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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1903
Page
3
Mrs. Rodman aged eighty died at her Vinland area home following a yard fall the day before. An early Douglas county settler who came to Kansas in 1854 she homesteaded two miles north of Vinland. She leaves two sons, one in California and one who lived with her. Funeral will be held Wednesday at Vinland.
The long awaited paving on north Chia Street toward the river is nearing completion with planned improvements to riverbank walkways. The issue also covers a flurry of social notices, visits, travels, and new goods from local merchants, including furniture, fabrics, coal, and farm produce, plus appointments and personal updates from residents and visitors.
A Rock Island passenger train collided with a freight near Lenape east of Bonner Springs delaying east bound No 6 and west bound No 7 trains. The impact damaged the engine and several cars with no known injuries. Details on cause and passenger injuries were not yet available.
A Saturday afternoon pupils recital at Miss Wiedemann's studio featured performances by Laersiusdigners The Tollewit group and others. Notable pieces included Chopin selections and students assessed by Miss Wiedemann and assistants, with multiple named performers and teachers acknowledged.
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