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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1910
Page
6
Geo W Ellis, who has been secretary of the legation in Liberia for eight years, is home for a short stay. He plans to resume the practice of law and is ready to return to democratic American life after a notable diplomatic career.
At the Airdome tonight the Burgess Stock Co presents St Elmo, a dramatization of Augusta Evans’ novel in four acts. Frank Kirkland plays a fifth role, a promising new actor to Lawrence crowds. James Cooper handles the comedy, impressing audiences with his Charley’s Aunt from Brazil portrayal.
United Brethren members buy corner lots at Vermont and Ontario Streets for a new church. Rev J M Manion of North Lawrence Church is soliciting subscriptions and urging public support for the enterprise as the city needs a church in this area.
Management promises strong crowd at the Nickel starting tonight as Prof. Earl Colvin, famed scientist, presents a mysterious act. The spectacle has been hailed worldwide as a major sensation of the era and is expected to draw wide public interest.
Real estate transfer shows Fred C. Colman and wife deeding $3950.00 to Olivia A. Schwein for the west half of west 15 acres of the northeast quarter, section 5-13. Registration books will be open this evening. Weather is warm, Lawrence Business College students endure heat with ventilated upper rooms above the streets. Dresses skirts and waists offered at cut.
A series of short notes records numerous individuals visiting or traveling to and from Kansas City, Leavenworth, Topeka, and other places. People such as W. 8. Crouch, S. W. Atkinson, C. C. McGee, Mrs. Perillia Hoadley, and many others are listed with their weekend or daily movements between Kansas City, Leavenworth Times, Topeka, and Arkansas destinations. The item ends with an obituary note for Mrs. A. C. Larisee, formerly of Kansas, who died in Manhead, Conn., leaving a husband and many friends.
Judge Smart heard the application by Mrs. Margaret Drake seeking an injunction to stop Santa Fe from building across her property and took the case under advisement until tomorrow.
Special sale notice for sanitary hair Smoke Baby ribbon and cigars advertised at Mrs Shearer's Ladies Toggery highlighting discounted items and available smoke products alongside fashion goods.
A Kansas University seismograph recorded earthquake vibrations yesterday with shocks around 4 a.m. lasting three minutes. The main wave occurred at 4 13 and ended at 4 37. The activity was stronger east to west than north to south and appeared to originate about 2 200 miles away. A comparison notes the latest tremor resembled the Jilly 6 event but was lighter.
Tomorrow night, a regular hand concert will be held at the park with a special program. The event was moved from Wednesday to Tuesday to accommodate prayer meetings, with Prof Thurbach’s numbers including My King, Sleep Little Honey, and Box Still.
Butchers and grocers will close all stores Thursday at 1 30 PM to attend a city picnic at Amusement Park. A day of festive events is planned with a Texas Texas showdown and a store crawl expected as shops shut for the afternoon and evening.
In police court this morning John Kizer pleaded guilty to assaulting his half sister Nellie Themis on East Lane Cock Street. He was fined and sent to jail on vacation. The incident left Nellie with a swollen, bruised face after a quarrel that escalated to a slap and a kick. Baby Pictures at Thompson's Studio, 613 Mass. St.
Kansas City Pipe Line Co filed its third supplemental mortgage to Fidelity Trust Co for 5,000,000 dollars dated June 1, 1910. O H McQuary Dr Co advertise farms for sale in Douglas and adjacent counties with price lists. McColochs Drug Store receives new post card views and Wiedemanns offers chocolate tea cream soda.
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