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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1887

Page

4

Kaw Valley Stock Company Organizing Near Hig Springs

The Kaw Valley Stock company forms with several farms in the vicinity and will operate on a cost basis. L. M. Crawford sues Rag Baby company of Atchison for damages after Rag Baby failed to appear at his Topeka opera house following ticket sales. A compromise was reached, Rag Baby paying $0.

Kaw Valley Stock Company Hig Springs Nevenal Farmotm L. M. Crawford Rag Baby Company Atchison Topeka

Marriage Unites S Shattuck and Nina Parrott in Topeka

Rev W Irelan officiated yesterday at the bride's residence on New Hampshire street, joining Samuel S Shattuck of Barton county Kansas and Nina L Parrott of the city. The couple will return to Barton county for their home. Friends extend best wishes. E B Lull of Topeka and C H Reid were involved in a hunting accident after liquor led to a gun discharge. Lull was shot. Reid admits shooting but claims accident after drinking. Subpoenas issued as Grand Jury seeks evidence from all involved.

Topeka W. Irelan New Hampshire Street Samuel S. Shattuck Barton County Kas Nina L. Parrott E. B. Lull C. H. Reid Reid

Mine Accident Near Blue Mound Kills Local Worker

A coal mine six miles southeast of town collapsed in a tunnel, burying William Wertz and narrowly missing E Keeney. Wertz died at the scene. no inquest was held and the county paid funeral costs. Also, A G Honnold announced his candidacy for Register of Deeds as a Republican with strong county support.

Blue Mound William William Wertz E. Keeney

University Notes Highlight Local Activities And Losses

Prof Bailey was in Topeka yesterday as the law department counts thirty two students enrolled. The German society schedules a program for next Friday. Prof MacDonald cannot meet classes due to sickness. Miss Nettie Kuba a former student died Friday in Wichita of typhoid fever. J Q Rankin of Raymond Mo joins the law department. W T Read nears recovery from a nose injury and will return. Prof E C Franklin leads the Chemistry department in Bailey’s absence.

MacDonald Nettie Kuba Wichita J.Q. Rankin Raymond, Mo W. T. Read E. C. Franklin Rof Bailey

Bakers University News and Political Echoes

A Baker University week review notes 256 students enrolled, local illness stories, and a feature lecture by Exedioye Will Cambank on She Model Hue fend. Gov Cumback hosts Christianity and Marten in Civilization. primary voter preparation continues between Col Buckner and L B Kelfer. A Water-Way Convention asks Kansas delegates for the Illinois River plan to link Lake Michigan to the Mississippi. Also notes socialists calling themselves The Progressive Labor Party due to rapid labor progress.

Nell Teron Leavenworth Rev. J Sullivan Cumback Marter Baker Col. Buckner L. B. Kelfer Martin Isaae Taylor Illinois River Improvement Committee Peoria Illinois Jaws Rusk Wisconsin Kansas Lake Michigan

Bust of a Kansas Governor in State Historical Society

Kansas Historical Society houses busts of many governors, including Gov. Fred P. Stanton. Stanton sent a marble bust crafted by Horatio Stone from Virginia, to be placed in Topeka, praising his early Kansas services and opposing the Lecompton constitution. City council met with minutes for September including finances, street work, and treasurer reports.

Kansas State Historical Society Jacklogs Fred P. Stanton Washington Adame Virginia Stanton Kaansas London Co FG. Adams Kansas Historical Society Topeka Horatio Stone Aparint Washington, D. C United States Fren. P. Stanton

Eight men begin floor work on bridge project

Eight men were employed yesterday in putting down the new floor on the bridge. The work will be completed to-morrow night. L. Drake of the Fifth ward appeals for funds to replace a mule team lost weeks ago. Any amount from ten cents up to ten hundred dollars will be gratefully received. About thirty-five boys were out yesterday skirmishing the woods for walnuts. The Starrett place yields about four hundred bushels this season.

L. Drake Fifth Ward Starrett Place

Post Office Pickings and Mail Report Summary

The report notes good weather for postal carriers and records 233 special letters delivered in the month. It details registered letters delivered and various mail categories including newspapers circulars and printed matter, with figures partially obscured in the OCR.

Lawrence Emporia & Southwestern Begin First Train Run

The Lawrence, Emporia and Southwestern railway operated its inaugural train on the Carbondale road Monday with nine cars shipped outbound. Freight will be received at Russell and Bowman’s elevator, and the 10:30 a.m. departure plus 5:50 p.m. return schedule will stay until further notice. Celia A. Prentice, sister of C. T. Prentice, died of heart disease in Lincoln Nebraska. born December 6 1850 in Erie county New York, she moved to Kansas as a child. Her funeral was held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from her home on Louisian street, Rev. Dr. Cordley officiating, then burial at Oak Hill cemetery.

Lawrence, Emporia & Southwestern Lawrence, Emporia & Southwestern Railway Carbondale Road Russell & Bowman South Massachusetts Street J'rentice Ousians Street Cordley Oak Hill Cemetery

Topeka raids on gamblers and carp sent to Kansas City

The article notes Topeka authorities intensifying a crackdown on gamblers with spotters and raids. It also reports the government fish commission planning a 25,000 carp shipment to Kansas City for distribution across Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, and Western Missouri, offering twenty fish per applicant for breeding.

Government Fish Commission Kansas City Kansas Colorado Iowa Missouri

Spies Candidacy Era: County Commissioner Election Call

The piece argues August Spies should not seek terrestrial honors but urges electing a capable county commissioner for Lawrence and Grant township. It stresses the role’s high duties, intelligence, and integrity, urging voters to select the best, preferably from business leaders, at the primaries. It notes at least two candidates are possible and calls for careful voter consideration.

Lawrence Grant Township

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