City and Country Locals Chronicle Briefs
City scrip signed and will be paid. Gov. Robinson says Haskell enrollment will rise. Surplus beans sold at Canning Factory. Mayor Barker orders Kansas Fruit and Vinegar Co. to stop intoxicating cider sales. Geo Hunt closes town business for Kansas City dry goods venture. Inmate John Coleman reportedly plans to starve himself in the poor house. Dr Seth Arnold’s sugar coated pills marketed locally for costiveness and jaundice. Fourth of July Gun Club shoot to be held on bail grounds with public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Haskell
Park Improvements Open Up Public Park Space
Expressions of approval greet work at the park as workers cut down the hedge fence that long shut out the public and trim tall grass, transforming the area into a newly accessible public space.
Funeral of Infant Daughters in Oak Hill Cemetery
The funeral for the infant daughters of Mr. David Cochrein was held yesterday from the Penn Street residence. The two little girls were interred in the same casket beside their mother at Oak Hill cemetery. Dr Seth Arnold's Soothing and Quieting Cordial for children is recommended by mothers and nurses and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cochrein
Penn Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
Seth Arnold
Immense Texas Rancho Purchases Highlight Local Ties
Our town’s Col J D Miles is among buyers of a vast Texas rancho south of El Paso reportedly the world’s largest at over a million acres. Edward Robertson departs for St Louis to join William Schotten and Co as traveling salesman after four years with W H Pendleton. Directors of the Lawrence Emporia Southwestern railway lease Cannondale road. Adams informs lease ratified for 99 years with favorable terms and soon likely extension and operation. Dr Seth Arnolds Cough Killer advertised as a safe remedy for coughs and pneumonia. A buggy overturn on Massachusetts near Quincy injures none. passengers unhurt. Community notes include a Sexton reception prior to a California move, S W Sawyers new house nearly finished with gypsum plaster and ventillation, University renovations incl library move, math class and reading room changes, new boiler house planned, water works and hydrants planned, Supt Crocker supervising improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Watson
Prof. Tempiin
Prof. Miller
J. H. Canfield
Elso
Crocker
Gas discovery spurs Kansas town gas boom
In Paola a two mile long procession drew about fifteen thousand people to celebrate natural gas as Lawrence and Fort Scott also report opportunities. The Paola event highlights gas prospects with Fort Scott noting a larger well and questions about who will be next to strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paola
Lawrence
Gae
Fort Scott
Death by own action near Centreopolis sparks townwide concern
John McKinley, a farmer near Centrepolis about twenty miles south of Lawrence, killed himself Sunday by cutting his throat. He had been drinking and faced trial next Friday after his arrest. A respected longtime county settler, he chose self destruction to avoid disgrace. Earlier, Mr Fusman of Centrepolis died after falling 25 feet into a well while lowering himself for a fuse. Foul air left him powerless. The two accidents near the village stirred local alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKinley
Centropolis
Lawrence
Jill
Bend
Fusman
Endurance of Society People in Praahington
A prominent society lady is asked by the Prince of Wales why Americans seem fatigued by dancing and receptions. She replies that Americans regain vitality after dissipations using Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praahington
Prince of Wales
Fatius
Grand Fourth of July Celebration at Eudora Grove
Celebration planned at Eudora Mineral Springs Grove with committees appointed for a large gathering. Expected speakers include Captain Johnson former Kansas House Speaker and Congressman Turner of Kansas Sixth District. Refreshments, music by Eudora drum corps and Lexington brass band, grand works display, and a ball in the pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora Mineral Springs Grove
