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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
4
Kansas fair to night and Sunday warmer in west. Excursion to Topeka with round trip 1.05. Swastika sale on June 1st with Gustafson scarves and jewelry. Waffle buys poultry and eggs. home prices posted. Bell phones connect and studio vocal lessons offered after June 1.
The Robertson Undertaking Co embalmers and funeral directors offer black and white funeral cars and a private ambulance service at 808 Massachusetts street with two phones. The ad promotes E Seidel meats as No 1 fresh clean and urges farmers needing funds to see The Hosford Investment Co for improvements or new machinery.
Local churches announce Sunday services with times for worship and Sunday school. Lutheran Bernt Schubert pastor leads at 11 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Sunday school with a university evening program. Duke AME at St. Luke shares Children’s Day with sermons at 11 a.m. and events at 3 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. First Church of Christ, Scientist holds services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at noon with a Wednesday meeting. Plymouth Congregational led by Rev. William W. Toll offers morning worship at 11:30 a.m. and Bible school at 3:30 p.m. Sacred concerts and Endeavor chapters scheduled across congregations.
A clipped, mixed church and commercial page notes a 10 thirty sermon by Bishop John IL Vincent of Indianapolis with no evening service due to a baccalaureate sermon. It lists Rubber paint ads from O. P. Barber & Son and sale notices for writing papers from Boughton’s, plus Bible school with Wm. Spray, osteopath Sarah E. Carruthers, and wall paper cleaning by S. J. Falley Bell. It ends with clothing and fishing rod promos from Schulz and Smith's News Depot.
An assorted page lists goods from Alaska and Herrick refrigerators to gas ranges, lighting, and sundries at Hoke's Economy Store with loan services by Hosford Investment Co. plus fresh fruit at Wiedemann's. Local churches schedule Sunday services, Sunday schools, and events including a University baccalaureate sermon and a Summer school program by Lawrence Business College.
The Baldwin group nearly grew angry at St Marys baseball players for not playing recently over umpire issues. A Lawrence man failed to volunteer as umpire, likely to protect his reputation. Coach Quigley faced harsh, personal accusations as the ledger reports strong tensions, while other colleges are allowed to play with different umpires.
The crowded Sunday evening concert at the Methodist Church featured Prof Hair’s memory with a program of his works. A strong address by Rev Ferness on music’s place in church services moved attendees. The event was praised as one of Baldwin’s most enjoyable, with requests for future tributes.
Dr Dixon, longtime physician and assistant superintendent at Haskell, is elected mayor in the spring election. The town supports reforms as Paonia votes out the saloons. The notice cites Dixon as a Christian citizenship leader from Tuonia Union.
All KK and women in Lawrence urged to attend the Tuesday picnic on the hill with an alumni address. Luncheon items include sandwiches, deviled eggs, fruit and lemonade served on plates from Fraser Mall rooms for 25 cents per plate. Extra sandwiches and coffee available. Lemonade on grounds. Household goods packing by Lawrence Transfer Co.
Airdome opens Monday in Burlington for a two week engagement with Three Continental Airdome. The troupe, led by Merc Mes. Gus Rapier and his wife, will tour Lawrence after Burlington, then move on to Chanté. The company is praised for clever performances and excellent attractions drawing many friends.
A street beggar suffered severe injuries in a blast and now breathes through a tube in his throat. The man, in dire need, makes an eerie, unearthly sound through the tube while lamenting the unfairness of public street begging. The incident prompts calls for better protection of the vulnerable on sidewalks.
The disappearance of Sutland was cleared up Tuesday when his wife received a letter dated in Denver Colorado. In the letter he said he did not know why he left and that he was lonely and urged Mrs England to come to him. It is likely he is suffering from some mental trouble.
Classified notice describes available storefronts and office spaces with various rents and locations including near Smith Undertaking Co and 711 Main Street. Mentions room space, decorations, heating details, and low overhead.
A handsome and appropriate graduation gift book by L. O. McIntyre titled Beauties of Friendship offered for sale at 50 cents.
Hettie Mossler died after a long illness of stomach trouble. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Mossler and faced a hard, steadfast fight with her parents contesting every obstacle. Funeral arrangements will be announced for Monday at 1 o clock from Forest Ave Church.
A terse event report notes Kulne and Courtney bean Tuva with Kalin, total 202. Tutee bought in with GS pins. Courtney and Gourtney high mia scored a total 4 Aah pins.
Douglas County Normal Institute in Lawrence Kansas runs July 1 to 27 with enrollment on July 1. Faculty includes Dr GC S Parmenter as conductor, instructors, Supt F P Smith, Princ C E Merwin, Supt C D Bowman. Course by mail offered, examination for certificates July 2007, institute fee 1 dollar, exam fee unknown, primary methods by Mrs Anna Aroett.
University clears campus at night as students depart for home. They are glad to go and many have worked hard, looking forward to rest after a long period of study and preparation.
Dr El Neding of Sabetha Kansas plans to locate his eye ear nose throat practice in Uy bas rental The move will bring ten years experience in general medicine to the area and enhance local business and social life The doctor comes well recommended and will join the community with his family as they settle on the hill toward Laure where Hey speed.
A Bechtel buggy stalled on a street morning when a horse slipped two front feet over the axle. Passersby lifted the horse from the buggy in front, removed the wheel from the bogey and the axle from under the Bechtel horse’s forelegs. No injuries reported, but risk was high if the horse had acted nervously.
A.W. Garvin of two miles north of town reports a horse broke its leg after slipping in the yard and he was forced to shoot it. Roy Moore plans to leave soon for a position at the Kansas City Times. Ed Wilson, hurt in Robinson Winey’s store last Thursday, is recovering but in pain. Raymond lowers the price of sets to 10c or $1.50, prompting boys to practice with boomerangs around poles and trees.
F. H. Snow of the University of Kansas reports May 1907 as the coldest in 40 years at Lawrence with white frost on multiple dates, last on the 27th. Rainfall near normal, wind below average, cloudiness well above normal, mean temperatures and wind speeds detailed, and a five month total rainfall slightly above average.
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