May 1908 Weather Summary Highlights Record Rainfall
May 1908 shows the greatest rainfall for May since 1963, exceeded by only six Mays in 41 years of records. The month had heavy rainfall totals on multiple days, above normal cloudiness, and wind speeds peaking at 33 miles per hour on the 24th. Mean temperatures were slightly below normal, with notable temperature ranges and a month total rainfall around 28.7 inches. The period included fog, above-average sky cover, and a high proportion of cloudy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soth Hac
Xu Chuind
Trent
Heathy Muaien
Weather Notes and Local Items From Daily Ledger
A fragmented weather report notes showers in parts of the Kansas area with cloudy conditions and weak winds. The page mentions a weather section, a telephone number for Pure Tea Cream, and remnants of embroideries at a Home store drawing public objections to the ordinance.
Allan A Tanner to speak at Lawrence Chautauqua
Douglas County residents will witness Allan A Tanner presented as a prominent platform man at the first Lawrence Chautauqua. The notice highlights his broad minded humanity and greatness of manhood as a centerpiece of the event. A poem about the Old Windmill is offered with a postcard folder for sale by F B McColloch, druggist at 847 Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftir
Douglas County
Louise Prentiss Simpson
F. B. McColloch
Mass
Natural Gas Heating Praised by Lawrence Installers
O Brien and Co advertise natural gas as the most satisfactory economical heating fuel when properly installed. They note over sixty gas furnaces and radiators have been installed in Lawrence West buildings and invite customers to inspect their goods and heating methods. References cheerfully given from over sixty satisfied customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
O’brien & CO
Mass
Removal Notice and Grocery Move At Local Stores
The Smith Hall formerly The Everett Hall is under renovation with no expense spared to please the public. Information available from G W Smith 533 Ohio street Bell 1705. Removal notice. Our grocery store has moved to 956 Mass St. Phone 227 Ellis Cash Grocery.
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Everett Hall
G. W. Smith
Ohio Street
Bell Phone
Mass
Ellis Cash Grocery
Personal notices from Lawrence area visitors and visits
A jumble of names and places shows residents and visitors moving through Topeka Leavenworth Lawrence and Kansas City. Many individuals and families such as Charles Tucker Barry Gaskell Grace Creel and J C Simmons are mentioned across dates with brief journeys to or from Topeka Leavenworth Kansas City Albuquerque Seattle Tacoma and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oita
Topeka
Barry Gaskell
Leavenworth
Jover
Biss Grassie Weber
Charles Tucker
Kansas City
D. McKenzie
Basin
Joe Marshall
Cungordia
Lawrence
Grace Creel
Albuquerque
George Marshall
Basas City
Arnett
Wilma
A. Weber
Bert Eddy
al Gracber
J. We Wolgamett
Seattle
George Warehoff
California
Lucy Sfargis
Tunganoxie
Grace Phenicie
Frank Lind
Hutchinson
James Hamlin
Alice Burns
Ciy
Jd. Barker
Dee
Kansas
Cary
Chit
Charles Hl. Pattisan
A.B. Clarke
Leroy Ruch
Tope
Maxwell Suters
Kamsis City
A. McAllister
Morales
Tacoma
Washesington
Hoo
Gray
Oskalmesie
Teds
Ola Smith
Vinland
AL Bittcher
Oklahoma
Allen
Ethel Whenieie Teis
Rena ¢ Acheol
M.A. Barber
Wa Lawrence
Ocomay
Tfleraattens
Eddison Phorographs and Complete Stock of Records
Gardner and Ottawa residents travel for business and social visits. notable movements include Mrs. Rebecca Beam’s death in Denver and funeral in Lawrence. Reverend Barnhill of Staten Island and Rev. Will attend Kansas City assembly. Arthur Relihan visits Phi Delt after medical studies in Chicago.
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W. G. Powell
Marion Township
J. E. Perry
Baldwin
Arthur Relihan
Ke U
Chicago
Phi Delt
Kev
Barnhill
Staten Island
New York
D. L. Thomas
Rev
Will
Presbyterian Burch
Kansas City
Those Who Passed at the State Pharmacist Exam
Fein's for Gas Mantlea George Lohman Arthur Evans G U Dinewn and James Kilchersid passed the state pharmacist examination held in Wichita. They were among the few who succeeded and are happy about their results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lohman
Arthur Evans
G. U. Dinewn
James Kilchersid
Wichita
River rises. fill works curb flood risk on watershed
River presence caused apprehension Sunday as water rose rapidly yet no overflow occurred. Workers spent the day sealing a river fill hole to limit flood risk while driftwood increased. Water fell to near normal levels by midnight and the watershed rain did not alter the outlook.
General L I Waters Address At Park Sparks Mixed Reception
General L I Waters spoke at a Saturday park gathering but could not be heard clearly due to a weak voice. A lawyer in attendance quipped he speaks to twelve men, not the crowd, yet those who heard him praised the talk. The event drew a large crowd, with cemetery decorations in the morning and a street procession in the afternoon. Stores reopened for Saturday night business after the exercises.
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General L. I. Waters
General Waters
Former Lawrence Man Dies in Oklahoma City
Word received yesterday told of the death in Oklahoma City of Leo Steinberg, a former Lawrence citizen long known in the town for his years in the clothing business. He had been in ill health since leaving Lawrence and was a Mason. The funeral was held at 4:30 PM in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City
Leo Steinberg
Steinberg
Lawrence
Masonie Lodge
Alex Mack Dies At Home Aged 37
Alex Mack aged 37 died this morning at his home on 805 Penn Street. The body will be shipped to Kansas City for burial. Season tickets for the Chautauqua are available through the YMCA at 2.00 each. gate price is 2.50.
