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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
5
In Police Court this morning one member answered roll call. John Cox was fined 10 dollars plus costs and sentenced to ten days in jail for disturbing the peace. The page also advertises glass, Kodak cameras, Christmas help-outs, and low priced shoes at local merchants.
A mortgage for 750000 was filed yesterday by the Lawrence Railway and Light company to Dayton Savings and Trust for the first indebtedness of the firm. The electric plant and street railway were funded from the company’s capital with road and equipment costs around 300000. A reference to James A Cook and possible ties to John R Cook appears in a local discussion. The item also notes the Electric Vibrator as a home convenience and promotes a Christmas masquerade at the rink and local shop offerings.
Chicago, Dec. 21. Former United States Senator Harris of Kansas died here. He was taken to Lawrence for burial with funeral services planned Friday. Harris served as a Confederate soldier, Kansas state senator, and U.S. senator, later engaging in livestock business in Chicago before returning to Kansas. He left a modest estate and was noted for integrity, public service, and leadership in law enforcement advocacy. His life marked by public work and strong character.
A large university promotion gathering will be held in Cherokee County attended by over 800 people. Speakers include Dr Thaivde on sanitation of the home, Dr George Tiwand Moxie on aid to the injured, and others on criminal law and personal property. The event aims to attract high school students to enroll after graduating, with various public talks during the holidays at State University venues.
Judge Smart granted Stewart a divorce from Mollie Stewart this morning in district court. Mollie Stewart is serving time at the penitentiary for being an accessory to the murder of Mrs. Frank Schneck and family. Other decisions included Rath v. Arthur Green divorce granted, Groves v. Wakarisa demurrer sustained, Sinclair v. Eddy demurrer sustained, Stannard v. seekland motion to quash partly sustained and partly overruled. The November term adjourned.
Lawrence notices report the death of Hugo Ketels of Leavenworth and the death of Miss Josephine O Reilly in Chicago after an appendicitis operation. Ketels to be buried here. O Reilly interment planned in Topeka. Gustafsons advertises hand painted china and Christmas hours. local shops list extended evening hours and gift suggestions including Parker Fountain Pens and Mc Culloch’s Drug Store displays.
Last night the Salvation Army reported the fam ily in need was provided for with gifts, clothes, and furniture. Donations arrived early and throughout the evening, with hundreds joining the effort as Santa Claus headquarters opened at 9 Henry Street to collect letters and coordinate dinners for about 360 people at noon Christmas Day.
Washington December 21 Congress may place on a pensionable basis the survivors of the Kansas militia who aided in repelling Price. If enacted the bill could allow many Kansas soldiers to establish rightful claims. The measure echoes a prior proposal and aims to unify border states in extending pensions to war militiamen who served under Curtis and Carney guarding Kansas. Rexall Cold Tablets, 25e, at McColloch’s Drug.
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