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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
3
A garbled report notes Chandler has moved to settle a debt with a legal claim held by LEVERAHT LEEAL ALO and UL W. Lodge, mentioning a July celebration and possible public notice. The text references a hoped resolution through advertising and a planned event near Darr's grove, tied to state rate discussions from Law City.
The Inter Sunday school track meet entries closed today for Saturday afternoon at the field. Events include 50 yard dash 100 yard dash 220 yard dash and relay plus field events such as hammer throw broad jump and pole vault. Teams list participants from Presbyterian churches Baptist and Christian groups with multiple names per class and score possibilities noted.
An old fashioned testimonial touts Dr. Williams Pink Pills as a cure for stomach trouble marked by loss of appetite and dull headaches. It claims rapid improvement in a Lowell, Massachusetts woman after using the tonic treatment, noting better digestion and renewed energy and health.
A garbled nineteenth century medical discussion cites authorities on tuberculosis and pain management. The text references morphine liver oil cocaine and other remedies, noting condemnation by a committee and a physician's insistence on humane end of life care, with uncertain attribution and era context.
Willow Springs notes corn planting across farms as Hagwile and Gish attend local activities. Sunday Schuler Inst remains on the sick list.
In town yesterday Miss David of Perry shopped in Lawrence. Mrs. W A McClure of Baldwin visited. Mrs. W A Hinesley returned from Veron Peoria NL due to a death. Delin Stre chool girls plan a picnic at T L Ford's North Lawrence home tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Monroe and Mrs Gracey surprised friends by a Feb 13 marriage at the bride's residence, then plan California trip. Mrs Rhodes left near Telluride Cole for several months, then to California. Mr and Mrs Means and Mrs Smithmeyer and daughter travel to Kansas City next week to see Maud Adams in Veteran Pan. The Lawrence Music Club officers were elected: President Mrs, vice president Miss. secretary Eva, treasurer Mrs Otto. Other names noted: A Hannon, R And tre, May/dain, Mires Butler, Mrs Stratfun, Mrs Simons. The next meeting is May 25 evening. A medicated note and lemon treatment ads appear.
Mayer Bal Arnold leads a Perry effort to tidy premises and improve appearances. The town supports a clean up day with residents urged to participate, noting a tidy town is easier to maintain than a large one. A health note accompanies the appeal.
A second baseball game between Raker and K U O is anticipated at McCook field after a close prior victory by Raker. Officials hope fans exhibit good conduct and the contest draws a large crowd for what promises to be the year’s most interesting game.
Ralph A. Dayton, Western representative for the Grant Cabin Association, promotes a St. Louis chartered plan to raise funds for preserving General Grant's former home near the Civil War site. The project aims to create a museum and shrine housing artifacts and a display of Civil War history for visitors.
The summary describes Ezekiel Barnes winning a suit over a benefit contract with the Kansas City firm, the case moving from district court to the Supreme Court where the decision favored Barnes. He will receive his money as previously awarded after the final ruling and remand. The notice references final settlements in Kansas probate matters with administrator notices and attorney fees. The text notes publication in the Lawrence Daily Journal in 1907 and outlines final settlement notices for estates in Douglas County and others with administrator appointments and court terms.
J G Jenkins of Chapel Hill NC extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for sores burns and wounds noting it saved a felon from a harsh path and worked in wonderfully short time. Barber & Son's drug store sells the product.
Real estate transfers listed include Fillware Mistele Amin with parcels in Baldwin and Topeka. Warranty deeds record transfers among Goo ta Frank Rop and Mary E. Simmons, Edsall B Knepp, and C Bo Larrabee to T J Keohane, plus Fannie Harshman and others. Details show parcel numbers and street locations such as Ninth S, Baldwin, and 24 Monroe. The transactions reflect multiple properties exchanged for sums including 860 dollars in one case.
Professor W L Burdick of the University of Kansas law school gave the baccalaureate address to the local high school graduates. He had eighteen invitations for spring commencements, accepted twelve, and noted varying speaker lineups across ceremonies. The item blends campus tribute with a concise local report.
An old advertisement asserts appendicitis and many ailments stem from harsh purgatives and promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a gentle, guaranteed cure for headache delirium malaria and jaundice sold by Barber & Son's drug store for 25 cents.
Public notice filed May 1 1007 in Douglas County Kansas District Court by Bhiks Mary A Counts and others seeking a quiet title to several Baldwin City parcels described by lot numbers and street locations. Defendants must answer by June 11 1007 or a default judgment will be entered. Attest L Stelle Atty for Plaintiffs.
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