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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1905
Page
4
Frances McWilliams student at the Dougtes hospital in Kansas City Kansas returned to work after several days in Lawrence. She expects to graduate next May.
D W Shaw died this morning at his home on Louisiana street after a two year illness from cancer. Born April 12 1851 he lived 77 years. He moved to Michigan as a child, married in Jackson, led a varied career as trader sheriff and marshal, then traveled as a salesman before settling in Lawrence. Survived by a son George and daughter Mrs Frank Anderson. Funeral Wednesday at 10:18 from the Louisiana street home.
Ad lists a brick eight room residence with large halls ample storage two wells and cistern a cellar furnace and porcelain bath and closet space plus outbuildings on nearly six acres of land. Price 33600 cash 22500 balance payable over time inspection invited by Sam A Riggs with other ad notes on wallpaper cigars harness and coal offers and local business names Morrison Lem on Bussell Sparks Co and 635 Massachusetts street.
A large brick house with a roomy stable and outbuildings sits on twenty acres, half of it in front of wider varieties. Though not cared for in two years, cleaning up will restore it to a desirable home. Inquiries to C. E. Learnard. Also ads on coal, furnaces, jewelry, and local goods.
Mr Nathan Krank died at a hotel early this morning after a rapid decline following a grocery venture he ran since moving to Fort Worth Texas He had been well known in Lawrence formerly in the mercantile business then moved to Kansas City and later California He leaves a widow and two daughters both widows residing in Los Angeles Griffith G W E of South Pasadena California notes his good reputation as a business man and citizen during his Lawrence years.
Inter ferred with Santa Fe mail service yesterday morning after three freight cars telescoped in the yards. The fast mail unloaded letters and newspapers at Northday to be distributed by Ottawa and Emporia, but the wreck caused only brief delay. Lawrence trains carried on, with the first forenoon run unaffected. Masters 5 continues wheat at 2.50 per 100, groceries in proportion at S24 Massachusettes street. W Beattie painter and paper hanger notes prompt service by telephone.
A long list of social visits and departures from Lawrence highlights the weekend. Notable movements include visitors from Topeka, Kansas City, Ottawa, and New York attending family events, funerals, and gatherings. weddings and engagements surface with Miss Pear Toms and Arthur Campbell tying north Lawrence in downtown ceremonies. travelers head to Denver, Colorado, Las Vegas, Mexico, and Grand Junction for family and work.
Electric fan Fred Allan of north Lawrence remains there. Mrs Wight of Worcester welcomed a baby boy. Fannie Edmondson is her maiden name. Rape T. A. Pollock of Kansas City noted in town yesterday. Miss Glenn Funk visiting Mr Stenter’s home will depart for Katsits city. Mrs Charles Simmons with her mother Mrs Ginth leave for Colorado Springs. Mrs Allerton McConnell arrived from Chicago to visit relatives. Tom Corwin and Sarah Platt retire from Chicago studies. J F Hughes hosted last night for Portland. Wm Shaany heads to Portland. A burnell leaves for Victor Colorado. Chanthery couple expected home today. Mr Sugrue may show special gate in Lawrence. Marty Paterson case postponed to August 21.
Ung will extend Lhia sale two days, inviting offers on farm parcels across Kansas. Listings include 40 acres upland with 60 acres wheat and 30 acres orchard, plus varying county plots in Seward Labette Kiowa Sherman Scott Lane and more. Prices range from 800 to 8300, with mortgage sales and a Santa Fe excursion noted.
A snippet from Iola Register notes Virgil McCarty, former Lallarpa fullback and Kansas alumnus, may attend the local high school this year for special studies, with a claim he could become a solid fullback. Also seen are assorted local ads: real estate offers, a mortgage pitch, contractor services, a dairy ad, a street improvements note, and various shop notices. The city council agenda and county board actions are mentioned along with sales prompts at Palace of Sweets, Wolf's Book Store, and other vendors.
A father and mother with two small children were walking when the kids wandered apart on an untraveled street. They became lost in dense weed thickets after misdirections, prompting hours of search on the north side. Morphine overdose illness follows as M. Robinson travels to Kansas City to aid his brother.
There will be a meeting of the officers of the Veterans of 6th Association including the members of its executive committee at the Journal Office on Wednesday the 8th at 8 p.m.
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