Johnson
House of Representatives of
Kansas
Turner
Sixth Congressional District
Eudora Drumcorps
Lexington Brass Band
Grove
Notes from Noble Prentis for Newton Fourth of July
Noble Prentis advises the Newton Celebration Committee to focus on comfort with shade, ice water and ample food while avoiding delays. He urges concise speeches, a long procession, brilliant fireworks, and continuous spectacle without quill wheels or half hour intervals to keep crowds engaged and satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Prentis
Newton
Indian School Picnic at County Farm Grove
The Indian school picnic was held yesterday at the county farm grove three miles from town. A large crowd enjoyed a well-filled basket meal, swings, croquet, and speeches by Judge Emery Governor Robinson and Dr. Evert praising education as the solution to Indian advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
Robinson
Lawrence Investment Company Directs Road Building Plan
The directors met in the Lawrence city office to push a rapid railroad project from Atchison through Winchester to Lawrence, then southwest to Quenemo and El Dorado with a Winchester to Falls City branch. Officers were elected: president J D Bowersock, vice president W A Morton, secretary George Leis, treasurer Edwin Brown. Surveyors to begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Investment Company
Geo. Leis
J- D. Bowersock
K. S. Emery
Edwin Brown
Lawrence
Levi Wilhelm
D. H. Coulter
W.A Morton
Winchester
Kansas
J. H. Johnson
Oskaloosa
C. D. Walker
Atchison
J. D. Bowersock
W. A. Morton
George Leis
Quenemo
el Dorado
Falls City
Neb
Kansas City
Messrs
Morton and
Wilhelm
J. D. Bowernock
Notice of Appointment in Douglas County Estate
State of Pareas notice lists Lena Hettice as administratrix with the will annexed of the estate of William Perige late of Douglas County. The Probate Court of Douglas County has appointed and qualified Lena Hettice as administratrix. Interested parties are advised to govern themselves accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pareas
Douglas County
William Perige
Gerany
Lena Hettice
Celebration Planning At Old Historic Fourth Parade
Last evening’s meeting at the courthouse drew a large crowd as committees report enthusiastic support for a grand celebration. Geo Innes elected chair man. First Regiment Band and Indian Band engaged. city grants for canyon use and fireworks on the fourth. $600 in fireworks ordered. Cyclones to manage display. invitations issued to city organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Geo. Innes
First Regiment
Capt. Crane
Bromersick
Whitcombs
Swope
Gould
Crane
Major Whitcomb
Lawrence City Council Adopts Road Gift and Park Uses
The Lawrence council met with most members present. It adopted a deed acceptance for John G Haskell and wife to donate a road to Oak Hill Cemetery and instructed officials to carry out the deed. It ordered sealed bids for street grading, and directed reports on city sewerage, a Fourth of July park use for the colored Masonic orders and church ministers, plus an ordinance aligning with prohibitory laws. Bills were approved for street work and various supplies, with adjournment planned for July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicker
City of
Lawrence
John G. Haskell
City of Lawrence
Oak Hill Cemetery
Kidemilier
Ctizeny
Deeds Recorded In Douglas County Transactions
Yesterday J F Bayless transferred lot 3 section 19 Douglas County about 45.8 acres to F A Willard for 4 70000. Willard then quit claimed lot 3 section 19 to B F Lansford for 7 00000. Alfie Jones sold lots 112 and 114 Mississippi Street to M J V Jackson. James E Piereon conveyed 100 acres of the northwest quarter section 2 in Douglas County to Isabella Finley for 25 00000 with 60 00 as additional consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Bayless
