Local News Briefs from Kansas Era Emerge in Fragmented Notes
Eccentric town notes report Abe Wattsbee starting a house at 822 New Hampshire Street. District M6 marks Washington’s birthday events near town. A shale vein near 1,400 feet depth affects an oil well. Baldwin Creamery buildings proceed, with opening around April 15 expected. A steam engine will be installed at the paper mill soon. Marriage licenses pursued by Julia W. Rogers and Elizabeth G. Wisely of Jefferson county. German natives Nededl John Binerhe and Jazze Schuster seek U.S. citizenship. A map of Kansas Wildh published. Rail proposals include Wyandotte depot and track facilities in Wyandotte county. Various local incidents and opinions touch on Bankers Association meeting in Topeka, and rail regulation debates. Weather, health, and social notes pepper the page amid mixed reports from Kansas communities.
County Commissioners Hold Special Meeting and Bonds Approved
The county board of commissioners held a special session yesterday and transacted considerable business of three miscellaneous nature. They considered several tax propositions and approved bonds for J T Ferrie Lecompton township constable A C Waller Kanwaka township constable C H McCreath Wakarus township constable W W Asher Palmyra township trustee. A young girl burned to death after her clothes caught fire at a farm home near Wes Voschtader ten miles northwest of the city. The funeral will be held at Williams town. An injured clergyman narrowly escaped death in Wyandotte when a bishop pushed from tracks by a passing train. National Teachers Association proceedings praised as comprehensive and well prepared by Prof James H Canfield. The American Coalbed Mining company formed to acquire land in Kansas and neighboring states for coal operations and related developments with a capital of 2 million. Kansas prospects cited as improving after statewide survey. A civil case ended in favor of the defendant. a store repair dispute over Massachusetts Street was decided against Mrs Hume. Captain J W Stone returned from Winfield with news of the Grand Army encampment. several resolutions approved urging veteran benefits and legislative action on enumerations and relief for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
J.T. Ferrie
Lecompton Township
A.C. Waller
Kanwaka Township
C. H. McCreath
Wakarus Township
W. WW. Asher
Palmyra Township
Newa
Wes. Voschtader
Abe
CW. Smith
William’s Town
Tonula
Toaghere
Supt
Bartlett
Nishe Leavker
Aravelae
Clara Verko
Mary Williams
Sia
Lillian Scott Ted
C. B. Edwarde
Willa Collen Bryant
Mira Laura Radford
Laura Ewing
X. Brauley
Eo- Gara
Marek
CITT
Misa Radford
Anne Weed
Lawrence Public Schools Praised By Educator From The State
C G Hiskely in the Hitawatha World lauds Lawrence public schools and Superintendent Stanley. He notes the University and Heake Institute in town and calls the graded system an honor to the state. He praises teachers and pupils, especially in opening, reading, and writing. Tax Payers Association reports assessments uneven and requests stricter audit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hiskely
Stanley
Lawrence
Kaness
The
State University
Teachore Ind
Haske Institute
Lawrence Business College
Lown Pool
Atete
Douglas County
E. Standley
Lepesk
Ko Doling
Gduedtion
Industrial School for Girls Opens at Beloit
Beloit ouvr the Industrial School for Girls has begun operations on rising ground near the city outskirts. A nine room residence with planned additions, ample yard, stable, and chicken yard houses the initial facilities. Matron Miss Mary Marshall and assistant Miss Frances G Wheeler lead a cadre of girls and staff. The school aims to take unmanageable girls ages ten to fifteen by formal commitment, not to reform sheltered or working girls. Receipts include donations from Topeka and Burlington, bedding from Parsons, and aid from local societies. The article notes active community interest through meetings of teachers and administrators and professional papers presented at gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial School
Industrial School For Girls
Beloit
Fa I
Mary Marshall
Firmmeda
Mixe
Frances G. Wheeler
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Topeka
Burlington
