Journal notes from Lawrence in September 1887 Locals
The item notes daily bridge traffic about two thousand, local moves include Smock selling his farm to move to California, Wellman from Sarcoxie visiting town, L A & 8 bonds likely to carry in that township, students returning to college, Griffith buying Rabskopf’s interest in Eudora mills and Bannock Roller Mill property going to Habakopf, Mrs Dudley C Haskell donating 500 books to University Library, an advertisement for Spavin Liniment product, Kitty Pierson of Baldwin City visiting Fluke’s Music Store, praising Pierson as a pianist under Prof Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. E. Griffith
Jos
Kitty Pierson
Baldwin City
W. W. Fluke
Miss Pierson
Prof. Snyder
Baker University
Fluke
Divorces Filed in District Court Yesterday
In the district court two divorce cases were filed yesterday Ella Goodsby versus Peter Goodsby alleging cruelty and abandonment. Laura H Stewart versus Grant Stewart et al seeks divorce and division of property with neglect and abandonment. Local relics found include six old silver plated spoons from beneath the chapel school sidewalk and an ancient hatchet found near the windmill. Evangelist Andrew Edgar returns to the city after travels across the U S and Europe and is urged to receive support from local organizations. Cheap Money Gleason and Whitman offer a loan fund from 3500 up at low rates. farmers urged to apply before pursuing other arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Goodsby
Peter Goodsby
Laura H. Stewart
Grant Stewart
Chapel School
A. P. Fellows
Andrew Edgar
Kansas
Chicago
Michigan
Europe
Gleason & Whitman
Two Million Restored by Jandreth's Pills
Restorative claim states two million persons cured over fifty years. Pills purport to purify blood, invigorate digestion, stimulate liver and bowels, and purge diseased particles. One or two pills nightly for a week or two guaranteed to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jandreth
Wheat buyer promotes fall wheat variety in Douglas County
A. W. Dale, wheat buyer at Douglas County Elevator, notes a small remaining quantity sold at a lower price than last year. He claims the variety was the only one on some farms worth harvesting, and offers references and samples through J. D. Bowersock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. W. Dale
Douglas County
J.D. Bowersock
Sad Accident Claims Local Carpenter on Wyandotte Rail
J S Tennis a local carpenter died Tuesday evening on the elevated rail road in Wyandotte after stepping to another track to avoid an approaching train. The 66 year old, who lived in this city, left a wife two sons and five daughters. His body to be brought here for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Tennis
Wyandotte
Kansas City
Chelsea Park
Real Estate Transfers Recorded Yesterday
Clara M Turner and husband transfer to Rosalto Gee. Finch to Anna G Mullenger 148 and 150 Pennsylvania St. B White and wife transfer to H Maria Clarke 133 1/2 acres in section 13, township 12, range 20, with stated values 637 50 and 1600 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara M. Turner
Rosalth Oo Gee. Finch
Anna G. Mullenger
Eee
Pennsylvania St
B. White
H. Maria Clarke
Fire hazards strike North Lawrence twice
Early yesterday a Walnut street home owned by Wm. Smith, a Black resident, burned to the ground. It was valued at about 300 dollars with some insurance, and Smith saved the contents. Incendiary origin suspected. hours later another fire at Vermont Street near Lyon, a small frame house owned by Miss Annie Jamison and her sister Katie burned, but they escaped with neighbors alerting them in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
North Lawrence
Wm. Smith
Annie Jamison
Katie
Vermont Street
Lyon
Curious Kansas volumes donated to Historical Society
Mr. Marston of Cedar Junction deposited three volumes on Kansas history with the State Historical Society. The works include Hand Book to Kansas Territory and the Rocky Mountain Gold Region by Redpath and Hinton, with maps and a pre‑emption law treatise, noted for its detailed scope and Journalistic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston
Cedar Junction
Hies
State Historical Society
Kansas
Kansass
Commonwealth of the Prairies
Kansas Territory
Rocky Mountain
United States
James Redpath
Richard J. Hinton
New York
J. H. Colton
William Street
Territory of
Young Commonwealth
Missouri Democrat
Globe Democrat
Hinton
Bond drive fuels Lawrence Atchison Southern rail line
