13 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
1
Caney Kansas March 3 the Vanderpool farm gas well in Cherokee nation section township 23 range 31 was capped and under control after repairs to Saturday night damage. A 1500 pound hood was added and vent kept open allowing flame to burn until the cap held. If valves were shut gas could reach the ground before cooling.
Topeka March 13 The county commissioners from twelve to fifteen Kansas counties with oil and gas pipelines will meet Wednesday with the state board of railroad assessors to discuss this year’s pipeline assessments Under the wall inter county lines are assessed by the state board Local authorities in pipeline counties believe assessments are too low and will ask the board to raise them Beloit four makes us lots of friends as we like to make lots of friends for Beloit four I F Hagtses.
Counteas De Cantelane appeared before the civil tribunal president in Seige, Paris, asking to amend her case for separation into an absolute divorce. She also sought a separate domicile and custody of the children during the proceedings. The notice includes unrelated classified ads for bulbs and trees with contact details.
Temperance faction plans impeachment of Police Chief Goodwin if he does not close the Topeka joints. Also notices moving services, seed ads, housing plans, and local business promotions with varied items and schedules.
Caney Kansas March 13 a vast gas well ten miles from town, capped yesterday with a large iron hood after a seventeen day blaze, erupted again today. After confining the fire for twelve hours, the hood was blown open by sand and flame, leaving a heap of scrap. Also notices for The Globe Wernicke Book Case at Rowlands and Stevenson, and obituary for George Lane of Elm Street North Lawrence detailing pneumonia death, age 61, funeral arrangements, widow and adopted daughter. Fresh fish and oysters offered by People's Meat Market, 3 West Warren Street. phone 321.
Ninety four games were rolled yesterday at the Association alleys with Breet Gustafson scoring 415 as the high. The Barteldes faced Umlaub on Merchant's alleys while Harteldés totaled 2 360 and Batteldes had the top 521. Uhrlaub, captainless, earned a 43 handicap and 2 234 with 521 by Richardson. Mira Massler fends off a recital lineup at Presbyterian church next Friday evening with Mrs Lyons Miss Phipps Mrs Straffon Mrs Wilber and Mr George Salig. Carpet cleaning services advertised by F IT Bennett promise delivery and installation.
Biz page ad lists marbles for boys at Wolf's with calls to Koughton's for stationery in boxes or bulk. Grocery ads boast Garner Lettuce, Webster Dictionary offers at Rowland Stevenson's, and a crafty line of quirky lines about home life. Also promotes prairie land excursion to western Kansas and eastern Colorado with Santa Fe rates on March 20.
The noted Christian Scientist Judge Septimus Facoa spoke last night in FW before a large audience, delivering a convincing address on Christian Science as Bible religion. Judge Hanne, long a town courts judge and leader among local athletes, was present. Frengb dry cleaning offers to order to measure and press service, with monthly rates and delivery.
Removal notice announces Dr J J Kenner has moved from 29 12 Vermont Street to 626 Vermont Street Belphone Me Main.
March 13 report from I T about Marabal Darrough leading deputies chasing Wicklit Indian outlaws after a Sunday gun battle. Deputy Ike Gilletrap died. another deputy was wounded, Otis Tuttle survived initially but critical. Darrough’s arrival to Kansas town delayed. search likely to take days due to terrain and numerous hiding places.
In South Omaha on March 3 a street car collision injured seven passengers and killed Jacob Paulson a watchman. The list of injured includes William Richt Fred Hoffman Albright aged eighteen Elga Anderson aged four.
Washington March 3 a committee of telegraphers and station agents on the Southern Railway agreed on a wage scale that avoids set minimums or maximums, instead fitting each individual case. Also mentions Wind Mill Grocery advertising groceries and meat with contact by phone. Assault on an officer in Madrid as royal procession passed the chamber of deputies. Deputy Sogiano attacked for criticizing Spanish generals actions in Cuba and the Philippines. two teeth lost.
