Rail Time Tables From The Journal Railroads
Railroad timetables list schedules for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and California routes with departures from Chicago Dearborn and Kansas City Union Depot. It includes Vestibule Express arrivals and New York Express and Colorado Express services, along with freight services toward Lawrence and passenger services in both directions. Officials J L Barnes superintendent and B R Tabor agent are noted.
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Chicago
Ombcago
Dearbon
Colorado Express
New York Express
Rerive Chica
Southern Kansas Railroad
Lawrence
Wey St
Coos
J.L Barnes
BR. K. Tabor
Ag’t
Rail time schedule fragment outlines departures and arrivals
A fragmented timetable shows Basilic Express and Eastern Express routes with departure times from Leavenworth and South Lawrence. It lists Time Freight and Passenger and J T Shanklin as agent, with mails close and various going directions including Going West Going South and Going East.
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J.T .Shanklin
Lawrence, Emporia
Southwest RN Railway
South Lawrence
E. C. Davis
Missing data about road tickets and contacts
Fragmentary OCR mentions rates routes and road tickets with a contact line including Union Ticket and names J. P. Russ A. T. &8. F. ea and a reference to Beatin rece Maaa and games Wren. No clear event or outcome is stated.
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Union
City and County Announcement and Local Ads
Announcements authorize John Walton as candidate for County Commissioner in Douglas County Second District. Real estate loans offered with no commissions or delay. Andy Reed barber offers steam heated baths at Frank Willard's old stand 712 Massachusetts Street. To rent a 10 acre near city with house and outbuildings, or exchange for city property. inquire Jos E Riaas. Watches available from 85 to 150. Coal delivery from office 683 Mass Street. Wood and coal delivery by A J Griffin Winthrop Street. Dried fruits and staples sold. Glasses and spectacles priced 4.50 to 10.00. Shilohs Catarrh Remedy with nasal injector. For Rent a furnished southeast corner room 835 Vermont Street. horse and buggy for sale.
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Andy Reed
Frank Willard
Eldridge House
Massachusetts Street
Personal notes from Kansas City and beyond visit scene
A stream of short notes lists individuals visiting or passing through cities from Columbus to Topeka and Kansas City. Among names and places are John N. Ratter, Wm Culbertson, E G Wood, J M Alexander, J F Neeley, W S Forester, J W Gleed, E H Foster, Ex Gov Glick, G C Smith, City Attorney Spangler, Frank Patterson, Ed Anderson, T T Hill, Jas Ellison, W D Osborn, H S Sullivan, J P Terrill, Graham Paper Co., S D Bishop, C S Gived, and Mrs C A Giced. Also mentions travel to Pueblo and a campaign debate invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Smith
Ottawa
Spangler
Kansas City
Frank Patterson
Junction City
Ed Anderson
Lawrence
Sweden
T. T. Hill
Jas. Ellison
W. D. Osborn
H. 8. Sullivan
J. P. Terrill
Graham Paper Company
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
8. D. Bishop
Iowa
J. L. Bristow
C. S. Gived
Pueblo
Colorado
C. A. Giced
Topeka
Local Advertisements and Offers in Special Locals
A collage of old Lawrence ads invites readers to visit Luther's for crackers and Smedley's bath house for steam baths. It promotes Witch Hazel for cuts, ice from Eidemiller & Co, sewing machine repairs, Weber and McConnell tailors, Western Union inquiries, and sample copies of the Weekly Journal. Also featured are Kemp's Liver Pills, Shiloh's products, fall goods at Weber's, O. P. Leonard suits, dressmaking by Maus H G, cough and bronchitis cures, and coal deliveries by M L Allstor with multiple stores. Continuous pitches for tailored garments, remedies, and local services with prices and addresses.
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Smedley’s
Raymond & Dick's
Eidemiller & Co
Massachusetts Street
Tailor
Barber Bro.’s
Weber's
Lawrence
O. P. Leonard
Eureka
Maus
H. G
Shiloh
Straffon & Figen
Local Briefs and Upcoming Events in Douglas County
Community notices urge registration and charity entertainment gifts for Lawrence residents. Prohibition candidate Rev Botkin speaks this afternoon while a Republican rally unfolds in Eudora. Twin funeral, wheat market shifts, and district court matters are noted among social, legal, and agricultural items. Deputy Prentice subpoenas grand jury witnesses as local clubs plan programs.
