Council Debates Water Work Amendment And Streets opening
The council met last night with all members present. The water works amendment was discussed but not debated and the council voted it down with one vote in favor. A petition to open Tennessee street between Winthrop and Henry was referred to streets committee. The body discussed relief for the company and potential extensions of work deadlines. A notice closes with thanks from the Women’s Relief Corps and an obituary note welcoming Dr. Matthews to Lawrence from Fort Scott.
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Tennessee Street
Winthrop
Henry Streets
Judge Bassett
Jude Bassett
Col
Comegys
Lawrence
Fort Scott
Matthews
Mathews
Northwest
Fort Scotts
Dubious Patent Remedies and Local Election Anecdotes
Fragmented 19th century advertisement notes Dr J E Banz vegetable couch claims and testimonials from Lawrence while praising Salvation Oil for pain. It records Douglas county election returns with misread ballots in Fourth Ward and a misprint affecting L P Birchfield’s votes, plus a testimonial from H B Reamer about Salvation Oil.
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Douglas County
Township Officers of Douglas County Listed
The article lists elected officers for nine townships in Douglas County including Wakarta l Trustee H D Whitman. treasurer William Brown. clerk C L Edwards. justices Thomas Fox William Yates Thad Whea den. constables H B Brown W A Walker Eli Berlin. Also Grant and Lecomptos and Kanwaka and Clinton Willow Springs Marlon Palmyrna Eudora townships with respective trustees treasurers clerks and justices or constables.
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Atty General
Puetic
Congress
Li le Wu
Sixth Ward
Wakarusa
Sun
Baldwin i
Willow
Clinton
Lecompt Teres
Douglas County
Wakartsal
H. D. Whitman
Tressurer
Wm. Brown
C. L. Edwards
Thomas Fox
William Yates
Thad Wheaden
H. B. Brown
W. A. Walker
Eli Berlin
James Brooks
Creel
J.C. Moore
J. 2
Marlon
R. J. Studebaker
MM. Dodder
Albert Hase
Albert Long
Silas Cavin
Jobo Messenheimer
James Weimer
Palmyrna
C. B. Beeks
D. Anderson
J. K. Hawes
Wa. Bristow
A. Stonebreaker
J. E. Walker
J. F. Spangler
Eudura
Henry Abels
J. 2. Hiddleston
P. Landgene
John Wilder
Geo. Sheeley
Earnest Krause
Alford Krause
Grand Jury Charged In Prohibition and Crime Duties
The district court charges the Danugtss county grand jury to examine all violations within the county, focus on intoxicating liquor traffic under the Prohibitory Act, and report on cases to the prosecutor. It stresses duties of druggists, judges, and jurors, and calls attention to gambling and jail inspections.
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Grand Jury
Sstate
Danugtss
Thls
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaimed Effective for Rheumatism
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cures-all for rheumatism by purifying blood and enriching vital fluids. Includes testimonials from patients like W. F. Woop and H. T. Baccom, claiming significant relief. Offers book of cures free, 100 doses for one dollar, sold by C. L Hood & Co.
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Hood
Aenane
W. F. Woop
Bloomington
C. L Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
GITY DEAD BEATS. How They Live Elegantly on Nothing a Year
Brooklyn Eagle recounts how a class of men, well dressed and former property holders, live on credit for years. A tradesman describes a cash-optional system, exposes chronic deadbeats who move houses, dodge payments, and leave debts behind. The piece argues cash would deter but is impractical.
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Brooklyn
Ivan
Rooklyn Eagle
Geronimo The Apache Chief Age And Image
A San Francisco Chronicle report cites a correspondent who met Geronimo, describing him as a young, handsome chief under thirty. He has not been wounded, and his band’s guerrilla campaign might have lasted longer if ammo had not run out. Captain Bourke’s An Apache Campaign echoes this portrait, naming Hieronymo as one of the Chireshua’s youngest, most influential chiefs.
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Geronimo
John G. Bourke
Captain Bourke
Hieronymo
San Francisco Chronicle
Bismarck’s Favorite Dog Mystery at Berlin School
A report from London Truth notes Prince Bismarck’s pet Tyras was sent to Berlin for treatment and vanished on the day of the prince’s Kissingen departure. Police hunted the dog until late at night while the owners wonder how the prince would react if his companion were lost. Separately, the Cleveland Leader debunks a Piedmont hoax about a petrified boa constrictor, revealing a carboniferous sigillaria fossil misread as a giant snake.
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Royal Veterinary School
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Maztiff
Tyras
Kissingen
London
Piedmont
W. Va
Cleveland
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County Court House
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Res Estete
Welle Farze Express
Pierson, Jary Public
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Sal Massachusetts Street
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Civen
Real Estat Ee S. Sterile
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D. Griffin
Maseschusetta Street
Winthrop Street
Oureies & Son
Deslera
Meassacheants Street
Wee Crim
Massi
Geo. M. Falley
Mseeachucetta Street
John Egner
G. E. Hancox
Owmasoca
Mancu
Douglas County Bank
Cormmnaeon Sere Setauat Bank
Kansas
Louis
Konnis Bros
New Line City
Tancage
Hapurr
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A. Hancer
Caul
Hier
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Ial Bank
Europe
Chas. Chadwick
Massachusetts Street
Alfred Taylor
A. Guest
Robinson
Fricker
Jane James
T. Banka
B. W. Woodward
d-Tu&Sn
Fourth Ward
L.P. Birchfield
L. P. Burchard
Birchield
Burchard
H. B. Reamer
Washington, D. C
C. A. Hodge
Middletown
Ohio
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Ottawa
Forman
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Dr. Bull
Ari
District Court
Benson
Thomas Granter
Santa Fe
Morrin
Hope
Demorest
Model Magazine of America
Prohibition Party
W. Jennings Demorest
New York
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Poatmaaters
A. J. Griffin
M. E
State OF Kansas
Doustan
H C. Grant
D.C
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Harris & Harris. L
Sree Justice of the Peace
A. W. Benson
Pacific Mutual Telegraph Company
Douglas
Atchicon
Topski & Sante Fe
Comany
Juande
Enid
Railrod Company
Ling
Gard County
A.D
K. Basis
Jane C. Watts
Jon C. Walton
Gity Dead
Bismarck
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