Real Estate Transfers From Local Records
Chas B Kincaid and wife transfer to Walter B Smith a parcel at Elm Street and Law rence for 500 dollars. Robert Anton and wife transfer to Henry Thorean a 408 of 8 of 6 H421 for 4000 dollars. Geo Y Johnson and wife transfer to H H Carr the part of section four of the northeast quarter of section twelve, twenty, lying north and west of the Wakarasa River for 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Kincaid
Wat
Smith
Elm Street
Lawrence
Robert Anton
Henry Thorean
Geo. Y. Johnson
H. H. Carr
Wakarasa River
Pickens & Siler take over coal yard name
Notices list Lawrence fuel yard changes and local services. Pickens & Myers is renamed Pickens & Siler with full stock and prompt orders at Telephene 16. Various ads urge bed feather renovation, dental services, rent and sale notices, undergarments, and magazine orders.
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New York and
Qualey Streets
Pickens & Myers
Pickens & Siler
Lawrence
Telephne No
O. D. Pickens
F. W. Siler
Northwester n policy comparison promoter in Kansas
The Northwestern offers over two hundred life policy varieties and guarantees to compare net costs with any company. J R Griggs, district agent, promotes magazine and paper subscriptions and wholesale rates. Wm Bennett handles orders in Lawrence Kansas, offering savings from 10 cents to 7 dollars and promising to duplicate any club offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Old
Pew
Lawrence
J. R. Griggs
Dist
Agt
Ww. M. Bennett
Jackson Block
Kansas
Treasure fears linger over bond issue for Bridge street project
Reports suggest unknown diggers may drill for the bonds in question during last night. The Kansas attorney general weighs possible reissuance of 850000 in bonds for the Bridge street project as only about 83000 could be legally issued. County commissioners express doubt over acceptance by a Chicago firm and await developments. Officials defend the preliminary Rock fill on Bridge street and note Union Pacific work proceeded without contracts. Observers watch Fraternal Aid building work in mid winter while the library board held a brief routine meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Petty
Quincy
Bridge Street
Vermont
Eodora
Wakarusa
Board of County Commissioners
Chicago
Union Pacific
Mystery digs at E Collins new houses in Lawrence
In Lawrence a brick double house once tied to a Sisters school was torn down to build modern homes by E Collins. Digging at the site sparked treasure rumors and speculation about old secrets. Collins sought clues but no light emerged. Also noted: Grant township seeks state aid to recover from past losses, and local notices on funeral, weapons repair, politics, and stray items in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Collins
Lawrence
Collins
Pleasant Weather Continues with Mild, Bright Day
Pleasant weather persisted with a shift to northwest winds and cooler but sunny conditions. The weather bureau forecasts uncertain conditions for the next day or two and suggests possible rain or snow for this part of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Kansas
The Power Behind the Throne at Bowerysock Opera House
Amusements promotion for tonight features Miss Katherine Willard in The Power Behind the Throne. The star and play are highly successful with elaborate scenery and costumes drawing local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Willard
Bowersock Opera House
Bowerlock Opera House
Edward C. White
Theodore Kremer
Edwin Caldwell
Woodward & Co. Drug Store
Frank E Tib bets dies of mouth cancer at Weaver
Obituary notes Frank E. Tib bets dies yesterday at Weaver from mouth cancer. Funeral held today at Weaver. remains moved to Eudura for burial. Also listed are notices about stenography teaching, a public dance, health updates, magazine ads, a Las Palmas Plantation directors meeting, and local business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Mitchell
