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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
1
Lawrence awoke to snow for the first white Christmas in years and widespread happiness. The public spirit shines as the poor are well cared for, with thoughtful gifts and quiet shops. People rushed to finish last minute presents while stores opened sparingly on Christmas morning.
A long list of Sunday Christmas services across churches including First Baptist North Lawrence United Presbyterian Second Presbyterian and First Methodist Episcopal with sermons on The Gift of Sabbath Keeping in Step The Prince of Peace The Bethlehem Story and What Are Good Christians For Special choirs music and children's programs are planned throughout the day with Sunday school at various times and a quarterly conference noted for Plymouth Congregational plus Christmas music at Plymouth and First Presbyterian aims.
N B Peairs, long time superintendent of Haskell Institute, is promoted to supervisor of education for all United States Indian schools. The appointment, official from Washington, increases salary and honor. The Haskell site will gradually shift toward higher trade education with state control, while Indian boarding and day pupil changes are planned. Public notice follows about a separate Douglas County court suit seeking correction of a 1901 deed description affecting lands in section 3, township 13, range 20, with right of way for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company.
Belleville Kansas December 24 Reverend A Le Sevamans of Formosa Kansas has been chosen as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church to succeed Reverend H Q Holter who resigned recently and will take charge at Olathe after January 1 The congregation favored the transfer and John Rockwell granted it The Formosa vacancy remains unfilled and the text ends with Christmas carol snippets and notes on local business.
Denver residents mourn the death of Senator Harris once linked with the Denver Laramie Realty and Northwestern interests. He planned Christmas and New Year visits, with Skinner, and had ties to railroads and land firms. Churches reported strong giving programs this Christmas season. A brick plant fire caused about 50 dollars in damage amid snowy roads. Three men jailed for celebrating Christmas early.
Fire department responded last night to a blaze at the Hayden residence, 1745 Tennessee street. Damage was estimated around 25 dollars.
Peter E. Emery of Lawrence Kansas receives a long letter from Congressman W A Calderhead of Kansas Fifth District explaining tariff revisions. Calderhead defends the plan, notes specific duties changes, discusses impact on imports and domestic industry, and argues opponents propagate falsehoods while urging understanding of protective goals.
Lawence officers remained busy as a riotous crowd in the Glatbart building area in the 600 block drank heavily and one man, Burns, carried a revolver. The group was escorted to the city holdover. Earlier thefts included Ed Keefe’s tiny horse blankets from his barn and a sack deposit found near East Lawrence. An amateur detector fired at a fleeing thief after a sack of rags was found, then the suspect fled.
In Chanute Kansas on December 25 a fur sale at Thayer sold 201 skunk pelts 55 possum skins 126 mink 201 muskrats 43 raccoon skins 20 otter 12 house cats 2 wolf skins and sheep pelts to three bidders Emery Kinwade and Brows. The sale drew Topeka buyers and dealer Wright held the consignments from neighboring counties.
A Princeton player comments on reform talk in football, arguing that despite calls for gentler play officials must accept some roughness. He reflects on American youth and the sport, noting that intense play can attract interest, while Canadian views differ on the needed aggression.
Wisconsin students mobilize after the faculty council rejects a football schedule. They plan to appeal to President K H Van Hise to override the committee, aiming to secure games with Chicago and Minnesota and restore confidence in the Badger team’s bid for honors. The article notes the team’s inexperience and a better performance after facing Minnesota.
Y M C A announces open house for boys next Friday morning. Tickets will be distributed to poor boys at the Salvation Army Christmas tree next Thursday.
The Journal extends a Christmas wish to readers and staff, celebrating the season of giving and brotherly love. It notes the day brings happiness and blessings and that the paper will press early so employees may share in the holiday.
The column shares holiday goodwill, notes on friends and critics, and a spirit of Christmas. It mentions a Little Lad delivering a red heart gift, Mrs. G. K. Dow hosting, and a decorated home with a hand painted calendar. A social column also discusses working women and emancipation myths, plus a home wedding of Vesta Nottingham and Ross Stuart with a reception and travel plans.
Mrs Elizabeth Eastman aged 62 died at the star three miles north of the cuts last events of heart trouble. The funeral will be tomorrow at the North Side Christian church at 2 o'clock. Burial in Oak Hill. The weather was very cold this morning with a crisp Christmas mood reported. Wolf's Book Store advertises books pictures novelties post cards and Kodak albums.
Roland Scott was shot in the leg by McFarland, who acted as a special officer at the Santa Fe depot while three men were stealing coal from McFarland’s car. Scott, George Atwood, and Alfred Ray were caught. Scott is in county jail, not in serious condition. Ray is described as colored. Atwood and Scott are white.
Christmas Eve brings clear skies and crowds from Broadway to Bowery. The Salvation Army plans to feed 25 000 as thousands celebrate, including hundreds of detained immigrants on Ellis Island. The stock exchange closes quietly as anarchists gather, while naval bluejackets brighten the scene and charity groups extend joy to the poor.
Civil action filed in Topeka district court seeks 2000 against George Rutter and Philip Billard after they were discharged in a larceny and property destruction case. Defendants include Clarence Cole and A C Lamgren Jr M Potter trading as Kansas Motor Car Co. Plaintiffs may also pursue damages from Judge Attorne for alleged malicious prosecution.
Walker Edward Payson Weston, aged, intends to travel from Los Angeles to New York starting January 29, following the Santa Fe railroad through Chicago. Cluntas J Hubbard of New York aids arrangements as Weston aims to set a new transcontinental record. Local business notes mention Warkick & Co being succeeded by Tit Mercantile Co and Joe Workamano successor continuity, plus Windsor Hotel opening under Arthur Hibbbens with family support and a push for traveler service.
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