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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1920
Page
5
Melvin Melvin, junior member of a local law firm and Kansas University Jay School graduate, campaigns for probate judge. He highlights independence from outside interests and full-time dedication, stating no other business ties.
Baldwin residents host a flurry of visits and departures. Charles Becks and the Finch family welcomed guests. Rev. William Bilby attended Rural Preachers school in Baldwin then returned to Wathena with his children. Mrs. Ackerman visited relatives in Indiana after a long separation. J G Johnsons journeyed to Hutchinson to visit daughter Mrs Canning. Bessie Gilman, with Apex Suction Cleaner Co in Kansas City, spent the weekend with her mother Della Gillman. Rev. Mills Anderson left for Sedalia Mo to preach. Mrs Beaton of Kansas City visited Baldwin with Mr J Howard Campbell and Ida Price as extended trip begins. Mrs. Liston returned from Missouri while visiting son Prof. Viron Liston in Kansas City. News reached Baldwin of the serious illness of former Baker man Charles Everett Ely in Phoenix, awaiting further updates. Mrs. Ely, once Birdean Motter, a former Baker art teacher, is among anxious friends. Mrs. Charles Chandler and daughter Mary Corrinne of Atchison stay with Dr Irvin Pulliam. Mr. Edward Kinzer hosts daughter and granddaughter.
Readable text shows Barber's Drug Store offering paints varnishes floor finishes wood stains fillers and wall finishes and brushes of all kinds for home projects.
Prof Hess of the Normal School in Conway plans a Baldwin visit with family. Dr and Mrs Samuel A Lough spend weeks in Estes Park Colorado delivering lectures at summer conferences. Prof and Mrs A G Wood and daughter Doris head for Colorado and possibly Yellowstone, planning to stay until Baker opens in fall. Mr Wolf travels east with his grandfather from Ottawa, returning by September. Dr and Mrs Homer Ebright and Betty return to Baldwin from Chicago and Hopkins Missouri. Dick Cochrane of Arkansas City visits Baldwin, heads to Colorado for an outing with his wife. Arlene Cochrane remains in Baldwin during parents absence. Mrs Charles Beeks visits Kansas City with sister. E J Kinzer buys and remodels the old King property on Indiana Street. Earl Johnson reports Ford stolen in Kansas City. Reverl and Manni Monticello visit Baldwin. Mrs Mary Robinson and Mr Charles Robinson wed at Willows California, to reside in Red Bluffs. Dr and Mrs S Welsley and Frances vacation in Colorado. Miss Hester Lawson to be married in August. kitchen shower held. Dr Henry W Hargett moves to New Albany Indiana as pastor. Baldwin hosts farewell reception. RF Wilson hosts a family reunion with five children present. two sisters not invited. Other attendees listed.
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