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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
4
OCR read fragments show contractors for sidewalks and cellar floors, a tailor advertising a spring suit, a remedy for throat and lung issues, and various names and addresses. Also mentions osteopathy school founder office hours and a listing for a black bear and a cigarette brand warning.
A near disaster yesterday afternoon exposed a fault in the water works phone line delaying alarm transmission. Fire engines finally reached Massachusetts street with full pressure after calling the brick plant to summon help. The water company plan to flood the main facing the fire helped avert a worse outcome.
The cattle market remains strong with gains of up to 10 cents, cattle supplies small this week and weather signals a further boost for fed cattle. Top steers at 5.75, many loads 4.90 to 5.50, cows and heifers at 3.40 to 5.15, Hereford heifers to 5.65, bulls 3.00 to 4.25, calves 3.75 to 6.25. Feeders show activity amid high corn prices, some steers moved to feeders at 4.10 to 4.60, stock steers 3.50 to 4.50. Hog market gains, narrow supplies, top 4.42 and bulk 4.15 to 4.40. Sheep and lambs liberal arrivals, prices mostly down 10 cents with good lambs 6.60 to 6.80, mediums 6.35 to 6.50, yearlings 5.50 to 6.20, wethers 4.80 to 5.85, ewes 4.00 to 5.00. Feeding yearlings sold yesterday at 5.35.
The report notes a cold night with a severe early wind that eased by morning, clear skies, and drifting snow not heavy. Farmers see the weather as hopeful, following rain moisture, a freeze, and snowfall. Thermometers show readings from 4 to 10 degrees above and below zero, typical for February.
Lillian Lindsay and Emma Cain, both teens, skipped school and boarded a Santa Fe train seeking life outside Bonner Springs Kansas. After parents alerted authorities, detectives found them aboard train No 17 in a Topeka area search and they were returned home later that day to Bonner Springs.
E T Fairchild announces the first semi annual dividend for 1908 of the school fund. The per capita apportionment is 46 cents, the largest February share since 1804. Kansas school population totals 503 870 with $210 080 20 distributed. Wyandotte leads with $12 916 52 from 27 02 school population. Stanton smallest at $00 06 from 296 children. Shawnee reports 16 869 pupils yielding $7 676 04. Morton county last to report. Douglas county census 7 33 apportioned at $3 603 18.
A fire at the Lyric Theater building yesterday heavily damaged B. Sweet’s stock room and insured property valued at 3000 dollars. Total loss in Pendleton's building estimated around 7500 pounds with building insured. fire origin remains unknown amid extensive waterlogged paper and sagging upper floors.
The Plymouth Baraca class of the Congregational church staged a district school program at their church last evening. Despite rain, about 400 attendees enjoyed old time costumes and humorous scenes with Sam Eliot as chairman and several performers delivering roles from teachers to four year olds. The show featured varied acts, piano accompaniment, a vocal solo, readings, and whistling. many could not attend, so the performance will be repeated next Wednesday evening February 26.
Yesterday morning a fire destroyed the store and residence of Mr. and Mrs. E I Vanhoesen at Willow Springs. Loss is about 4000 dollars with no insurance. Much household goods were saved. The old landmark had stood forty years. An entertainment and box supper were planned at Lake View school for Friday evening. Miss Erna Rudolph of Lawrence teaches at Oswalt home near Lake View. Mr and Mrs Vanhoesen Jr visited another house nearby. Piano recital announced at the downtown studio for the public.
G A Hamman eye ear nose throat specialist offers glasses fitting above Dick Drog store. Nanwaka Sunday school store hosts a literary program and taffy pulling Friday night with all invited. Gustafson’s promises activities and bright spots noted. Remnants of embroideries and ribbons featured at the Home store. Telephone Wiedemann for pure ice cream. two phones listed.
After a Lyric fire, several young Lawrence residents returned home wiser as crowds ignored warnings. Firefighters faced crowding and the rear area became jammed, hindering access while police intervened. Banks in Lawrence will close all day Friday February 22 for Washington's Birthday payrolls.
Ernest Moranville appeared before a Police Judge for drunkenness and received a jail sentence and fine. Lawrence Lyceum Course and White Brothers Quartette are noted in the report.
