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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1907
Page
4
In times of plenty and forthcoming lean years, prudent savers turn to bank accounts. The bank offers security and careful attention for small depositors. The ad promotes drafts and orders as safer money transfer options than post office or express services.
The Arcade on Bridge street in North Lawrence is now run by Proper & Son in a first class manner. Samuel Quick buys Eastman barber shop, also on Bridge street, inviting patronage. Numerous local businesses advertise services and goods on Bridge street and nearby, with weather forecast and local notices.
In Grant township Philip Hunzicker’s farm yields small gold pieces found in crops. Local interest grows as neighbors, agents, and a hunter plan to explore further by panning and digging to assess potential gold on Hunzicker and nearby farms. Officials foresee possible mining and price effects across Leavenworth and Douglas counties.
Sealed bids are invited by the undersigned on Friday February 1 for four buildings at the corner of Warren and New Hampshire streets behind the People's Bank. Bids should be offered separately for the cluster of three small buildings, the adjacent double building, the New Hampshire cottage, and the large barn. Purchasers must remove the structures by April 1. Inquiries about the purchase should be directed to the undersigned.
The second edition of Polk's Lawrence City directory boasts improved accuracy and durability. It adds the wife’s name after the husband, a thorough classified business index, and a resourceful miscellaneous directory including churches and schools. Lawrence’s population is estimated at 19,195, up 3,500 from 1900. Revival meetings at First Baptist drew large crowds with 30 conversions. Evangelist Thompson travels to Newton as meetings continue. Large choir under Mr. Teall to sing nightly. 1907 blank books available at F. J. Boyles. Journal highlights its extensive job printing plant.
Adelaide Thurston is said to have her best opportunity yet in The Girl from Out Yonder. The new play opens at Bowersock Opera House next Thursday the 17th with scenery by H. P. Knight of New York.
Mrs Emilie H Mason died at her North Lawrence home after ten weeks of illness from heart failure. Born in Fitchburg Massachusetts on November 3 1644 she came to North Lawrence in 1867 and taught in a log school. Survived by sons Myram R Mason Ernest G Mason and Lynne E Mason she was aunt of Ex Governor Charles Robinson. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery tentatively set for Thursday pending arrival of her eldest son from California.
A summary of the Boys Basketball League game notes states that the K. CU team won KL AL by Yo MG AL in a close fast contest. Hackett, a freshman, was ruled ineligible to play, affecting the outcome. The league ended with first place and Crescents second. the Drummers won as well.
The funeral of Col. John N. Florer was held this afternoon in Lawrence with Masons in charge. The body arrived this morning and lay in Smith's undertaking rooms until the service. A large number of old friends visited the casket, and floral offerings surpassed any previous Lawrence funeral.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Keefer were conducted at her residence this morning. Pallbearers included Monroe, A. Losel, Miggs, and A. L. Cox. Miscellaneous entries note local events and oblique references to community notices and a jewelry ad by Gustafson.
The Ladies' Circle of the G A K's held its first regular meeting of the year on January 17 and installed officers for the coming year led by Past National President Mrs Emma J Wall. New officers include President Mrs Lucy Cale Senior Vice Mrs Chas Hoyt Junior Vice Mrs Lucretia Bigsby Treasurer Mrs Emma LeVan Secretary Mrs Emma Kennedy Chaplain Mrs Mary Lamont Conductor Mrs Anna Smith Guard Miss Maud Haskell A presentation of silver spoons to retiring president Mrs Kila P McAllister marked the close of a successful year.
The notice promotes printing and binding services by The Journal and lists household specialties including Smyrna and Axminster rugs, clocks, Rogers augerware, curtains, bedspreads, watches, suits, cloaks, furs, and musical instruments. It offers small down payments and installments, with special appeals to eluba and church societies and inquiries at Wolf's Book Store. The Journal promises first class work and competitive pricing for magazine bindings.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Atlas Building and Loan association will be held at the association’s office in the Lawrence National Bank building on Wednesday January 16 1907 between 10 a m and 4 p m for the election of directors and other business. F M Perkins secretary.
Advertisements promote Bil lie Williamson Baby Ribbon cigars at 5 cents and Sterling Fountain pens as the cleanest standard pen. Olive oil by Raymond & Co. is pitched as absolutely pure and richer, sold in full measures with prices 85 cents for a pint and 1.40 for a quart. The Journal want column offers 25 cents weekly for four lines and Atlas home-rate financing at six percent monthly.
Market notes from Kansas City show wheat, corn and oats prices with mixed deliveries and cattle and hog receipts. Chicago reports Jan 14 prices for futures including corn May and oats May, plus live stock totals and cattle prices for beets, cows and stockers, with hog receipts and top quotes noted.
Funeral rites for Leary R Boxingy scheduled Wednesday morning at Tse who Prends and rela TANES. Widow Mare javpretet attends with pallbearers, followed by interment at Cen Thal Piet. A committee will honor him and rental speakers from Kalas and Fraternal wf. A display of leather goods and comic postcards newly arrived at ScWir’s, 017 Maas.
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