Local court actions and industrial notes from Missouri and Kansas
Constable Estes brings Cole on a Monday requisition from Missouri Governor for alleged mortgaged property sale by a man. Judge Norton designates Edward Russell as administrator for B J Bailey estate. A will evidence commission issued for J E Bailey. Lawrence Canning Factory runs at full peas pace with about fifty workers, expanding as crops rise. Eudora Mining and Natural Gas Association formed with 1000 bond authorization to deepen coal and gas prospects to 500 more feet. Also mentions Salvation Oil and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. Rain boosts farmers, corn outlook improves. Two runaways damaged Hermane Hase and Mr Petty wagons yesterday.
Property transfers and a drug advert from local column
Lot 66 New Hampshire street transfers from W A Shipley of Lafayette Indiana to Abe Watts for 360 dollars. I N Van Hoesen's Agency sold Dr Morse's residence for 2500. G F Richards and wife transferred to Anton Feldhofe lots 7 and 9 in block 32 Eudora for 50. C A Peaks and wife nave sold to Mary Moore jet 8 in block 25 Sinclair's addition for 550. Chas H Tucker sold to J N Roberts lot 113 on Pennsylvania street for 154 dollars. Mothers teething and fretful children need Dr Arnold's Soothing and Quieting Cordial 20 cents. For sale by all druggists.
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New Hampshire Street
W. A. Shipley
Lafayette
Ind
Abe Watts
I. N. van Hoesen
Dr. Morse
G. F. Richards
Anton Feldhofe
Eudora
C. A. Peaks
Nave
Mary Moore
Jet
Mitch ell camp officers installed after muster in
General Robert B Mitch ell camp held a muster led by Col. Heron with officers installed including Captain A J May First Lieut B R C Rankin and Second Lieut R S Horton The camp council members were Geo Whitcomb Chas Allison and Frank Churchill A large turnout of veterans attended and refreshments were served by the Relief Corps ladies Forty members have been enrolled and more signed applications The group shows strong enthusiasm and expects a large membership The camps will join Memorial Day exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Mitchell
Col. Heron
A.J. May
BR. C. Rankin
R. S. Horton
Geo. Whitcomb
Chas. Allison
Frank Churchill
Relief Corps
L Argeone
H. Hattert & Co Promises Home Work Opportunity
An often misspelled advert promises easy at home work with no cost to join and earnings potential. It urges readers of all ages to send for details, claiming freedom from office constraints and the chance to earn from home.
Mrs Colwell Hosts Novel Quotation Luncheon at 830 Kentucky
Mrs W G Colwell entertained at a Friday luncheon described as a quotation party with informal tables, elaborate menu, and floral parlors. Guests included Mrs Ambler, Mrs Mazon and mother, Mrs Hynes, Mrs D C Haskell, Mrs Spaulding, Mrs Green of London Canada, Mrs Evans of Topeka, Mrs H Sleek of Kansas City, Mrs J M Wood, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G. Colwell
Flower Service Fills Unitarian Church Despite Rain
The Unitarian church hosted its annual flower service with full attendance on a threatening Sunday. Prof Aldrich directed a double quartet and the event featured a Christening Hymn by Mrs Gardner set to music by Aldrich. Sincere recitations and readings preceded a short pastor’s address and a few baptisms, all praised as one of the most impressive services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian
Professor Aldrich
Williams
Ray Buckminster
Willie Brown
Remarkable Cure for Lung Ailment by Cough Killer
A testimonial proclaims Dr Seth Arnold's Cough Killer cured a severe lung affection deemed incipient consumption by local physicians. After trying doctors and remedies with no success, the speaker notes a few bottles restored health and that friends saw similar results, calling it the best cough remedy. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Arnold
Barretts Clever Elephants Attract Crowds In May Show
S H Barretts New United Monster Shows visit town on Tuesday May 31 featuring trained elephants Bismarck and Juno with lead trainer Prof George Thompson. The act includes military drills, music, dances, and a four round boxing bout with trunks fitted with gloves and a referee.
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S. H. Barrett
George Thompson
Bismarck
Juno
Doc
Ben Builer
Ben
Marquis of Queensberry
Relaxed after cure by Brandreth's Pills for bilious headache
William E. Rockwell of No 512 West 47th Street New York recounts chronic bilious headache and dyspepsia worsened by diet fatigue or cold. After trying many remedies he used Brandreth's Pills a simple purgation plan. Over thirty nights he took one or two pills and gained weight with no further aches or pains.
