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Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1889

Page

6

Cure for Skin Diseases Promises Hair and Skin Revival

A collection of testimonials tout Cuticura Remedies curing eczema scalp eruptions and loss of hair. Mothers praised quick, economical relief for infants and children. Other cases include a fever sore eight years cured and a scalp disease resolved. Sold everywhere with resin instructions and a brochure offer.

Zee M. E. Woodstm Norway Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation Boston Mass

Frightfully Bundled Joe and the Bald Knobbers Hangings

Ozark Missouri May 11 detailed the botched gallows for Bald Knobbers Dave Walker Will Walker and John Matthews. A heavy trap failed twice, then spirits and prayers filled the scene as three men died, while a thousand spectators watched a brutal justice unfold.

Funeral of the Bald Knobbers Ends Without Grave Ceremony

Ozark Missouri May 11 business was nearly suspended as crowds discussed the execution. Witnesses say that if the public had known of a second hanging of Will Walker it would not have been allowed. Sheriff Johnson is sharply criticized for lacking prior execution experience.

Ozark Dave Walker Matthews W. H. H. Miller W. N. Howell Sherif Johnson Sheriff Johnson Young Walker Dave Will Walker Will Mr. Horn Walker Messrs Hanks Grayson Mr Horn Job Johnson Father Son Sparta Post Robertson Post Sparta John Matthews Louise Newton

Desperate burglary suspect kills officer in Kansas City trial

In Kansas City Kansas, during the trial of James Smith and Thomas Laver for a Badger Lumber burglary, Smith rose and slashed Detective John W. Gilley, who returned fire before dying from five bullets. Laver escaped. A witness was lightly wounded. Gilley is critical. Also reports on crop conditions across several states including Ohio, Missouri, and Kansas, with wheat, corn, and rain updates.

Kansas City Office of Justice For the Peace Lewis Kas James Smith Thomas Laver Armourdale Badger Lumber Company Smith John W. Gilley

Oklahoma murder of Dr Bruss shocks Shortsville

News arrives that Dr. J. M. Bruss aged 33 a leading physician of Shortsville left three weeks ago for Oklahoma to relocate and was murdered there. His body was found with about $2,000 in money and valuables missing.

oReaprse J. M. Bruss Shortlessville Oklahoma

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