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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
3
Residents report fear as burglars plunder homes with Mrs Aber’s Sunday night theft linked to lingering danger. Neighbors fear publishing personal details as criminals may read notices. Lawrence is being terrorized. households respond with packing and relocation. Lawrence Transfer Co. promotes trusted moving services.
An old classified fragment advertises telephone numbers for ice cream and house-cleaning lime. It mentions new lace curtains, carpets, and rags to replace old ones, with names Eriksen and Fred W. Fein. It also notes gas mantles and a Kirk's Rose wallet with transparent soap and drugstore availability.
Alaska Refrigerators and Herrick models with enamel and opal lining offered by BHOKE'S Economy Store. Direct Action Gas Ranges marketed as reliable and durable, positioned as top value and money well spent.
Mrs J B Betts left for Topeka last night E F Caldwell in Leavenworth today on business Mrs J B Shearer went to Kansas City this morning Mrs E E Forter went to Topeka this morning Mrs F W Kopp and Miss Jennie Heefer went to Endora today Mrs M E Smith and daughter Annie go to Topeka today for a sort visit A Rutter of Oklahoma visiting his brother C L Rutter and family Miss Hortense Rodenberg and Miss Lily Carson to Kansas City this morning Mrs Fred Bowersock of New York City visiting Mr and Mrs J Dr Bowersock Miss Gertrude Sikes and Miss May Gilbert came from Topeka this morning to attend Fraternal Aid association Mr and Mrs R Meierhoffer return to St Joe after visit Frank Meierhoffer and family Phi Gamma Nesta fraternity invites for their annual sprint party Friday May 24 Mrs Wilson Sterling hosted a Kensington yesterday for Miss Constance Carruth Innecheon served Misses Hermie Genevieve Sterling Ruth Morton assisted Bishop Abraham Grant D J of Kansas City Kansas to preach at St James AME Lawrence Sunday morning It is the Ralls day Rev C R Rumson pleads to meet finances of their charity efforts Mrs J Frank Jones entertained about fifty friends yesterday afternoon at her Louisiana street home for Mrs Frederick Anderson of Urluth Minn Whist was the diversion Prizes awarded to Mrs T Ch Fitch first and Mrs W E Spalding consolation Bouquet given for vest of loner The afternoon hosted with help from Mona ly Edna Griesa Adriene Atkinson and Margaret Owen.
Wm Spurgeon offers a stylish broghany for ladies ralls and afternoon parties along with a fully equipped Berlin coach for weddings funerals and calls. Telephone bits Cor tertnis.
Lawrence Kansas hosts a July normal institute from July 1 to 27 with enrollment on July 1. Conductor Dr C Parmenter leads a faculty including Supt F P Smith Prin C BR Merwin Supt C Q Bowman and instructors. Anna Arnett teaches primary methods. Certificates examined July 26 with a 1 dollar institute fee and 15 cent mail course. C C Bowman County Supt invites all teachers and prospective teachers.
The May meeting of the Douglas County Horticultural Society will gather at Theodore Griesa’s East Bank street home on the 18th with large attendance urged. A social dinner opens the season and the program features fruit picking and packing, the best horticultural implements, and related talks.
George A. Clark of the club netted the season’s largest catch from the lake Sunday, claiming the title “Old One Exe,” the daddy of all the fish in the lake. The club notes celebrate the feat as a standout achievement for Fishermen this year.
Mucon Varnce faces a fee dispute that escalated at Wieden where officials cited chewing issues and raised concerns over costs. Local sources state talks continue as a resolution is sought amid questions from residents and merchants.
A Woodward & Co. advertisement touts the No. 2A Eastman Brownie Camera for 3.00, claiming it does the work of a 12.00 Kodak with fine lens metal interior bull's eye shutter two view finders and a charming small size and urging readers to call at Woodward & Co. to see it.
Local notes discuss YMCA activities and lingering chatter about neighborhood issues. Mentions Lawrence and Kansas City real estate interests, a property on 210 Pesu Street to Mars, and a family planning university attendance.
Straffon's Mentholis Try the Fudge Sundaes at Wiedemann's and the Jane Reeds for both Vic-Edison lathing machines at Deng store Special bargains in high class fishing tackle at Smith's News Depot Soumont friends to Boyles 72 Mass for souvenir in Lacerenee New linoleum covering at Eriksen's Clothes by Parker look good Burglary insurance offered by Manley Insurance Agency with plans explained
Mrs F F Doubleday hosted six handed club members this afternoon in honor of Mrs Boaz. The Epworth League of the Methodist church invites reception goers to an At Home on May 16 to mark their 18th anniversary. Oscar Moore enjoyed a surprise visit from neighbors Monday night with about fifty guests, games, music and a luncheon. Mr and Mrs Moore plan a trip to New Mexico. Sigma Psi dance attendees from Ottawa include Georgia Smart Lois Smart Grace Hornaday Edith Myers Nellie Greenlees Clare Jaedicke Glendale Griffith and C C Carl Ward Coble Clarence Sheldon Dudley Fitzpatrick Fred Taylor Jack Harris Robert Herod.
A jumble of text references Elks teeth and Roosevelt era topics, with stray ads for ice cream prices and home store offerings. The readable items mention Jerry Ewers with 1019 Mass street and a Home Store lineup, plus plant bulbs and drapery items, all in disjointed fragments.
A garbled OCR text describes chaotic errors and misreads in a newsroom setting. It references confusion over contact methods and a stalled assignment, with mentions of a mistaken column and unhelpful answers. The fragment hints at a misfiled piece and a busy office unable to resolve the issue.
An investment firm Hosford Investment Co. promotes Atlas as a source for loans on improved real estate. The message invites property owners to consult the Atlas for financing options and emphasizes available money for property ventures.
A brief notice for the Red Men's Carnival running May 13 to 18 with promotions for toys and sporting goods at Smith's News Depot and nearby ice cream and soda at Ewing's with special tables for children.
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