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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
4
Hoardley’s lists sale items and notes a lecture by Professor T Martin state lecturer for Fraternal Organizations. The talk is set for Tuesday evening Jan 15 1907 in the F A A Hall with tickets available from F Meyer Hoeffer at the corner grocery.
A fragment mentions a well dressed young man who is a patron of the City Pantatorium at 68 East Henry street. Other ads reference a $1 Safety Razor from Smith's News Depot and sweets at Mrs Prentice's Home Store 1105 Massachusetts Street. A Lawrence Transfer Co ad promises loans on property and notes a new front being added to a store building formerly Lown restaurant.
The Kansas University Mandolin Club and Chancellor Frank Strong will attend the K U Alumni banquet and concert in town. Tickets at Mundis drug store indicate strong turnout with hundreds already reserved for Bachelor theater seating. Program includes instrumental pieces and a humorous college sketch, with speakers from KU and local alumni.
W I Skinner is a candidate for the Dor iand Overseer of the Grand Lodge of the Suave of Kansas ADO UW. The session meets in Lawrence on Tuesday in February and is attended by 400 delegates. Skinner expects endorsement and renewed support as he has served on the Grand Lodge committee on appeals and grievances.
Deputy Sheriff Ray arrested Samuel Augustine and Charles Harmon in East Lawrence on a Santa Fe railway company warrant for stealing railroad ties. They were jailed overnight and arraigned before Justice Phillips. Trial set for Jan 11 at nine o'clock. Bond set at 100 dollars. Harmon posted bond, Augustine remained jailed.
Notice that the stockholders of the Griffin Ive Co will meet on Tuesday February 5 1907 at 2 pm at their Lawrence Kansas office to elect directors and transact any other business Milo Treworagy Secretary. A boy was found this morning at 1300 block on Ohio street.
Red Men notice calls members of Wakarisa Tribe No. S7 to gather at Odd Fellows hall Sunday at 1 p m for the funeral of Bro. Walter H. Edmondson. Joan Reyer, Suchen. Also ad copy urging better clothes and promoting Schulz tailor services and local shops.
The message announces a quilting service at 9 E Henry Callahan and Anderson with Bell 162. It notes the Knights and Ladies first regular dance of the year on Monday January 7 at Lo C F P Hall and urges public attendance. It mentions touch up of doors and furniture, Raymonds Floor Paint and Varnish, and Journal shop practices. It ends with roll toilet paper at Raymonds, a fixture free with a dollar’s worth.
Bob Ingalls a youth offender escaped from the Lawrence city lockup last night using a makeshift weapon passed through a south window. The jail's dilapidated condition is blamed for the breakout and calls grow for a new establishment or alternative prison arrangement.
The Library Board met with little business beyond a report on animal property and delivery items. A Cambridge Bible presented by Mr Grovenor was noted and supported, with thanks extended to Mr Gravesnor and Mrs Poehler honored for juvenile department maintenance.
Reports describe two vagrants arrested yesterday for railroad trespass who escaped after police attempted to detain them. Officer Carter, armed, warned them of penalties as they fled toward the county line, prompting fear and rapid movement past a rabble yard toward Topeka.
The article notes a cooking class for older girls at the high school with emphasis on practical work and care of the hour. It describes the broader industrial school work, sewing, aprons and heart‑held articles, and mentions weekly sessions from 18 to 20 pupils. The program aims to engage students in domestic arts and related crafts.
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