W A Morton vice president says rail matters progress well with strong majorities in Jefferson and Ozkalooea townships for bonds. An election in Sorcoxie on October 1 and an Atchison vote for 30000 dollars loom. Winchester meeting praised results as surveying begins to complete the line from Atchison to the city by February 1. Morton leaves for Atchison for road business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Morton
Lawrence, Atchison & Southern Railroad
Jefferson
Ozkalooea
Jefferson County
Sorcoxie
Atchison
Winchester
Morton
Chicago Kansas and Arkansas Railroad to reach Lawrence
The Chicago Kansas and Arkansas survey party arrived in Lawrence from the north. W G Seavers, secretary, says bonds are voted in Jefferson county townships, with Rural excluded. Construction will start at St Joseph and Lawrence, aiming to reach Lawrence by March if winter allows, backed by a Chicago syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Chicago
Kane Pas
Arkansas
W. G. Seavers
Journal Reporter
Chicago, Kansas & Arkansas
St. Joseph
Atchison
Oskaloosa
Union Pacific
Northwest
Emporia
el Dorado
Seaver
Jefferson County
Jos. Hansom
Col. Doniphan
St. Joe
Grand Island
J.C. Strong
Larned
Mrs Nancy A Moon Dies at 2 P M
Mrs Nancy A Moon wife of J R Moon died yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock from consumption. Funeral from the late residence 742 Connecticut street at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy A. Moon
J. R. Moon
Weather summary for August 1887 in La Palversley
August 1887 showed mean temperature 78.63 degrees, 2.04 below the average. Rainfall reached 4.88 inches, 1.05 inches above average, with 12 days of measurable rain and 6 thundershowers. Cloudiness averaged 46.24 percent, ground moisture remained insufficient, and drought-era conditions appear to be shifting toward more rain in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere F. H. Snow
Palversley i
Raimal
Megan
Electric derrick speeds stone lifting at Topeka capitol
Daily operations at the Topeka state capitol now use an electric derrick to raise massive stones weighing tons. Contractors claim the machine saves thousands of dollars by completing in two minutes what formerly took a half hour, advancing construction efficiency through electric power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
State House
Topeka
School Board Awards Building Contract to George Miller
The school board met yesterday to award the contract for the new building. George Miller of Media won with a bid of 29100, about 700 below the next lowest. Work will start tomorrow or Monday, and the paper expresses full confidence in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Media
Wakarusa Builds New Town Hall Near Babcock Residence
The township board accepts the completed Wakarusa town hall located near C. W. Babcock’s residence. The 24 by 32 foot building seats about 260, with a 16 by 16 room for board meetings and a 4 by 12 foot rear platform. Total cost is $1,644, improving local meeting space and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakaruga
Aall
C. W. Babcock
Riddle Says Kansas Crops Mixed Yet Prospects Bright
Lieutenant Governor A P Riddle of Kansas spoke in Kansas City last night, noting crops not as strong across all areas but overall prosperity rising. He cited better ability to endure reverses, exceptional gains in some districts, and more acreage under cultivation than before. Distress is minimal and outlook favorable for steady progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
A. P. Riddle
Kansas
Riddle
Times
Supreme Legion Select Knights Meet at St Paul
The Biennial meeting of the Supreme Legion Select Knights of the A.O. U. W. will convene in St. Paul Minnesota starting Monday September 12. Geo W Reed of Topeka Kansas is supreme Commander with Kansas Sir Knights preparing in large numbers including many from Lawrence. Railroads cut rates to half fare for an extended excursion as the main Kansas City departure Sunday at 11 10 over the Burlington route to escort the Commander. Delicate diseases of either sex however impede trust or Medical Association Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Legion Select Knights of the
St. Paul
Minn
Geo. W. Reed
Topeka
Kas
Sir Knights of
Kansas
Lawrence
Great Northwest
Sir Knights
Kansas City
Burlington
St. Joe
Council Bluffs
Ous
Pleasant Surprise For Dr Cordley At Lake Minnetonka
Congregation members raised funds quickly to gift a horse harness phaeton and robes for Dr. Cordley and his wife while they vacationed at Lake Minnetonka. Kansas City donors sent $60, and friends awaited their return at the depot. The pastor, though surprised, declined riding and chose to walk home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordley
Lake Minnetonka
Kansas City
