James Merys dies by own action at Lawrence
James Merys longtime janitor at the University of Kansas and custodian of the north college building died yesterday afternoon from a self inflicted gunshot wound in his home on South Kentucky Street. Despondency over ill health and job loss is believed to have driven the act. He had lived in Lawrence for many years after coming from England and had recently faced age related changes and rheumatism. He was found after the shot and died en route to his house.
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James Merys
University of Kansas
North College
Merys
South Kentucky Street
Lawrence
England
Insurance net cost test and varied policy claims
J I Griggs of Lawrence promotes Northwestern policies and promises to compare net costs with any rival. W M Bennett advertises wholesale magazine and book deals with delivery across Kansas. A J Griffin markets Raymonds gold fish for room decor. Coal and home supplies offered with prompt service to multiple towns.
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Northwestern
Lawrence
J. i. Griggs, Dist. Agt
Telephone Subscribers Directory Corrections Requested
January issue of the telephone directory seeks corrections in names addresses and numbers reported to the chief operator before January. It questions if you are reachable by telephone in town and notes business rates at 8 3 and 2 25 per month and residential rates at 6 2 1 75 1 50 and 2 per month within one mile of the office.
Carnegie exhibit draws 5000 visitors to KU museum
The $75,000 Carnegie pictures exhibit at the University of Kansas museum, displayed for the last two Britiths, packed today for return to the Pittsburg museum after drawing over 5,000 visitors and collecting more than 830 at the door. Educators praise its educational value and Lawrence, KU, and surrounding towns have shown strong interest in similar future loans. Prof. W. A. Griffin plans another West tour with future exhibitions to follow, expanding access to major art collections.
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University of Kansas
Pittsburg
Senniversity
Nebraska
Kansas City
Lawrence
W. A. Griffiti
the Fine Arts School
The
West
Olfier Galleries
Westermers
Winter Weather Cuts Prices Amid Sleet and Snow
Cold air dropped to about ten above zero with northerly winds and sleet that covered streets. a light snowfall followed easing pedestrians. The day remained cold but fair, hinting at pleasant weather soon. Advertisements note for Rent for rooms and board and China prices on display at the Journal office.
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Journal
Hoadley's victim dies in Chicago theatre fire
A survivor described the Chicago theatre fire tragedy. Miss Winifred Dangfelder of Jonesville Michigan perished in the disaster while visiting relatives in Chicago. Her companion also died in the blaze. The deceased was sent home for burial.
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G. WL. Curgan
Winifred Dangfielder
Jonesville
Michigan
Pickens & Siler replace Pickens & Myers at New York and Quincy yard
A public notice announces the coal and wood yard at the corner of New York and Quincy streets will be renamed Pickens & Siler after January 1. The yard is stocking fuel for Lawrence residents and invites orders by telephoning the Lawrence Paper Manufacturing Co. office. Also listed are dental services, loan offerings, bed and feather renovations, and life and accident insurance promotions from local providers.
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New York and
Quincy Streets
Pickens& Myers
Pickens & Siler
Lawrence
Biekuns
ROW. Siler
Public Installation and Local Notices
Public installation of officers of Washington post and affiliated groups at the Grand Army post rooms tonight. Knights and Ladies of Security to hold leap year dance January 4. City schools resume Monday. University of Kansas activities Tuesday. Local ads urge wild er Bros. hosiery and underwear, ophthalmic services, ice cream orders, and benzine for pyrography. Funeral for five year old Walter Erwin set for tomorrow. News brief includes weather, road conditions, lectures, magazine sales, and January meetings.
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University of Kansas
Notice of local deliveries and services in town
A few loads of cobs for prompt delivery offered by QO. L. Edwards on Warren Street with low cash prices. Coal and related goods available at good condition. Also an inquiry about Tucker for horse shows and a packing service by R. B. Bonar on Indians Street with phone contact.
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White,j. Underwood Mill
QO. L. Edwards
Warren Street
R. B. Bonar
Wedding and social notes from Baldwin and area
Miss Katie J. North and Dr. E N Farnham of Hope Kansas were married quietly at the bride’s home with Dr W A Quayle officiating. The couple will reside in Hope as Farnham begins a dental practice. Also reported are New Year card parties, visits, small town engagements, club meetings, weddings, and local society notes from Baldwin and nearby towns including Ottawa Topeka and Leavenworth with multiple social events and travel updates.
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Katie J. North
E N. Farnham
Hope
Kan
Kate North
W. A. Quayle
Kansas City
Funeral of Mrs Eggert Held at 11 O Clock
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Eggert will be held Tuesday at 11 AM from the home near Blue Mound bridge. Rev F Lenig of the First Methodist church will officiate with the church choir providing music. Mrs Eggert died after a fall while climbing stairs and is survived by her husband two sons and one daughter after forty two years in Douglas county.
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Henry Eggerst
Blue Mound Bridge
F. Lenig
First Methodist Church
Eggert
Douglas County
Mr. Eggert
Fire ordeal letters recount Chicago theatre horror
Congressman J. D. Bowersock received a letter from his son Fred J. Bowersock recounting the Chicago theatre fire. He describes arriving five minutes after the alarm and witnessing the terrible chaos including carrying the stripped body of a young girl for nearly two hours, a sight he says will haunt him for life.