Prof. Frank H. Sanders of Yale will deliver a course of Bible lectures at the Bible Institute in Lawrence on May 4 3 6 and 4 under university auspices. Ministers from Kansas invited to attend as the state Sunday school convention follows. The event marks the university’s first attempt at such a program and requires much work for success. The CPA plans a special meeting tomorrow at 3:30 at Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Stratton and the University quartet to sing and Parrish Pareloh to perform violin and guitar duets.
The regular monthly meeting of the Douglas County Horticultural Society will be held at the courthouse on Saturday March 7 at 2 o clock pm The program includes Commercial Cety B W Smith Paper Artificial Breeding of Fruits and Flowers by Prof William Charles Stevens of the University of Kansas Saving to the Family of a Good Garden by Mrs E C Cowlen Berry Fruit Lore by F G Watt Some Popular Flowers by Mrs Samuel Bernoldas The Fruit Growers Wife and Babies and the Automatise by G W Matil All friends of Horticulture are invited J N Macomb president Samuel Reynolds secretary
A special meeting is set for Wednesday evening at their exle to discuss selecting a site for the Eagles proposed new building. Members are urged to attend and contact F. Bennett and Company by phone for tip work or gas fitting.
Kansas City March 13 The Interstate Commerce Commission closes its inquiry into rate discrimination by the Kansas Oil Producers Association. E L Willhooyt formerly with Standard Oil testified about a river pipeline to move oil west to counter independent dealers. A mix of other items appears in the same text including a $29,000,000 appropriation bill discussions and local notices.
Morning Santa Rosa reports a disaster in Guenville where a wildfire or blaze has consumed Grand Central hotel and many nearby buildings on a main street. A telephone message from Guenville asks for assistance as the town faces destruction and potential wipeout.
March 13 dispatches describe Montana’s severe blizzard conditions with subzero readings. In Americus near here a fire destroyed Charien Grimmett’s home, killing one child and fatally burning another, while Mrs Grimmett was seriously burned rescuing the children.
A fragmentary Chicago notice from March 13 lists a variety of items including a chambermaid at the Dowie Zion, Eldridge bonuses, a separated couple, and wage details. Also seeks balesmen, planning specifications for a church project, Baptist pampungs, and bids for an unspecified improvement. Calls after 5 30 p.m. at 716 Mississippi for more.
W C Lansdon Dr Mundy Geo E Davis and others travel to Kansas City for the day as Rev W W Bolt and Mrs Bolt also visit. Topeka residents Mr and Mrs W L Payne are in town. Music club meets with Miss Butler on Kentucky street. Mrs W B Stubbs and Mrs Lenora Stubbs spend the day in Kansas City. Mrs William Vesper and Miss Carrie Vesper of Topeka visit Lawrence friends. J P Powell returns to Odessa after a visit. Mrs E Pennington accompanies him. Dr and Mrs Gifford host twelve guests for dinner with Mrs Frank Miller of Wisconsin and Mrs Shriner of Chicago. Lawson pinks adorn the table. Mr C W Sparr’s family relation noted. Dean and Mrs C S Kantor host a seal dinner party with pale pink decor and lighted candles. Prof Silton performs piano selections.
A persuasive notice by J. M. Neville promotes irrigated land in Colorado as a prime investment and easy home purchase. It touts quick payoff, shows prices from 850 to 0 per acre with 15th down, and invites readers to meet on the 20th at 700 Mass St with Gus Home for details.
Wichita report states the case of John F Bulby Lewis O Jen kins and James Dean for illegal fencing of government lands was dismissed by Judge Pollock due to questionable indictment construction. Chicago note says Armour packers case argument resumes seeking jury verdict for the packers. Washington item reports statehood caucus postponed to Thursday at 3 o clock with call signed today. The miscellaneous line attributes a playful exchange about Tommy and his role.
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