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Brandreth
William E. Rockwell
G. W. Oakes
Filley
F. L. Davis
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Athlophoros Co
Wall St
New York
Graduating recital showcases Miss Gore with praise and crowd
Miss Mabel E. Gore gave a standout graduating recital at University Hall assisted by Miss Josie Hutchings and Prof. Wm. MacDonald. The program featured Chopin and Liszt with orchestral finale. The audience attended in large numbers with visitors from nearby cities and flowers presented to the performers.
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University Hall
Mabel E. Gore
Josie Hutchings
Wm. MacDonald
Lawrence
University
MacDonald
Miss Gore
McDonald
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
Chopin
Schumann
Liszt
E. Ries
Emery
Miss Hutchings
Pleasant Party Hosted By Miss Cora Parker Before NY Visit
Miss Cora Parker, famed for winter painting classes and hailed as the city’s finest artist, hosted a Tuesday studio reception before her Thursday departure to New York for further study. Guests included Misses Oliver Lockwood McFarland Auona Lu Kenyon March Reeser Long Parker and Messrs Dr Simmons Peairs Ayers Hawes Gorsuch McFarland Kenyon Roberts, with a card partner game and a candy collation featuring Parker’s paintings and a pantomime performance by Miss Long of Wichita.
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Cora Parker
New York
Miss Parker
Miss Long
Wichita
Oliver
Lockwood
McFarland
Auona
Lu Kenyon
March
Reeser
Long and
May 24 1887 Patrick Graham Weds Melissa Bateman
Marital notice states Patrick Graham to Miss Melissa Bateman both of the city with ceremony by Rev Dr Beatty rector Trinity church. Also an advertisement touts English Spavin Liniment claiming to remove hard or soft lumps blemishes from horses including blood spavin curbs splints sweeney stifles sprains and sore throats with savings and warranty by Barber Bres druggist Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Beatty
Trinity Church
Patrick Graham
Melissa Bateman
Bres
Lawrence
Unclaimed Letters At Lawrence Post Office May 2007
List of unclaimed letters shows names under Ladies List and Gent's List in Lawrence Kansas for the week ending May 2007. Names include Cooper Kate E Carroll Tabeths Davis Maud Davis Lizzie Franklin Mollie Howell Haseltin LM Johnson Mary Krenton Martha Lane Mary Ladd Hattie Taylor Clara Taylor Emma Williams and others. Foreign Anton Schuler. Callers must say advertised and provide date. OSBUN SHANNON P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas
Gratitude to neighbors for help with Arthur’s burial
To our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in laying away our little Arthur, we will ever hold in grateful remembrance. Sames and Cyrena Adams, H. and L. Z. Carmean.
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Arthur
The Strongest Man in Ohio Called George C Arnold
George C Arnold of Cleveland Ohio is proclaimed the strongest man in Ohio after gaining substantial weight and strength using Dr Harter's tonic. He had weighed under ninety five pounds less than a year ago due to chronic liver trouble and Bright's disease of the kidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
George C. Arnold
Cleveland, O
Bright
Harter
Working Classes offered lucrative home work in Portland
The notice promotes quick earning through a home based business by Greger Shycox & Co. It claims both sexes can earn 50 cents to 5 dollars per evening and more with time, promising to send one dollar as payment for inquiries. It asserts free particulars and outfit, asks readers to mail their addresses, and notes a Portland Maine origin with a 12 week warning.
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Oine
Greger Shycox & Co
Portland, Maine
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Craigs
Newton, Kansas
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Vermont Atreet
Cole
Estes
Missouri
Norton
Edward Russell
B. J. Bailey
J. E. Bailey
Lawrence Canning Factory
The
Eudora Mining and Natural Gas Association
Hermane Hase
Mr. Petty
Dr. Arnold
Sons of Veterans
H. Hattert & Co
Portland
Wewly
Barrett
West 47Th ST
N. Y
Ruovinstein
Kammend Vatrow
Tore
Gastaldon
Beethoven
Wyati
Sames and
Cyrena Adams, 8. H. and
L.Z. Carmean
Tutt
Seaver
Rush County
Rush Center
la Crosse
Winfields
Salvation Army
Drum Corps
Kaskine
Bellevue Hospital
St. Francia Hospital
Jas. I. Hall
Albany Penitentiary
St. Joseph Hospital
W. F. Holecomba
East 2Th St
N.Y
N Y
Med College
Kaseine CO
Warren St
J.G. Sands
Valencia
Mokaska
Hermann Hase
Agt
Massachusetts
Iit
Bindery
Bill Heads
Journal Company
Lawrence Journal Co
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