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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1905
Page
4
Yesterday's cool weather gave way to a short brisk shower around 6 PM. A dark cloud rolled in from the northwest with strong wind and brief rain, then the sky cleared by night. Morning sun returned as the day proved pleasantly cool for a holiday with dampness from rain.
The article reports a bowing contest between Kuhns and Berger at the Mer chants Athletic club house with Kuhne's team totaling 2 409 and high score by Kuhneal, Berger's team totaling 2 477 and high score by Berger 549. It notes residents moving to Denver and other local business ads and notices about stores, staff changes, and community events in Lawrence Kansas.
The board of regents names teaching fellows for English and Mathematics from Kansas and Minnesota, with more positions in education philosophy German sociology and languages to follow. Each fellowship carries a 215 grant and W C Lansdon of Fort Scott becomes university athletics manager replacing U S Plank.
The Wakarusa creak dropped about four inches by 10 oclock, flooding bottom lands and hindering bridge access and work. West of Lawrence reports show no damage, while the river remained within its banks east of the city.
A work train has been repairing 1200 feet of washed out track on the Southern Kansas line since yesterday. It was expected to reach the area by noon today.
Property on South Massachusetts Street 125 feet front by 250 feet depth with a large barn and good condition. Owner seeks immediate sale at 24500 cash with terms to suit purchaser. Apply at once.
W T Sinclair and J F Brock advertise optometrist services with emphasis on careful eye testing and fitting glasses. They urge immediate visits for headaches and nervous eyes. Also notice mass carpet renovator to close indefinitely from July 1 for repairs. customers urged to place orders now.
The article describes a largely suspended business day in Lawrence with groceries and many services open briefly or all day while fireworks dealers kept shops open. Banks post offices and libraries closed as residents, especially youths, enjoyed a quieter celebration with limited street noise and a rare calm in town.
Captain W G Fearing is to be succeeded as bridge watchman tomorrow by H Barrell appointed by the city council at the May meeting. Barrell, a newcomer living near Councilman Bond from the second ward, now has confirmation from the county commissioners who pay part of the salary. The city library board to meet tomorrow afternoon. Local ads note cigars and meats from area merchants.
The page advertises real estate deals and small goods prices. J M Neville seeks vacant lots and cheap houses at 700 Massachusetts, B H Masters sells coal gasoline and groceries, M F Williams offers baked goods by phone, R S Boyd offers horseshoeing and tires, Russell Spares promotes thrashing cash and Arkansas coal storage, and electric light suggested for cooling homes.
Over 100 wallpaper combinations in latest designs and colorings per roll. Local ads list Phillips & Co and Frank Rauskoff plumbing and gas fitting services at 712 Massachusetts with prompt attention. Also Stephen Freiler restaurant, Charles Thudium meat market, Geo Beattie painter, Henry Reyer painter, J Q Pickens painter, and second hand dealer D Litwin W E Beattie with contact details and addresses in Kansas? City style business directory listing.
Resolutions express appreciation for instructors and the Lawrence City High School for venue use. They commend Superintendent Peaks of Haskell Institute for the graduates’ Monday night exercises and pledge wholehearted cooperation with County Superintendent Bowman for future school improvements.
The column lists numerous residents and visitors: J B Watkins returns from an extended absence, Frea C Penfield arrives from Kansas City, several people travel to and from Kansas City, Topeka, Denver, and Lake View. A kitchen shower honors Miss Gertrude Bellards with many friends attending despite rain.
The funeral for James Woitrown ing Browning, killed when contacting a live wire while working as a Missouri and Kansas Telephone lineman, will be held tomorrow from 42 Elm Street. Browning and companion William Tomy were on the line between town and Haskell. Tomy was injured but not in danger. Also noted are campus improvements at the University of Kansas and river level updates for Kaw River with potential rise expected.
Rewriting of the qualitative analysis book by Text Book Professor BE Batley and Professor HP Cary of the University of Kansas promises enlarged edition with improved schemes and updated content. Publication slated for the fall term opening.
A column notes Andrew Carnegie holds citizenship grants from many towns in England and Scotland for funded libraries and institutions. It mentions recent freedoms awarded by Trieste and Eastbourne, plus admission to the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards in London. Nearby items list ads and local notices.
The board of education met at the high school last night and approved routine business. It approved repair bills and two salary bills. Superintendent Smith was granted a six week leave of absence to be spent in Utah. Salaries for Miss Eck, Mrs Arnett, and Miss Bernhard were each raised by 2.50 dollars due to perceived unfairness in the May salary readjustment.
List of new subscribers with addresses and notes on service areas including Red White and Green exchanges. Notable entries include Armstrong, Beck, Bond, Ralen, Brownell, Burr, Creel, Corkill, Elliott, Henderson, Jala, Ketely, Longnecker, Marshall, Marten, McKinney, Sutton, Thompson, Ulrich, Varnum, and others with locations in Red and White areas and a Clinton Beach address. The section ends with a contact list of people reachable without charge by dialing a local number.
The Athens council No 3 to host a social dance in the new EA hall on Tuesday evening July 4 with music and admission of 50 cents per couple. Also promoted are July Fourth rail fares by Santa Fe with sale July 1 2 3 4 and return rates of one fare plus royalties. Gustafson's ad offers repairing services. contractor CONSTANT advertises general repairs and coal pricing via RUS SELL SPARKS CO.
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