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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
6
Long church notices list Trinity Church and related denominations with dozens of venues and ministers. Details include service times, sermon themes, confirmation and Sunday school schedules, and names of pastors such as St Merrillie Pryer and others, with across-town listings for Plymouth Congregational, Second Presbyterian, and First Methodist Episcopal churches along with associated events and invitations.
The notice lists public worship at W240 and various churches with sermons and schedules. It mentions Sunday school, Epworth League, and midweek services led by several pastors including Rev. Gorden Thompson and Dr. J. L. Chambers. An event titled The Most Widely Advertised Theme in America is noted, with reminders for student welcome and youth meetings.
Lawrence residents attended a lecture by former KU professor at Memorial Chapel in the university hall. The event drew a large audience from the summer session with many students and faculty present. Lawrence, Stanford, University details indicate a regional academic gathering.
Miss Lenni Katt spoil ssaidse with fost Nutt Mr and Meso FLW. Walkie p is rut Thai Tsoumer's. Mrs. Jaimes Murphy and son Soles Martin and Tom dee bi. Remedy Qeah Tow ands Will Bidinger vis ied out the Jolamod bavoi bene ona Mrs. D. Ratks the mimaps. Mr and Mrs George Hildenpeard wid taintly spent Sunday afternoon at the AS Hildenbrand home in Leven phar. While tevin ta break rilt for b. Kenedy last Friday line Tarcin hil Nis hip distoestadl. At this writing he is dore Mr. and Mess. We Moller and fam ily called at Heiffsommer's Saturday vvenine Early ford worn is my great demand ed for the third time he tgh water Prom the ered last Thursday night drove o My. Dave Seleee and family Prema Cheie homes They spent the remainder at this week al Charles Nelors aged Mrs Lester Take and family spent Sunday at the Earl lve ana teme near Teemself. Mr and Mrs 4 VL Waltkahle spent Binkiy afternoon qk CL of Topeka spent Monday night at the Hoffsonmer home Mr sant Mrs ust Walter aid her Grace visited at Mrs Nich Sunday afternoon.
Community notes record local residents with scattered events. Silas Dodder Mrs Cox and relatives are mentioned along with names such as Mildred, Mildred’s family, and Mr Dayt Mes. People are seen shopping, visiting Olliuwn, and attending afternoons with various neighbors and family.
Sunday scenes include Arlie Powell and family visiting Frank Enos and Clarence Coursen and wife at Joba Clarks. Ed Peterson home Riverside gathering with Mabel W. and Edith. Mr Barrett Pontins in Kansas City. The Doe society plans travel Wednesday with Mrs Seivel Ruse. Local business mentions praise for careful repairs and seasonal weather prep.
A garbled report notes a man named Mawel or Mawell dealing with a train journey to New Mexico, a bank incident, and a series of three forcible detainer suits against occupiers on land west of New York Street. It also mentions a Grand Army of the Republic meeting at the post room in the courthouse with foraging and a report presented.
A Fort Wayne reader describes a two year itching and burning scalp condition on a child. After applying Curicura Soap and Ointment the relief began. the family bought more and saw cure progress. The note invites free samples by mail with a two cent skin book.
Physicians describe few hospitalizable Fourth of July injuries in Lawrence over recent years. They note rare tetanus and gunpowder accidents, with most cases treated at home. The Jones Hospital reports not more than a dozen serious cases in its twelve years of operation, concentrated before safety practices became common.
Chancellor Strong expresses gratitude to the Merchants Association for its support in the recent commencement. The message, dated 14, 1904, from the University of Kangis honors the merchants’ excellent cooperation and initiative in the event.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of a boy. The note mentions a trip to California, notes on climate and industrial conditions, and reflections on the state’s people and fortunes.
The article notes widespread poverty compared with other classes and mentions the Wakarusa River near overflowing its banks after rain. It cites J. J. Tobler about a bad road hole between Dutton bridges and number six school lanes, and references local residents debating water and road conditions amid offers to buy sell or exchange vehicles.
A fragmented OCR listing various local goods and services in Lawrence. It mentions groceries like Ble Label Catsup, confectionery, feed and poultry, furniture and stoves, animal remedies, livery services, cleaning and pressing, shoes, storage, wallpaper, water, and auto services. Numerous names and phone numbers appear as entries, typical of a bustling classified section.
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