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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1887

Page

4

Community notices and upcoming events in Leavenworth

Mrs Hamilton of the Home of the Friendless will speak at the Friend's church next Sunday. A great fair for St John’s Catholic church will be at Armory hall on October 5 26 and 27. Tramp printers stole composing sticks from Leavenworth offices last Monday. Rev J W Anderson editor Fireside Factory and Faria will address a prohibition club at the Christian church Friday. G A Rs in St Louis reflect on camp life in rainy weather. Elsworth rock salt sample sent to University shows clear good quality. Salt sugar and silk touted as Kansas boosters. Foreclosures filed New England LoanTrust Co vs Catherine Tan et al. Orlando Barnes divorce case. American Glucose Sugar Feed from corn offered at 4.00 per ton. under ten lots 2c per 100 pounds. Russextr Showman and Co South Lawrence Elevator. Young Women’s Christian Association social Friday at Henry and New Hampshire. supper ten cents to assist furnishing rooms.

Russextr Showman & Co South Lawrence the Young Womens’ Chris- Gan Association Henry and New Hampshire Gladstone Samantha Allen Iowa Todhunter Etucery Earth

Abilene Salvation Army Besieges Railroad Camp Outskirts

A brief Abilene report notes the Salvation Army besieging a railroad camp three miles out with fair prospects of taking it. Other items include a feature on Domestic Tyranny, Luther repainting a grocery interior, Major J D Miles departing for Texas to buy cattle, and a governor’s $3 reward for Henry Richter’s murder. The article also mentions Kansas City papers delayed, a doctor’s cough remedy praised, and a poorhouse admittance bid by an elderly couple, highlighting community tensions and local concerns.

Abilene Salvation Army

Indigestion Remedies and School Meeting Disorder

An ad suggests Sarcaparilla improves digestion and clears the mind, claiming health benefits to the stomach liver kidneys and brain. It then notes upcoming night meetings in schoolhouses and urges closing doors to uncivilized behavior, while promoting Brandreth's Pills as a remedy for indigestion and related diseases.

Hoon Bersons United States Brandreth

Burglary at Manley’s Shoe Store on Warren Street

Manley’s Shoe Store near Massachusetts on Warren Street was entered Monday night by unknowns who stole about $40 in boots and shoes. Entry was gained by breaking a window, crawling in, drawing the bolt and forcing the doors. four colored individuals were seen nearby before the burglary. No arrests have been made.

Manley’s Shoe Massachusetts Warren Street

Belvoir Residents Noted In Brief Local Items

Jobo Johnson of Belvoir was visiting the vicinity last Sunday. Ed Macy bought a lister at J Barton’s. Two sisters are in the neighborhood. O Weakley, sick long with typhoid pneumonia, has died and funeral was held on the 26th, with interment in Clinton cemetery.

Jobo Johnson Belvoir Ed. Macy J. Barton Weakley Clinton Cemetery

Prohibition Debate and Club Meetings Rally City Action

The Anti-Saloon club convened in the Hall over House's with notable attendance. Members emphasized strict enforcement of the prohibitory law and continued efforts beyond elections. J R Hemphill resigned as secretary. J R Kenyon appointed to fill the term. The Young Men's Republican Club held a fruitful meeting with W C Spangler presiding and debates planned.

Anti-Saloon Club House Mesars Hemphill Mason Wood Meyers Kenyon Republican Party Party of Prohibition and Reform J. R. Hemphill J. R. Kenyon Young Men’s Republican Club W. C. Spangler W. Y. Morgan Charles Simmons E. L. Ackley Oficara J. L. Bristow

Lecompton Teacher Hailed for $60 Monthly Post

Asaiff of Lecompton, an old school teacher, was offered 60 dollars per month to teach in Jefferson county. Superintendent Bartlett says mental arithmetic is widely neglected in county schools. An exam for teacher certificates will be held October 29 at Central High School.

Asaiff Lecompton Jefferson County Bartlett Central High School Douglas County Yanga

Domestic tyrant breaks peace at home with stern rule

A vivid portrait portrays the wife as meek and silenced while a domineering husband dictates in daily chores, finances, and social life. The piece contrasts cruel tyranny with a peaceful, loving home where partnership and mutual respect prevail, urging empathy for oppressed wives.

Full and Running Outsider Tours Weaver Store Stock

A JOURNAL rep visited A D Weaver to view a large stock described as the finest ever brought to the city. Department heads showcased silk fabrics, velvets, prints, trimmings, and more, with mention of carpets, curtains, and household goods. Weaver’s background and store upgrades are noted, along with plans for parcel delivery and customer service.

