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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
4
Chicago weather report shows fair and warm conditions with gentle southerly winds for tonight and Tuesday. Exchange notes include barometer humidity and wind data. Also an advertisement promotes Oxford sandals and barefoot shoes at Taylor's Sample Shoe Store in 903 Mass. St. with reduced prices.
A coleção of small ads from Lawrence listing poultry buyers and meat prices, piano lessons, tailoring, gas ranges, funeral services, laundry, boarding, and loans. Vendors include Waffle, Robertson Undertaking Co, Wiedemann’s root beer, Schulz tailors, Lawrence Steam Laundry, Morrison & Lam on, and Black Boal Cigars. Piano instructor Miss Alice E. Leonard at 1301 Ohio St. Bell phones 1815 and 1163.
The October through April schedule for the Ministerial Alliance lectures lists acts by Boynton Company Opie Read Hungarian Orchestra Fred Emerson Brooks Whitney Quartette Durno and Z E Sweeney. Tickets same terms as last year. Other local items include store ads and social notices.
Fragmentary ad from the Learned Building lists services at Walter Pyche's Bicycle Shop and related rentals. It notes appointments, rates, and a policy on sittings and closures with references to local businesses and a police context.
Advertisement says E Seidel supplies No 1 meats that are fresh sweet and lean. Encourages customers to try their products for meal success.
The Ministerial Alliance conducted its first meeting of the season, gathering local clergy and leaders to discuss community plan and outreach efforts for the coming year.
Rev E E Stauffer delivered the bac calaureate at Haskell Institute at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon. The church was filled on both floors. A Woman's quartet and a special choir provided fine music. He spoke on the study of life its ideals and urged living a true life beyond money and politics.
Roy and Charles Brown were tried in police court this morning and convicted of maintenance under the provincial law. Each was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to thirty days. The men were found guilty of maintaining a person at a building. Whitcomb received an 8.50 fine.
On July 1, 1907 the Lawrence Board of Education will sell the house, barn and buildings on lot 844 Kentucky Street to the highest responsive bidder. Terms are cash. sealed bids due to the clerk before 6 pm. The board may reject any bid and the buildings must be removed by July 20 at the purchaser’s expense.
The University of Kansas offers two lecture series this week in the Summer Session with no charge. Professor Fortier presents five lectures on Modern France at 5:00 PM in the Law Building, while a Louisiana history series was popular last week. A 10:30 AM French lecture is also planned in the Physics Building. Superintendent E T Fairchild leads four education lectures at 3:30 PM in the Law Building covering consolidation school law training and teacher relations. C P A Lodge No 43 meets at Holloway's hall on June 20 with about fifty new members to be initiated. Baby Ribbon Cigars sold for 5 cents by Billie Williamson in Lawrence.
Obscure report details a dispute over a brick offer on Yodee and Kentucky streets. Statements from President White of the Ticks company and Mr Wheeler reference a claimed smaller Qetek and the need for written orders, while court concerns and family checks are mentioned amid confusion.
The first track meet for Has Kell will be held at Haskell tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. The Haskell team will face the Lawrence Y M C A contingent with several events planned. Interest is high among Lowrie residents to attend and watch the contenders.
Fragmentary note describes a medical practice offering eye nose and throat care by a doctor named Riding. Appointments likely available Mondays to Sundays with unspecified hours and services. The text is garbled and difficult to parse for full details or location.
Fragments show anticipation of fireworks displays and early seating sales. Mention of Franklin 64 Mass and an able variety suggests planned events and venue access for attendees.
Ed Bumpardner of Chicasa was in town. HLS Foster went to Topeka this morning with Fred Dunn and Charles Davis. Will Arps of Kansas City visited relatives here. Roy Moore of Kansas City was in Lawrence Saturday. Viva McKenzie returned from a week in Kansas City. Lou Ellison is new with Metropolitan Insurance in Lawrence. Prof Frank I Bryant left for California and Oregon. TM Swope of Cottonwood Falls visited the Columan family. Pref and Mrs Preyer and family leave for Michigan for the summer. W B Tucker and Y M C A boys went to Ottawa for the Chautauqua. Carl Graeber returned from San Antonio with a $35,000 heating contract for Fort San Houston. Paints ad by O P Barber & Son.
Broer Gustafson presented a handsome eight day clock to the Rest Room. The clock is exceptionally fine with Arabic letters and shows the day of the month in addition to the time. The public will greatly appreciate this addition.
Alaska Refrigerators Herrick Refrigerators enamel and opal lined Direct Action Gas Ranges advertised as good as money can buy by ECKE'S ECONOMY STORE with emphasis on durable construction and value.
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