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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
4
Chicago report notes partly cloudy and warmer conditions with showers expected in the evening, followed by generally fair Saturday. The piece also includes a dense roster of local ads and business notices for services from shoe repair to ice cream, photography, lawn mower sharpening, piano tuning, undertaker, and Bell phone listings, reflecting a bustling city page.
Social notes reveal parties at a roller rink and afternoon gatherings by Tea Merrymakers and Sewing clubs. Wedding plans unfold for Edith Leight and Dr. Charles Gibson with June 24 ceremony. Doreas and Camera Club meetings wrap up the season amid citywide social shifts.
An article extols the importance of creating a home with proper furnishings and décor as a civic and personal ideal. It highlights American pride in well built, attractive houses and promotes Robertson's Furniture in Lawrence as the premier local source for quality pieces. It also notes the funeral service for Mrs. Nellie McCall at 2 PM the following day at 741 Connecticut Street with viewing hours in the morning.
Its Up 26 To buy 2 Litchfield Manure Spreaders with a hardwood frame warrant ed for 6 years not made by a Trost or an inferior pine frame model. Both phones No 4. Mr S J Hertz, an experienced paper hanger and decorator in Lawrence, offers to do your work. Home Book Co 923 Mass St
A parade of locals head to homes in Salina Lyons Emporia Kansas City and Chicago. Several visitors arrive from Independence Eldorado Wichita and Des Moines while others plan extended stays in Fortinville Ottawa and Honduras.
State Bank Commissioner John Q. Hoyee orders all Kansas banks to credit the full required reserve. Larger towns must hold 25 percent of deposits with half kept in cash and half in banks. smaller towns 20 percent. Attorney General Jackson supports applying larger-town rules to all state banks. most banks already keep reserves in major centers.
The active class of Turners and their instructor will travel to St Joseph Missouri tomorrow for the Turnfest held Sunday. Lawrence Turners accompany the group and are expected to perform well. An exhibition at the local hall Wednesday night drew a large appreciative crowd.
Chris Hunsinger faced police court on a charge of assault and was acquitted this morning. He was accused of beating a collector for the Star on Wednesday evening but the court found him not guilty.
The street crew works across town to clean up after recent rains. Residents note slick conditions and persistent debris as crews clear sidewalks and roadways.
The Ladies of the G A B will hold their regular meeting on Saturday at 2 30 PM with a full attendance desired.
Amid flood concerns villagers discuss sand sacks and moving materials near the bridge. Reports note rain extending to Junction City and Topeka areas while the sand remains in place for now to protect fields and infrastructure.
Charles Iucy died recently in Springfield Illinois. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the family residence 1320 New York Street.
Infant Thomas Albert Armstrong died yesterday and was buried east of town. Wallace Judkins infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Judkins was laid to rest at the George Davis farm burial ground two miles west. Nellie McCall died yesterday from Brights disease and will be buried today from her 741 Connecticut street home. she was born August 4 1852 in Worcester Mass and survived by four Shimmons brothers leading local figures in Lawrence mourn her passing.
Evans-Metcalf Employment Co advertises stock and quality twine at 505 feet per pound. Wiedemann's promotes Banana Yee Cream made from fresh fruit.
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