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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
4
Fragmented historical notices mix furniture ads and services from Sayre and Lawrence with weather shorthand. It lists Robertson's Undertaking Co funeral services and private ambulance, a steam laundry, packing by Lawrence Transfer Co, and a eyewear practice. Also references Tok Rose soap and Kirk products, plus a home loan rate, reflecting a small town classified page.
Miss Alice E Leonard offers piano lessons at 1301 Ohio street while residents discuss the proposed rock road with Mr M Robinson visiting farms nearby. A big Saturday meeting is planned with Prof W U load likely to attend. speakers unnamed but expected to include road study experts. Public interest grows as sales and notices for local goods appear.
The Wichita Eagle praises the Rapier players for a sensational four act drama The Emigrant with Gus Rapier as Chris Lena Rapier as Lena and strong company support The production features new, sharp scenery and stage settings Come early the play begins at 5 30 admission is affordable and promises a top level show tonight
Citizens invited to a public meeting at I. C. O. F. Hall Thursday night June 27. Deputy J W Kimberling to discuss beneficial and social features of the Knights & Ladies of Security. Music program and remarks at 8 30 p m. Admission free.
Miss Elsie Yewell and Mr. Harry G. Wilson married at the bride’s Topeka home last evening. Rev Mallory officiated. The bride wore white chiffon. Mrs Dandy of Topeka was matron of honor in pink. Best man was Albert Wilson of Newton. Mrs Laird and Mrs Hutton sang. Ruth Payne was ring bearer. The couple will reside in Lawrence after August 1. Mr Wilson is general trade manager for American Cement Plaster Co.
Frayed dialect report notes locals expect rain and monitor developments in the Indian Territory. It mentions rivers and streams rising, with speculation on weather impact and farming conditions, though clarity is limited by garbled text.
A fragmented notice discusses school board actions over clock maintenance and hints at diversions like Jest cards from Boughton's at 1025 Mass. St. It mentions Wiedemann's ice cream mildew remedies, Bordeaux mix and sprayer dilutions, and Rubber paints with sales pitch. The text ends by advertising orangeade and wallpaper patterns at Wolf's Book Store.
James P. Smith, a veteran railway conductor, traces a career from January 1857 as a brakeman on the Minnesota Central to a long tenure on the Big Four. He served ten years on Minnesota Central, then moved to Big Four where he has worked about 40 years, totaling over 50 years in railway service. He has been active in Western railroading and is said to be one of the oldest conductors in service. He is visiting his brother B F Smith of South Lawrence.
The readable lines reference teams and individuals with garbled names and numbers. Mentions include a high scorer and a team labeled HU58 with a score near 205, but details are corrupted leaving the event and participants ambiguous. The item resembles a local game recap or box score note with insufficient clarity for full reconstruction.
Maud Wat and the groom Watson-Edmonds wed at eight o’clock in the evening at Diehle’s Hotel. A host from the Congregational church officiated the ceremony. The bride wore a travelling suit and the newlyweds departed for an eastern honeymoon trip.
Cadet Grace Malotl, sister of the Captain, has helped here for some time and will be leaving tonight for her home at Tola. A farewell meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in the Salvation Army Hall No 9 E street. Everyone is invited to bid the Cadet farewell to Captain.
Last night Miss Laura Carter and Miss Florence Phillips from Tunes' store rode to the train to bid Mr and Mrs Fisher farewell. The girls fell asleep in the car and the train pulled out before they woke. They were carried to Bowersock's mill where the conductor stopped and let them off.
The Willard W. G F U will meet at the United Presbyterian church on Miday at 2:30. Topic What Shall we Read led by Mrs. Kate Stone. Visitors welcome. Mrs. C A Porter, Secretary. FF W Barber bought the Opera Cafe from W A Petit and takes charge. Barber is an experienced operator aiming for success in his first solo venture.
The obituary recounts Billy Reynolds a bright, ambitious Lawrence resident known for steady hustle and many schemes. He excelled in school by adaptable plans, dabbled in oil and gas speculation, and was a well known University student with broad local ties. He had promising prospects in Muskogee and a growing fortune ahead.
Miss Aleda Nelson wed Mr. William Umethun of Topeka yesterday at the bride’s home. She wore a white gown trimmed in baby Irish embroidery and carried a shower bouquet of roses. Reception rooms featured palms and roses. a buffet reception followed. the couple left for a honeymoon and will reside on Harrison Street after August 1.
Civil Service examination will be held in Lawrenes on July Sidj inj rong 3 at the high school building. It commences promptly at 9 am. W. H. L Moys, secretary Local Board.
A list of twelve boys departed for western Kansas today to harvest fields. The travelers include August Krebbiel Walter Martin Ed Johnson Roy Housking Otto Dinglestedt Will Pil Kinton Ross Cleland Orley Olmsted Clarenee Garret Carroll Teeter Tom Johnson and Oscar Dahlene.
The wedding occurred last evening at 7230 o'clock at 1023 New York Street. The Methodist minister of Rahiwin officiated in the bay window with Lillian Pierson and two young attendants in white. The couple, Mr and Mrs Fisher, departed for Colorado and will be at home in Baldwin after August 1.
The piece notes limited details about annexing Haskell Institute by the city of Lawrence. It warns of potential conflicts between city and municipal authority and questions if the plan would benefit. Also mentions Baby Ribbon Cigars priced at 5¢ by Billie Williamson.
The city administration faces high debt and monthly interest costs about 2500 dollars, urging stronger financial management to stop overdraft. Elsewhere, Douglas county wheat fields will be harvested soon, with a slightly shorter overall yield than early spring forecasts and generally good quality.
Postcard from Abilene dated June 26 reports travel details and return. Raymond's Sun Rise Machine Oil sells at 40c per gallon. Ice cream flavors offered at F A Ewing's. Property for sale near Mississippi Street with $500 present value asking $350 cash before July 5. Sch
The Fairfax announces newly finished and furnished apartments at 708 710 Mass street under the Learnard name. Units are first class with moderate rates by day week or month. Off street access and Bell telephone number 190 available.
Direct Action Gas Ranges and porch chairs draw attention as Hammocks and refrigerators are showcased. Reymond's features a Tot battery at four dollars to six dollars each.
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