R. D. Mason
Local Notes on Farming and Trade in Early Town
Darrah buys Waldie press drill as great wheat sowing planned for fall. Weakley wagon dish loss at picnic. owner to claim. Cartwell reports strong corn crop. Darrah travels to Osage county. Washington sowing 45 acres of wheat. Kaydal threshing in area. Lane from Lawrence tours stock farm. Smith hosts brother visit. Waldie and Lewis swap horses and mules. Cows roam free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Weakley
Mr. Weakley
C. Cartwell
H. Darrah
Osage
G. Washington
Business College and Academy Opens With Strong Attendance
The Business College and Academy opened yesterday with nearly 50 percent more students than the first day average. Prof. Joseph Stotler joined the faculty from Kansas City and Prof. Sears returns from a surveying trip through Douglas, Franklin and Miami counties. Four states represented yesterday and more soon expected. repairs include steam heating being installed as remodeling nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business College and Academy
Joseph Stotler
Kansas City
Sears
Douglas
Franklin
Miami
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Missouri
Kansas
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Indian Territory
Arizona
Colorado
Carbondale Branch to Begin Regular Operation
Arrangements are completed for the Carbondale Branch to begin regular operation. Rolling stock has been purchased and track work will be improved at several stations to handle business. Temporary arrangements will be made to serve the public until the new rolling stock arrives in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Unhitched horses escape from Newton Henshaw team
Newton Henshaw reports his team hitched on Ohio and Pinkney became untied and wandered south with harness on. He asks for information and requests messages left at John's stables. Contact Newton Henshaw of 1825 Kentuckey Street, Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Henshaw
Ohio
Pinkney
John
Kentuckey Street
Lawrence
Kansas City Fair Opens on New Grounds in Fall
The Kansas City Agricultural and Horticultural Fair Association has bought new grounds and built the Wests fastest mile track and ample exhibitor buildings near the business district. The first fair runs September 26 to October 1 with a 20,000 seat grand stand free to patrons. For premium lists and programs contact Ep H Webster, President, and W H Town, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas City Agricultural and Horticultural Fair Association
Consumption Cured by Indian Vegetable Remedy
An elderly musician retired from practice claims East India vegetable remedy cures for consumption catarrh nervous complaints and lung ailments. He states the preparation offers a radical cure with full directions by mail and urges sufferers to seek relief through the offered remedy sent by W. A. Novas at 149 Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
Potas
W. A. Novas
Republican county central committee plans fall delegate convention
The Republican county central committee met in W C Spangler's office at 1 30 p m. I W Stone chaired with Spangler as secretary. They named wards townships, set Lawerence as site for the county convention on October 7 at 11 a m and primaries October 5 for delegates. Delegation order listed, representation totals 116, and a separate county commissioner nomination convention set for October 8 at 2 p m to select McCay successor with same representation basis. The late timing aimed to accommodate G A R encampment attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
W. C. Spangler
I. W. Stone
J. H Shimmons
O. G. Walker
W. W. Nevison
W.C. Spangler
C. C. James
Wakarusa
E. E. Baldwin
Grant
I. N. Bailey
Palmyria
C. B. Beeke
Eudora
H. H. Carr
Kanwaka
M. B. Ray
Clinton
James Brooke
Marion
Jesper Baker
Willow Springs
Albert Bell
Lecompton
Court House
Lawrence
Grant Township
Big Springs
Baldwin
Black Jack
Vinland
First Ward
J. E. McCay
St. Louis
Warning on Consumption and Dr Pierce’s Medicinal Claims
A vivid notice warns of the dangers of consumption with symptoms like night sweats coughing and loss of appetite. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and nutritive superior to cod liver oil and urges readers to act before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Advice to Mothers on Winslow's Soothing Syrup
A vintage health notice touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used for forty years by millions of mothers. It claims relief from teething pain and associated ailments like dysentery diarrhoea griping and wind colic. The ad notes a price of 25 cents per bottle.
