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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
4
The May term of the Douglas county district court has had little business with only one criminal case for hearing. Civil jury cases prepared for trial were completed in four days. Court will adjourn tomorrow for a short break and resume next week to wind up remaining business.
The dumping round near Henry Street east of the bridge has been removed and a new camping ground map will mark approved disposal areas. No further dumping of garbage manure or other refuse inside city limits outside the city dump. Violators will be prosecuted under the law. GT. K. Prentice, Marshal, May 15, 1405.
An old classified style notice touts carpet cleaning by MWuddleston plant with promises of thorough service at small prices. It also advertises Vimalt malt and various local crafts and services, including watch repairs and optical offerings, amid a cluttered display of names and addresses.
W D Ross superintendent of Jefferson county schools and president of the Northeastern Kansas Peachers association was unanimously chosen to head Peabody Kansas schools by the board on Saturday night. Fifteen applicants vied for the post. Ross is KU alumnus and well known locally. The Kaw river rose again yesterday afternoon and night, but this morning drifted to a lower high, water higher than in prior spring and about as high as last year’s flood. No scare resulted.
An active sale ad promotes wash goods at The Fair with low prices such as 10 cents per yard and 20 cents for 12 yards, plus linens and colored fabrics. It notes other local shops and services, weather impacts from tornados, and mentions insurance options and a baseball game result at Colorado Springs. It includes promotions for hats, linen waists, and shoe-lace items, while citing local businesses and upcoming events.
Lawrence readers receive a crowded social column listing departures arrivals and visits. Names include Arthur Alien Jeft Helen Johnson Mary Kellogg W A Hinestey Sam Cotton and many other Lawrence residents plus visitors from Emporia Topeka Excelsior Springs and Chicago with weddings funerals and lectures noted among the city’s social companions.
In police court this morning Oscar Caldwell was tried on two charges of assaulting two colored individuals. He was found guilty on both charges and fined $5 plus costs for each offense, totaling $30. This was the only police court case of the morning. A truncated ad section follows urging cigar purchases at Smith's News Depot, wallpaper samples, and other local retail offers.
Residents and visitors nation wide travel for business and social events. The report notes people from Topeka Tulsa and Denver among others visiting, leaving for Kansas City, Topeka, and Indiana Territory on various trips. A Little Folks concert at Plymouth Congregational Church will repeat Friday with 10 cent admission.
Two story frame house facing south on Massachusetts street offers 15 feet front by 240 feet deep. In good condition with barn. Owner seeks immediate cash sale at 2500 dollars. Terms to sale customer, apply to WT Sinclair. Also note Coke as clean economical fuel from Lawrence Gas Company, 4 and 8 a.m. to.
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