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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
4
Fragmentary report lists Richard M. Davis and Grey Davis with a marriage or family note. Mentions Daniel Haiford, Quaker association, Aurial in Mende Groves, and line Tyide with a race at Hendley. Other names include Frank Koch and W L Trundley with unspecified actions and dates.
The New Year issue surveys social and industrial Canada with Johnsin's On the Edge of the Canadian Northwest and color features from Chart pee. It reviews The Virus of American Commerce and a voyage into early American maritime history. Emerson Hough’s new story Lavineky and the Strad appears with Casper Whitney’s athletics review.
Railroads ended a 10 cent rebate to passengers who paid fares on trains and turned in receipts at ticket offices. Brakemen previously gathered discarded receipts to pocket 10 cent rebates, earning $2 to $3 weekly. The rebate feature is now abandoned.
Miss Anna Savage hosts a small afternoon gathering at her Rhode Island street home. Miss Marjorie Bowersnck plans a tea night with a box party titled The Girl from Our Yonder. A wedding ceremony conducted by Rev Milvar at Christ church unites the young couple. guests enjoy a festive eight course dinner and travel to Roanoke Virginia for a wedding trip after a brief stop in Philadelphia.
Howard Hunt, a longtime employee of a telegraph or telephone company, died suddenly in Lawrence. He was remembered as quiet and kind, with many friends in the city. Funeral plans were not yet announced.
The Lawrence Business College basketball team plans a two week holiday road trip starting tonight at Glasc o A C. They expect to win all games. the roster includes McChain Bimmons Kreider Martin Beir Gen Seerist C Seerist Silar Vinglestedt. They travel by Union Pacific with stops at Glasc o A C Nalsteal H. 5 Eldorado Pea body A C and other venues from Dec 27 to Jan 8.
The usual collection of Christmas drunks appeared in police court today and all pleaded guilty and were fined. C Cappus did not plead guilty and a trial is set for 2 30 on Saturday.
Kansas City markets report wheat prices with May at 1.00 7 5 cents and July 1 je. cash No 2 hard around 97 31 to 1 00. No 2 red 97 45 to 97 f. Corn May 52 430 to 52 mixed 52e. No 2 white 52e. Oats No 2 white 4842 to 50e. No mixed 4714 48e. Rye 55 a0e. Hay around 11.50 to 12.00. Eggs firsts 22c extras 25c. Cattle receipts 8 000. natives steers 3 to 5.50. cows and heifers 2 to 4.60. stockers and feeders 2.80. bulls 240 to 1.60. calves 3 to 3 86. Hogs receipts 20 000. heavies 4.0 to 4.50. packers 4.0 to 4.50. pigs 4 to 4.45.
A farmer named Trekkard living seven miles from Lawrence was robbed in Kansas City Monday night of 120 dollars while en route to Ar licenses. Police note the incident occurred during travel near the city, and Trekkard reported the loss of cash before continuing home.
Delegates arrive for a town gathering of the Inter State Lin simiety. The event fills Warren Strout Baptist Auditorium with talks on literary interests and societal aims.
Fragmentary local item warns residents about a man carrying a bird and a possible break in near a Deer's home nine miles west. The text is garbled but suggests caution and a tied chicken detail amid a broader family mention.
A small fire broke out yesterday afternoon at Wiede land's shop. The clerk whee was careless with a pipe caused the blaze. The fire was extinguished before spreading beyond the window. The north Winebay display suffered considerable damage.
A Christmas program at Trinity features entertaining performances by the Sunday school group and the parish choir. The event will be held Friday evening in the chapel space with families invited to attend.
An ad promotes magazine subscriptions at 1908 prices with promise to duplicate publisher quotes and create combos. It lists Wolf and Hollingbery at 923 Mass. Street and notes a test evening in a local event.
The West Lawrence Mission Christmas program drew over 160 attendees as scholars performed songs and recitations. The event featured a candy treat distribution and a Christmas tree gift handout, with attendees expressing devotion to Christ and personal salvation.
A page lists numerous individuals and families visiting or traveling for Christmas and New Year, including Reta Hill heading to Topeka, George Dinglested to New York, Mrs. Huffine in from Eudora, and many others visiting Lawrence, Kansas City, Olathe, Emporia, and surrounding areas. It notes work trips to Oklahoma and Wisconsin departures, party gatherings, and social visits with relatives.
Lawrence churches held Christmas entertainments Tuesday evening and last night. Children spoke and sang well, cantatas impressed, and the Presbyterian program Koronation of Kris Kringle stood out. Salvation Army baskets brought joy to many, and Congregational supper was a novel, successful celebration. Each church offered treats for children.
Police officers Bowers and Brown arrested two men at 3 o'clock this morning. The suspects F. Peterson and John Johnson claimed to be the offenders. The next day P. H. Peirce reported his barn broken into and a laprobe missing. the item was found with the arrestees. The men were held on burglary and larceny charges and will be arraigned before Justice Brooks.
The Christmas entertainment and supper planned at the Barker school house tonight have been indefinitely postponed due to the death of Mr. Richard Davis.
Merchants report a varied Christmas season with overall gains despite weather and sidewalk hazards. Some say patronage exceeded fears, others note not meeting hopes, yet the stronger sense of community and goodwill helped offset conditions and deterred losses.
The Journal reports it received an anonymous circular accusing officials and demanding inquiry. It Names Laverin L Barnes and other signers who are not found in the city directory, prompting the paper to insist on accountability and caution against unverified threats.
A quiet Christmas in Lawrence featured numerous family dinners and little public activity. The day was spent socially, with everyone at home or with relatives, marking a notable reunion day and no street activity.
The University of Kansas announces a summer session from June 11 to July 22 1908 with an extra three weeks in some courses. Six hours of college credit possible in six weeks and nine weeks with three extra home study. It offers teachers a chance to work toward a degree without leaving teaching. Catalogue ready January 1. Also notes on wagon burr inquiries and office supplies from local stores.
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