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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1914
Page
5
A community matinee at Lawrence will feature a noon 2 pm program with mixed activities and a display of local names and associations. The event emphasizes inclusion with a mix of participants and remarks on beverage safety.
David Coop fled from police in June after being jailed for drunkenness. He worked for farmer Cameron, raised a $5 check to $35, bought goods, and cashed it at Oscar W. Orr's. Cameron alerted authorities when the altered check appeared. Coop was arrested at the Santa Fe Restaurant and turned over to county authorities. He has prior sentences in Sumner and Douglas counties and faces a third term.
The Mt Ida mayor W J Francisco returns to Lawrence after a two day farm visit in Anderson county. He reports very flattering crop conditions in the Mt Ida area. During his absence Commissioner of Finance W W Holyfield served as acting mayor.
Dr Arthur Braden of Syracuse University has been selected to fill the Bible Chair supported by the Christian Women’s Board of Missions. He holds an ALB and AM from Hiram College and a PhD from Syracuse University. He is about 35, comes highly recommended, and will begin work between now and September.
Mrs Augusta En0 aged 79 died at home 1001 Pennsylvania Saturday evening. Funeral held at Washington Creek Church today 11 o clock interment Colliers Cemetery about twenty miles southeast of town. Francis A Sugrue funeral held this morning 9 o clock from Catholic church interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs Carrie Smith funeral held Saturday afternoon 5 o clock from home Louisiana interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Martha Jane Kidd funeral held Saturday from home Clinton interment Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. C. C. Dinsler hosted a morning breakfast for ten at her Moravia Iowa guest Roxa Winsler and Jessie Adee of Minneapolis Kansas. Winsler presented music during part of the morning after returning from Cornell where she studied music over the winter.
Mrs F H Trabus of Springville praises Camberlains Tab lets for six years of relief from disordered liver. She notes quick action and desired relief from symptoms. Chester Baker of Topeka visited Lawrence with his family on Sunday.
National League results show New York seven Chicago two. Cincinnati four. Boston twelve St Louis twelve with only three games. American League has no games. Federal League lists Chicago six two Indianapolis five. St Louis four Kansas City seven. American Association reports Kansas City four Cleveland three. Indianapolis five. Milwaukee three. Louisville seven. St Paul three. Columbus nine. Minneapolis eight. Western League notes Des Moines eleven three Topeka two Denver eight Omaha unknown Sioux City eleven Lincoln Wichita four St Joseph five.
Mrs. Sidney E Perkins and Abe Sallie Perkins visit Mr. and Mrs. Dave Perink and children Mildred Velma Malcol and Martha. Lou Tritt of Larned Kansas guests of Mr. Rinehee and Miss Alice Hiskins. Mrs. Clarence Martin and son Clarence Jr. and Mrs. George Howell of Montana spend part of the summer here with their brother Tom Burns and sisters Alice Carrol and Mrs. John Tarpy. Tom Stinson, traveling salesman for Kansas City Cheese, visits. Mrs. Laura Claxton and daughter Florence return to Overview Farm after six weeks in Carbondale and Kansas City. Mrs. Claxton accompanies Miss Minnie Garrett. Mrs. Robert Johnson goes to Kansas City to visit her sister ill. Miss Melissa McCabria spends day in Eudora. Armine Barteldesi visits Kansas City friends. Miss Winona MouCroskie returns from Coldwater and Wichita after five weeks. D. M. Bowen St. Topeka visits Lawrene. Mr. and Mrs. L Osborn visit Kansas City. TH Chalkley heads to Little Rock for weeks. Mrs. F H Hodder and daughter Margaret go to Estes Park for the summer. J B Russell goes to Great Falls. Miss Helen Alphin spends day in Eskridge. Miss Galena Cooke, wind, visiting H E DonCarlos, leaves for the Ozarks for a house party. Fred Parrott of Clay Gentes Republican visits Lawrence. Miss Bethikrign leaves Wednesday for Luddington Mich.
Local notices report residents visiting relatives in Kansas City and Chicago with names such as Miss Mable Nole Gertrude Ott and Mrs. Chas Ramsey along with others. A market report from Kansas City lists cattle hogs butter and eggs with receipts and price ranges, followed by Chicago market figures for beef hogs and pork products.
Records of the Merchants Association show increasing out-of-town trade from Lawrence. First quarter sales to travelers paid railroad fare of 66.24 dollars on 1634 dollars of business. Second quarter brought 2792.35 dollars with 111.81 dollars in railroad fare. Merchants advertise in county dailies and other towns and distribute circulars to attract customers from surrounding areas.
For sale plums by E W Plummer at $1.00 per bit delivered. Home phone 56 Red. May be a small local classified notice listing fruit offering with contact details.
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