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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1905
Page
4
A new coal firm opens at 744 Massachusetts street offering low prices and school contracts. Also featured are CLELAND'S cleaning coal and wallpaper services, WOLE'S BOOK STORE promotions, plus ROBERTS & MOORE black smithing and G OLSON contractor for sidewalks and street work with guaranteed quality.
Roy Shaw aged 1 year and 1 day, son of Stom Shaw, died after a shotgun discharge while climbing a log on a Stubtown farm. He walked about 200 yards to the house, was examined by Dr. Keith of Lawrence and Dr. Chambers of Lecompton, but died five hours after the injury with brief prayers to live for his mother.
Advertisements offer immediate jobs for girls to learn a trade with high wages at Boener Bros. Cigar Factory, and list various services and notices about coal orders, scrap iron buyers, a restaurant, transfers, and buggies. The cluttered copy references multiple local businesses and telephone numbers, including J N Schreiner, Lawrence Transfer, Schulz & Ritner, and Rusxal Sparks Up.
Fragmentary classified items describe the Wilder homestead on Wild mi height with brick house, stable, outbuildings, twenty acres, half in fruit or selection. Mentions Woodward & Co and others advertising services and goods in Lawrence area. Includes notes on travel folder to Denver via Santa Fe, misc sales, and local notices.
The Kanwaka lodge of the Fraternal Aid association was instituted at the old Congregational church in the township last evening. Four wagon loads of Fraternal Riders from Lawrence joined Athens council and team for the event, with thirty new members welcomed. Henry Allach represented the general council. Fred Buchhelm was elected president and F. Mannar rhog secretary. A stock company formed to acquire the Congregational Church title, signaling strong prospects for the lodge.
The Elks defeated Kaw Kash 17 to 1 in a dark, one sided baseball game. Liesd Ware led the Elks with strong play while others contributed. another contest is likely to follow.
The Last Call advertises drastic discounts on summer fabrics and fall goods to clear stock. Floral organdies yard priced at 25c, lawns and cotton voile at 15c per yard, chiffon voiles and mohair fabrics at 39c to 58c. Short and long dressing luxuries, wash skirts, Swiss curtains, and various ribbons offered at reduced rates. Limited days remain to snag summer ginghams and light colors by yard or item.
An exam for teacher certificates will be held in the high school building in Lawrence Kansas on Friday and Saturday September 1st and 2nd starting at 8:00 a m The state board fixes subject times and all work must fit the allotted time Professional certificate candidates may take all or part of the exam and those with 90 percent or higher in all grades earned may receive two years credit provided they average 75 percent in taken branches The Lawrence C P A picnic will be held tomorrow at Eudora with I T Kelly state treasurer and W C Lansdon university of Kansas faculty member as speakers Music by Buchs hands and many Lawrence residents planned to travel by train Remainder items include ads for local services stores groceries and supplies.
HOADLEY'S reports an eclipsed moon seen by many in Lawrence last night lasting until about 1 am. About a third of the moon was obscured at times and the shading was plainly visible through telescopes. No unusual events noted, but celestial displays remain of interest.
An assortment of social notes from Lawrence highlights visits by Emma Gray and daughter Rebecca Gray of Ottawa to Lawrence, Zilla Mileham returning to Topeka, and numerous guests including Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Shakeshift, and Mrs. Bell. Local events cover moonlight picnics at Lake View, an ice cream social, and a Lutheran mission band gathering. Also noted are travels to Topeka, Chicago, Beloit, and Kansas City, with plans for trips to Colorado and Idaho as residents visit friends and attend events.
Money to loan on farm and city property with rates as low as 5 percent and optional payments. Come and see Morrison and Lemop at 734 Mass Street. Beat approved methods used in treating eyes by J F Brock at 800 Mass Street. J Q Pickens offers first class painting and paper hanging at 1221 New Jersey Street. Wiedemann's offers Vanilla chocolate strawberry maple ice cream and pineapple ice. limeades available.
A city council meeting eyed two electric street railway franchises, one for Stranger Valley and another local line promoted by Laming. Promoter Laming claimed benefits for Tonganozie but offered little for Lawrence. Councillors urged a careful, city-centered ordinance to evaluate all options before acting.
Clare of Baldwin spent the day in Lawrence and several local residents were noted visiting or returning home from trips. Invitations were issued for Sallie Matalla to Martin Luther Long, to wed at the Friends church on August 24. New telephone subscribers list and various personal notices completed the column.
Bargains on ovens and stoves for the next thirty days announced by F. I. Hennett & Co. at 1011 Massachusetts Street. Phone 703.
The 2 pm temperature at Kano University hit a new high for the 1905 summer, August 16 marking the hottest day so far. Also notes bids due Aug 26 for 400 feet brick sidewalk, Pilgrim church ice cream social in Lawrence, prominent local notices about house wiring, a death in Twin Mound, bowling prize event, and floor paint available at Raymond's.
A Sabbath school association for Wakarusa township will meet at Fairview M E church on August 24 1905. Program includes sessions from 10 a m to 5 p m with speakers Mrs A J Conn ar Mrs A O Porter Rev C S Freark J G Haskell C C Waters Rev J Stauffer Mrs J M Neville and A M Duonioy secretary The event covers teaching the lesson Jewish needs and community benefits with election of officers to follow.
Multiple items include a residence for sale near the city at the corner of Pennsylvania and Morris street with extensive outbuildings, cellar, and fruit trees priced at 87 000 with easy terms. Also notes removal of household goods to Tulsa, county commission visits, probate judge confinement, and an August 196 ordinance authorizing a sewer main construction in Lawrence with staged payments and funding details.
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