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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1910
Page
2
In a past town event W. B. Brownell faced skepticism about reading the Declaration of Independence. Sam Bishop arranged a park procession that drew the crowd and ensured the reading occurred, though not with unanimous enthusiasm. Meanwhile local ads promote reductions at Mrs. Shearer Ladies Toggery and Ice Cream from Soxman & Co.
Mrs Conner and Martha Pears dined with Mrs Chapman of Lawrence. A birth announced for June 30, a girl to Mr and Mrs Godfred Gerstenberge. Mrs Whaley and Mrs Clay berry picking at Harvey Andersons. Mrs Elmer visited Mrs James Thursday. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Joy. several members resigned as Joy is ill. Aid meets at Mrs Clay's July 7. Grange reports four new members. picnic planned with Haskell band and speakers. Deichman's grove hosts event. farmers invited with baskets and fried chicken.
Lacy H. Metcalf Upton and others transfer property to Wilder S. Metcalf for $1.00. Includes Lots 1 and 2 in Block 7 and Lots 1 and 12 in Block 6, Haskell Place Addition, Lawrence.
Ed Riling traveled to Topeka to argue a motion to dismiss the bill of exceptions in the State of Kansas versus Frank Schueck and in the State of Kansas versus Mollie Stewart.
The Kansas City stock yards report a firmer week but dull trade as holiday effects linger. Prices rose 15 to 40 cents with buyers cautious, shipments expected high later in the week, top steer prices around 8.15, cows 3.25 to 4.75, hogs near 9.00 to 9.15, sheep and lambs steady to higher, with market activity light and packing interests holding back on mid and low grade cattle. J A Rickart and L B Correspondent note light run of 7,000 hogs and mixed demand across species.
The Sin clair Weber Stock Co presents Deserted at the Altar at the Airdome starring Eva Lappin. The four act drama from Stair and Harlin Circuit features a country girl and city lover entangled with counterfeiters with strong comedy and a disguise detective. Tonight and prices are 10 and 20 cents. Starry L Stevens of Muskogee is in town. Harry travels to Detroit for the Elks convention. Lawrence Business College students enjoy cool, ventilated rooms.
Deputies complete Wakarusa township assessment totals for personal property. Figures list horses, cattle, livestock, farm implements, vehicles, watches, jewelry, instruments, money, stocks, crops, furniture, tools, poultry, nursery stock and more. Taxable property tallies at 491,900 with exemptions 73,900 and total 565,890.
Mrs Grey from Kansas City visits Vinland while Mr and Mrs J G Day and Mr and Mrs Seth Fenton spend the Fourth in Ottawa. N McClelland and family celebrate with relatives in Eudora as most locals work harvest fields. A large crowd gathers on Mr Barnes lawn for fireworks by D G Kennedy and plenty of cream. Roy Jamerson returns from Lawrence for a short visit.
Classified style items include Welles wanted to drill for Wells by Hertzler Bros at Place House. Properties for sale: a new 10 room house near university east front. a 6 room brick house with barn. an 80 acre farm with house and orchard. Dirt loads offered by J S Venard. Local vendors Wilsons Drug Store McNish Bottling Works offer ice cream and pop. Marriage license issued to Kirt E Williams and Ethel May Pierce of Lawrence.
Kansas City officials allow showing of the Johnson Jeffries fight pictures unless riots occur elsewhere or here after display. St Joseph mayor supports viewing. Jefferson City governor threatens to ban if riots arise. Oakland arrives as James J Jeffries hides in a hotel post fight with his injuries and sadness.
Miss Alma Smock oldest daughter of Sam l J and Harriett Smock died at Pearson hospital at 11 30 am after appendicitis operation. She lived in Winfield Kansas and worked for Stafford and Albright Abstract Co. Funeral 9 30 Friday at home 808 West Warren Street. Postscript mentions Aurora cinema listings featuring Corbett films today and tomorrow.
A reflective line asserts that once women pass a certain age they feel any imam could suit them, portraying evolving attitudes toward companionship and spirituality in aging.
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