Snow and cold wave reach Lawrence Kansas streets
Weather notes report a cold wave arriving as predicted, with sleet turning to snow over the weekend in Lawrence and heavy snowfall overnight. By Monday the weather is moderating. A Fountain Pen store in town highlights brands and a leak-proof guarantee. Also a notice on sale bills found in rural mailboxes violates postal rules and will be reported to postmasters.
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Weather Bureau
Lawrence
Fountain Pen
Fred Boyles
Sterling
Parker, Post, Waterman
Boyles
Mass
Ize
Baldwin man Frank Cowgill in district court case
In Baldwin District Court Monday Judge Smart reconvened the case of Frank Cowgill noted for past trouble. Cowgill, described as sane, has previously been jailed and sent to relatives back East. Reports say he has recently chased people with knives and axes, prompting the sheriff to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cowgill
Baldwin
Judge Smart
Cowgill
Jackson
Fine Sleighing Weather At Lawrence University
Heavy snowfall makes best sleighing in Lawrence with University students enjoying sleighing parties. Commercial club badges should be returned to M Newmark, executive committee chairman. Train No 102 on the Union Pacific was annulled due to snow. Friday and Saturday are Fruit Salad Days at Wiedemann's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
M. Newmark
Union
Pacific
Wiedemann’s
Wiedemann's
Tobacco prospects rise in Douglas County farms
Douglas County farmer speculates on starting tobacco due to favorable soil and climate similar to Leavenworth and Missouri river regions. He notes current prices at eighteen to twenty three cents per pound and that one man can tend six acres, suggesting Kentucky buyers would consider alternatives amid rider troubles.
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Douglas County
Leavenworth
Missouri
Atchison
Kansas City
Missouri River
Lawrence
Siberian Eskimo show draws crowds in city and streets
The Siberian Eskimo show at the opera house Friday and Saturday drew large crowds, with the street exhibition drawing the largest crowds. Spectators noted the peaceful dogs and a distinct Siberian odor from the street parade as attendants moved the sled through brick streets. Some urged cruelty charges for riders, though the dogs did not want to fight and pulled the sled all night.
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Opera House
Valentines Sell Strongly in Lawrence Markets
Lawrence dealers report Valentine sales were fully up to standard with many cards bought by children and some older buyers. Some valentines priced as high as five dollars and despite post cards, traditional valentines sold well. Post office notes more sent than received, likely due to undelivered Lawrence items.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Ill
Fruit Salad Adverts at Wiedenmanns and Boughton's
A. D. Weaver promotes trying the fruit salad at Wiedenmanns with new up-to-date post cards from Boughton's at 1025 Mass. Blooming plants are suggested as pretty valentines from Luther's.
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Boughton’s
Mass
Luther
Ouster suit filed against Montgomery county treasurer
Hal R. Clark filed an ouster suit in the supreme court against B. E. Stubblefield Montgomery county treasurer for a listed deficit of 4023 dollars. County commissioners seek to remove him after deputy charges followed by later deputy charges. Clark, a Lawrence visitor and law graduate, returns home after Topeka trip.
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Hal R. Clark
Waar
Montgomery County
Lawrence
Topeke
Supreme ‘Court
B. E. Stubblefield
Clark
Law
Stubblefield
Kansas Defeated Again by Tigers at Columbia 38 to 21
Sports brief notes Kansas University lost to Missouri in Columbia 38 to 21 marking a second defeat this season for the Jayhawkers. Other items include an apprentice notice for a milliner in Baldwin and exhibition talks by Prof. Griffith on upcoming evenings. Also announced are BUCH'S BAND 10th Annual Ball in February, Wiedemann's Chocolates promo, Carnations for sale, and Raymond's Liquid Meat Smoker advertisement.
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Kansas University
Tigers
Columbia
Jayhawkers
Purely Personal notes from weekend visits in Kansas
Many residents and visitors are recorded as spending the weekend or Sunday in cities such as Kansas City Topeka Leavenworth and Emporia. Names include J E Simmer George Lohman Jack Seymour August Weber Edith Stailey and Nora Barricklow among others. Other notes mention travel to New York City Denver and Ottawa with relatives and social engagements like Army Ball and Phi Delta Theta matinee.
