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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
4
A large school building eight miles east of Lawrence at Fall Leaf was destroyed by fire early today. A comparatively new structure, erected about nine years ago, the cause remains unknown. The incident removes one of the best school houses near Lawrence from service.
Los Angeles police capture H J Wermsen, Kansas burglar wanted for stealing tamales and a baked chicken from Fara Woolton's harness shop and restaurant. Telegram warned he is dangerous, but officers traced him after he was seen eyeing tamales on Main Street. He admits stealing about $1.50 worth of food and will return to Kansas to face charges.
A jumble of notes from the Tola Register and Eldorado Republican mentions Mr. Doolittle of Lawrence visiting Washington, a court remark on cottonwood fence boards as unsafe for obstreperous kids, local meetings in Lawrence and Vinland, social events, road improvements, and farm movements. The piece preserves names like Lawrence and Baldwin, references to debt and bills, church gatherings, and community chatter from the area.
Hutchinson News notes a Douglas county teacher who used a fence board in teaching won vindication after a trial in two courts on two counts of assault and battery. Emporia Gazette reports Topeka to get a new daily paper and remarks the Fool killer is behind with work. Ottawa Jerald cites a Clarion Call urging Lawrence residents to do their duty as legislature visits, with a dinner menu rumored to include doughnuts, marble cake and lemon pie.
The next Y M C A and out of town series game is Friday night Feb 12 at the Skating Rink. Lawrence Y M C A meets Halstead High School Championship team seeking a repeat victory. Halstead won last season’s inter high basketball title. Coach Ben P Young leads the visiting squad while the M C A team,It has played strong opposition and rests ready for the battle.
City Clerk F C Brooks is busy sending sample ballots for the primary to filed petition candidates and party committeemen. Ballots match county primary appearance from last fall. Also a notice to carriage owners and a stray ad for Raymond's Drug Store products.
District court proceedings mention Steeler versus Melvin note cancellation with ten days to amend, Benton case with additional pleadings, and Bigger versus County Commissioners for filing amendments. Divorces and alimony orders, jury verdict in Preisch versus McCurdy estate for $50, with adjournment to Monday. Merchant notices, legislators entertainment plan, Gustafson grab sale, and local ads plus a farm property listing of 8 acres with extensive outbuildings and fruit trees.
Inventory cleanup across departments offers deep discounts on rugs curtains trunks and linens. See 14 foot rugs 6x12 sizes and odds and ends with discounts up to 50 percent on dress goods silks remnants and wash goods. Prepare to buy values that may not recur.
A string of social mentions from Faxon to Topeka highlights visits and travels. Hal Popping and Mrs. Popping of Kane are visiting here. Miss Greta Motter arrives from Beatrice to visit friends. Mrs. Rankin and Miss Hanksen depart for New Mexico. Dr. Asker Forsyth Ervay and others attended a gathering with Dr. Barnes. Miss Marie Haddueck and Miss Margaret Haddueck travel from Kansas City for Sigma Alpha Epsilon party. Mr Rankin returns from a New York trip. several local residents relocate, sell homes, or plan returns from Pittsburg. Numerous Kansans and friends from Larned, Madura, and Albuquerque are noted in these social items.
George Mack and Katie Murphy were arrested at 12 30 a m near a theater rear entrance on Massachusetts street after officers spotted them in an alley. Held for investigation on two counts of disorderly conduct, the Murphy girl aged 16 professes innocence, claiming they waited after the show for jewelry belonging to the strand actor. Case set for police court at 5 o'clock this evening.
The Aurora theater management denounces disorderly conduct by staff and patrons. Two employees, deemed intolerable, were hired away from the scene as the proprietor, a reputable young man, continues to run a clean venue. Earl Greer was arrested on a warrant by A Shaw for discharging a firearm in the city after exchanging words with Shaw. Shaw, superintendent for Manhattan Construction, and Greer, with Henberg Construction, were reportedly involved in a street confrontation near the university building project. Greer’s trial is set for tomorrow morning.
Court house offices will be closed all day tomorrow per order of the commissioners adopted Wednesday evening before adjournment. Also noting Gustafson's big grab sale scheduled for the 12th and 7th.
Markets by Wire reports grain and provisions prices, local agricultural receipts, Kansas City figures, and a note on Lincoln's Birthday events. The piece also covers county bridge inspection plans, a donation party on the Leavenworth to Douglas line, and a local theater promotion for the holiday.
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