Lawrence News Roundup From City and County
Miss Lucretia Nusbaum of Peabody visits Lawrence friends while Walter Willis takes a Pacific Express clerk post. Rev Whitman baptizes converts as Rev Strong preaches his first sermon at Pilgrim church. W L Fiend marries Miss Ella Hubbell at the Baptist church. A license issued to Valentine Vogler and Elizabeth Thime. Meetings open at the Christian church led by J M Myers. Thomas Lavelle injured in a wagon accident. P Banker reports strong Marion township finances. University and Haskell Institute baseball results duel. Chelsea Park excursion planned. Died Lucy Faulkner eight weeks. Marriage of Geo A Miller and Carrie Clinger. W H Richardson and Mabel McNees wed. Dr M Summerfield returns from Hot Springs. Sunday School children Mass Meeting at Plymouth church. W L Bullene named State Live Stock Inspector. Court verdict in Ross vs Menger sets coat value at 15. Indictments for bootlegging against Wood and Jones. Gantz indicted for cider sales. Baker University graduation events set with Rev T C Hail to speak. Rev L J Dyke resigns to pursue Oklahoma mission work. Armstrongs school at Blue Mound closes with exhibition. Damages awarded in U P case of Charles Brown, brakeman. Social Science Club meeting notes and federation plans. County attorney Emile Nevison exonerated by grand jury. Douglas County Horticultural Society to meet at Poor Farm Grove. The excerpt ends with a note on romantic topics.
City Officers Elected and Committees Appointed for Year
The Lawrence city council in adjourned session elected officers and named standing committees for the year. The library committee was authorized to rent four west rooms in the National Bank building for the city library. West Lawrence private sewer petitions were referred to sewers. Cemeteries will have wells dug and pumps installed. The Kansas Mercantile Association sought a branch license but the council refused. Vaults at the register of deeds were referred to city property. Fire department officers were renewed after an executive session. Judge Emery reported on federal building efforts and a $100 appropriation was approved for travel expenses. New appointments included Prentice as marshal, Adams as patrolman, Morton as North Side policeman, Blake as river policeman, and Martin as street commissioner. Standing committees were named: Ways and Means, Claims and Accounts, Laws and Ordinances, Fire, Streets, Police and License, City Property, Cemeteries, Library, Board of Health, and Sewers.
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National Bank
West Lawrence
Kansas Mercantile Association
Kansas City
Kansas
Lawrence
Register of Deeds
Fire Department
Judge Emery
Henley
Washington
Emery
C. T. K. Prentice
G.S. Adams
Geo. Walker
Dim Morton
Pettybone
North Side
Robert Blake
North Lawrence
W. H. Martin
Geo. Ware
Dicker
Poehler
Williams
House
Lindley
Selig
Haskell
Wilder
Petty
Pickens
Keith
Board of Health
Grand Jury Clears Douglas Officials in Whisky Probe
After six days of hearings the Grand Jury reports no evidence impeaching the integrity of Lawrence city or Douglas county officials in whisky case investigations. Foreman Bromellick signs the document reporting findings to the Douglas County District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Hon. District Court
Douglas
City of
Lawrence
County of
Bromellick
Must Go Out Large stock of painters supplies at Leis Deve Co
A large stock of painters supplies of every kind is offered for sale at Leis Deve Company. The advertisement highlights a broad range of items and urges buyers to take advantage of the clearance.
Cut Prices On Dry Goods And Carpets At Charlies
Prices slashed on prints muslin shirtings white goods and dress goods. Corsets vests toweling table linen and carpets discounted with a claim of unmatched stock and inability to be undersold during the month.
Controlling Motu Worms in Apple Orchards
N P Deming, chair of the Douglas Co Hortl Society Ent committee, advises two methods to combat Motu worm. First spray trees with a 1 lb to 100 200 gallon mix of London purple or Paris green during mid month to reach moth eggs in the calix. Second, bandage trunks and remove worms every ten days, timing mid June to early July, to reduce the second brood and lift apple prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
N. P. Deming
Chm. Ent
Douglas Co. Hortl. Society
Wildflowers and fertile Arkansas land lure settlers
Red River Arkansas April 30 J B Brmus reports from Tas Gazette line up with a rural update. Pettit arrives with a 25 acre claim and a story and a half house, others cleared government land. The writer comments on rich flora wildlife game law and local farm prospects, praising soil and water and urging others to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epitox Gazetts
J. W. Pettit
Tas Gazette
J. B. Brmus
Resting Hope by Emma V. Sheridan Poem
A reflective 19th century verse expresses exhaustion and desire for quiet release from struggle. The speaker, Emma V. Sheridan, laments failed efforts and endurance, seeking rest while clinging to a small hope and a few cherished memories.
