Personal and Social Notes From Topeka and Nearby
Dan Morrow and Fred Griffith of Topeka visit Lawrence amid a flurry of social travel. Numerous residents travel to Kansas City and Lecompton, while others depart for Memphis, Pueblo, and Colorado. Announcements include Effie Gertrude Evans and Dwight Thatcher Harris’s marriage and upcoming Topeka home date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Morrow
Topeka
Fred Griffith
P. B. Peirce
Kansas City
Otto Fisher
Colorado
L.M. Tyler
Chicago
John Schwin
Shrader
Kansas
Fred Raymond
James Stevens
Erna
Elfirida Fisher
Lecompton
J. F. Tenpenny
Reno
Anna Belew
Jim Sullivan
Grace
Earnest Ray
Eail
Overbrook
Gomer Thomas
O. P. Barber
Laura
Elia Engle
East
W. E. Hazen
Alice
Vermont
O. D. Graeber
Pueblo
Colo
Ernest L. Kenyon
Tacoma
Washington
J. R. Kenyon
A. Henley
Killarney
Canada
Michigan
Dorothea McKnight
Muriel Culp
A. G. W. Childs
Kokomo
Indiana
Morgan Howard
al. Graeber
Neodasha
Parsons
Emma Follen
Baldwin
California
Wichita
Reynolds
Bloomington
Ohio
L. W. Gause
Wilbur Bowersock
Burlington
Iowa
J. D. Bowersock
Hugo Ketels
Ed. Lang
Miss Moughan
Abilene
Texas
Mamie Gregory
K. Ketels
Elsie Ketels
J. Abrlaub J
Effie Gertrude
Evans
Dwight Thatcher Harris
Garfield Street
Only List of Quantrell Raid Survivors Published
The Journal published the sole compiled list of local Quantrell raid survivors. It includes nearly all living here who were present, with few omissions reported. The paper plans annual publication, calling the roll a surprising tribute to over 200 survivors from the raid 44 years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Miller
Quantre
Hovey Lawman
Josiah Trask
A Charge For Funerals In Coffeyville Church Will Bill
Coffeyville ministers may charge five dollars for funerals where the deceased did not contribute to a local church or is from a noncontributing family. A poor but faithful minister recently preached a funeral, paying car fare, carriage, and dinner costs totaling three dollars, with no reimbursement. He traveled to a nearby town, preached, and bore the full expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Juffeyville
Wells-Fargo Stops Liquor Shipments After September First
Wells-Fargo will halt all intoxicating liquor C O D shipments in this state after September 1. The move follows a New York order and a Supreme Court ruling on interstate commerce. Local agents note declining liquor shipments and cite public sentiment and shifting laws as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells-Fargo Company
New York
Supreme Court
C. O. DJ
Lawrence
Jackson
Express Company
Mrs. Hannah Boughton Dead
Mrs. Hannah Boughton age ninety died today at noon after a long life. For twenty five years she resided with her daughter Mrs. Paul R Brooks on Tennessee street. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 3:30 PM from Brooks residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannsh Boughton
Paul R. Brooks
Boughton
Paul R., Brooks
Tennessee Street
Barn Fire Destroys Barn at 1900 Tennessee Street
A morning blaze at 1 15 at 1900 Tennessee street destroyed a barn owned by Mrs Seymore. Insurance status unavailable. Also reports that Prof J A Van der Vries learned of his sister's death in Grand Rapids Michigan. he had previously won with her when she died.
