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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1904

Page

4

Summerfield death and family notes in Lawrence

Mrs Hannah Summerfield died at her Vermont Street home after weeks of illness. She was 83 years old and a longtime Lawrence resident. Funeral services are set for 2 PM tomorrow at the home, with sons Dr M Summerfield and Mr Elias Summerfield and their spouses arriving from Denver and New York. Relatives will attend. Also discussed is public access being restricted by the Bridge Street approach work, hindering crossing for locals as contractors profit.

Hannah Summerfield Vermont Street Lawrence M. Summerfield Denver Elias Summerfield New York Bridge Street

Effort to Finish Bridgestreet West Side Before Weather

Work crews push to complete the Bridgestreet fit and side wall on the west side before bad weather. If several dry days remain, completion will bring relief to the public especially pedestrians crossing the bridge.

Completion Nears for New Electric Plant and Services

The electric plant building is enclosed and near full completion. Boilers will be ready in days once extra piping arrives. Local ads note dental services, a box supper at Barber school district No. 82 on January 22, coal deliveries, magazine sales, and Wilder Bros hosiery.

Barber School District No

Real estate transfers list multiple Lincoln parcels

Wm Gabriel and wife transfer to Gus P Gabriel a 3 and ne 34 cf se 3 33-43-21. Tolia A Lamon to Martha DaLee lot 188 Rhode Island and lot 5 Ohio in Lawrence for 16000. Chas Borgan and wife to J F Harris com 40 rs ne corner es qr 13-11-19 w 80 rd g a 40 rds n 60 rds to beginning for 1000. Carl F B Durr and wife to August H Fiehler w 56 ft and 3 in of Lot 10 bl 144 Eudora for 2000. A G M and G A Menger to G M Geiger 33 1/3 of sw 1/4 of ne 1/4 17-14-19 for 220.

Wm. Gabriel Gus. P. Gabriel Tolia A. Lamon Martha DaLee Rhode Island Street Ohio Street Lawrence Chas Borgan J F Harris Carl F. 8. Durr August H. Fiehler Eudora A. G.M G. A. Menger G. M. Geiger

Liquozone Head Quarter’s at Raymonds Promotion

Fifty cases bottles free with an order from factory. Send in signed coupons to receive the order. Coal of all kinds delivered in good condition at lowest cash prices by Q L Edwards Warren Street Phone 687 White.

Q. L. Edwards Warren Street

Willard Simms to Perform at Bowersock Opera House

Willard Simms the popular comedian singer arrives tonight at Bowersock Opera House by Ollie Mack and Joseph M. Gaites. He is noted for dance and song on stage and has gained fame in the United States and England. Ping pong sets on sale at Smith's News Depot. Ettawanda club hosts another dance in Pythian hall. Wilder Bros flannel underwear advertised for warmth.

Willard Simms Ollie Mack Joseph MM. Gaites Bowersock Opera’ House England Ranuka Smith's News Depot

Haskell Indian football to meet Carlisle in Cleveland

The Haskell Indian team plans a Thanksgiving day football game next fall with Carlisle in Cleveland Ohio after months of negotiations. They also scheduled a game with Nebraska in Kansas City on November 18, with the schedule kept open to host both major contests.

Carlisle

Local ads and notices mix in slim leads and repairs

Auction style sales offer fancy work and linens at bargain prices as Feb 1 closing looms. Insurance agents tout net cost policy comparisons with Northwestern and Aetna Life, urging readers to compare and insure. Firearms repair and osteopathic services listed among miscellaneous notices.

Importing California quail eyed for local game revival

George Leonard leads a movement to import California quail into the region with hopes others will join. Larned Kansas asks locals to participate as neighboring communities also import grouse and pheasants to replace native game. Kneipp Malt Coffee touted as a nerve settling substitute while an Evening Prayer lecture series begins in Tripity chapel featuring geologist Jain Bennett. Betty Washington Chapter DAR meets Friday January 22 at 2 30 PM with Miss Eugenia Pratt May H Spencer secretary.

George Leonard California Larned Kansas Leopard Tripity Jaln Bennett Kansas City Bennett Betty Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Will Eugenia Pratt May H. Spencer Secretir

Six Per Cent Loans For Sale At Six Percent

A local notice advertises six per cent loans payable semi annually for sale by Alfre Whitman at Eldridge House, inviting idle money. The opera house ushers presented Hugh Deresford with a bouquet after a Pareformance of the Professors Love Story. Raymond’s Cam Cure products and Squires’ studio offer photographs from 21a dozen up for trade.

Alfre Whitman Eldridge House Block Opera Ilurry Deresford Wrofessac Squires

Hoch Club Meeting in Lawrence Aims at Big Campaign Rollup

A public meeting at the courthouse at seven thirty tonight seeks to organize the Roose velt Hoch club for the state convention. Republicans in the area show strong support and expect a large turnout from both town and county as part of a broad push for honest party politics.

