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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
4
The business college is closed for a few days due to measles with about ten to twelve cases. Dr. J. C. Rudolph ordered the closure as a precaution. resumption likely Monday morning. The outbreak apparently started from a boy returning from Eudora, with no expected spread in Lawrence.
The Ottawa Herald details Arthur Patterson known in town for a violent past and ties to a cafe on North Main, with a history of crime including an attack on a conductor in 1898 and threats that prompted police in nearby Lawrence and surrounding cities to watch for his appearance as investigations continue.
Prof J P Koeller A M president of Enterprise Normal School will occupy the pulpit of the German M E church Sunday the 21st at 11 o'clock a m. A large audience is urged to greet him. Susanna Kerns dies in Baldwin age 84 wife of old timers buried there. Miss M Carter mourns sister death.
Doc Jones of Lawrence visited over Sunday. Ladies' Aid Society plans an all day gathering at Mrs W Nye's home. Jim iff spoke on the Indian at church. Residents plan a duck hunting trip into Anderson county. George Morton in Baldwin, John Jenkins from Lawrence visiting. A wood-saw travels door to door. Dick Randell sick this week. Harvey Wood family and Fred Cutter visited Sturdy. Rev Johnson returned from conference and heads to Winchester Kansas soon. Rev McCarter to stay. Barnes, Mrs Pratt in town. B McClellan of Eudora to move to Vinland. Mrs Clifford Matson sings at Fraser Hall tonight. Stevenson’s Book Store promotes stationery and wallpaper. Home Book Co. offers estimates.
Lectures at the University Bible Institute attract many attendees as the annual High Schools of Kansas conference nears. Friday features Prof Hugh Black on chapel address and The Personality of Jesus, with Prof Sanders and others discussing theology and community needs. Saturday and Sunday include lectures, vesper service, and union church services led by Prof Black.
A 1855 Lawrence school near the old jail site burned quickly in a thatched structure taught by BE PL Fitch. George Kennedy, a Clinton native, recalled early settlers as a pupil. The Thespians announced the play As You Like It for April 1 with a cast including Morris Roberts and G C Richardson among others. Elefant now struns Sweet Peas at Barteldes Seed Co with Shamrocks and candy toys for St Patrick’s Day.
Belt Pins in gold and silver finishes with enamel pearls and miniatures priced 25c 35c and 50c Buckles and pins with stone settings in shades to match ribbons priced 50c 75c and 1.00 Back Combs Side Combs Barettes Stray Locks 25c and up Rhine Stones rose buds 15c 25c and 50c Pearl Cuff Links for Tailored Weights 35c and 50c Colored Wash Braids 4 to 1 inch yard 5c and 10c Belts and Beltings Silk Taffeta Webbing Persian beltings gilt silver effects leather fabric belts in all shades New Tucked Nets white or cream 75c 85c 1.00 1.50 Dress Shields Ribbons in quality shade width taffeta messaline liberty Handkerchiefs Shamrock Linen Irish Linen Embroidered Narrow Hem spring shades Neckwear Dutch Collars Jubots tailored Stocks Fancy Louisine Taffeta Silks sale values 65c to 1 Bic at 19c
Reverend Dean of Baldwin visited. Robert Jeffs from Tulsa met friends. Miss Licey Jones from Chatute stopped by. Mrs. Al Randolph left for Tennessee. Charles Phillips departed for Great Falls Montana. Mrs. R. C. Johnston went to Kansas City. Miss Bessie Hargis returned from Topeka. Mrs. W. E. Bunton from Kansas City visiting. Rev. J. J. Adams returned from Nebraska. Miss Doreas Adams of City visiting Lawrence friends. Jack Morton from Kansas City on business. Miss Erna and Miss Clara Rudolph in Kansas City. Miss Martha Sellards visiting Bessie Ray mound from Burlingame. Miss Anna Quinn of Blue Rapids visiting sister Mrs. L. Stouton. Mrs. W. E. Constant of St. Charles Illinois visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Constant. Professor C. Mr. Young departed for Cleveland called by ill father. Miss Helen Phipps to Topeka for annual recital at Washburn College tonight. Mrs. John Beasley returned to Pittsburg after visiting daughter Bonnie at the University. Miss Aileen Weaver returned from Holton for wedding of Miss Mary Jayden and Oscar Zimmerman.
Eugene Alder, a University alumnus and son of Afr and Mrs. John Alder, has been named to a top post. Former head of German at Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, he is elected superintendent of the elementary department and chief executive officer of the academy department at Adaphia Academy in Brooklyn.
Mrs Huth Wheeler, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Baker of Opolis, writes from Cebu in the Philippines to her parents. Her husband serves in the 38th Infantry at Camp Keithley Mindanao. She recalls a rough voyage, a crowded hotel, a local parade, two earthquake shocks, and a hotel fire rescue at 2 am, losing clothing and money in the ordeal. Easter post cards offered at Boughton’s 1025 Mass St.
Lament fills Verona as the famous balcony house known as the Capulets is burned to ashes. Pilgrims mourn the loss of the romantic ritual and the belief in Juliet’s balcony while experts question the site’s authenticity. The fragmenting tale continues to echo through tourism and local lore.
An epideatic of influenza, called the grip, sweeps Lawrence and Chicago with many sneeze and handkerchief cases. The piece urges home measures during Lent, notes no one is immune, and cites a 100000 Chicago figure in a single day.
Kansas City markets report receipts and bids across grains hay butter eggs and live cattle hogs with prices for No 2 hard and mixed cash July and Sept, oat and rye figures, prairie hay, creamery butter, eggs, and seed catalogs featured. cattle and hog receipts and price ranges listed for native steers cows stockers bulls and calves plus lard and pork futures. Chicago market items and local shop offers noted, including wallpaper seeds and seed catalogs.
A fashion notice surveys Paris gown trends with a strong push toward color as the focal element. Designers Pair gowns with matching tulle lace and silk materials, favoring identical color schemes across gown, sleeves, and accessories.
The Shawnees from Topeka will face Lawrence Y M C A volleyball team Friday March 19 at the gym. The home side aims for victory after a Topeka win there earlier. A hospitality feed for the visitors precedes the match with no admission charge and doors open at 8 00 p m.
A coroner s jury found that Doom Walker died from a pistol wound inflicted by Arthur Patterson. The missing Hipty Patterson remains at large with no new clues by mid afternoon. Police expect his capture as surely as Bud Parker was once apprehended.
Charles Seymour aged 76 a longtime Lawrence resident died at his home on Kentucky street. Funeral arrangements expected to be announced later. The notice lists local shops and services including Hesters Jewelry Store Straffons Drug Store and Lawrence Transfer Co with contact details and offerings.
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