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Tennessee Street
J. A. van der Vries
Grand Rapids
Michigan
van der Vries
Who Is Kippy Airdome Cartoonist Spotlight
The town questions the identity of Kippy the new Airdome cartoonist. He delivers clever cartoons in early tooning and German monologue, with a rapid touch and expressive, laugh provoking work. He is a seasoned show business artist and a strong Airdome draw each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kippy
Airdome
Earl Toening
Mr. Kippy
Money Gifted to Y M C A Helps Pay Building Debt
The Y M C A received a $1,000 check from New York Life Insurance as a bequest by the late L I Perkins to help clear a $2,600 building debt. It notes $3,200 of the $4,000 pledged remains uncollected, calling it deplorable. Also mentions a Saturday end to a discount sale and a Home Book Co. successor to Wolf's offering framed pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life Insurance Company
L. I. Perkins
Home, Book Co
Wolf’s
Real Estate Transfers Warrants Deeds in Lawrence area
Florence I Alford and husband of Lawrence to A M Thoroman and wife 2500 The west 70 feet of lot 138 Kentucky Street Lawrence Frank Eastman and wife of Albuquerque NM to KR Eastman of Lawrence 500 Lot 28 Addition No 6 North Lawrence James Skaggs and wife of Baldwin to Jennie V Smith 3000 Beginning at the SE corner of the SW 340420 thence N 30 rods W 41 rods and 34 feet 39 rods and E 41 rods and 3% feet to the place of beginning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence I. Alford
Lawrence
A. M. Thoroman
Kentucky St
Frank Eastman
Albuquerque
New Mexico
KR. J. Eastman
North
James Skaggs
Baldwin
Merchants Summer Tournament Concludes With Final Night
At Merchants the final game of the summer tournament is set for tomorrow night. Standings show Kuehne in first, Brown second, Courtney third. Teams Kuehne and Barteldes will bowl in the finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuehne
Brown
Courtney
Barteldes
Local Children Invitees for Fraternal Aid Hall Event
Children from five to sixteen are invited to Fraternal Aid Hall at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning for an entertainment benefiting a local church society. Two New York trainers direct the event based on a poem titled Under the Mistletoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
New York
Dicker Brother Robert Dicker Dies After Illness
Robert Dicker, brother of E. B. Dicker, died yesterday afternoon at five o'clock after a cancer illness. He was born in New Jersey on December 31. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at three at Oakla Cemetery burial to follow.
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Robert Dicker
E. B. Dicker
New Jer Dee
31St
Oak 1A
Remarkable Watch Keeps Time Across Years
A 1906 watch by Judge 8 Aw Rings was set and later rechecked after a year, remaining only four seconds off. The highly valuable timepiece is praised as exceptionally accurate and rarely surpassed for precision, with reference to an August date.
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Itv
Court louse game sparks local betting and crowd experts
A lively scene unfolds as a horse shoe pitching game dominates a court louse gathering with county officers and several experts watching. Tom Harley leaps and J W Games scores up to three ringers per game, raising concern about outsider risk and property bets as Atlas appears and local vendors promote Baby Ribbon Cigars and Ewings Ice Cream delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Harley
Acringer
J. W. Games
First Fall Hat Noted As Outsider Wins Honors
An odd fragment notes the first fall hat trend, contrasting modest styles with a striking outsider wearing a down irl felt. The line hints at seasonal dress shifts for spring and summer, but the readable portion emphasizes the standout headpiece and its wearer.
Girl With the Flowing Hair Attracts Noted Attention On Street
A young woman with long dark hair drew widespread interest yesterday on the town street. She attracted crowds as onlookers admired her flowing locks and she appeared agreeable to having them examined. The visitor was a stranger in town and lingered through the afternoon observing street life.
Direct Action Gas Ranges In Lawrence Homes
Lawrence shoppers see Direct Action gas ranges dominating local homes in a clear market lead. The ad promotes ECKE'S ECONOMY STORE and highlights various offerings from Baby Ribbon Cigars to cider vinegar, with contact and local business notes for Phillipe Fruit Farm and Clifton T. Hiatt's specialty clothing service.
