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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1887
Page
3
The article notes Paola will host a great gas celebration next Tuesday and that the city plans to erect arches. It also mentions Paola is to have a glass factory due to gas availability and reports on local business expansion and civic events in Lawrence and Topeka.
Ann Arbor residents plan to attend the University of Michigan semi centennial events closing on the 30th inst. A representative from the University of Kansas will deliver an address, and on the 30th, next Sunday, Prof. Henry B. Frieze of Michigan will speak on The Relation of the University to Religion. The Chancellor will return in about ten days.
The essayist questions if the world would survive without women but argues the real inquiry should be about salvation of women. It extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal cure for female weakness and physical ailments, deeming it indispensable for womankind.
The Santa Fe and Southern Kansas railroads announce Fourth of July excursions selling round trip tickets between stations 200 miles apart or less. Tickets good for travel July 2 3 and 4 with return by July 5. Lawrence residents may visit many Southern Kansas points and as far west as Nickelson at a notably low rate.
Wednesday June 29th Grand Army Day at the Ottawa Assembly will feature memorial services at 11:00 a.m. for the late General John A. Logan. Addresses to be given by Governor John A. Martin, Senator P. B. Plumb, General Wm. H. Gibson, Col. L. H. Watters, Senator Dick Blue, and Col. Buckner. An excursion train from Lawrence will depart 8:30 a.m. from Santa Fe depot and return Ottawa by 5 p.m.
Yesterday afternoon the ceremony united Ella Cole of Lawrence and P N Best of Kansas City. The wedding was intimate at the bride's parents home with few friends present. Best oversees the silk department at G Smith & Co in Kansas City. The couple will reside there after a brief wedding trip. The Journal offers congratulations.
The Bayless Mercantile Co offers couples who marry on fair grounds a nickel plated coal base burner stove worth 35 and a 12 piece toilet set worth 30 as top prizes. First applicants get first premium, second applicants second premium. The ceremony is performed gratis by Judge Norton after presenting a marriage license Wednesday morning.
Lawrence groups plan an old fashioned Fourth of July with a grand parade featuring civic and military units and local children. The Cyclone Flambeau club to supervise a major fireworks display, plus a strong speaker lineup and merchant trades displays to showcase city growth.
A farmer explains he creates a shallow trench between the bugs and his target area, fills it with salt saturated with coal oil, and asserts the pests cannot cross it. The method is claimed to kill any bugs that attempt to cross the barrier.
The Journal reports the death of the remaining Creklin child, following the mother’s passing. The family will be laid to rest beside the mother in Oak Hill Cemetery. Funeral services will be held today at the Penn Street residence at 10 o clock with friends invited.
William McGinley died June 3 at his residence three miles west of Atlanta after a chronic illness. Funeral services were conducted by Wm Prosser of Latham. Born February 28 1806 in Gettysburg Pennsylvania, he married Eunice Boydstown in 1828 in Wooster Ohio. He lived in Warsaw Indiana before moving to California Missouri then Kansas in 1861, choosing Douglas County where he resided 24 years among old settlers and contributed his Unionist and anti slavery views.
The state railroad assessors completed the statewide valuation of railroad property. Total assessed value stands at 41 53, S94.83 with 2,608 miles assessed this year, down from 4,517 last year. In Douglas county valuation includes Kan City Top Western line 700 69, Kansas City Division Union Pacific 100,69 52, Lawrence & Emporia 97,945 03, and Southern Kansas 117,140 72.
The Official Atlas of Kansas nears completion by J. H. Everts & Co. Philadelphia. It includes a statewide map, county sheets, city plans, and numerous topographic details. About 900 maps, 600 plus pages, strong bindings, fine coloring, and extensive railroad and growth data. Delivery starts June 27, 1887, with calls to subscribers.
The ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers chapped hands chilblains eruptions and piles with a satisfaction guarantee for pay if not satisfied. Price set at 25 cents per box and sold by Barber Bros at 8-S Dewly.
The Haskell Institute scene glowed with Chinese lanterns and lights as graduates and guests filled the chapel. Gov. Robinson and Mayor Barker led the event with notable speakers and performances, honoring graduates Albert Fontenelle Dudley Shawnee Wm. Blakeslee and Robert White Crow, and introducing the first honorary I. A. M. degree to a select guest list.
Dr. Marvin joined the speakers as Atkins of Waatsgwae Ch and others heard brief remarks. The event featured quick talks from Lip Pincott and George Innes with responses from the audience to close.
W R Fowler, a Topeka cider agent for Lawrence Vinegar and Cider Works, faced police court charges for selling intoxicating cider. Witnesses testified that cider ferments to 1–3 percent alcohol, but firm officials claimed no intoxication results and that their company is prohibitionist. Fowler’s bond was set at 300 dollars as the case moved to district court.
In Fulton market New York City hard crabs fetch two dollars per one hundred. This price point guides buyers and sellers in the bustling seafood district as traders note steady demand.
A. G. Bose from New London asks for two boxes of Kemp's Pile Suppositories by mail claiming cure for a friend. Our druggist is out. Sold in Lawrence by Barber Bros. at 50 cents per box. Also a remark on why chunch bugs come to Kansas due to ample food.
A missionary in South America discovers a great remedy for nervous weakness early decay and loss of manhood. The card promises a free receipt and asks readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev Orefet INMan, Station D, New York City.
The report notes Senator Plumb of Kansas is regarded as the best business man in the Senate. Pink eye has appeared in Marion Doniphan and Atchison counties. The mind cure trade shows a raw beef piece on its alleged eye. A jury in the Sharp trial is secured with plans to fix the jury.
Brace up but not with stimulants or bitters that rely on cheap whisky. Seek an alterative to purify the brood, start healthy action of the liver and kidneys, restore vitality, and renew health at Barber Bros with Electric Sitters, 60 cents per bottle for two. Senator Ingalls is looking after pensions for 3,000 Kansas soldiers.
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