City and Country Locals add notes of travel and trade
Samples of good corn are shown on streets daily while a new bridge floor should be laid this week at night to avoid daytime disruption. A river trip to New Orleans is planned with Ed Russell in a skiff. Two Jersey bull calves offered for sale or trade for hay or cats. Local gas-well contract work begins soon with directors meeting tomorrow. Friends' surprise for S T Fields backfired as he hosted a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ed Russell
S.T. Fields
Mr. Field
Hoops and Hemlocks and Hood’s Sarsaparilla Tales
An assortment of short notices includes Hood’s Sarsaparilla claims of value and economy, a Topeka revolver accident, the death of Wilber Gheen from malarial typhoid, equestrienne Miss Nellie Buake heading to a fair with a large stable, and warnings about consumption with Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery.
University activities and BisMarck Fair preview tone
The note describes return of students to the University with admissions exams on Wednesday and Thursday and a general assembly Friday to hear Rev. Cameron Mann. It notes large expected attendance, widespread student presence across the state, and the first day of the BisMarck Fair next Monday with strong stock and agricultural displays, a notable equestrian act by Nellie Burk from New Orleans, and a local wheat sale reference by A W Dale and J D Bowersock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Mann
Kungas City
Law Elassen
Nellie Burk
New Orleans
Miss Burk
Business Outlook in Kansas Manufacturing District
The Lawrence area shows stronger trading than many Kansas cities with steady to lively activity. Kimball Bros foundry ships 14 storefronts to the south, lands a vast iron radiator contract for Topeka, and handles 12,000 pounds of window weights for the Watkins building. Wilder Bros and local mills report brisk or fair business. Pierson’s Sons Mill runs eighteen hours daily. several mills expand capacity with new refiners while farmers supply wheat. Bennie Capper, 13, dies of typhoid. Arthur Capper of Topeka Capitol attends, and the Rock Island railway lease rumor swirls about a Leavenworth to Lawrence route for freight gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Lawrence
Kimball Bros., Foundry
Topeka
Watkins
Wilder Bros
Milla
Pacific Mnlls
Pierson’s Sons Mille
Bowersock
Rock Island Railway Company
Leavenworth
Knowns City Times
Rock Island
Tne
Union Pacific
Frightful Waste of Consumption Warns Readers
An editorial in relief style argues consumption kills thousands yearly but early stage disease is curable. It endorses Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a permanent cure when used promptly, claiming it treats bronchitis and coughs and has proven efficacy in thousands of cases. All druggists sell it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Frank Varnum the valley champion bug raiser
Frank Varnum, famed as the valley’s top bug raiser, boasted a crop advantage over rivals from Coal Creek to the head of the valley. He averaged four bushels per acre on eight acres of Blue Stem wheat, and teased his daughters with a promise of more than 200 bushels if they insured the amount. When threshing reached about 500 bushels, he claimed the bargain was not confirmed, yet the family and he remained confident of a win, with odds in their favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Varnum
Coal Creek
For Rent Twenty Acre Place Near City
For rent a twenty acre property within half a mile of the city. Includes a good house and barn plus seven acres of corn two and a half acres of potatoes and fruit remains with the place. Apply to Gleason and Whitman Eldridge House corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason & Whitman
Eldridge House Corner
Sophomore of the Transition State lecture noted
Prof J A Weller of Lane University spoke before the County Institute on The Sophomore of the Transition State. He described the sophomoric mind as unstable, nearing greater truths, and warned teachers to observe developmental stages in studies. The audience found the lecture interesting and Utah wool clip reached 8,000,000 pounds this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Weller
Lane University
County Institute
Utah
Climbing the Matterhorn A Swiss diary excerpt
Miss Alida Griffith writes from Bates of Lent Switzerland dated August 10 1887 about climbing the Matterhorn with twelve companions and three guides. The party roped together ascended steep rock while some members balked. They reached a cabin at mid ascent and enjoyed views of snow covered peaks. The descent proved harder, a doctor treated nerves, and one guide Tungwalder survived a rope break during a historic descent. The letter notes journeys to Gornergrat and further travels toward Zermatt and Paris after witnessing gorge views and local baths.
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Matterhorn
Alida Griffith
G. W. E. Griffith
Bates
Lent
Switzerland
Bary
Tangewalder
Lord Douglas
Tungwalder
Mary
Weia
Zermott
Barrew
St. Niklaus
Viep
Mark Twain
Uterlakin
Paris
Institution offers six department training and flexible entry
The college provides instruction in six departments Business Academic Short-hand Typewriting Teacher's Course Music and Art. Students may enter without examinations except for advanced standing. Flexible courses allow deficiencies to be made up. The fifteen member faculty offers personal attention and rapid progress with strong English and drawing instruction. Open Sept 1 with rolling admission. catalogs via College of City Book Stores or E. L. McIlhary Superintendent.
