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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
2
The newly finished apartments at 708-710 Mass. street in the Laarnard building are now ready for occupancy. They offer first class appointments and moderate rates by the day, week, or month. Office upstairs, Bell telephone, 190.
Advertisement offering Westinghouse electric fans with a steady refreshing breeze from $4 and a stock of gas electric and combination fixtures. Includes wired lighting, sewing machine motors, electric irons, and other items. Calls to visit or call Both Phones 463 at Falley Block, 929 Maas Bt.
Topeka and nearby towns see a flurry of visits and travel plans as residents such as W J Coleman Mrs A Pahner and Prof Aubach make short trips to Denver Kansas City and Leavenworth. Families send members to Ottawa Leavenworth and Brookfield while others prepare for future moves and conventions.
Areters McClure, a Postal Telegraph messenger, was severely bitten this morning when a dog sprang from the sidewalk and grabbed his leg as he mounted his wheel. Dr. Anderson attended and the boy is doing nicely. The report notes recent bicycle dog incidents and urges more careful dog ownership. Post cards offered at Boyles.
Miss Martha Bennet wed Mr. J. O. Wilson in a July ceremony at the Unitarian church with Rev. Bennet officiating. The couple walked in to Lohengrin, sweet pea decor framed the aisle, and a pink rose bouquet complemented the bride’s white silk gown. A church reception followed, then a Bennet home dinner for out-of-town guests including Morrison, Maud Morrison, Brockway, Everingham, Smythe, Haggart, Nellie Bennet, Dorothy Bennet, Hoblit, and Alford Bennet.
A feature contrasts country and town schooling and highlights a North Lawrence two story house for sale. The ad pitches a cheap down payment and easy installments, claiming payments go to the buyer’s pocket rather than rent, with P. A. McCurdy at 1 West Warren Street handling inquiries.
W B Tucker warned this morning no boys camp will run unless more boys register by Friday. The Delaware River site is praised as delightful but current enrollments do not cover costs. He urged boys to encourage friends to join and noted no pay expenses yet.
Al Stannard of Emporia purchased 90,000 barrels of residuum from the Uncle Sam Oil Company at about 10 cents a barrel. The residuum will be refined into fuel and lubricants, used for fuel and painting, and was bought through an agent associated with Morse Heceiver. About eight years of stock were shipped today. more to follow as the purchase consolidates most independent Kansas oil holdings.
Miss Anna Ol, alumna member and former president of the organization, was honored at the annual convention of the Kappa M Phi Theta Sorority. The national group nominated Miss Tarri Nos to head the university chapter, an honor usually given to elder members.
Special notice seeks the whereabouts of Irving Davis an 18 year old white male with light hair and light complexion 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 135 pounds believed to be working on a farm. A reward is offered for information leading to his location. Guardian J R Woodward offers this notice.
Lucinda Caswell, 79, wife of Andrew J. Caswell, died at home five miles southwest of the city from rapture. She was born in Virginia and the funeral is set for 9:30 Friday morning with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Sylvester Creel, age two, died Tuesday morning at his father G L Creel’s home four miles northwest of town. The funeral was held today at 2 p.m. and burial followed at Fairview cemetery.
The body will arrive Thursday morning and the funeral is planned for Friday morning with the time to be announced after final arrangements. Mrs. S J Churchill will host the ladies of the First M E church Thursday afternoon. a dime social will follow. All are invited and the final day of the James town Exposition at the New Nickle is noted.
Johnnie Secrist, a World office employee, suffered a serious head wound at noon while swinging between two composing stones in the press room. Dr. Anderson gave four or five stitches. He is improving and worked briefly this afternoon.
A fragmented 1907 style ad and prose fragment describe gas mantle handling tips. Mantle care includes removing the burner head, passing the mantle over the burner, and ensuring the fork does not pierce the rasatte. The process covers chimney fitting, lighting procedure, and periodic Bunsen tube cleaning, interspersed with literary quotes and an unrelated local business promotion.
Market report from Kansas City Stock Yards notes cattle in native division hold last week's advance with fed cattle selling at year highs. Prices for steers and range cows show higher sale values. veals up, bulls steady. Trade slower in country grades due to fewer buyers, but overall prices climb. mutton receipts small with top lambs at 7.70 and wethers 5.50 to 6.00. J A Rickart L S Correspondent.
The July meeting of the Douglas County Horticultural Society will be held at A. H. Griesa’s home on Saturday July 20 with talks on The peach Rotation in fruit crops and The dandelion origin in Douglas County Forest Savage presiding Mr Griesa hosts after June cancellation It names J N Macomb as President and Samuel Reynolds as Secretary
The speaker, L. F. Conklin, asserts strong praise for Tacycles and motor cycles, claiming owners are enthusiasts and inviting interest in both product lines. The note emphasizes personal endorsement and invites a broader audience to consider these wheels.
Opera Cafe advertises under new management as the most convenient place in the city to satisfy the inner man. Open 6 a.m. to Da. m. Located at 744 Mass St.
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