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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1889

Page

8

Corner Stone Laying At New M E Church In Lawrence

The corner stone of the new M E church in Lawrence was laid with a large audience in attendance. Bishop Ninde, Rev. Jas Marvin and others spoke as funds were subscribed to finish the building. The stone box held a Bible, hymnals, church records, history, and lists of subscribers, officers, and contributors. The ceremony followed a morning program and a community luncheon with further remarks.

M. E Jas. Marvin Lawrence Ninde General Conference el der Motter Christian Advocate and Journal New York Central Christian Advocate St. Louis The Western Christian Advocate Cincinnati Lawrence Journal Daily and Evening Tribune Lawrence Gazette Boughton Kansas New England Emigrant Aid Society Boston Mass W. H. Good J. 8. Griffling L. B. Dennis Ninon Massachusetts Street Berkley Kentucky Kansas and Nebraska Bishop Baker Vermont Street G. W. Paddock Massachusetts Dearborn Baldwin Calvin Kingsley Dr. Tremble Bec Sees Teasin W.K. Marshal Vermont Delaware Ohio Richmond Indiana J. G. Haskell Daniel Dablene T. C. White

What shall we use for Paint

A buyer beware plea for honest guidance in choosing paint. Woodward with 84 years of experience endorses Campbell and Cutler Pure Liquid Paints as durable and trustworthy. The ad urges avoiding misleading Patent Mixed Paint brands and ensures real value through the trusted Round Corner dealer.

Woodward Campbell & Cutler Company

Wagonmaker Shop for Sale in Eudora Kansas

Change of location for my wife's health forces sale of entire outfit. Includes 50 by 50 lot, shop, tools, lumber, and all fittings. Only shop in town with strong trade. bargain price for immediate sale. Terms to suit purchaser. Address John Brueggen, Eudora Kansas.

John

Mr Cleveland in New York Democratic reception speech

A May 2 New York report covers Mr. Cleveland’s reception at the Fifth Avenue Hotel by the Young Men's Democratic Club. He defends party loyalty, argues true democracy serves the people, and cautions against office and spoils as the party’s aim. Frederick Condert responds to the toast Lawyers in Public Affairs and ex-Governor Hoadley to Party Supremacy.

New Yorks Young Men’s Democratic Club Cleveland Fifth Avenue Fairchild Frederick R. Condert Asbel P. Fitch Chauncey F. Black William L Scott Henry W. Grady Mr. Cleveland New York Democratic Party Frederick Condert Hoadley Ohio Bayard Daniels Fitzhugh Lee Breckinridge Kentucky

Woman Abducted in Wrorrra Kansas Night

In Wrorrra Kansas on May 29 a woman about 25, richly dressed, was bound and gagged by two men who rode up in a covered carriage and abducted her from the street. Two bakers heard her cries but the suspects vanished around a corner before help arrived. The woman claimed to be Mrs Rhinehart of Cincinnati but investigators say Rhinehart is not her real name. She appears from a prominent Illinois family and had arrived in the city the previous day.

Wrorrra Kan Rhinehart Cincinnati Kansas City City Hospital Hine Clark Douglas County Oanaes Home Building and Loan Association of Lawrence Kansas Plainlly Jacob Habis Elizabeth Haag O. L. Spencer É E. M. Spencer Acob Haag Kaneas Flo Jacob Haag Andlizabeth Haag Eain New Jersey Street Jacob Hang Elizabeth Hang Crthy Bailey Mary White Mnet New York Street Bailey Jos. E. Riggs Ph ‘i

Cyclone hits Kansas town with deaths and heavy damage

Emporia reports a square cloud cyclone struck near Clements two miles west of town at four pm yesterday. Seven to eight killed, Captain Milton Brown killed with daughter. wife and son injured. Strong City details say Brown crushed, others hurt, homes ruined, extensive damage. Pantle sighted a square cloud, path about fifty yards wide, crossing the railroad in three places. McPherson reports heavy rainfall and a water spout with little detail available.

