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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1888
Page
1
A vivid account describes a pilgrimage toward an enigmatic structure known as the Fenceless House. The piece traces travelers, landmarks, and the journey’s mood as they approach the unnamed destination, evoking curiosity about what lies within.
Indianapolis November 28. Senator C B Farwell and General Martin, Illinois Republican Central committee chair, visited President-elect Harrison with Colonel Fred Grant. They left after a brief 90 minute stay and declined to discuss cabinet or policy matters. Grant said his visit was nonpolitical, just to congratulate Harrison. Farwell called Harrison’s head large and mouth closed, while the press speculated on patronage aims behind Farwell’s Chicago Gresham faction.
Washington on November 28 reports indications that the inaugural procession will be the largest yet. Ohio National Guard leaders seek quarters as they plan a brigade of 2500 troops for General Harrison's inauguration. Pennsylvania Guard officials confirm added infantry and mounted units, with Indian troops expected and Harrison's old regiment possibly serving as escort.
Kelsey S Hudson a leading colored citizen of Atchison Kansas died this morning from a fractured skull suffered when he was thrown from a horse on November 14 during the Harrison gratification procession He was a member of the Atchison Board of Education and deputy grand master of the Colored Masons of Kansas
The Kansas Board of Canvassers completed the canvass showing Republican leads in key races. Lieutenant governor Felt leads with 182,041 votes. Democrat Frazier 102,940. Union Labor Todd 38,063. Prohibition Finley 6,434. In congress, seven Republican incumbents won by large margins. The GOP dominates the legislature. 39 of 40 state senators and nearly all House members are Republicans, with Plumb slated for re election.
In St Louis on November 28 a steam heating failure caused panic at Blair School. Miss Bettina Krebs reached the door first, but a second surge trampled her and others. Teachers Miss Miller, Miss Jerebo injured. seven pupils hurt. Janitor helped prevent worse harm.
Petitions circulate in western Kansas urging defeating the Springer bill to open Oklahoma claiming mass immigration would drain Kansas. A western Kansas convention this week may take action. A Creek delegation in St Louis travels to Washington to press claims that lands won by treaty in 1886 require purchase to settle Native ownership.
In Broverorp Maine on November 28 the seventy hour storm dropped five inches of snow and five inches of rain. A Salem Indiana merchant comments on Dr Ball's Cough Syrup as the best cough medicine. A note on health and medicine appears with mentions of Salvation Oil and a small coat price of twenty five cents.
An Indianapolis report claimed 1200 democratic G A R veterans met secretly to form a new order and withdraw from the G A R but Col J N Walker of Indiana G A R says no withdrawal plans exist. Numbers show membership rising with 25 000 on last quarter and 300 new members during the campaign.
George W. Kollentz was elected chairman and empowered to appoint a full executive board. He will name one member from each congressional district and two from the state at large at the next meeting, placing the entire management of the association in their hands.
New York Nov 28 Mrs Sherman wife of General William Tecumseh Sherman died at 10 o clock this morning at her Seventy first street home. She slept fitfully at times last night but by eight o clock it was clear she could not live long. General Sherman and his children Rachel Lizzie and Tecumseh were at the bedside when she passed.
An advert extolls Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children as prescribed by a top nurse and physician in the United States. It claims forty years of use with universal mothers’ approval, easing teething pain and curing dysentery and diarrhoea. The product is priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Describes multiple railroad plans discussed at New York conferences. Most favored was a stronger agreement restricting rate making, but not adopted. Analysts say mailroads fear bankruptcy and seek a solution to avoid collapse amid federal pooling bans and deteriorating affairs.
New cases rise by eight with no new deaths as total cases reach 4680 and deaths 468. Indignation grows over the board of health’s refusal to issue a proclamation permitting refugees to return. Pressure mounts as residents threaten to block arrests to allow returns by train.
The forecast from Wak Department in Washington announces fair weather for Kansas with light local snows in the north, slight temperature changes, and northerly winds for 24 hours starting 7 a.m. on November 29. The notice ends with an unrelated advertisement for Pozzoni's Powder highlighting fragrances and colors.
The severely hurt youth, thrown from a buggy Monday evening, showed improvement yesterday. His attending physician now holds out some hope for recovery though several days remain before the crisis. The patient was semi conscious during the day.
Market reports note on call money at 2 1/4 percent and last loan at 24 1/4 percent. Mercantile paper quoted around 4s and percent. Exchange dull with 60 day bills at 4 8 4 and demand at 4 881. Total stock sales today reported at 28170 shares.
