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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
4
Guardian J R Woodward announces a reward for information locating a white boxy 18 year old male named Davis light complexion 5 feet 6 inches 135 to 140 pounds last seen working on a farm near Irving Ald. Any lead to his whereabouts may prove valuable.
Bertha Kilworth visits Newton while many locals travel for visits and business. Numerous residents such as Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Miss Beatz, and Mr. Stafler are noted in trips to Kansas City, Wichita, Minneapolis, and Lawrence. The piece catalogs social calls, homecomings, and upcoming events including the C P A picnic at Brown's Grove with games, music, dancing, and a ban on disruptive behavior.
The Kaw Valley association met yesterday at 2 p m with Rev. Geo McNeal as moderator and Rev. D B Jackson as recording secretary. Deacon C C Coleman delivered the welcome, F Q Wammons responded, and the moderator spoke on dedication to the work. Rev H Gordon preached on Fountain of Life and Rev G C Clark, formerly of the A M E church, was ordained and welcomed into the Baptist ranks. Dr J R Richardson preached on Missions and Rev George C Clark of Kansas City Kansas preached on The Need of the Holy Spirit.
F M Perkins received a Asheville North Carolina paper reporting the death of Mrs J T Warren after an eleven month illness due to stomach cancer. Mrs Warren was known to old settlers as her husband once ran a hardware store here.
Henry Cone was fined $6.50 for being drunk at police court. Few cases are on docket as heat or civic mood dampens crime activity. DE H BEDING Fraternal Aid Blog advertises eye ear nose throat practice with hours 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday appointments.
The law order calls for the sale of the defendants real estate in Douglas county to satisfy a partition judgment. The land includes the south half of the north east quarter of section 33 and the south half of the northeast quarter of section 10 both in township 13 14 and range 19. The sale takes place August 13 1907 at the courthouse in Lawrence. Sheriff J R Woodward will conduct the auction for cash.
A brief note reports Hire's Root Beer drawn from a keg at Wiedemann's, highlighting a social or tavern scene where the beverage was served directly from the keg.
An assortment of small ads includes eye clinic services by G A Hamman M D with glasses fitting and office above Dick's Drug Store, Racycles and motorcycles promoted by L F Conklin, Krehbiel & Crew real estate listings, and Robertson Undertaking Co funeral services with private ambulance at 808 Massachusetts Street and contact numbers 107.
The Hosford Investment Company sold the Wilcox property at 161 and 163 Connecticut Street to J A Garst and his wife. The transfer completes a real estate transaction recorded today.
Tonight the Airdome stages one of its strongest dramas with fine scenery and witty humor. Don’t miss Mr. Wilson in his tramp specialty as the curtain rises at 8 30 prompt.
A noon fire at 520 Maine Street destroyed nearly everything in the Bell residence while no one was home. Firefighters arrived as the blaze had gained headway and officials expect insurance to cover the loss. Mrs May Murphy hosted the Ladies of the W R C No 9 at her Haspiell Road cottage yesterday from two to six with games, conversation and refreshments.
The Bell- Metcalf Implement Co opened today after consolidating Bell & Bell with J. C. Metcalf. Invitations included a cracker of a buggy whip, with a buggy whip given to the cracker holder. Lemonade cigars and Lawrence made items completed the entertainment. opening judged successful. James S. Anderson 58, brother of Mrs. Hank Davis of Lawrence, died in Atchigan of Bright's disease yesterday. body to be brought here Sunday for burial.
TheElectric Light company reports it has sent out its last six pound iron units and offers to borrow a trial iron today. A factory supplied Jet iron is expected to arrive next week to fulfill future requests.
The Fairfax announces newly finished apartments at 708 710 Mass street under the Learnard name with stylish fittings. Rates are moderate by day, week or month and offices are upstairs with Bell telephone 190.
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