Cure a Boy of Croup with Allcock Plasters
Mrs. Samuel Nutt of South Haven Kansas describes saving her boy from a near fatal croup attack. She covered his throat to stomach with Allcock’s Porous Plasters and his cough and breathing improved in two hours. Six days of application followed and he recovered fully. She praises the plasters as the best preventive against croup for future throat colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Nutt
South Haven
Kansas
Allcock
Administratrix Named in Mathew Anderson Estate
Notice is given that on August 3, 1887 the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas appointed and qualified Hattie Elliott as administratrix of the estate of Mathew Anderson late of Douglas County deceased. All parties interested must govern themselves accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Douglas County
Kanena
Mathew Anderson
Hattie. Elliott
Lawsuit Targeting Lane Place Property in Lawrence
Martin J. Skofatad sues James Rice Birdie Mamilton Hannah Kelley and Mrs W P Holcomb in Douglas Kansas District Court seeking a deed to the south half of lot 2 and all of lot 3 in block 11 Lane Place in Lawrence and a quiet title judgment if not answered by October 15, 1917. Barker and Summerfield law firm represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rice
Birdie Mamilton
Hannah Kelley
Leah Sauleberry
W. P. Holcomb
Martin J. Skofatad
County of
Douglas
State of
Kansas
Lane Place
City of
Lawrence
Eaid County
Eaid
Barker & Summerfield
Wanted Highest price paid for produce, groceries sold
Herman Hasen acts as agent seeking to buy all kinds of produce at top prices and to buy groceries at the lowest prices. This small classified line advertises a dealing agent ready to purchase farm products and grocery goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hasen
Agt
Wreck Witnesses Gather. City Warns on Night Hawks
Onlookers watched the Saturday wreck along Bridge street near the Heney house, now a nuisance and night hawk haven. A locally known man on Locust street is missing and presumed drowned. A tramp injured on the wrecked train plans to ride again. more tramps arrived via the U P from Kansas City. Officials warn of burglars posing as rioters and urge doubled police to arrest suspicious vagrants without clear residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heney
Bridge Street
U. P
Kansas City
Vinland society notes and local moves
Mr and Mrs W E Barnes returned from New England visit Miss Mattie Walton heads south for winter B E Iliff moved back from Eudora Politics heat up with many candidates quiet organizing The district school opens mid August with Miss Billingg as teacher The Grange plans a fine display Douglas county to be well represented at the Bismarck Fair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Iliff
Eudora
Miss Billingg
The
Grange
Douglas County
Bismarck
Hood’s Sarsaparilla claims proven cures for impure blood
Proprietors assert clear results with Hood’s Sarsaparilla and urge readers to try it if diseased or weak from impure blood. They back claims with sources of reliability and cite others’ experiences as proof. The second fragment says telegraph marriages and telephone honeymoons aren’t as good as old fashioned weddings.
Kemp's Bal Sam Promises Quick Cure for Coughs
Barber Bros advertises Kemp's Balsam as a guaranteed remedy for coughs and colds. They claim visible relief after the first dose with a price listed as 50 cents to a dollar and a free trial size offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price &c
Republican critic questions administration staffing
A Republican voices concern that the administration hires Democrats for many offices, arguing it shows a loss of propriety.
The Homeliest Man in Lawrence Gratis Balsam Trial
The notice invites all, calling on Barber Bros. druggists in Lawrence to obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It proclaims the remedy is selling on its merits and guarantees to cure or relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. Prices listed are 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Bros
Lawrence
Rose
New London
Conn
Dr. King
Barber Bro's
Cyphers and the Two Men of History
History recalls two notable figures, Lord Frances Bacon and Sammy J. Tilden, famed for their skill with cyphers. The remark frames a look at how cryptic work linked to these influential names in different eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Frances Bacon
Sammy J. Tilden
Card offers free remedy for youth errors and weakness
An advertisement promises a free receipt to cure nervous weakness early decay and loss of manhood. It credits a South American missionary for the remedy and asks readers to mail a self addressed envelope to REV ORRES T. Inman, Station D New York ity. The note also claims Hutchinson will reach 96 000 population in three years and observes dwindling modesty in towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Orres T. Inman
New York
Ity
Hutchinson
Sarsaparilla Ad Claims 8-Pound Gain in Two Bottles
A vintage advertisement touts Kemp’s Sarsaparilla as the best blood cleanser with a refund if no relief after three fourths of a bottle. It cites a business man who reportedly gained 8 pounds on two bottles, priced at $1.00 and sold by Barber Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Barber Bro’s
Winfield Courier Embraces Direct Reporting Style
The Winfield Courier declares it will abandon genteel verbose writing and adopt brisk direct reporting. This shift aims to present facts plainly without embellished prose, signaling a new editorial stance for local coverage.
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the Journal
Lawrence Eas
Mr. Smock
Town
California
W. H. Wellman
Sarcoxie
Dudley C., Haskell
Lawrence, Atchison & Southern
Winp
S. E
S. W
N. N
N. W
Wakarusa’s Town Hall
Confidence Or Medical Association
Buffalo, N.Y
Bloomington News
T. Darrah
Mr. Waldie
Carol Kaydal
William Lane
A. Smith
A. Waldie
John Lewis
Kansas City Fair
Ep. H. Webster
W. H. Town
Republican Central Committee
Jacob Y. Moore
District Court
Frank L. Webster
Jozephine M. Webster
Joel L. Lundy
Mary C. Lamberteon
James S. Crew
Benjamin P. Lamberteon
Jacob L. Moore
Moore
Locust Street
Mrs. W. E. Barnes
New England
Mattie Walton
Leavenworth Times
Winfield Courier
Turkey
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