Court House Roosevelt and Hoch Club Lawrence

Social Notes Move Across Town and States

A flurry of social movement as residents travel to Leavenworth Ottawa Topeka and Kansas City for business visits and family arrivals. Notables include Mrs Frank Lewis Mrs Wilder Metcalf and Miss Anna Warfeld traveling or hosting events with local clubs and gatherings.

B. Lawrence Leavenworth Harry Place Los Angeles Frank Lewis Ottawa Jerry Ewers Topeka H. A. Chamberlain Santa Fe A. S. Gardner Washington Iowa William Flannerty Southern Pacific Railway Q. KE. Chapman Lecompton Lawrence

Funeral of S C Russell Held at Home

The funeral for S C Russell was conducted this afternoon from the Kentucky street home with the county bar association and GAR in attendance. Pallbearers included Flarry Dick, Foon Cogley, Sid Hurd, Wi Crownell, and Alex Mitchell. burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery under GAR guard. Miss Mary Wood Chase repeated her piano recital at North College after a successful University Hall performance, drawing a larger audience and praise for her refined technique and impetuous force. Rumors place a return concert later in the year featuring works by Norwegian composer Sinding.

S. GC Russell Kentucky Street Ray Cordley Gary Flarry Dick Foon Cogley Sid Hurd Crownell Alex Mitchell Oak HM Cemetery G. A. St Mary Wood Chase University Hall North College Sinding

Norton Stock Sold and Debts Paid in Full by Assignee

The Norton Bros. grocery stock was sold in bulk this afternoon by assignee W. S. Everett and every dollar of the firm s indebtedness was paid. The business closed more quickly and satisfactorily than expected. Mrs J B Brownlea died last night at her home 1400 Tennessee Street. No funeral here. remains to be shipped to Newton Kansas for burial. A new store room is being built on the rear of Pine Brook grocery.

Lawrence R. 2. Cooper Kansas City C. A. Menger Sherman Heydt Santa Fe Wreydt Twentieth Kansas Philippines W. W. Cockins F. J. Ecke Ord Clingman Nebon O. Stevens Thad Stevens Implement Wanting Bayne Perry Misses Bayne Kentucky Street Frank Lewis Fupeka Mary Monroe Plymoth Congresational Church Ben Jacobs J. Summerfield Wilder Metcalf Cowles Fluke Virginia Ash Memphis Tennessee Lillian Edwards St Marys William Urbunnky Anna Warfeld Kilene Thetas Topeka Anna Harrison Bessie Bates Cc. L. Linton Smith Excelsior Springs G. A. Hamman Music Club Norton Bros W. S. Everett Everett Brownlea Tennessee Street Newton Pine Broa, Grocery

Second Law Board Examination Sets Topeka Session

The state board of law examiners holds its second examination in the supreme court room at Topeka Kansas starting Monday February 15 at 2 oclock AM. Applicants should contact L Perkins Esq Lawrence Kansas secretary for rules and forms. Three regular terms are February June and October each year. Send proofs of moral character and education to the board early so diplomas and certificates can be returned at examination time.

State Board of Law Examiners Supreme Court Room Topeka Kan L. Perkins Lawrence Thestry

University News From Lawrence Unfolds Student Club Plans

The University of Kansas journalistic class voted to form a Press club with members named Yoseog Chambers Marvin Creviger and George Nutting to coordinate with peers at other colleges. The University Glee Club plans a Frasers ball concert on a February date and Judge W Green of the law school will lecture on the biblical law. Mrs Thay Ubitetiigs, aided by UW McCurndy, hosts a dime tea at 32 Kentucky Street tomorrow afternoon.

Alpha Hrumiage Nebit Conesist Daing Yoseog Chambers Marvin Creviger George Nutting University Glee Club W. Green Law School Wik Thay Ubitetiigs UW. McCurndy Wilb Thele Hutehtigs Kentucky Street

Advertised Letters and Local Notices From Lawrence

Notice lists advertised letters including Anderson Brown Mionfa and others with delivery instructions. Also mentions Richard Morton son of Major Horton admitted to practice, Thorston inventory, clothing stock, Miss Mabel Knox returning to county clerk work, opera house door incident, Fraternal Aid building progress, candidates for county office busy at primaries, and the paper mill engine shutdown.

Richard Morton Uy 4 Horton Lawrence Thorston United States Supreme Court Thorton Imey Omaha Mabel Knox

Tax funds held separate awaiting county attorney guidance

A notice clarifies that omitted taxes paid into the county treasury were not placed in the general fund. The taxes remain in a separate fund held by the county treasurer pending an attorney general opinion on whether they should go to the general fund or be distributed to various funds per law.

Heavy Rain Forecast and Fall of Snow Predicted

A heavy afternoon rain began the gloomy spell after two days of cloudy weather. Northerly wind and cold rain increased the chances of snow, with the weather bureau predicting possible snowfall. Farmers welcome the moisture as wheat and other crops show need for rain.

Weather Bureau

Bar Association Plans Committee for Russell Death

Proupglkis County Bar Association met in the courthouse to appoint Judge Norton, William Brownell, and L. W. Perkins to draft resolutions on the death of S. C. Russell. The group will present them at the next meeting and attend the funeral in a body.

Proupglkis County

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