American Girls Waist Length Draws Fashion Debate
A dressmaker argues long waists are unhealthy and unfashionable while praising American women’s overall beauty. The mother defends current trends as after years of society exposure. The exchange cites Greek dress as the ideal for length and grace. Towser the dog is later acquitted in Boston court for biting a man amid the judge’s amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Star
Chimes of Normandy Charms Lawrence In Charity Opera
The four city run of Chimes of Normandy drew a large chorus and a well costumed cast led by Miss Hutchings Miss Brown and Messrs Halloran Stevens Howe and Moore. The performance impressed locals with its quality and raised funds for the hospital. The opera house was crowded each night and a repeat show was planned at reduced prices with praise for the orchestra and Mrs Henry Hayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cn Lawrence
Normandy
Hospital Fund
Miss Hutchings
Miss Brown
Messrs. Halloran
Stevens
Howe
Moore
Four City
Lawrence
Henry Hayne
Dry Goods Store Promises Low Prices At Local Market
Our store affirms to be the center of economy for Dry Goods buyers as shelves overflow with goods. Prices reduced to attract customers. readers urged to consult the price sheet for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. McIntire
Straw hats rise in popularity this summer says trade source
A traveling salesman notes straw hats will sell well this summer with yachting shapes leading and wide black bands. He adds white hats and bands remain popular though white or colored bands may fade in future trends, reflecting comfort and appearance priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Incident of the Southern Foods Affair
A Louisville Courier Journal corned dispatch reports a brutal act where a darky allegedly bought a bull for 50 dollars and shot it seven times with a .44 rifle. The animal was dragged to a railroad platform to be butchered, with steaks later gifted to an overflow sufferer amid claims of poor edibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Foods
Darky
Louisvile Courier-Journal
New Rubber Article Aims To Curve Ball Control
A new rubber device for pitchers claims to enhance curve by attaching a ring to the middle finger and a corrugation to the ball. The ring rests on the finger while the corrugation contacts the ball, helping it spin and bend more than fingertips alone. A Tokyo temple stream hosts a fierce battle of bullfrogs, blocking the brook with bodies from 9 a.m. to p.m. E. Cowles of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, once helped defend Cincinnati during Morgan’s raid. he received a formal discharge this week. Mrs Anna OBrien and Fred Shields, both among very tall families, wed in Cincinnati recently. Masury and Sherwin Williams colors are in stock at Lets Drug Co.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Tokio
Japan
E. Cowles
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Ohio
Morgan
Cowles
Cincinnati
War Department
Attend L O Mc Intire's Dry Goods Sale
The notice promotes L O Mc Intire's sale of dry goods carpets and curtains. It also states The Leis Drug Co. secured the agency for Sherwin Williams pure mixed paints praised as superior to any other paint on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. McIntire
Leis Drug Co
Sherwin & Williams
Fourth Congressional district GOP convention at Emporia
Kansas district committee calls a Republican convention to nominate a candidate for Congress to be held in Emporia on June 24. A barn and granary belonging to A B Smith near Wichita burned with contents, loss about 6000 dollars. Several local and state incidents follow including killings, accidents, society meetings and police updates across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Congressional District
Emporia
A. B. Smith
Wichita
Charles Bardwell
Hutchinson
Bill Wollery
Bardwell
Wallery
Frank Cone
Santa Fe
Argentine
Burrton
State Dental Association
Topeka
T. K. Aitken
Valley Falls
O. F. Hetrick
Ottawa
J. A. Roberts
Sabetha
R. A. Wasson
C. E. Esterly
Lawrence
Byram Hotel
Atchison
James Wagner
George Merrick
State Homeopathist Society
Salina
M. J. Brown
GH. Anderson
Seneca
G. H. T. Johnson
P. Deiderich
Kansas City
Kan
D. Ph. Cook
Clay Center
Dr. Jackson
Redmond
Henry Hierro
Loyal Legion
Leavenworth
Bernard Kelly
Milton Steward
J. R. McClure
Junction City
C. C. Carr
Homer Pond
Fort Scott
A. C. Varduyn
Heav
Wellington
John Mack
Cattlle
Hanhandle
Jupiter Hannon
Mygusta
C. F. Davies
Towanda
Evaent FL Waato
Vienna
Anthony
Tuk Social Science Clab
J. B. Kelloge
J. K. Ravens
M. BK. Gray
Judge Hauk
Hutchison
Prentiss
Henrietta Stoddard Turner
Paola
Whitt Henry Shaw
Potter
Penitentiary
Ed. Thomas
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Lucretia Nusbaum
Peabody
Steinberg
Arkansas City
Walter Willis
Pacific Express
A. E. Wyatt
Petefish
Sarah Bowman
Sibley
Whitman
the River
R. B. Strong
Pilgrim Church
W. L. Fiend
Ella Hubbell
The
Baptist Church
Valentine Vogler
Elizabeth Thime
Christan Church
J. M. Myers
Kentucky
Thomas Lavelle
P. Banker
Marion Township
University
Emporia College
Theo. Wiseman
Denver
Bismark
Haskell Institute
Chelsea Park
Wyandott
Northwestern Railroad
Lucy
W. B. Faulkner
John Bowman
Alabama Street
Geo. A. Miller
Fairplay, Colo
Carrie Clinger
W. H. Richardson
Mabel McNees
J.C. Baker
Rev. Pasely
Vinland
M. Summerfield
Hot Springs
Ark
Plymouth Church
W. L. Bullene
Bullene
Ross Vs. Menger
Justice Court
H. G. Faulkner
John Bownan
Ab. Wood
Shucks
Dave Jones
Donnelly’s
Jacob Gantz
Baker University
T. C. Hail
L. J. Dyke
Coffeyville
General Missionary
Oklahoma
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Miss Armstrong
Blue Mound
Mabel Kiefer
Jennie Piper
Edna
Erna Karnes
Grace Marshall
Edith Baker
Moses Baker
Eugene Karnes
Nelson Piper
Jennie Johnson
Lillian Hammal
Chas Brown
U. P
Brown
Bismarck
Social Science Club
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
B. W. Woodward
Mt. Oread
Mr. Nevison
Gazetts
Douglas County Horticultural Society
Poor Farm Grove
Sparr & Alexander
Mass
St., Lawrence
Leis Deve Co's
Charlies
Bulletin No
Arkansas
Red River, Ark
Emma V. Sheridan
Massachusetts
Boston
Curtis
Towser
Nathan Simmons
Hilmuth Hess
Philadelphia Times
Chimes
Anna O’brien
Fred A. Shields
Patrick O'Brien
Masury’s
Druc Co
Kansas State News
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