Oldest Oklahoma city paper reports oil well gains
In Lawrence, the On City Derrick notes July 6 oil strike by the Alloween company led by J. B. Greanlees. A well 418 feet deep produced 400 barrels in 24 hours, later steady at about 200 barrels biweekly. Drilling in Bartlesville district costs 3 to 5 times more than Alluwe, attracting Lawrence investors.
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ON City
Alloween J Company
J. B. Greanlees
Campbell
No. T
Bartlesyilla
Alluwe
Indian Territory
Lawrence Investors
Wind Up Sale at Dailey Stock and Stationery Closeout
Dailey stock of crockery and queensware including fine china will be drawn up for sale on Saturday July 29 with fixtures and shelving sold. J C Ecke in charge at Jackson block urges early attendance as stock closes in a few days. Also special prices on stationery and paper goods from July 20 for ten days.
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Lrockery
Queensware
Boughton
Mra. J. B. Sinarez
Masachusetts Street
Reduced wallpaper prices with hundreds of colorings
Over 100 combinations of latest wallpaper designs and colorings offered per roll at low prices. L. L. Phillips & Co and I. Q. Pickens promise first class painter and paper hanger work with prompt filling of all orders at 1221 New Jersey Street. Also B. Boyd provides practical horseshoeing, blacksmithing, and rubber tires on any wheel via telephone numbers 516 main and 705 Vermont Street.
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L. L. Phillips, & CO
I. Q. Pickens
Jeresy Street
Boyd
Main
Vermont Street
Wall Paper Remnants Bargains At Keeler's Book Store
Returning units from the Philippines pass Lawrance en route to Fort Thomas Kentucky. The Fourth Infantry second and third battalions number thirty officers and 350 men under Colonel P I Ray. After two years service inland the first battalion will stay in San Francisco until January 13.
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Fourth Infantry
Philippines
Lawrance
Fort Thomas
P. I. Ray
Compand
San Francisco
Stolen Bay Stallion Recovered In Chariton North Side
Grass shear theft report details a big bay stallion named ALK Owen stolen from a north side stable. The horse was found roaming streets by Mr. Munsicker and Bob Sparr, then returned to a stable by midnight after being identified. The notice also mentions nearby ads for insuring property, clothing sales, jewelry, grain trains, and local services.
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Owen
Cron
Mr. Munsicker
Bob Sparr
Mr. Owen
Scented Toilet Soap Promotion in Summer Sale
A note on Toilet Soap with a light perfume. Woodward & Co. offer three cakes for a quarter. The odor is agreeable in warm weather if not rank, presenting a surprisingly good value.
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Woodward & Co
July Telephone Directory delivery update
The July issue of the Telephone Directory is complete. Missed subscribers will receive a copy by reporting to the chief operator. Mrs Styles, wife of Mr Styles, is ill with lung trouble in Lawrence with her daughter Mrs Stage. A church notice invites all to sermons, while local businesses advertise services and goods on Massachusetts Street including upholstery, cigars, meat market, blacksmithing and optician services.
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Styles
Lawrence
Mrs. BK. Stage
Ottawa
Herod
Social News Briefs From Lawrence and Nearby Towns
Local notes report Prof L I Blake returning from Colorado after weeks away and various travels of residents. Mrs M R Peabody and son Rus head to St Joseph then Salt Lake City. Mrs M A Moody travels to Colorado guests in Kansas City. Mrs Frank Hamnett plans Ft Scott move with husband. Miss Marjoriy Wowersock visits Kansas City for Miss Imogene Merrill’s upcoming wedding. Dr J O Holloway returns from three weeks westward. Maude Watson to spend a month in Colorado Springs with relatives. Sigma Psi high school fraternity hosted by Aynes Abrlaub with Ola Hingler winning prize. luncheon served. Alex Marks and family return from St Louis. J W Robertson back from Chicago. Rosy Bangs joins from Kansas City for weekend. Justin J Howeren of Sacred City in Lawrence. A G Firdings of Kansas City to visit father. Mrs M A Torbert to Madison Wis. Elliott Blackwelder to Chicago then Madison. Joe Anderson to return from New York and Michigan trip. Poehler of Kansas City to visit relatives in Lawrence. William Zwick visiting brother and to return to Oklahoma City in a week. Jacob Rustr continues to improve. political figure Hassoun referenced.
