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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1887
Page
3
The note warns that June 20 is the final day to pay taxes without penalty. It also mentions crowding at the desk for receipts and urges taxpayers to provide names and descriptions in time to avoid extra charges.
The Ethan Alien horse skeleton, once the fastest of its era and owned by Sprague and Akers, is being mounted by Natural History student W. H. Brown and will be a valuable addition to the department. Two prisoners Davis and Gaston tried to escape from the county jail by sawing iron bars with a case knife, but their plan was detected before they succeeded.
After twelve years in Lawrence Dr. H. W. Howe will relocate to Topeka and form a partnership with Dr. A. H. Thompson. Howe, a skilled dentist and popular figure, takes with him the good wishes of many local acquaintances.
Friday June 10 at the bride’s parents home in West Lawrence Miss May Warne wed Stephen C. Marsh of Dodge City with Rev Dr Beatty officiating. They depart for Dodge City to reside. Also June 9 in Hays City Mr Gorton E Rushmer wed Miss Annie Robbins with Rev Dr Killinger officiating. The couple will reside in Lawrence. The bride is daughter of Nathaniel Robbins of Hays City. Rushmer is an energetic Lawrence businessman. Best wishes are extended.
Secretary Riggs of the Lawrence Natural Gas Co describes travels to Paola Fort Scott and the gas wells observed. He notes strong wells, real estate heat, and plans to engage merchants and property owners if a wider gas belt proves true, predicting marked activity in real estate and manufacturing.
Baker University held a commencement with ten graduates delivering orations across science classical and literary tracks. The program featured invocations, band music, and essays on education poetry philosophy and liberty. Diplomas were presented by President Gobin as George Leis lobbied War Department for signal service reports to be sent to Lawrence. A 75 foot flag staff is planned at the central corner to display reports from the building.
Last evening Miss Lizzie Kennedy and Luke M Woodard united in marriage in a Friends ceremony led by W Hadley under Lawrence monthly meeting. The service at the bride’s parents home east of town drew about two hundred friends, followed by a substantial repast and a lengthy gift list of many silver, china, glassware, and linen items from numerous relatives and Associates.
The Board of Regents held its regular commencement meeting on Monday evening and Tuesday morning the 6th and 7th. New appointments were made in the Board of Instruction including four preceptresses and three assistants for mathematics physics and astronomy. Mr W B Brownell’s resignation created a vacancy filled by Charles Graham Dunlap of Baltimore City, a Johns Hopkins postgraduate in English language and literature with teaching experience. Olin Templin continues as assistant to Professor Miller. W S Franklin elected assistant in Physics. Engineering vacancies placed with a committee due to insufficient information. Miss Alcinda L Morrow elected preceptress, known in Lawrence and former University of Kansas instructor 1877-1880. Continuous notes on vitality and Dr Haters Tee Peake.
A warrant issued by Justice Stevens seeks J. B. Shane on an assault with intent to commit rape charge. The 18 year old girl Sadie Vental, daughter of eastern town residents, says the incident occurred in a dark room at a gallery where photos were being developed. Shane was jailed then bailed for 200 dollars. Preliminary trial set for Tuesday.
The 1886 87 state university catalogue, 118 pages, expands optional courses and changes study selections. Afternoon labs replace morning recitations. admission terms unchanged except outlines of history added to sub freshman work. Examinations will be held twice yearly from 1888, with locations including Lawrence and other state sites.
A Farmingdale New York man reports years of nerve trouble with painful bursts and involuntary movements resembling St Vitus dance. After taking Brandreth's Pills, he experienced a dramatic improvement and has remained attack free for over a year, attributing his cure to the remedy.
A fragmentary note hints at a quirky tale about nappin ness and ties in a peculiar pretzel scenario. Names and places are unclear but the piece invites curiosity about a long ago craft or craft ritual. It reads like a local curiosity column with playful wordplay.
A compilation notes quirky figures and anecdotes from across the United States. It mentions Mrs. Cleveland’s Albany Indian Association membership, a Buffalo resident with the name Catholic C. Magnus nis, and Mme Nilsson’s control over her fortune after marriage to Count Miranda. Scattered items include a seven-foot postmaster in Scott Bar California, Verdi’s impulse against old melodies, financial schemes for weather, and details on the Hutchinson family. It also cites Cabinet members’ oratorical reputations, a costly plate impression bought by Mr. Keppel, and the Jersey City Tom-Ri-Jon family with sensational names like Retaliation Avenger Vesuvius.
A montage of humorous quips and comic anecdotes from a 4 French Paper. Jokes span child mischief and cobbler lore. Lightweight satire touches on family notes and polite social gaffes. Read as a clipped humor page reflection.
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