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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1907
Page
4
Jeugo March 19 report notes generally fair conditions tonight with cooler air arriving by Wednesday. Minor temperature changes expected across the state as a low front passes.
An assortment of period advertisements lists deals on W. L. Douglas shoes from Abe Wolfson at 637 Mass street, gown discounts at Keister Dressmaking, a healing skin cream, wallpaper stock at reduced prices from Wolf’s, and general store notices. It mentions Robertson Undertaking, shoe repair, new stock at Smith’s News Depot, Barred Plymouth Rock roosters and eggs, Colonial toilet, and a call to visit Selidz for tailored clothing. Also notes about dressmaking inducements, university exhibition mentions, and local pipe shop offerings.
An unnamed colored man, captured east of Haskell, is in the county jail awaiting identification. Unable to identify him, officers reported he is a stranger to the local colored population and caused alarm before being brought in. First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal, March 19, 1907.
The Isle of Spice drew a large crowd with pretty music and strong voices led by Charles Pusey. The show featured a notable spotlight finale and a capable orchestra as Miss Gertrude Vaughn gained attention for her beauty and talent.
A young rider escaped serious harm after a pony cart mishap on a down grade at Winthrop and Massachusetts. The wagon tipped and spilled the boy, but a telegraph pole stopped the cart before further injury. Spectators feared injury, yet the child remained shaken but unharmed. The incident occurred near Kaw Kash Klothing and Chas A Stevens’ store, with unrelated local notices following.
Thomas Bestin aged 63 died of blood poisoning at his home in Ossa watomie Kansas yesterday. Born in Freeport Illinois in 1839 he was an early county resident and is uncle to Ei. See tin who lives five miles west on the California road. Funeral will be held at Oak Hill cemetery on arrival of the 5 10 train this afternoon. Mrs. E. H. Smith is seriously sick with La Grippe. A jail inmate had only ten cents to buy whiskey and the town riot fear recurs when drink is cheap. Mr and Mrs Lon Ellison have a new cottage at 12 Chin street from Excelsior Springs.
A Kansas City area team of the World will rehearse a major initiation for mid April in Lawrence. A large class is expected to be ready by then with further arrangements to be announced. Weather has threatened activity with late week illness and rheumatic fever noted.
Col J K Rankin arrives from Washington to renew friendships in Lawrence and plans a short stay before returning to Montana. Mr and Mrs Will Ebsted host at the Hotel Eldridge. Miss Ethel Brown recently moved here and works at a local dance store. Nearby, ads promote $1 Safety Razors at Smith's News Depot and seeds plus home canned fruits at Mrs Prentice's Home Store, 1105 Mass St.
Unclear report details a man named Weaner Thompson in custody after a Sunday town event. The article mentions John Tinmapeo and a tie to a sheet incident, with references to Justice Clark and possible injuries. The text is fragmentary, with key facts obscured by garbled OCR.
Frel W Fein offers gas mantles specially prepared for natural gas. Located at Buth Phones in the Jackson block, the listing promotes tailored mantles for gas users.
A historic trotting tale covers Blooded Stock, the bay gelding Rarus, trainer John Spean, and the race against Goldsmith Maid. It recalls Dexter and 1869 incidents, mentions Buffalo August 3 1878, and discusses horse care, breeding, and early horsemen pitches including Baltimore advertising and club organization ideas.
Supplemental to the March Missouri Kansas directory dated March 15 1907 naming new subscribers and residences including Anderson Frank 740 Mississippi Main 2117 Barger C E 4 miles west Main 751 Barnes G W West Reed St Main 2133 Barnhart A T 1617 Vermont Main 2022 Benson August farm residence 714 miles W on Calif road Main 888-3 etc
A long OCR fragment lists numerous residents and street addresses centered on Main Street and nearby cross streets. Names include Millinery Main, Clinton, New York Main, Maple Main, and many others with house numbers and directions such as north of city, northeast, east of north street. The item resembles a public notices column listing residents and addresses.
The notice advertises a shoe store in Lawrence claiming the lowest prices, with plans for a broader stock. It touts leather soles and insoles, leather counters, and a growing line of high top shoes.
An April art exhibit features renowned New York paintings by Min Cart haker on loan to the university. Curator Motessarii oversees the display as part of a campus arts program at the University of Nebraska.
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