Girla Mutual Aid Society
Parsons
Jasen
Belo W.c. 1. U
Social events fill Lawrence with gatherings and anniversaries
A sequence of social functions rich in local figures and venues unfolds in Lawrence. Mrs Murray hosts a young people’s event. Indies of the Thy Mouth church hold a Friday social. surprise gatherings honor Lute Lewis. ninety ladies attend Mrs Alex Lewis’s afternoon. Richard Waxeter’s home hosts a forty fifth birthday. Phi Kappa Paltra marks its Kansas Alpha chapter twelfth anniversary with a formal evening and music featuring Georgia Brown and others. a long list of attendees reflects a busy social week in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Murray
Thymouth
Lute Lewis
Sidney Jvaily
Frank Mellorsh
May Webster
Robt. Hankin
Mamie Tindale
Frank Crowell
Miss Buzzell
E. FF. Buses
Ettie Wadley
LexenKa
Lawrence Society
Mra
Alex Lewis
B. Hy North
Emporia
Richard Waxeter
Waxstaff
J. Alder
C. Pesec
Wi. Leseher
B. Andereon
E. Campbell
Margy
J. D. Herrington
Are. We Paldweil
H. D. Mavon
Wright
A. Brewer
D. W. Heard
Joe Barer
Mira
Gen. March
Kaila
Phi Wal
Mies Georgia Brown
Hin Fame
Mora
WA. Mrescott
Mian Josle
Hutchings
Charmieg Wiyle
Earle Swope
Maison Hutaline
Brown
Swope
Tay
Wipper
Mineea Done
Tubethine
Dean Oliver
Clara Vanadskery
Kate Wilder
Nannie Lave
Mette Sinetal
Panny Pickering
Gesrtie Brown
Ana Marah
Atiie Show
Silapy Dallas
Francis Kiddy
Pod Profs
Siow
Wildex
Dunlap
Marvin
GR Hille
Clie Monat
Mesere
Sco Blilinus
Marion
Ing Weaver
Leavenworth
Gilar
Crane
Flonry Nickel
Wilt Spenner
Alien CR Spencer
Row
AW Pontlettiwalto
Knape
Fa Munhriah
Brewster
BW Caldwell
M Shellabarger
OM Campbell AA Bennett
Bert Spenerr
Ebert Robinson
Treventt
Lawrence
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City and Country News
Abe Wattsbee
New Hampshire Atree
Washington
Parrar
Baldwin Creamery
Julia W. Rogers
Elizabeth G. Wisely
Jefferson County
Geo.nedel
John Binerhe
Jazze | Schuster
Germany
Eudora
United States
J. Bothten
Kansas
Higiap
Price
Harry Richard
Mre
Michards
Han Bern
bin Tur
Peateriag
Staton
Fels
Davie
James Lawrence
Scett Mine
Josephine
Jord
Molloway
Joseph Snyder
Kutlors
Vuete
Executive Comitiiiven
Topeki
Galletaro
Ant
Kansas City
Wyandotte
Tilda Patenens
BP Dept
Aude Truvka
Wits
Perot Woruth
Mase Morrow
South Anirica
Ueritina
UNC
Meron
Avery
Sante Fe
Erarh
Uke
Dundee
C. W. Garland
Leste
Wichita
Imo
Day Beach
Eteck Baye
Eueniler
Napsas
Santa Fr
Kanrse
Weet
Hay
Santa Fe
C.J. Ericksen
S Swredev
Hipbop Thomas
Trinity Church
Kerlous
Bennett
National Teachers’ Associatioun
Nations Educational Association
Ta Juntoun
Sod Jauperintent- Sabre Aff
James H. Canfield
Association
Coa]sed Miolog Company
Kizentic
Katwax
Arkstixaw
Missouri
India Territory
Benferony
Narcer
C. Hi Cason
Reid Street
Kenens
Alex Shaw
Shaw
Suow
Hume
J. W. Stone
Winfold
Grand Army
D. W. Feighan
Capt. Stove
Sose of
Veterana
Ohio
Siland
Date Capitol Sa Memorial Hall
Tax Payers’ Association
Tax Payers Association of
Bel
Kas
Punt & Brooks
U. Gould
Konrad
Mtil City
Billy
Claiis
Mit
Rte
Windand Irie
Frank Sturdy
Bovklon
Mien
Mary Willlane
Ligh Prairie
Vinland
Heeper
Lecompton
Leamer
May
J. H. Banbrake
C. CG
Lurender
Tharels
College
C.K. Wearick
Stepe Ware
Kapere
Kirk
AGS
URS. S. Kirk & Co. Chicaco
Sooty News
Mickong
Ottawa
Miller
Clara Huosicker
Cosme City
Howard Ridgaway
Prof
Canfield
Nate Fluke
Wyandotte & Northwestern Wera
Nortewesters Railnoan, Co
Munroe
Lawrence Kansas
Lawrennne Board of Trade
Yoor
Sten
Toorke and
Bee Sond
Newmar
Buckien
Baenes
Jay
Ben
Reyal
Church
South
Patfield
Taal
Pitledelphia
Sint Repitator
Susqorhanne
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Ely
vYt
Athbip
Ne Roti
River Well Rey
Albans
Ind
Meeorists Minion
the Athlophoros CO
Wall St.w
Aayae
Bosse Brent Fhe
GEO
Pitan
Europe
Desaia
Comfortabia
Warner
Warner Bros
Satcaco
Pd. A. Miner
Greamery
GRE Mery
Pais
Skinner Eptior
To. Dairy
Inplenent Co
Davis
Castoria
Clarin Cates Colte
Chen
Pena
Res Es Seule ‘En Cawrave Company
Murray Street
Dandies
Bev Cema Pinte
A.J. Dicker
North Lawrence
Douglas
Wm. T. Sinclair
Staal Ativathaniven
Massachusettn Street
Lawrence, Hanae
Consolidated Barb Wire Go
Klntis Boguthen
Mite
Lawrence, Ks
Massachusetts Street
First
National Bank Ails. & Merdenball
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