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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
1
Professor H J Hunter notes green bugs appear in several Kansas locations but unlikely to cause major wheat damage as warmer weather favors beneficial insects. He cites bug territory and compares invasion impact to Napoleon's Moscow retreat. Alarm persists along with other local notices.
Mrs Charles Elwell hosted twenty ladies for whist with Mrs Geo Shaw winning first prize and Mrs Guenther the consolation. Light refreshments were served. The Indies husbands fetched their wives after the El musicale. Mr and Mrs Theodore Gardner and A Henley traveled to Kansas City. Mrs S G May and her children will move to Buck Creek for the summer. Foster Whist Club met at Mrs Will Cire’s home with guests A Henley Kelso Bishop Spalding Emery Miss Russell and Miss Thatcher. A two course luncheon followed. In St Louis on April 11 Washington University baseball was routed 6 0 by Kansas University.
An illustration compares owning a home with paying rent, highlighting the financial and practical differences. It outlines equity buildup, tax considerations, maintenance responsibilities, and long term stability versus ongoing monthly payments.
A large wall meeting at F A A hall selected twenty five directors and launched preparations for a county fair. Officers named include President W E Spalding Vice President Robert Steele Secretary Elmer Brown Assistant Secretary R B Wagstaff and Treasurer T J Sweeney. Directors plan further meetings next Wednesday as Douglas county prepares to unite for a successful event amid rising local business.
The Armin Players present The Middleman by E S and Willard with a strong high class comedy portrayal. A large audience praised last night’s performance of The Peacemaker and a grand matinee for ladies and children is planned Saturday at reduced prices.
The Home Missionary society of Kansan City district begins sessions this evening with a social hour 7 to 8. Rev. W. A. Brown will speak on The New Invasion of the Philippines. Friday features Devotions, minutes, committees, and reports from Washington Avenue Olath e Central Avenue Armourdale Central, plus addresses by Nellie Snyder and Bertha Elliott. A luncheon at 12:30 and a 2 pm Friday program include circles, reports, and elections.
Mrs. Mary P. Smith opened the convention with a talk on ten years in Burmah detailing established schools and missions. Mr. Smith now chairs missions at Baker University Baldwin. Officers for next year named Stratton president Freeark secretary Seiss treasurer. Next year’s meeting at Wellsville with Rev W A Brown speaker tonight.
Attorney General Jackson filed writs for quo warranto and injunctions against eight large breweries and whiskey jobbers operating in Kansas. The case seeks to stop their Kansas activity via agents and cold storage warehouses and aims to remove receivers appointed to the firms. The text also includes unrelated product notes for Straffan's Mentholis and Sebuls clothing references.
New York April 11 The Thaw jury has been out since last night and shows strain from deliberations. They requested six key exhibits including the roof garden plan and photographs of Evelyn Nesbit, read testimony from Cohen and Blaise, and the judge’s instruction sections on insanity. Jurors returned after breakfast and resumed, with Thaw’s family arriving and Evelyn Nesbit Thaw pale behind a heavy veil.
In Pittsboro on April 11 Mrs Charles Selman mother of Mrs Harry Thaw awaited a statement after an eight day intense period. The unattached fragments reference Evelyn and Florence and a defendant in a case, with a tense tone of anticipation but lack coherent details.
A group identified as Energetic B. O. W. plans a May day effort to sell olive cream soias to bolster their funds. The item notes they are working hard to raise money and contribute to their cause.
The ad notes Baby Ribbon Cigars priced at 5 cents made by Billie Williamson and lists new crepe paper and paper napkins available at Boyles on 725 Mass. SE. The message also quips about the new administration and Schulz clothing options.
M M Duncan traveled to Buffalo yesterday and Claudia McNair arrived to visit Miss Eulila Walling. Mrs Geo Wyland of De Soto visited relatives here. Br Dorward leaves for Osomato today to spend the week. Prof and Mrs Olin host an April 18 dinner party. Lytle Wells Fargo auditor was in town this morning. Mrs Wilhelmi hosts German speakers on April 18. Miss Anna Wiese to wed Henry Kaiser this evening at her parents home with a small reception. Misses Elsie Armstrong Car Mitchell and Myrtle Long invite for a shower for Claudia McNair Monday at Miss Longs home, 1004 Kentucky. The first of a series of Kensington gatherings by Mrs Wm Sinclair and Mrs Edna Cone featured seventy five ladies, decor with sweet peas and white lilacs. Agnes Evans led guests to a dining room for a light luncheon. Amarette Weaver Bertha Luckan Esther Evans Mary Johnston and Alice Sinclair served a two course luncheon. Carnations, favors, and card games followed.
Henry Kesting, Theo Poehler’s brother in law, died in Kansas City after formerly living in Lawrence as a respected businessman on Massachusetts Street. He left Lawrence about thirty years ago and worked with his sons in the fruit business. three sons and three daughters survive. The passing prompts mourning among many friends here. The article also notes a Uni tarian Woman's Alliance meeting and an advertisement for eyeglass examinations at Gustafson.
The Phoenix team and officers of the W. O. W. in Kansas City will perform ritualistic work in Lawrence on Saturday April 20. About 60 candidates will be initiated. A banquet follows. Attending are District Deputy Steele of Iuka NH Wolf head clerk and State Manager J W Keiser of Topeka, plus District Deputy Major Pratt of Cherryvale.
The Illinois Supreme Court reversed the lower court in the incubator baby case, restoring Mrs Barckley’s adoption deed and throwing Kansas’s prior decision into question. Mrs Bleakley, who has cared for the infant, faces a renewed legal battle to retain possession as appellate rulings shift between possession and adoption validity.
Massachusetts bondholders filed in federal court seeking the appointment of a receiver and foreclosure of a mortgage on a $3,000,000 Yellowstone Park Railway bond issue. The action aims to compel payment and protect creditor rights in Helena.
Only three days remain before the Armin Players depart. Audiences who miss their performances at affordable prices risk paying more next week for other shows that may not match the Armin Players' clever stagecraft.
Will Wiedman had an accident last week when his horse frightened, throwing him from a wagon and badly wrenching his neck. Doctors feared a broken neck for days, but he is now about and recovering though future neck trouble remains possible.
The Barteldes team posted 2470 with high game 556 by Barteldes while Soxman totaled 2358 led by Barteldes Jr with a 527 high game.
The contract for the foundation of the new planing mill was awarded today to Ed. E. Wickersham. The foundation will be concrete and will be laid at once with the building to commence.
At a Law school meeting Clarence Dennis was named captain of the track team and Billy Rice named baseball manager. The notice also promotes a glasses service by Gustafson, advertisements for post cards from Boughton's, and a perfumery offer from Wolf's Book Store.
In Police Circles, William Vernsen was set for trial this morning but the prosecuting witness did not appear, delaying proceedings until Monday. Judge Riling suffers a severely sprained ankle. Rev W A Brown to address joint Foreign and Home Missionary societies tonight on the Philippines. Tom Middleton and Bob Ingalle bound over to district court at Leavenworth yesterday.
Dr J E Watts, noted horse dentist, will be in Lawrence this Friday and Saturday. Leave orders at Spurgeon s Monk s or Berry Bros Barns for service.
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