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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary obituary data reporting George Rice and Lewis Rice, both connected to Chd and Galway areas, with references to a Monday death, a funeral planned Thursday, and interment at a local cemetery. Names and places appear garbled, but indicate a local death notice and burial details.
The item records the death of a man aged 58 with family details, years in Franklin and Ness counties, and local notices from Baldwin including a Monday Brotherhood meeting at the Methodist church, Bishop Quayle's upcoming sermon, a Sunday dinner, and the Talbot death with funeral plans. brief Baldwin personals note mentions a college event in Hesper.
Sunday February 7 observes a statewide event named iMathiver and Son Day as part of the final day at the Ys WLC conference. The movement, described as a result of the YWCA advancement, culminates with a banquet for older male attendees hosted by the Yo MLC.
Local coverage notes Gleason preparing a major equestrian show in Lawrence after a week of training. He tours the area to recruit support and fund the production, aiming to bring the big event to Pyrite Stekle Park. A opposition group forms to challenge the plan.
Edgar Steel Manufacturing sues William Cunmingsheriff and partners to stop purported colorbar alteration of a chemical. William Gill Wate, 84, died last night near Vinland. A public memorial set for tomorrow at Welock. Marriage licenses issued in Kay City by Probates Court.
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the genuine remedy for rheumatism, claiming it cleanses the blood, corrects acidity, and strengthens the system. Cited as effective for forty years, it also mentions benefits for stomach, kidney troubles, and general debility, urging readers to buy from local druggists.
A taxi struck a horse on Ohio Street injuring the horse and scattering bystanders. The bay horse died. the driver said he lacked rights to operate the cab. Police look for the man. meanwhile a separate court case recalls alleged assault in a separate incident. Community meetings discuss merchant groups and cooperative action in Manhattan and nearby towns.
Public safety ordinance details tank venting piping and tamper protections for underground gasoline storage. Provisions include vent pipes to top, screens, shutoffs, and prohibitions on connections to public sewers, with penalties for violations and a plan to standardize municipal compliance.
Auction notes describe a mix of horses and mules with ages from 4 to 9 years, several in foal, plus a herd of 66 cattle headed by 21 high grade Herefords and 20 white face cows aged 3 to 5 years, all with ears. Units include mares, geldings, and driving teams, with prices or arrivals not fully specified.
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