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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1886

Page

3

Train connections and incidents at Carbondale Mines

The 11 35 train connects with Missouri Pacific for Paraoas Oswego Chetopa and Texas points. A bank collapse at Carbondale coal mines killed a young man named Bartlett and injured another. Farmers urged to seek Perkins accommodation and loan offers. Water works contractors praised for work despite street dirt remaining. Lawrence brewer John Walruff jailed on liquor sales indictment with $1000 bond posted.

Chanute Missouri Pacific Paraoas Oswego Chetopa Kansas Texas D. L. Bannes S. B. Signegs R. K. Tazoni Gen. Pasa Carbondale Bartlett

Runaway Wagon Tops Telegraph Pole Near Santa Fe Depot

A wagon driven by Mr. S. R. Elwell collided with a telegraph pole after his team bolted near the Santa Fe freight depot yesterday afternoon. Elwell was thrown violently but later deemed not seriously injured. Reports of robberies in Kanwaksa township surfaced, with Dr. McKimble among those said robbed before thieves struck Quinemo. Jack Shall attended a large Phi Delta Theta convention in New York City, noting its size and activity. An ad urges Salvation Oil as a cure, while hydrophobia concerns rise for a North Lawrence girl bitten by a possibly mad dog. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a blood purifier.

Santa Fe S. R. Elwell Canning Kanwaksa Dr. McKimble Quinemo Jack New York City Phi Delta Theta Fraternity United States New York Ife John Adams North Lawrence Simmons Ayer J. C. Ayer & Co Lowell Masa

Cole-Philips Wedding in New Orleans

Cole and Daisy Elizabeth Philips were married on the 28th at the bride’s brother T. C Cole’s residence in New Orleans by Rev. John Percival. Daisy is the youngest daughter of the late J. N. Philips. No cards.

New Orleans John Percival T. C Cole London England Daisy Elizabeth J. N. Philips

Money ready for delivery at any time by Perkins

Farmers attention part of a large trust estate devolves on me I have on hand more or less money than can be loaned on real or personal security long or short time Very favorable terms Money ready for delivery at any time Call and see me L H Perkins Office in National Bank Building Lawrence Kansas ll 4w2m

L. H. Perkins National Bank Lawrence Kansas

Science Club Meeting and Death of Mrs Petefish

The Science Club met at 3 15 pm with President McAlpine presiding over a program featuring a paper on The Megatherium by W A Snow and a debate on Materialism versus Spiritualism. Mrs Addie C Petefish wife of Thos Petefish died yesterday at her Clinton township home at age forty eight after a long illness. Funeral services will be at Clinton Presbyterian Church today.

Science Club McAlpine Ao W. A. Snow Scientific Review W. S. Franklin Jenke Addie C. Petefish Thos. Petefish Clinton Township Clinton Presbyterian Church

The Unity Club Hosts Equal Suffrage Addresses

The Unity Club session featured Mrs Lacy Stone Blackwell and Henry B Blackwell speaking on Equal Suffrage at the Unitarian Church. The audience was engaged and remarks followed from Profs Carruth Canfield Whitman Miss Brown and Mrs Diggs. Next Friday Prof Aldrich will discuss The History of German Music.

Lacy Stone Blackwell Henry B. Blackwell Womage Unitarian Church Carruth Canfield Mr. Whitman Miss Brown

Standpipe Collapse Debate Highlights Wind vs Vibration

Historical letters discuss a 160 foot water tower standpipe in Victoria Texas and a Kansas cyclone. Arguments compare wind pressure to vibration and discuss partial vacuum theories, citing wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph and a 300 square foot iron section. A second brief note promotes Dr Seth Arnolds Cough Killer and Dr Arnold's Bilious Pills with testimonials.

