Curious Local Snippets Across Town
A collection of short notes mentions band interest in winter, Tom and Jerry popular with locals, longer days bringing milder weather, new county officers appearing complacent, an Ida lady’s tall ruff making visibility difficult, and the treasurer’s office losing workers after a ten percent penalty. Deaths rise in the area, discussions of wealthy relatives versus money, thanks for Ledger Almanacs from 1873, broom suppliers praised, and a tame deer drawing attention after Saturday’s walk. Residents seek profitable hog stock guidance, and the Kansas Farmer weekly debuts at Topeka with two dollars per year in cash and three for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Childs
Kansas Farmer
J.K. Hudson
Topeka
Local column round up from Lawrence and Howard County
The column reports hog packing by Ridenour and Baker of Lawrence, wintery weather, a forthcoming piece on Two Social Evils, a mill marriage rumor, Funston and Legate praise, and lively state capital plans. It notes a fatal shooting in Howard County linked to marital infidelity, a train derailment in Lawrence with a $100 reward, obituary for Miss Holmes, town subscription habits, looming ice shortages, county board meetings, Howland family tragedy, and a sharp editorial about Oregon prospects. It ends with appeals for debt payment, fire company talks, and scholars society notes urging better participation and publishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridenour & Baker
Lawrence
Leavenworth
E. H. Funston
Allen, Ja
Jim Legate
Funston
Howard County
Mund
G. D. Gortman
Gortman
J. H. Richards
Lawrence Journal
Miss Holmes
B. D. Holmes
A. W. Beck
Mrs. Beck
Alont
Fire destroys Mr Sprague residence in town
On Wednesday evening at about 7:30 the Sprague home burned while the family attended church. The blaze destroyed the dwelling and most furniture though goods were saved. Insurance agent Geo A Bowlus states the house was insured for 2250 and the furniture for 250, marking a serious loss to the homeowner and town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sora
Robert Sprague
Sprague
Geo. A. Bowlus
City council urged to publish quarterly financial statements
In 1871 law, Article 3 requires the council to publish quarterly detailed statements of city receipts and expenditures. Nine months in office, the present council has not published such a statement, the last issued by the old council in March, leaving citizens ignorant of current finances and operations. It urges councilmen to comply with the law and inform the public.
Go East via St Louis Kansas City and Northern Short Line
The St Louis Kansas City and Northern Short Line offers a fast route between the Great West and East with six express trains daily. It features new reclining chair coaches, carpeted cars with dressing rooms and toilet facilities, and modern safeguards. Tickets and information are available through connecting rail agents in Kansas City or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kansas City
Misouri
Mississippi
Lyman’ McCarty
P. B. Groat
Notice of estate sale petition in Allen County Kansas
The administrator of the estate of John M Evans seeks a court order to sell real estate to pay debts and administration charges. A hearing is set February 3, 1874 at 10 oclock a.m. in the Probate Office, Allen County. Jane N Evans Administratrix, with Murray and Richards as attorneys. Also bids for finishing medical attendance and medicines for Hamboul and Humboldt townships in Allen County for 1875 are requested by February 2, 1874, with proposals to supply medicines in gross and rates within and outside township limits. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject bids. By order A NEEDHAM County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Howland
Kansas
Oregon
Washington Territory
Register
John M. Evans
Allen County
Jane N. Evans
Attys Murray & Richards
Hamboule
Humboldt
