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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
3
A damaged fragmentary note describes a 19th century social at Grange hall with crowds, dust, and a reception. References to a frame house near a creek circa 1860, local dairy ads, and floral arrangements appear among scattered names and places. The text mentions Bell 7883 and Maple Lane dairy offerings.
A reader notes mounting frustration with enforcing prohibitory law and discusses a new liquor concoction allegedly high in alcohol content. Mention is made of shipments from St Louis to Kansas and concerns about safety, plus references to suppliers and local grocers. The piece also touches on local business ads and dairy services amid the era’s temperance debates.
A testimonial from Mrs. John Drew Better of McFeansboro praises Cardui for curing prolonged illness and fatigue. She describes years of monthly weakness and despondency and credits Cardui with restoring health and energy after one month of use. The message urges other women to try Cardui for female troubles.
Chester King was arrested by Sheriff Mont of this county for attempting to injure and kill people in the neighborhood where he lives. He is believed mentally unbalanced and may be tried for insanity during the week. King had been acting erratically for weeks. He had been involved in a ride from a country literary event when a dashboard incident occurred. He was found early morning, near exposure to cold, and later left on a farm. Also includes an unrelated medical ad for Hall’s Texas Wonder.
Junction City May 6 Privyle Fred Jordan a military prisoner who escaped by river tactics was recaptured after an armed pursuit. Sheriff Jo hnes arrested Jordan and accomplices Bob Richardson and an unnamed woman. Evidence suggests a deliberate plot with the guard’s rifle disabled before the escape. Jordan faced charges for aiding an escape and theft of a government prisoner.
May 6 strong blaze at Promina Print Dar plant near Coffeyville destroyed the facility within an hour after midnight. Fire started by an overlooked blaze on the sixth side of a bank as workers cleaned tanks. Overmyer suspects a leak on the south side ignited and the flames spread to the packing room and offices before help arrived.
Otter of the City Checks Lawrence, Kansas, May 1. A town meeting adopted a resolution ordering publication of a city paving plan. Lee Street is to be sealed and paved from the center of the alley east of Obie Street to the east of Ohio Street. The plan includes alley improvements and front curb restoration. City Clerk FD Brooks signs. Also notes ad content from Missouri driver and University Meat Market promotion.
Notice states in April 1971 the person named J. B. Russell is appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Thomas Trezvare of Leuuzlas County deceased. Interested parties are advised to govern themselves accordingly.
Mapleimi Kansas residents report frequent hog thefts aided by morphine on a fishpole. Thieves crept to hog pens at night, fed hogs morphine soaked cloths, then carried off fat hogs. One eyewitness noted a pulse drop and the use of a morphine ray in the scam.
Atchison police pursue a Black Hand case after Felix Panlyxi, owner of a fruit and confectionery on South Third street, received a threatening note demanding money. He placed a decoy letter at Burlington freight depot. the letter vanished and guards were evaded. A second letter disappeared, an American man with a solid family background suspected.
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