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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1909
Page
3
Five percent money loans and real estate services offered for city and farm properties. Office at 744 Massachusetts Avenue. Contact Phéece 164.
Advertises land for sale in Clark County Kansas including 32 quarter sections and a variety of farms near Brookville Overbrook and Williamsport with prices from 27 to 50 per acre. Also promotes a store building on Masa Street, and a few other real estate inducements along with notes on bounties for crows and gophers and local notices about law changes and fees. Includes local editorials on ornithology, a violinist at a festival, a tuberculosis meeting, and road conditions, with miscellaneous ads and home services.
Saturday in the 900 block of Mass street Thad Stevens reportedly struck at a dog owned by John Young a Dick's drugstore porter during a dog contest Young lodged a complaint and warrants were sworn against both men.
Hand painted china exhibit by Mrs. B. N. Wilmot at McCulloch's Drug store window Rexall shop invites peep at its window. Laxman & Co. creamy ice cream promoted. Raymond's Drug offers supplies. Tom Harley returns after quarantine. Diphtheria cases cured by orange jelly from Wiedemsnu's fruit.
J M McCloskey a longtime Lawrence resident dies at 6 PM Sabbath after a fall and stroke. Born January 26 1822 in Hickory Pennsylvania he leaves a wife Rebecca Morgan and five children J M of Kansas City W H Ella Irma and Cora. Funeral at the homestead Tuesday 2 PM with burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
In Lawrence on Saturday night Wilson, Nad, Cayne and others caused a disturbance as Rogers clashed with Hayes. Police arrived from North Lawrence Union Pacific restaurant and found the group using abusive language. They pled guilty in police court and were fined 10.50 dollars each.
Easter lilies and decorations plus dyes chicks rabbits ducks and all Easter supplies. Includes a fine line of post cards and booklets. Located at 725 Mass. Ave. Boyles.
City council convenes for its regular monthly session this evening and will consider routine business along with street car matters. Franchise details are in place and final action may occur, though some doubt remains about time to settle all electric line issues tonight.
Pr Frederick van Eeden spoke at the University vesper service on Religion and Business. The address was splendid and full of vital interest from start to finish. Dr van Eeden is regarded as one of the most brilliant speakers ever to visit.
The Emporia Gazette Society Editor highlights campus life with Alpha Tau Omega hosting guests, Kappa Kappa Gamma planning a spring party, and entre nous club gatherings. Miss Alvina Wilhelmi and Miss Helen Schaeffer are honored at a bridge luncheon. Chi Omega marks founder’s day with pink decor and a banquet, followed by a minstrel show by freshmen. Also notes refer to Kingdom of Silkdom, a comic page parody, and campus events including Chancellors Strong’s reception for Prof. Carruth’s birthday and a Robinson gym frolic by university juniors.
Robert Walker of Eudora and Dave Dick with Clarence Lapham of McLouth spent Sunday here. Miss Helen Stavens of Minneapolis Kansas visited, Fay Keller of Kansas City stayed with friends in Lawrence, Lucy Jones returned to Chanute after a weekend here, James Shepherd and Will Kingsbury came from Topeka. Mrs Mary Clarke returned to St Joseph after a brief visit. Whitsed Lauming returned from Kansas City, Miss Geraldine Stewart teaching at Meriden was here, Chas E Golden and wife visiting daughter Mrs Frank Wostard. Clarence L Potter went to Manhattan Sunday for the Manhattan Construction company. Mr and Mrs W E Mr and Mrs Georg returned to Kansas City after a brief visit at George Barker’s home. Miss Mercy head of Bethany College math department and Miss McGill Latin department were here. Mr and Mrs Will Martin, formerly locals, returned to Lawrence from Topeka. Martin will work for Bell Krops Music store. Albert C Ross went to Leavenworth to visit uncle Prof A J Clark and returned Sunday night.
Henry E. Tuller president of the Tuller Cultivator Company dies at his home 3217 Olive street from catarrhal pneumonia at 1 this morning. He was born in Worthington Ohio in 1842 and built a career from dry goods to the Wichita and Kansas City manufacturing ventures. Survived by widow, son Bert H., two daughters in St Paul, and a sister in Kansas City. funeral arrangements not listed. Also notes Lottie Henderson 15 of Atchison dies, Richard Henderson and Mrs L McCann travel for funeral. J H Haney 75 dies in North Lawrence. Eudora schools reopen after measles outbreak.
The Daily Journal was designated as the official county paper for the year, replacing the Weekly Journal which will suspend weekly editions and transfer subscribers. The move aims to ensure daily news reaches all residents and will place legal notices in the Daily Journal on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Cisterns cleaned and purified with water recovery offered by F A Williams Nome. House cisterns two dollars and outdoor three dollars. Agents wanted to canvass in Lawrence with four hours daily work for good pay and commissions. Local merchants promote fruit salad days, lace remnants, embroidery, stockings, wall paper, Easter postcards and packing services by Lawrence firms.
Kansas City reports April 5 grain and livestock values with May and July futures for wheat and corn, oat prices, hay, and butter. Cattle receipts reach 10,000 with varying native and feeder prices. hog receipts 11,000 with top around 6.85. Chicago data shows May contracts for corn oats and lard, plus live stock notes and Easter dye ads.
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