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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1926

Page

2

Prison to Altar Kansas City Romance Ends in Marriage

Bay Foor, 25, of Covington Kentucky released from Lansing prison, marries Av eritt Gay, 22, of Wichita, in a Sedgwick County jail romance that began during his 1925 arrest for shooting Wichita policeman Robert Scudder. Foor, once jailed after a gunfight on a Santa Fe train, was to marry after his two year manslaughter sentence.

Kansas City Mar A. P Iansas Lansing Bayoor Covington Averitt Gay Wichita Kansas Frank Benanti Sedgwick County Robert C. Scudder Scudder Foor Santa Fe Emporia Guy Tie Leavenworth Wan Ray Fear Robert JI Wieb Averill Guy Poor Lyon County Fen Foot Miss. Gay Fane Hief

Spurned Offer Ties Rancher to Oklahoma Murder Case

In Pawhuska Oklahoma March 16 John Gregg testified in county court about a rejected plot to kill W L F E Smith and his Indian wife. He said W K Hale wealth rancher discussed the plan with Spencer and his son Dick Gregg, who then chose not to proceed. Ramsey’s involvement surfaced as convict Maya testified Ramsey had talked with oil worker Age Kirby about the killings.

Gregg Hale Spencer Dick Grege Smith Ramsey Ohn Maya Age Kirby

Erie Pioneer Dead at 88. Founded City, First Mayor

Parsons. Kat. M CAPD). -dudge Wl. AL Wells, father of Seti Wells, state office nector, died at home yesterday aged 88. He founded the city of Erie in 1886 and hauled lumber to join the first hotel there. He was the town's first mayor, served as probate judge of Neosho county, and for 25 years was justice of the peace. funeral arrangements pending.

Parsons Kat. M Dudge AL Wells Lof Mrie Seti Wells Erie Jawrencee Neosho County

Wichita farmer gets three years for counterfeiting

Walter E Hodson a retired farmer living in Wichita pleaded guilty in federal district court to counterfeiting and was sentenced to three years in Leavenworth federal penitentiary by Judge Pollock. He was previously found mentally deficient by a court-appointed sanity commission. Hodson owned engraving plates he claimed were to be used to print counterfeit money. The federal maximum for the offense is 15 years and a $10000 fine.

Wichita Mar Walter E. Hodson Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary Pollock Hodson

Bugbee Assigned to War College in Washington

Announcement confirms Colonel Fred W. Bugbee head of the military department of the Doltene will attend the War College in Washington. The transfer is effective next fall for a one year program, per military headquarters order.

Catoney Bugbee War College Manhattan Fred W. Bugbee the Doltene Theanliege Bugbee Washington

This Week's Events Wednesday March 17 at University

This Week's Events lists activities for March 17 to March 26. Sam Higginbottom performs at K U Gener ation and Carol Robinson plays piano at Robinson Gym. Kiwanis du entertas basketball team scheduled for Thursday. High school basketball tournaments and the Missouri Valley oratorical contest occur at the University on respective dates.

Sam Higginbottom India K. U. Generation Carol Robinson Robinson Gymnasium Kiwanis du Entertas University Missouri Valley

Tariff question stirs debate in farm relief plan

Washington March 16 The tariff issue dominates farm relief talks as the House Agriculture Committee weighs a surplus relief bill. A midwestern delegation seeks power to raise tariffs, but the draft shifts to a federal board plan with a 250 million dollar fund and equalization fees on cotton wheat corn beef and cattle. Industry views clash over who bears the fee and whether corn should be taxed at all.

Washington Mar House Agriculture Haugens Enairman Carter Haagen Federal Board Tineher Kansas Aswell Louisiana Tincher

Property Changes Hands On Lawrence Real Estate Board

The Lawrence Real Estate Board reports the sale of property at 3 Rhode Island Street to Lohman for 4460. J C Lohman property at 1118 Oregon Street sold to Wlara and Tessie Postma of Lone Star for 4000. Fred Fllsworth, secretary of the KU Alurant association, purchased two lots in the 2190 block on New Hampshire Street to build. The board also handled the sale of the lot.

