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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1886

Page

4

Local Ticket Names For State Offices Listed

For Governor John A. Martin of Atchison leads the ticket with A P Riddle from Ottawa for Lieutenant Governor and E P Allen of Sedgwick for Secretary of State. Also named are J L Bristow for Clerk of District Court, J Q A Norton for Probate Judge and R A French for County Attorney with other state posts unlisted.

John A. Martin Atchison A.P. Riddle Ottawa E. P. Allen Sedgwick Supreme Court J. L. Bristow J. Q. A. Norton R. A. French

National Bank for Lawrence Nears Opening

A new national bank for Lawrence is envisioned as a near future institution. It promises to embody the solidity and reliability characteristic of established banks, signaling strong local financial growth.

Lawrence

Senators Plumb and Ingalls Campaign Across Districts

Senators Plumb and Ingalls will tour multiple districts with a speaking schedule. Ingalls plans one speech in each congressional district as part of a broader push.

Plumb Ingalls

Notice on Weather Forecasting Gaps and Storm Predictions

The text states that no weather predictions are being made and that notice of impending storms cannot currently be given. It reflects a cautious stance on forecasting and alerts. No specific places dates or organizations are mentioned.

Villard to Lead European Bank Coalition in U S

Henry Villard will soon come to America as the representative of a combination of continental banks proposing to engage largely in financial business with the United States in conjunction with leading American firms. The Deutsche Bank heads the combination and Villard’s health is fully restored.

Henry Villard America United States Deutsche Bank Bank of Europe Villard

Politically Faring of Commanders in Reform Era Counties

A summary of return data from twenty one Kansas counties shows how many commanders and ex Union veterans faced removal or resignation under the reform administration. The compiled statistics, drawn from New York Herald correspondence, aim to illuminate political shifts and appointments across the state.

Prozasty Kansas

Col Roberts Bored Industriously for the City

Col Roberts shows steady interest in the city’s welfare and zeal in pursuing its claims. He was not censured for proposing another candidate and did not receive a renomination.

Col. Roberts

Mayor Poehler declines bid for representative seat

The piece argues Mayor Poehler should not run against Mr. Bowersock, praising Bowersock as the city's best guardian of business interests. It notes no winter elections or Senate votes and urges Democrats to forgo nomination, backing Bowersock unanimously as a conservative Republican and longtime businessman.

Poehler Bowersock United States

Oleomargarine Ban to Take Effect in Missouri

The Journal notes the final push to end oleomargarine, with a fixed date on the 31st for its departure. A 1881 Missouri law bans sale, and the product will bear a government stamp under federal enforcement. Proponents expect a state revival of restriction and full interdiction nationwide.

Missouri Conkling Kansas City United States

King corn and imperial rail lines in Kansas debates

A long, opinionated survey extols corn as the era's great resource, cites 1880s crop data and forecasts a 160 million bushel yield with a 225 million ideal, and notes a Chicago corn exhibit with multiple cash premiums. It then extols the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railway empire, detailing fifty two Kansas lines, a 154 million capital, and upcoming competition among Titans like Gould and Chicago rail firms. The piece closes with a skeptical aside on Miss Rose Cleveland’s literary venture and compares Chicago and St Louis Globe Democrat in quality.

Aden Kansas Chicago Exposition Building Imperial Railway New York New England Boston Globe Boston Yankee Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Corporation Plains Guyamas Indian Territory Gulf San Francisco San Diego Galveston Topeka Great Mighty and Imperial Corporation St. Louis Globe- Democrat St. Joseph Doniphan Atchison, Jefferson Leavenworth Douglas Lawrence Jay Gould Santa Fe Texas Gould Missouri Chicago & Rock Island Adams Union Pacific Marysville Miss Rose Cleveland Miss Cleveland Grover Cleveland St. Louis Globe Democrat

Declines in British Bessemer Steel Output and Tobacco in Germany

The clipping notes a steady drop in British Bessemer steel production and reports Germany's tobacco output is decreasing. It mentions the French Institute approving Chantilly estate repeats, a Madagascar dispute nearing settlement, and a resignation of Karaveloff as Regent of Bulgaria. Also advertising quack remedies and a sensational plea about youth indiscretions.

Bessemer Steel Chantilly

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement Claim

An old time ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores fever sores and skin eruptions. It claims quick relief and a money back guarantee if not helpful. Sold by barber Bris with an address or price not clear.

Barber Bris

Spanish Cabinet Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

Brief note on the Spanish Cabinet deciding to resign. Early 20th century style ad copy touts Electric Bitters as a health tonic for low spirits and headaches, promising blood purification and revived vitality at 50 cents a bottle from Barber Bros. drug store. The Illinois Board of Equalization faces responses to railroad assessment updates.

Barber Bros

Saved His Life By Electric Bitters In Ky

Mr D I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky says years of Phthisis and Diabetes caused severe pain and near convulsions. After one bottle relief came, six bottles cured him and added eighteen pounds. He believes he would have died without Electric Bitters. Sold 50 cents a bottle by Barber & Co. A factory fire in New York yesterday caused one woman to fatally jump from a roof.

D. I. Wilcoxson Horse Cage Barber New York

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Bitter Remedies Highlighted

An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and fever relief, claims it cures dysentery and diarrhoea, and notes a price of 2 -5 cents. It also promotes Prickly Ash Bitters for malaria liver disorders and announces the Illinois Woman's Temperance Union convention in Moline. Additionally, a brief foreign dispatch reports friendly natives capturing Tamai and killing 200 Arabs.