Iola
Ale
Board of County Commissioners of Alien
A. Needham
Plank v Plank Malachi and Harriet Plank notice entered
Malachi V Plank and Harriet A Plank wife are defendants in a Kansas Allen County suit. Martin files petition in Tenth Judicial District Court to amend deed description from 1863 involving Andrew J Eastwood and John W. The case seeks quieting title to real estate on a Neosho river western quarter with ravine and three acre exception. Defendants reside outside Kansas and cannot be served. notice by publication in Reveho Valley Register for three weeks starting January 17, 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matachi
Pizik
Harriet A- Plank
Malachi V. Pisak
Harriet A Pisak
Pleiatt Martin
Cléerk
Tth Judicial District Court
State of Kansas
Allen
Bres
V. Plank
A. Plank
Andrew J. Eastwood
John W
Menyn
Gente Yu
Neveha River
Alles County
Kansas
Malachi
Plank
Harriet A. Plank
State of
Sheriff Sale Notice in Allen County Kansas Court Order
State of Kansas Allen County sheriff sale notice for real estate in the 7th Judicial District. Describes parcels in section 31 township 24 south range 18 east along Neosho River with buildings and machinery. Defendants include Stauber Norton Norris Norris and Mary Norris. Auction set February 16 at 1 pm at the courthouse front door in Iulesart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Kansas
D. C. Luce
D. C
Iola
Kansas
de Koodin
Allen County
Kazses
State OF
Allen
William EB. Davis
George Davis
Drosa Davis
Na Williw E. Davis &Co
Plainite
Sitas I. Stauber
James A. Norris
Mortimer Norton
Naj Stauber, Norton & Co
Thomas EB
S Tarrington
Mary E. Tarrington
Mary Norris
Eaid Court
Neobu River
Neosho River
Alten County
Silas
Stauber
James C. Norris
Lulesart
Suls
Expenditures of Accounts Audited in January 1874
Audit of county accounts lists L Edmundson viewer and ED Cain allowed amounts 2 06 dollars and LJ Rhoades surveyor 5 00 dollars. Minor legible entries indicate January expenditure figures for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Edmundson
Viewer County
Ros
ED Cain
Rhoades
Lt Andrews
J. P
Worthin
Millman
Kish Little
Juba Wilson
Chas Baland
Andrawe
Il Hathaway
Andrews
Williams
Waggoner
McElroy & Sherman
C P Ives
Bousty
Also Mentioned on This Page
TEH Register
Sanua
Oméral Paper of
Local Department
L &C
W. T. McElhroy & Co
Humboldt Union
L. Walker & Co
Neosho Valley Register
THE
T. K. Foster
Bridge Street
Beck, Marsh & Moffatt
W. M. Hartman & Co
H. Badpwis
Davis
Culton Foster
M.D. Wella & Co
Chicago Custer
Davis S Till
Mins
Sirson
Davie
Hystcer & Rosenthal
Humboldt, Kans
Ame & Bro
Kiar Grocery
Charles
Henry PD. Smite, Atty
At Law and Notary Public
Tom and Jerry's
L. Jones
Jonea
Dunlap
O. K
Crowners
Pee
F. B. Daney
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Messia. Horville
Howland
Esq
Bonebrake
Scholars’ Literary Society
M. Simpson
Cherk
Uist
Johnson, Murray & Richards
J. K. Boyd
Pill’s Attorn Ys
Sheriff ’S Sale
D. P. Green
Magestician
Dr. C. Were
St. Ghalles Stoct
St Louis, Mo
Great Pamphiet
Dipti
Cook Stores
West Side Public Square
J. E. Ireland
South Side Public Square
W. A. Gowns CO
W. ST. Richards
Beck, Marsh
Uecusware
J. F. Colborn
Madison and
Washington’ Avenues
Jola
Ealso Sall
Boots & Shore
Reapers
Crockery, Glassware
M. Davis
Pancost
Sage & Morse
Rochester
Ni. Y
Scott Brothers
Col. Washington , Madison Avenues
Seuott
Curdy
Chas D Wriggs
Crabb
Posten State Insane Asylum
P Hartman & Co
Walker & Co
John B Arnett
Treas
Paxson
John Paxvan
Webb Constabie Do Aston Co
Simpron
Nankins
Ad Hawkins
Dankine du Fankins
D Lictton
Fred Jesrett
Adam Maier
DeWitt
G DeWitt
P Green
JC Murray
Ige
Ve Orr
Tof and
Smith
Sheri Evant
A Needham
D Horvile
Paul Fisher
Lontei
Jon Francis & Co
Briggs Witnes
Odell
Ksco
Rossel
Simpeon
John Francis
A W Howland
Cour
Daniel Horville
Isaac Enebrake
Jobe B Arnett
D P Green
Braden & Barford
H A Needham
Ant
Needham, Co
Kas
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