Divorce action in Douglas County Kansas court
John Suttery and Martha Wilson sue for divorce in the District Court of Douglas County Kansas. The defendant is warned to answer the petition by May 1907 or a default judgment will be entered.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
3
John Suttery and Martha Wilson sue for divorce in the District Court of Douglas County Kansas. The defendant is warned to answer the petition by May 1907 or a default judgment will be entered.
Two young boys arrive at the Golf Links with a large paper package, unwrap it to reveal a crawdad. The female students in the fine art department, initially thinking an April fool, admire the crustacean as the boy reluctantly vows to stop unwrapping it after a moment of hesitation. Local humor follows as the scene ends with the quip about not continuing to unwrap the crawdad.
A woman urged that flats are a sound investment as many families crave two and three room suites. The idea could pay if ten or more flats are built. Caney, a town with a quarter of the population, already has its first flats under construction.
A promotional notice extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a trusted household remedy with a strong guarantee and no harmful drugs. It cites Mrs B Witliey of Bowley Ark recounting long stomach troubles improved after using the pills, claiming restored strength and ability to work. The ad touts blood and nerve benefits and offers pills by mail at a price.
Local citizens denounce a proposed ordinance granting a new trolley franchise arguing it seizes public rights and will transform the town into a forest of poles. They defend the current home company saying rates remain low and competition could harm local jobs and industry.
Armin players present the funniest farce on the American stage with lively specialty acts and moving pictures. A matinee for ladies and children offers reduced prices tomorrow afternoon in the City of Law.
The Yeomans Federation of Clubs held a Thursday afternoon session in the F A A Hall, presided over by Mrs May Phillips. Secretary absent, Mrs Kennedy filled the vacancy. minutes read and approved. A treasury review, library fund note, and district federation matters were discussed. donations proposed for the state federation and Mrs Tenny Gray saluted. Prof Dunlap spoke on Robert Louis Stevenson, followed by musical interludes. The Women’s Missionary Union dates were announced, and adjournment led to a social hosted by the Review Club with punch and wafers.
A reform organization forming to redeem Kansas held a meeting with W R Stubbs W A White J N Dolley T B Munlock C D Kirtland A Mitchell and others. A provisional committee was named to organize the April 20 Topeka gathering at 4 oclock to launch a state wide drive for Republican replacement and party renewal.
An advertisement claims appendicitis stems from prolonged constipation after liver torpor and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills to regulate the liver and establish regular bowel habits. Price is 25 cents at Barber & Son’s drug store.
William Allen White addresses newspaper students on handling conventional topics with care in reporting marriages deaths and funerals. Associate Justice Mason speaks at the Law School on judicial authority. Engineering track captain Dick Priest breaks himself, sidelining him for weeks, impacting the two mile relay ahead of April 27 competition. Fraternities reconsider baseball rules barring varsity players, Sigma Chi withdraws. Quotes on self praise and taste conclude.
A Cadell citizen Earl Shamburg recalls hard times from coughing nights until Dr King's New Discovery gave quick relief. Barker & Son's Drug Store promotes the remedy at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle offered. Also advertised are Dade's Little Liver Pills for headaches and lazy livers sold by O. P. Barber & Son.
A lively stage note promotes the Armin players production Tom Dick and Harry described as a high society drama based on everyday life. It urges early seat purchase and hints at audience enjoyment despite a playful advertising aside about piles and a medical remedy. The Board of Regents convened Tuesday with full attendance except Mr. Morgan and visited the Medical School at Risedale on Wednesday to discuss Clinical Department matters.
W. B. Brunson of Dublin Ga reports his eighty three year old mother thrives on Electric Bitters after two years use. He notes improved appetite strength and sleep and says the remedy aids female weakness general debility and stomach liver and kidney troubles. Barber Son druggists guarantee them at 50 cents.
The Baldwin Ledger notes steady town improvements and urges waterworks as essential next steps for Baldwin a modern up to date community. A pardon petition appears telling of I J M McAuliff applying April 15 1907 to Governor E W Hook for pardon after a February 14 1907 assault conviction in Douglas County Kansas.
Fraternity representatives at the university held a full discussion on campus life and dissipation concerns. They report severing ties with Theta Nu Epsilon and urge reforms for healthier student life, drawing a Regents note of the meeting as pivotal for the university's future.
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