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J. E Simmer
Eudora
George Lohman
Topeka
Jack Seymour
Kansas City
Frank Bangs
Karl Fischer
Emporia
Elizabeth Davis
Edith Stailey
Arthur Nelson
Smith Center
Lawrence
U August Weber
Harry ‘Chancellor
Wamego
E. E. Russell
Frank Wettach
Coffeyville
Nora Barricklow
Baldwin
George Palmer
Burling Heights
Reuben Rendlett
J. L. Brady
Louis. Bergman
New York City
Marie Lacey
Gussie
Louise Weber
Frances Dinsmoor
Fort Leavenworth
Brock Pemberton
Benne
C. E. Tuttle
Clara Krebbs
Earl Gafford
Oak Hill
J. K. Rankin
Edgar Bricken
Doane
Flossie Adier
Parsons
Helen Steviens
Chi Omega House
Helen
Nema Phipps
Gertrude Mossler
Ottawa
Ottawa Conservatory
A. Arps
Carl M. Pierson
Ed Pier
Jean
A. Pierson
Spring Hill
Kans
QO. Pierson
A. Samek
Sam Marks
A. M. Reynolds
Jefferson City
Mrs. Reynolds
O. Pierson
Guardian for Oehrle Appointed by Probate Court
A jury in probate court appointed Fred Oehrle guardian for J E Oehrle a farmer four miles south of the city. The brother filed the complaint citing unsound wind though some days his mind appeared clear. Oehrle owns 480 acres and faces a $3500 bond. Debrie did not oppose the guardianship. Last week for register: primaries approach with city hall hours and deadlines. Ottawa Herald notes vaccination studies at Kan State U and a playful college chaff during legislative session. Local ads for framing, postcards, and writing papers appear.
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Fred Oehrle
J. E. Oehris
J. E. Oehrle
Oehrle
Debrie
Fred Ochrle
Gas Price Equality Bill Stirred Kansas Folio Talk
Harry Kemp to lecture on February 23 at Fraternal Aid about a proposed bill to standardize gas rates across all users. The measure would forbid lower factory rates and require equal pricing for factories and households, potentially limiting wholesale factory gas supplies. Kemp, a noted poet, is expected to draw a large audience. Also an ad offers a paid up LC course with term phone contact.
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Y. MO
Fatsen Lus
Harry Kemp
Kansas
Pany
Reward for recovery of three steers from Bladen A. Shley farm
A $50 reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of three steers that strayed from the Bladen A. Shley farm on November 28, 1908. The animals described are one red, two roans, about three years old. Contact T. W. Ferguson, Route 2, Baldwin, Kansas, phone 261-H. A poem by Jarry Kemp titled A Kansan's Choice is on sale at Boughton's, 1025 Mass. Street. Also promotions for Fruit Salad at Wiedemann's and fresh marshmallows at Wiedemanno's.
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Bladen A
Jarry Kemp
Boughton’s
Mass. Street
Fred Harpster
M. A. Harpster
Martha A. Hier
John D. Hier
Douglas County
Mariel
Baldwin
Don Douglas
State of Kansas
Toewits
Newton Street
Orange Street
Monroe Street
County of
Douglas
State of
Kansas
New Lawrence
New ‘Hampshire Street
Lawrence
Warkers
HL Banning
Nan Vos
WAS SIX DEGRESS ABOVE ZERO
The mercury fell to six degrees above zero last evening and rose to sixteen above this morning, warmer than a week but cold due to heavy snow. The item promotes cleaning and dye services and offers coffee ice cream at Wiedenaun's, with details from a local daily notice.
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Business Directory
Attorneys-At-Law
L. H. Menger
Attorney-at-Law
Real Petals
Massachusetts Street
Phona 4
Barker
Omen Opera House
Ralph E.arnes
Leonard
Louisians
DR. & T. Gillispee
Omee
Cor, Wi
Mod Warren
Indiana
H. J. Chambers
M. Dy
C. J, Simmons
Jonee
Woodward & Co
W. Jone
la Gynecology
ALA Baniaine
Ohio Atreat
J. R. Bechtel
Chusetts Bt
Tennesnes Atreet
F. A Blair
Vermont
Bell
Rudolph
New Santa FE
New
Porrand
Kates
Sc Purday
Donnelly Bros
Liveryarabe Corner
New Hampabt
Winthrop Wrence
Kant Bits
Telephone
WM. T. Sinclair
Siancaciinatts
Jessa
Hackells
Oliver Tyee
Ageney
Bale
St. AM
Morrison
Mork Bios. & Gharp
Heuer
Qgeorge A. Banks & Son
Bowersock
Samuel E. Rork
George W. Hobart
A. Baldwin
Sloane
Tom Waters
Nott
Sala
Woodward & Co.'s
E. Jorgensen
Arctics
Fischer’s
Chicago
University of Kansas
Amy
Insane Man
Hurd
Ream
The
Home Book Co
Meno
Wiedemann'’S
Raymond's
Main. Street
James McCreath
Lewat
Bae
A. D. Weaver
Grace Turner
Hoadley’s
Waether
G. M. Woodhead
Home Improvement Club
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Abe
Miss Smercheck
Bertha Stewart
Griffith
Prof. Griffith
Buch
Fairfax
A. Marks’ Jewelry Store
Hick's
Green House
Elm Street
Bell Phone
Raymond
Beg
Innes, Bullene G Hackman
Guardian
Ottawa Herald
Blankattan College
State University
State Agricultural College
Kodak
Washington
the Home Book Co
Boughton
Nettleton
Thompson Bros
Stetson
Imperial
Kemp
Tennessee Street
Wiedeqnann’s
Wiedemanno’s
U. K
Pantaterium
St. Bell
Wome
Wiedenaun's
Tawren Daily Journal
J. Eriksen
Atlas Building & Loan Association
Eastman Kodak
Mt Woodward & Co
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