South Lawrence Coal Boom Proves 18 Inch Vein Found
The South Lawrence company reports an 18 inch coal vein reached at 100 feet by J F Gourley as prospect shaft advances. Additional veins 16 to 2 feet thick expected deeper, with fire clay also struck. Boosts Lawrence outlook for industry, fuel costs, and regional manufacturing.
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South Lawrence Company
J. F. Gourley
South Lawrence Coal and Mining Company
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Peculiar remedy urged against disease and danger
A fragment urges Hood Sarasparilla as a reliable medicine to defend health, defeat the demon of impure land, and restore peace and bodily vigor, claiming it has stood against illness for many years and inviting readers to try this peculiar regimen.
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Sarasparilla
Bexhta
Hood
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices
A long list of real estate transfers appears, detailing deeds between numerous individuals and several parcels described by section, township, and range. Also included are reminders of Republican city conventions, primaries, and upcoming local political notices with candidate names and meeting details.
Cure a Boy of Croup Sold by Allcock Plasters
Mrs Samuel Nutt of South Haven Kansas recounts saving her son from a dangerous croup cough using Allcock's Porous Plasters. Two hours after applying the plasters the boy's breathing eased and the cough subsided. the remedy is praised as a top preventive. A 160 acre farm for rent near Lawrence is advertised.
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Samuel Nutt
South Haven
Kas
Allcock
Winter of 1886 87 in Kansas reported by Prof F B Snow
Prof F B Snow of the University of Kansas analyzes Lawrence observations to show the winter of 1886 87 was the second harshest in five years and among the coldest in twenty with low mean temperature few zero days and rainfall near 85 percent of average. It notes unprecedented low barometer, sparse winter precipitation across Kansas, and compensating higher rainfall in other seasons.
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University of Kansas
Lawence
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Lawrence
Hood's Sarsaparilla and a February Weather Summary
An ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring purifier and appetite booster. A long weather report by Prof. F H Snow notes February 1887 at Lawrence with cold, wet conditions, snow depth, wind, barometer and humidity figures, and a 27 percent rise in local post office business year over year.
Post Office Lays Out Carriers Reports for February 1887
The Lawrence post office shows a rise in business with the carrier department now the main office function. February figures compare to January, listing delivery and collection trips, letters and mail parcels processed, and total local matter postage. The item includes a section on public improvements and tree planting in villages, emphasizing health, careful planting, and sunlight.
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Lawrence
Ivere
Sae A
Carrieivs
Sccvese
Ssesseens
Griffith v McCullough grants void mortgages and voids bank lien
District court rendered a lengthy decision in Griffith v McCullough declaring the Pritchard mort gages from Mrs McCullough to her sister void and the Alford mortgage held by the national bank void. The Bowersock v Pierson matter was continued to next term and several motions were decided or taken under advisement. The court adjourned to March 26. Journal is Douglas county’s premier advertising medium.
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Griffith Ve McCullough
Pritchard
Sausman
Quantrell Raid Claims Bill Passes House Vote
The Quantrell Raid claims bill passed the house by a 70 to 7 margin, with Bowersock and Cox driving support. The measure pays all claims under 1000 dollars, then 25 percent on larger amounts up to 1560, with no payments beyond that. The package totals over 330,000 dollars, aiding many sufferers in Lawrence.
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Bowerasock
Charley Gleed
Quantrell
House
Senate
Journal Office
Bowersock
Cox
F.W. Read
Topeka
Lawrence
Real estate rising despite gloomy day in Lawrence market
The Lawrence real estate market remained buoyant despite a sour day, with many buyers in offices ready to close. Prices rose across the board with anticipated heavy business next week, and several parcels sold in South and North Lawrence, including lots on Tennessee street and in Moreland place.
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Oread
C. W. Allendorph
Journal
Henry G. Warren
H. J. Snider
South Lawrences
Bew
D. W. Petty
North Lawrence
A. B. Adams
T. D. Griffith
Tennessee Street
W. JT. Sinclair
J. H. Griesa
West Lawrence
J. T. Warne
Hosdley
South Lawrence
K. K. Tabor
Moreland Place
Hoadley
Geo. Shaw
North Lawrence Items Highlight Small Town News
A North Lawrence update notes a family displaced for a minor offense and local business signs. It mentions streetcar troubles from snow, the Elm street lot history tied to M. Newmark and A. BR. Smith, wall erosion once called Fort Smith, and social news of Mrs. Hadley hosting a birthday gathering for Miss Bagby with many local attendees.
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Chas. Vail
Mead Mercer
North Lawrence House
South Side
M. Newmarks
Elm Street
A. BR. Smith
State University
Fort Smith
Washington Territory
Discontinuance of Kelis Signal Service Station in Lawrence
A 1887 notice from Signal Office Chief Greely informs Lawrence residents that Congress reduced telegraphic funds by 19000 and weather messages will be suspended until July 1 1887 unless next year's appropriation allows. Citizens lament loss of weather signals trusted by shippers and farmers. station manager Leigh is praised for his work.
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Kelis
Lawrence
Wak Department
Washington
George Lets
Mass
Kansas
Congress
Eam
Ain Cavalry
S. A
Board of Trade
Leigh
Bonds Set To Ensure Trials In Liquor Cases
Judge Benson adjourned district court before ruling on liquor bond forfeitures. He set new bonds to guarantee fair trials, stating bail must secure justice. Forfeited bonds ranged from 1,000 to 7,000 with new bonds escalating to 9,000 14,000 25,000. Prohibitionists hope these moves end the whisky trade in Lawrence as former shops fearfully eye the next term.
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Benson
W.C. Nolan
August Walruff
Fritz Iseman
Jacob Moak
Art Moak
Wim. Mosk
John Donnelly
John Walruff
Nolan
August Walrof
the Monk
Walruff
Lawrence
Fugitives Nabbed After Bond Forfeitures Set Aside
Sheriff Carmean moved to arrest John Donnelly and Billy Nolan as court adjourned. Deputy C K Carmean tracked them at the U P depot after warrants were issued, with Donnelly and Nolan forfeiting bonds of 3000 dollars. They were captured, brought to jail, and required to post new bonds totaling 14000 dollars each.
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Carmean
C.K. Carmean
John Donnelly
Billy Nolan
U. P
Kansas City
Nell Donnelly
Nelli
Theeavenworth
Charlie
Roth
Tonganoxie
John
Billy
Law
Donnelly
Nolan
R. W. Luddington
Donnelly Bros
Benson
Theo. .Poehler
Nolan’s
Donnelly’s
Omaha
Nebraska
Ireland
For Sale. True Citizen office interests in Lawrence Kas
Owner offers halt of interest in the True Citizen office at Lawrence Kansas. Other interests occupy my time. Good circulation and material worth about 1000 dollars. Will sell cheap for cash before March 12.
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Lawrence
Kas
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