The Illinois Woman’s Temperance Union Moline

Testimony and Patent Medicine Ad in Knoxville

A Knoxville police chief endorses Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with praise for its cures. Trial bottles are offered at Barber Bros Drug Store, large bottle priced at $1.00. The item also notes a Chicago pork packers’ notice about a ten hour day and ends with a reminder about Salvation Oil as a pain cure.

J.J. Atkins Knoxville Tenn Dr. King Barber Bros

Gladstone’s Frail Health Worsens at Home

London October 12 Mr Gladstone remains confined to his bedroom with fever and his condition is believed to be more serious than public reports indicate.

London Gladstone

Marvelous cure claims for B B B tonic in Nashville ad

Mrs L Wil reports B B B blood remedy as marvelous and superior to other tonics. Druggist H Owen endorses it as highly effective for relief. From Philadelphia trader B J C Boldt notes rising demand for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup amid growing popularity of cough remedies.

Nashville Tenn Philadelphia Dr. Bull B. J.C. T.boldt Second St

Bond Election in Kas Four Townships Vote for Rail Bond

Bond referendum held in Matron Kas on October 12 approved by four townships for the St Louis Fredonia and Denver railroad project while Gate township rejected the measure by four votes.

Matron Kas St. Louis, Fredonia & Denver Railroad Gate Township

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Rheumatism Cure

An 広告-style notice claims rheumatism stems from blood acidity and that Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood to cure the disease. Tarboro NC druggists report Dr Buill's Cough Syrup selling quickly while salt rheum is said to be soothed by the same tonic.

Order for Appearance in Kansas Circuit Court Suit

A Kansas circuit court order directs James A. Dawson and Effie G. Dawson to appear, plead, answer, or demur to Frank P. Hulsizer’s bill in a real property lien suit over the northwest quarter of section 36, township 28, range 17, Neosho county. Defendants Johnson not found in district. service by publication in the Lawrence Weekly Journal for six weeks prior to December 1886 rule day.

James A. Dawson Constanza Dawson Eifie G. Terhusband Herbus i. Endapts Ghee goAy Mber Range Neosho County Kansas Lawrence Weekly Journal Lawrence Fsat

Order For Appearance Of Absent Defendant In Chance No 5555

Complainant William Canby Biddle versus defendants John M Atteberry Susan Atteberry N Pritchett and Pritchett his wife in Chance No 5555 an order directs appearance of the absent defendant. Clerk A S Thomas attests this true copy.

John M. Atteberry Susan Atteberry N. Pritchett Pritchett Chance Thomas

Ogden v. Thomas in Circuit Court filed by Ogden clerk

In the Circuit Court of the United States Ednard H Ogden complainant A S Thomas Clerk 9 30 6n 6 30 6n

Circuit Court of the United States District of Kansas Ednard H. Ogden

Administrator Named in Douglas County Probate

On October 4 1886 the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas duly appointed and qualified Anthony Kelly as Administrator of the estate of John A late of Douglas County deceased.

Otice Douglas County Kansas John A Anthony Kelly

Order for Appearance of Absent Defendants in Chancery

A Kansas case in Labette County orders defendants Sarah M VanVieck and George Moore to appear and plead by December 5 1886 after publication in the Lawrence Weekly Journal. The suit asserts a lien on Lot five and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section six in township thirty one range eight east of the sixth principal meridian. Defendants are not in the district or reachable in person. service by publication is approved for six weeks.

Asid Court Cherokee County Kansas N. Pritchett Pritchett Bassett & Perkins Youscopton Lawrence Weekly Journal Lawrence Avid J. Brewer Huey Porter Florence Porter James M. Sell Sell Township Thirtythree Range Fourteen Chancery Davin J. Brewer John McDonald Sarah M. McDonald Asa Smith Emma Smith M. E. Williams Marths Williams Towit Labette County John Mc Sarah M. M Lendan Bassett and Perkins Canan David J. Bre U.8 Circuit Court of the United States District of Kansas Sarah M.vanvieck George Moore Moore Jane Kand David J. Brewer Isaac Parker M . Park John Broyles Sarah Broyles E. C. Wells C. J. Stephens State of Kansas Sai Sarah Broyles

Court orders service by publication in land dispute

In Cherokee county Kansas the court directs defendants Jane Weed Isaac Parker John Broyles Sarah W Broyles E C Wells C J Stephens and the State of Kansas to plead by December 1 1886 in a real property suit involving eighty acres. Absent defendants to be served by publication in the Lawrence Weekly Journal for six weeks. Attest by Clerk A S Thomas.

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the Journal Ats Lawrence Journal M. Valentine Franklin J.jh. Hamilton Sumner Timothy McCarthy S. B. Bradford Osage J. H. Lawhead Bourbon Congress Second District E. H. Funston Allen Joseph Cox Wakarusa Township J. D. Bowerlock Republican County N. B. Bartlett Third District P. A. Dolbee F. H. Funston Williamsburch Wellsville Edgerton Pomona Lecompton Clinton Eudora New York Herald King Corn Cotton Alcohol France Madagascar Ayer United Ireland Churchill Karaveloff Bulgaria South America Josefh T. Inman New York City Germany Illinois Board of Equalization Tamai Osman Digma Chicago Pork Packers Mr. Gladstone Tarabo Southernboro, N.C Frank P. Hulsizer William Canby Biddle L. S Clerk A. S. Thomas Garwood H. Attwood Chancery No A. S. Thowas Clerk A. Jane Weed A.S. Thomas
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