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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1907
Page
4
A brief weather notice notes a tour by Dr Hosnow with indications of rainfall and temperature trends for the day. Details are fragmented but point to a wet outlook and evolving conditions.
Fragmented advert fragment from a New Hampshire tailor and store notices. Mentions Abe Robertson selling three furnitures, Chas Stevens Mass street orders, suits and goats, Latin linered face powder, and Atlas promotion. Notes on reading papers and university fame. Smith's News Depot advertises pipes and tailor visit.
The school board asks voters to approve a bond for education and manual training. The measure has seen little opposition and will be on the April 20 ballot, with registered voters only so far. women may vote on the extension though few are registered. Local notices include ice cream at Wiedemann's, a free Y M C A concert, and private ads for piano tuning and sewing services.
Colonel A R Greene did not land the assistant commissioner post at the general land office. Fred Dennett of North Dakota, inspector at Seattle, was appointed. Commissioner Ballinger is from Seattle and Dennett is his friend. George Pollock becomes chief clerk and Chief Clerk Macey takes a field position. Rev C L Milton preaches at Lutheran church tonight and Rev W W Bolt Thursday night at 8. Easter cards at Boyles 725 Mass St. A Plymouth church 15c tea Thursday 5 to 7 March 1st hosted by Mesdames Menore Wood Lofgren Levett Hilliart and Raymond. Everyone invited.
A married Lawrence man becomes infatuated with a chorus girl from Isle of Spice after a performance. He plans to follow her to Leavenworth, but only 31 in his pocket ends the impulse. He returns home, his friends praising his judgment as the romance fades.
Real estate transfers listed include several warranty deeds and guardianship notes amid scattered names and property descriptions. A Kansas-Oklahoma debate on United States Chinese Exclusion policy is announced for March 22 at the University chapel with a cordial invitation to attend and hear the discussion.
The 2nd Kansas Veteran Association reunion presided by the late Col. W F Cluett will meet in Topeka during the state encampment on May 8 9 and 10 S A Jouston Secretary
On Sunday Chas Mauzy appeared with a Michigan Automobile that looked new and unlike its former self. Maury had Schulz and Rittner craft a larger body, repaint, and finish it so observers could not recognize the Carpet Sweeper formerly owned by Fred Taggert. The Betas plan a Saturday hop at their chapter house honoring Millard Shaler heading to Africa. Joseph G Sullivan filed as an independent candidate for councilman from the first ward.
The Fort Wayne Sentinel reports a planned pastor swap between Wayne Street M E Church and First M E Church Lawrence. Rev Dr Nethercutt leaves Fort Wayne for Lawrence to lead First M E, while Rev Frank Lenig comes to Fort Wayne. The transfer, discussed for months, follows Lawrence conference decisions and Bishop Wilson's approval. Nethercutt departs amid local regret and condolences from Lawrence officials. Lenig, coming from Kansas City, has a strong record and is expected to preach in Fort Wayne soon.
Seeds for sale including flower and garden varieties at Mrs Prentice's Home Store located at 1105 Mass St. Also offered are home canned fruits. The notice highlights available seed types and fruit canning options.
Fred W Fein offers gas mantles for Natural Gas with two phones listed. Lawrence Transfer Co promotes packing and shipping household goods. Atlas ad suggests property money options. Y M C A bulletin board features events and a phone concert. local vendors Wiedemann and Boughton's stock items and prices Saint Wolf's Book Store advertises.
The trouble centers on Miss Emma Dunn wife of Harry Beresford local stage star. She alleges jealous husband and Mansfield struck her during a scene on back patting causing health decline and endangering life. Mansfield denies charge and says he is unaware of the cause of her departure. Boughtons Easter novelties and post cards displayed at 1025 Masc Bt.
A partial OCR style notice lists several real estate transfers and property lots. Names such as Baldwind, Flory, Lawrence, and Sibley appear with monetary figures like 2800 and 2500. The text is garbled but indicates multiple parcels and street references such as Grove St and Mansa St, with transfer actions and prices.
Local ad notes a shipment of Sylvan Goods and Menthol products with various items for piles and feet. It promotes olive products and a line of baby ribbons and cigars made by Billie Williamson. The sheet references chickens rabbits and sweet, pleasing cards as part of tonight's advertising.
J W Robertson will respond to full blooded roosters at 1.00 dollars each. Barred Plymouth Rocks eggs set at 60 and 107 per laying, old stand 408 Mass St. Searles Bros offer low shoes at Newby Ware repair shop 911 Mass. Smith's News Depot new sweater vests. Colonial toilet articles guaranteed. Wolf's Book Store. Wie demann's hot chocolate with whipped cream five cents a cup.
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