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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
5
The record notes fair and colder conditions for Kansas tonight and Tuesday. A brief weather report mentions a forceful wind in the last 24 hours and light precipitation with an 0.08 inch total, indicating modest snowfall or rain.
A Saturday night gang quarrel ended in gunfire when a revolver dropped in front of Charlie Jenkins place at 4 am Sunday. The noise caused a major alarm as locals spread word of a wife shooting, but the sheriff and marshal failed to confirm any such act. The group dispersed after the discharge as investigators pursued details.
B D Mason a well known Lawrence citizen died at 3 o clock this morning after a severe stroke of paralysis. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. He lived in Lawrence for many years and was among the town's best known residents.
Newly elected county officials will assume duties next Monday. W. H. Banning joins as Democrat in the courthouse, with E. F. Woods as deputy. W. R. Green becomes county clerk with Geo. F. Loxman as deputy, and Lloyd Lawrence is register of deeds with Miss Elsie Armstrong continuing as deputy for a month. Other elected officials include Hugh Means Henry Asher Tom Harley Lloyd Duffee, with K. J. Holdy starting a second term next October and C. Q. Bowman's term as county superintendent beginning in May. One board change sees T. I. McClelland replace G. H. Brune. Albert Walters is re elected, preserving board balance.
Local note announces Lena Badbey, teacher of China painting and water color, operating a studio in the Peoples State Bank building. It references 1909 diaries calendars and blank books from Home Book Co. and highlights the studio's location and offerings.
Miss Lucy March presided at a delightful Saturday afternoon gathering honoring Miss Margery Wilber. About thirty six guests enjoyed sewing and conversation with pink carnations and ferns set as the color scheme and a two course luncheon served.
The Salvation Army plans nationwide fundraising this week with kettles and tambourines to aid Sicilian earthquake sufferers. Captain Harriet Dunton reports representatives will be stationed everywhere to collect donations. A Lawrence event hosted by Mesdames Gorrill Harshey and club members featured a three course luncheon and Christmas decor as part of the relief effort. A Leap Year wedding proposal story is also shared, noting the bride proposed and the fiancé accepted, a fact kept quiet by the bride.
A fragment notes a captain standing for the greatest cause on earth aiding suffering humanity. The tone emphasizes charitable leadership and steadfast resolve in helping those in need.
Lawrence profile notes Harry Riggs son of Judge 8 A Riggs named to a three man commission by Metropolitan Trust and two New York firms to examine books and appraise a 2000 mile railroad company operating in Georgia and Alabama. Also mentions social items, club meetings, a Christian Science lecture, police court fines, and local businesses.
Noted author Norman Duncan departs for the East to dramatize The Mother for a famed American actress. He plans a Holy Land trip for material, has magazine stories in Harper's forthcoming issues, and continues to gain renown with his human, acclaimed works.
The local Y M C A basketball team hosts the Chilocco Indians from Okla Indian School on tour. The visitors boast a strong record on their nationwide trip while the Y M C A squad has practiced hard to halt the Indians winning streak.
George McKellar aged 47 died Saturday from a disease complication. Funeral held this afternoon at 2 from 1309 New Jersey Street. Survived by wife and five children. Community notes report G A R and W R C installation event, a New Year gift wagon of provisions from Sunnyside, and Pleasant Hour Club's ninth annual meeting with varied performances and speeches.
School resumes today with the bell at 7 30 signaling the start of classes. University and high school students travel back from homes as express wagons and hacks return to routine service. Two boys quarreled over who would get his suit pressed first, but both left with pressed suits. O K Pantatorium 830 Mass Bt Bell 500 Home 7
Kathryn Osterman pleased Saturday audiences with a light hearted performance in The Night off the Play at Lawrence. Alice Hohe helped dramatize the piece, and crowds flocked possibly drawn by the $1 000 Directaire gown making its first appearance, though the show drew mixed critical remarks on drama though praised for wholesome humor.
The Centenary revival reports strong turnout with two score souls at the altar as meetings run nightly this week. The Holy Ghost and Rev G B Howard are praised for leading the revival efforts at North Side. Attendees are urged to attend the 7:30 opening and stay through closing.
A promotional pitch extols multiple life goals as unreachable now but attainable via a systematic stock-ownership plan. It urges subscribing to shares in an association and keeping up monthly payments, claiming it will become a habit and yield 8 percent dividends compounded semi annually.
An advertisement touts a self filling self cleaning fountain pen with claims of superior merit over rivals. It invites readers to see the product at Boyles 725 Mass Street, and mentions Hurd’s fine writing papers, j Hume Book Co, Raymond’s Drug Store hot water bottles and syringes, and Sheahan’s Good Motto Post Care sold in Lawrence at Bouton’s 1025 Mass Street.
Wood Ward & Co. sells DeMeri dor Cream in a large aluminum jar for 25 cents. The product has a pleasant odor and is marketed as a greaseless skin protection option.
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