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FHE
University of Kansas
Busenesa
West
TUR
TUL
William MacDonald
State University
RUE
Cora Parker
Mary L. Simpson
Apanigil
Ozrman
Ina Tractora
College of City
E. L. Mclinary
North Lawrence Notes Full of Local Happenings and Figures
A busy North Lawrence update reports a potato grower paying sixty dollars for an acre of sweet potatoes, and Albert Leon, about 22, dies of typhoid at his home last Monday. Market news notes a new Traveling Meat Market wagon in wards five and six and Grant township, with corn worms multiplying due to recent rains. The area shows brisk business around Bismarck Grove as horses arrive and stalls are repaired. Lumberman Charles Bruce plans to return from Colorado this week, emigrant wagons from Kentucky head toward Colorado near Bridge and Locust, one man sick with fever. A man claims to have cleared six hundred from a small land area but cannot pay a small debt. Rental ads dot every street alongside frequent for sale notices. Walnut Street remains quiet as Justice Edgar handles a family dispute. The corn crop improves with farmers reporting forty to sixty bushels per acre daily. A. D. Warren in Ward Five plans larger fishing efforts, while Chas Smock near Mud Creek holds hundreds of bushels of peaches for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Leon
North Lawrence
Grant Township
Bismarck Grove
Charles Bruce
Colorado
Kentucky
Bridge and Locust Streets
Elasima
Sud
Walnut Street
Edgar
A. d. Warren
Fifth Ward
Chas
Mud Creek
Pension Examiners Board member arrested for extortion
A report states Dr Abdelal of the city pension board is charged with extortion from claimants. He says charges stem from personal spite and notified a suspension pending an October term appearance in Leavenworth. Acting commissioner McLean will oversee board operations with Dr Miller during the interim as the case unfolds. Banks in Buffalo require a separate bill of lading for each car load of grain and only orders drawn to a skipper will be accepted. Lakeshore and Michigan Southern Railway will enforce the same rule for car load freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdelal
Board of Pension Examiners
Journal
United States
Topeka
Leavenworth
May
W. ¥. McLean
W. G. Miller
Buffalo
Lakeshore
Michigan Southern Road
Lawrence's Laughing Festival at Hauck's Opera House
Fowler and Warmington bring a company of comedians for three nights during fair week starting Tuesday September 6. The comedy Skipped by the Light of the Moon is billed as the funniest play, praised by critics for its broad humor and superior acting by a talented troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Fowler
Warmington
Opera
Cinciniati Inquirer
Hauck’s
Tts
List of Letters for Week Ending August 30 1877
A list of uncalled letters in the gents and ladies sections with names and titles, including Mrs Jennie Conway Miss Carrie Johnson and others. Foreign nilsson is noted. Patrons must call advertised and provide date. Post office notes report $2300 paid by the money order department to J B Watkins & Co. John O'Hern plans return from vacation at Lincoln Kansas. Post Master Shannon travels to Chicago. Substitute carrier Charley Griffith buys a clock that plays music at alarm time. A Whitcomb florist gives flowers to post office staff and Mrs Frank Woodruff receives bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Conway
H. Johnson
Carrie
Nilsson
Ospun Shannon
P. M
J. B. Watkins & Co
John O’hern
Lincoln
Kansas
Railroad 3 Rumbles and Line Openings
The through fare on the Paosms Railroad, once $25, is cut to 4.80 gold. Southern Kaosea railway Kiowa extension opens September 1 to Canadian Texas, near the center of the Pan Handle. Benedict branch of the C.K. & W. opens to Madison Junction, linking with the Santa Fe St. Louis extension. Pullman car system employs 7,508 workers, Pullman town shops payrolls 156,000 for June. the highest car price ever built is cited at 0,000 and typical annual Pullman wages run about 15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaosea
Kiowa
Canadian
Texas
Benedict
Madison
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Pullman Car
Pullman
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Thacher
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Jester Z. Riggs
A. J. Griffin
Winthrop Street
M. E. Church
A. K. Foote
Attorney At Law
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Chas. Chadwick
Notary Public
C. Thacare
Haver
A. Hadles
Caebter
T. B. New
the National Bank
Europe
W.E. Gurrits
W. W. Gockess
K. G. Sammon
Cashler
Merchants National Bank
Oscob House
Grovenor
Theo
Poehler
Edward Russell
W.W. Cockens
G.W
Griffith
Alex
Monrose
Benson
W. F. Ma
Arse Cashier
J. DB
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Douglas County Bank
Corressromments
Niational Bank
Kanesseigs
A. L Selig
of Kansas
A. L Selig, Sacrafice Building
Heal Estate and Loans
Bell & CO
Mave
Cass
Maes
Towrence
the Journal
Lawrence Kas
Jersey
W. J. Flintom
Journal Office
Seth Arnold
Hood
W. Kitchell
C. F. Wickes
Wilber Gheen
Odd Fellows
Billingsley
David Evans
Maple Grove Cemetery
Nellie Buake
Trienne
Barneas
America
New York
A. W. Dale
Douglas County
J. D. Bowersock
Business Outlook
Bennie Capper
Rearz
Herbert Capper
Ohio Street
Garnett
Arthur Capper
Vinland
Sophot
el Economista Mexicano
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Carta
Mexican Central
Lawrence Business College and Academy OF English and Classics
Pension Affairs
Regulator
Simmons
J. Hi. Zeilin &C
Philadelphia
Towa
Tia
Ohio
Harding
Will K. Ridings
Dave Umholtz
F. H. Wendall
Post Office
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Chica
Charley Griffith
A. Whitcomb
Frank Woodruff
Railroad
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