Local items from Lawrence and vicinity highlight rebuilding and plans
W L Stanley of Clinton filed four wolf scalps with the county clerk. H C Patterson of Vinland prepares materials for a new creamery. A surveying party completes a second MK & N road line through Eudora Hesper Edgerton to Paola. Ward Harmon to Topeka asylum. Deichman building and Montgomery’s store rebuilt sturdier. Mrs George Bracket escapes injury when wagon wheel strikes her buggy. Pacific mills nearly double capacity with roller process. County Clerk White drafts farm statistics for state report. Douglas County Normal Institute set for August 8 with Baker University’s Prof W S Graham leading. J W Stailey of Garden City visits Journal, plans excursion for June 3 to Garden City.
Death notice for Edith T Barbour in San Francisco
In the city May 6 Edith T Barbour beloved daughter of Charles and Ellen Barbour a Kansas native aged 23 years 10 months and 16 days Mrs Barbour known as Helen Potter daughter of Otis Potter of this city spent her school days in Lawrence where she has many warm friends who sympathize with her in her affliction
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San Francisco
City
Edith T
Charles
Ellen Barbour
Kansas
Old Quincy High School Picnic Announced at Bismark Grove
The 1857 1858 Old Quincy High School under principal C L Edwards plans a picnic at Bismark Grove on June 3 Invitations go to committee members teachers and scholars of that date and city schools through August 21 1863 Interested attendees should send their names to John P Ross committee chairman to receive invitations.
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Old Quincy High School
C. L. Edwards
Bismark Grove
John P. Ross
What would the world do without Dr Pierce’s Favorite Beecrel
The essayist questions the idea of writing on the female subject without including women. He argues the world cannot exist without women and reframes the inquiry as what would the world do without the physician Dr Pierce’s remedy for female weaknesses.
Death of Bertie Perkins Four-Year-Old in Diphtheria
Bertie Perkins oldest son of Mr and Mrs L H Perkins died last evening at 6 30 of croupous diphtheria He was a bright four year old boy and greatly beloved by his grieving parents Sympathy pours in from many friends Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Bertie
L. H. Perkins
G A R Council Decides Against State Reunion Topeka
Capt I W Stone reports unanimous vote except for his dissent against holding the state reunion this year due to proximity to the national encampment. The council approves free musical groups for St Louis travel with self funding by bands. Modocs and Knight Templar band pledge costs. Lawrence drum corps urged to be represented with local support sought.
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I. W. Stone
Council of Administration of the
Grand Army of the Republic
Topeka
Capt.Stone
St. Louis
Modocs
Modecs
John Martin
Council Grove
Knight Templar Band
Emporia
Lawrence
Noted Plymouth Church Member Dies in Michigan
Mrs. Anna Carpenter Galpin died near Ann Arbor on May 17 1887. She lived earlier in Lawrence with sister Mrs. H S Pike and joined the Congregational church in 1870. Her Michigan home limited church access yet she remained active here sending a letter read at Plymouth church roll call last December. She leaves a husband and three children, mourned by many who recall her warm heart and church work.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Frank P. Galpin
Galpin
Anna Carpenter
Lawrence
H.S. Pike
Congregational Church
Michigan
Plymouth Church
Fire destroys house of August Martin west of town
About 5 PM Wednesday a fire swept the house of August Martin ten miles west of town. Mrs Martin had gone to the field when the two children, left alone, started the blaze. The oldest child ran for help but died fifteen minutes later. the infant, about one year old, died soon after. Mrs Martin collapsed and is reported critically ill. The farm and building, owned by J. L. Jones and rented by Martin, burned completely and were insured for $800 with A. L. Selig.
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August Martin
J. L. Jones
Mr. Martin
A. L. Selig
Lawrence Citizens Plan General Kansas City Excursion
The Lawrence chamber report urges a city wide excursion for Kansas City residents led by citizens rather than the chamber. A six hundred invitation plan, a ten car train, private conveyances, a dinner and a University chapel reception are proposed with multiple committees named for arrangements, finance, transportation, decoration, and reception. Also notes humorous dinner remark by Lady Harcourt and a 79 year old resident walking forty miles.
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Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Lawrence
Elan
University
George
J. Barker
G. Grovenor
O. E. Learnard
J.S. Barnes
J. D. Miles
J. D. Bowersock
Albert Hadley
Q. W. E. Griffith
Chas. Robinson
S. QO. Thacher
Samuel Riggs
Osbun Shannon
Jas. Marvin
J. A. Lippincott
J. B. Watkins
Geo. Shearer
J.S. Crew
John K. Rackin
Geo. Innes
I. N. van Hoesen
M. Newmark
J. M. Walker
R. D. Mason
L. Buliene
D. L. Hoadley
Wm. T. Sinclair
F. M. Perkins
B. W. Woodward
Transportation
George Lele
Henry Tisdale
B. A. Ambler
T. 5
Sweeney
H. 8
Clarke
Benaast
Alfred Whitman
A. Eldemiller
A. C. Killam
Wim. Evatts
Mra
S. B. Prenties
A. H. Whitcomb
C. L. Edwards
C. i. Hoyt
Jos
E. Ricgs
Prof
Marvin
J. H. Bell
John Hutchings
Mabel Gore
A. D._ Weaver
Chas. Chadwick
Geo. Hunt
Wm. Bromelsick
H. L. Raymond
Abe Levy
D. Pp. Asher, Jr
Field
Leo. Steinberg
J. A. Dailey
J. Mull
Adam Armstrong
Geo. Gould
S.h.carmean
A. Storm
J. H. Shimmons
M. R. C. Johnson
F. W. Barteldes
Alfred Deichman
A G. Menger
J. G. Sands
C. Achning
W. H. Pendleton
Hermann Hase
John
F. W. Jaedicke
John Chariton
C. T. EK. Prentice
A. L. Selig
Jno. Sullivan
Special cattle and sheep prizes announced for Bismarck Fair 1887
The Bismarck Fair 1887 lists liberal premiums and special offers from breeders across Kansas Missouri and local associations. Col W A Harris offers 100 for the best bull and five progeny of Thorough Bred Short Horns, W M D Lee offers 100 for Aberdeen Anguss herd, Col H M Vaile offers 100 for top gain per day over forty days with weights verified by a justice of the peace, and H V Pugsley offers one registered Merino ewe and five ewes for best ram. Details cover age limits weighing, testing and participation rules.
