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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
1
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J C Walton seeks a second term as county commissioner after being appointed to fill the unexpired term of Jack Watcn. Walton, a fifth ward resident, has long been active in local business and civic affairs and is supported by many influential city men for his proven record and town residency.
The piece argues Hugh Means, an eight candidate, strengthens as he grows known. He chairs the county central committee, is a diligent party worker, and a learned lawyer. Voters are told he would serve honestly as probate judge and has campaigned thoroughly across the county.
A. L. Goz contemplates council membership from the third ward. He avoids the pledge but expresses strong doubt about his stance. Despite uncertainty the general belief is he should take the seat, and there is little doubt he will qualify.
Fine Tailoring advertises made to measure men suits pants overcoats and shirts and ladies suits skirts and coats with spring and summer samples. Garments crafted to exact measurements with guaranteed fit. Alan French dry cleaning pressing and repairing. delivery available. Bell and home phone numbers listed.
The S S Convention in this city will attract about a hundred visitors. Citizens must host guests, widening home hospitality. A 59- Vielting committee will raise funds for preparations and expenses. Lawrence residents are urged to support the event, seen as a public privilege.
Letter to the editor asserts Professor Blackmar authored the Juvenile Court bill, detailing his work with judges and drafts in 1903 04 and arguing that no one else can claim authorship despite an editorial claim. The writer notes Blackmar’s bill was superior to Judge Grover’s and that copies were circulated to lawmakers for introduction.
In U S district court Judge Pollock ordered twenty one defendants indicted last November for illegal fencing of government land in Kapgas to be continued until April 26. Attorneys had not received sixty days notice to remove fences. if done, fences would be removed. The president reportedly instructed the attorney general to notify Topeka U S district attorney Bone to extend the cases to April 26.
A jumble of names and movements shows residents visiting Kansas City and nearby towns with many going to Topeka Baldwin or Fort Scott. The court outcome reports W S Weaver fined for obtaining money under false pretenses with a stay of execution and a pneumonia death of Dr Evans in Fort Scott.
Sidney S Burbank once of the Sixth Sratitry arrived from San Francisco to start his sentence for court martial conviction. He was assigned to the machine shop at the federal prison and declined to speak to reporters. Mrs G L Knight hosted guests with a five hundred party. Mrs WO Watson traveled to Kansas City with her daughter in law, Mrs George Kisloy. A Min DT Maggard of Wietha will spend Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs FW Barteldes.
Edward Blackburn, treasurer of the Wichita Stock Yards Company, was arrested for embezzling an amount cited as $0,000 and placed in the county jail. He stayed last night in a private hotel room under guard and spoke only that he has not yet had a chance to explain. Other items note social visits, opera plans in Kansas City, and local notices.
Transplanted pansies offered 3 dozen for 250 with 2150 in general plant stock at lowest cash prices contact Bell 337 Home 2427-McC Hicks and Oo 206 Elm St Mrs Alice Campbell of Baldwin in town General Henry Carroll of Colorado visiting Mrs A Keeler drilling chorale for operetta before Eastern Star April 30.
Dr J J Keaver has moved from 29 Vermont Street to 824 Vermont Street for regular practice and medicated baths. The Federation of Women’s Clubs meets tomorrow at 2 30 in FAA hall with Eugenie Gallop lecturing on Dante and a musical program followed by refreshments and social hour. Friends in Council gathered at Mrs WA Caruth’s home. Prof fodder spoke on Benjamin Franklin. Ventura club discussed Tristram and Tsolt, with Miss Flintom singing. Queen Esther girls hosted Easter novelty sale at Starkweath. A red O’s University paper noted 2c Lawrence views. Whist and prize table details are included.
Easter sale offers choose perfumes at Olmsted's. For sale cheap to quick buyer. National Cash Register machine in good condition as new, with few months use. Address 921 Mass Ave, phone 583.
Transfers record shows Fred E Stimpson of Lawrence selling lot 65 Del street and adjacent land to Nicholas Shelber for 4600. Robert Scagge and wife of Lecompton sell shares to Iyases G Johnson for 1300. X Y Jardon and wife of Baldwin move to Preston for 10000. W R Price and wife of Baldwin sell part of lot on High Street for 9350. Wm L Lane and wife of Wyandotte County sell part of section 27 14 20 to Sherman Hovy for 2600. Fletcher B Hant and wife of Baldwin sell lot 136 and part of 134 Chapel Street to W C Haines for 1900. Ancestral ad notes Olmsted's Cream of Roses sale.
Naples reports a mounting disaster as Mount Vegueius ashes blanket the area. Buildings collapse and residents flee town Ottajano guards recalled leaving inhabitants to their fate. Relief efforts appear futile and a vast recovery operation is imagined requiring 100000 troops and millions of dollars.
Topeka April 11 probable dismissal of federal grand jury indictments over fencing government lands in western Kansas if those who fenced tear down fences within sixty days President Roosevelt suggested the action to Kansas federal officials saying some indicted had fenced none with criminal intent Palmers pastumes are the best Olmsted's offers a varied stock Rowlands Stevenson promote wallpaper on bright daye
A Kansas City lecturer J P Reymond illustrated Some of the Marvels of Art at the Douglalats Banquet in the YMCA rooms. Prof Sayre toasted and speakers Mr Raymond Prof Batley and Dr Moora gave acceptably delivered replies. Also notes on local firms and nursery flowers appeared amid social chatter.
Rabbits and chickens and Peat cards plus other Eastern novelties at Boughton's. A book of Lawrence views with every 25 cent purchase. Raymond's Programs for the high school conference to be held at Lawrence on April 21. University to mail details tomorrow. The annual conference invites principals and superintendents of the state preparatory schools. Express money orders issued at Stratton's drug store.
Funeral services for R I Meyers were held at 10 30 this morning in the Smith undertaking rooms with Rev Stauffer officiating. The note mentions Easter Parfumes at Raymond's and local shops Selle for 5 in Kansas City and Hutchings agency. An inter-school University track meet is set for McCook field Saturday before the Emporia College baseball game.
The Wesleyan Methodists are holding evangelistic meetings every night in the old Music hall at Sp. m. F. G. Marshall from Iowa is conducting the services.
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