Willard
Douglas Co
F Lansford
Unclaimed Letters in Lawrence Post Office
Weekly list of letters uncalled for in Lawrence Kansas includes Emma Gibson Anna Hatcher Mrs Emma Sandenback Mrs Orvilla Thompson Mrs J W Clark Henry Kester John Taylor M W Personecaiting must say slverllecu and date OSBUN SHANNON P ML
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas
Gibson
Emma
Hatcher
Anna
Sandenback
Emma. Thompson
Orvilla
Clark
J. W. Kester
Henry. Prey
John K
Taylor
M. W
Osbun Shannon
P. ML
Letter to the Journal on Quantrell raid and personal letters
A Lawrence editor publishes a lengthy defense addressing actions around the Quantrell raid. He claims personal costs and lack of pay while asserting honesty and independence from claimants such as Reynolds Clarke Russell and others. He accuses rivals of attempts to undermine university affairs and details interactions with the executive committee and board of regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quantrell
Reynolds
Clarke
Russell
Quantrel
City of Lawrence
Lawrence
Executive Committee
T. D. Thacher
Mr. Reynolds
Learnard
Washington
Buzzard
Sol. Miller
Las Vegas
Mr.Clarke
Topeka
Board of Regents
Ways and
Regents
Misa Clarke
Fred Read
L. Bullene Esq
B. W. Ludington Esq
B. W. Woodward
W. A. Simpson
G. W. E. Griffith
P. D. Ridenour
Maj. Abbot
Emery
Senator Barker
Capt. Haskell
Col. Rankin
Meessie
Aeroolds
Public Feud Notes After Raid Involvement Named
Charles Gleed writes about opposition and egotism in public life claiming foes deserve to be loved not feared. He notes Mr Russell confessed to being a claimant and refers to Mr Clarke as instigator. Russell sought pardon for his role in the raid but delayed printed apology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
P. S
Russell
Clarke
Immense Mexican land deal linked to Davis and Whiteside
A vast 1,169,781 acre tract south of El Paso, with 80 miles of river frontage, was acquired through Charles Davis and Judge Whiteside. Purchasers include Hinckley, Miles, Valenzuela, and Newman. the deal adds La Santissimo grant portions and ties to the Rio Brava Co. The land, unoccupied virgin territory with mineral potential, will be stocked with Texas cattle and irrigated for agriculture. Col. Miles to lead management. Whiteside heads to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Davis
T. C. Whiteside
Chicago
Whiteside
el Paso
Francis E. Hinckley
John D. Miles
Lawrence
Ess
Jose Valenzuela
Chihuahua
H. L. Newman
St. Louis
Charlee
H. Davis
G. B. Zimmeran
Wm. Vermehren
Colonel Miles
Davis
Miles
Rio Brava Co
la Santissimo
Col. Miles
Munez
Sulice
Chas. Davia
Judge Whiteside
Scago
Grant
Cheyepees
Ahiapshoes
EZ/ Paso Inter-Republics
Ottawa Assembly Examines Norms Class Work Completes Two Years
The Ottawa Assembly reports the Norms class finished two years of study in both the first year normal and second year advanced normal. Students receive printed question sheets with blank spaces for answers, with certificates for first year work and diplomas upon full completion. Dr. A E Winship spoke on Ins and Outs of Sympathy to a large audience. Over five hundred tents fill the grounds with about five people per tent, and Assembly ballio cot sleepers exceed two hundred nightly. The music improves daily with a rising chorus under Stewarts, and a special owl and pussy-cat encore delights children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
A. E. Winship
Boston Journal of Education
Winship
Stewarts
Senator Nelson Endorses Allcock's Porous Plasters
Albany April 4 1885 Senator Nelson testifies to rapid kidney pain relief from Allcock's Porous Plasters after February 27 1883. He shares personal use spanning ten years praising them as quickest external remedy for colds strains and rheumatic affections and calls them best estate in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Allcock
Senate Chamber
Albany
N. Y
Sinsus
C. Nelson
A Sarpitee Party Honors North Lawrence Pastor