Bold Robbery Rumor Stirring Lawrence Nightly Alarm
Report of a supposed hold up of George Upshaw near New Hampshire and Berkley streets sparked police activity and public theories. Upshaw described two armed men taking cash, a watch, and chain, then mystery notes claimed a prank. Later, the attack was exposed as a practical joke by unknown parties, likely friends of Upshaw. Also a September YMCA report notes five Gospel meetings, 110 average attendance, six conversions, and jail reading programs.
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Lawrence Pesce
Lawrence
Union Depot
George Upshaw
The
JourNal
New Hampshire Street
Upshaw
Bowersock’s
New Hampshire
Berkley
Mr. Upshaw
Marshal’s Office
poiNa
Victin
M. C.A
F. C. Lassett
Sec’y
Alderman O Day shines in damp audience play
Alderman O Day was presented by the Sam Beswin Ryan company last evening. The amusing piece drew praise for Miss Iola Pomeroy and Miss Rose Watson whose voices and poise drew applause. Mr Ryan as Timothy O Day featured strongly with Holden and Curtis praised for their work. Frank Wood drew the silver pitcher and number 14. An entirely new play will be given this evening.
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Alderman O’day
Sam Beswin Ryan
Iola Pomeroy
Rose Watson
Mr. Ryan
Timothy O’day
H. M. Holden
C. M. Curtis
Frank Wood
Blacksmith Shop Ad by John Davis at 822 Vermont Street
John Davis a popular blacksmith at 822 Vermont Street invites friends and the public to commission iron and wood work horseshoeing and general blacksmithing. He warrants all work and requests calls from those seeking skilled metal and woodworking services near Carmean and Harbaugh's livery stable.
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John Davis
Vermont Street
Davis
Carmean & Harbaugh
Great Western Telegraph Stockholders Await Action in Court
The Great Western Telegraph Co in Lawrence faces a Cook county case challenging stockholder liability. Supreme Court Illinois holds stockholders liable for full par value with a 35 percent assessment already in force. Senator Farwell and others seek to overturn the decision, alleging fraud and collusion. A two percent assessment is proposed for those who benefit from the suit. A 2 PM meeting at S A Riggs’s Watkins Building will organize Lawrence stockholders’ support.
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Great Western Telegraph Company
Chicago
Lawrence
Cook County
Supreme Court of
State of
Ilinois
Western Union Telegraph Company
Great Western Company
C. B. Farwell
Great Western
Supreme Court
Senator Farwell
G. B. Hawley
Tenney, Bashford & Tenney
S. A. Riggs
Watkins
Weather, crops and market notes from the county
The rain yesterday encouraged farmers to harvest wheat while many hold grain for price changes. Hogs near the depot were moved west as several died. Wheat prices rise, with 500 to 1000 bushels stored north of the city. A. J. Warren plans stump speaking before November 6. Elder King of the A M E Church expected from Junction City. The Squire Cameron pole leans toward Cameron farm amid muddy streets.
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King
A. M. E. Church
Junction City
A. J. Warren
Beens Note Seeks Charity Help For Needy Woman
A letter received by a local charity worker asks for clothing bread jelly butter bacon and groceries for a bedridden woman and her daughter in Lawrence. The plea requests light bread sugar coffee beans meat flowers and other basic items to endure a difficult winter.
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Lawrence
Plese
Death of John Smullin, Kansas City Lawyer
John Smullin a 55 year old lawyer died at his home 2008 Washington street at 11 last night of typhoid malaria He leaves a family The remains were shipped to Lawrence for burial by the AOUW interment will be today in Oak Hill Cemetery The article notes a drug advertisement for Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla inserted alongside the obituary.
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John Smullin
Washington Street
Lawrence
Kansas City Star
Smullin
City
T.O. Irwin
Geo. W. Smith
Oak Hill Cemetery
Doctoring Old Time and Warner Remedies
A Harper's illustration titled Doctoring Old Time depicts an old-timer blowing dust from an antique clock. The article discusses Warner's Log Cabin remedies by H. H. Warner, promising herbal cures from garlic to cough and consumption remedies, hair tonic, liver pills, and rose cream. It argues these old-style preparations appeal amid distrust of modern medicine.
