Sincere Socials and Advertisements Highlight Friday Notices
Miss Stella Hynes entertained many friends at her residence Friday night. October post office money orders totaled 857. Charles A. Roberts of East Wilson N Y bore thirteen scrofulous facial lesions. Hood s Sarsaparilla touted as a cure and economy. Kappa Kappa Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta fraternities hosted Friday gatherings. Free of charge. Drugstore guarantee for Hood s. Polona Pliefer wed W Schwarzenhole at Connecticut street last Saturday. Matinee prize doll went to Flossie Bates. A merchant praised Hood s Cough Syrup. Wil Thrall of near Eudora won the silver pitcher prize. Salvation Oil promoted for pains at 25 cents. Unity Club Topeka musical with Aldrich MacDonald Gore Hutchings. Beware counterfeit Salvation Oil in damaged packaging.
Nelse Gosline Opens Independent Grocery Store
Nelse Gosline leaves his former employer to go into business for himself. He starts a new grocery store across the street from the Y M C A, marking the completion of his decision to strike out on his own.
Diptheria Cure Claims by Hood's Sarsaparilla
A local notice praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for helping cure diphtheria and improving health by expelling impurities from blood and strengthening the system. Also reports a county temperance convention at OL Church in Lawrence on November 5 with baskets for entertainment. Dr Foster of Baldwin and his daughter had a buggy wreck near Media when a horse bolted into a barb wire fence. they were not seriously injured though the horse was badly cut.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Upon County Convention
OL. Ie
Lawrence
A. P. Brewer
Hood's Sarsaparilla Fights Dyspepsia Distress
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as relief for dyspepsia. It claims the medicine dispels the disease's cause and tones the digestive system, noting thousands express gratitude for the remedy.
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Hood
Died at home of Charlie Wilson’s son Moses
Moses son of Charlie Wilson died yesterday morning at 9 at 219 Wlinda street. Funeral today at 2 at Second Baptist church. Friends invited. Also October 29, infant son of George and Alice Snyder aged fifteen months. Funeral today at 2 at 1136 Connecticut street. Friends invited.
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Moses
Charlie Wilson
Wlinda Street
Second Baptist Church
George
Alice Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Connecticut Street
Tax roll of 1886 by town and school district
The 1886 tax roll lists state, county, city, and school levies for Wakarusa towns and nearby communities. It names Gran Willow Springs Palmyra Eudora and the City of Lawrence with entries for county general, county interest, county sinking, city general, city interest, city sinking, sidewalk tax and school tax totals.
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Wakarusa
Willow Springs
Palmyra
Eudora
Lawrence
City of Lawrence
Lawrence tax figures and city revenue details
Tax figures for the City of Lawrence appear with figures such as 8,413 and 96,681 83. The text lists various categories and amounts including 5,067 23 and 8,842 86 with scattered fragments of assessments and receipts indicating a financial summary. The legible items suggest a municipal accounting snapshot with multiple line items and totals.
Cyclone Hall GOP rally whets enthusiasm amid dispatch cheer
A lively gathering at Cyclone Hall saw Republicans of all ages cheer favorable dispatches while South reports drew silence or grudging disapproval. North Lawrence delivered a large Republican majority provoking electrified cheers from supporters. Alert Pills are promoted as a remedy for diseases and urged for family use.
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Cyclone Hall
Goond
Bourbee
North Lawrence
Weather Report for October 1886 by Prof Snow Kansas
Weather report from Lawrence observations by Prof F H Snow shows October 1886 nearly warmest in 19 years with rainfall only half average. First white frost Oct 1, first black frost Oct 27. Mean temp 60.28F, high 79? and low 27F. rainfall 1.95 inches. ten-month rainfall 21.81 inches. Wind varied. total wind run 10,863 miles. Barometer averages around 29.2 inches. Humidity moderate with clear and partly cloudy days. One fox noted.
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Lawrence
S. W
N. E
N. W
Lawrence Citizens Marvel At Dr. King's Discovery
Lawrence residents report dramatic cures for consumption and lung diseases by Dr King's New Discovery. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds asthma and bronchitis. Trial bottles offered free at Barber Bros Drug Store with large bottles available for purchase.
