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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1910
Page
4
A new show titled The Red Mill, described as a musical comedy, is booked for Lawrence and will appear June 2. Also note McCulloch's Drug Store has received a shipment of 10 cent Colgate soap from New York, and Fischer's offers a foot bath product at 50 cents with a money back guarantee.
Six weeks of rebuilding at Robingon on Mrs Margaret Wallace property formerly Frank Ware’s showcases new partitions closets and interior woodwork. Capt Krause renowned for decorating will depart soon for a teaching post at Haskell Indian Institute after guiding the project. Krause earlier led Company H in the Spanish American War and Philippine campaigns with Funston’s regiment. Also notes on fashion fabrics custom tailoring by Ed V Price Co and local shops A Nollers Wiedemann's and Maple Nut Ice Cream.
City council to appoint city marshal fire chief city engineer and all appointive officers this evening replacing last night’s session. Mayor Bishop was not in the city last night and council expected a lengthy session with anticipation of approvals and possible debate.
Ottawa county candidate John T White visits town to campaign for railroad commissioner. Former three term legislator and former state grain inspector, he advocates a square deal, fairness to railroads and the public, and the protection of public rights while supporting the rail system.
Miss Bessie Raymond, back from studying voice in New York, gave a recital last evening featuring German French and Italian songs. Her clear enunciation and refined tone impressed, with Miss Haymoul as pianist and Ralph Stevens on cello. Lecompton bank changes noted. historical Lawrence document freight mentions 1860 mail and franked papers.
Public notices include bids for a new Lecompton bank building with plans at the Lecompton bank and Lawrence Lumber Co. office. Bids opened May 18 1910 at 2 pm. right to reject bids reserved. Also notices about dump relocation for manure disposal and local ads for ice cream and shops.
A flood of social notices lists residents and visitors traveling to Topeka Kansas City Hutchinson and Lawrence. Names include Miss Dora Mundy Miss Edith Earl and Miss Julia Flinn. Many trips reference visits with relatives and attendances at engagements and encampments in neighboring towns.
Airdome will open Monday night ushering in the summer season. Burleigh Cash Stock company to headline the opening, noted for drawing large crowds last summer. Carpenter remains partner with Las, Siuntine and Dad Carpenter, and will be present for the season. Miss Nelle Hudson Hodson reported improving at Pe ll’s hospital. Kanwaka assessment shows total population 214, real estate value 1 084 000, personal 193 165, exemptions 11 200. Percheron horse sold by J Deister to Ed Steele. transfer tomorrow. Glerk's Foot Bath ad promotes relief from perspiration and odor. Johnnie On the Boot, Rork's Motorcycle Quick Delivery. Bell 1352, Home 1053.
J Ra Dunkel is much better and a cadition at de Dunkel was tha Vie Dunkel is out of danger and as dying nicely. There are no doubts but that he will recover. plus various ads and notices about seed oats wallpaper tailoring photography and local business offerings with several named streets and firms in Lawrence.
Mrs Gertrude Becker Elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A Becker died at home after long heart illness and hospital treatment. A beloved local educator who studied at Kansas University and Northwestern University she held teaching posts nationwide before health worsened. Survived by her husband and parents with one sister Miss Cora Becker, funeral arrangements to be announced.
Miss Gertrude Cooper will graduate in voice at Fraser Thursday evening. assisted by Miss Elizabeth Dunt on violin and Miss Maude Cooke on piano. The program includes operatic arias and songs, showcasing her bright promise. Two anniversaries marked the evening with birthday cakes and tokens for Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Alder.
The piece discusses shared public improvements and bridges over the Kaw river, noting Lawrence and Grant township have paid their share while wondering if other county areas will fund a bridge. It mentions Ellis, the returning diplomat, and comments on his career and opportunity as a key theme.
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