Obituary and notices from a Lawrence paper
Obituary notices recall Mrs. Josephine Chitwood of this city born December 10 1859 in Winfield Tennessee died April 27 after illness. Survived by husband G Chitwood three daughters Edna Ellis Blisj Bessie Dashiell Georgia Chitwood and granddaughter Winifred Dashiell. Club and church ties noted. Other items: Dr Leon Matassarin receive funerary diploma Kansas City Missouri. German M E church trustees elected. Ethel Dougherty reports lost suitcase at Santa Fe depot. Card of thanks from Chitwood family. New jail cells arriving. sheriff expects move by June. Real estate ads tout farms Kansas Oklahoma Texas Colorado with prices. Numerous auto and local business notices and ads follow.
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Josephine David Chitwood
Winfield
Tenn
G. Chitwood
Edna- Ellis
Blis
Bessie Dashiell
Georgia
Chitwood
Winifred Dashiell
Tennessee
Lawrence
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Douglas Co
Marion Township
Hene
Lawrences
Lake View
Jelfursom Co
Jefferson Co
Martin Investment CO
Martin & Holmes
Bell
City Council Elects New City Marshal and Officials
The council confirmed Syd Herd as city marshal and James Fitzpatrick as street commissioner. Mayor Sam Bishop pledged to announce further police changes next week. Other appointees include Frank Brooks as city clerk and Holland Wheeler as city engineer, with all officers to take office June 1. A bond refinancing proposal to reduce debt interest was discussed, with bank support contingent on favorable terms.
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Sam Bishop
Syd Herd
Grant Township
Lawrence
Bishop
Barker
Mitchell
Jetta Windhe Canie Eee
Ong
James Fitzpatrick
Hosford
Hishop
Fitzpatrick
Frank Brooks
Holland Wheeler
W. PF
Weed
Else Earned
City council moves to pave Winthrop Street and alley
The council introduced a resolution to pave Winthrop Street from the Mississippi line to Michigan Street and another to pave the alley west of India Warren. A halt was adopted on several street projects, culvert work to Henry and Tennessee streets, and orders issued to remove obstructions at the silk walk with five days for compliance. New fines and purchases were authorized, including a fire department fire apparatus not to exceed $00 and sale of two crippled horses. A cross walk on Island Street at Lyons was approved and all new ordinances postponed until Monday for final action.
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Rasild
Winthrop Street
Michigan Streets
India
Warren and Meny
Henry 4
Tennessee Streets
Park
Reir
Nais Street
Winthrop
Henty
Wael
Aosling
Island Street
Lyons
Fire scene humors and social chatter from Boolety notes
A bustling fire crowd in Boolety appears regardless of hour with mixed attire and gossip. A recital by Miss Pearl Emley and the Delta fraternity party highlight the social week amid playful satire on social climbers and a mock device called the Thinkaphone.
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of the Delta Fraternity
Lawrence Girl Life and Tragedy in Opaque Narrative
A fragmented Lawrence era column blends social anecdotes on courting, gifts and university parties with a tragic report: Mrs Mary Ward and daughter Mildred die in a mysterious house fire near Tonganoxie, while nearby observers rush to assist. no origin of the blaze found on inspection. An analytical chemists’ meeting touts Dr Lyon's Perfect Tooth Powder as pure and safe amid demonstrations.
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Tonganosie
Mary Ward
Ward
Europe
J. W. Lyon
de Lyon
Markets by Wire Grains and Provisions May 4
Grain and provisions report notes May 4 market items with wheat futures terms for May, July options, and classifications for hard and mixed grades. Dairy and eggs appear with price references and brief commentary on supply terms.
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Hutter
Human Fly Arrives in Lawrence Seeking Work
An ar a human fly, ELE Bjorkman, known for scaling heights without ladders, arrives in Canton Ohio born, on the lookout for steeple work in Lawrence. He served in the military, claims Medal of Honor Legion membership, and travels Kansas to take painting and repair jobs atop Church steeples while praising the Minneapolis Symphony visit in Topeka and local festival notes. He carries a large suitcase and has a fearless, tall tale reputation. He expects to find work at Fraser Hall and other sites, while festival notes describe Topeka, Wichita, Baldwin, and Lawrence hosting concerts by the Minneapolis Orchestra.
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Lawrence
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Bjorkman
Hjorkman
Kansas
Canton
Ohio
Medal of Honor Legion
Darmi Bravery
Ste
Fraser Hall
de '¢ My
Mle
Lin
Tle
Topeka
Tuimorrow
Wichita
Haldwin
Kansas City
Dresden
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Medical College
Mutassarin
Missouri Medical Society
Baltimore
M. E. Church
H. F. M Waverkampf
A. A. Helwig
Ernest Wise
F. W. Kopp
Wm. Sehaake
Paul Kuehler
A. Knop
Ethel Dougherty
Baker, University
Santa Fe
Wiedeman
Stringling Bros. and
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Wiedemann
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DeSoto
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Raymond
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Abe
Ford
Waverly Electric
White Steamer
Packard
Stoddard-Dayton
Corbin Touring
Pierce Great Arrox
National Auto. Exchange
D. M. Thornton
Rayrmond
California
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Boyles
West Warren St
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Fred W. Fein
City of Lawrents
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Woodward & Co.'s
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Atlas Building & ‘Loan Association
Gustafson
Lawremge Plan NG Mill CO
Gunther’s
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Bud Herd Wes
Eity Connect
C. AL Tucks
National Tuas
Tucker
Committee of Ways and
Wneans
Uber
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Peterson
Permisi
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Utisalate
Couneilner
T. Carmean
C. T. K. Prentice
Menzer
Thomas Jones
Leavenworth
W. E. Stacker
Grana
Boys and Little Fellows Department
Spalding
University
Boolety
Silkdom
Sillidom
Yale
Angwel
Greargore Cavala
Hoadley’s
Sik
Seco
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Dempster
Evans-Metcalf Co
Lawrence, Kansas
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Clint
Kring
Fitoigma
Sard
Lnuch
Atlas
Bouulten
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Fawley
Thompson Studio
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St. Hume Book Co
Some Book Co
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Prentiss
Cail
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