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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1923

Page

2

Marriage of Gertrude Cogs and Raymond Conboy

The marriage occurred this morning at 8:30 at St. Att Catholic Church with Rev. Fitzgerald officiating. The couple, both from Lawrence, attended the University. she in Alpha Chi Omega and he in Phi Kappa. Mrs. Conboy was formerly librarian in the biology department at KU and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William LaCoss. The Conboys will reside in Denver after the first of the year, where Mr. Conboy is a city salesman for the McCaskey Register Co.

Gertrude Law Cogs Raymond Conboy F ‘Lawrence St. Atte Catholic Ather Fitzgerald Mrks Conboy The University Alpha ‘Chi'Omega Phi- Kappa Conboy

Marriage of Martin in McPherson Arkansas City ties

The wedding occurred at the bride's mother's McPherson home with Mrs. Martin known in Lawrence. Mr. Martin, a Ranney-Davis salesman of Arkansas City, and his wife will reside there. Mrs. Martin previously lived with her sister Mrs. Tom Harley in Lawrence.

Martin Arkansas City McPherson Lawrence Tom Harley Harley Ranney-Davis Mercantile Company

P E O Sisterhood plans 2 45 PM Friday meeting at Mrs Hamilton’s home

The P E O Sisterhood holds a brief business session Friday at 2 45 in the afternoon at Mrs W O Hamilton's residence 1235 Tenn street. Members will bring gifts for the mayor's Christmas tree and meet briefly for notes and planning.

Wallace Union Wilbur Pine Elm ‘Street Christ P. E. O. Sisterhood W. O. Hamilton Tenn. Street

Personal updates from Lawrence to Eudora area

Miss Augusta Ziesenis returns home to Eudora after visiting friends in Lawrence. Hazel Lynn also returns to Eudora after a Sunday at home. Mrs. Lillian Berry departs Palouse Washington after visiting Mrs. Angney. Various residents, including Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Newton and Miss M. Brown of Kansas City, are noted for short visits or travel to Kansas City Ottawa Manhattan Bonner Springs and Lawrence for shopping or conferences. The Rev. Edward Hislop attends a ministerial conference in Kansas City.

Augusta Ziesenis Eudora Lawrence Hazel Lynn Lillian Berry G. Angney Palouse Washington H. L. . Newton Kansas’ City M. Brown Kansas City William Docking Alice Docking Edward ‘Hislop W. ©. Copp Atchison Phi Delta Chi L. C. Copeland Kansas ‘City J. C. Anderson S. W. Atkinson W. L. West Ottawa George K. Mackie J. N. Johnson Lucy Riggs V. V. Heming L. B. Snyder Baldwin D. Gowgill T. Kennedy Blanche Kennedy Amy Lt. F. Young Tonganoxie Bonner Springs James Barrow Font Hawkins Indiana

Alienist in Fox Case Opens Harshly in Atlanta Court

In Atlanta on December 17 Philip E. Fox faced trial for the Coburn killing. He sat silent as Dr Swint the alienist was cross examined by Solicitor General Boykin over years of homicide testimony and the Rhomberg test. Swint said he has twenty years of experience but could not provide a number of cases and he showed instability in the subject during a demonstration. The defense led by Hugh L. Dorsey pressed whether a delusion could influence motive, time and place, or weapon purchase. The judge allowed testimony but the doctor noted a delusion may not always explain actions.

Atlanta Philip E. Fox William S. Coburn Dr. Swint John A. Boykin Georgia Solicitor General’s Office Hugh L. Dorsey Boykin Fox Swint

Deaths and Funerals For Hurst and Lawson

Funeral services for Rachael Hurst will be held Tuesday at 10 from Cross Undertaking parlors with Rev. G N Jackson officiating. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery. Wesley Lawson, 35, died Saturday at Rosedale hospital. services Tuesday at 2 in Vinland Methodist church with Rev. B H Gragg in charge. Burial in Vinland cemetery. Lawson survived by a wife three children his father two sisters and a brother.

Rachael Hurst G. N. Jackson Oak Hill Cemetery Wesley Lawson Rosedale Vinland B. H. Gragg

J R Griggs recalls happier Lawrence days and G A R friends

Former Lawrence resident now in San Diego writes to the Journal-World praising years in Lawrence as his happiest. He beams about friends, the Boys of the G A R, and sunny days in this land.

Lawrence J. R. Griggs San Diego Journal-World

Farmers' Union Local Meets At Roscoe School House

The Eudora Farmers' Union local will meet Friday night at 8 o'clock at Roscoe school house for the regular monthly business meeting. A program will be held and refreshments served after the business session.

Farmers’ Union Local Eudora Farmers’ Union Roscoe School House

License Fugitive Fined After Hunting Without Permit

W. J. Springer was fined $21 on Saturday after being arrested by a game warden for hunting without a license. Miss Katherine Reding, UC student and former K U Spanish department instructor, is spending the holidays at home. Miss Naomi Light of Philadelphia visits her parents for Christmas.

