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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
4
City receives a $1000 bond plus $25 interest from the estate of James C Horton. Mayor Barker says the bequest follows Horton's will for the cemetery fund and will be turned over to the cemetery treasurer. The note calls for similar future gifts from others.
Purely personal items list numerous travelers and visitors from Kansas to Illinois and Wisconsin, with names such as Madge Lane and Olga Newton. It notes Dr. T. L. Chambers moving to Lawrence and becoming physician in charge of the University Hospital, and mentions community investment by Unsford Investment Co. alongside a suspected suicide case in Spokane.
Team Berger and Barteldes Jr high men Edmonds Barteldes along with 480 Barteldes and Day teams will bowl tonight in a local bowling event.
The mother and family of the late Grattan Gregg express sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during their time of sorrow and bereavement. Mrs. Mary Gregg and Children.
R C Rawlings filed acceptance of Ottawa city franchise with a $500 bond to cover forfeiture if the line fails to reach completion within 30 months. The project advances as Kansas City and Southern also seeks passage through Ottawa and awaits August 20 acceptance. A recent test trip with East financiers and city officials supported the proposal.
Ton Delahunty appeared before Police Court Judge Louis Menger on a charge of quarrelling fighting and resisting an officer and posted bond to return tomorrow at eight. The city versus Held on obstructing a street in Worth Lawrence was continued to tomorrow. Gustafson noted for small repair jobs. W L Douglas shoes sold by Abe Wolfson at 637 Mesa Street.
Readable text describes a two day sale on Friday and Saturday July 17 and 18 offering extensive discounts on silks, linens, batistes, linens, towels, umbrellas, lingerie, and dress fabrics. Highlights include 40 inch batistes from 15c and 20c, Persian lawns at 20c and 25c, moneyback silk bargains, discounts on black taffetas, and reduced prices on sheets towels and lace as the stock is cleared.
A cluttered Lawrence column reports on gossip about a local society figure allegedly eloping rumors and rumored romantics at Ohio Street. mentions a detective agency in Kansas City solving a razors plan. notes Miss Evelyn Strong and Miss Edith Becker hosting a picnic croquet on campus. and reports on Miss Helen Sparr’s Sewing club meeting and Lincoln Pie fad. It also confirms the marriage of Mr Mason of Lawrence to Miss Gertrude Cratchfield of Garnett and outlines their backgrounds.
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