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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1910
Page
6
The funeral of Mrs. R. W. Ludington, who died yesterday, will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the family residence. She occupied a position of distinction as a member of one of Lawrence's older families, with the Ludington name long standing in the community. Her illness was lengthy and her death was not unexpected.
Briant Bros presented David Garrick to a large audience praising it as the season’s best play at the Airdome. Tonight is the companys last Lawrence performance before they stage a dramatized version of the novel Foul Play. Fine weather accompanied painting and wall coatings as Ray Mond s Drug Store advertised Lucas Paints and Stains for all projects.
Charlton and Wilson, an established insurance firm, has grown rapidly and now employs Glen E. Charlton full time. The article credits quick settlements and top company partners for success, citing a Monday house fire loss of Charles Miller of North Lawrence and a two and a half day settlement from Home Insurance.
W. H. H. Piatt of Kansas City receives strong support for a United States district judgeship. A State University law graduate and former athlete, Piatt was a well known student and college football player during his years on campus.
A public meeting is set for Tuesday evening June 14 at 7 30 p m in Olton. J D Bowersock is invited to attend and will speak on public business matters. The item notes a penmanship course offering at Lawrence Business College this Summer term and suggests schooling options for unemployed students. J R Woodward has just returned home from Simmons Hospital after a two week stay. Soxman Company advertises Sunday dinner ice cream at 30 cents a quart with both phones displayed.
Evening gossip covers Mrs Folks hosting Guy Folks at their Mississippi street home with music and games. Olga Barteldes hosts Sewing and Bridge clubs with new members Grace Hornaday and Marie Sinclair. A West Lawrence girl wears her fraternity pin signaling an engagement. Harry Kemp letters from Shelton, Washington. A Benson farm wedding near town joins Miss Ellen Benson and Dow Dews. Ella Hase and Weldon Graves wed at 900 Connecticut street. The report notes the ceremonies and family presence, with supper following.
Sunday items from Lawrence discuss a church service in the Bliss and insights from Christian groups, plus social notes. Mr and Mrs Graves plan to move to Keenan Oklahoma after a Lawrence wedding. The piece also mentions local teachers, past tales of white flannel trousers, and social observations about community events and humor.
A long list of residents and visitors moving between Kansas towns and cities. Mrs W Laming, Miss Emma Christensen, Miss Helen Faber, and others visit or travel to Kansas City. Several couples depart for Leroy, Topeka, Dayton, Columbus, and Chicago. A birth reported as nine pounds for C J Cox. Summers planned in Westbrook Centra and Elk County.
Miss Lydia Hemenway sails June 22 for an extended trip abroad. Miss Ruth Morton visits Tescott Kansas. Miss Hemenway from Clyde visits Mrs Ella Cowell and Ralph Hemenway before leaving for Kansas City. Foreclosure action in Yonkers on Clara Morris Riverdale Avenue home sought by trust company due 25 250 from actress and Frederick Marriott. Court appoints Laurence Cros to sell property. Also notices for baby portraits at Thompson Studio and Dunmire offers Niece Currants and Gooseberries.
Kansas City market receipts feature cattle and hogs with varied values including cows and heifers around 2.70 to 7.155, stockers and feeders 4 to 6.50, and hogs top around 9.65 with bulk 0.55 to 9.65. Chicago grain and livestock quotes show wheat near 2 and 2% for July and September, corn around 5. and oats near 0.84 to 0.90, with pork futures at 22.50 to 21.824 and lard around 12.25 to 12.30 as of June 11.
Officer C T KK Prentice set out to enforce dog tax laws and collected $50 in about three hours. The oath of the force states unlicensed dogs will be hunted down and shot if found roaming. Many owners hurry to pay the tax at the city clerk to avoid penalties and missing pets.
Des Moines Iowa June 11 Governor Carroll announces a 2390 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of James Nardy his wife and son at Van Cleve Iowa Saturday night. The surviving son Ray Hardy was released after being questioned leaving officers with few leads.
The Lawrence Business College annual report for the year ending June 1 1910 shows 161 students in the Business Course 121 in Shorthand 25 in special Typewriting 7 in Penmanship and English subjects 12 Total enrollment 326 across 7 states Present summer enrollment 52 Ten new typewriters a Gammeter Multigraph and a piano added to equipment The Review school paper 225000 copies and 200 catalogues were printed and distributed promoting Lawrence as a good city to live in and a fine place for education.
Popcorn Crisp 200 a pound. Chocolate Dipped Caramels 20¢ a pound. Toasted Marshmallows 20¢ a pound. Smooth Almonds 20¢ a pound. Walnut Fudge 20¢ a pound. Cocoa Squares 2e a pound. Butter Good 20¢ a pound. Butter Scotch 20¢ a pound. Peanut Candy 20¢ a pound. AT WIEDMANN'S.
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