Local notices and political candidacy items in Kansas paper
The itemized tidbits include candidates for Douglas County offices subject to Republican conventions, moves of professionals, and local events. Notices reference S White, S Alewander Love, L. Greenlee, and others with dates in 1837 through the 1890s, plus bank ads, health remedies, and a funeral announcement for Walker Yeatman.
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I S. White
Couna
Republi
Alewander Love
Weef Bherill
Douglas County
Lawrenee
Kas
M. D. Greenlee
Gas Well Drilling Reaches Sand Layer Depth
The drill at the gas well reached thirty feet with sand below surface, described as the finest grade by Mr Brown. Work halted after encountering sand and water at about fifteen feet into the sand, delaying progress until the hole can be prepared. The report notes regional prospects and mentions moves toward prosperity in nearby Lewrence.
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Brown
Gia “Pond
Eee
Serens
Lewrence
Notes From The People on Street Life
Editor notes emphasize concern over many boys idling on the Lawrence streets. Calls for ministers and parents to address juvenile loitering and exposure to profanity and vulgar language. Warns that schoolchildren pass through these areas and risk adopting bad habits as local arrests and street crowds remain a problem.
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Lawrence
Death of Youtman of Lawrence Ends Peaceful Life
Youtman, born in Virginia and long a Cincinnati merchant, moved to Lawrence five years ago. Married in 1831 to Eva Ammen of Georgetown, they celebrated their golden wedding in Lawrence three years ago. Five of eight children survive. daughters Mrs Hotton and Mrs Wardrow cared for him in his final weeks. He died after a long illness, leaving a legacy of energy and respect.
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Youtman
Virginis
Ohio
Eva Ammen
Georgetown
Lawrence
B. J. Hotton
C. H. Wardrow
Middletown
Yeatman
Cincinnati
Lawrences
Sorghum Sorghum: Kansas Sugar Prospects From Sorghum
Kansans discuss sorghum syrup as a profitable sugar source. Government tests at Fort Scott prove feasibility. Sterling Haz Hutchinson plants to expand. Sorghum adapts to Kansas soils, with steady yields in dry or wet years and potential for widespread sugar factories.
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Sterling
Kanam
Iuro
Fort Scott
Borghum
Ster- Haz
Hutchinson
Kansas
Kaneas
Observance of Law Sermon at Methodist Church
Dr. Marvin preached on the observance of law from Act Ixx 28 Diana of the Ephesians. He linked the constitution to liberties, urged support for Sabbath observance, and warned against Demetriuses opposing civil law. He urged citizens to back local laws and state statutes, noting tax, commerce and Sabbath protections.
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Marvin
Diana
Paul
New England
South
Attempted suicide case of Lawrence blacksmith Henry Frey
Henry Frey, longtime Lawrence resident and blacksmith, was found shot and bleeding in a workshop above a store near the National Bank. The bullet entered above the left eye and lodged in the brain, leaving him unconscious and with paralyzed right side. doctors fear for his recovery. Frey, described as quiet and temperate, has faced recent family losses with two children dying in the past year and has shown increasing moodiness. His wife notes he rose early yesterday but left without his milk pail, prompting discovery by Joe Thompson and subsequent transport home.
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Henry Frey
Frey
Lawrence
Joe Thompson
National Bank
Dra. Anderson
May
Warren
New Hampshire
Delawares and Shawnees at Shawnee payments
Coopy's Bluff Indian Territory Sept 17. Delaware and Shawnee tribes moved to the Cherokee Nation by treaty with stipulations and money payments. Shawnees dispersed in the north, some still practice the Shawnee Stomp Dance. Whelewater from Kansas settled along Verdegris and Caney rivers, about two hundred. They receive semi annual federal payments, often spent locally, sometimes leaving creditors unpaid. Disorder arises at payments, with a man awaiting trial for murder linked to last spring’s disturbance. A.D. Jackr.
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Coopy's Bluff
Indian Ty
Kansas
Indian Territory
Cherokee Nation
Wyandotte
Leavenworth
Kas
Verdegris
Caney
United States
Lightnloy Creek
Allane
A.D. Jackr
Local notes report busy civic and university Scene
High school expects large turnout as railroad crews drive piles for a Coal Creek bridge. Miss Katie Eberhart returns to Vinland. Rev. W T Findley to preach two months before going to Africa. Findley a State University graduate. Mrs. Randall ill. Threshing mostly done. limited wheat sowing this fall. Politics lively. University Science Club papers by Bailey Marvin Sayre Blake and Dyche. Dyche on Leroy caverns visit. Club praised for excursions. fall trip planned to Argentine smelter. Sunday ordinance still debated amid street noise. Pilgrim church ladies to host entertainment Friday night. 10 cents admission. University tennis club organized. Canfield elected president. courts to be laid out. Fall tennis tournament planned at Bismarck Grove with teams from Kansas City St Joe Topeka and the University.
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University Science Club
Bailey
Marvin
Sayre
Blake
Dyche
Leroy Caverns
Virginia
Science Club
A. J. Canfield
Bismarck Grove
Kansas City
St. Joe
Topeka
Fruit Growth on William Barnes Estate Shown at Horticultural Meeting
A joint Douglas and Franklin County Horticultural Society gathering at Vinland toured the Barnes fruit farm. W. E. Barnes has 6,500 apple and 3,000 pear trees on about 400 acres, with some 4,000 evergreens and thousands more growing. Speakers discussed orchard planting, varieties, fall planting of strawberries, grapevines, and entomology, praising Barnes as a leading Kansas fruit grower and planning a September joint meeting.