Victoria Texas Kansas Scientific American RK. W. Slayton Ali

Republican Rally in Lawrence Praises Governor Martin

A packed Usher Guards Armory hosted a Lawrence Republican rally with the First Regiment band opening the event. Governor John A. Martin spoke over an hour, outlining Republican temperance and law enforcement principles while contrasting them with Democrats. Colored orator Griffin followed with a forceful critique of Democratic treatment of Black voters. Enthusiasm ran high as supporters pledged to boost Martin to a large re election margin.

Usher Guards Armory Lawrence John A. Martin Martin Republican Party People of Kansas Cleveland Griffin Topeka Democratic Party Commonwealth

Wedding of Duback and Bay in Lawrence

Tuesday afternoon a party of about sixteen from Lawrence attended the wedding of Mr. George W. Duback and Miss Ida E. Bay at Fort Scott. The ceremony occurred at 7:30 pm at the bride’s parents home with Rev. A Beatty officiating. After a reception and elaborate supper, the couple departed for St. Louis then Canada, returning by November 15. Mr. Duback, now chief clerk of the Southern Kansas Railway, is highly regarded. the bride is a popular Lawrence figure and Kappa Alpha Theta alumna.

Fort Scott George W. Duback Ida E. Bay H. E. Russell Lawrence A. Beatty Trinity Church Trumbull Field W. L. Buliene Bernard Murray R. K. Tabor Frank L. Webster Josie Hutchings Mary Neisley J. Gordon Gibb J. P. Usher, Jr F. J. Melluish G. A. Lewis C. F. Rendall Topeka W. F. Bay Goebelt Iowa Adele Byrne Chicago J. L. Bay Kansas City Duback Canada Canada Southern Railway Southern Kansas Railway Mr. Duback Sox Our The State University Kappa Alpha Theta Gazette

Journal pledges fair treatment of Innes letter and party views

The Journal asserts it welcomes意见 from Lawrence business leader Mr Innes while not endorsing every signatory. It states the paper is firmly Republican for twenty five years, not bought with whisky money, and not beholden to influence. It promises fairness to Republicans and opposition voices alike.

Lawrence Alway Innes L. Bullene G. W. E. Griffith Col. Rankin Edward Russell F. W. Read Partizan Waisky Congress

Edmund L Pitts Persuades Senate Support With Enduring Resolve

The 1886 letter from Edmund L. Pitts, President of the New York State Senate, emphasizes steadfast leadership for expediting legislative business. Included are endorsements of Allcock's Porous Plasters and Hood's Sarsaparilla as remedies, reflecting period health advertising alongside political notice.

New York State Senate Edmund L. Pitts Mr. Pitt State OF New York Senate Chamber Albany Allcock Epsonp L. Pitts

Inauguration at Baker University Welcomes Dr Gobin

A large audience welcomed Dr H A Gobin president elect at a Baker University inauguration. Speakers praised the college’s progress and the home school partnership. Dr Gobin spoke on The College and the Home, stressing cooperation among church government business and education and urging support and prayers as a new era begins. Mendelssohn Club choruses and Baldwin band performed, enhancing the event.

H. A. Gobin Davis Dearborn Marvin Lawrence Gobin W. A. Quayle Ares Somer C. Mechem Ottawa Board of Trustees Baker Dr. Goben Jesus Dr.Gob Kansas Baker University Mendelssohn Club Baldwin

Why He Wants Gov Robinson Letter to the Editor

A Douglas County Lawrence citizen urges support for Governor Charles Robinson for Congress. He lists seven reasons including capacity, influence, support for Haskell Institute and Indian School, payment of claims from 1850, war governor credentials, University location, and long service to Kansas.

Gov. Robinson Congress Mr. Funston Usj Tom Chas. Robinson Charles Robinson Funston Haskell Institute Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington H. of Rh Efort Kansas North Free State Robinson State University Lawrence Secon

First Keen Twinge Prompts Rheumatism Remedies

Collects varied notes on rheumatism and cures with Hood's Sarsaparilla Salvation Oil and other remedies. Mentions complaints from shoulder pains to coughs and backaches, with assorted testimonials and international political notes. Includes references to Swiss railways and Austrian Reichrath policies.

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