NAL A.D. Weaver Maving E.d.tuoemorson Nevilr H. Cote Wea MamMik Yates Manute Moons Notinn Casalmere and Wooleb Dick Cowatd Nate McCaGur Newmarket Weaver

Debate Over Shakespeare Authorship Weighs Evidence and Partisan Bias

The letter argues against Baconian certainty and urges candor in the ShakespeareAuthorship debate. It contrasts Baconians and critics, notes Baynes Britannica claims, and questions historical knowledge of Shakespeare and his era. The piece calls for a dispassionate cryptogram based examination and cites Meres Chettle and White to balance views.

William Eorrox Jovexar Ignatius Donnelly Bob Baynes William Shakespeare

Kansas and national politics and industry across notes

The piece surveys state affairs from liquor laws to railroad growth, cites a Missouri judge ruling against local option, notes Abilene and Hutchinson newspapers, profiles Ada C. Bittenbender as a Nebraska supreme court candidate, discusses California beet sugar hopes, and celebrates American yacht supremacy over British rivals with the Volunteer outperforming the Thistle in light winds.

Missouri Texas Maus Ada C. Bittenbender Nebraska Supreme Court America

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Rojas McCoy George Shimmons Republii Can Republican County Convention H.D. Waltman J.C. Walton Doe S. White Alexander Love Ox H. B. Asher Lawrence, Kas M. D. Greexlee National Bank Kansas City Fair Canpbell Leavenworth Lamar Hood Grand Army St Louis Kansas St. John's Armory Hall Court House J. W. DD Anderson Fireside Factory and Faria Prohibition Club The Christian Church St. Louis Elsworth University District Court, New England Loan & Trust Co Catherine Tan Iarah E. Barnes Orlando Barnes H. H. Moore Methodist Church This Pies EK. F. Simmons Ohio Street Seer Tee Osotrell Sao Merchants National Bank Hedzgeman and Garfield Counties Kansas City Kanopolis Kas Seth Arnold Mr. Luther J. D. Miles Rio Grande Land and Cattle Company Young Women’s Christian Association New Hampashire Streets Salina Martin Henry Richter Walter Joseph Nash Drake Henry Hichter Union Pacific Haye Bauta Mra. S. J. Holmes Moorehead Minna Fs 14 Iss Kelvew Larkandl Chliths Goodwell Warren Sod Massachuesetts Zook’s Uly Herman Richardson Kanwaka ‘Township Y. M W. C. Avs Frank Olney Sol Bloomington News Will Wardle California North Lawrence Uleman Young Men's Republican Club W.J. Graham Fairy Isles Paradise Dr. Prentiss A. D. Weaver George W. Cable Claud Bonaventuré Maximian Tarbox Sidonie Josephine St. Pierre Wichita Democrat Crozier Wichita Kanees Kan Olympus Betsy Prng Shakespeare Terenth Lord Bacon Donnelly Sterquinarium Stratford John Shakespeare John Judith England Perhays Francis Meres Chettle Richard Grant White Bacon Crese Thossas Lincoln Maney Hawke Lawrence E. B Allen Palmyra Lecompton , Barbra Black Jack Vinland Baldwin City Big Springa Citt OF Republican County Central Committee W. A. Spangler J.W. Stone Ware City OF Lawrence Grant Tow Grants Township City of W.C. Spangler J. W.stone Henry W. Garapy Atlanta Constitution Japan Tut Abilene Gazette Abilene Hutchinson Daily News Frank Leslie Claus Spreckles Germany New York Volunteer Thistle Kirks White New Orleans Exposition Kaskine Win. Lucas Trace Church Javen- Ba J. l Boa Nest Maryland Agricultural College Warren §T Otive Kaneko Nettle Studabaker Douglan County David W. Studabarker Tuwe Cnanilan Stathew Anderson Poorglae County Maelyves Mattie Elliott Cio Keesel Keneas Canhie J Keezel George d. Krezel Saunt James Hynes John Wilder Veekudura Township Tichard Lightner Ina Co Kraneaa A. D Atchison, Lopes & Santa Fe Abel Ak James Hymer Inure Kansas Phainte James Hee Birdie Hamilton Haoneth Kelley Leah Saulsberry Mra W. P. Jalcomb Martin Jr Dongglas Karras Lane Place Ald Bakker & Summerfield Tacal ¥. Moore Alake Nereby Douglas Frank L. Webster Josephine Mo Webster Joel L. Landy Mary C. Lamberton Janes S. Crew Herainta P. Lambertson Jacob Y. Moore Dareb Y. Moore Moore Ulwat Jacob L. Lundy Charles J. Anderson Jonglac County Esidestate P.J. Peterson Charles J. Andivenn Denne Puuti Ryu Ucucets Doupise
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