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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1887

Page

5

Bank Buys Quantrell Raid Scrip and Delinquent Taxes Prominent

The Merchants National Bank offers top price for Quantrell raid scrip independent of pools while urging sellers to bring in notes. The city reports delinquent road tax collections and warns prosecutions if not resolved by next Monday. A local tax sale was held yesterday morning at the courthouse, continuing until 2:30 pm with attendance high. Reports note smokestory and rattlesnake tale from Judge Thacher's farm near the city. A Sozodont advertisement closes the notice.

Court House The National Bank

Absence of fact on tonic health harms cost millions

The piece notes that ignorance of remedies such as Dr Harter's Iron Tonic leads to massive wasted sums due to uncertain effects. It reports Rev. I d Delo resigning as pastor of the English Lutheran church after two years of service, with health issues cited. An attempted safe breach at the Lawrence House is described as investigators remain vigilant. An anecdote extols Dr Seth Arnold's Cough Killer for pneumonia. J B Lippincott is praised for civil engineering work on the Chicago extension of the Santa Fe after university graduation.

I. d. Delo Lawrence House Seth Arnold Isaac W. Richtmeyer Saugertier Ulster Co. N J.B. Lippincott Chicago Santa Fe Lippincott

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Consumption Rumors

Lawrence residents report dramatic recoveries from consumption using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption a remedy claimed to cure throat and lung diseases Free trial bottles at Barber Bros Drug Store large bottles available Pinche Seals died of typhoid malaria at age 19 at home West Lawrence Funeral held at Second Baptist Church with Rev Martin leading services She belonged to the church and Sunday school as a beloved member

Lawrence Dr. King Barber Bro’s Pinche Theodore Lizzie Seals West Lawrence Second Baptist Church Martin

Allcock’s Plasters Endorsement by Judge Manierre

Hon B F Manierre of New York recommends Allcock’s Plasters as “inestimable value” and the best external remedy for rheumatism neuralgia coughs colds and pains in side and back. He reports marked benefit from use and offers to answer inquiries.

B. F. Manierre New York Allcock

Board of Education Meets. bills approved and bids invited

The Board of Education met last evening with Rev. R. Cordley presiding. Minutes read and communications noted. Auditing committee found treasurer and clerk reports correct and recommended paying several bills including Crum hydrant, Woodward supplies, Gas Co. rates, and repairs by Shaw. Clerk ordered to renew insurance. A coal supply proposal to be advertised next meeting. Treasurer directed to secure lowest bid for fuel.

B. W. Woodward Lawrence Gas Co Bass O. W Jack Johnson J. Penchard H. Brooks A. Shaw & Son Seeeeney Jag Felds Bosra

Inquest Verdict On 1887 Lawrence Junction Wreck

The coroner's inquest held in Douglas County Kansas continued, hearing railroad employee Mallison testify. The jury toured the wreck site at Union Pacific depot North Lawrence, found death due to a railroad accident at Lawrence Junction, blamed lack of signs and signals, and noted crews were strangers to the branch. Frank Chase and C W Brown were buried at Maple Grove cemetery.

Covoner Mallison State OF Kansas County OF Douglas A. D W. G. Miller Said James Munden Frank Chase Charles W. Brown Union Pacific North Lawrence Frank Chasse Corles W. Brown Lawrence Junction Leavenworth Oranch Union _ Pacific Railroad Company Kansas Division Grant Township Douglas County Kanesa Wataego Lansing C. W. Brown Maple Grove Cemetery

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief

A distressed housewife laments backache and dragging sensations, seeking relief. The ad asserts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as an unfailing remedy for female ailments and urges readers to try it, noting it is available at all druggists.

Wishes of Cordleys and local license notices in brief

Mr and Mrs Cordley express heartfelt thanks for a beautiful timely gift and appreciation for friends generosity as they settle back home. City clerk reports forty three payments under the new license ordinance totaling 150 dollars with J D Bowersock paying the opera house largest so far. council plans stronger tax collection. News from Asbury Park New Jersey notes the death of Sister Ellen a leader in the Good Shepherd movement and aunt to several Topeka residents.

Mrs. Cordley J. D. Bowersock Opera House Asbury Park New Jersey The Good Shepard Ellen James H. Canfield Sayre Cyrus Falconer Topeka Robert Mefford F. P. Platt Garden City

Allcock Plasters Ease Chronic Back Pain Claim

A. M. Chisholm of St Louis writes that after years of back and kidney pain in Canada and St Louis, Allcock's Plasters provided superior relief compared with Magnetic plasters. He praises the product and recommends it to others suffering from pains and aches. The note also advertises wholesale liquor and wine sales for medicinal and family use, shipped nationwide, with quality guarantees.

