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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1902
Page
4
Orchardists in Douglas County report a severe canker worm outbreak after days of leaf loss and scorched trees. Worms have begun defoliating in various districts and threaten fruit trees as recent notes note expanded feeding. Fire-like damage appears across several groves with ongoing infestations.
The University of Kansas baseball team played seven on the road this week, winning three and losing four, returning home Saturday night after a seven game span. Haskell defeated Willis Jowell College at Liberty Missouri by 8 to 5. Kansas City bankers visiting Lawrence enjoyed games at the Merchant's Athletic Association with ten pin and rubber neck matches won by Lawrence. Missouri University baseball will visit Thursday and Friday for games with Kansas and Haskell. A cement sidewalk project near Wiedemannstore will proceed with arching, self supporting, over the area way below. Bennett Ellis Gardner Lindley and Garrett join the city council and will take seats tonight.
A local note advertises wallpaper cleaning and carpet cleaning using the Hullock process with reasonable prices. Calls or visits to EG Bullock at King's Hotel, 83¢ Varmont Street, are urged for service and quotes.
Tonight the city will appoint its annual city officers and announce the council committees for the coming years. A number of additional matters of local business will be considered before morning.
The Lawrence area reports a series of prayer meetings in north Lawrence and social visits. Edna Dicker led a country-district outing for a group of youths to hear dowern last Saturday. Mrs. Lull, a spiritualist, visited L. H. Williams’s home and is known in spiritualist circles. Chas. Owen bought the old ragte from George Gully. Pension Day sees old soldiers in town with public offices opening early. Ge Wider S. Metcalf is named pension agent. An oil painting bought by A. W. Henley in Mexico, by Felix Barmardelli, arrives for Henley’s circle. Rain dampens business, but merchants await brighter days. Willard women hold a meeting May 6 at Mrs. Morrison’s home. Dr. B. M. Owen, 625 Bass Street, is the town’s sole licensed osteopath.
The May term of the district court opened this morning at 10 o'clock in the county courthouse. The city case Jones, appealed by the defendant from the police court, was dismissed. Thos Tulliver admitted guilt to breaking into the Dicker store and was sent to the reformatory at Hutchinson. J H Shao’s case set for Thursday. Jobe Henry Len the negro preacher charged with criminal assault faced jury selection at 3 PM.
The Atius announces a simplified loan option described as the easiest form of borrowing available to applicants, outlining quick approval and minimal paperwork to attract residents seeking funds.
Mrs Susan Barobardt wife of Peter Barobardt died yesterday afternoon at 4 39 after long woes aged Wears years Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 4 at the home and burial will be in Williamstown The death comes as shoppers crowd the streets of Lawrence with no improvement in Mrs Lewis Selig’s condition since Saturday
Readable items cover a runaway buggy injuring a horse and minor damage to a new buggy, plus upcoming school board actions at the high school building including superintendent and principal appointments and commencement plans. Local social event by Keighis Ladies of Security and a brief report on street disorder and the fire department’s activity.
Will Jones from Beloit visits parents while working as an electrician. Miss Catherine Crow from Lawrence plans study travels to Italy. Clyde Diggs and James Drysdale visit Lawrence. A surprise party honors Mrs Clarence Kelso on her birthday with whist and refreshments. Business and social calls by Geo Hart Topeka, Edith Davis Marion teaching, and many locals visiting relatives. Meetings and travels include Fortnightly club at J Gordon Gibb home, Sigma Chis party, and Topeka and Kansas City trips for various associations and friends.
Tickets priced at 160 dollars for a Kansas City event go on sale May 6 7 and 8. Tickets available at Intara May gth city ticket offices on Massachusetts Street or Union Pacific depot. Also for sale a good rubber tire buggy inquire at Chris Eproy’s restaurant.
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