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Bismarck
W. A. Harris
Linwood
Kansas
H. V. Pugsley
Plattsburg
Missouri Merino Sheep Breeders Association Register
Hesper Notes On Local Prospects And Visits
Farmers here enjoy bright prospects while Prof Irvin Stanley of Hesper Aenerage handles business in Lyon county. Several boys attended the Salvation Army meeting in Eudora Tuesday evening. The Missouri Kansas Nebraska railroad surveying party passed through Thursday en route to Paola. The boys looked well despite hard usage. Hesper school closed last Friday. Prof E F Stanley of Lawrence has visited friends this past week. The small boy looks forward to a mammoth show and Adam vk of Lawrence spent several days at Mr Thomas Cooks MiKaDo.
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Irvin Stanley
Hesper Aenerage
Lyon County
Salvation Army
Eudora
Missouri,Kansas and Nebraska Railroad
Paola
Hesper
E. F. Stanley
Lawrence
Adam Vk Wud Danahter
Bai
Army recollections of rattlesnakes and frontier life wives recount
A Washington correspondent recalls former frontier experiences of regular army officers wives. Tales span rattlesnake encounters, bivouac mishaps, and a grim Arkansas-Colorado campaign trek. One woman describes a Texas hut encounter with a rattler under the bed, another recalls a hot Arkansas ride with scant meals and a bats-filled log house during August.
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Washington
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette
Pillar
Texas
Ozarks
Arkansas
Boston Mountains
Fayetteville
Arkansas River
Missouri
Boston
Superstitions of Speculators in Cotton Trading
The Atlanta Constitution recounts Georgians trading cotton in New York who followed a superstition based on observing engine No. 42 of the Third Avenue elevated. If the engine appeared to move down town they sold. if up town they bought. This method yielded about $300,000 before a single morning reversal caused nearly double that loss.
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Atlanta Constitution
New York
Third Avenue
Living on Wind The Mysterious Means of Livelihood
A Toledo Blade correspondent profiles a class of urban men in New York who pretend to live at expensive hotels while actually staying in boarding houses. A prominent figure dubbed the Colonel keeps up appearances with mail boxes and costly social access, often borrowing funds to cover a lifestyle that costs far less than perceived.
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New York
Toledo Blade
Hoffman House
United States
Hunting Alligators In Florida Hunts By Night Forded By Field Story
A Field correspondent describes how professional alligator hunters stalk big reptiles in Florida by night. Three men use a lantern to blind the eyes, a harpoon, and a buckshot gun in a low, quiet boat. Successful kill yields tusked ivory teeth and a rotting head for teeth extraction. The paddler's skill and keeping light on the eyes are crucial to avoid the creature diving. The piece notes small alligators and an apparent nest found in palmetto near a pond with large eggs resembling swan eggs.
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Florida
Field
The Swell Thing in Trousers
The piece discusses fashion of trousers with fresh creases and how patent appliances let workers avoid knee blistering. It notes swells avoid wearing identical trousers daily, while Wilkie Collins is cited for knee wear as a badge of comfort over style.
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Wilkie Collins
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Obeph E. Riggs
Re L B. Steele
Massachusetts
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A. J. Griffin
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M. EB
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Massachusetts Street
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Hapwey
A. Hadley
T. BE. Newin
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Lawrence, Kansas
United States Depository
Europe
W. EB. Gurrrrra
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R. G. Jamison
Merchants National Bank
Jacob House
Theo. Poehler
Edward Russell
W.W. Cockens
G.W. E. Griffith
Alex. Monroe
E. Bixson
W. F. Manca
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the Journal
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W. L. Stanley
Clinton
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Vinland
Edgerton
Ward Harmon
Carmean
Deichman
Montgomery's
Elkhart Carriage and Harness Co
Elkhart
Indiana
George Bracket
Steinberg
Pacific Mills
White
Commissioner of Agriculture
State Board of Agriculure
Douglas County Normal Institute
W. S. Graham
Baker University
W. C. Stevens
J.C. Bradley
Douglas County
J. W. Stailey
Garden City
Mentinel
the Plains
G. A. KR
Lady Harcourt
Lord Hartington
Billy Britton
Leavenworth
Bismarck Fair
Promise
Minton
Oregon
A.J, Griffin
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