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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1907
Page
2
A scanned 1907 Lawrence Journal page itemizes local business notices and ads for plumbing, insurance, clothing, and services. It mentions The Journal’s distribution and telegraphic reports, plus a weather brief on the shortest day, amusements listings, and various local contacts including Lawrence Transfer Co and Dr. Sarah Be. Carbathers.
Prof David F McFarland analyzes Topeka gas after sampling in Topeka and Lawrence. The Topeka Capital cites his authority on Kansas natural gas noting negligible air excess in Lawrence gas and arguing against dilution claims. Also includes a brief classified line on piles treatment and clothing services.
A town reports three holdups last night and urges residents to be vigilant. Police note criminals have operated for two years and urge victims to describe suspects to aid capture, warning the offenders remain active and unbowed despite efforts.
An archaic advertisement fragment touts goods by Goins and Axminster Rope with offers to furnish a house and “Ladies’ Clonky” at cost. The text hints at weekly payments and a rising mercantile venue, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
On December 13 1907 the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas appointed and qualified Edgar He Bailey as executor of the estate of Jennie C Saidaker late of Douglas County deceased All interested parties are notified to govern themselves accordingly
Notice published in Lawrence Daily Journal dated December 12 1907 states that Arabella P Barber executrix will apply February 3 1908 at the Douglas County Kansas Probate Court for allowance of services as executrix attorney fees and expenses and for a full final settlement and discharge. Also includes unrelated grocery ad copy and promotions from Young Nicholson Boener Bros Mfgs and Erickson urging Christmas purchases.
The lengthy dispute over liability of corporations ends with a Supreme Court settlement. Lawrence National Bank and Watkins National Bank announce annual stockholders meetings on January 14, 1908, with directors to be elected. Atlas financing ad invites property owners to seek loans. Probstch opens new tailoring HQ at 621 Mass Street. Robertson Undertaking Co offers embalming and funeral services at 103 Mass Street.
Orval M Galbraith is sued by the plaintiff in the District Court of Douglas County Kansas. He must answer the petition on or before January 17 1908. If he fails the court may grant a divorce and restore the plaintiff to her maiden name.
Classified column lists multiple want ads: a gentle horse for driving, a cook for Martin Club in Tennessee Street, an elderly housekeeper with good references, a 16 year old girl for lace work, a modern 8 or 10 room house with barn, a gentleman seeking any work, cigar sales position at Peerless Cigar Co, manager for a branch in Lawrence, buyers for potatoes wheat rye and oats, and farmers selling poultry through Helm Commission Co. Includes contact details and locations.
A series of sale notices including six room dwelling on Ranth Ghio street, gas appliances, a 04 Maas listing, inquiries at 1024 Pennsylvania, items on E Morris street with Bell phone 2008, a No 16 Riverside address, a nearly new gas range at 1208 New York St, a Creamery building with machinery and 150 feet of ground at Mississippi and Pinckney, and a private money loan offer from E Riggs at 704 Mass. Street.
FOR RENT A large furnished room with modern improvements Also hav 24 Tennessee FOR RENT A five room modern cot facade Pickens 1104 NY street Home Phone 933 LOST A yellow wallet in the Law Tenve National Bank Tuesday afternoon containing money and check Reward if returned to Journal office GOT S14 50 in pocket book at post office Dec 17 Reward if returned to this office
Santa Claus tours Lawrence visiting gas radiator shops, grocery firms, planing mills, and the Innes store to inspect merchandise and deliver Christmas orders. He notes Fry’s cement work, Wells’ architecture, Jersey Dairy milk, and the Fraternal Aid association’s strong finances as part of a bustling holiday in town.
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