Judge McDermott Dies in Winfield Kansas
Judge George T. McDermott, 50, a Kansas federal district and circuit judge, died of pneumonia after a recent influenza attack. He was born in Winfield, educated at Southwestern College and the University of Chicago, served in World War I, and was appointed by Coolidge to the federal bench. Funeral plans call for services in Winfield and Topeka with burial likely Saturday.
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Winfield
Kan
Tan
George T. McDermott
Tenth Federal Circuit Court, of Appeals
Kansas
McDermott
Topeka
President Coolidge
John C. Pollock
Congress
Jadge Pollock
Karisasity
Judge McDermott
James McDermott
Southwestern College
University of Chicago
State Senate
Anon
339Th Field Artillery
Katherine Stewart
Wichita
Gurviys
James H. McDermott
Will F. McDermott
Chicago
Furniture price upturn after Chicago market
Charles Tucker of Tucker Furniture reports a wholesale price rise following the semi-annual market in Chicago and Grand Rapids. Deliveries lag due to mirror plate shortages amid labor trouble in four glass firms. Over 1000 dealers attended, 750 more than any prior Chicago market. Berkey & Gay expanded plants to meet demand. The trend favors modern designs with fewer freak features.
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Charles Tucker
Tucker Furniture
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Tucker
Berkey & Gay
Personal notices on illness and business travel
R. M. Fitzpatrick improved at home after illness. Mr and Mrs R R McFarland showing improvement after influenza at Memorial hospital. Elmer Miller of Miller Furniture returned from Chicago with spring goods. Miller notes prices rising and mirror plate shortage affects bedroom suites.
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R. M. Fitzpatrick
R. R. McFarland
Memorial Hospital
Furniture Mart
Elmer Miller
Miller Furniture Company
Chicago
Test Your Knowledge Seven Quiz Questions
The page lists ten trivia questions from a classified section asking topics like plant cell living substance, Hamilton’s death, identical fingerprints, planetoids, Nicholas J. Rooredt, Luray Cain state, grammar pronoun substitution, Acts authorship, kaleidoscopes, and Isaac Newton’s Latin treatise.
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Alexander Hamilton
Nicholas J. Rooredt
Luray Cain
Kidnapped Boy Wrote Threat Notes From Lair
Federal agents in Tacoma pursue the slayer of 10 year old Charles Mattson as notes found in his handwriting are published by the Seattle Post Intelligencer. The texts threaten death and demand ransom while investigators, led by Harold Nathan, continue searching.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
W. W. Mattson
Tim Tim
Tim Tira
Harold Nathan
Federal
Los Angeles
Giant Dam Dims Texas Communities Near Llano
The Buchanan dam project looms over Bluffton Tow Valley and Llano as a 9,000 foot structure will create a 22 mile long lake. Elder Jim Maxwell, grandson of Bluffton founder Uncle Ike Maxwell, laments displacement after 80 years. First settler Billy Davis arrived in 1852 as progress threatens historic stage coach stops and long freight routes.
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Llano
Texas
Buchanan
Insull Utilities
Colorado River
Bluffton
Tow Valley
Jim Maxwell
Ike” Maxwell
Arkansas
Fort Mason
Fort McDavitt
Austin
Billy Davis
KU Rooms List for Second Semester
The rooms bureau for University of Kansas men students announced a list of available rooms for the second semester is being prepared and will be completed Friday. Landlords with desirable rooms for KU men are asked to send details to the bureau in the EK U alumni office by Friday. The service, sponsored by the University and alumni, is free.
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University of Kansas
K. U
EK. U
Robbery hits Kelly's Lunch in North Lawrence
Burglars broke into Kelly's Lunch at 403 North Second Street in North Lawrence last night. They forced entry by tearing a hole in the wall and stole $12 in cash. Clarence Kelly, proprietor, reported the theft to police. A separate item notes Oklahoma State Penitentiary inmates consume a barrel of syrup daily on the menu.
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Okla- Soma'‘state Penitentiary
Roosevelt States Philosophy Anew In Inaugural Address
President Roosevelt reaffirms a new social justice program at the start of his second term. He speaks before the nation on the capi tol plaza, pledging to extend democracy, curb private autocracy, and use government to solve rising economic and moral challenges. He notes the 150th anniversary of the Constitution and stresses endurance, patience, and consistent leadership to achieve security and happiness for all citizens.
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Ite House
Forward Along the Road They Have Chosen to Advance
A speaker asserts duty to voice the people’s purpose and will seeking divine guidance to bring light to those in darkness and to guide feet into the way of peace. The quotation emphasizes care, guidance, and a call for peaceful progress.
Final Exams Loom At University of Kansas
Kansas students end fall term with notes heavy on hints from professors as final exams approach January 28. Observers report lectures mix humor and dread while two KKU men devise a plan to swap courses and avoid required subjects. Weather barometer setup hints at campus mischief and study tactics amid looming tests.
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University of Kansas
Jackets Do Double Duty for New Silk Dresses
New York promises dual role silk dresses for spring with two jackets per gown and varied trims. A black crepe dress features a matching peplum jacket in print for afternoon wear, plus a sequin bolero for cocktail hour. In California, 59,058 people received old age assistance totaling 1,862,998.94 in November. Dr Albright advertises a painless sinus infection treatment.
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New York
California
Roosevelt Is Inaugurated Amid Heavy Rain
President Roosevelt takes the oath for a second term in a rain soaked open ceremony at the Capitol. Chief Justice Hughes administers the oath as a drenched crowd, some heat in their coats, watches the inaugural events and a delayed parade plans.
