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Lawrence Weekly Press from Lawrence, Kansas • 5

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Call at 8. H. McCurdy'i, No'l. 839 and George R. Shane, Special Bargains 17E LOVE ARTIST KEELER'S The place to buy.

Books Stationery! WALL PAPER, Picture Frames, School Supplies, etc. Lowest prices. J. A. KBBLBH, 827 Mass.

St Lawrence Photographer, Studio 15 Ivlassaclvvisetts (Opposite Pierson Roller Mill.) LawrencEi Kansas. EX R. LEARNED DEALER IN FURNACES, STOVES, TIN ROOFING AND GUTTERING. Pump Repairing done to order. Country Work done on short, notice and satisfaction guaranteed.

LE AB NIE G46 Mbbsi Street GO io MAS -FOR BOOTS and SHOBS. THE FAMILY SHOE STORE. THE YOST WRITING MACHINr 1- iU ror specimens 01 wont, cir-W. M. HAYES, Agent, pilars, or trial of machine, Call on agent at Business Lawrence, Kan.

College. JUSTUS HOWELL, 840 and 842 Massachusetts Street. Central Dealer in HARDWARE MP FARM IMPLEMENTS WAGONS, BUGGIES, SPRING WAGONS, DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES, at prices to suit everyone. Call and examine before buying elsewhere. All Goods Warranted.

641 Massachusetts street for groceries and feed of all kind. Please stop and see us. Gentry's dog and pony show attracted a good house at Bowersock'a Friday night, The show Is a good one, the dogs and ponies being under remarkable control, Died, at his home In North Lawreno Sunday, Feb. 15, 1891, at 5:80 p. Cy rus Baker, aged 69 years.

Ritual services were held at the house Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. Frances McKlnney, a well known and highly respected colored woman of North Lawrence, died Sunday, aged 78 years. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Leo Steinberg left Monday afternoon for southwest Missouri, to look up a location for a branch store, as they are going to close out their Btock at Arkansas City George Williams, a colored boy about 17 years old, of thiB city, in attempting steal a ride at Topeka last Saturday, made a mlstep and and the car wheels run over his left foot.

The wounds were bound up and he was sent home. J. L. Topham, who Is the defendant In a divorce suit filed In District court, left tho city Monday, stating that he goes to stay. It is understood that he will not contest the divorce and that all his proper ty has been transferred to his wife.

Prof. J. May, of Lawrence, was In the city Saturday, and met with the local order of the Fraternal Aid association In A. O. U.

W. hall Saturday evening. The meeting was an enthusiastic one and the Indications point to a large Increase in membership and Influence. Emporia Re publican. The marshall Is on the war path again Hearing that "cold tea" was being sold in a store on the west side of Massachusetts street he made a call early this week.

The store was "full" of customers after the af ores ild tea and he soon had a pack age of Raymond's Sassafras in his pock et. No arrests. Mrs. Francis Bradley, wife of E. Bradley, died very suddenly Sunday about noon at her home on North Kentucky street.

She had been complaining of sick headache during the forenoon. At about noon she was taken with a fainting spell. She laid down on a bed and a few moments later was dead. Death was caused by heart disease. The funeral was held Tuesday.

Miss Emma Brown died at the family residence Saturday evening, Feb. 14, aged 57. Mrs. Brown had been sick at differ ent times for several months. She was model wife and mother and full of kind deeds for neighbors and friends.

She had a cheerfulness and courage which never forsook her and inspired all who came in contact with her. The funeral was held at the Plymouth church Tues day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Ada M. Parsons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

James Parsons, died at the family residence on New Hampshire street at 4:40 o'clock Monday afternoon of heart trouble, aged 16 years. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Ayres. The remains were started east at 4 o'clock P. M.

Tuesday. They will be interred at Canandaigua, New York, the former home of the family The most Important event In the live of Mr. John Sullivan, Kansas City, and Miss Marguerite St. Clair McClure oc curred at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. At the appointed hour a few friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. McClure at 904 Rhode Island street to witness the beautiful ceremony by Dr. Jib Marvin which made these two well known young people man and wife. The pictures Red Cloud, Sluing Bull, Chief Sitting Bear, Chief Hollow Wood, Jack Red Cloud, Rain-in-the-Face, the Sioux war dancers, and various others are on display at M. Newmark's dry goods store.

They were sent to Mrs. E. R. Demming by her daughter Mis. M.

