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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1905

Page

4

Dinner in Honor of Thomas J Sweeney at Eldridge House

A large dinner Saturday night at the Eldridge house honored Thomas J Sweeney for thirty years with express firms. About fifty guests from Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Kansas and Lawrence heard tributes from Wells Fargo Express M W Walker Pacific Express James G Horton and others praising his character and service. A toast and singing of Auld Lang Syne followed, with a photo session and a window-light explosion from cheers echoing through the dining room.

Eldridge House Express Thomas J. Sweenay Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Lawrence Wzo Tom Sweeney Llshop Tom Sweeney Otfes Mr. Sweeney Mr. Horton Frank Lewis Topeka George Moore Kansas City C. S. Gleed W. R. Stubbs J. M. Nichola St Joe Perry White Omaha H. E. Don Carson Henry Tisdale Paul R. Brooke Gav. J. Barker On Iu Sweaney J. L. Morris

Police Court Offenders Pass Through Judge Menger

Two offenders appeared before Police Judge Menger this morning. C. W. Seybold was fined 50 cents for disturbance of the peace after cursing and swearing and paid the amount. Thus. Evans, drunk, received a fine of 3 dollars and 50 cents, which he also paid. This is Evans' third appearance.

Menger C. W. Seybold Evans

Coldest Spell Yet as Sun Breaks Through

The coldest period this season was recorded with winds light from the south. Thermometers showed 6 to 10 degrees above zero though observers note the day brightened by midday as sun and clearer air improved conditions.

Kansas

Framed Picture Frames Made To Order For Christmas

Alfred Lawrence invites customers to bring pictures or call for samples and prices on custom mouldings. Choose from a line of mouldings at 734 Saas St. Red 5101. M H Huey is the local agent.

Alfred Lawrence Saas M. H. Huey

Millinery sale offers discounts at Mrs J B Shearer store

Millinery closeout at cost and below coat with trimmed ribbons bows feathers and more. Sale starts Saturday December 2. Mrs J B Shearer 44 Mags St advertises millinery bargains. Mention of local businesses Russell Sparks & Co paints L L Phillips & Co remaining lines noted.

J. B. Shearer

Old Settler Mrs Abbi Smith Dies At Fairview

Death of Mrs Abbi Smith grandmother of D F Smith of Fairview Marion township occurs after long life. Funeral at Fairview church tomorrow at 10 a m. Mr Smith noted as one of Douglas county’s oldest settlers who came with his wife in early days. Local notices include business ads and university students returning after Thanksgiving.

Abbi Smith D. F Smith Fairview Loos Star Marion Township This County Smith Douglas County

Willow Springs and Marion mine road clash at county meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the board of county commissioners opens with routine bills. The C B Stoeber road case to be discussed Wednesday as it angers Willow Springs and Marion township residents. The route crosses both townships with over twenty landowners involved and some oppose the project. River City business notices clutter the page with ads for coal, chicken supper, and local merchants.

Board of County Commissioners Willow Springs Marion Township

Gilham horseshoeing and services advertised locally

J B Gillham and Co advertise specialty horseshoeing with modern methods and affordable prices. The notice also lists various local ads including a birth announcement for a daughter of Mr and Mrs Eliet Blackwelder of Madison Wisconsin, and a dinner for T J Sweeney by express company officials at Eldridge house.

J.B. Gillham & Co Vermont Street Eliet Blackwelder Madison, Wis Blackwelder Jean Bowersock Express Company T. J. Sweeney Eldridge House

Prisoners to Lansing and river notes in 1905 Kansas city paper

Prisoners are to be moved to Lansing with Judea Smart arriving from Ottawa aiding signatures on commitment papers. The river is frozen across with a narrow channel. weather noted as unusually cold for the season in Kansas.

Judea Smart Ottawa Sheri! Woodward Hia Aignatura Lansing

Local ad notices mix in downtown Lawrence

A jumble of classified ads and notices from Lawrence Massachusetts Street area vendors. Listings include foot warmers heaters by W W Wyland, Hollis and factory rear 900 Massachusetts Street, Fred Breker promotions, Hervey & Company scrap and prices, Olas and phonograph agents, Dr Owen osteopath, A Stratton drugstore, coffee and groceries, express service, dry cleaning, rooms for sale, and a note on a Youth Organization meeting.

W. W. Wyland Oles Massachusetts Street Lawrence

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