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Alex Mack
Penn. Street
Kansas City
Buriel
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Gifts
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and after the death of our mother. Special thanks for floral offerings. Lulu G. Simmons and family express gratitude to Mrs T A Roy Mrs M V Nutt Robi P Simmons Thomas L Simmons Frank Simmons G A Hamman eye ear nose and throat specialist services offered at Glames fitted Office over Disk Drug Store 824 Vermont Street.
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Lulu GC. Simmons
T. A. Roy
M. V. Nutt
Robi. P. Simmons
Thomas L. Simmons
Frank Simmons
G. A. Hamman
Norris Carriage Ad Sells Rubber Tired Ennabouts This Week
Norris Carriage advertising two rubber tired Ennabouts for 65 dollars each, valued at 75 dollars, selling this week from 625-650 Mamachnestts. Includes Norfolk carriage company listing.
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Norris
Mamachnestts Bt
Paint Shop News and Rail Route Debates in Kansas City Area
Paint for all surfaces advertised by Stevenson’s Book Store. The Kaueds Traction Company claims yearly progress as plans for a belt line system near Lawrence and Topeka unfold. Survey head Shirley, with Boyd, outlines a route from Masschusetts to Winthrop and Arkansas streets toward Elliott, aiming to place the Kan City line in Hancock Street and the city depot in the park. Proponents argue freight through traffic could be diverted to a belt line if objections arise. Several Lawrence figures show interest, with plans contingent on surveys and franchise clearances.
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Kaueds Traction Cmpany
Lawrerr
Masschusetts Street
Winthrop
Arkansas Street
Arkansas
Elliott
Topeka
Kan City
Hancock Street
Beli
Shirley
M Shirley
Boyd
Kap City
Lawrence
Mr. Shirley
Homey
Bowersock
Hess
Society Notes From a Kansas Town Get-Togethers
The Sewing club plans a Thursday gathering with Miss Olga Barteldes. Mr and Mrs W G Castle hosted guests at dinner yesterday. Numerous society events unfold including cards at the homes of Miss Lela Gray and Miss Evodne Lap Tad, with invitations, farewells, and a Colonial Dames tea in Wichita. The Kansas K U alumni club prepares for commencement in Lawrence on June 9, and a memorial day party marks the 90th birthday of Mr George Kimball with a reception and long-table supper in his Vermont street home.
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Olga Barteldes
W. G Castle
Vinelto
Clurch
F. A. Bully
Paul Lankis
Mize Madonna Rankin
Idh Cater
Mise
Mary Meri
The
Forties
Lela Gray Y
Phi Gamma Delta
Sigma Chi
Colonial Dames of
Kansas
Tadow
Wichita
Livers
Presiden
Wimball
First View Prevident
EB. Purcell
Manhattan
Second — View
Xni
Evodne Lap- Tad
John Hutt
Poonies
Rosea
Amorette Weaver
Bertha Luck
Jane Norman
Lillian Wilson
Frances
Kaatherine McCreath
George Kimball
Vermont Street
Kimball
Five O'Lock
Homela Traction
J. D. Faxon
Greatings
Plymouth Church
J. L. Moore
Well Known Woman Dead in Lawrence at 76
Mrs. Vienna Leeper aged 76 died in her rooms at 1240 Mass street Lawrence after heart trouble. She leaves a husband, long invalid, and daughter-in-law Mrs. Sadie Leeper Gill. Leeper was a longtime respected figure with a wide circle of friends. funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Rebecca G. Beam
C. Dr. Beam
Lawrence
Denver
George Beam
Beam
Vienna Leeper
Mass. Street
Gould
Leeper
Sadie Leeper Gill
Don
Elizabeth Landon
William Lowe
W. FP. Morris
Rota
Connecticut Street
Commencement concert and local notices mix with shoe repairs
The page lists events and ads including the University Fine Arts commencement concert in Fraser Hall with likely date changes, shoe repair notices at 921 to 728 Mass St, and a theater of ordinary business. It notes Mrs. Elizabeth Landon’s death with funeral details and hints of local shop promotions and merchandise offers.
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Fine Arts Department
Moore
Fraser Hall
Penny Arcade
Mass
W. J. Brosdhurst
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Weather Report
F. H. Snow
University of Kansas
Perth
Wiedemann
Gires
Remmingtoni
Olson Beog
Bell
Garland
Leonard
C. J. Eriksen
FE R. Learned
Allan A. Tanner
Smith Hall
St, Lawrence, Kans
Fish
Allur
W. R. Stubbs
Robert PF. Simmons
Piedmont
Thomas B. Ford
Washington, D. C
Af. €. Ford
Traymond G. Taylor
Illawatha High School
J. C. Simmons
Wellsville
Kans
Frank Mimbert
May & McKennan
James Wilson
Toblea
Wil
Thare
Bee Self
F. B. Spencer
Lucene Pied
Iola
Lucene Spencer
Kansa
Ed Pierson
Dolly
Graeber
A.d.weaver
A. A. Bigelow
Gardner
Hoe
Melvin
Ottawa
W. J. Busel
Lndianapolis
Chan Fuger
Tonginexie
G. W. Jones
Mawatha
Kana
GW. MelKnight
Junction City
Carrie Kasold
Marie Schultz
Tospeka
Diobort & Weather
Copeland
Moline, Kansas
Eddison
Straffon’s Drug Store
G. J. Beam
L.comas Studio
Maas
Uz Smith
News Depot
Hoadley
University
River
Waters
Lawrence Man
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Axminster
Royal Wilton
Stevenson’s Book Store
Kansas Traction
Freeh
Lawrence Transfer Co
F. Broeker
West Warren
Home Book Co
Club
Tennessee Street
London
Douglas County Chautauqua
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