S. Eldridge, matron in the school at Pine Ridge agency. Those who have not seen them should go at once and see the horrble faces of the great savages. City Council. The city council met Monday night in adjourned session.

The sewer committee reported the completion of the sewers contracted for with Smith Moloney according to contract at a total cost of $7,689.86, accompanied by an itemized final estimate by City Engineer Holland Wheeler. Of this amount there has been paid the contractors the sum of $6,920.80 leaving 10 per cent unpaid as provided in the contract. The committee recommended the acceptance of the sewers on condition that as soon as the weather will permit the contractors put the streets in as good condition as they were before they commenced work. An ordinance was provided for the construction of a number of lateral sewers. The contract for building will be let to the lowest bidder.

The council discussed the water works question for a considerable length of time. An adjournment was then taken. The Hrst solid-head pin was made In 1824, in England, by Lemuel V. Wright, an American. In 1832 Dr.

John I. Howe, a Connecticut man, invented a machine for making solid-head pins. It was tl.e first successful machine, and completed the pin by a simple process. The old head was soldered on to the shank of tbe pin. TO BE FOUND AT L.

0. MclNTIRE'S, During tin Remainder of this Month- One lot Prints at 5c worth 7 I-2C, One lot Ginghams at 5c worth 7 I-2C, One lot Muslin at 5c worth 7 I-2C, Shirtings at 8c worth 10c. wnite goods at 5 oc, 10c and 12 i-2c. nmDroideries at 5c, sc. 10c and up.

The handsomest Ginghams you ever saw at 10 and 12 1.2c. Hosiery at 10c, 15c and 25c. Laidies and misses cloaks, underwear, blankets andjall winter goods at greatly reduc ed prices. Nice new stock of carpets, prices the lowest. are making exceedingly low prices on all kinds of black and colored Dress Goods.

Special values in Dress tjrooas at 25c, lie, 50c and 75C 11 you trade witn us you may expect honest goods with prices the lowest. Try us. L. O. McINTIRE.

919 Massachusetts Lawrence, Kansas. L. S. PEARCE, Dealer in Loose and bailed hay. All kinds of coal and wood delivered to any part of the city.

725 Vermont St. Telephone 1 27. ABE, THE BUNTER. A Bamarkable Old Black Man Who la Over a Century Old. Probably the oldest man In Western Massachusetts, says the St.

Louis Globe-Democrat, is Abe Parsons, a negro living in this place. He is one hundred and one years old, and has had a and adventurous career. He was born a slave in South Carolina, and tan away from his master in Andrew Tack son's time and made his way to the Northern States through swamps and forests, his only guide being the north star. He reached New York State, where he again became a slave to a New York man. Abe has such a peculiarly-shaped head that doctors and medical colleges are constantly asking for his body when he shall die.

On the top of his skull is a bunch about the size of an egg, which seems to be solid bone. He is known as "Abe, the Bunter." Several years ago, when a block of buildings In this town was all aflame, Abe, with a bunt of his head, burst In the heavy door. He also has a great reputation for killing horses and cows One bunt with his head is as effectiv as a blow from an axe. He has killed probably twenty old horses in thi manner. He worked during all last Mason at planting, haying and harvest tig, and can do a day's work that many a younger man would not find easier An apt Teaoner.

Mr. Beauregwrd I see your name on this painting. Why, you must have painted it! Miss Dilly Taunt Yes; I have been taking lessons of Mrs. Stilly fe for three weeks. Mr.

had no idea you could paint so beautifully. Miss Dilly Taunt Oh, I only did the name. Puck. A Chang Not Wrong ht by Tim. A Maine woman one hundred years old says that In her day children were taught to write by making impressions on birch bark.

To-day birch bark closely infolding the parent bough 1b used to teach children by making impressions with it upon them. Chicago Times. Not So Bad After All. Mrs. McFadden I'm very queer again, doctor.

My cough bothers me so; I'm afraid I'm going to die. Genial Medical Person Never mind, It's not a very difficult thing to da The last year of our life is much easier than the first You see, there's no teething. Jury. Illustrated with Cute. "My barber told me a very funny story this morning," said Smithers.

"I judge from the condition of your face it was illustrated with cuts," put tn Wiggles. Brooklyn Life. Striking Likeness. Samson and Damocles were much alike' -a balr cut meant ruin for both. Puck.