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Hughes
Roosevelt
America
Fans discuss Kansas University sports and staff moves
Lawrence letters note a fan comment on why the wrestling team was dropped at K U and praise for basketball players adapting wrestling tactic finesse. They also mention Glen Presnell visiting, his Detroit Lions link, and a coaching position at K U. Additionally Dr H H Asher vaccinated 160 General Hospital employees in Kansas City and a Times photo features him.
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Rogers
Glen Presnell
John Andrews
Detroit
Presnell
Nebraska
Detroit Lions
K. U
H. H. Asher
Henry Asher
General Hospital
Kansas City
Asher
Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence and Nearby
John Henry Brooks 23 died from injuries at Lone Star CCC camp and funeral services are set for January 21 at North Lawrence Baptist church with Rev. W A Scott. burial in Guthrie Oklahoma. Survived by widow Estine Brooks and sisters Chanie Bradford Kansas City and Eleanor Harding Lawrence. Edna Cushingberry died at home January 21. funeral January 21 at 2 pm by Rev. B R. Ross. burial Maple Grove Cemetery. Survived by sisters Irene Riley J N White and Henry Harding all Lawrence and son George Lowry. Rev. William H Scrivner 74 died in Kansas City Kansas. funeral February 2 at First Christian church Lawrence by Rev. Seth Slaughter. burial Memorial Park cemetery. Father of Mrs F G Hagenbuch of Lawrence. body lies Schubert funeral home until time.
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Memorial Hospital
Lone Star CCC
North Lawrence Baptist Church
W. A. Scott
Guthrie
Oklo
Estine Brooks
Chanie Bradford
Kansas City
Kan
Eleanor Harding
Lawrence
Edna Cushingberry
New York Street
B. R. Ross
Maple Grove Cemetery
Irene Riley
J. N. White
Henry Harding
George Lowry
William H. Scrivner
First Christian Church
Seth Slaughter
Memorial Park Cemetery
Scrivner
Florence
F.G. Hagenbuch
Schubert
Farewell Dinner for J Harold Shanklin at Holloway Hall
United Brethren Church Holloway hall hosts a farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs J Harold Shanklin after Sunday worship. A basket dinner will be served and all members and friends are invited. His Sunday school class of university students will be honor guests as they anticipate his move to Kansas City for medical studies at Bell Memorial hospital.
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Holloway Hall
Nineteenth
Massachusetts Street
J. Harold Shanklin
Kansas City
Bell Memorial Hospital
Eudora Residents Attend Visits and Meetings
Mrs Jacob Schurle visited her brother Christian Hammer and cousin Mrs Julius Lotz last Tuesday and Wednesday. Bids for the B C and D section of the Eudora water works will be set Friday at 10 at city hall. Clarence Fuller attends the three day hardware men convention in Kansas City this week. Mr and Mrs Walter Osborne and daughter were Sunday dinner guests of Rev and Mrs O Watson. Green Monroe received news last.
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Christian Hammer
Julius Lotz
Eudora Water Works
City Hall
Clarence Fuller
Kansas City
Walter Osborne
O. Watson
Green Monroe
Death of Anthony Monroe Shaped Local Notices and Meetings
The week included funeral services in Winfield for Anthony Monroe born in Eudora, a C P A picnic association meeting at city hall with officers re elected, and plans for an oyster supper at Odd Fellows hall. Community groups held socials, bridge games, and religious meetings with hostesses named and menus noted.
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Eudora
Winfield
C.P.A. Picnic Association
City Hall
F. G. Hughes
William Zimmerman
Harold Daugherty
L. M. Walters
Odd Fellows Hall
Methodist Aid Society
Homer White
Jerry Harris
Curtis Diedrich
Walter Vitt
Fred Holmes
Charles Holmes
J. D. Adams
Dorothy Alexander
John Crouch
Hk. U
Alexander
Adams
Howard Kohler
J. D. Club
Clarence Daugherty
Fred Walker
Oscar Lotholz
Will Miller
Ray Miller
Lyndon
Berea
St. Paul's Church
Evelyn Miller
Lulu Lothholz
Floyd Pierce
Mary Virginia
Lucille
Katherine
Andrew Kohler
Edwin Schubert
Patricia Ann
Pearle Daugherty
Bert Daugherty
Nineteen Hundred and Now Club
Curtis
Ruthrauff
Pete Edelbrock
Will Rogers
Delbert Adams
Clifford Olander
J. N. Hearin
Annabel King
Pete Edlebrook
Ed Forsythe
Elizabeth Fuller
Minnie Jones
H. Reifschneider
Viola Sheldon
James Shirk
Clar
Local social notes and obituaries page highlights
Sunday night suppers and dinners mark a week of gatherings as families visit, celebrate birthdays, and attend club events. A brief funeral service for Mrs. James Pointer, who died of a heart attack, was held at the Methodist church with burial in Independence. Local members listed include the Durrs, Forsythe, Abel, Eisele, and others attending Ellular club and Eastern Star meetings.
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Henrietta Schu
Albert Edler
Mabel
Joe Vitt
Herman Bohnaack
George Born
Born
Memorial Hospital
Kaw Valley
George Barts
Fred Bartz
Dorothea Barts
Lawrence Business College
Xudora
Janice Guenther
Iota Phi Phi Club
Alma Gerstenberger
Emma Lotz
Carl Lotz
Clathe
Emma Moll
Paul Woodard
Lawrence
Homer White
Helianthus
Eastern Star
Eudora
Adah
Margaret Ballard
Berthold Durr
Mra
Ed Forsythe
Martin Abel
Alfred Eisele
Fred Rothberger
John Moody
James Pointer
O. D. Dunlap
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