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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
4
Notice warns that the old windmill west of the city will be boarded and locked after plans to tear it down this winter unless citizens buy and repair it. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Permits and a key are available at the house for those who wish to visit. Also mentions the Windquest ice frontage on the Kansas river and gas company contact.
Textile shop lists prices for Silesia and canvas linings and skirts. Items include 12320 Silesia per yard at 15 cents, near Silk in black and colors, raize Canvas per yard at 12 inches, and Fancy Skirt Linings per yard at 15 cents.
The notice lists discounted underwear items across gender and size groups. It highlights union suits, ribbed vests and pants, wool vests, and children's fleece lined options with prices ranging from fractions of a dollar to several dollars.
Backman's glass blowers attracted large crowds yesterday with artistic displays and an educational show. Visitors received free specimens, while village schools will be admitted for 5 cents Saturday with a gift for each child. Meanwhile a steak theft spree caused four burglaries in North Lawrence as police arrested a suspect. Eli Huddleston, a pioneer and county figure, died aged 60 at his son's home. funeral Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Oak Hill cemetery.
Garfield Overstreet, jailed for a minor offense, escaped yesterday from Douglas county jail. He had been a model inmate and aided officers, with his term due to end Monday. The incident prompted an official inquiry and enhanced jail security. The report notes the breakout was mistaken for chickenpox. Also in the edition, a Lawrence bowling loss to Topeka is noted, and local ads promote Wilder Bros. shirts and discounted magazines at Smith's depot.
Friday January 5 features Hoadley’s Hour with A Bunch of Keys a farce noted for its enduring appeal. The article credits manager Botbnner with keeping the show fresh through renewed stories while audiences return year after year for the familiar title.
Weaver's notes prepared by Chancellor F H Snow at the University of Kanaan present Lawrence observations. The year featured warmer months January May August October and November with below average rainfall and deep snow. Average and extreme temperatures, wind, cloudiness and humidity are reported, including monthly highs and lows, frost dates, storm counts, and barometer readings. The report notes the warmest August and the coldest February, with specific dates and values. It also records wind directions and overall wind speed, plus rainfall, snow depth, fogs, and thunderstorms for the year.
Our stock of advice is limited but our Dry Goods and Carpets display the most complete ever shown in the west. The first sale of 1900 is in full swing with a tremendous quantity of seasonable merchandise. The offerings are the greatest ever presented to the people of this community. Early enthusiasm crystalizes in the following stocks.
Innes' forward looking buying avoids stagnation and preserves sales staff. The ad notes that with every cash 25c purchase customers receive one vote in the Willard piano contest, with tickets issued for each purchase at the store.
The Lawrence city council held a called session in the city clerk’s office with Mayor Gould presiding and ten councilmen present. Reports covered sewer extension petitions, law ordinance actions, police and street department accounts, tax refunds, and paving notices. The meeting set deadlines for equalization and bid advertisements, with notices for upcoming installations and club activities.
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