Lawrence Real Keunty Board Rhode Islami Street Lohman J. C. Lohman Oregon Street Wlara and Tessie Postma Lone Star Fred Fllsworth Secretay K.U. Allurant Association New Hampshire Street

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices

Real estate transfers list several parcels: George F Trefa and wife to William Trefy Lot 18 Block 145 Enders for 1 with love and affection. William WW Haskinson and wife to L G Marriz parcels on Delaware Street Karl's addition. Albert Miller and wife to Matthias L Grosdidier all of Ints U1 Block 12 in Eudora. Also notes about Mrs Vinta Rhodes candidate for county treasurer, and Wilson family travel from Longview to Evanston. Chamber of Commerce directors meeting announced for tomorrow at 12 30. Free jar of face cream offer at Hers Cruz Store.

George F. Trefa William Trefy William WW. Haskinson L.G. Marriz Deleware Street Karl Albert Miller Mnathias L. Grosdidier Eudora Manhattan Kan Air Vinta Rhodes Rhadi Rhodes

Texas feud ends with neighbor farmer slain in bed

Center Point Texas March 16 A P reports Frank Johnson accused of murdering Homer Gibson after a Friday night fight over a school dispute. Johnson, badly wounded, had begged for privacy as assailants burst in and dragged him from bed, shooting him dead while a sleeping baby lay nearby. The attack followed deputies leaving Johnson’s room and amid local tensions at the county junction.

Center Point Tex A. P Frank Johnson Johnson Homer Gibson Gibson Gikhgon Sehgul Johmson

Valley Grove school dismisses for uncle's funeral in Lawrence

Valley Grove notes say Miss Hones left early to attend John Gardner's funeral in Lawrence. Reports mention Rollin McKee assisting Fred Champion this spring and various local visits, weather, a major barn fire at Holliday's with heavy losses, and residents moving, traveling, and illness affecting farm and town life.

Valley Grove Miss Hones John Gardner Lawrence Rollin McKee Fred Champion Misa Synr Leiter Journal-World Sean Smith Helen of Woods Stoth Walter Dunbar Iawhence Petrier Mro Ira Ward Holliday Bryan McGrew Oskaloosa Glenn Fannie Eggert Alvin, Smith H. S

Germany to Enter League Next Fall

Delegates from Latin America urged Brazil to drop its bid for a permanent council seat as the Latin American bloc favored unity and warned Brazil might veto Germany’s admission. Brazil’s ambassador explained the initial motive was continental representation, but others stressed current circumstances require a pause on that aim.

Germany Brazil Mello Franco Couneil Latin America

Powers Are United On League Council Issue

Prime Minister Briand said Germany Britain and France are united on questions tied to league council reorganization but warned that if new difficulties arise they may adjourn the assembly until September. He referenced Brazil’s demand for a permanent seat and Romania’s push for a pledged non permanent seat in September.

Germany France England Ssys Briand Geneva Great Britain League Council AM. Briand In Speaks Brazil Romania

Hopewell Independence social notes and local visits

Hopewell Independence and Ottawa residents were listed visiting relatives in Topeka Baldwin and Lawrence. The item mentions Mrs Cal Rush visiting Mr Rush at the State hospital with improving health and a series of social calls, church events, and travel to Ottawa Eudora Baldwin and Kansas City for performances and family gatherings. It notes influenza recovery, a funeral in Colorado, and local farm activity including egg sales and schooling changes. A Beauty Shop ad offers a free jar with every Shampoo and Marcel.

Nes Chas, Averill Roy Switzer Ottawa Topeka Cal Rush Rush State Hospital Eudora Baldwin Chas McKinney Jusiin Purvis Harmons Myr B. Sutton Martha Price Wilber Harley Lambert Frieda Bred Purvis Messers. Purvis Lambert Misses Fern Dorothy Clara Cochran Lyndon George Williams Misses Floresce Edith Williams Chloe Flory Gale Charles Judson Leach Chas. Leonard Bald- Nae Lou Newland Leon Bard Kansas City Damon Jones Mabel Newland Joe Spurgeon Junior Spurgeon Wm. ‘Moherman Wellsville FP. X. Jardon Todd Scott A. @. Hall Clark le W. S. Black Hall Udell Irene Lierle Independence School Jardon Farm Glare Adrience Earl T. Black Wm. Clark Edith Tugle Frances Tiger D.C

Market News reports mixed wheat demand and drop in prices

Chicago and Kansas City market notes show wheat at lower prices amid European political unease with declines in futures. Cash grain receipts smaller for corn with slight losses, cattle and hogs uneven but mostly higher in Chicago Livestock markets. Liberty bonds steady, stocks drift lower on bear selling amid food and merchandising groups. Local market highlights include slight wheat and corn changes and Los Angeles Mexican population figure.

