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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1907
Page
4
A fragmented ad page lists trades and offerings from J. B. Safety Basore-Smith to Mrs Prentiss Home Store. It promotes wagon work, frame repairs, letterheads and envelopes, tin sheet iron copper zinc items, coal prices, sweater veers, war pictures, and property loans. The Journal notes its large job printing plant and affordable classifieds at 25 cents per week.
A man recounts fleeing a bridge disaster on a makeshift raft, describing the river current, body finds, and rescue efforts. He details contact with a superintendent, Mosby, and the crew, and notes the wreck involved two carloads of steers and a collapsing bridge. The tale ends with a brief ad for Billis Williamson's Baby Ribbon ribbon at five cents.
A recent effort sought to circulate a petition opposing a Kansas legislature anti Gonday baseball measure. The text recallsLew vense and a belief that chess ball was beneficial on Sunday. No further details or actions were reported. The river level fell gradually and was never dangerous though the flood period was disagreeable.
A shadow social and box supper are planned at the Washington creek school house Friday evening in January 1895 with a short program and all invited. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Bessie Kenny at 5:00 this morning at her brother H J Stevenson's home conducted by Rev. Hutchinson. Captain W Hindhill’s funeral arrangement was noted for 1 a.m. from a home on 1035 Kentucky. A. Khell held short services at the stave. P aul Luckan, 906 New Hampshire street, phones 1990.
The piece reports a pending postmaster appointment in Ottawa with Senator Benson’s term and Col Harris not seeking reappointment. It mentions Judge Benson’s return from the senate and uncertainty over who will fill the post, plus notes on local sentiment, the Lawrence city status decision, and assorted local ads and notices.
Sealed bids are due by noon Friday February 1 for three small buildings east of the alley a double building facing Warren a cottage on New Hampshire street and a large barn buyers must remove structures by April first inquiries about purchase specify no foundations accompany the buildings
William Retnisch Park Hetzel or C A Doana advertises binding magazines at the Journal shop. It promises first class work, prompt turnouts, and charges no more than others while highlighting proper equipment and quality.
A store advertises low prices on boys and children's suits and overcoats pledging best quality at the best prices. The Els Minstrels, chaired by Ed Seball, promise an entertaining show with Billy Tinesley as a comedian and early ticket sales urged. Proceeds aid city children as well. Prominent local shops promote shoes, teas, premium giveaways, and bakery meals as part of a bustling commercial scene.
Fred W. Fela offers gas and electric light wiring and repairs. The ad lists household specialties including rugs clocks silverware lace curtains and watches with small payment down and installments. The L. L. Ailing Mercantile Co. promotes goods at 203 Mansfield Street with apples and honey and contact Bell phone 463 and 770-2.
The Griffin Ice Company calls its annual stockholders meeting for Tuesday February 5 1907 at 2 PM at the Lawrence Kansas office. Election of directors and any other business properly coming before the meeting will be conducted.
Saturday night a basketball game at the Association building drew the largest crowd this year. A. P. Gill spoke to the boys about life in saloons and slums, sharing his turn from a journeyman pressman to a changed life. A Boys' committee meeting is set for Thursday at 7 15 at Joe Bishop's home, 26 Kentucky Street. Stevenson and Varnum bowl tonight at the Association Alley. The Ministerial Alliance met Monday at 10 for town issues and church finances, and ministers submitted slips for the new magazine covers ordered by the Y M C A.
A DeMotte Lecture event in FloA Alabama Monday night drew strong praise. The talk blended scientific detail with engaging humor, praised for moral teaching and character building. Special number Edward A Steiner will be free for ticket holders on The Trail of the Emigrant. Miss Phipps to speak Thursday at the Presbyterian Church.
State Bank Examiner Albriztt visits Pee Pagiee to inspect local banks. Lawrence hosts two banks, Merchants Savings and Peoples State. Examination at Merchants Savings occurred last fall during the Bankers' Convention.
The Betty Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Thursday January 24 at 2:30 p.m. with Regent Mrs C I Seewir at 917 Mass Street.
Markets by wire report grain and provisions with Kansas City prices for cash and futures including No 2 yellow corn and mixed oats. Live stock totals and prices appear for cattle hogs and calves. Chicago market shows wheat corn oats pork lard and cattle hog receipts with price ranges and top bids. An ad promotes Gustafson jewelers noting durable silver plate and government testing.
A lively debate trial on Green Till featured an affirmative team McCanless Gibbs Ise and a negative trio Perry Lomax Butler. Butler won first place with Lomax second in a Baker Washburn contest, while questions on Chinese Exclusion and policy drew keen interest from attendees.
Fragmented OCR text shows a juvenile court case about Hunt Up Hunter Broz and noting changes in a grocery business with Alired Eliot succeeding to 8 Eliot and Beth and Mabel McCuy ue telete dita pre nile colt veeterding. It references divorce actions and court proceedings without clear outcomes.
Fragmented OCR shows several names and items from a Brownsville era ad sheet. Mentions Miss Phipps violin recital, a Thursday event, and sales notes at Wolf's Book Store and Mrs. Prentisa's Home Store. Contains scattered promotional lines and local business references.
The Arcade and Proper and Son take charge of anArcade restaurant on Bridge Street with a first class manner and solicit patronage. Senel Quirk bought the Eastuan barber shop on Bridge Street, a well known North Lawrence barber, inviting customers to call.
An OCR fragment lists businesses and addresses in Lawrence Kansas including Winn and Karns gas fitting and repairs at Bridge Street, T F Ping & Sons, Griffitts groceries, and The Corner Grocery with prompt deliveries. Also mentions Ah RD Titgiedes Thinnes GLb and various unclear entries.
Real estate entity led by Kenty G. Parsons operates from the basement of the F AA building with Lawrence Kanga. Cautions note more lots to sell and a number of large properties offered to customers. Some listings indicate potential buyers and inquiries.
Brown and Emmons proprietors advertise as Park Grocery and Prest. Meat Avents offering flour and staples from 1300 Mass Street Lawrence Kansas. They list two phone numbers and claim delivery to any part of the city with both phones 40.
East Warren Street grocery ad lists meats and fish items with prices and a phone number for inquiries. The fragment mentions a small shop offering provisions and contact details in a bygone era.
Connelly and Albritton were arrested this morning on a charge of stealing four harness from Connell Bros. Connelly’s hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning and Albritton’s for Saturday morning. UO F lodge No. 4 will work in the initiatory degree tonight.
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