Incsive repairs and additions billed for 1908
A list of repairs remodeling and additions completed in 1908 including FS Hester $250 James Donnelly $150 Mze Dsichmas $750 AL Selig $49 M Newmark $150 Fischer's store $259 W F March $55 M Robinson $1,500 JG Haskell $200 DS Alford $75 Merchants National Bank $200 W K Stubbs $300 L Bojtom $490 Mre Unibank $803 Merchants Athletic association $7,100 Agnes Grey $375 Frank Doane $4,000 Gracket Bros $2,309 Wa Betz $4,? 0 Vigroo Jones $2,620 J K Ravkin $250 T Collins $60 E Price $300 Mrs W Zerby $30 C W Smith $450 Ed Charlson $650 Mrs Righter $4 5 vau Prof MW Sterling $82,709 AD Hill $76 0 Lr WC Payne $3,500 2 W Cone $60 Willard Brows $430 WC Bergman $400 F Herrington $600 Mrs & W Woodward $4 9 J N Roberts $600 ous Rute Strass $1,000 WH Kelly $1,336 D J Post $1,100 Saxman $175 Harvey $750 ida) Learnard avenues $259 J AL Anderson $1,? 0 GA Banks $100 Mrs Grey $145 I Jardson Park Street repairs Sirs Eisworth $400 La Cosse $700 Moore $100 Wo Lergman $1 4 Appersun $? 0 Kumbali 0 0
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FS Hester
James Donnelly
JG Haskell
DS Alford
Merchants National Banks
W K Stubbs
L Bojtom
Mre
Unibank
Merchants
E Price
W Zerby
C W Smith
Kentucky Street
Ed Charhson
Mrs Righter
MW Sterling
Louisiana Street
AD Hill
WC Payne
Ake Christian Bible School
Cone
Willard Brows
Wattsa Street
WC Bergman
F Herrington
Mrs & W Woodward
J. N Roberts
New Hampshire
Ous
Rute Strass
Kantucky Street
Kelly
Teonessan Street
J Post
Vermont Stract
Saxman
Missouri Streat
Harvey
Bios
Learnard Avenus
AL Anderson
Henry Street
Miscellaneous Town Improvements Reported in City Work
The Journal notes widespread improvements enriching the town including sidewalk and street work, water and gas mains upgrades, and new electrical plants. Contractors estimate misc improvements from 3000 to 8000 dollars per project, with total odds and ends around 150000 dollars. Buildings along streets gain updated infrastructure and new lights. A tower in Pinckney Street area and another near Pennsylvania Avenue are under construction. The Christian church and Harding cigar factory remodel have enhanced local facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenneases Street
Pennsylvania
Christian Church
Harding Cigar
Mia HB Ober
Vermont
Ohin
Mastachusens Street
Warren
Berkeley Streets
Winthrop Streat
Bai
Warren Street
Posictkee
United States Congress
New Hampshire
Winthrop
Pat Hamlin
Vermont and
Henry Streets
Missouri & Kansas Telephose Company
Tor Y McA
Lawrence
Kansas City
Suitwells Orient Railroad
Racline
Belisf
Aoa
Lawrence Year of Growth and Construction Projects Rise
The year brought extensive remodeling and new department additions by Fitch Bros and Wilder Bros, with Hutchings & Young and Henry Albaugh properties to be sold to Gixi. Expansion included electric lights for the Sacts Po depot, a new parkfront project, and new offices at the Kaw Valley canning plant, brick and lumber industry growth, widespread paving plans, and a large Fourth of July Elks celebration boosting the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Iroituce
Fitch Bros
Hutchings & Young
Henry Albaugh
Coul
Gixi
Wilder Bros
Ata
Jagudry
Mesa
Sacts Po
J L Morrie
Lawrence
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Lincoln
Neb
Topeka
Kansas City
Oather Places
Jobo Hermann
Kaw Valley
Poehler Mercantile Company
Journal
Carter
Santa Fs
la Junta
Colorado
Chanute
Gracber Bros
United States
Kovernment
Ft. Riley
Barteldes & Co
South Africa
RC Johnston
Maine
The
Elks
Hera
Elka
1903 Prospects A Look Into The Future
Article projects Lawrence growth in 1903 with new Hawk Hall building at Havkall and farm expansion. Anticipates university of Kansas additions, a new state courthouse project, and progress on other public works though full completion within the year is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Havkall
State Legislarute
University of Kansas
Court House
Brown Parish Lumber Company Drives Local Prosperity
The Brown Parish Lumber Company, a leading Lawrence firm, has expanded steadily under new management. A 10 percent lumber price cut boosted sales across town, attracting farmers and townspeople. The firm added farm implements, light vehicles, and coal, achieving broader trade and planning further expansion into the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Brown Parish Lumber Company
Grm
Managment
Growne Parish
Lawrose
Brown Parish
Mach Wade
Brown+Parish
Brown-Parish
Fim
Acd Ie
Brown-Parish Lumber Company
Frm
Shearer & D's Big Business Surge At Theaters
The article notes Shearer & Co expanding operations during the year, driven by progressive methods in theater management and exhibition. It highlights steady growth across all tracts and venues as the firm broadens its reach and workflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shearer & Co
Puerto Cabello Voting Confusion S E S
Voter confusion surrounds ballots in Puerto Cabello amid unclear instructions. Local officials address questions about eligibility and voting procedures as residents seek guidance on a likely local election.
