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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
4
Chicago weather forecast notes a fair night and likely Friday with warmer temperatures and light winds. The report mentions mood of the long-term forecast and references an April timeframe. The details are fragmentary and unclear.
J E Hess visited town to promote the Kansas Humane ion company effort to build a new electric line. The route would depart Coffeyville then head to Kansas City and Topeka, eight miles longer than via Olathe but traversing fertile country. Hess and engineers will be here in a few days. Isaiah Jones died at her home yesterday. Mrs Jones formerly lived in Lawrence in 1807. Photographs that please Leomas Studio.
The Deltas host an evening dance at Fraternal Aid Hall marking a return to social events. Miss Dore Robb Young and Miss Frances Dinsmoor are among recent hosts. Various clubs meet at homes around New Jersey and Rhode Island streets with dinners, showers, and thimble parties. A large audience attends an organ recital at the Methodist church with a strong performance by Mrs. Bell and accompanists.
H Spalding father of Will Spalding died this morning in Salina from old age. He was about eighty two and had long home in Lawrence. Will Spalding left for Salina where the funeral will be held. He was active for his age and enjoyed family reunions here. News of his death reached Lawrence around ten this morning.
Chris Tlunsinger found guilty in police court for keeping a vicious dog. Fined 25 dollars plus costs. Ed. Riling appealed. Police reports cited multiple complaints from residents including Mrs Huey and two boys bitten by the animal. Tlunsinger ignored police warnings.
The high school chapel featured a program by the Freshman class including a piano duet by Gladys Henry and Mane Ketels, solo by H. H. Holmes, two solos by Miss Marjorie Bowersock, another solo by H. H. Holmes, and a mandolin duet by the Rankin brothers. No school this afternoon or tomorrow in any district.
Four year old Joseph Priestly died of diphtheria. his body sent to Vinland for private burial. M C A Junior and Eudora High meet Saturday at the Association gym. Presbyterian Indies plan a Saturday food sale at Mrs Connely's. Robertson's Guaranteed Felt Mattress ad notes policy on purchases by children without parental authority.
Melvin returns from a hearing on the Selimeck-Se matter. He states the indictment will be cran ed and that Schinek and Mrs Stew art may be released on bail. A report notes assistance from LP Eberbarr and others in the case.
Fragment reads as an ad offering plumbing services by Olson Bros. The garbled text mentions products like Liquid Veneur Valis and a high ball ginger alert, plus a Mrs Ty Morrisin inviting dinner patrons in Rhode Island. Unclear details and many misspellings.
A city petition challenge in a Fifth Ward council race found A J Wood’s name cannot be placed on the ticket at this time. The test court ruled the petition lacked five percent of voter names and some verification defects though participation in a Republican primary and later independence was deemed legal. Law requires a five percent threshold, leaving Wood off the ballot for now with plans to amend and seek another hearing.
AC three weleck this afternoon B. Vo Stott gave ae us is opinion that the peach crop is entirely ruined on deveunt oof thet hast a AU. Cries. haserver, stated that he thinks po will be a hae peach crop. See that there will be oneach bade ev yet amt ta furnish a fair crop, Hatt da ot eames. tte eee there are: ti "Peter Voorhies, the man who is the largest fruit grower in Douglas coun ty said that tn his opinion there will iv erap. W. C. McPliceters of Vinland, who thas one of the largest apple orchards in this part of the country, said today that he thought his apples would tame out all right.
Wm. Scheene stars in The Mischievous Monkey a comedy sketch with Scheene DeVaro and Scheene. Illustrated songs and latest moving pictures shown all seats five cents. Tailor Svirulz advertises prompt delivery on suits.
Announcement reports the opening of a first class boarding and rooming house at 1030 Mass St offering board and lodging at reasonable prices. It invites patrons to visit, notes accepting boarders and roomers, and mentions related local businesses and services.
A jumble of social notes from Lawrence highlights visits by A A Amion of Topeka Mrs A I Beach from Kansas City I L Messler returning from Oklahoma and others from Wellington Leavenworth and Wathena Health officials deny postcarditis danger and urge buying postcards at Boughtons 1025 Mass St Local merchants advertise cigars belt buckles combs bracelets and jewelry at Ed Parsons 717 Mass St
Miss McCauley, seen last April as an expert in corsets, offers personalized fittings adapting to figures for graceful lines and comfort. The week features Redfern Corsets including front rise models priced from 3.60 to 15.00 per pair, inviting readers to visit.
Kansas City prices show wheat, corn, oats and rye with mixed cash and futures quotes. Cattle and hog receipts listed with ranges for native steers, cows, stockers, bulls and calves. hogs top around 6.30 with packers near 5.95. Chicago quotes give May July and Sept futures for wheat corn oats pork and lard. cattle and hog receipts noted with price ranges.
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