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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1907
Page
4
A collage of vintage notices lists telephone numbers and ads for Wiedeman ice cream, stable and undertaker services, bridal items, a post and card shop, and an osteopath office. It mentions Chicago weather, a June Bride column, and various storefronts in town with addresses and phone lines.
An advertisement promotes discounted footwear at Taylor's Sample Shoe Store, 903 Mass. St, offering oxford style and barefoot sandals at reduced prices. It also notes a sample sale for a2 medium Smoke Boy Black Seal Cigars as a parallel bargain.
Large modern residence with 13 rooms on east front in University district priced at 5500. East front somer lot with paved streets near modern barn asking 4500. Large 9 room residence in Lawrence area listed at 5000 with modern amenities. University district east front 4400. Corner two row house in University district east front 4400 with reception hall. very desirable, payments available.
The city will enforce ordinance 18 requiring owners and occupiers to keep street gutters clean and free of weeds. Violators risk a fine from two to twenty five dollars. Signed by Marshal Carmean and dated June 19 1907. Also mentions local vendors and paints from Wiedemann’s and Lawrence Steam Laundry promotions.
The Topeka Capital reports the city’s ancient bus line, three wooden horse-car like vehicles, made their last trips Sunday morning. Operated by Henry Tisdale of Lawrence, the line linked Topeka before the Santa Fe railroad. The cars, weathered and worn, now sit idle near Fourth and Luiney streets as the company discontinues service. Tisdale, a frontier-era entrepreneur, previously ran the Southwestern Stage Line and later boxed relics in Lawrence.
Peter Viking was arrested Saturday night on a charge linked to prohibitny bas and deinkables. Police report barrels of stat found. investigation notes unclear. Community discussions focus on a proposed rail line plan between Linvrenes and Kansas City, with local support and opposition mixed. Local businesses urged patronage of Martin Towel and Apron Supply.
An advertising item urges wallpaper cleaning services by S J Pulley with Bell W990 and Wfine 233 contact details. The note presents a simple kitchen table style promotion emphasizing cost savings and a local business offer.
Advertisement notes Ang and Pierson promote mild cigars from Black Seal and Best Nickel Cigar. It questions refrigerator efficiency and suggests showing available new lines in Lawrence for potential buyers. Eriksen is referenced in the note.
Lawrence officers took Herman Lupfer in charge Saturday and will likely send him to the poor farm. Lupfer is a well known, aging man with a small bundle on his back, described as worn out after a hard life and increasingly childish in demeanor.
The city’s finances are in poor condition with accounts overdrawn and deteriorating. Overdrafts have nearly doubled in the past year. The annual statement published by the Journal must be carefully studied to understand the exact situation, and an epitome of the city’s true condition is urged.
M. Newmark returned from a trip to Reading and other eastern points saying he had the time of his life and felt like a boy. He added that Lawrence is the best town on earth to return to.
The Ottawa Herald notes a novelty at the assembly grounds until Martin Van Buren Stephens of Lawrence arrived and registered. Stephens carries credentials from the Lawrence Journal and is on his fourteenth regular visit, aging but eager, still eager to discuss men affairs and philosophies with peers.
Lawrence boys laboring in harvest fields faced initial trouble finding jobs but eventually earned payroll positions. Though scattered, they reunited in Wellington on Sunday for a reunion. One boy described by Kansas City papers as thin and fair started fencing with a sixteen pound mall. The youths gain sun browned, calloused hands and pride in their early peg tops.
The home of Charlie Williamson at 1304 Connecticut Street was entered Saturday evening while the family was away in Kansas City. A pocketbook with small change was stolen. Police suspect the thief aimed for the young worker son, who collects pay on Saturdays, but he was at his brother's house.
A song recital to aid the piano fund is set for Thursday evening June 27 at 8 oclock in the Friends elured corner of Quincy and Kentucky streets conducted by Prof Hubach. Admission costs 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Performers include Mrs W C Simons Miss Kate May Lucy Rigg Gertrude Russ Kate Reynolds Hazel Leslie Prof Hubach and Miss Maud Cooke on piano.
Tonight the Airdome presents an illustrated song using slides from city views. Images include Baptist and Methodist churches Trinity and Methodist interiors and scenes from West Park. Church chimes accompany the performance. The regular play is The Stolen Mortgage in four acts with new moving pictures and specialties. Admission 10e, show at 8:30.
Roy Henderson and Harry Jennings were fined for drunkenness while Frank Wilson and Dink Dixson faced fines and costs. Peter Jenkins was arrested for maintaining a nuisance at 832 Pennsylvania Street where numerous bottles and jugs were found. The Lawrence Transfer Co plans front remodeling for better ventilation. Charles F. Brook of Hosford Investment Co. returned from Blue Mound after a successful business trip.
A committee overseeing the Rock Road project from Kansas City to Lawrence convenes this afternoon to discuss plans and procedures. Officials report steady progress and urge public support to secure the road, stressing quality as key to success. Wiedemann’s offers ice cream and Fig Newtons, with 1000 feet of room mouldings reduced to 2 1/2 cents per foot. Wolf's Book Store advertises items.
Arthur Basye is home from Yale and many residents are noted visiting and traveling. Abe Wolfson in Topeka, Emley on vacation, Rev EE Stanther visiting Atchison, and others from Lawrence, Ottawa, Topeka, and Kansas City are reported. Fire at Jaedicke home in Indiana street prompts local notice and a push to buy stage fireworks.
An advertisement showcases Schulz's tailors offering a two piece suit in good materials with careful handling for a proper finish. Also notes packing by experienced packers, and several local service ads including piano lessons, plant sales, loans, and a charity supper.
An old classified style note urges upgrading to a Garland Gas Range to ease hot kitchen conditions. It mentions GC J Erikson and references eye clinic practice by G A Hamman. Also promotes Bubbar paints, Atlas home products, and a six percent monthly payment offer.
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