby
Nors
THE
Magnetic Appliance CO
Dearborn St
Chicsgo
Ill
Warner Bros
Condecostec
J.G. Bards
C. Lawrence
Kas
Joney
Mainn Street
Hugh Blair
Kae
Ziddress
Worth
Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo N.Y
Pierce
Gruggisia
Vree
Star Nurseries
Wilhelm
Laks Minnetonka, Minn
Philadelphia Trusss Co
Basder Bros
Massachusa
C.w.straton
B.w.woodwanl
Manufactory
Ciol Enats
Creet, Philadelphis
Board of Pardons
John W. Chamberlain
M. H. Rogers
Barclay
Thomas Oliver
Thomas
Oliver
Jane
A. D
Lei
Joel
WE Films
New Oreand
Hiawathi Academy
Atchison Canning Factory
Religious and Educational
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