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Lawrence
Ecke
Topeka Pup Wins Beach Show Prizes Glory Born July Fourth
The State Journal notes Topeka society’s pup judging with Mr. and Mrs. William Wiksdal winning praise for their callie puppy Topeka Sandy settling three prizes at the beach show last winter. Their new pup, Glory, born on the Fourth of July, is praised for markings and thoroughbred look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Topeka
State Journal
William Wiksdal
Sandy
Glory
Curious Birthday Allege Mayor Aided Unlicensed Street Concerts
A mayoral spectator allegedly aided unlicensed street organ concerts featuring two hand organists and monkeys. The performers were arrested for licensing violations and fined. A local newspaper report links a county raid to a birth in Lawrence on the raid day, naming Mrs Harris as a Montgomery family member and sister of Mrs Hill P Wilson. The Quan tre Raid survivor list misspelling is noted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Quaitrell
Lawrence
Journal
Montgomery
Harris
Hill P. Wilson
Exhumation Request for L. M. Perkins Pending Hearing Date
No date set for hearing on the exhumation of L. M. Perkins. The application follows Judge McPherson’s ruling that hearings should be on the low side of the court plan. Also notes sale prices for letter files at Boyles 725 Mass St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Perkins
Journal of Yesterday
McPherson
They Cuaurt
Boyles
Mass. St
Distinction for Lawrence Man Noted in Local News
W E Williams, known locally and long a resident, works for the Kansas City Post and was barred from an inspection train tour. The Post highlights the refusal and prints his photo, while readers are invited to expression scholars at 638 Louisiana Street, home of Miss Lucia M Zerby, teacher, with phone 283 Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
W. E. Williams
Williams
Kansas City Post
Lucia M. Zerby
Louisiana Street
Bell
A Good Survivor Narrates Surviving Quantrell Raids
J. F. Stone of the north side writes to this office claiming to be a survivor of Quantrell's raids on Olathe Fort Bain and Fort Brown and that he continues to survive. The piece notes skepticism about how long he will endure further trials.
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J. F. Stone
North Side
Quantrell
Olathe
Fort Bain
Fort Brown
Mr. Stone
Twenty Years Ago at Old Settlers Reunion
Old Settlers reunion on September 14 will feature the song Twenty Years Ago. A loan of the music is requested for the occasion and can be left at the office for return after the event. Mrs. Lewis Swenson of Vinland recalls surviving Quantrell’s raid on Lawrence. formerly Miss Etta Purington, her name not listed due to current Lawrence residents focus.
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Old Settlers
Lewis Swenson
Vinland
Quantrell
Lawrence
Etta Purington
Lst
Four Prisoners in County Jail Face Depopulation Threat
Notice from John Simmero ck stating he will pay no bills contracted by or on account of his wife Elizabeth Simmero ck. The passage notes only four prisoners in the county jail with one belonging to the city, warns jail risk of depopulation, and mentions a sale on room mouldings wall paper and pictures by Home Book Co., successors to Wolf's.
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Elizabeth Simmerock
John Simmerock
Home Book Co
Wolf's
Local classifieds offer homes, services, and goods
Irving Hill offers sale of a 1126 Tennessee Street home with price inquiries. Douglas County Tax lists for sale at Journal office. Pettit advertises packing and shipping by Lawrence Transfer Co. Barry Bros promotes horse boarding at East Warren Street. Straffon's Mentholis and Schulz the Tailor market fall wear. Robertson Undertaking Co and 808 Massachusetts St provide funeral and embalming services. Opera Cafe opens 6 am to 3 am at 744 Massachusetts St. Abe Wolfson sells W L Douglas shoes at 637 Massachusetts St.
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Robertson
Wiedeman
Weather Report
No More
D. Liquor
Hannah Boughton
IS Kippy
A.d.weaver
Wey
Baby Ribbon Cigars Sc
Billie Williamon
Ewings
Mads
Billie Williamson
Phillipe Fruit Farm
Tel
Sarah E. Carrothers
American School of Osteopathy
A. T. Still
Clifton T. Hiatt
Topeka High Society
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Massach
Lawrence Man
Providence
C. M. Daugherty
Keystone Corners
Tomer
Nema Phipps
Ohio Street
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Priestly
Wilton
Black Seal
Irving Hill
Mass
Douglas County
Beata Them All
Black Seal Cigar
Calis Y
W. A. Pettit
Lawrence Transfer Co
Barry Bros
East Warren St
Straffon
Mentholis
Schulz
Masa Bt
DR. Reding
The
Robertson Undertaking Co
Massachusetts Street
Opera Cafe
W. L. Douglas
Abe Wolfson
Mass. Street
Miss Colson
DeLacy
Vorey
Powell
Mack and Wilson
WEW
Western Union Office
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