Last evening in North Lawrence a large group gathered at Mrs Crandall's to honor Rev T F Norris and his wife from Pilgrim church. The party, hosted by the ladies society, featured music refreshments and ample gifts including a bonnet for Mrs Norris. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs Gillul and daughter Rollie Mr and Mrs Fincher and daughter Flora Mr and Mrs Burr and daughter Ida Mr and Mrs Myers and daughter Minnie Rev and Mrs Billingsley and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Lawrence
T. F. Norris
Pilgrim Church
Ladies' Society
Norris
Morris
Gillul
Rollie
Fincher
Flora
Burr
Ida
Myers
Minnie
Billingsley
John Melvin
Robi. Dicker
A. B
Railroad Racket and Rail News in June
S B Hynes and G L McDonough were in town with rail updates. Ties and timbers move west daily while trains face delays from freight. Santa Fe reaches Abilene and nears Ottawa county. possible action on seating for negro passengers. Wellington round house and four miles of new track planned. Massachusetts tests heat and light for trains. Santa Fe time card set for July 1. prior extension to Abilene by June 30. Yokohama to New York rapid transit celebrated as 18 travelers reach Grand Central in 20 days via multi line route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Sawyer
New York and
Winthrop Streets
Sawyer
Cole
Brown
S. B. Hynes
Fopeks
G. L. McDonough
Interstate Commission
Santa Fe
Southern Kansan
Wellington
Massachusetts
Boston & Albany
Abilens
Strong City
Yokohamas
North Atlantic
Canada
United States
Yokohama
Japan
Grand Central Depot
New York
Abyssinia
Vancouver
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railroad
New York City
Grand Trunk
New York Central
Visiting residents in the city list many names
Miss Kate Manning visits Winfield. Geo Thrasher from Kansas City is in town. Ward Harmon resumes mail carrier duties. Pete McCurdy from Pueblo, Colorado is here. Mrs L H Pierson returns to Excel sior Springs. Mrs Isaac Kilworth leaves for summer in Michigan. Mrs O E Learnard returns from Memphis. Miss Carrie Harbaugh returns from Kansas City. John Hutchings heads south on Southern Kansas. Edna Schiras from Ottawa visits Dr Anderson’s family. Mrs J K Hemphill leaves for Michigan for the summer. Miss E A Odell leaves for Rochester New York. Prof Bailey travels south to examine mineral water. Mrs B W Woodward goes east to Philadelphia area. Jos Comba leaves for Wichita on business. Gen William H Gibson passes Lawrence en route to Ottawa to speak. Miss Kate and Carrie Winter return to Neodesha after visit with the Spanglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Pierson
Excelsior Springs
Isaac Kilworth
Michigan
O. E. Learnard
Memphis
Tenn
Carrie Harbaugh
Kansas City
John Hutchings
Kansas
Edna Scbhiras
Ottawa
Dr. Anderson
J. K. Hemphill
Jos. Comba
W. H. Pendleton
Wichita
William H. Gibson
Lawrence
Kate
Carrie Winter
W.C. Spangler
Neodesha
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Gardners
Barker
The
Kansas Fruit & Vinegar Company
John Coleman
Texas
Col
J.D. Miles
Edward Robertson
William Schotten and Company
Robertson
W. H Pendleton
Lawrence, Emporia & Southwestern Railway Company
Cannondale Railroad
K. Learoard
H.C. Cross
C. Hood
Geo. J. Barker
J. D. Bowerrock
L. Bullene
William Martindale
L. T. Hertage
Mensre
Cross
Martindale
Hood
Heritage
Emporia
Adlapateh
Col. Learnard
Charles Francis Adams
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Carbondale Road
J. H. Bell
Massachusetts Street
Quincy
Lee Street
C. W. Sexton
William Brown
Sexton
California
N. P. Deming
Elmer Brown
Mr.Sexton
Eudora Springs
Lawrence, Hison & Southern Baile Road
City Council
A. J. Schultz
Greason and Whitman
Ing
H Covey
Lawrence Journal Co
Joshua Hamilton
Geo. McGee
A. Armetrong
Seccos
T. J. Sternbergh
City Ong
O. G. Olson
A. Shaw & Son
H. W. Henderson
Frank Dimery
Warren
Tennessee
Sarpitee Party
Abilene
Ottawa County
Kate Manning
Winfield
W. A. Skinner
Geo. Thrasher
Cit
Ward Harmon
Pete McCurdy
Pueblo, Col
E. A. Odell
Rochester
Prof. Bailey
Philadelphia
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