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Lawrence
Dr. King
Barber Brows Drug Store
Susan B. Anthony Addresses Equal Suffrage at State Convention
The second day evening session at Cosley’s rink drew a packed audience for Susan B. Anthony’s discourse on equal suffrage. Judge Emery opened, Prof James G. Clark sang, and the First Regiment band serenaded Anthony. A near unanimous rising vote supported suffrage, signaling strong local encouragement for the cause.
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Cosley
Susan B. Anthony
Miss Anthony
Emery
James G. Clark
Anthony
Prickly Ash Bitters Promotes Digestion and Circulation
Prickly Ash Bitters warm the stomach invigorate the digestive organs open the pores promote perspiration and equalize circulation. As a corrector of a disordered system there is nothing to equal it. 10-91m.
Lawrence Boy's Enterprise Opens New Groceries Store
A Lawrence reporter found N. H. Gosline stacking groceries to the ceiling in a Massachusetts street storefront as he prepares to open his own grocery business. Gosline has fifteen years as a popular clerk and is expected to quickly attract patrons with a fresh stock of goods.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Warren
N. H. Gosline
Gosline
Nelee
Election finished and officers prepare to take duties
The passage notes the election is over with implied division of outcomes and the country potentially saved or lost. It suggests people resume ordinary life as the new officers assume duties at the proper time. It also oddly markets Ayers Pills as the safest and most perfect laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayers
Election returns show Republican sweep with small ward recount
Returns from wards and townships indicate a decisive Republican victory across Douglas County for county and state nominees. A recount is planned in the second ward due to a voting error. Additionally, death notices note the passing of Mrs. Josie Keefer of Sibley at age thirty-eight from typhoid pneumonia with funeral services set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funston
Douglas County
Josie Keefer
J. F. Keefer
Sibley
Oak Hill
North Lawrence News Briefs Report Chicago Hunt and Local Routines
A young woman left North Lawrence for Chicago to hunt a man she reportedly married, but she returned after several days. Elections passed quietly with a few out-of-town candidates visiting polling places. J L Canovane’s fence and the M E Church frontage gained paint and improvements. Mat W Carrel plans to ship bogs to Kansas City tonight. The A O U W will host an entertainment at their hall near the depot. French guests of New York City visited the board of education departments last Friday and were entertained.
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Chicago
Ill
J. L. Canovane
Mat W. Carrel
Kansas City
New York City
The
Board of Education
Bowes Family Relocates From Lawrence To Topeka
Mr Geo W Bowes and family departed Lawrence for Topeka to establish residence there after about 17 years in Lawrence. Bowes long served on the city board of education and was active in local educational affairs, and Topeka gains a first class citizen. Also ad notes Kemp's Pile Suppositories from Barber Bros Lawrence at 50 cents per box with a testimonial from A G Bose New London Conn.
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Geo. W. Bowes
Topeka
Lawrence
Mary
R. Bowes
Board of Education
A.G. Bose
New London
Conn
Kemp
Barber Bros
Old Time Elections Differed From Saloons
Eyewitness notes a peaceful election with no liquor influence, orderly voting and clear minds. A personal testimonial touts Ely’s Cream Balm for nasal and eye ailments, claiming rapid relief and cure after doctors failed. Georgia Judson of Hartford endorses the product and its easy use and zero cent price.
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Sikce
Relici
See
Ely
Georgia
Judson
Hartford
Conn
A Testimonial to Cuticura Remedies for Skin Disease
A New York reader recounts seven years of facial and neck lumps and sickness cured by Cuticura Remedies. He details weight gain after treatment, praise for the Skin Cure Soap and Resolvent, and hopes for widespread Cuticura supply houses. He notes prices and the maker, Boston Chemical Co.
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New York
Sam
M. Husband
P. O. Box
Porren Drucaxn Chemical Co
Boston
Sanford
Onford
Potter Drag & Chemical Co
Snow Hall Nears Completion and Dedication Ceremony
Snow Hall will be formally turned over to the Board of Regents in ten to twelve days with a dedicated day for the Natural History building. The dedication is set for Tuesday November 16 with a full program including morning ceremony in the new building and addresses in University Hall at 11 AM and 8 PM by distinguished East scientists.
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Snow Hall
McFarland & Son
Board of Regents
University Hall
Public works progress amid election attention noted
Despite heavy focus on the election, water works and street railway extensions advance rapidly. Private individuals have contributed much to these material improvements across the area.
