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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1886
Page
3
Notice served on the Salvation Army in Topeka to vacate the Armory hall and cease meetings, claimed as a neighborhood nuisance. They leased the hall for a year and may contest the order. Also mentions widespread discarded pill boxes and remedies amid harsh, sensational medical commentary.
A large turnout of business men convened as a citizens mass meeting to urge the water company to proceed with construction. They discussed delays, concessions, and the contract’s terms, adopting a resolution demanding timely completion with possible forfeiture of the franchise if delays persist.
A jumble of product pitches and local notices includes Stomach bitters and hair remedies, military hops, church festival feedback, birthday greetings for Dr Nicholson, an endorsement of Bull’s Cough Syrup, streetcar track work near Santa Fe depot, a claim of neuralgia relief by Salvation, and a divorce suit filed by Catherine McGowan plus a Rising Sun merchant suicide.
Mise Anna B Williams of Lawrence married W R Woods of Garnett at her father J T Williams residence with Dr James Marvin officiating. The couple left for Garnett after a dinner and rice thrown for luck, with many local guests present and well wishes for a long prosperous future.
A Journal report finds anthracite coal scarce nationwide with little arrivals in Lawrence this fall. Dealers say coal is unavailable at any price, with high future prices expected. Shipping delays and mine shortages cited. potential relief may come soon.
An old alert warns that catarrh can progress to consumption if unchecked and promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla with claims of cures. The note urges reading a book of evidence and requests copies from Hood and Co. It also reports a street ditch on Winthrop Street left open by water works contractors, risking accidents and city damages, urging immediate repair.
The notice warns about lung and throat ailments in Lawrence and advertises Kemp's Balsam, offering a trial size free. It urges residents to visit for relief, with prices listed as 0c and $1.00 for bottles. It also mentions Salvation Army meetings at G A R Hall and safety concerns about crowd crush risk on the hall’s narrow stair.
An old promotional note claims diphtheria recovery and general vitality from Hood's Sarsaparilla, describing it as a constitutional remedy that purges impurities, renovates the system, and supports the body. It mentions an upcoming art league exhibition with a chrysanthemum show as a new feature.
Taxpayers to abandon lists of property for 1886 receipts to avoid delays. Treasurer H. L. Moors urges early submission. Peeblese Star reports the marriage of Charles Starkweather and Miss Jenole Peebles by Rev. Dr. Marvin at the bride's Connecticut street home with intimate guests and generous refreshments. The Chamber of Commerce met to back water works relief, with large turnout and discussion. The Journal claims it will defend residents’ rights and support city interests.
North Lawrence items report Rev E Atkinson resumes work as canvasser for the U B Bible Society from Dayton and a barber shop move on Locust Street. The column notes a dance at the Pacific hotel, court case Clark vs Persing with $256 verdict, flower show reports in Topeka and a free medical recipe offer, plus health ads and local concerns on safety, pavements, and Hood's medicine.
A ragged collage notes Haverty arrest in Chicago for a $1000 debt tied to New York interests, then Advert shows blood purifiers, prison congress, mine fires, and glass works presidency. Also mentions cures by B B B for facial sores, Texas fever hoaxes, Dr King’s discovery for consumption, and a soft soap sales notice in Philadelphia with mixed names and places.
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