AND VE HATE. We Love bar-our customers. We and sell to you our goods as quickly as possible. Wp T-Tafp t0 have yu vvt 1 1 a IC ignorant of the attractive line of goods and great bargains to be had at the N. Y.

STORE 833 Mass. Street. WANTED. EARLY POTATOES, TURKEYS. CHICKENS, DUCKS.

Highest Market Price. H. PENDLETON. SOHULZ BOYD, General Blacksmiths, Wagon and Repair Shop. Esim S3a.osJj3.gr Specialty, No.

34 W. Henry Lawrence, Ks. When in the city atop at the Commercial "Pfonse. One block east of Postofflce. Newly lurnlsnea tnroughout.

liood accommo dations. Stable room free of charge. Rate $1.00 Per Day. HUGH BLAIR, FARM AND CHATTEL LOANS AT LOWEST RATES, AND FIRE ND TORNADO INSURANCE. Office over Fluke's Music Store, ioo sett of old farm harness in exchange for new.

We Retail at Wholesale Prices. SA.2STJD3 CO. S-A-DDMrn-r FRENGER'S SHORT ORDER RESTAURANT. On Warren Street, between Massachusetts and Vermont. Steak and Chops, Fish and Game in season.

WILL ORR, REAL ESTATE AG'T Over Lels' Drug Store. Lawrence. Kansas, NATIONAL BANK. The Oldest National Bank in Lawrence- A. Monboe, President.

N. Newmabk, Vice-President R. G.Jamison, Cashier. W. F.

March, Asst. Cashier. Capital $100,000. Surplns $20,000 DIRECTORS: James Marvin, Grovenor, Newmark, A.Monroe, Geo. Innes.

r. SJm.Evatt, E. F. Goodrich. 49-Prompt attentien given io all business placed In our lianas.

PLACE TO GO. DEHRICK TIPTON. They have the most conveniently located barber shop in Lawrence Best work in the city. TL. HEWBY, ealer in ALL KINDS OF COAL.

Orders taken at City Drug Store, 716 Massachusetts street, Butler Alexander, 91s Massachusetts street, Zook's Grocery Store. Office Cor. Warren and Delaware. WEEKLY PRESS, 60 Cents Per Year. 1) PUMPS, TINWARE, Lawrence.

Kansas. YOUR yE DiFV COMPETITION. LIGHT, COMPACT, DURABLE-SCIENTIFIC AND SPEEDY. 1 A "Thing of Beauty" and Service. t-.

1 EUDORA HOUSE, S. E. BBUXE, Prop. Near the Santa Fe Depot. First-class accommodations and reasonable rates.

Kudora LCausas- Large Stock 0 Fine Woolens with very latest styles of Fall and Winter First-class work guaranteed and prices the most reasonable in the city. JOHN DALEY. Merchant Tailor. Winthrop Street. "ACTINA," the great eye restorer and only known catarrh cure.

"Actina" is a small pockrt battery composed of a copper and tine body and charged within an inner cylinder with a combination of chemicals, which when brought in contact with skin or any part of the body, produces active circulation of the blood and imparts a soothing electrie current to the nerves It is' as harmless as water and yet as potent as sunshine. Children of tender years as well as adults may use it at all times and all places with perfect safety. One million persons are using these instruments with perfect safety in all parts of the world and thousands testify to its wonderful cures. These include Iminilters, bishops, priestst judges, lawyers, merchants and all classes of society here in Kansas. Ladies who value a clear skin and bright eye will never be without it.

Weak eyes fiom age or any cause are restored to perfect "viison." "Actina" is a family physician always at hand. London Electric Association, "UBftff Uwreoce. Ik 3 City and Vicinity. Mr. G.

W. Bowers and daughter Fannie, of Topeka, are visiting Miss Maggie Moore. Jane Hill, colored, aged 80 years, died In North Lawrence Monday and was bur led Tuesday, Do not forget to attend the Jeff ersonlan ball at Frazler's hall. It will be the grandest affair of the season. D.

Mifflin, a prominent farmer living near Willow Springs, lost a son aged 6 years Monday. The funeral was held Tuesday A. S. Iticker, a well known farmer liv ing eight miles west of the city In Kan- waka township, died Monday night from the effects of a paralytic stroke. S.

Saunders, the popular teacher of guitar, mandolin and banjo, is prepared to recelye pupils. A 1 1 res or leave word at J. H. Bell Bro's. music store.

