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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
1
Town of Media wrestles with post office vacancy and Baldwin property takeover as local leaders clash over appointment. Citizens recall the mayor and a crowd, while inspectors weigh reforms and the community awaits clarity on who will run the mail service and oversee government property.
About 390 people attended the Mammpeiog in the Chririan arch for discussion of river crossing and property protection for the north aida. Commissioners Hockinson and Watts pressed the issue, explaining conditions and plans while committees proposed investigation and temporary surveys.
The grammar class moved to room 1 and visited by Misses Clara Ebarbart and Mises Mary, with a lively visitor turnout. Wordsworth study begins in literature. Katherman’s instrumental solo and Mingie Kenondy’s readings pleased attendees. East Eydagett Varoas led nail driving, J. F. Eberhart won tug of war, and A C. Ratler plus Violao visits marked the day.
The Journal reports delivery delays due to new machinery adjustments and unsuitable conditions. A death notice from Mrs. H S Hall notes her sister’s passing in Ovid New York. A freight wreck on the Unica Pennsylvania line between Fall Leaf and York Creek disrupts service, with trains delayed for several hours and section men deployed. Frank McGrade, a letter carrier, is listed on the post office carrier list. Local items mention spring chickens street beef and a delivery wagon owned by W A Guenther.
A jumble of names shows residents and visitors traveling through Lawrence today. Mra Jobo Dolisi of Endeora and Mrs Ed Miller of Hispor were seen in town, with Mr Chas Richarde of Endora and Mises Anderton of Bellview also noted for their Lawrence day visits.
The Haskell Lodian band will perform in Deaver tonight then move to Colorado Springs and other towns. A public works effort plans riverbank improvements and artificial circulation projects. Delaware boiler works and street repairs are noted, with schedules for a variety of community activities and a county court racing event. The Douglas county teachers normal institute closes, and a county fair race is mentioned. Barbers announce a price increase to 5 and a half for a week’s shave after August.
The Lawrence Gas Fuel and Electric Light Company calls a meeting to select directors and conduct other business. The session is scheduled for Monday July 20 1973 at the usual place.
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