Won't Leave Wichita Bequest in a Fiddle Sparks Controversy
In Goodland a man finds an 1800 dollar bequest hidden in a fiddle stirring local curiosity. Lawrence schools will not close despite diphtheria concerns. Rev Dan Colt of Pittsburg declines an offer of 8500 dollars per year from the First M E Church after declaring he will stay in Wichita. The Pittsburg church sought his leadership and offered a significant salary boost. The decision brings relief to Wichita parishioners and alters regional church plans.
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Colt
The
People’s
KE Chureh
Pittsburg
Schoor
Th. Colt
Pillsburg
Wichita
Divorce settled out of court ends long marriage
Abilene case of Mn andaire Reed of Chapman ended when spouses aged 69 agreed to divide property and live apart. A fault dispute over property led to a divorce suit that was settled amicably in the clerk's office with the couple parting ways and the husband conveying part of real estate to his wife.
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Abilene
Cour
Mn Andaire
Bh Reed
Chapman
Money in a Fiddle Sparks Heir Surprise in Kansas
Hugh McGuire, a Kansas farmer, received an express violin that concealed $1,300 in cash and a deed to 16 acres of land in Virginia. His late uncle, once said to have left fortune, had willed nothing but the instrument. McGuire refused to pay express charges until the discovery.
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Hugh McGuire
Munday
Express
Kansas
Washington City
McGuire
Bis
Vervinia
Diphtheria Fears Fade As Health and School Boards Meet
Lawrence health officials and the school board discussed closing public schools due to diphtheria. No malignant cases found. several quarantined areas report mild illness with no expected deaths. At the Bowersock Opera House a gallery incident led to a police arrest. Proprieter J D Bowersock sought the culprit for a $10 reward. A boar attack injures two men at the Ottawa fairgrounds, with a man hit in the leg and another injured. The Lawrence audience plans to attend tonight’s show at Bowersock Opera House featuring David Henderson’s Sin Bad extravaganza.
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Selip
Mr. Bowerseck
Lawrence
Lis House
Bowerseck Opera House
J. D. Bowersock
Bowersock
Lawrences Lawrence
Portco
Bowersock Opera House
David Henderson
F. 1 Bowersdel
Acditorim to Host Sinbad in Lawrence Tonight
Kansas City reports announce Sinbad opens at the Acditorim tomorrow with seat prices at $1.50 in Lawrence. The item also notes a fossil collection gift tied to the Protestant university project, needing funds to build reception space for giant specimens.
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Hansas City
Lawrence
Kansas City
J. Kost
Lansing
Mich
Methodias Protestant University
Kanegs City
Kua
University
City Cases on District Docket Rise to Twenty-Two Appeals
Twenty-Two cases on the district court docket have been appealed from the police court. Attorney Bird intends to press to ensure none are slighted and that convicts in police court are not left with false hope about city prosecutors handling all cases. The roster includes liquor cases, a hotel operator near the Rock Island depot, two against L. Dumas, two against Louia Charonhas for liquor and Sunday opening, two for fast driving, one gambling house case, and several petty offenses.
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Sutorcey
Bevend
L. Dumas
Rock Island
Louia Charonhas
Cider and Doughnut Night at Apollo Lodge
Apollo lodge 188 of the A. O. U. W. held a cider and doughnut event at their rooms 704 Kansas avenue. Guests enjoyed 25 gallons of cider from J. B. McAfee and 35 dozen doughnuts. Bilis Curry and Charlies H W Brown received gold badges for service to the order.
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Kansas Avenue
J. B McAfee
Bilis Curry
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Siguia
North Topeka Items Reflect Local Life and Trades
North Topeka notes list residents and travels from typhoid fever to Chicago medical study. Local preachers, church events, and Sunday school rallies are detailed alongside shop ads for harness, buggies, coal, and medicines.
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Clint O. Rhodes
Chicago
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Sturr
Los Angeles
John Schultz
Silver Lake
HW. Pond
Mrs. Opperman
Elmwood
Jacob Hollandshade
Boston
New York
Nellie Raub
Anna Payne
Jugellog City
Byrd Watking
L K. Billingsley
Kandgus Avenue
M. E
Ingel
The
Christian Church
Three Kingdoms
E G Lacey
North
Kansas Avenue
Allington
Majestic and Crawfurd
E. P. Ewart, Lodge & Colvin
West Norris Street
Capital Livers
Lukens Broa
North Topeka
Stutz & Walker
P. Ewart
N. Kaz
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N. Kan
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West Laurent Street
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Morse
Charles Boltinghouse
O. 8
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Horton
Second Presbyterian
Kansas Avenue M EL
Presbyterian Church
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Trace
E. Simmerwell
W. B. Hutchinson
A. J. Arnold
Rev. J. & Giesdenning
J. H. Foweht
Br U Carle
Rute Smith
G A. Huron
Rey M. Ingels
Claud V. Wishart
Robert McCullom Rescued After Atlantic Attempt
A Mexican cable dispatch from Buenos Ayres via Galveston reports Robert McCullom, who sailed from New York in a 2.19 foot sloop on June 13 to cross the Atlantic, was picked up by the British ship Stalwart. He was starving and insane when found and taken aboard.
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New York
Herald
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Galveston
Alantic
Stalwart
Market Report from Wheat to Hogs in Western Trade
Wheat opened lower with heavy western receipts and liberal selling. Corn weak May oats steady slight declines in live hogs and provisions. prices mixed across Kansas City and Topeka markets. Export clearances strong. visible wheat supply down, world crops short, suggesting potential upturn amid cautious activity.
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State Journal
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Cora
May
Oura
Kansas City
Texas
Buille
Topeks Gralm and Stock Exchange
Columbian
Morttiwest
Chiouga
Chicago Market Gossip Hogs, Wheat, Stocks Mixed
Chicago weekly market notes show hogs at 15 000, Kansas City 2 200, Omaha 1 400, with Monday estimates. Wheat and flour exports, corn and oats totals for the week and city inspections with graded yields noted. New York foreign exchange firm, rail shares rise, Missouri Pacific hoped to resume dividends. sugar and refined goods market also cited.
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Ee Macorn
Missouri Pacific
Atchison
American Tobacco
CB & Q
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Chicaae
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Reading
Pacific Mail
Auction Notice for Household Goods and Farm Items
Cheap ties and a Kimball organ offered at the southeast corner near Lith and 7th. Monday morning sale notes an experienced man to apply for work at a boat house and barn. A dairy farm near the city is listed for sale with delivery details and cash terms.
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Barrett
Kansas
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