Indiana Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
Frank E. Tibbets
Weaver
Eudura
Las Palmas
Lawrence Men Oppose Second Telephone System
Lawrence business men express opposition to a second telephone system in the city. G. M. Falley J. Wy Robertson and A Boicourt favor one system citing additional expense. B. L. Charlton also supports a single system noting higher costs for users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
G. M. Falley
Lawrence ‘House
J. Wy. Robertson
A. Boicourt
Social News Roundup From College And Nearby Towns
Mrs Ernest Selig and Mrs A L Selig left for Mount Vernon Ohio after weeks with their son in law and daughter. Wesley Loomis arrives from Chillicothe Missouri to join the Phi Psi party and reenter KU. Jon Ramsey comes from St Louis for the First party and visits friends. Maude Cook and others spent the day in Kansas City. Margaret Weiss returns from Topeka. Mr and Mrs N W Owen travel to Atchison to stay with son in law Daniel Philips. Owen is elderly and a paralytic. Degree of Honor Lodge No 31 entertained AU W Lodge No 174 in Dicker’s hall with dancing and supper. About 100 attended. Prof and Mrs Charles Skilton back from New York and at home on Ohio street. Friday Evening Whist Club hosted by Dr and Mrs J W Q O Beyon. Y M Yost and son Glen visit Prof E Haworth. Mrs E J Madden visiting daughter Mrs Albert Glathart returns to Mays City. Olt Bell travels to Topeka on business. W B Brownell in Topeka on business. Mrs Witter travels to Ottawa on business. Edna Buon returns from Chanute where she visited Waller and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Selig
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Mis
A. L. Selig
Wesley Loomis
Chillicothe
University of Kansas
Jon Ramsey
St. Louis
Ord Clingman
Emmit Holland
Kansas City
Margaret Weiss
Topeka
N. W. Owen
Atchison
Daniel Philips
Dicker's Hall
Witter
Ottawa
Edna Buon
Chanute
Charles Ulrich
Richmond
Ind
Mabel Harber
Emporia
Jane ‘Thomas
Roy Hoskins
McLouth
Dread Club Lids
Endsley Jones
Modern Lace
Hugo Ketels
Martha Malapert
Nettle Newmark
Osagee City
J. On
Nolloway
F. A. Wood
J. B. Jewett
Local notices and social updates from Topeka area news
A collage of social notes and laments from Topeka including travel updates. Spalding ads repeat 30 and 75 cent caps at 25 cents. Residents Mr and Mrs Murphy enter a hotel. Various locals announce moves, visits, and parties. Invitations issued for a Sigma Chi party, club meetings, and church social gatherings. Continuous short items cover travel to Chicago, shifts to Topeka, and engagements with relatives.
Odd Facts and Stats From Around the World
A jumble of observations notes population figures, education stats, and health topics. It cites women doctors in Britain, Indian pupil counts, drink and disease facts, and regional notes from France and Russia, including silent references to school health measures and prevention circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Good Roads Gathering and Political Campaign Notes
A countywide meeting in the courthouse drew around fifty attendees including farmers to discuss road conditions and improvement papers. The Topeka Republican anti-machine group considered Hoch for governor, signaling a campaign stance if he commits to resisting current campaign methods. Ki. IL Sellards, Yale alumnus, will teach in New Brunswick after two years at Yale. Frank T. Simmons advertised for The Other Clothing Company in Linwood and nearby towns. The Titus child faces penumonia, and Lawrence Gas Company urges winter coke purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Topeka
Ilech
Hoch
Ki. IL
Sellardsa
University of Kansas
New Junswick
New Jersey
Yale
Office Supplies Ledger Catalog for The Office
A compact catalog note listing ledgers journals cash books invoice books records bills payable and bills receivable plus time books among items offered for office use. Emphasizes breadth of office equipment available without specific product details or pricing.
