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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1908

Page

2

Engineering Equipment Plans at University of Kansas

F C Marvin, connected with Kansas engineering schools, traveled to Topeka to arrange purchase of equipment for a new engineering building at the State University. This builds the first of three facilities planned over three years, aiming to elevate KU to one of the Wests premier engineering schools.

F. C. Marvin University of Kansas Topeka State University Dean Marvin Topeka Crystal

Lively Winds Sweep Kansas Region Weather Update

Atmospheric conditions yesterday brought strong winds across Lawrence with a low pressure area over the southern and eastern states sending gusts high through liftways and byways. A heavy rainstorm stretched from Texas toward the Great Lakes with snow in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, but Kansas was expected to keep fair weather.

Lawrence Kansas Texas Great Lakes Missouri Arkansas

Iola Man Tiff Arrested for Passing Worthless Money

Al bert Pay, a local restaurant man, accuses Tiff of passing a 710 note issued by the State Bank of Georgia. The bill is alleged to be counterfeit or worthless, triggering arrest at Colony as authorities pursue the case.

Moon State Bank of Georgia Tiff Colony Albert Pay Iola

Chronic Constipation Cured With Oring Laxative Syrup

Advertisement for Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup claiming to cure chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating liver and bowels. Promises natural restoration of bodily functions, no nausea or griping, pleasant to take. Refuses substitutes. O. P. Barber & Son.

O. PL Barber & Son

Sis Hopking at Woodward & Co. A charming pastoral role

Rose Melville returns as the simple country girl Sis Hopking from Pogey county Indiana in a charming pastoral play. The character embodies an odd yet lovable type seen in twenty years of stage history with farm life and homely countryside living. Seating prices at Woodward & Co. include one dollar and ten cents.

Sis Hopking Rose Melville Pogey County Indiana Coutryside Woodward & Co

Blaze of The Year Destroys Church Fire in Town

Fire destroyed parts of a colored Methodist church after evening services. Baldwin’s Fire Department arrived promptly, preventing total loss. The blaze started under the rostrum, origin undetermined though mice may have carried paper and matches beneath the stand.

Colored Methodist Church Baldwin Baldwin Ledser

Not Fighting Johnson Clarifies Labor Address

The Journal notes that T M Walker of the American Federation of Labor spoke in the city to union carpenters on labor topics, not to oppose Johnson the state labor commissioner. Local union members praise his strong address aimed at improving union condition and usefulness, denying factionalism.

T. M. Walker American Federation of Labor Carpenters Union Walker Johnson Organized Labor

Preliminary Debates Set For Washburn K U Tryout

Tonight at Green Hall at 7 30 two debaters will be chosen to represent the University of Kanass in Topeka on the woman suffrage issue. Judges are Rev Neth erent of Lawrence M E church Professors Thomas and Hodder. Placings will be assigned today

Washburn-K. U Green Hall University of Kanass Topeka Lawrence M. E. Church Thomas and Hodder

Chancellor to Speak at 25th ND University Anniversary

Chancellor Frank Strong will be the leading speaker at a celebration marking North Dakota Universitys 25th anniversary. The event, held in Grand Forks next month, resumes the campus commemorations.

Frank Strong North Dakota University Grand Forks

Indoor Athletic Meet Winners Highlight Local Meet

The indoor athletic meet at the Association building Saturday afternoon was a decided success. First place winners included Charles Greenlees in four events, Alva Carter in one event, Chaz Lawrence in one event, and Carter winning the handle race.

Association Charles Greenlees Alva Carter Chaz. Lawrence Carter

Card of Thanks from Anguey Family in Lawrence

Mr and Mrs J Anguey and family express gratitude to the people of Lawrence for kindness after their bereavement. They especially thank those who sent beautiful floral offerings and support during this difficult time.

Goldie Pringle Dies at Age Twenty

Miss Goldie Pringle aged twenty died yesterday afternoon at the family home on Walnut street North Lawrence. Death was caused by paralysis. The funeral will be held at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon from the North Lawrence Congregational church. Teachers Meeting Saturday at the Douglas County court house with large attendance.

Goldie Pringle Walnut Street North Lawrence Douglas County

A Touch of Winter Brings Wind and Weather Notes

A marriage license was issued today to Oscar R Humbert of Topeka and Nevena Sanders of Lawrence. The piece notes a two day winter touch with overcast skies and brisk north wind, mentions Clara Eberhart traveling to Storms, and references a potential operation in Kansas City.

Oscar R. Humbert Topeka Nevena Sanders Lawrence Clara Eberhart Kansas City Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Mary

Post Office Schedules Change Prompted Missed Sun Mail

New Sunday hours began yesterday with window hours shifting from 12 215 to 1 30 to 9 30 to 10 30. The change caused many people to miss getting their mail on Sunday.

Personal notices from Baldwin and nearby towns

PURELY PERSONAL lists residents and visitors including Rev Warren Cooke in Bald win M G Mansey in Kansas City Irvin Snattinger Topeka visits Miss Nelle Wilhelmi from Topeka and others at Lawrence Eudora Parsons and Topeka guests J L Mossley from St Louis M Lehman Holton and George Porter in Lawrence Miss Imogene Dean bridesmaid in Enid Okla Theodore Gardner and Charles Tucker Kansas City travelers O Contoe return from Kansas City Miss Henrietta Robinson Bethany College and more local movements noted.

