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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and businesses including Oliver Typewriter Agency, George A Banks & Son Fire Insurance, Barteldes Seed Co, Lawrence Transfer Co, and Wiedenmans fruit sand. It references Massachusetts addresses and various services from seed sales to packing and storage.
Henry T. Sherman died in Wichita hospital charity ward after being released from the state asylum. His wife died of consumption while Pollard, his guardian, had disposed of joint property and pension checks. Pollard was later indicted in federal court for defrauding Sherman.
Martin & Holmes advertise a range of Lawrence real estate options including 4 five acre tracts in North Tassrence, several houses from $1,000 to $32,000, vacant lots on West Lawrence and N Lawrence, a 9 room brick house on Tenn St, cottages, and farm land in Clark and Howell counties. Also promote seed catalogue from Barteldes Seed Co for kitchen gardens and flowers.
William L Cobb Harvard educated civil engineer artist photographer and taxidermist was buried on a sunny afternoon on his Cobb homestead four miles south of Albuquerque. The funeral from his residence featured Rev Fletcher Cook. Cobb 48 a New York native married Eddie Ross in Santa Fe in 1891. He was Albuquerque’s pioneer photographer and a prominent citizen, a gun enthusiast with a long rheumatic decline and heart disease listed as the cause. Survived by his wife and four children Edmund F Daphne A Wilfred, plus his New York father. His wife Mrs Cobb is known in Lawrence and both families attended.
Mrs Amanda Karnes widow of O E Karnes of Fowler Meades county Kansas died Monday in Clarion Pennsylvania from heart neuralgia at age 30. The funeral was held at 11 o clock from a Lutheran church. She had been east on business, fell ill suddenly, and her husband could not reach Clarion in time. Survived by six children Eugene Karnes Erma Avitlin Edna Wilson Clemence Jesse and Carrie Karnes.
Babe Spencer objects to Friday arraignment in police court for violating the prohibitory law. He asks to be tried on Saturday instead, believing Friday is unlucky. The case was set for Friday, but his belief may shift the date to Saturday. Nearby ads promote Fudges, seeds, Edison records, and banana ice cream at local shops.
A Journal report recalls Willie Whitla possibly seen in Lawrence triggering renewed search efforts. The kidnapper reportedly returned east with the boy after accepting ransom, as police closed in. The piece also notes spring signs in town, beggars, traveling men, and local ads for perfumes, carpets, and farm prosperity with a two story home project on the Eudora road.
Arthur J. Corbin of this city has been elected professor at Yale University with President Taft among those in favor of his elevation. The Lawrence native is noted for his local prominence and support from several notable figures. Also mentioned are a preliminary hearing date for Walker’s murderer and various local notices including Dr. H H Howe’s death and upcoming court actions.
More than 200 Kansas University students will ride a special train to Kansas City Friday to attend the annual track meet at Convention Hall. KU fans expect a victory over Missouri, with early best guesses leaning 38 to 35 in favor of Kansas. The Jayhawks have trained hard, while Missouri seeks to defend its recent title.
Pool Grinstead, connected with the Stockyards Journal in St. Joseph, had a grip stolen at the Santa Fe depot last evening. He set the grip down while buying a ticket and when he turned back the bag vanished. The contents were business records and papers with no personal valuables.
The item lists residents visiting and returning to Olathe, Kansas City, and nearby towns including Peaks and Lawrence. It mentions names like Miss J Machir, Lacie Bursass, Abbie Brown, Reed of Clinton, and A. Boyd, with references to travel, addresses, and a street cleanliness concern. A separate note reports Mrs. Mee Philips injured by an exploding lamp at 97 Mississippi Street, with severe burns to her hands.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions AL Young departing for Cleveland to join a husband, a funeral or illness reference to his father, Marysville Missouri, Rev. J and Mrs. Finch, a realty listing at 733 Mass, McKenzie Realty Co, and a parade of local addresses including 400 Clock Olde Street and 1 East Winthrop St. Also notes a mini advertisement for a party and job solicitations, plus a house project at 1 Indiston Street and Will Nadelboeffer as a contact.
Markets by wire cover Kansas City and Chicago reports with grain, wheat and provisions prices, live stock receipts, and local notices. Includes bids on May and July wheat, cattle and beef figures, and a 1909 city poll closing notice for Lawrence with dates, hours, and official names.
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