Died Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at the family residence on Mississippi street, Mr. H. H. Richards, of paraly sis, at the advanced age of 88 years and 11 months. Mrs.

Annie L. Diggs left yesterday for Washington to remain permanently as Washington correspondent for the Advo eate aud other Alliance newspapers in Chris. Frenrer was 'arrested Monday night, charged with selling liquor con trary to the prohibitory law of the state of Kansas. He will be tried this term of the district court The people of Hesper and vicinity had a big wolf hunt Friday. Two wolves" were run down and shot.

Eight wolves were seen A divorce was also granted Christopher V. Williams from his wife, Lizzie Williams. The defendant is also barred from any interest in plaintiff's property described in the petition. C. W.

Jackson, colored, died Thursday at his home on Pennsylvania street, of consumption. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock laBt Friday afternoon from the A. M. E. church.

The Y. MY C. A. have the Ariel Ladies' Quartette booked for this evening Feb. 20-This is one of the strongest and most attractive concert companies before the public.

The entertainment will be given at tbe Congregational church, Dr. Wheeler, first to cut away from fancy prices. Amalgam fillings, 50 cents; gold fillings one-half the usual price; extracting 25 cents; best artificial teeth $8.75. Office over Humes, 829 Massachusetts street. Open from 1 a.

m. to 6 p. m. The Mudge case from Osage county was decided Thursday afternoon In favor of the defendant. The plaintiff pays the costs of the action.

A motion for auother trial was made. In the divorce case of Lizzie Eastland vs. Frank W. Eastland the divorce and alimony were granted. The divorce case of Euphemea Taylor vs.

Monroe C. Taylor was filed In the district court Wednesday. The plaintiff alleges in her petition that she was married to the defendant in 1870. She charges him with adultery and defamation of character. She asks for divorce and custody of her daughter, Eva Taylor.

The lecture bureau at the University Is doing a vast amount of work for Its first year. Mr. Kellogg, who Is managing it, has made engagements ahead for the different members of the faculty to speak' at a number of towns. Profs, Snow and Canfleld have each fifteen to twenty appointments ahead, and other professors are also in great demand. The last rites over the remains of Mrs.

H. S. Clarke were performed Saturday. At 10 :30 o'clock most Impressive funer- al services were held at the residence on Pincknev street. Dr.

Howland offered a prayer and made an address. The coun. tv officers attended in a body. The fol lowing gentlemen acted as pall bearers Gov. Robinson, B.

W. Woodard, Col. L. Moore, J. G.

Sands, John Hutchlngs, Paul It. Brooks. The remains were laid to rest by the side of the daughter Agnes and three other children In Oak Hill cem etery Opera House. The Baldwin-Melville combination company at the Opera House this week has been giving good shows. Noth withstand lng the fact that they have hart poor houses each evening, the piny went on just the same and the performers did their best to please the audience, which they doubtless have done every night.

They will play again to-night and tomor row night and also give a matinee Satur day afte rn THE VIOLIUST, KING of all INSTRUMENTS made, remodeled and repaired by W. P. Randall, on west Henry Street. OO TO EDWARD KEENY'S BAEBE-R SHOP 914 Mass. street.

McCullough Bros, old stand, for first-class work JOHNSON SMITH, BARBERS. 838 Massachusetts Street, opposite Mason's Shoe Store. (Satisfaction guaranteed GREAT EYE EESTOEEE. "ACTINA." 0AffiE THE DEAF HEM THE BLIP SEE. OATAREH iMPOSSIOLE These garments cure when other remedies fail.

They cure dyspepsia, rheumatism, chronic lame back, spinal disease, loss of memory, prolapsus, nervous prostration and all female weakness. Five hundred thousand patrons in Europe and America testify to this fact. If you continue to surfer, blame yourself or your doctor Persons must not confound our Magnetic Conservative Belts and other appliances with the so called electric or magnetic belts now in the market. There is no possible similtude in snch goods to those we manufacture. We are obliged to warn our patrons owing to the constant disappointments persons have experienced who have been unfotuate enough to have purchaed those fraudulant imitations oftered under special names and cheapness, vaunted as an incentive to purchasers.

Remember our object is to cure, not to sell you a cheap and worthless article just to get your money Our testimonials will show what our appliances will do. Branch Office N. Y. and Hp YaranlilVRiiililinir: ll' lUlllUili' UIMllllJ C. W.

ALLENDORPH, Manage.

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1891-1891