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J. D. Bowersock
Fred J. Bowersock
Chicago
Soldiers Assemble for Company Reunion and Business
Attention to Co H Company I and all soldiers of the Spanish war to assemble at C W Smiths 732 Massachusetts street on Tuesday evening at 7 o clock sharp to confer on a program for the company reunion and other business to be held February 1904 by order of Captain Courtney J W Ottas first sergeant Beant. Roosevelt praises Panama unity but The Nation cites a correspondent blaming soldiers for the revolution. Members of Lawrence camp No 795 M W of A invited to annual entertainment January 4 with supper speeches and installation of officers. Camp 78 reports a booming year and elections. One Million Men for Milwaukee. Charles Luove fined in county court for disturbing the peace. Pringle to appear for preliminary hearing. Services at United Presbyterian church tomorrow. Full moon tonight. Wanted three more wheel and walking boys to deliver packages before and after school. Report Monday at 7 AM Varsity Pressing club 156 Warren street.
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C. W. Smith’s
Massachusetts Street
Courtney
J. W. Ottas
Birst
Roosevelt
Panama
New York Tribuna
Isthmus
Seven Ten
Panatma
Colon
Lawrence Camp
M. W
A. L. Harris
E. W. Wilson
A. Grifith
Varsity Pressing Club
Warren Street
Two telephone systems opposed by Lawrence business men
Lawrence residents express strong opposition to a second telephone network. James Donnelly, a liveryman, voices support for one system and cites satisfactory service as reason to keep it single. The piece also notes a quiet marriage announcement in Topeka. Louise Smith and Eugene Sallee wed with immediate family present and plan a eastern wedding journey.
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Lawrences
James Donnelly
Liveryman
Lawrence
Smith
Topeka
Miss Smith
Bethany College
State University
Mr. Sales
Sallee
Emporia
Cunninghaw
Kun
Mrs. Salles
Has kell girls to meet Lawrence high in weekend game
Excerpt notes a basketball contest scheduled Saturday evening between the Has kell girls and the Lawrence high school girls. The piece also mentions a watch night party held Thursday with guests in costume including Uncle Sam Death Night Sambo and Dinah, a cake walk won by Mag Mc Cauley and Robert DePoe, and two new pupils arriving from Anadarko and White Eagle in Oklahoma.
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Uncle Sam
Sambo
Dinah
Mag McCauley
Robert DePoe
Anadarko
Oklahoma
White Eagle
January Council Meeting Promises Urgent Franchise Debates
The 190 council opens for the year Monday night with waterworks and a new telephone franchise ordinance on the agenda. Some councilors push for quick action while others favor further study. Also noted are church services at First Methodist and ongoing efforts to clear snow from sidewalks amid city life.
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Ww. A. Guenther
C. E. Learnard
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QuaweNacse
Prin
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Giblia
Amerean Steel
Arkett
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Rutter
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Kansas
Raymond
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Cherokee
Osage City
Burlingame
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
A. J. Griffin
Woodward & Go
Carnegie
Hoadley's
Ober’s
Wheeler
Massachusetts
Lawrence Paper Manufacturing Company
Main
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Peter Staufer
Alfre Whitman
Eldridge House Block
Ehan Topeka Renovating Co
M.D. Merchants Nation Dis
T. Ag T. Bank
Lect of
Washington Post
G. A. KR
WRC
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army Post
Knights and Ladies of Security
Dr. Owen
Mass
W. M. Hennett
Room 7
Ony
Wilder Bros. Jamuel
Wiedemann
Walter Erwin
Tof Me
W. 4
Erwin
Hue
Weluck
California
Louis Toelder
New York
Euiurp Fruit Farm
Bridge Street
Jayul Hys
New York City
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Smith's News Jeput
Tucker
Winthrop and
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Kates
Business College
Lawrence Gas Co
Board of Education
J. A. Spaulding’s
A. D. Weaver
Cor
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Innes
Hackman
Kate
Edna Dinsmoore
Irma Frankle
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Alice Spaulding
Burlington
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el Reno
T. H. Chalkley
Ethel
Harold Chalkley
Sidney Juleson
Ottawa
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Bert Thompson
Chancellor Strong
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M. A. Knox
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Frank Strope
St. Joe
A. D. Mackey
Phi Betta Theta
Theodore Poehler
Alma Poehler
Iowa
Ben
Louis Blaul
Helen Tremper
Seattle
Washington
Claudia Pendleton
FM. Benedict
Round ‘Table Club
M. G. Manley
Louisiana Street
May Landis
Virgie McCrory
Olathe
Maud Tweed
Charles Wiemaan
St. Louis
Alton
Ilinois
H. C. McIntire
M. D. Greenlee
Greenlee
Kretzsinger
San Diego
Cal
Litt
Medicine Lodge
Sherman
Joplin
Abilene
Hausslman
Fitzpatrick
This City
Ernest Havens
Leavenworth
Mrs
J.a.spaulding
Resiew Club
Boyd
Kentucky Street
C. F. Squires
Percy Hilliard
Manhattan
Maude Sprague
Ida Uncapher
Raymond's
First
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J.P. Coffman
Philo Jewett
Missouri
Raymond’s Prug
Fred Bowersock
Kuo
Milwaukee
Learnard Charles Luove
C. O. Pringle
United Presbyterian Church
W. H. Lytle
Louise Smith
Haskell
Haskell Girls
Lawrence High School
Ford
Frank Leuig
Lawrence Pantatorium
Gray
E P. Keefe
E City Express
Picnic Pardea
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Stean
Obera Wi
Universal
Jaedicke
Cleland
W. W. Cleland
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