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Douglas County
Franklin County Horticultural Societies
W. E. Barnes
Vinland
Mr. Barnes
Kannas
Barnes
Judge Wellhouse
Leavenworth
Kansas
Franklin County
Kibby
Ottawa
Br. Barnes
Porter
Jonathan
Ben. Davis
G. Watt
Reynolds
Williams
California
Evatt Waid
W. P. Deming
Snow
Steadley Crawford
Cutter
Quiet wedding unites Hackman and McFarland in Lawrence
On Sunday at 9 in the bride’s parents home on Connecticut street, Dr. Cordley joined George Hackman and Miss Mattie McFarland in matrimony. The ceremony was very quiet with only relatives present. The couple left at 11 for Colorado for a few weeks, and well wishers in Lawrence join in their happiness.
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Connecticut Street
Cordley
George Hackman
Mattle McFarland
Colorado
Lawrence
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Fair Value and Original Slogan
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla offers genuine economy with a fair value for buyers money. It asserts the slogan 100 closes one dollar is original to Hood's and warns imitators. Sold by all druggists with Hood's Sarsaparilla as the authentic choice.
Condition of Henry Frey Remains Unchanged
Last night Henry Frey remained unable to speak though some comprehension is suspected. Dr. May stated recovery is extremely doubtful, with possible days of life or a sudden fatal change. Doctors will not attempt bullet extraction as it could prove fatal.
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Henry Frey
Educational Notes on School Enrollment and Future Teachers
Educational notes discuss growing city school enrollment with High School at 190 students, early exams for common school diplomas next April, and guidance for teachers to select pupils ready for graduation. Anecdotes praise Prof. BE Stanley and reflect on parental concerns as thousands of children begin their school life this fall.
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Brown County
Stanley
Topeka Sand
Lawrence
Ile
Regulator reports formatting shift and Walton profile
The issue changes from octavo to fulso form with eight long columns and lower price. The focus remains on content quality as a one dollar weekly paper in Kansas. J C Walton is highlighted for county level service. he is seen as likely next county treasurer with continued faithful administration. Corn crop analysis by William Sims shows planted area 6,529,403 acres. 1L percent above prior year, 82,557,257 bushels expected yield, with 4,000,076 acres suitable for grain and fodder.
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State of
Kansas
J.C. Walton
Cal” Walton
Douglas County
Board of County Commissioners
Walton
William Sims
State Board of Agriculture
Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Brown
Butler
Chautauqua
Cherokee
Cowley
Crawford
Doniphan
Elk
The Cricket Across the Water Nu V A Rhine Tour
Three members of the Cricket party joined a German artist on a swift eight day tour along the Moselle and Rhine. They rode to Coblenz then walked from Cochem to a 16th century fortress castle with ivy, mosaics, and a St Christopher scene. Moonlight sketches filled the night as a love scene distracted the party.
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Moselle
Dunseliorf
Coblenz
Europe
Rhine
Ehrenbreikstein
Cochem
St. Christopher
Forgotten lord and his retinue among Moselle ruins
A vivid travel account across the Moselle to Beilstein recounts rugged landscapes, economic hardship, and rustic hospitality as travelers meet a toothless innkeeper, taste dried fat and churning butter, and observe a peasant life shaped by scarce resources. The narrator notes the American woman’s encounter with a Detroit expatriate and ends with a segue to a political obituary of Josefh Cilley, former U S senator and abolitionist.
Garnishee Notice in Topeka Railroad Case
Garnishee action filed in Bud Township Kansas against Leviore John Wilder. The Topeka Santa Fe Railroad company is named as a garnishee for debts owed to the defendant. Notice to answer by the second day of Anyvurt with a sum shown as twenty six dollars eighty cents. Court date set for October before Justice James Hymer at Endorn Kanes.
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Leviore John Wilder
Bud Township
Jennie'Co
Kansas
A.D
Topeka
Santa Fe Railroad
Enaid
A.D. Bc
Teo'eliek A
James Hymer
Endorn Kanes
Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Douglas County
OTICKE is hereby given that on tile Sintelay of Atptint 1887 the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas duly appointed and qualified Matty Mathew Anderson estate administratrix Mattie A Elliott of Douglas County. All parties interested will take notice and file themselves accordingly.
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Oticke
Douglas County
Kansas
Mathew Anderson
Mattie A
Elliott
Wilminierratels
Chartea J. Anderson
Kanasa
P. J. Peterson
Charles J
Domestic heirs warned in Kansas District Court action
Publication notice to Birdie Hamilton Hannah Kelley and other heirs of Leah Saulsberry deceaned plus Mrs Holcamb. Martin J. Skofetad files petition in Douglas County District Court Kansas seeking quiet title and deed to south half of lot two and all of lot three in block eleven in Lane Place Lawrence. Answer by October 5 or judgement by default. Bakker Summerfield attorneys for plaintiff.
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Birdie Hamilton
Hannah Kelley
Leah Saulsberry
Mra WP. Holcamb
Martin J. Skofetad
County of
Douglas
State of
Kansas
Lane Place
City of
Lawrence
Aud County
Ant
Eafd
Bakker & Summerfieeld
Platoth
Jacob ¥. Moore
County of Flours
State of Kansas
Frank L. Weteter
Josephine Mo Waheter
L. Lundy
Mery
Lansertaon
Jasier S. Crew
Benjan I. Lamberteon
Moore
Ducal
Uilshamee
Facor LL
Lendy
Frank L. Webster
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