New Stock and Shops Open in Town
Jno Francis Co reports a fresh stock of groceries under personal supervision and invites all to inspect. Three to four thousand feet of fencing lumber for sale on liberal terms. A G Jones Co offers top line implement supply and shipping, with cash sales taxing all else. Davis & Vannuys advertise fancy goods, boots, clothing, and low cash prices. The Hovey House advertises ample, affordable lodging for travelers and boarders. Bulls found at large to be dealt with by law. Dr H C Bostwick resumes medical practice and serves as pension examiner. New clothing and goods advertised with low cash margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Francis & Co
W. M. Hartman & Co
John Freeman
Mesars
A. G
Jones & Co
Scott Bros
Mesers, Jno. Francis & Co
Washington Avenue
W. St. Hartman &Co
Francis
Ridenour
Iola
Springtime items and local notes from Topeka area
Weather grows in favor as roads ride well and outings delight. Mrs Gage family headed east last Tuesday. Dr Beemad conducts sale at residence. Mrs Ruddy family moves to Baxter Springs. Lawrence pushes for a new bridge. old one unsafe. Straw hats and linen coats appear. Railroad assessors meet in Topeka. Buck beer appears. band quiet. Croquet returns as ladies play. Judge Gilbert of Humboldt swindled out of about 480 dollars. Garden chores and spring bonnets in vogue. Sergeant Bates joked about carrying American fish through lava beds. Talcott laments lost moustache. council appoints T C Dunlap street commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beemad
Mra Ruddy
Baxter Springs
Avenworth
Lawrence
Gilbert of
Humboldt
Sergeant Bates
Capiteliste
Kings Bridge Company
Atchison
Iola
W. D. Wood
Iran Cabinet's Candidacy Faces Legal Hurdles
The excerpt notes a series of small town items from a Kansas paper. It mentions local politics, a possible city council change, and a shift in street improvements. It highlights immigrant teams, civic projects, and school activities with a light, humorous tone. No single dominating news event. a snapshot of community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer
Eider
Rumors and reports mix as community notes unfold
A local column bundles rumors of the Benders in Texas with farm pest concerns and vanishings around Mrs. Lillian Earnest. It records lawrence reunion plans, railway arrangements, and business notices for Jno Francis & Co and other Iola traders, plus May 12 1878 council actions and fresh local commerce.
Iola City Council Debates Salaries and Veto Power
The Iola council discusses paying L Walker, funding from treasurer accounts, and constructing a city pound. A public wells matter is sent to the grounds committee as officials adjourn. A recurring council column praises local leaders, notes an economy ordinance, and hints at veto power and legal battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Shomon
L. Walker
Yeas—Hartman
Beck
Shomon
Richards
Nays
M. Goforth
Iola
J. H. Richards
C.B. Exrra
Remarkable Pro For Mor Let This Good Idea Show Economy
Fragmentary note discusses public policy and past councils in unclear terms. It reflects on citizens of Tol s yearning for reform before two great years, suggesting previous councils were not entirely void of good faith. The text remains fragmented and ambiguous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tols
X.c
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the Register
Ada
Allen County
Local Department
W. T. McElroy & Co
Humboldt Union
Ly Register
Paers Aister
Davis &Vannuys
Hovey
Kansas
D. R. Hovey
Davis & Vanpuss
Iula
Poland
Hovey House
Davis & Vannuys
Reo
Davis & VaNaxeys
Rogert Cook
J. P. McCoy
J.L. Brows
J. A.H. Brows
Marsh & Moffit
H. C. Bostwick
M. D
Davis & Vasnvye
Siplen
Mra. Gage
Talcott
T. C Dunlap
Tesking
Cy. Himpeon
X. C
Ralph
Kansas City Times
Delaplain
Prairies
Tie
St. Louis
Coffeyville
Montgomery County
Ross
Capt. Jones Grove
R. B.gress
Topeka
Mr. Gress
Bender
Hawkins
Hancock
Gerastt
HxaisTxr
Alunday
Lillian Earnest
Anderson County
Earnest
Odawa
Court House
Major Ransom
Committee On Transportation
Leavenworth Lawrence & Galveston
Kansas City
Ottawa
Garnett
St. Joseph & Denver
Kansas Pacific
Toneka
Harvey
Council Proceedings
Couxctn
Rofl
W. M. Hartman
A. W. Beck
N. F. Acers
J. N. Woollames
C.B. Keith
L. Walker & Co
Yeas P Shomon
Hartman
Council Room
Wm. J. Cowan
Council
John Francis
Withal
Nelson F. Acers
John Wesley
Wm. M. Hartman
Morg
J. F. Richards
Acers
Cheng
Missouri
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Company
Missouri Pacifc
Raltreed
Mississippi
Ein
Jeflanes
Lele
Witless Cheng
Pat & Rth
East Sad Beane
G. H. Baxter
EA Fort
Maier
Epley
South Side
Madison Avenue
W. H. Richards
L. H. Gorrell
Trasea
Thoes
Duscustrios
Pealers OF
Iron & Wood Pumps
Ealso
Queensmare
Gayuga
Builders Hardware
South Side Public Square
Drs. Bostwick, Hendricks and Chastain
Stauber, Norton & Co., Proprs
Betail
North Daggy & Yates
Scott Brothers
Washington Avenue and
Madison Street
Yankee Nations
Queens
Callen
Ws. Davis
J. H. Vannuys
I Davis
Vannuys
Merchant Tailors
ATS
New York
Rochester
Rideager & Co
Cape, &C
Kanes
Tareren
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