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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
3
Cloudiness and rain expected tonight with warmer conditions. Mortgage and loan offers with low interest rates around six percent and flexible payments appear beside home wiring and repair services. Palace of Sweets advertises molasses chips at one per pound. Smith's News Depot touts briar and Merschaum pipes in citywide stock.
An item notes a lecture at F A A Hall by Professor T Martin on January 15. It mentions fraternal meetings and a corner grocery sale at F Meyer’s huffer with free tickets. A religious service and a civic meeting are listed with local locations and a schedule of activities.
The page lists a collage of local items including a big game between Haskell and Y M C A, police court fines for railroad trespass, upcoming meetings of city council and library board, and business notices for Lawrence Transfer Co and a shoehorn shop. It mentions Dr Sarah E Carrethers, a sale of stamps, and a social at the university boys.
An old item reports a near fatal alley collision involving Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ray Mond on the way home from work. They escaped with minor injuries and property damage noted including a mashup of their t and household items. Local storefronts advertise goods and services nearby.
A garbled page fragment discusses need for more motor power and mentions a person named Mr AL. It references a detachment or staff action and an incident near a town, with unclear sequence and missing details.
The article outlines plans for a state convention with delegates elected by county, plus a civic drive for lodging during the event. It notes a February 24 start, a judge's expected arrival week, and local committees seeking citizen aid. J L Creider is the current Ground Master with no opposition.
The World reports the powder trust aims to influence the National Militia election on January 9 at the 71st Regiment armory. General Bird W. Spencer seeks reelection as general inspector of rifle practice in New Jersey amid claims of a profiteering conspiracy.
The funeral for Mrs. F Herrin was held this afternoon from the residence near Cape Girardeau after a Frisco wreck twenty miles north of here. About 200 passengers were aboard the damaged train. authorities say several are hurt and the extent of injuries is not yet known. Frisco officials secured a crane at the scene as rescue work continued.
The Knights and Ladies host the first regular dance of the year on Monday January 7 at L O O F Hall. Public is invited.
B. B. Martin and W. B. Critith of Vicksburg file in county court a bill against Yazoo City and Mississippi Valley railroad Illinois Central and Metropolitan Trust New York to declare fraudulent all bonds issued since 1884. Petition claims earnings of the road have been diverted.
For selling liquor, an ad ran in Jun. issue. The defendant Wiry Kas esi Male 3 allegedly sold liquor. A court hearing is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at FB church. The proceedings will be at Gakhil cemetery.
A garbled report mentions a reward and names Jeffersen and Anderson of Oklahoma in a tangled set of phrases. The text references a feud and a test of 600 dollars but lacks clear context or coherent events.
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