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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
8
Mrs Marie White Fritzel, born February 10 1891 in Baldwin Kansas, died after a short illness at Rudolph hospital early Sunday morning April 7. She lived in Lawrence about ten years and married Henry Fritzel on April 29 1915. She leaves a husband, mother, two brothers and six sisters. Her death surprised many Lawrence friends.
Malinda McCarty died yesterday at her home on New Jersey Street. Funeral at Seventh Day Adventist Church with Rev J W Scott officiating, burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. John Adams died yesterday afternoon at his home on Garfield Street. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
We thank our friends for assistance during our bereavement and for the flowers. Henry Fritzel Mrs. Mary White and family.
The Lawrence Ministerial Alliance meeting scheduled for Monday at the YMCA building is postponed one week due to the absence of several members from town.
Water department warns residents of Tennessee street from 8th to 10th to expect a shutdown Monday morning April 15 from 8:00 to 11:30 for new connections. E H Dunmire supervises. Sons of Veterans announce funeral attendance at Court House 1:30 PM Sunday for William Adelhoffer per A G Ald Commander.
The text cites Rt Rev Thomas F Lillis Bishop of Kansas City urging recognition of soldiers' sacrifice while noting wartime poverty as a consequence reminding readers to do everything possible with devotion. It contrasts remarks on dress with civic duty and endurance during wartime.
W. H. Hosford announces candidacy for county treasurer of Douglas County subject to Republican primary on August 6 1918. The notice specifies the office sought and the party primary process.
District Board at Topeka issues classification by class for numerous individuals across Baldwin Lawrence Lecompton Eudora Lonestar Richland and other locales. Names include Warren Shepard H C Brinkman Chas Greenlees Guy Winchell Nathaniel Bailey Wilson Clark Clinton Melton and many more with classes ranging from 1i to 6o and letters like J C 2C 3J.
Wichita Kans April 13 potato week a great success led to a near depletion of tubers across the state retailers at many points shortage in some localities sales about 400 percent above normal. U S Food Administration praises grocers for selling at cost or at a loss in many places and Kansas City Kansas retailers proclaim patriotism over profits. Demand for 1918 crop concerns acreage and winter supply as states seek to conserve this cheap food and educate on new uses while listing local residents connected to the program.
Red Cross centers promote a special ice cream from Wiedemann's as a tasty party treat. The advertisement highlights a delicious cream ideal for gatherings and charitable events.
The spring Inter-Class Meet yesterday at McCook Field was postponed for discus, javelin, and running broad jump until Monday due to darkness. Sophomores led 45 to 42 over juniors with freshmen 33 and seniors 12. Haddock tied a standout 10.1 in the 100 yard dash. Deewall won the mile in 4 47 3. crowd-pleasing relays and several upsets shaped the competition.
Oglevie sophomores Baylat and Hanna take top spots in two mile run with Davidson and Buffington among others. Howard leads pole vault with height 10 feet 3 inches while Weller and Keckly tie for third. E Bradley wins shot put with 38 feet 1.34 inches. high jump sees multiple tied for third. Relay four laps won by a sophomore quartet Duff Davidson Rodkey Curt. others place. Coal ad follows.
Baseball opens its pennant chase with many players missing due to war enlistments and uniforms altered since 1917. The American League and National League begin play with Chicago White Sox and New York Giants favored, while New York Americans, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and others challenge. News notes F. W. Herwig in Kansas City and Forrest Anderson in Topeka.
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