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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1903

Page

5

Large Attendance at Funeral and Local Damage Reports

The service for E E Ellis was held at 3 o clock from Cocpnocticet street home, conducted by Rev Ward and Rev Samuel Palmer with Miss Simmons and others providing music. Pallbearers included post and Lyco Couri ney members. funeral largely attended with tributes from friends. Severe rain damaged Hancock and Quincy streets, gutters, and a sidewalk crossing at Main and Picknapatesots. crossing damaged and city work delayed. Hesse Gans, sister of O L Aveo, is critically ill at 9127 Connecticut Avenue after pleurisy and complications. Elmer McCollam will be absent from the University of Kan v.13 this summer for lab work. The election of clive’s unit drew good attendance.

Mervices Alteracas E E. Ellis G. A.K Mr Ward Christise Church Samuel Palmer Mra Mead Miss Simmons Me Simmons Mel Foster H . Pauarson Ed. Mook Mr Harris The Post Lyco Couriney Ernest Criss David Horkmann Twentieth Kansas Friends of the Tacitiy

Flood era notices and Lawrence townsfolk updates

A flood era column details residents in Lawrence and surrounding areas. Names like ALtar, Kaye, and Mrs. Evans appear among farmers, merchants, travelers, and visitors traveling to Colorado, Topeka, and California. Several local notables and educators including Stanely and McMurray are listed with travel and health notes.

Douglas Bax Lawrence Law Alice

River Frenzy and Bridge Work Amid Flooding Woes

Rapid river rise since morning disrupted Elm Street banks in Treootot and nearby areas. Workers battled drifting logs, reinforced piles, and a washout island to protect the trestle. Engineer Robinson forecast safe bridge opening by four this afternoon despite delays from earlier pullouts. Local notices note expressman W A Lescher back on the street and several staff changes in education and medicine.

Charce Thia Elm Street Trootot Tha Cong Ional Parrot Enginner Robinson Bseo Arith

Lawrence Weather Rain Delays Rail Timetable Adjustments

Heavy morning rain drenched Lawrence causing power lines and streets to flood. Union Pacific Leavenworth branch timetable shifts reflect the downpour with earlier morning departures and adjusted arrival times as crews report rising water and stalled traffic. Flooding impacts local businesses including Woodward’s Drug Store promoting Veronica mineral water and repairs at the Congregational church begin after storm damage.

Lesvenworth Tha Leavenworth Union Pac Bara Lawrence

Mirage Bridge Delays Trade and Odd Local Notices

A fractured bridge blocks trade from the north, forcing travelers to return with goods. The item lists odd telegraph subscribers, residents, and a funeral procession among scattered notes, with minor accidents and a council meeting mention. An unrelated report details Leo XIII’s estate and wealth flows ending with his private fortune passing to five nephews.

Coffee Jelly Proposed For Indigestion Relief

In a quirky excerpt a Dyspeptile devotee endorses coffee after dinner in jelly form as a substitute. The Landen Lancer praises its dietetic use for those who disagree with coffee and notes coffee’s milder effects on waste and energy without a post-meal collapse.

Landen Lancer Jofussen

Deadly Force Incident Report Stirs Local Reactions

Fragmented OCR text references a deadly force incident, local officials and observers, unclear names and places, and ongoing public safety concerns. The piece hints at investigations or statements by municipal or state authorities, with emphasis on community impact and response.

Adulterated Traceries and Provisions Sell at Groceries

The advertisement warns of war pestilence and famine compared with death and destruction from cheap adulterated food. It promotes top quality teas roasted by Chase and Sanborn coffees and pure spices, urging readers to come and try them.

Chase & Sanborn

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