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Harper's
Roberts
H. H. Warner
Warner's Safe Care
Warner Observatory
Rochester
N. Y
Warner
Kanwaka Chautauqua Club and Rally Notes
The Kanwaka Chautauqua Club met at Mr. Ricker’s last Thursday. A young horse owned by Mr. Bettis slipped into a barbed wire fence with no serious damage. Bettis asks for gate closures next time. The Hopefull Workers plan a Basket social at Coleman School House Friday night October 20, baskets by ladies will be auctioned and include supper for two. Kaawaka people attended Clinton rally Tuesday. Ashford Hann visited Topeka for G A R reunion. Republican Club raised over three dollars for a traveler whose horse died near Baldwin’s place. Democrat Club members remain quiet on the road home. The Kanwaka Republican Club targets pole raising next Friday October 12, with 138 feet ready and hope to finish with help from Gooders. all are invited.
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Kanwaka Chautauqua Club
Ricker
Chas. Bettis
Clinton
Ashford Hann
Topeka
Republican Club
Laf
Baldwin
Democrat Club
Kanwaka Republican Club
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of our daughter
To those kind friends who assisted and sympathized, we express heartfelt thanks. Special obligations go to Rev Nicholson and the Lutheran choir for words of comfort and songs of love. Also grateful to Nora's teacher and classmates for flowers and tokens. We love you all George Paxnp SARAH WARE. Cake baskets from $4 to $20 each.
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Nicholson
Nora
George
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the Journal
Atchison, Topeka & Railroad
Osagege City Express
Santa FE
Eestern Eoc
Kansas City Express
Rostveen
Gen. A
T. Hicmpson
Tieke
ER. K. Pann
Cago, Santa FE & California Railway
Union Pacific Railroad
Basilic Express
Western Express
Ccos
Easteastern Express
Atlantic Express
Leavenworth
Sean
J. P. Russ
A. T
F. Ea
Friends of
Johnn Walton
Douglas County
H. Ss. Taeuren
Jos. E. Riaas
Rushmer’s
Mass. Street
C. Bence & Sox
A.J. Griffin
S. Winthrop Street
National Bank
Mass
C. L. Epwards
Warrooms Bros
RosameEn
Straffon & Zimme
H. S. Teewrer
John N. Ratter
Columbus
Wm. Culbertson
Denver
E. G. Wood
Eldridge
J. M. Alexander
J. F. Neeley
Parsons
Forester
J. W. Gleed
E. H. Foster
Montpelier, Vt
R. K. Tabor
Glick
Yester
Dr. Bull
James Thomas Franklin
Baltimore
Luther
Miller
Weber
Blirneya
Bannock
McConnell's
Artatle Allor
Western Union Telegraph Office
Weekly Journal
McConnell’s
Justus Howell
Urtem’s
Strafon & Zimmermann
Raymond & Dick’ S
Crowr
Strafin &Zimmermann
M.L. Allstor
Blue Ridge
Scranton
Osage City
City Drug
O. Butler
Straffoe & Zimmermann
Effie
Chas
Lucy Hatch
Croup
Lawrence Flambeau Cloud
Eudora
Chas. Tucker
District Court
Mr. Bristow
Gertrude Beatty
George B. Beatty
Kansas
Prof
Mayhew
Business College
United States
C. T. K. Prentice
United States Grand Jury
Earl Russell
Young Men's Republican Club
Joel A. Minner
Abilene
Belle Divelbias
Lecompton
Wm. G. Pierott
Lydia A. Tyler
W. C. Patterson
Sarah Flynn
Norton
Goodrich
Cyclone Club of
Mir. W.C. Patterson
Presbyterian Church
van Pelt
Board of County Commissioners
L. B. Keefer
Baldwin City
H. A. Cummings
Belvoir
Petronio
Field & Hargis
O’day
Great Western Telegraph CO
Squire Cameron
Cameron
Beens
Kanwaka Kullings
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