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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
4
The Lawrence Business College shows rapid expansion with new rooms and equipment. Enrollment climbs as the school adds specialized spaces for shorthand and typewriting, upgrades desks and filing systems, and prepares for a fall term amid rising demand from Kansas and neighboring states.
A terse ad-like summary highlights Hammocke style options and price range. It notes Refrigeratore as a top maker and extols Porch Chair models for comfort. Direct Action Gas Ranges are praised for efficient heating and modern design.
The Western Girl? presented tonight as the final and strongest bill at the Airdome. A four act drama promises thrills while a drawing for two prizes is held with all numbers in the house. Next week Lawrence shifts to vaudeville as new acts arrive from Forest Park Electric Park and Kansas City. Schulz Tailor displays fall patterns at 911 Mass. Baby ribbon Olgars 5c and Billie Williamson carries the show.
The Journal notes strong county pride and industry as farmers, factory workers, and merchants prepare for the Donglan area fair. Abundant crops except fruit, a 500 acre corn harvest for the canning factory, tomato harvest coming in two weeks, and ongoing city improvements demand more workers amid a good rainfall.
Aunt Jane Williams faced arrest on a contempt charge for disobeying a court injunction tied to ongoing proceedings. She reportedly did not attend a scheduled hearing and appeared ill when the warrant was formally read, with bond requirements looming.
Weedy conditions persist as city discussions consider charging owners for removal and enforcing rules. Residents note tangled growth in parking areas, with officials weighing fines or fees tied to property upkeep and enforcement of municipal weed control.
The speaker discusses a possible land deal in Lin County Douglas County, arguing the tract below town offers strong value. He notes a buyer from Well Improved Borough, estimating land prices around 450 to 560 dollars per acre and predicting interest from investors.
A fragmentary OCR text hints at a legal or civil matter with mentions of a suit named Suintsy and events at Wiedemmain's Fountain Dens and Boyles'. The readable elements suggest a court filing or notice but lack clear names, dates, places, or outcomes.
A Kansas City worker named Lightfoot, a plasterer, fell from a seated ling and sustained internal bleeding with broken ribs. He was injured while performing duties all week and remained under care after the accident.
An elderly settler named Speraay died following a campfire accident near Willow Springs on a Saturday. The incident involved local residents and the county, with witnesses noting the victim’s proximity to a cigarette smoke and a shop named Smoke Black Seal Cigars.
A long list of social and travel notices shows residents and visitors from Kansas City to Topeka, Denver, Salt Lake City, Leavenworth, and beyond. Names include Frank Grant, J B Russell, Ruth Peairs, George Leis, Fred Taggart, Frances Leonard, and many others, with destinations such as McPherson, Baldwin, Ottawa, Denver, and Colorado Springs. Also noted are church, theater, and school-related events, visits with relatives, and upcoming plays by the 1000 block Kentucky Street children.
Market notes summarize wheat and cash prices, with mixed quotes and stray phrases. Fragmentary text lists varieties, prices, and unspecified locations, reflecting a noisy OCR page segment with no clear cohesive market story.
Washington August 17 the Isthmian canal commission moves to speed excavating on the Larinma by awarding contracts for fourteen new steam shovels. The plan calls for 80 men and a 2 percent overwork increase. Deliveries of the machines start within sixty days.
The New York stock market opened weak and inactive with major rails and key industrials like Union Pacific Southern Pacific Canadian Pacific Missouri Pacific Atchison Reading Amalgamated Copper Smelting Sugar Lead and locomotive down 1 to 11 points before a brisk rally occurred.
Kansas City Aug 17 The two rear coaches of Wabash train Newdy from St Louis left the track and overturned near vdulph Mu last night. Five persons were injured none seriously.
A damaged report notes the death of Robert Pinkerton in a Bremen steamer incident. It mentions a person named Ute en route to Geys, accompanied by Mr. fforence Sullivan, with unclear agency involvement and scattered fragments of names and places.
Real estate transfers list warranty deeds from Anya Heeb of Endora to Benjamin Faust for Lots 16 17 18 and 20 in block 2344 Endora. Quit claim deeds record Barbica McDonald of Aregantine Kansas to Frank Hartig Lutie Stumpf and others from Wakarusa area with a complex parcel boundary description. Further transfers show John Hartig to Frank Hartig and others, Lothar Hartig to Emil Hartig, Frank Hartig to Emil Hartig, Tessie Stumpf to Emil Hartig, and Emil Hartig to Joseph Schopper with specified land descriptors and nominal dollar amounts.
Church services listed include morning and evening worship at 10:30, a Sabbath school, and youth meetings. Aidan meetings at 72 Coan St and North Lawrence United Brethren activities are noted, with missionary work and prayer sessions. Reverend Rosa M. Brown leads Sunday worship and preaching at the farm. pastor Allen Christian Railleur also announced.
Fraternal and tall blue school at 9:45 am divine hip at 10:00 am and 8:00 pm services. Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist second floor FA buildings Sunday services 11 am subject Mind. Sunday school 12 pm. Wednesday meeting 5 pm. Reading room open Wednesday and Saturday 2 to 5 pm. Friends Church Quinney and Kentucky Streets 10 am morning worship. Christain Endeavor Stella Spray and William Spray. Rev Raymond A Schwegler to preach at First Baptist Sunday 10:36 am and address the Christian Kintavor society Sunday evening.
Worship services announced for United Presbyterian at 10 30 am with sermons The Holy Spirit Given and The Leprosy of Sin Sabbath School 7 pm Young Peoples meetings All welcome Lutheran Church has divine worship and sermon Sunday school at 9 45 am Union Sunday School at Court House 3 pm First twenty minutes song service Children’s clothes and sewing machine motor sale notice from Lawrence Electric Light Co at 7 East Henry St phone numbers listed Stay informed about local church activities and home life notices.
The Bankers Life paid two policies totaling 8000 on the life of the late L. H. Perkins this morning. The agent is present. Also note Black Seal Cigars offered at 5 cents.
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