Emporia Kan Santa Fe Clements Milton Brown Strone City Captain Milton Brown Captain Brown Brown Ed Brown H. Quibber M. E Hunt John Pantle Cottonwood Pantle Strong City M’pherson Mcpherson

Cronin's Trial and Clan na Gael Sentence Reported

The Herald repeats that Dr. Cronin was removed by Clan na Gael after trial and conviction as a British spy. A secret seven member committee was formed by ballot with only the presiding charges, witnesses, and the accused aware of identities. Cronin learned of the proceedings and warned of a violent end. Also noted is Luxe Dillon's Chicago visit to learn the camp number behind the committee. A Kansas City case reports a 15 year old girl dying after alleging rape by a named Black man and subsequent abuse. In Scranton, five hundred locomotive engineers meet for social purposes under Chief Engineer Arthur, with doors closed to nonmembers.

Clan-na-Gael Curiaco Herald Cronin North Side Chicago Luxe Dillon Philadelphia Locomotive Brotherhood Scranton Brotherhood The Academy of Music Arthur Order

Hillman case requisition sought for insurance swindler

Detective J H Franklin arrives in Torrxa from La Junta to secure a requisition to bring Hillman to Topeka. Hillman, long sought since 1883, has been in Mexico and Arizona, with a Tombstone arrest recently. Mrs Hillman dismissed the reports as fraud and said she married again to avoid further suit.

Torrxa Kan J. H. Franklin Santa Fe Secret Service la Junta Hillman Topeka J. P. Miller N. B. Hall Buffalo Range Hokes Franklin Old Mexico Chihuahua Arizona Tombstone J. H. Baldwin J. H. Slaughter Leavenworth

Richards Murder Suspects Nabbed After Miner Office Robbery

Harry Ginn and C J Watson alias Barlow Watson were arrested at the Matador ranch for the May 15 murder of George H Richards superintendent of the San Pedro Coal and Coke Company of Carthage NM. The pair allegedly shot Richards in the back during a pay day robbery at the mines office stealing 4000 in cash and later escaped on a single horse amid a miners crowd. Authorities pursued them about eighty miles toward the Texas Panhandle then recovered 5 in an envelope and 400 in silver. Ginn carried 1935 and Watson 20 at arrest totaling 3200 recovered. The men claimed winnings from Arizona play and that Mexicans took their horses.

Richards Panhandle Texas Childers Matador Ranch Harry Ginn Watson Arizona

Nature's Own True Laxative Advert

The advertisement touts Nature's Own True Laxative as the easiest and most effective remedy to cleanse the system when bilious or constipated, dispel headaches, colds, fevers, and cure habitual constipation, indigestion, and piles. It claims production by the California Fig Syrup Company and notes sale in 50c and $1.00 bottles through Bros. 12Ndly.

California Bros

Whiskey Notice for Medical Use in Chell and Rea

Historical notice states requests one two or three gallons of whiskey for medicinal use. Mentions keeper W.H. and A. C. Tayke collecting most of each brand at stated prices. Indicates location at West in h et Rea.

W.H. Or

Ayers Pills Recommended by Doctors and Public

Promoting prompt treatment for constipation, the ad extols Ayers Pills as a purely vegetable, effective liver and after-dinner remedy. It quotes Dr. I E Fowler of Bridgeport and others praising their safety and usefulness for family use and daily practice.

Ayers Ayter I. E. Fowler Bridgeport Conn Teg Ayer J. T. Hess Moses Grenier Lowell Mass N. Smith Utica N. Y D. Burke Saco James Quinn Middle St Hartford Samuel T. Jones Oak St Boston J. C. Ayer & Co

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J. 8. Crew J. J. Russell W. R. Williams Adamm Oliver R. W. Starr H. L. Marvin J. G. Haskein Baxquet Milton Obrown Fall Creeks Sila Hood C. I. Hood & Co Apothecaries Citizens of Charles A. Booker James Skaggs Benjamine Ellis Augustus M. Ellis Do Io County Oarrington Lahue Hall G. Lahue Bangs E Jourt Kaneag Christianante Henristta Beatz Swin Stanfield Bro’s Mike Stanfield Poehler's Mercantile Co Kas
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