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Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1886

Page

5

Daily Gossip From Lawrence City Visitors and Local News

A flood of society and business notes from Lawrence includes visits by George Shaw, E Q Cox, J O Bessie, Chas Greenamyer and others. a pistol accident injures Major Kelley’s son. banter about the Kan Colorado Texas railroad election. probate insanity cases. jury duty wrap and a Lake View picnic. Field Hargis store ads and a push for lawn fabrics at ten cents a yard.

George B. Shaw E. Q. Cox Tonganoxie J. O. Bessie Leavenworth Chas. Greenamyer Kansas City W. Shattock Newton S. W. Shattock Will Byere Eureka Greenwood County Lawrence Jennie Rabenstein Reno Hall Kentucky Street J. C. Richardson Belvoir Lawrence House W. A. Rankin Journal L. E. Mulford B. Brandreth Mary Welsh Mary Ferris Mr. Simpson Adirondacke Jennie Vaughn Anne Nulot Mesars Charles McTascal Louis Hech Topeka Eldridge House Major Kelley Tennessee Quincy Frank Lounsbury Missouri Pleasant City Field & Hargis Telegraph Rev. N. Williams Clinton L. C. Stine Ottawa T. J. Anderson Lecompton T. N. Crowder Lake View Will Carleton

Board of Education Regular Meeting Highlights Enrollment and Staffing

The Board of Education met with President Rev. R. Cordley presiding. The district reports 2351 pupils with 1781 in attendance and 1343 promoted. The senior class had 40 enrolled, 35 remained and all earned diplomas. Census shows 3568 school population. Administrative actions included janitor application from Cyrus Hichardeon, use of High School rooms for county teachers institute, and 23 teaching applicants. Balloting planned for next meeting, bids for repairs considered, and accounts approved. A donation of insurance renewal and teacher elections were noted along with vacant principalship and other vacancies to be filled in July after exams. County superintendent candidates number around five with more expected. Also promotions for a Saturday bargains advertisement from A. D. Weaver appear.

Board of Education R. Cordley Cordley Clarke Gillaly James Love McAllister Janltor Cyrus Hichardeon Mesars F. A. Myers C. P. Hendershot O. F. Higbee W. C. Stevens W.C. Shephard John C. Mountjoy A. W. Schenck J. T. Sutton A. H. Beale A. F. Rote A. J. Gothard Gertrude C. Scholl Eva Eichard Sue D. Hoaglin Helen Rankin Getta Conover Mary Holsinger Sarah Richardson Delia Churchill Clara Perky Mins Perky Kate Williams Nancy J. Moore Committee On Accounts Tseasurer J.C. Claypool Eenea Escseerreeesee Egt FU Herman Johnson T. Field & Co J. Johnson J. W. Beard Gr. Gregg Messrs T. N. Beckey E. F. Stanley C. B. Mustard J. B. Moore Misses H. P. Oliver Marcia Wood A. J. McAllaster Anna Murphy Ella Engle Nellie Sands Roxana Davis Lottie Mull M. A. Cone Ella Coltrane Lena van Vvoorhis Susie Martin Anna Wood H. M. Lyons Georgia Frazer Gil W. W. Jones Committee On Mesera Jack Johnson G. Gregg

District Court closes jury term after five weeks

Jurors discharged after five weeks of court work. Petit jurors earned 776.00 and grand jurors 465.40 totaling 1242.40 in fees as court expenses. Hester v Marks resulted in a defense verdict for the defendant. A divorce granted to Sarah J Bower from Albert J Bower on abandonment. A Lewis book thief motion led to adjournment to the next term. Warrant issued for J B Bigger for disturbing a religious meeting near Lake View. Complaint filed by John Adams. warrant issued for Jesse Harper for assault and beating by Ed Harrle.

Hester Ve. Marks Sarah J. Bower Albert J. Bower Lewis J. B. Bigger Lake View John Adams Jesse Harper Ed. Harrle

Extraordinary agency offer and a funeral notice

An employment offer from BENNER Manufacturing Co promises agents thirty days trial with full expenses paid and high earnings potential, urging readers to send three postage stamps for a circular. The funeral of Miss Sarah Cohn in Ottawa Street is noted as well attended and sorrowful, describing her as attractive, amiable, and cherished by friends and family.

United States Canaat Renkins Benner Manufactruring Co Smithfeld St Pittsburg Cohan Sarah Cohn Ottawa Street Leavenworth

Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge to Meet in Toronto

The Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge of the World schedules its fourteenth session starting July 13 in Toronto Ontario marking the first gathering outside the United States. The three day program includes parades receptions lake excursions band competition and prize drills with top prize of 1000 and lowest 0.

Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias’ of the World Toronto Ontario United States Knights of the Dominion

Third Ward Election Yields Butler Victory

In the Third ward last evening a councilman was elected with no contest. Oliver Butler received 137 votes while Wim Bedale trailed. Beleaguered councilman Bedale claims illegality, and Butler's seating may provoke a future contest.

Oliver Butler Wim. Bedale Bedate Butler Bedale

Ailments of the kidneys and bladder warned against

The passage touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive and curative remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims the tonic stimulates kidney activity, cleanses the blood, and counters constipation, biliousness, fever, rheumatism, and dyspepsia through thorough action.

Wives Mothers Daughters urged to self cure female complaints

A period advertisement claims a woman cured long standing female ailments by remedies sold by mail. It promises safe at home treatment and offers a book with full directions sent for a two cent stamp to Mus W C Hotel 658 Broadway New York Mention this paper.

Frere Mus W. C. Hotel Broadway N. Y

University Events Highlight Freshman and Class Day Events

The University held a Friday program at the ball grounds with standout marks in field events by W. B. Jenks and others, followed by the Orophilian and Dread societies stage program in University Hall. Debates and orations featured multiple speakers, including Miss Agnes Wright and D. C. Kennedy, with awards for insect and bird collections and a class day演 valedictory by Miss Hattie B. Haskell.

Jenks Fred Morrie C. E. Street Dan Kennedy Oscar Cummings A. V. Kellogg Oread Dread and University Hall L. W. Springs Evelyn Smith Birdie Starr Brora F. E. Reed Prof. Miller Mles Orrell Highbargain P. J. Williams W. T. Reed Newton Agnes Wright Junction City D. C. Kennedy Bertha Starr T. F. Doran United States Ireland Senate Flora Newlin Faust Misa Julia Flinn K.G. Blair Mr. Blair Clara Greenamyer Hattie B. Haskell

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