Mrs. Morrow entertained the Bridge Whist club this afternoon Miss Zerby will host the Sewing Club Friday afternoon Mrs C P Radcliffe has issued invitations for an afternoon of cards Monday February 24 Miss Pearl Treworgy visited Miss Effie Reading in Topeka and attended a theater party Miss Reading hosted guests including Miss Treworgy Mrs Goldtrep entertained boarders last evening with informal light refreshments Miss Tina Anderson hosted an informal fair in honor of her sister Elsie Anderson Prof and Mrs Engle and Mrs Clara Kanaga to entertain Allemania club Friday evening a George Washington party Howard McKenzie celebrated his tenth birthday with neighbor children A peanut hunting contest earned David Lufer 61st prize followed by an elaborate spread Mrs W C Payne hosted the Missionary Social Union executive committee last Wednesday eight churches represented amilax and carnations decorates each place a water color sketch On Buck’s Band boys annual dance in Fraternal Aid hall over 190 couples attended proceeds support band stands in south and central parks A Ladies Literary League musical evening at the Nicholsons home husbands admitted program led by Mrs Olin Bell performers included Henry Asher Eva Butler Nisa Kate Reynolds Mrs Shelley and a clever original story by Mrs Asher A course luncheon followed in the dining room Gustefson’s big ad announced
The Kaness Authors club holds its fourth annual banquet at the YWCA rooms in the Masonic Building Topeka on Wednesday evening. Eugene Ware acts as toastmaster with speeches by Judge Silas Porter Kansas Supreme Court Prof W L Bardick KS State University State Senator F Dumont Smith Rev 88 Estey First Presbyterian Rev C M Sheldon Central Congregational Mrs B B Smythe sings with Mrs R B HE Morehouse.
A cornet veil in soft tulle rises atop the bride, adding two to three inches of height and a regal profile. The veil centers on front puffed loops encircling the head, held by a delicate orange blossom wreath. Seen from front back and profile the crown enhances the white gown with queenly charm.
A magazine tip critiques cost barriers for Lawrence girls and offers a thrifty DIY hat plan. It suggests a millinery shape for 4, trim case finds for a feather aigrette at 3, ribbon at 1 per yard, two yards for a bow, and a bandeau trim for 50 cents, totaling 9.50 while noting self trimming and homecraft skills. Prof. E P Boos of Chanute, Kan., visited to purchase an A B Chase Grand Piano for his studio from Bell Brothers.
Warranty deeds list transfers: Harry G Sibiey and wife to Clara A Reid for 2500 covering part of the north 60 acres of BEY 35:12-19 totaling 36 acres. Henry Baker and wife to E P Forth for 3600 the south half of the BEY of 3-15-18. Edmund Cresaman and wife to P B Krom for 4700 the south 67 of east half of 8 E % of 29-12-19. The weather note, Gustafson sale tease, and Chile taste remark appear in the margins.
A Lawrence druggist questions medicinal value of sassafras tea and notes uncertain health benefits. Spring demand rises due to bark scarcity and picker shortages. Bark quality, root content, and February March usage advised. Vendors trade in corners under name galoop. prices rise from six cents to twenty five cents per pound.
Steven Hill of Weaver was in town today. Roy Hinman is here from Kansas City for a visit. Mrs. M. Cowles has returned from Kansas City. Mrs. R.A. Selegler has returned from Ottawa. Will Green left on a trip to Trinidad. Carl Gracber is confined to his house with rheumatism. Mrs. Clifford Furness and son Leu are visiting from Ottawa. Miss Bella Sinclair returned from Ottawa. Miss Margaret Cox returned home in Chanute after a visit. Mrs. As H. Baker returned to Kansas City. Miss Elsie Anderson visiting her sister in Topeka. Spide Bailey returned to Topeka after visiting at the Sigma-Chi house. Miss May Walton and Miss Merle Miller returned to Kansas City. Everett Hill of Louisville left for Shawnee. Miss Pearl Treworgy returned from Topeka. Miss Edith Rosa left for Chicago. Mrs. L. E. Sayre leaves for Seabreeze Florida. D. L. Rowlands and R. F. Protsch back from Topeka Masonic meeting. W. J. Weiser of Wichita here yesterday. Mrs. N. B. R. Dunning of Concordia to visit Mrs. C. P. Radcliff. Dunning en route home from St. Louis.
In Lawrence the city department set a long ladder from a building to the sidewalk blocking the walk to test superstition that walking under a ladder invites disaster. Passersby ignored the ladders only by climbing over the obstacles, with many joking about defying fate. An elderly man refused the street route, humorously citing superstition and his rabbit’s foot.
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