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L. I. Blake
Colorado
M. R. Peabody
Rusall
St. Joseph
Salt Lake
Wm. T’millar
Ft. Scott
Marjoriy Wowersock
Kansas City
Imogene Merrill
J. O. Holloway
Wyoming
West
Maude Watson
Colorado Springs
M. W. Watson
Sigma Psi High School
Aynes Abrlaub
Kentucky Street
Ola Hingler
Alex Marks
St. Louis
J. W. Robertson
Chicago
Justin J. Hower Endr
Sacre City
Lawrence
G.fidrings
M. A. Torbert
Elliott Blackwelder
J. J. Bowersuck
Blackwelder
Madison
Wis
Dao Anderson
New York
Michigan
Dear Poehler
Kausag City
Colorado Springs visitors and Lawrence gatherings noted
The item lists numerous people traveling or visiting from Denver Colorado Springs and Kansas City including Mrs W M Kinsman of Colorado Springs visiting her mother Mrs Wo Brocklesby in Lawrence and Miss Myrtle Shang from Columbus Ohio visiting relatives. Also updates on Professor Preger and family returning to Lawrence from California and other relocations and trips. A horse injury incident near town ends in animal’s humane euthanization.
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Denver
Nooo
W. M. Kinsman
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Wo. Brocklesby
East Hancock Street
Alice Carroll
St. Jos
Lawrence
O. By Tucker
Muskogee
I. T
Mary Gleason
Avening
Kansas City
Arkansas
T. 4
Hughes
Philadelphia
J. R. Finney
Vermont Street
May Succeed Kitchener in British Command
The text suggests that if Lord Kitchener resigns as commander in chief of British forces to India, Lieutenant General William Nicholson would likely succeed him. Nicholson’s career includes campaigns in Afghanistan, Egypt, Burma, South Africa, and he served as Britain’s attache with the Japanese army early in the Russo Japanese War.
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Lord Kitchener
India
William Nicholson
Afganistan
Egypt
Burma
South Africa
Trackless Trolley Charter Granted in Topeka for Lawrence firm
A charter was secured yesterday from the Secretary of State at Topeka for the Reaser trackless trolley company of Lawrence. The firm will be formed of Lawrence men and plans to enlist local capital only. Directors named are J A Ham Ho C G Funnel C E Collins C W Murphy A J Grinin A D Selig and E N Keaser.
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Fram
Topeka
Reaser
Lawrence
Lawernce
Lawrence Capital
J, A. Ham- Ho
C. CG. Funnel
C. E. Collins
C. W. Murphy
A. J. Grinin
A. D.selig
E. N. Keaser
Outbreak and Re-arrest After Jail Escape Near Lawrenc
Roy Rose broke from the city jail after allegedly stealing Sam Wiley's bicycle, but fledgers nabbed him again days later. He reportedly came to town with the bicycle and attempted a dealer sale. Rose had served time at the reform school and faces re detention. Community notices cover a Sunday school excursion, bowling scores, land pricing, and local events.
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Roy Rose
Sam Wiley
Rosa
Reform School
Rainy Weather After Night Clouds and Thunder
A northwest cloud bank drifted over, bringing gusty winds around seven, followed by heavy rain with thunder and lightning. The rain was not urgently needed but will do no harm, improving conditions after yesterday’s clarity and making today more pleasant.
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S. Chariton Room
San-Up
Bonaparte Speech Sparks Council Pack Tactics
Charles J. Bonaparte then secretary of the Davy faced a heated session over a report on a prominent federal official. After Ranapatta attacked the official, Bonaparte and allies forced the report through by repeating arguments and motions, while supporters of the accused remained largely unmoved until dawn.
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Charles J. Bonaparte
Davy
Baltimore
Articlat
Ranapatta
Ickal
Bonaparte
Ladies from Britain to aid Japanese women in reform effort
Seven noted women including Mrs Magh Frasier Marion Crawford’s sister and Mrs Julia Ward Howe’s niece, long residents in Japan, plan to return to the Flowery Kingdom to support women’s rights and correct misconceptions about Japanese society, including wartime famines and arranged marriages.
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Magh Frasier
Marion Crawford
Julia Ward Hawe
Japan
Wie
la Assuré Sole
He Ecustuc
Odd Watch Mobs Signer Mascapani Charm
Odd fashion notes describe Italian coins worn by a signer and her husband, with six white bits set in the coins, rumored to be teeth from their children. The piece notes comments and the signer’s claim that the charms are dearer than pearls. The item includes a bank notice offering bonds for sale at par and accrued interest, secured by farm mortgages, plus various local ads for cigars, produce, furniture repair, and electric lighting.
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Signer Mascapani
Stallar
Viendave
Oo Farma
Fred L. Morris
Lawrence National Bank
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