WANTS A MILLION FLOOD PROTECTION BILL INTRODUCED
Representative Curtis introduces a bill to improve the Kansas river with a 31 billion plan. War department to deepen, reinforce, and build levees along the river to protect nearby property from floods. Also notes cadet appointment at Annapolis for G. W. Kneisley of Guthrie Oklahoma Territory. Nearby real estate ad lists a seven room house and barn at 632 Kentucky Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Curtis
Kansas River
Secretary For War
Kentucky Street
Alfred Whitman
Reunion plans by Company H Twentieth Kansas form committee
Local members met last evening to form a reunion committee including FE L Conreney Capt Krause J W Ozias I A McKittrick J W Morrow and D M Horkmans to arrange February gathering. The event will be informal with a hall feed two cooks hired and preparations made in a soldierly fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company H
Twentieth Kansas
FE. L. Conreney
Capt. Krause
J. W. Ozias
I. A. McKittrick
J. W. Morrow
D. M. Horkmans
Advertised Letters and Local Notices in Lawrence
Advertised letters list at Lawrence post office dated January 6 1904 includes many ladies and gentlemen names. Notices urge stamped letters to indicate advertised status and remind rural route patrons to include route numbers. The Presbyterian church plans a Friday supper with listed helpers. Also brief items note office move, visits by Dr Murphy and Mrs, and local chatter about oysters after the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas
Couchiin
Taylor
Gertrude Flora Xtra Ames McDonald
Anain Howard
Mamie McNambe
Woo Morrison
Moyne Scott
Vern Martin
Steographer
Centlemes
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Atlas Building and Loan Association
J. Hi. Shimmons
Www
A. Guenther
C. E. Learnard
Journal Office
H. QdakeRsuse
Prin
Chris Frenger
Mars
AMER
Maas
Keilman
FR. Jarres
Wolf's Book Store
B. Ziesenis
Massachusetts St
Giblin
Amercan Steel
Spo
Siword
E. Warereg St
Wes. J. Wind
New York
Ralston
Hadley
Bromedzick
George's Bank
Spaulding
Massachusetts Street
Journal
Ober’s
Wheeler
Massachusetts
Lawrence Paper Manufacturing Company
Main
Wilder Bros
P. Staufer
Peter Staufer
Smith’s News Depot
University
Paragon
City Drug Store
Mamlin & Halloway
Moss St
Weir City
Cherokee
Osage City
Burlingame
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
A, J, Griffin
Woodward & Go
Telephone
Ld Edwards
Warren Street
Tucker “Brios
Cor. Winthrop and
Vt. St
Aetna Life
Tell. M.D. Greenlee
Dis’t. Ag
T- Merchants National Bank
Brary Board
McCurdy's
Joly Massachusetts Street
Grant Township
Dana
Rutter
Henry Street
Douglas County
Wichita
W. Rt. Stubbs
Alfre Whit
Eldridge House Block
Haviland
W. E. Spalding
Nina P. Dias
Dick Building
J.T. Noland
O. F. Hall
E. Q Cox
Will Balding
Lin
Smith's News Depot
Tucker
Horsa Shasing
Winthrop
Vt. Sts
Owen
W. M. Bennett
Savemoney. Com
Prof
Charles $. Skilton
W.E. Spalding
Hock
Gustafson
Eudora
Jong Distahes
Marion
Norning
The
State Journal
C. W. Murphy
Kudos
CG. F. Squires
Leavenworth
FE. M. Owen
Kirksville
M.S. McCreight
Oskaloosa
S. Engle
W. J. Lytle
Belleville
Mr. Lytle
First Presbyterian Church
Everett Hall
John Jewett
Plymouth Congregational Church
Hr. B. Bullene
Olin Bell
Manchattan
Great Britain
United States
Trussia
Maine
Secretary of Agricultura
Wilson
Newfoundland
Europe
St. Metersburg
Alaska
Stewart
Frank T. Simmons
Linwood
C. H. ‘Titus
Lawrence Gas Co
Imperial Dancing Academy
Mrs
Alfred Rudiger
Innes
Hse
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
B. Wagstaff
Kaw
Annapolis
Stanford University
Calif
G. W. Kneisley
Guthrie, O. T
United States Naval Academy
Hosmer
the Presbyterian Church
Becker
Morin
Chas, Sparz
Holts
Gorrill
Alex Mitchell
Raymond
Sir
A. K. Sellards
Woodward's Drug Store
Mrs. Murphy
Baldwin
M.A. Woodard
Bucker Woodard
Clinton
Rocky Mountain
Wiedemann’s
Bowersocks Opera House
Jamesis
Delcher
Mise
Helen
Lorrimer ‘Stoddard
F. Marlon Crawford
Lawrence Pantatorium
West
Gray
Keefe
City Express
Universal
Jaedicke
Cleland
Clean Coal
W. W. Cleland
Tel
J.cc.meadows
Meseschusetts Street
Californiis
Comany
Amiestock
Cellfernia
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