Warren Cooke Baldwin M. G. Mansey Kansas City Irvin Snattinger Topeka Nelle Wilhelmi J. W. Zerby Wichita Norman Pickens Dick Adams Evelyn Conger Miss. Mary Eudora W. G. Paxton Lawrence Charles Kimball Parsons Phi Gam J. L. Mossley St. Louis M. Lehman Holton Geo. Porter George Belt Mary Kallam Lulu Sherman M. J. Davis L. W. Goss Endora Georgia Brown E. I. Frink E. Ruther Dayhiter Eva Butler O'Contoe

Public Sale Notice at West Warren Street Auction

Fo will sell at my residence on West Warren street near the old Windmill on Saturday January 15 at 1 p m. the following property to wit 1 Registered Dirge Je 8 Registered Jersey sows 27 pigs four months old 30 Angora goats 1 Jersey bear eligible to registry Terms cash under 10 notes with eight month credit on approved security 6 percent interest if paid when due 10 percent from date 2 percent off for cash Auctioneers J H Glathart and W R Stubbs

Warren Street W. RB Stubbs J. H. Glathart Isey Boar

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Female Ailments

A Victorian advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for headaches backache and pelvic distress. It claims to restore strength during pregnancy and support nervous symptoms while listing multiple medical authorities in approving tone. The text invites readers to request a booklet from the Buffalo institute by mail.

Pierce Sepkava St. Vitus Inval Istitute Buffalo

Death of Harvey Molby in Kansas City at age 17

Baldwin Ledger reports the death of Harvey Molby aged 17 from acute mania after travel to Kansas City for treatment. Born January 26 1896 in Washington County Kansas he was a member of the ME church. He leaves three brothers a sister and both parents. Funeral held yesterday at the ME church with Rev Jenness officiating. body buried east of town.

M. FE. Ehineh Jenness M. E. Ehurel

How to Avoid Pneumonia With Foley's Honey and Tar

A historical ad-like claim urges avoiding pneumonia by using Foley's Honey and Tar. It cites Dr C A Bishop of Agnew Michigan and O P Barber & Son, stating the remedy stops coughs and heals lungs, with references to pneumonia cases and good results.

Foley C. A. Bishop Agnew Mich Henley O. P. Barber & Son

Miss Tarbell to Speak at Emporia State Editorial Meet

Emporia learns Miss Ida M. Tarbell will address the State Editorial meeting in Emporia on April 21. The convention expects a large crowd, with a banquet and several receptions planned. The Business Men's Association may offer a fifty dollar prize for the best article on Wimperia and its advantages to attract advertising and attention to Kansas communities.

Emporia Ida M. Tarbell Tarbell Business Men's Association Wimperia Kansas Emporia Gazette

Bucklen's Salve Endorsed By Maine Resident

East Wilton Maine resident Hardy states he has watched Bucklen's Salve for fifteen years and it has never failed to cure sores boils ulcers or burns. Barber and Son's drug store advertises the salve at 25 cents.

Bucklen Hardy East Wilton Maine Barber & Son’s

Kansas University Alumni Banquet in Chicago Set

The Chicago Alumni association of Kansas University will hold a banquet at the Union hotel in Chicago on January 28. About fifty loyal Kansans are expected to attend.

Chicago Alumni Association Kansas University Union Hotel Chicago

Military Road Bill Up to Connect Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley

Senate bill authorizes a public road from Fort Leavenworth to Fort Riley via Topeka. It directs the secretary of war to secure county consent, use prison labor and military prisoners as needed, coordinate with Agriculture for surveys, accept free stone offers, and appropriates 100000 dollars for construction.

Washington, D. C Curtis Senate Fort Leavenworth Fort Riley Topeka Secretary of War Department of Justice United States United States Penitentiary Leavenworth Department of Agriculture Department

Real Estate Transfers and Deeds in Lawrence and Baldwin

A notice listing multiple real estate transfers in Kansas including Perry, Baldwin, and Lawrence. Transactions involve Skaggs, Brown, Morgan, Mann, Spurgeon, Hamilton, and Buchheim families with prices ranging from 1 to 3 thousand dollars. Also includes quit claim deeds, a tax title deed, and a generic ad line for Ely's Cream Balm.

Robert Skaggs Perry Freemont Street Baldwin Kansas Chas, Seymour Lawrence C. W. Hamilton South Lawrence Babe Seymour Anna G. M. Menger West The Ney

Kilmer Swamp Root Remains Popular Kidney Remedy Ad

An 1890s style ad touts Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble claiming hospital and private practice success. It offers free sample bottles and a book in exchange for a mention of reading the notice. The notice also reports that Three Weeks is being kept from Lawrence libraries and stores though not legally barred.

Kitney H Kitmer Kilmer Bright Dr. Kilmerit & Co Binghamton W. V Swamp Rest Lawrence Public Library Lawrence

Simple Remedy for La Grippe

A cure claim for la grippe coughs notes they often develop into pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as stopping the cough and strengthening the lungs. The product is described as drug free and in a yellow package, with a warning to refuse substitutes from Barber & Son.

Barber & Son

Ordinance No. 307 Establishes Ontario Street Sidewalks

The city of Lawrence Kansas locates and establishes sidewalks on the south side of Ontario Street from Massachusetts to Louisiana. The ordinance states outer curb lines and repeals conflicting ordinances. It takes effect after publication following January 7, 1908. Also notices appointment of William Eb. Moak as executor of Arthur J. Mosk estate by Douglas County Probate Court.

Ontario Street Massachusetts’ Street Louisiana Street City of Lawrence Quutario Street Kansas Massachusetts Daily Journal Douglas County Arthur J. Mosk Isle William EB. Moak

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