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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1925
Page
5
A jumble of social notes lists many residents and visitors. Clarence Hodge and family, Hazel Byge, the Mills and Dews households, and Mrs. Sarah Wheeler are noted among others. Trips include a California journey and an Estes Park excursion.
Miss Nell Buchanan went to Kansas City for the day. Mrs. Frank Gee and her three sisters visited in Kansas City. Elmer Dougan returned home after weekend in Stilwell. Mrs. S. E. Perkins and the Harding couple spent the day in Kansas City. Mildred Greene and Mabel Timken planned a Kansas City visit then St Louis and Chicago markets for fall stock. Mrs. C. G. Shaler and Maude Shaler, formerly of Lawrence, will visit Mrs. A. D. Johnson Tuesday through Thursday.
The Supreme Court order reverses the district court in Levi Bowers against the Santa Fe Railroad, remanding with instructions to deny the injunction. The suit, over right of way near the railroad, was allowed in district court. Also: Dr Henry Slater of Orlando, a Florida physician who claimed 120 years via right living, died at 98 from injuries after being struck.
County officers investigated a nighttime roadster accident near the county farm east of the bridge by the poor farm. The Ford speedster was badly damaged and apparently deserted. License issued to Herman Anderson, who reported the theft to city officers last night. Sheriff Cummings opened an inquiry this morning. Pool classes at the Chamber of Commerce pool open in August with Alta Gaskill in charge. a $1 fee for the month to cover operating costs. Wheat prices rose on strong buying and Canadian crop damage rumors. John Fehrenbach, 16, injured in accidental gun discharge near Jetmare. hospital care and doubtful recovery reported by physicians.
Lieut. J. S. Thompson, deemed sane by an army medical board, faces a court martial on a charge of murder after killing Audrey Burleigh last April. Major Longacre testified Thompson is a constitutional psychopath with sexual issues playing a role in his troubles. Mother Jones recovering after rheumatism. planning a California visit. Wichita teens die after auto accident on embankment. Morrison starts Democratic bid for U S Senate from Kansas. Local notices include Relief Corps meeting and small ads about clocks and gasoline.
C H Gibbs longtime Lawrence resident now in Dallas reports health improvement for his wife and fond memories of Lawrence. He notes renewing a one dollar subscription and fondly recalls Mt Hope Nurseries where he worked for twenty five years before moving south.
Westwood Massachusetts August 3 Associated Press injury to a dozen or more persons at a wrecked farmhouse in Islington district and the arrest of three men carrying concealed weapons followed the Ku Klux Klan attempt to hold a meeting. Police in three towns could not quell the riot. Midland Grange meets Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs E C Weibel. William Linderman and Pear Sage of Topeka granted a marriage license by Probate Judge Menger.
Tom Valencia filed an appeal in district court after a police court liquor charge conviction. He was arrested June 6 on intoxicated and carrying concealed weapons charges and pleaded guilty in police court, then fined 29 dollars on the liquor count.
Mr and Mrs D F Smith and son with Mr and Mrs Jack Childs of Lone Star Miss Ethel Kindred and Miss Elma Michael left yesterday for a motor trip to the Ozarks They will stop at Noel Mo Eureka Springs Roaring River and other towns in the Ozarks They expect to return next Sunday
Mrs Gertrude Standing acts as clerk in district court after the absence of Mr Smith. Three speeders, Harold Waters of Topeka, Bill Collins of North Lawrence, and Carl Bjorkman of Topeka, pleaded guilty to excessive speed and each paid 37.50 dollars.
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