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Lawrence Weekly Journal in Lawrence, Kansas

23 May 1889

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Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1889

Page

3

Best Yet Class Day at Lawrence High School

The Lawrence High School class day program drew crowds despite rain, with a morning and evening display by over forty graduates. Miss Lizzie Marshall gave the salutatory, Miss Frances Fellows and others delivered essays and orations, and a gift of encyclopedia volumes to the Middle class closed the day. The evening exercises featured Miss Sarah Bowman salutatory, strong orations by Richard Carter and Samuel Elliott, notable declamations, and a valedictory by Miss Mary Edgerton. Dr. Cordley distributed diplomas, noting the largest class yet and praising teachers and administration.

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Lawrences High School Opera House Mandolin Club State University Mary Mair Currie Clinger Joan of Arc Deine Lizzie Marshall Chiss Lizzie Belle Howard Frances Steinberg Frances I Herrington Arthur House Alice Mason Fannie Lome Elise McCardy Mattie Rugh Other Man Esther Wilson Arthur Boughton King’s Temple Emma Spriggs Eva Jones Annie Boloyne Jessie Wiley Brickley Virginia Stone Zeorah Howard Josephine Yoder Alex Rankin Kate Riggs Bowersock Sarah Bowman East Franc Fellows Richard Carter Zar Cassander Moore Persimmons Nannie Town Arthur Sadie Buckingham Elizabeth Michael Walter Gray Charles Griffin Samuel Elliott Elliott May Ke Mary Edgerton Arthur Clennan Boughton Sarah Raven Bowman May Josephine Brickley Sadie Virginia Buckingham Carrie Grace Glinger Mary Augusta Edzerton Mattie Enzstrom France Rebecca Fellows Katie Fredrickson Fannie Gilson Walter Evans Gray Bella Gregg Charles Sumner Criffin Frances Adelade Herrington Lizzie Howard Zora Howard Eva Maud Jones Flora Kennedy Mattie Lawrence Alice Lizzie Marshall Francis Elenor McCurdy Francis MecGrade D. H. Manley Crassander Glarys Moore Alex Victor Rankin Herbert John Rankin Mattie Clair Rugh Emma Cornelia Spriggs Frances Adelade Steinberz Sadie Malinda Stone Nannie Towne William Benjamin Walton Jessie Ethel Willey Ester Lendrum Wilson Zerlena Wise Richard Cordley Board of Education Cordley
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General Adna Anderson Dies by Suicide in Philadelphia

Longtime railroad executive Adna Anderson, 60, formerly with the Kansas Pacific and Union Pacific, shot himself at the Lafayette Hotel in Philadelphia. He had recent ties to the Northern Pacific engineering corps and earlier service with the Army of the Potomac. A son suggested possible insanity. the motive remains unknown.

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A. Anderson Philadelphia Adna Anderson LaFayette Kansas Pacific Union Pacific Northern Pacific Railway General Anderson New York Lafayette Hotel Anderson The New York, New Haven & Hartford Army of the Potomac United States
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Science Club Holds Fourth Annual Meeting At Snow Hall

The Science Club of the University held its fourth annual session in Snow Hall with late afternoon and evening sessions. Papers covered recent work in class and independent study, highlighting the department’s high quality. The year closed on a prosperous note with bright prospects ahead. The account also covers Art League board actions, officer elections, and site search for a new building including potential gifts of lots and park land, with a hopeful but cautious tone.

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Science Club of the University Snow Hall The Art League W. T. Sinclair James H. Carefield Frank O. Marvin George A. Banks James H. Canfield B. W. Woodward A. Henley W.T. Sinclair West Lawrence B W. Woodward Massachusetts Street South Park
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River flood rises and swamps shanties near bridge

The river boomed and continued rising with drift flooding the North Side. Cameron's wood pile shanty and several shanties were surrounded by water forcing evacuation. Water threatens the bridge and dam gates as boats are secured and debris and dead animals pass downstream.

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Cameron Dolly Graeber
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Syrups of Figs Nature's own laxative remedy

Advert suggests Syrups of Figs as a universal laxative and cleanser for biliousness, constipation, colds, fevers, indigestion, and related ailments. Claims ease of use and effectiveness, mentions a 50 cent price and California manufacturer.

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California
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Franklin Convicted of Manslaughter in Local Trial

A packed courtroom witnessed Bud Franklin be found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree after eight hours of jury deliberation. The verdict carries a sentence of three to five years in the state penitentiary. Additional items note a spelling book joke, High School graduates party at the Steinberg residence with a praised program, a death notice for Mary Mary, wife of Wilbur Presley, and a Business College brochure detailing tuition and summer schedule.

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Madame Blanche Journal Office Tribune Diep Mary Wilbur F. Presley Steele South Tennessee Street Presley J. B. Watkin Lake Charles
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Pleasant social at Miss Flora Fincher's North Lawrence home

Miss Flora Fincher entertained a group of friends with music games and refreshments on Thursday evening in North Lawrence. Guests included Misses Rolla Gilluli Anna Hutt Matie Hyde Siary Carman and Messrs L C Spooner Herbert Stote W E Higgins Rufus Melvin and F H Olney. Farmers report steady butter eggs and produce prices while district court heard the case of Susan A Mondon administratrix versus Union Pacific for 210000 damages. A State University faculty versus Senior class ball ended with a 19 to 17 Senior win. A Newfoundland dog Jumbo fell into the river and was rescued. A testimonial for Gilok's Consumption Care ends.

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Flora Fincher North Lawrence Rolla Gilluli Anna Hutt Matie. Hyde Siary Carman Messrs L. C. Spooner Herbert Stote W. E. Higgins Rufus Melvin F. H. Olney State University
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Science Club Steinberg Frances Misges Steinberg Carroll Headine Miss Frank Eit Tiss Katie Frederickson Isabelie Steinberg Carroll the Business College Susan A. Mondon Union Pacific Railroad Bismarck Harry Sedgwick Tas H. Tuarza Bourbon, Ind Ghilok Buraffou & Zimmermann Gendson A. Datley Wianends Jaccards Kansas City, Mis FF Hk Chicago Main Street Kansas City J. B. Watriss C. A. Hitt Paul R. Brooks W. E. Hazen Watkins National Bank J. B. Warthins Cras A. Hitt F. Deichman R. A. Steele E. Hazen Savings Department Crns Lotunorz D. M. Spranele W. Smith Rubin Hardie Sxsches Searle Asdf
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