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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
4
Local note advertises a Kansas weather forecast with thunderstorms in the east and a weekend sale at the 5 and 1 store offering framed pictures, glass berry sets, granite kitchenware, overalls, suspenders, sailor hats, and Japanese work baskets at reduced prices. The ad lists numerous items with bulk discounts and prices.
Berger total 2250 led by 514. Brown total 2296 led by 535 with Vicedo Barteldes as top scorer. Local ads promote stables, undertakers, and city shops at 808 Massachusetts Street and 1105 Massachusetts Street offering pickles, plants, marshmallows, orangeade, root beer, and home loan rates.
A flurry of social visitors and hometown movements fills the page. Christ Outman visited Topeka retailing Coffeyville. Ralph Morrison went to Topeka. Leddy C Hines of St Louis visited. Miss Kate Reynolds toured Worth. Miss Mary Mickey returned to Baldwin. Hob Rowlands traveled to Fanporia. Frank Lostarter noted. Miss Nellie and Alice Wilhelmi are expected home. Will and Mrs. Keinisel visited from Topeka. Miss Mary VanVeek and family connected with Baldwin. others include Clyde Breese en route to Topeka and Lucien Hutine planning Colorado summer.
A 1907 DeSoto county meeting led by Woodson McCoy discussed funding a rock road. J R Thorne elected secretary, Q B Jolnson pledged liberal support if the tram is built. D B Johnson and Remi Caenen offered rock and labor. John Bernzen and Dr B Bell promised substantial money toward construction. law and petitions to be circulated.
The road centerline from Weaver east of Badora runs along the Santa Fe freight route through Po Sith Street, crossing the Wheat 200 Teereen near the Santa Fe bridges and continues to Lawrence southward, possibly Beltmore at the university about three miles north of the Wakarusa. The route crosses five 1 Unies in its course.
The funeral for Casdee Metaxas was yesterday at Winlristens, burial in Cioleriicdl Cemetery. Mr Me oy was a deceased settler, well known for his long residence. He had been ill for a year and spent time in the hospital.
Real estate ads describe 13 room University district homes in Lawrence with east front corners, paved lots, and prices from 4000 to 5000 dollars. Followed by a week long Passion picture showing at Jot Massachusetts street Amusement Parlor with times 1 30 and 7 00 pm. Also piano instruction by Mrs William Hinman Shelley on Mondays and Thursdays, money to loan on farm and city property, and Boyles store offering Fourth of July supplies.
In a Brown area case, authorities indicate no appeal will be filed. The investigation into a looting violation has stalled after a lengthy period with no additional charges or jail time pursued.
An advertisement urges a social event events blackout with a note to clean wallpaper at low cost. Call J. Falley Bell at 1390 Time 233 for details.
J H Cook of Lawrence a traveling immigration agent visiting homeseekers in Kansas comments on W R Stubbs as a strong Republican candidate. He notes Stubbs' potential at the next state convention and his influence with voters though not personally acquainted, reflecting political currents in Kansas and Eastern Colorado.
The county tabulates assessors reports showing livestock values: horses 8,474 worth 482,090. cattle 21,500 worth 325,050. mules 1,320 worth 71,840. sheep 2,349 worth 4,415. Machinery, wagons, carriages, watches, jewelry, pianos, bonds, property totals and exemptions listed. subject to taxation amounts to 819,505 with assessed value 3,278,020.
A business change unites Bell and Metcalf into a single corporation capitalized at 10000 dollars. Directors include J C Metcalf Martha Metcalf P Bell Ora P Bell and IC If Packer. The new firm takes over the two firms' business at once and is described as strong and popular in the town. A band of college boys arrived in town to work in the wheat fields under the state labor agent Mr Gerow.
Mrs Epley runs the Nickel Theater praised as the prettiest play house of its kind with first class moving pictures and a 50 cent show for 3 cents. Locals note Mrs Chris Epley, a Lawrence lady, is enjoying deserved success. The notice mentions community social events and local visits.
Duke Maxstead appealed his case to the district and is now out on $200 bond. Radford Thompson was fined $0.50 this morning for disturbing the peace. John Thompson pled guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined $6.50. W. W. Hayden was fined $8.50 for disturbing the peace. A ladies bicycle was found in the 900 block of Mass street last evening near the Police Court.
A basketball game is scheduled this evening at the YMCA building between the YMCA team and the University. The notice promotes Rubber paints and mentions U P Barber and Sea as endorsers, reflecting local promotional content in the readable fragment.
Mrs. Clarence E Hall of Lawrence led a party from the Daughters of the American Revolution to Philadelphia to present silver services to the battleship Kan. She received a warm reception from Captain Vreeland as she spoke for the group and expressed wishes that the crew bring honor and victory to Kansas. The ceremony included a blessing from the chaplain and prayers for peace and strength.
Public notice announces strict enforcement of street cleanliness under city ordinance with penalties up to twenty five dollars and lists marshal H Carmean as authority. The page also includes local ads for eye care and dental services, a vocal studio, supply company promos, and various small business notices.
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