Engine toots a hymn in a misty night
Fragmentary OCR prose describes an engineer and a locomotive whistle as music. The imagery centers on a night scene with instruments imagined as the engine sounds, a wistful mood, and a hint of a beloved presence guiding the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein Calliope
Bern
New York
Ptr
New Stamp Envelopes to Come in Varied Shapes
Washington dispatch reports the postoffice plans new stamped envelopes in 1, 2, 4 and 5 cent values. Designs will differ in shape elliptical rectangular round and square to avoid confusion. Full details not yet settled. Also includes London Times extract quoting Emperor William on freedom for thought religion science, but not self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postofica
Seno
Washington
New York Tribune
Halser Wilhelm
London Times
William
Gor Ute
CHOWFA''S LOVE NOTES AND OTHER MIDNIGHT GOSSIP
A garbled column recounts misfiled love letters claimed to be from a royal, with references to Miss Marielle G and Prince of Siam. It notes public display of the letters, reactions from reporters, and a Washington World clipping about Senator Clark, plus odd academic curiosities about an Ann Arbor plant and a spy tale fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
New York World
Tseon
Chirk
Montana
Priucison
Thiapian
Senator Clark
Mowersuck
De Wet’s War Story and the Three Years’ War Book Notice
A New York Times Express review discusses Christine Rudolf De Wet’s Three Years’ War as a declaration that the Boers fought valiantly from start to finish. It lauds De Wet, cites his obstinacy at Paardeberg, and praises Kroger and Gladstone as key figures framed by the author’s wartime epic Extracts From On the Tranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Rudolf de Wet
Ty Lia
Charles Scribner's Sons
New York
Madami Express
Cranfe
Paardeburg
Lord Robes
Kroger
Cray
Gildstone
de Wet
God
De Wet complains of misrepresentation after surrender
General De Wet denounces broken promises given to Prinsloo and his men upon surrender. He says British assurances about property safety and return to home districts were not honored, prisoners moved to Cryton, and civilians faced harassment as Boer forces kept fighting to the war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salishe
Aneral de Wet
Ish Deviel
Gur
Bor
Prinsloo
Cryton
Botts
Me de Serbes Roburts
de Wet
Wet
Phaenet Bey
BOWEN'S PLUCKY STAND NEAR VENEZUELA CRISIS
A garbled account recalls Bowen and ministerial debates on Venezuela, with passages referencing President Harrison, Cleveland, and Congress. It mentions naval and diplomatic strains, U S moves, and public opinion shaping policy. Also described are wartime era fears, wages, and labor topics amid global tension.
Disorder in Castro Victory Sparks Widespread Alarm
A chaotic scene unfolds as rioting forces led by General Matos surge through towns near Castro, with rebels clashing with white civilians. The march continues toward Com, as troops struggle to control the crowd and prevent further violence amid a tense standoff.
Fragmented OCR Notes From Local Page Segment
Fragmented OCR text shows jumbled phrases and names with no clear event. Content mentions places like Hyena Wootsd and Aptos heat, plus scattered references to dates and people, but lacks a coherent report or identifiable incident to summarize.
Fragmentary Vague Note on Lured Theer and Sword of Narwhal
A garbled text fragment discusses a queer condition and a pastor title, mentioning Mier, emigration, and growth of chiel. It references a church ornament and the Narwhal Sword as a large tooth, claiming it can reach ten feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mier
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Tenee
Iyer
Sehr
Brown-Parish Company
Shearer &D'S
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Coleg
Diller
Jenin
Engineer Toots
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Royal Viettor
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G+ man
Mia
Iran
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Poina
Uhrtet College
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Querus
bin Eonioe
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America
Shige
Tritus Schlotterback
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mien
Bowen
Venezuela
Herbert Woleat Tewer
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Iney
Abe
Bower
Vicki Tae
Harrison
Cleveland
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Uuttel Staten
Morysin
Harie
York
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Baltimore
Anfak Turthonsind
Wade
Ueshana
Finta
Itivajes
Jae Land
Japan
Wyoming
Didi
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Mayest
Tod
Ely
Pepin
Amey
Aide Lyall Tage
Lona Bom
von Reir
Weston Farner
Yanied Shott
Bieppe
France
Castro
Srisohel
Matos
Com
Matow
Dirty Cal
Aptos
Dunn
Ted
President Hill
Pest
Tao
MME
Toattiv
Cooelsta
Hatin
Boon
Johorm
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