Chicago Europe Winnipeg Liverpool Huenos Aires Iere Yanupiur

Oak Ridge social notes include Lawrence visitors and events

Oak Ridge residents hosted and visited family members from Lawrence and Los Angeles. Guests included Mr and Mrs J C Hemphill and family, Mr and Mrs A A Green Jr, and Mrs Gertrude Roberts with Billy. The community attended a high school comedy, a Grange meeting, and a St Patrick program. Several local members visited Ottawa for a Methodist conference and LaHarpe. Activities featured birthday gatherings, seed potato work, and multiple calls and dinners at neighbors' homes.

Will Charlton Lawrence Gertrude Roberts Billy Los Angeles Calif Frank Strong J. Cl Hemphill Will Herbert Nunemaker A. A. Green, Jr Don Westheffer Kaw Valley Sat Bros Louisiana Lawrence Leonhard Harry,Van Neste Carol Miller Mildred Leonhard Lawrence High School Dramatic Club Memorial High Grange Midland Wm. Morris North Lawrence la Harpe Leonhard Oak Ridge Marely Frank Johns Alfred Heck Rolleall St. Patrick Hartman Tlaltie Fetty Ottawa Fran Bereiter Charlie Wood Thursida Charlie Ise Frank Leonhard von Guten Hastert Star Temple Carl Copp George Stow Ha Wa. Carpenter West Plains Lel Colman Keith J. C. Herriott Miller Garpenter George Ford Siler

Phillips Milk of Magnesia for Indigestion Relief

For sour stomach and indigestion, drink Philips Milk of Magnesia instead of soda. Water can be taken anytime to ease acid, gas, or sour stomach, with instant relief. Physicians have prescribed Philips Milk of Magnesia for fifty years as it neutralizes acid, dries gas, and gently cleanses the bowels, with a pleasant taste. Twenty-five cent bottles available at any drug store.

Philips Phillips Moone Round , Corner Drug Co

Douglas County Farm Bureau Meeting Notes and Members

Douglas County Farm Bureau met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. H G Van Neste home with seventeen present. Mrs Johnne Morgan presided. Secretary Dirs J Smith read the last meeting report. A dress making hints demonstration followed, plus a discussion on adulterations of cotton linen and silt with a thread testing chart to aid buyers. Mrs Frank Walters spoke on Decorative Stitches and offered a book by sending a stamp to a listed address. Mrs Frank McGrade reviewed Stevensons Reg im and Miss Elizabeth Randle assisted as home demonstration agent. Three new members joined: Mrs Frank Toms Mrs Mohlers and Mrs Katie Toms. Attendees listed include Miss Randle Mrs CO Welborn Mrs J Smith Mrs Johnne Morgan Mrs Frank eGrade Mrs Ed Sandefur Mrs Frank Bereiter Mrs Mabe Fairbairn Mrs FE L Hartman Mrs Frank Leonhard Mrs Frank Walters Mrs Van Neste Mrs Frank Tome Mrs Mohler and Mrs ster Toms. Mr and Mrs Frank Waiters and family celebrated Mrs Bertha Knop's birthday after attending a church supper Wednesday evening.

Douglas County Farm Bureau H. G. van Neste Johnne Morgan Dirs. J. Smith F. Bl. Hartman Frank Walters Walters Frank McGrade Magazini Frank Leonhard

Watch Your Breakfast Watch Your Breakfast QW

An ad extols a balanced breakfast with Quaker Oats as a key choice. It argues breakfast often rushed and poorly chosen, urges a complete breakfast ration, and highlights oats as a quick, energy rich option containing protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and laxative bulk. It promises fast preparation in 3 to 5 minutes.

Ingrown nail turns right out with tonic claims

An advertisement claims a few drops of Onigra applied to the crevice of an ingrown nail reduce inflammation and pain, harden the skin, and make the nail turn outward overnight. It references Quigro as a harmless septic product for chiropractors, noting anyone can buy a tiny bottle with directions.

Vicks

Woman Recovers After Six Bottles of Vegetable Compound

Mrs Belle Thompson of Georgia endured four years of insomnia and poor appetite. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for restoring sleep and energy, enabling her to care for her three children and return to work. She notes her mother in law recommended the remedies and urges others to pursue better health.

Belle Thompson Georgia Lydia Pinkham EB. Pinkham

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