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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1905
Page
2
A compact, opinionated column from The Journal of Lawrence Kansas reviews public life and events. It reflects on politics, Prohibition era attitudes, and regional issues including taxation, immigration, and civic development while praising Victor Murdock and noting social topics such as mercy and crime.
The double wedding of George L. Phaoile and Miss Eile Kebeall and Roy Wingrove and Mrs. Stella Pheniole occurred last night at the Reno church. Rev. O. M. Keve officiated with attendants Wilbur McKone, Miss Edith Gamble, Samuel Kell Jr., and Miss Anna Hempsbill. A reception followed at the Phenicie home, with brides in white gowns and bridesmaids in white. The newlyweds headed to Lawrence for a trip. Wingrove plans a stay in Clay Center before moving to New Mexico for work with Santa Fe.
On Saturday December 1 J H Price closed a deal with C P Morgan transferring his interest in the real estate office to Morgan. He also tendered his resignation as justice of the peace though no successor has yet been appointed. Price has served ten years and is noted for good service.
At a December 4 1905 city council meeting Lawrence Kansas adopted a resolution for graded and paved Lee Street and adjacent alleys from Massachusetts to the alley east of Genneasee. Paving to use two courses of vitrified brick with sand foundation and grout, lime stone curb, extended walks and parking, with annual installments to cover costs. clerk to publish in official paper for ten consecutive days.
Supplemental list No 3 shows new subscribers for the Mo and Kansas Telephone Co with names and addresses in Red and White exchanges. Notable entries include Becker Carl 1134 Miss Red, Eastman F 300 Lincoln Maioii, Grout G M 833 Ind Main, Harmon Chas 478 Maple White, Jones C Crea 301 Adama Red 991, Siler F N 533 Maine Red 370, Shearer Gonnie 736 Miss Red 918, Tyson Wm Pres N Maine Main 29, Weeks P H res east Oak White 919, Wright Dr Edgar 819 Massacheetts Bed 909, and Zimmerman J A 924 Main 760.
First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal December 9 1905 this item records Ordinance No 197 approving grading paving and curbing New Hampshire Street from Winthrop to Quincy with two layers of vitrified brick sand foundation and curb of limestone plus ten annual payments. It notes related resolutions approved October 2 1905 and publication in the city paper for ten days with no remonstrances.
A Wyandotte county resident, Geo W Littick of Kansas City Kansas, predicts a political contest between Knight and Peterson for the congressional nomination, while Enright remains a noted inner. The piece also notes a Lecompton rabbit-hunting group led by Elmer Myers that returned with rabbits, and Athens Council No 3 F A A officers for the next six months are listed with roles.
P Byrd writes from Emporia about work on a Santa Fe round house with W R Carter of this city holding the contract. He notes it will be several weeks into January before completion and he will return home after finishing the job. The report reads like a personal update to have the Journal sent to him.
A letter urges buying Devoe lead and zinc paint citing cost and durability. Local shoppers boost business. Alicia Nelson and Miss Assin Creek join Sol Marks jewelry store. Ad copy and medical claims about deafness and catarrh conclude with Hall's Catarrh Cure endorsement from F. J. Cheney & Co.
An article argues tourist sleepers offer a cost saver for travelers with good sense. It claims the best class of travelers ride these cars to California and that money saved can be used elsewhere. Contact KE Alexander or J T Swanklin for details at the depot office and phone numbers.
A fragmented passage recalls a talkative traveler and a street scene, followed by an advertisement for Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. The ad touts soothing relief for nasal catarrh with a spray applicator and lists price and mail order details from Big Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
Notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Watkins National Bank of Lawrence Kansas will be held at the bank office in Lawrence between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 1906. CG H Tucker cashier Lawrence Kansas December 4 1905.
Advertisement from K. P. Garrett of 1116 Tennessee street seeks a married man to work on a farm one and a half miles northwest of Lawrences. House furnished. For rent a modern seven room house at 1132 Tennessee street. Inquire at south cor.
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