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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
4
I Nicholson, coal dealer, offers best grade coal at lowest prices. All coals weighed on city scales. Contact via phone 454 1136, Ohio Street.
An advertisement touts extensive gas fitting and furnace services by Ohio National Gas Supply House at 730 Mass 51. It promises cheerful estimates and lists phone contacts Bell 906 and Home 30.
Public auction of a two story brick and stone storefront at 935 Mass St Lawrence Kansas. Bids by mail to A P Fellows 4006 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pa. Senore Giovine for the face. Removes tan moth and ambura. At Mrs Prontisa home store.
Santa Fe Topeka and return fares reserved for select dates January 22 24 25 27 23 29 and February 1 with return by February 5 tied to the Kansas mid winter exposition and Kansas Day club banquet. Olmsted's Pharmacy advertises pure drugs and sundries while Wolf's Book Store offers 25 percent off picture framing through February 1 excluding small frames. Journal Want department touted for finding blogs.
The Amphion Male Quartette of Topeka will add an extra number to the high school lecture course on Saturday evening January 13 in the High School Assembly Room. Admission is 10 cents for course-ticket holders and 25 cents for others, as a non profit treat. The group is praised as peerless in Kansas, trained by Prof. Penoy. J A Gillham Co advertises horseshoeing.
A stream of names and travels fills the day as Prof F H Vodder, Mrs Wilcos and many others visit Topeka and nearby towns. Trips to Kansas City Leavenworth and Pueblo are noted, plus weddings, social events, and university gatherings with figures like Marion Williams Mason and Dana Gatlin appearing among local notables.
At First Baptist church a series of revival meetings begins Sunday led by Rev. Thomas 8. Young of Topeka. He preaches at 10 30 a m on The Vibla Our Chart with daily topics through the week including Crooked Stinks Value of a Man Pur pose in Christian Living A New Year Present to God and Mistakes that Cannot be Corrected The Sunday evening topic is Putting God to the Proof Afternoon meetings are held except Monday and on Thursday and Friday at 4 p m for boys and girls Public invited to attend all services.
Louis Hecht Jr a well known Boston banker and philanthropist died last night. The Baptist Revival in Topeka and Lawrence reports show Pastor Thomas S Young and Dr Hutchinson conducting meetings with Young arriving from San Jose California. Union meetings and prayer sessions filled city churches as the week of prayer began. White Pine Cough Syrup with Tar advertised at Raymonds to ease coughs.
Officials announce an abction to vote on the question of water works bonds as towns push for modern conveniences. Wiedemann's advertises fresh cream almond water drops peppermint drops at 20 cents a pound.
Markets show mixed signals across cattle hogs and grains with several regional quotes. Kansas City and Chicago reports list variances in cattle and hog volumes alongside futures for wheat corn and pork with notable price ranges and steady to firm tendencies.
New Orleans January 13 The southern cotton grower association moved to finish business on the final convention day with acreage questions still unresolved The executive committee will decide permanent headquarters officer elections and the proposed official organization next week Meanwhile in New York the Rogers case adjourned until Monday as arguments on compelling answers to Attorney General Hadley of Missouri are heard.
In Washington D C less than twenty members attended today as the house debated the Philippine tarbo bill Gaines of Tennessee opened in favor calling the measure a step toward free trade with the Philippines A Korean minister was stabbed eleven times by an interpreter in St Petersburg Russia Jan 13 sparking alarm at the hotel where he stayed A society note says L of S plans a Jan 16 dance at 10 0 F hall with good music Merchants display valentines before Feb 22 and postal card valentines are highlighted Raymonds advertises pocket stoves for 25 cents and fuel for 200 hours for 10 cents
City announces sealed bids due February 5 1906 for grading curbing and paving on New Hampshire Ohio Warren Quincy Connecticut and Henry streets in Lawrence. Bids must be per ordinance with separate bids per street and include a local bank certified check. city may reject all bids and mandatory checks accompany bids for paving or curbing.
A historical notice outlines an ordinance for street paving of Aeory Street with vitrified brick and sand foundation, curb of limestone, and extended walks. It details assessment by property value, appointment of three disinterested residents for valuation, payment in ten installments with interest, and enforcement from publication. A city weather note, ads, and local announcements follow, urging representation at a Topeka centennial convention and coal orders.
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