Death of Gertrude Williams in Kansas City
Lawrence friends mourn the death of Gertrude Williams a bright fifteen year old girl and only child of Mr and Mrs Thomas BR Williams of Kansas City after a three week illness. The short life brought great joy while it lasted.
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Lawrence
Thomas BR. Williams
Kansas City
Gertrude
Electricity cures claimed by Chamberlin at two addresses
The notice asserts that ELECTRICITY is safe to take and sure to cure as used by C P Chamberlin with locations at 711 New Hampshire Street Lawrence Kansas and 1280 Main Street Kansas City Missouri.
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C. P. Chamberlin
X. D
New Hampshire Street
Lawrence
Main Street
Kansas City
Hood's Sarsaparilla hailed as cure for scrofula
Charles A. Roberts of East Wilson New York attests a winter 1679 scrofula attack with multiple neck abscesses was cured after twelve bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. He credits druggist W J Huntley of Lockport for the recommendation and invites verification. Hood's Sarsaparilla marketed by C I Hood & Co Lowell Mass at 100 doses for one dollar.
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W. J. Huntley
Lockport
Hood
Charles A. Roberts
East Wilson
N. Y
C. I. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Tax Notice of Douglas County Tax Rolls 1886 Detected
Douglas County treasurer announces tax rolls for 1886 are in hand for collection. The notice lists general funds for City of Lawrence Wakarusa Township Clinton Marion Willowsprings Eudora and other districts with valuations and levies, naming H. L. Moore as treasurer and outlining collection authority and location at the Town Hall.
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DougLas Co
Kas
Jotice
Dougas County
Wakarusa
Weneral
Grant
Fu Levompton
Khanwaki
Clinton
Marion Township
Willowsprings Township
Palmyra
Eudora
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Dr. Price
Business Directory
Ldridge House
Marilal
Lewis
Props
C.or
Erea
Arker, Gleed & Gleei, Attorneys At Law
National Bank Buildin
Thacher
Attorner
We National Bank
Suangler
Attorney At Law
Office Ein National Bank
D. L. Tosh
County Court House
T. Stevens
Wella Fares Expres
Bus
Muvey
O. W. Murphy
Office City Drug Store
Steele
Masachusetts Street
R. H. OW. Howe
Crew & Co
A J. Griffin
Massachusette Street
Winthrop Street
National Bank
Ewe Wee
Serien & Son
Wwe Crum
Hucetta Street
Estaurant
Geo. M. Falley
Muscachusetts Street
OHN Egner
A. E. Benson
W. F. Marca
Ae Ass‘t Cashier
D. Bowersock
Douglas County Bank
Sg Bank
First Net National Bank
Guicagas Lua
O. Thacher
W. Hanizr
A. Hadley
T. E. Newim
Asa’t
the National Bank
Kansas
United States Depository
Bell
Europe
RG. Jammson
Merchants Bank
Lawrence, Kansas
Stella Hynes
East Wilson N. Y
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kappa Alpha Theta
Polona Pliefer
W. Schwarzenhole
Juchhoff
Flossie Bates
Flossie
Dr. Bull
Luther B
Selma
Wil Thrall
Salvation Oil
Unity Club
Prof
Aldrich
Prof. MacDonald
Mabel Gore
Josie Hutchings
Nelse Gosline
Total
Ax Roll
City of
F. H. Snow
University OF Kansas
Equal Suffrage Meeting
Martin
Moonlight
Robinson
Bowersock
Cranececcnsceeseelsnopton
Chadwick
Bristow
Second Ward
Third Ward
Eccesseee
Moolight
Funstone
Robingon
Shepardi
Norton
Tremper
Barttlett
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Ccs
Sceeeees
Ove
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Bartlett
Learn
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Sears
Grant Township
Crane
Secees
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Fence
EMEPY
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Kanwakee
Martinesseseccesss
Mooniighe
Chad Wick
Ceeseee
Eeesseee
Ceesecsess
Waxarusa
Cox
Baldwin
Vinland
Funston and Robinson
Nsenth of
Mise Keefer
M. E
Potter Drug CO
State of Kansas
County of
Drougla
Thera
Teoft
Si Generis
Steewae
Lees
Eeueral Pratermat
Muna Preven Teleral Fame
Lowe
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H. L. Moore
Ors
Baldwin City
Eudora Nawr
General Fund Sc Mint
Lawrence Soint
Buckien
Arnica Salon
Uo Wired
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