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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
4
Fred W Fein offers the latest electric fans and bargains on 12 inch desk and bracket fans for home use. He performs house wiring and electrical work as a primary business and can be reached at 403 East Henry or 183 Home Phone.
A local bank invites every man who earns money to open checking and time deposit accounts. The notice promises courteous treatment and aims to attract both wage earners and savers with its banking connection.
The district reports enough funds to run an eight month school year, with 8100 on hand after a school meeting. A levy will be made. faith Martin elected clerk at J & Watler, now in Colorado. Wheeler the treasurer sold assets and will be replaced by a county appointee on September 1. Local notices include farm transactions, personal visits, and community meetings.
A Lawrence gas company promotion highlights that nearly half of domestic gas users spent under 1.0 cubic feet for cooking and lighting in a 30 day period last month. The push notes rising new service applications, rental houses, and the Agna Hutt project on Tennessee Street where a gas furnace is expected to cut bills by more than the coal burner.
The Barteldes team defeated Gustafson 175 pins in the Merchants alleys summer tournament. Ketela led with 402 high, Gerhardt rolled 606 for Gustafson, while Barteldes posted 2613 and Gustafson 2788. Brews in winter standings show Barteldes top, Gustafson second, as Woodcraft campers head to Horseshoe Lake. Officer Hadley captured two runaway youths near Lawrence, Robi Casey and George Howe, aged about 14, in custody after a Lawrence escape. Hodley praised for the captures.
Funeral services for Henry Lindner of this city were held at 4 o clock this afternoon from the home on 5 Vermont street. Dr Hanker officiated and burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery. The day was extremely hot with threats of rain overnight. Weatherby, son of ex President Weatherby of Baker University, was named assistant to Money to Ioan on farm and city Prof Bauer, replacing Koepp, who resigned. Local notices mention bath salts for boys and bathing caps for ladies at Smiths News depot and phenolene drives for horses and cattle.
The partnership between D L Rowlands and I CO Stevenson known as Rowlands and Stevenson is dissolved by mutual consent. Mr Rowlands is discharged. The business will be carried on by Stevenson-Hopper Hook and all accounts due to the firm are payable to them.
The funeral for Miss Eda Langen Gerfer aged 11 months occurred Wednesday after an operation for appendicitis. Services were largely attended at the family home near Lake View, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Fresh salted peanuts advertised at Wisdemann's.
A customer praises an electric iron after a trial courtesy by a local firm. She notes swift heating, easy ironing, and a flexible offer to lend the device for a month with a buy option. The piece also references a teething infant and a cafe invitation, reflecting varied small-town life.
Market reports show cattle steady with hogs and packers trading at varied levels. Wheat and corn futures firm as July and September contracts move, while soybeans and oats show mixed prices. dairy and eggs records noted alongside forward grain values.
The piece details amateur freak fishing for devil fish and sharks with boats and gear, noting expert Edward Vor Hofe's encounters and dangerous yet thrilling sport. It also reports Ernest Flagg’s Singer Building upgrade plans in New York, a 41 story tower atop a 14 story office structure, awaiting approvals. A Missouri tragedy follows with Edward Walker killing his wife and himself after leaving an asylum.
The WW A club met with Mrs L J A Chapman at 41 New York Street yesterday afternoon after business, light refreshments were served, then the group adjourned to meet with Mrs Kemonson in Kentucky for a treat.
A police court morning session reports Jessa Hart fined 10.50 for breaking a window on a Wion D Pacifo passenger train and stealing a ride on top of a through train. A youth named Gath, who fled from the city rack pit, faced a 30.5 fine for breaking custody. Local concerns note reckless meat wagon driving and safety. Mayor Cook’s order closes saloons tomorrow as East St. Louis discusses the situation. Secretary Wilson clarifies meat inspection law scope in inter state business. Two boys, Harry Kaslay and Sugar Coates, aged, arrested for possessing six pairs of mens shoes in their home. An egg drink trial at Wee manos.
Dora Smith was arrested and charged with setting fire to a house. she was discharged due to insufficient evidence. Maggie Fitzhugh posted bail after giving her testimony yesterday. The case involves alleged violation of the robbery law.
A July report from near Saradar details a tragic incident involving 7 year old Ay tela Thompkins who, blind and partially deaf, committed suicide by driving two nails into her head. The event prompts questions about local safety and child welfare.
Colonel Miles buried five chickens killed by a stray pack of birds. Lacking a pistol he could not shoot the attackers. He has purchased ammunition and intends to retaliate the next day, fearing a future chick roast threat.
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