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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
4
MB. Ray takes charge of the Union Pacific stock yards and will buy and ship all loads of stock paying as near Kansas City prices as business will permit. Any farmer or stockman may use the yards and scales free of charge. Phone 566. Baby Ribben Cigars 5c. Made by Billie "ilimmron.
Mrs Whitsed Loring dispatched a complete outfit for the Chal triplets left in care, providing clothing and necessities for the babies. The family is poor and hardships make support difficult, drawing attention to the charity act by a young father and sister.
Local notices report Clyde Tharrisen's funeral in Wellsville and arrivals from Ottawa and Dubuque. Details are sparse with coroner notes and missing accident specifics. Community items include piano pupil receptions, a social league gathering, and upcoming March events amid flu and travel updates.
The bank in Tonganoxie installed a new burglar alarm. When the device misfired, residents sprang from bed with shotguns, fearing a Dalton gang looting. They found the alarm faulty and it again rang Saturday night before being fixed.
A plan seeks to amend university rents to fund a city hospital for quarantined students in an old riverside building near town. The movement argues the state should finance hospital and university structures. aims to appoint Frank Mitchings as judge in Kansas City, Kansas, and details his biography and family.
News from Taylorville indicates Don Stevenson is able to get around on crutches, aided by his mother and brother Clarry. He may travel in about ten days, with plans to join his family then. Also mentions Mrs Ed Stimson’s local accident and notes eye ear nose and throat specialist G A Hamman.
Sigma Nus entertain their girls friends in I O C F hall. Mrs J A Healey hosts Sewing Club dinner at six. Miss Dora Robb Young at home Monday for Motiel Duplicate Whist club. Miss Ellison and Miss Robinson invite for February 12 party. Mr Charles Starkweather entertains Methodist Mens club at home. Mrs J Kreider hosts Young People Circle at 7 30. Chis hold a social at their chapter house for William Clark of St Joseph visiting the University. Mrs A R Maxwell hosts Missionary Society at 3 Friday. Mrs A D Weaver hosted Bridge Whist with substitutes Mrs Sol Marks and Mrs Joseph Glaser. Novel party at Robinson gym marks end of first term. all invited. Music club enjoys English music session with Benedict. program listed. Phi Delta Theta annual valentine mess Saturday afternoon at Chi Delt, three to six, banquet and dance with Harry Kelly’s orchestra from Kansas City. Out-of-town guests include Fred Cowles, Frank Bangs, Anna Troutman, Nadine Lytle, Mable Stone.
Martin Sedgewick longtime Lawrence resident died yesterday at his home 8 M it Pa street. Funeral plans were announced. He and his wife lived in Lawrence for fifty three years and were among the oldest settlers. Also noted an accident involving Miss Olive Leni with a pin causing eye injury while a group of girls were at a street event. Valentine Post Cards advertised at Boughten's 1025 Mass St. Do not underestimate Black Seal cigars.
A short encounter with clairvoyant Mme Gelester offers future business tips and marriage forecasts, claiming to settle disputes and provide confidential guidance. She lists hours, the motto Everything confidential, and a phone number for appointments, promising to convince the skeptical with a single visit.
A fractured wrist was sustained with severe damage described, the broken bone requiring setting. The Ladies Social Circle of the Presbyterian Church plans a social event tomorrow afternoon hosted by Mrs J Holloway and Mrs G Te Knight at Mrs Holloway’s home on Hillside Street.
A catalog of fabric and apparel items including 100 pieces silk warp print florals at 25c, 50 dozen embroidered collars, 25 dozen tab collars, fluffy ruffle collars, ladies fleece hose, silk finished hose, cotton hose, rub dry towels and cloths, muslins Lonsdale cambric and fabric pieces offered at varied low prices.
The shop advertises Wash Goods including 4-4 Percales and Indigo Blue Prints with sale prices in the 5 to 10 cent range. It promotes a complete 1908 line of fabrics and new designs for suits and skirts. Friday and Sunday specials in the Suit Department feature lace waists, silk petticoats, walking skirts, panamas, and mohair crepe styles at marked prices from $5 to $20.
Kansas University defeated Missouri 24 to 18 in the second game last night. Woodward starred for Kansas with Billy Miller close behind. The Jayhawkers, previously victors only in football, now lead in multiple sports.
Arthur Smithers, once an Associated Press employee now holding a responsible position, appeared at the police station last night asking for a doctor. He was intoxicated, spent the night in the calaboosa, and was released this morning without a fine before leaving for Kansas City.
The Modern Woodmen of America South Lawrence camp elects delegates John Akers W J Pieratt C D Bunker and H C Ford with alternates Hugh Steele R Holloway L H Hegeman and T K Holloway to the next county camp meeting in Lawrence on the first Wednesday in April.
Marshal Carmean reported responses to two cards sent to police chiefs in Ann Arbor Michigan and Council Bluffs Iowa seeking Joe Read erly, who forged two checks locally last week. Both departments said they would watch for the suspect Roader-Te.
Guy Withers of Kansas City will address the men's meeting Sunday at the Association building. He will speak on Obligations of Gentleman. He is editor of the Endeavorer, the official paper of the Christian Endeavor.
Readers urge more lighting on the University grounds to improve nighttime access and attendance for hill meetings. The state operates a power plant, making lighting inexpensive, and public turnout could rise with better illumination. A note adds an inquiry about a lost wagon at The Bell-Metal.
Local notices list many residents and visitors traveling to Kansas City Topeka Gardner Ottawa Nickerson and other towns. Names include J H Dunkel Mary, Clingman, Cubbison, Dean, Outland, Forter, Combe, Forter, Mek Gia Morawit, Kratzer, Spencer, Everett, McWisht, Mare, Reneh, Mitchell, Davidson, Nicholson, Jones, Ivy Craig, Culp, Muriel Culp, Emma Christensen, Edith Creel, Anna Meffrath, Kate Andrews, H B Ober, Hitchman, Ed Jones, Colin Wichita, Lola Georgia Smart, Genevieve Lichtenwalter, Winona Orvis, Carrie Dorward, Dods Spalding, Withers, Mose, G C Light, A A Light, Emily Lawrence, A P Hults, Carl Philippe, Gustafson, Beauchamp Holton, Margaret Bissell Susin Hill, Holmes, Hagerman.
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