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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1910
Page
3
A short note from the town records discusses deputy assessors possibly limited to eight hours by law, with some exceeding that limit. It mentions Palmyra township and a Wakarusa man accumulating long hours preparing books for Christmas. The faculty list for the summer school omits Miss Maude Cooke as piano instructor.
The Sun warned of possible danger but the river rose only modestly and no danger line was reached. The Journal logged a few calls about river conditions as water remained high overnight but receded today, with rainfall more local in the watershed than nearby.
Mr. Kerns and his wife Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Kerns return from Lawrence where he worked as an instructor at Haskell Institute for several months. The civil service exam appointed a Washington gentleman, and Mr. Kerns contemplates future work. He is regarded as a capable instructor and leaves many friends in the Indian service.
Rtork operates Motorcycle Quick Delivery with Bell 1352 and Home 1053 routes. 1017 Mass street appears as a listed location or contact point for this delivery service.
Edward Payson Harris born June 11 1834 Hudson New Hampshire son of Albert and Sarah Harris. Married Sarah Davidson in 1860. Came to Lawrence Kan 1856 and worked in printing including P B Plumb Herald of Freedom Tribune Journal. Foreman roles spanned News Emporia and Crane and Co. 1891 onward. This morning's weather described as bright clear and springlike with storm passings.
Washington June 11 Senator Taylor of Tennessee promotes romance amid war. Capt Josephus Cecil A S A native of Tennessee marries a New England girl but War Department orders shorten three month honeymoon to one month. Taylor asks secretary of war to suspend rules to grant longer honeymoon. Dickinson considers the request. For pure ice cream call 182 Wiedemann's. Baby Pictures at Thompson's Studio 615 Mass St.
In Springfield Missouri on June 11 Thomas D. Richards, jailed for the killing of Mrs Julia Olivar, wed Mrs Jennie Sikes amid trial suspense. Sikes, the sole witness, testified as the coroner’s jury linked a cane blow to Olivar’s death months later.
A garbled 1920s style classified page offers deals on puppies real estate jobs and sales including two schnauzer like breeds for sale and agents wanted for various ventures. It also lists multiple houses for sale in different areas and a paper carrier job with a local ice cream mention. The clutter includes prices installments commissions and mailing requests with an address in Chicago and local city details.
The June 5 1910 timetable lists departure times from Santa Fe Depot for the Santa Fe line and from Henry and Mass Streets for local lines Indiana Street and University. Cars run at specified minutes past the hour with last connections at Henry and Mass Street around 10:50 to 11:10 PM on Saturdays.
Time table warns of changes without notice for the University Loop line with transfers limited to certain cash fare points. Passengers on other lines may route via Quincy and Tennessee or Henry and Miss to the University. Conductor should be told the rush direction when asking for a transfer. The firm touts its road bed cars and service, invites patronage and suggestions for improved service.
Notice to Journal subscribers: come at 5 o'clock for desk copies to ensure good binding. Summer brings dull bindery work, so visit the Journal office for best results. Also offers on Palmer's perfumes at Raymond's Drug Store and piano or organ lessons in June and July at North College 917 Kentucky studio.
The advertisement urges buyers to select the best camera quality from Eastman Kodak and to purchase it at Woodward and Company, highlighting trust in the brand for outings and daily use.
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