Pills for Women never fail to always give speedy and certain relief. Satisfaction guaranteed or money returned. Sent by mail, securely sealed, in plain wrapper, for One Dollar three boxes for Two Dollar. Particula in letter for four cents in postage stamp Address Mara. E. REVERE, Box 283, Jersey City, N.
A writ of damus issued by Judge Boyd of the circuit court restrains the Wareine county commissioners from certifying the recount result in the congressional race. The order directs them to appear Friday and show cause why they should not certify as originally returned by county officials. The action follows a petition by George W. Atkinson, the Republican candidate.
In IndiaNarouis on November 27 a meeting of about sixty Democratic veterans at the Hendricks club rooms led to the perfection of an organization titled The Democratic Soldiers and Sailors Veteran Association of Indiana. The body aims to uphold patriotism and democratic governance, resist encroachments on civil liberties, and assist veterans with civil service advancement. Officers elected include President R. A. Taylor Secretary W. C. Tarkington Treasurer L. Daniela and Vice-President Samuel C. Green.
Boston November 25 A T and S F land grants appear in a terse despatch. The brief item notes the railroad, its line from Atchison to Topeka and the Santa Fe, with mentions of grants and related proceedings.
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters are a superior remedy used by many and guaranteed to purify the blood, cure liver and kidney diseases, skin issues like pimples and boils, and eliminate malaria symptoms. It promises satisfaction or money back and lists Barber Brothers Drug Store as the seller with bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
An 1840s style ad touts cures for skin ailments and rectal conditions with a guarantee of perfect satisfaction or money back. The product, sold for 25 cents per box, is offered by Barber Bros.
Kansas City market notes show mixed grain prices with May and January bids for corn and oats, and fats for corn meal, bran, and flour products. Livestock quotes list large egg shipments, hens and roosters, and turkey prices, alongside pronounced provisions values for hams, bacon, and pork products amid light receipts and firm dairy demand.
The Live Stock Indicator shows CaTria receipts at 5,000, shipments 4,600 and offerings mostly common with a slow market. Good to choice corn fed cattle at 4.60 to 5.15, common to medium 3.90 to 4.45, stockers and grass range steers 1.00 to 3.00. market weak. Good to choice 5.15 to 5.20, common to medium 4.95 to 5.10. market steady. Muttons 3.50 to 3.75 for good to choice, common to medium 1.50 to 3.00.
Readers can obtain information by mail about child beating described as painless and safe. Send four cents in postage stamps to Mus. E. Revere Box 283 Jersey City New Jersey in a sealed envelope to receive details.
An old-time ad promises a tonic liniment for hard or soft calloused skin, sunburns, splints, swells, sprains, sore throats, coughs, and swollen parts. Barber Bros. druggists in Lawrence offer each bottle for 850, with a warranty on every bottle.
At Loum on November 3 the market displayed varied options and a general lack of steady demand. Prices for several items moved, with some bids listed and others declined, reflecting cautious trading and shifting interest among participants.
November market notes lower cash prices for common to fair cattle as heavy native steers and butchers selections edge down. Fat corn prices appear weak with corn byproducts and lard values reflected. butter and eggs show varied quotes across regions and grades.
The Drovers Journal notes a quiet market with slow, lower demand for cattle and livestock. Native cattle range from 3.00 to 4.40, feeders 2.0 to 3.75, Texas cattle 3.00 to 5.40, lambs 4.00 to 5.00, and hog receipts around 5.15 to 5.35. Shipments total about 35,000 head with subdued activity overall.
Firefront notice dated October 1 announces service of summons for non-resident defendants. W Haaw listed as involved. Court action seeks legal service and response.
Effie Heitman files for divorce from Warren Heitman in Douglas County Kansas alleging abandonment for over a year. The petition is in Lawrence and requires answer by November 3 or default judgment may dissolve the marriage and award costs. dated September 18 1888 with Chadwick attorney for plaintiff.
Morrie A Webb files suit in Douglas County District Court Kansas demanding divorce from wife with return of petition by Sunday November year. attorney A G Richards represents plaintiff. Also probate notice confirms IND A PEASE GILLET as executrix of Seth Augustus Gillette estate in Douglas County Kansas with October filing date.
Dr. LL Gorsuch, with four decades of medical practice, endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co. He claims it cures catarrh in any case when taken as directed and offers $100 for any failure. The note asks doctors to prescribe it and notes it is sold by druggists for 5 cents.
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