W. J. Springer Katherine Reding University of California Miss Reding K. U Naomi Light Philadelphia Mrs H. M. Light

Cure a Cold in One Day Promotes Laxative Brom Quin

Ad promotes Laxative Brom Quin Tablets with a E W Grove signature and a 30 cent price. Mentions a mother awaiting Journal-World for Christmas. References include Howard Frank University student visiting Kansas City, and Windshield glass for Ford at Burgner Bowman Matthews Lumber Co. Mentions Hairy Brushes and Store Brushes at Barber's Drug.

Howard Frank University Kansas City Ford Burgner-Bowman-Matthews Lumber Co

Former nun Mrs Steep faces trial for obscene literature

About fifty to sixty persons rose in a salute as Mrs Helen Steep entered the criminal court to face trial for alleged possession of obscene literature. A deputy marshal demanded order and Judge South threatened to clear the room. A motion to quash the information was overruled and the trial set for Wednesday. Defense argued the charge infringes free speech and pressed that the law is unconstitutional. Recent anti Catholic lectures at an outing theater sparked riot calls and minor injuries among a few women.

Helen ‘Steep Allen C. Southern Steep

Freshman Engineer Held on Bad Check Charge

George Willet of Wichita, a freshman engineering student, was arrested by county officers this afternoon for issuing a bad check to Watkins National Bank. He is to appear before Justice R. C. Manley tomorrow at 2 PM for a preliminary hearing. Bond set at $500.

George Willet Wichita Watkins Nation Fourth National Bank of R. C. Manley Court House

Old Time Revival Draws Large Attendance

Evangelist Fred Vogler led revival services with many at the alter seeking God and a well attended divine healing service Sunday afternoon. The speaker preached from John 7. Mrs. Lillie Warnick was fined five dollars and costs by Justice John Clark for failing to send her child to school after warning. Lone Star CPA to meet Thursday night with candidates to be initiated. Immigration would be suspended until 1929 under a bill by Rep. Watkins. Local underwriters insurance bureau joins Chamber of Commerce.

Fred Vogler God Lillie Warnick John Clark Lone Star C. P.A Lone Star C. P. A Lone Star Washington Watkins Dem Oregon

Home Economics Party Planned at Lawrence High School

The home economics department at Lawrence High School plans a party tomorrow inside the high school building.

Home Economics Department Lawrence High School

Why Not a Pair of Kiddies Shoes for Christmas

Hutchings and Biggs at 8382 Mass St advertise a Christmas shoe sale in the District. The shop lists children sizes 5 to 8 at 2.75, 8 to 11.5 at 3.00, 12 to 2 at 3.50, with a guarantee promising half-price replacement if unsatisfactory. Also offered are boys shoes with the same guarantee and a large selection of house slippers priced from .90 to 4.50 for ladies children men and boys.

Ke C.skuffer Hutchings &_ Biggs Mass

Card of Thanks and holiday sales notices

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers during illness and death of F. T. Anderson and family. Local ads promote Christmas cigars, dolls, toys, perfumes, brushes, window glass, and crafts at Rankin's and Barber's Drug Stores. Also mentions German lecturer d Ester losing home and job, and a request to buy cinders.

F. T. Anderson Lee H. Anderson Chas. Dyer J. H. Anderson Clifford Anderson M. A. Anderson

Ten Lost At Sea In Coos Bay Wreck

Seven men clung to the wreck of the steam schooner G. C. A. Smith near the Coos Bay jetty and were rescued by the tug Oregon after the life saving crew failed to shoot a line. Ten men believed lost as they attempted to abandon the sinking vessel despite a 24 man crew aboard.

Marshfield Oregon Coos Bay C. A. Smith G. A. Smith

Cable Fall Wounds Worker at University Library

While setting up a windlass supported scaffold at the University library last Saturday afternoon 8 T. Wilbur was struck by a breaking cable. He was taken to Simmons Hospital with injuries not expected to sideline him long, and doctors say he may return to work within a few days.

New University Library T. Wilbur Wilbur Simmons Hospital

Reorganize Freight Rates Proposal in Congress

Washington December 17 Authority would be granted the Interstate Commerce Commission under a resolution by Representative Hoch Kansas Republican to enter at once upon a reorganization of the nations freight rate structure Hoch says the regulation aligns with President Coolidges congressional message Hi Y meets tomorrow evening to discuss Christmas reasons and Bible study topics Miss Kl Chambers to speak University Christmas Tree plans discussed Unable to Meet Mine Payrolls Henryetta Oklahoma December 17 Inability to secure cash to meet mine payrolls led Miner National Bank to fail to open today The bank is solvent and will reopen Deposits exceed 600000

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Representative Hoch Kansas Commerce Committee Hoch Coolidge Congress Hi-Y Hi-Y Club KL. Chambers Henryetta Okla Miner National Bank

Funeral set for Burns parole officer in Lansing

Sheriff Will Johns announced the funeral for David W. Burns, a Kansas penitentiary parole officer, who died Saturday from wounds inflicted by one of two recaptured convicts he was returning to prison. The service is scheduled for 2 p.m. tomorrow in Lansing.

Missouri Pacific Buys Kansas City Northwestern Terminal

Missouri Pacific Railroad has purchased the terminal properties of the Kansas City Northwestern in Kansas City Kansas for 1,200,000 dollars, announced on December 17. The acquisition consolidates terminal operations under Missouri Pacific in the region.

Kansas City Kan Missouri Pacific Railroad Kansas City Northwestern

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