A. M. Chisholm Stoddart Street St Louis Canada Allcock St. Louis

Transportation notice for St Louis encampment by G A R

A committee of one on transportation calls all parties visiting St Louis to notify at once for arrangements. The Washington Post No 12 G A R expects to depart with their drum corps on Sunday Sept 25. Israel W Stone, Committee.

St- Louis Washington Post Oven St. Louis Israel W. Stone

City Council Discusses Liquor Ordinance and Public Orders

Last evening the Lawrence city council, led by Mayor Barker, addressed liquor sale controls and Sabbath desecration concerns. It approved an ordinance extending police judge jurisdiction, authorized two new hose carts, and directed payment and staffing steps including two special police. Claims from numerous city staff were approved.

Barker Messrs Monroe Simmons Supplee Rhode Island Street Committee On S.T. Williams Committee On Fipstice Stone City of Lawrence Committee On Fire Department T. Williams Williams Salvation Army

Baker University gains momentum as Baldwin grows

Baldwin buzzes with moving in and new town activity as Baker University shows strong year prospects under President Gobin. Prof. Wood to lead mathematics, Rev W A Quays takes languages chair, and a new six room schoolhouse contract goes to George Miller. Household relocations and local visits accompany the era of change.

Baker University Gobin University W. A Quays Graham George Miller Baldwin Wood Murry Topeka Boaz M. E. Church Chapman Wharton Mother Hubbard

Green's August Flower sold for dyspepsia relief

Dyspepsia and liver troubles are described as dreadful and mis eries in a Caldwell News brief. Green's August Flower is praised for reforming digestion and delivering health and happiness, with a price of seventy five cents. A second note mentions Mr Roche decorating a sock train, praising his artistry and imagination from Caldwell News.

Green August Flower Bat Green Mr. Roche Roche Caldwell News

Dr King's New Discovery and Bitters Sell Well in Rome

W D Hoyt & Co a Rome Georgia druggist touts Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Arnica Salve as top sellers for four years with many cures in the city including severe coughs and a few bottles easing pronounced consumption. Barber Bros sell and guarantee the remedies.

W. D. Hoyt & Co Rome Ga Dr. King Buckien Electric Barber Brose

Kansas Fruit Vinegar Company Stock Grows to Mammoth Proportions

Capt. W. C. Barnes will complete the annual report this week. Stockholders express gratification as the business has expanded to mammoth proportions.

W. C. Barnes Kansas Fruit Vinegar Company

Sozodont Promises Distant Competition And Health Claims

An ad copy extols Sozodont as superior with white teeth and fresh breath. It claims to arrest dental decay and make gums rosier and harder. All ingredients are vegetable and antiseptic. The piece mentions Dodge City forming an anti drouth society and hints drought concerns.

Dodge City Alimentary

Kansas News Snippet Highlights Local Commerce And Sports

The piece notes 25 cent sale of a universal salve by Barber Bros. and reports Kansas coal output of 6,000,000 tons yearly. It also mentions a New Orleans firm opening a Hutchinson packing house with 200 hogs killed daily and a Kansas City colored baseball club naming itself the Modocs.

Barber Bros New Orleans Hutchison Kansas City The Modocs

Rock Island Railroad Moves 30000 Cattle to Chicago

The Rock Island railroad company contracts to transfer 30,000 head of cattle from Caldwell to Chicago under a formal shipment agreement.

The Rock Island Railroad Company Caldwell Chicago

The Pitcher's Arm and Its Curving Strain

W Y Sun reports Dr. Leaf of Philadelphia on the modern pitching motion termed the pitcher's arm. Curves strain chest muscles, deltoids, and forearm flexors, with the coracobrachialis and infraspinatus implicated in out curves. Repeated throws inflame bones, wear tendons, and risk elbow joints. treatment favors sunlit practice and temperate days, with no liniments.

Scrivener Leaf Philadelphia Larry Corcoran W. Y. Sun

Hutchinson News Rumors Spark Elopement chatter

The Hutchinson News runs with rumors and chatter about elopements in town, fueling speculation among readers and local social circles about couples planning swift marriages away from public eye.

Also Mentioned on This Page

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