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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1907
Page
4
The item notes a January 29 solar eclipse visible for three hours and four minutes, with timings from 4 46 am to 10 30 am, followed by various local notices. It mentions D N Batterson moving to Massachusetts street for horseshoeing and wagon work, plus local sales, printing services, and a county meeting at the opera house.
Sealed bids requested for four parcels on Warren and New Hampshire streets behind People's Bank. bids tallied by building group: three small structures east of alley, the double building fronting Warren, the cottage on New Hampshire, and the large barn. removal required by April 1. contact William Retnisch Park Hetzel or C Am Doane for details. Also local ads note journal services and merchandise offerings.
A public meeting at the opera house tonight in Lawrence discusses a manufacturing proposal that could double the town’s population in ten years. Mr Henly will explain the plan and reveal his observations of the company backers records. The aim is to prepare for possible future action without detailing funding tonight. Also note Capt. W T Hindman died at 82 of heart trouble at 133 Kentucky Street. Survived by wife Amanda Hindman two daughters and a son. Funeral Tuesday at 1 from the home with Rev Lenig officiating. G A R aided at the grave.
A Lawrence merchant considers opening at 9 o'clock to reduce losses from a shorter, busier day. He notes rivals in the East stay closed until 7. Also reported is the death of Mrs Bessie Kenny at 42 from consumption, with four orphans. Services at 9 p.m. tomorrow at H L Stevenson’s home 1038 Tennessee Street, burial in Erie Kansas.
Members of the Washington Post Ny 12 convene at Post hall Tuesday at 10 45 a m to attend the funeral of comrade W T Hindman. Services at Oak Hill begin at 11 o clock with the Post conducting rites at the home 1033 Kentucky street. By order of C G Collins Post Commander and S J Churchill Adjutant.
R. E. Protseh will depart with the Kansas City delegation of tailors and cutters for a convention in Chicago tomorrow. He expects to return with new ideas and light for spring suits.
Local storefronts announce new management and services in North Lawrence. Alfred S. Eliot takes over Hant Up Hunters groceries and meats at 1200 N.Y. Street. The Arcade Restaurant at Bridge Street changes to Proper & Son. Samuel Quick buys Eastman Barber Shop on Bridge. Winn & Karns publicizes gas fitting and repairs at 167 Bridge Street. Pins & Sons expands groceries and confections at 181 Bridge Street. The Corner Grocery at 1303 Kentucky Street promises complete line and prompt deliveries.
Henry G. Parsons of Lawrence Kansas reports selling several large farms recently and has buyers seeking more. The entry lists Park Grocery Woodard & Burr, Beloit Flour agents at 1300 Mass street Lawrence and the Brown Emmons grocery firm at Warren and Mississippi streets ready to fill staple and fancy orders with delivery. Also mentions Smith's News Depot shaving razors and Yearles Bros with services and Teddy Bear picture series at Boyle's 725.
The case against the Greek was continued in Justice Brook's court until Wednesday with witnesses for the prosecution dominating defense counsel. Gard of Thanks signs express gratitude from Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie and family for support after illness and death of their daughter and sister. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Huddleston died last night after a period of poor health.
The town announces dances by M W A camp team with Sum Orchestra at LO QF hall and by Knights and Ladies of Security at IUW UO F. Also listed are the Griffin Iva Co stockholders meeting on February Sth 1907 at 2 pm in Lawrence for director elections, and ads for farm and city loans, quilting services, frames for sale, and a watch deal.
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