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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1886

Page

5

Prohibition arrests spark local controversy after raid

Sheriff Carmean yesterday arrested Henry Marti and his wife and Henry Junior on indictments by the Grand Jury for violation of the Prohibitory law. Authorities found four barrels of Milwaukee beer, a twenty gallon whiskey keg not opened, three twenty gallon kegs partly full, and six barrels of Watruff's beer. The beer was bottled and packed in barrels marked applec and stored in the cellar. The sheriff faced criticism for what some call high handed action while others commend the enforcement of the law.

Carmean Henry Marti Henry Junior Milwaukee Watruff

Work resumed on water works mains in Lawrence

A large force under Engineer John H. Walker extended the ditch on Winthrop street and laid pipe. The workers filled the trench after a week long exposure, following a telegram from New York dated November 12, 1836, urging immediate and vigorous resumption of the project. Comnyes & Lewis stated the contractors act in good faith to satisfy public demand.

John H. Walker Winthrop Street Comxeys & Lewis Lawrence

North Lawrence items feature thefts and temperance talk

Local brief notes report a horse theft with bounties posted, multiple residents moving or traveling to California, and a surge in poultry arrivals. Weather rain aids wheat, wolves disturb near Bismarck, and temperance sentiment grows as district court reports fewer drunks. Hood's Sarsaparilla ads appear amid community notices.

L.A. O'Neil Nortonville Wilson California D. Matly Lincoln Street Bismarck

Thanking Friends for Support After Our Loss

We express gratitude for kindness shown during our late affliction sickness and death of our child Mr and Mrs M L Burr extend thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance. A lost hat and cloak worth reward for return to C C Wicks store Lawrence. A colored man Jim Barber caused property damage driving and whipping horse fared badly. Kansas State Music Teachers Association announces second annual meeting in Topeka April 13 1837 with reduced accommodations and program details to follow.

Eo. Journal Axp Mus M. L. Burr Lawrence Big Springs C. C. Wicks’ Store Jim Barber Donnelly Stamp Post Kan Kansas State Music Teachers’ Association Topeka Wa. Macdonnald

University Lecture Draws Strong Attendance at Local Campus

Prof. I. C. Branner of Indiana University lectured on A Naturalist in Brazil to a fair, engaged audience despite weather. The First Regiment Band provided music, while a serious carriage accident at the Huston/Bower home injured Mr. Huston and Mrs. Huston, with children uninjured. Surgeons from Baldwin City treated the injuries. the couple is in good hands with local friends.

I. C. Branner Indiana University Brazil Braver Ami Amazon Valley mNsic Duckson Bower Willow Springs Mr. Bower Mr. Huson Mr. Huston John Bower

Snow Hall Dedicated at University of Kansas

Snow Hall dedication at the University of Kansas drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Chancellor Lippincott opened services with officials and a prayer, Judge Oris spoke on the university's growth, and Prof Snow received praise for the natural history department. Prof E D Cope lectured on evolution and science, followed by ceremonies in the West Room with Gov. John A. Martin.

Snow Hall the University University Hall Lippincott Board of Regents University Page Leaven- Worth Judge Tis Atchison Stue Soow Snow Natural History Department E. D. Cope Philadelphia University of Heidelberg Oris Walters Topeka John A. Martin Wan Kansas Kana Kansasy Soci Woral Commonwealth Collee Harvard Massachusetts Mount Oread Hizher Sims Cobler Allta Peek Sinal

Snow Hall Dedicated at University of Kansas in 1885

The Kansas Board of Regents approves naming the Natural History Building Snow Hall and dedicates it to the Natural History Department. Chancellor I A McNeil and Rep T A McNeil address the audience, praising devoted faculty and the department, with light humor about the chancellor’s residence.

University of Kavsis Science Ita Board of Regents A. G. Otis Natural History Snow Hall OF Natural History Snow Board of Regents of the Upersity of Kansas University Snow Hall Department of Natural History University of Kansas

Washington writer Maj Ben Pruney Ponre to publish life study

Sixty years in Washington journalism and politics are chronicled in Maj Ben Pruney Ponre’s forthcoming book from Hubbard Bros. of Kansas City. A blend of wit and anecdote promises a valuable literary contribution reflecting the era’s social and political circles. Also notices promote a November 19 sale of tailor-made winter wear at 409 Delaware street Kansas City with deep discounts, and local testimonials tout Salvation Oil and agricultural loan offers.

Washington Maj Ben Pruney Ponre Fife Maj. Voore U. S. Senate Hubbard Bros Kansas City Delaware Street Fourth Fifth Streets Woolford Barber. Bros Drugw Giste Lawrence

Hood's Sarsaparilla A Potent Blood Purifier

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a carefully prepared medicine with a unique blend of sarsaparilla delion mandrake yellow dock and other agents. It claims superior strength and curative power, promising purified blood sharpened appetite improved digestion and renewed energy with testimonials and a call to send for a cures book.

Hood A. S Hood & Co Lowell Mass All Druggiate A. Ball Syracuse E. M. Hace Lima Hin J. F. Nixon Cambridgeport

Market Reports Grain and Provisions Nov 16

Grain and provisions markets show mixed activity across sectors with firm cattle and hog values, steady to higher grain bids, and weak flour in New York trading. Notable items include steady No 2 brass currency, strong pork and lard contracts, and demand signals for creamery butter, with slight regional price variations and futures positioning.

Syde Pauly Adige Hanis Willeam-Stromg Susie Heavy New York St. Louis Minnesota Laney Butler Western Western Steam City Steam Zane Ues Fe

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