05 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
1
Francis Brown purchases Lot 4 in Hoefords Addition and plans an upscale modern house. The town notes it as the only addition with exclusively modern homes. Various market snippets and local notices follow, including church preaching plans and family births.
Wreckage with the steamer City of Panama name washed ashore Wardell Beach California coast. The ship sailed December 31 from San Francisco for the Isthmus of Panama with 56 to 60 aboard including Dr Henry Waldenor and several prominent Westerners. Officials doubt a wreck, suspect surf driven off course in a northwest gale. further sightings reported January 1.
From 1996 to 2007 Gustafson repaired one hone and numerous smaller items, a feat celebrated as a noble community effort. Broer praises the record while newspapers note the public response to Gustafson’s dedication to routine repairs.
Lorry Gi dures reports a major sale involving the 1000 block on Mas street and the old Wimbell place in the southern city, plus eight adjacent acres, for twelve thousand dollars. C McCracken of Barton Kansas will relocate in connection with the transaction.
The Journal expands its jobs in engraving and invitations as Old English script makes a comeback among printers and engravers. Lawrence House hosts Sunday dinners. Sterling Fountain pen advertises a clean standard pen. Boyles' at 725 Mass St invites customers to view power washing and guaranteed service from Kennety and Mrnst.
Prof. Geo Simpson from Kansas City is selected to lead the music department at Baker University Baldwin filling the vacancy created by the death of Frank N. Dian. Simpson comes highly recommended by the faculty and has taught at several leading schools.
A bomb blast at the Street National Bank in Philadelphia injures patrons and staff and kills several. Witnesses describe chaos as vaults and desks are wrecked, and a suspect exits as police cordon the area. A clue found links to Garner Iowa with the name I Steele on a clothing tag.
The body of Br. dosti dappinesta, a Cartier chancetle of the Unis who died in Los Angeles last Sunday, arrived in Kansas City yesterday. The funeral was held this morning at eleven o clock from the Armour chapel with the university board of regents and faculty in attendance. The university trustees express gratitude for his service to the University of Kansas and the state.
Readable bits mention a longstanding paper, reader quotes by Jearnsley, and a cookbook. Several advertisements note sales at local stores including Weaver and Keeler, with references to kitchenware and recipes.
A fragmented wire service style snippet hints at a Swedish link in a theatrical or musical production with a figure named Ole Olson and mentions a Monday appearance at a venue called Hoversuck Upers. The text is garbled but suggests this act aims to stand out in production or performance resumé.
Readable bits mention a pleasing voice and musical gems linked to Sweden with phrases like Open Your Mouth and Shut Your Eyes and Northland Lullaby. The text appears as partial fragments without a clear story or full context. No identifiable person or date is confirmed.
The Hiawatha Cafe offers Sunday dinners priced at 25 cents, with multiple menus showing the splendid meals. While menus vary weekly, the dinners are consistently good and represent the cafe's Sunday offerings.
A man last seen six years ago left for the east and is believed to have lived in Philadelphia or Boston. When present, he was a peddler of patent medicines and is described as thirty five years old.
Plymouth area churches announce services. Christian Bible school at Yatham, divine worship at 10:00 am. Plymouth Congregational led by Rev. Wm. W. Bolt holds morning worship at 10:30 with Lord's Supper at 3:00 and sacramental reception of members. Evening services appear to be absent. Christian Science holds Sunday service at 11:00 am with Wednesday meetings and local reading room hours. All are welcome.
Kansas Supreme Court upholds city's victory in the Rhode Island Street paving dispute. Justices affirm Judge Smart's decision and reject challenges by Clarke and others who claimed irregularities in the pavement order. The lengthy writ battle ends with Lawrence retaining control of the project and costs.
The First Methodist Episcopal church will hold Holy Communion tomorrow morning. In the evening Pastor Dr. Frank Lenig will preach on St Paul’s Quarrel with Veterans Barnabites. Diunky scholar Tom and Epworth Heiggay at U2GU are invited to attend.
The United Presbyterian Church in Pueblo invites all to worship at 10 00 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with a New Year motif evening titled Harvest Time. Watchings begin at 9 00 a.m. Young People's meeting at 7 00 p.m. Monday regular meeting at 10 o'clock in the M C building with members to attend and arrange star placements at the meeting.
Sunday worship scheduled at 11 a m and 7 45 p m. A weekday Ep worth Leacow service listed for 7 p m. Prayer meetings are planned Wednesday and Thursday nights at Bernt Sebubert, pastor.
A crowded Sunday program at St Luke's A M E Church and related congregational events across multiple denominations. Preaching, Sunday school, youth groups, and revival meetings are announced, with speaker Rev Colt Ruangven and Rev J M Brown among others.
The supreme court heard arguments on a motion for a new trial in the Bleakly Atwood case with Toe dugi aiding Mrs. Bleakly. Judge Smart had previously ruled against retrial, prompting an appeal to the high court. The proceedings followed a prior supreme court decision.
Local society items list residents and guests visiting Kansas City Ottawa Perry Topeka and Lawrence with names such as Barker Newman Branscomb and Smith. Travel moves include trips to Liberal Colorado Chicago and Reading plus a marriage in Winchester and a missionary reception for Barret in Topeka.
Classifieds note rent for rooms and a white Jersey cow lost in Clinton area. Gustafson and Berger bowling teams competed with Gustafson winning. YMCA reports one day membership gain and a boys meeting at the Association building. Funeral notice for Walter Edwinsen requested. Railway labor advisory invites applications with strike implications mentioned. Brinkerhoff of Union Pacific signs off.
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