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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
Chicago forecasts indicate fair tonight with warmer air in the southeast. Friday will bring increasing cloudiness and a light NW wind. No significant wind speeds or precipitation reported in the readable text.
Roy Hill, a West Point graduate, will visit his mother for two weeks before entering active service in the Philippines with the regular army. The county treasurer announced receipt of $3,603.18 in state taxes for the county school fund.
Corinne Henderson suffered a bad accident yesterday afternoon at the skating rink when she fell and broke her arm, the same arm previously injured. Doctor reports the fracture is severe and she remains under care.
Dr D H Reding operates an eye ear nose throat practice limited to ENT care. Catarrh treatment and related results highlighted. Office hours until 5 with phone contact 513.
I B Bullene returns from eastern markets with goods for Innes wharf noting the financial flurry centers on Wall Street and panic appears past. Manufacturers show price reductions aiding retailers. Short sleeved lingerie waist and long gloves remain in demand as street suit styles shift markedly.
Judge Smart postponed the second trial of Ephraim Vaneil for poisoning his wife to March 23. A special venire of about fifty jurors will be drawn next Monday, deemed enough to form a jury after difficulties at the first trial.
Mr Crum recovers sufficiently to resume duties with Poehler Mercantile at Lawrence. Crum’s partner B M Parcel, who covered his territory, returns to Lawrence this morning. Mention of Ehrland Barteldes Sr C J Crum and High Men Ehrland in delivery notes.
The Athens council hosted a free evening of entertainment attended by a large crowd. The University Glee Club provided a decidedly good program followed by the K. A. boys who have been lively across the state. Solo numbers by Frickleton Teal Thompson and Snattinger were enjoyed.
Saturday night games feature M C A versus KU Juniors and UL Sophomores versus Turners. Haskell and KU Freshmen meet, with most contests at the Association building and one game at Turner Hall. The MCA KU Juniors clash kicks off the lineup.
High school relay trials in Lawrence involve Bulgarian student Sprinter Ootcharuff Shepard and teammate, plus Lawrence and Westport entrants. Kansas City March 13 at Convention Hall hosts state university teams in a championship relay with strong local interest and notable fast sprinters.
Hoyt, a Lawrence resident, will leave his 39 year mail clerk post on the Lawrence to Gridley passenger run at the start of next month. He may be replaced by Mr. Igle of Kansas City, as locals urge Hoyt to extend to 40 years.
Mrs. W J Gilmore hosts dinner with Mrs Rankin of Montana and Mrs Ed Mo Wilson of Lawrence. West Lawrence Baptist choir to be hosted by H L Raymond. George Washington evening planned by Unitarian church. costumes for children. Miss Carlotta Palmer to wed FE Detwiler in nearby town. Palmer daughter of Union Pacific superintendent. Founders Day at Phi Psi marks 52nd national and 32nd local anniversaries with alumni attendance. Members of the Music Club enjoy English music program and luncheon at Mrs James Mitchells on West Tennessee Street.
Purely personal items list residents visiting and traveling to and from Lawrence Kansas City Osborn Leavenworth Topeka and nearby towns. Names include Bates Aldrich Watkins Cooper Perry Stauffer Clearman Brown Perry Vivian Dillon Wheeler Brooks Morrison Sherman Kanaga Hoar and Cochrane with visits and weekend plans noted.
The Presbyterian church women offer an afternoon tea at Louisiana street home of Mrs J K Rankin and Miss Anna Fischer. The Athletic Tea company offers a Japanese cup and saucer with a purchase of tea or coffee Friday and Saturday. Subscriptions can be left at Smiths News Depot. Frank Weleham was fined 10 1/2 dollars in police court by Judge Menger for indecent conduct.
A notice suggests Fein's for gas mantles and advises consulting Schulz the tailor for a spring suit. It also promotes Straffon's throat and lung remedy as a cold season treatment.
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