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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

8

Utilities line up for space on new bridge

Lawrence officials expect three of six utilities to rent conduit space under the sidewalk of the new bridge. Missouri and Kansas Telephone, Western Union Telegraph, and Light Heat and Power were named as likely tenants with four and a half feet of width and eighteen inches height. The gas firm plans a four inch line and Home Telephone is evaluating.

Lawrences Douglas County Journal-World Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company Western Union Telegraph! Company The Light, Heat and Power, Company County ’Commissioners Upion Missouri and Kansas Company Uthe Home Telephone Company William Hershey Lawrence Anld J. ‘J. Skinner Mganager

Township Republicans Convene for August Primaries

Clinton township delegates named E G Steele and C D McCullough at a June caucus. The group endorsed W L Payne for district clerk and pledged support at the August caucus, with committee members listed and local officials noted.

Clinton Dsen Tyrun E.G. Steele Trease C.D. McCullovga Hill Washington AL Woodward AL Woodward, Committer- Man. Z A. Résolution Was Adopted That She, Caucns Payne Bul Caucw Flic Glass

Judge Grants Three Divorces in District Court Session

Three divorce petitions were granted in the District Court morning session before Judge C. S. with Judge Smart presiding. Names specified include Emma Bennett from Frank Bennett and William Hurley from George W. Hurley among others. one case against James W. Treadin was heard later.

Smart District Court Bething James W. Treadin Grant Winmia Hurley George W. Hurley Bert I. Davis Maury Emma Bennett Prank Bennett

City Inspector Ordinance Debate Highlights Plumbing Fees

An adjourned city commission meeting over the final passage of the new inspector ordinance sparked prolonged debate. Plumbers objected to the license fees as too high or disproportionate, while other license sections remained unreached at 3:30 p.m.

City Commission Ecity Commission

Death notices for Elizabeth A. Painter Palmer

Mrs Elizabeth A Palmer wife of Sidney L Palmer died this morning at the family home 900 Ohio Street Funeral set for tomorrow at 1 oclock Burial at Oak Hill cemetery Dr Orehip Ey Ear Nose Throat Glass work guarant Billy 1 Mr and Mrs Brinton Woodard went to Kansas City this morning for a short visit

Palmer Elizabeth A. Painter Sidney L. Palmer Ohio Street Burin Oak Hill Cemetery Orehip, Ey Die Billy Brinton Woodard Kansas City

Marriage Unites Miss French and Mr Roy Cook at North Lawrence

The ceremony took place at noon at the Christian parsonage in North Lawrence with Rev Holyfield officiating. The bride wore pale blue crepe de chine in lace and was attended by her sister and Lottie French. the groom left for Garden City to spend the weekend.

Miss French Roy jGook North Lawrence Holyfield Lottie French Cook Fisas City

For Sale Velie auto and other notices in garbled text

An auction-like notice lists a 5 passenger Velie auto in usable condition for sale and notes a possible trade for a smaller car. The fragment references Whitsed Lauming, president, a state bank, and an address at 132 Tenn. St. plus a box number in Ton e, Kansas.

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Washington Posts to Honor Late Comrade L S Steele

Members of Washington Posts No 12 will assemble at Post Hall on Friday June 16 at 2 o clock to attend the funeral of Comrade L S Steele at the First Presbyterian Church at 2 30. G A R services at the Brave. D B Hunnicutt Post Commander.

Washington Posts No. 12 Post Hall L. S. Steele First Presbyterian Church D. B. Hunnicutt Postamander

Travel Goods and Bags Offerings Highlighted

An ad-like notice promotes travel tags, hand bags, leather goods, and accessories with varied pricing from $1.98 upward. It mentions leather lines and sturdy, dependable items, plus a few telescopes in stock, signaling a traditional catalog of travel luggage and related items.

StoreVisit Teaser Promotes Broad Line of Goods

A note urges readers to visit the store to see a complete line and compare quality and price against other stores in the state. The message emphasizes value and breadth of selection to attract shoppers.

Hats At Half Fenner Price Prompt Costly Value

Fragmentary line references hats sold at half Fenner price. The text hints at evaluating value and cost to us, suggesting a bargain or policy note but provides no clear event, date, or organization. No identifiable individuals or places are present.

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