Death of George C. Smith editor of St. Joseph Herald
Lawrence mourns the death of George C. Smith editor of the St. Joseph Herald after four weeks of illness from typhoid, malaria and liver disorder. He died Sunday at his home in St. Joseph and will be interred in Franklin, Massachusetts. Smith, a Lawrence native, studied at the State University, joined Phi Kappa Psi, worked at Lawrence Journal, Kansas City Journal, St. Joseph Gazette, and led the Herald as managing editor. He was beloved for his warm heart, bright voice, and strong editorial spirit, leaving a void among friends and colleagues. The writer recalls their long friendship and lament the loss of a man described as nature’s nobleman.
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Lawrence
George C. Smith
St. Joseph
St. Joe
Massachusetts
Franklin
Mass
George Smith
State University
Phi Kappa Psi
O. P. Smith
Topeka
Journal
Kansas City
The
Gazette
Gillis Opera House
Herald
Col. Strong
Smith
Bourne
Ariet
Local photographer praised for art and fair pricing
The article lauds F. F. Mettner as a true artist in photography, stressing that artistry and skill surpass cheap equipment. It notes his training in Germany, Paris, and America, his use of the latest devices, and his commitment to high standards and reasonable prices, anticipating renewed patronage with cooler weather.
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F. F. Mettner
Germany
Paris
America
Mettner
Minneapolis
Innes’s dry goods display draws praise and notice
Spectators last evening praised the interior arrangement at Innes's dry goods store where expensive dress goods, tapestries, laces, and novelties were staged theatrically. Rich crepe de chine, silks, plushes, fringes, and feather fans filled a spacious central room in an artistic showroom.
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Innes
Union Labor Meeting Inspires Prairie City Delegations
The Union Labor gathering at Prairie City on September 4 1888 drew large countywide delegations led by Franklin county. Dr Arnold of Michigan spoke and a labor pole raising featured a 40 foot streamer under a star spangled sky. Local bands and a glee club provided music as Delos Walker of Greely Anderson county candidate addressed the crowd. A county labor ticket was urged with a Vinland mass convention planned for September 15.
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Prairie City
Franklin County
Dr. Arnold
Michigan
Clearfield
Wellsville
Prairie
Ausic
Glee Club
Delos "Walker
Prairie City Meeting Adress by Delos Walker Promised
A notice notes another Prairie City meeting addressed by Delos Walker and others. It promises a full account to the Journal. The item references veteran selling points and a long local advertising list from 1888 including unclaimed letters at Lawrence post office. Miss Nellie McFarland and Ike Kilwork injured when Bayless wagon hit a horse’s heels near Pierson's mill on the way to the fair.
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Prairie City
Delos Walker
Nellie McFarland
O. C. le Seur
Ike Kilwork
Bayless
Miss McFarland
Mr. LeSeur
Pierson
Olivette well sung by Templeton company at Templeton
Andrisa's comic opera Olivette drew a good reception despite few attendees. Hermanie Palace and James Maas impressed with Palace's voice and graceful acting. Costuming aided the show. John Manning to play accompanist Friday. Pinafore matinee Friday. Future shows start at 8:15 p.m.
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Andrisa
Templeton
Hermanie Palace
James Maas
Miss Palace
John Manning
Wilder and Lahnman Tie Wedding at Rhode Island Street
Edward Wilder and Sophia Lahnman were married last evening at the residence of the bride s parents on Rhode Island street. Dr. Marvin officiated. The couple will reside in Lawrence. A large gathering attended and the bride and groom received many valuable presents. a complete list will appear in Sunday's Journal.
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Edward Wilder
Sophia Lahnman
Rhode Island Street
Marvin
Lawrence
Streeter to speak at Forest Park Ottawa next Wednesday
Union Labor nominee Hon A J Streeter will visit Forest Park Ottawa on the 12th at 1 30 pm for an all day and night meeting with no gate fees. He aims to secure Kansas electoral votes and urges attendance. Tennis clubs proliferate in Lawrence as University teams prepare for Inter-State contest in Kansas City on the 21st and 22nd. Delinquent tax sale held yesterday at county treasurer’s office.
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Douglas County
Royal Worcester
Crown Derby
Lawrence
Kansas City
J. W. L. Canavan
Ohio
Glee Club
W. L. Kennedy
Hugh Cameron
Wright Lane and Company
H. H. Howard
Jacob
Kansas
Fair
Sam Houston
Emporia
Mortality and public notices from Maple Grove area
A serialized mortality list from Oak Hill and Maple Grove records multiple deaths in early August including Arthur Merten Sands age 13 and Eva Wills age 2, with causes such as drowning bronchitis and diarrhoea. Local notes describe church, fair, and civic items plus remarks on a soldier monument plan and party politics.
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Oak Bill
Arthur Merten Sands
Lydia Horner
Fred Speed
John R. Woods
Joseph Cracklin
Alice E. Carey
Walter G. Watts
B. S. Barteaux
Albert C. Hamilton
Ross W. Wood
R. H. Romby
John Kilworth
Shattuck
White
Eva Wills
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Union Labor
Mepis, Kansas
J. A. DamLey
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Burch
C. W. Broker
G. F. Dresser
H. Gaynor
Wellington
Griffin
George
Harris
D. K. Morris
Wm. Nolan
John. Scoles
J. M. Spidle
John H. Werner
OsBtn Shannon
Olivette
Usk Hill
Maple Grove
Campbell
Leonard Johnson
W. W. Fitchue
North Side News
Thos. L. Norris
Pilgrim Church
Old Bay State
A. J. Dicker
Holmes
R. P
Grantae Buffalo Mesd - Raymond
James Pyle
New York
Kimball Iron Works
Kimball Brothers
Oliver Butler
Butler & Alexander
Deering
John Charlton
General Insurance Agency
St. Lawrence, Kas
Charlton Ijnsures
Continental
Asserts. Home
Germania
T.c.tirwin &Coo
T. O. Lewin
Undertaker
National Bank
Wil
Blair & Peairs
Hugh Blair Howard A. Peaies
Russell & Metcalf
Edward Russel
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