21 May 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1907
Page
1
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Wednesday. Weather report from Chicago notes milder temperatures with elevated humidity as a front approaches from the plains. Dr. A Sauhourne furnishes daily ego graphics for the Journal.
Fragments mention Gobertson furniture and a telephone Wiedeman for ice cream. References to potato bugs, a sprayer for rent, and Atlas home financing with six percent monthly payments appear in a crowded ad snippet.
In Police Court Art Miller paid 8.50 and Dave Anand 16.50 for drunkenness. Willie Harper, confined in city jail for disturbing the peace, broke jail last night and escaped. Senior Play preview notes a production to be staged at the Opera House with tickets available from local drug stores.
Mrs A J Jennings, who died at Hesper, endured frontier hardships and warned Lawrence of Quantrill’s raid. She and Capt Jennings faced early danger, offered water to attackers, and rushed to alert neighbors as raiders passed, preserving town safety.
Julius Cohen pledged Phi Delta Phi. Several residents traveled to Wichita and Quanah Texas. Notables including J W Aluman Saint Louis and J H Davidson Marcelleone were in town. Weddings, farewells, and upcoming nuptials fill the social page with mentions of trips, parties, and engagements. Local businesses advertise, civic club meetings, and community outings surface among the personal notices.
Miss Carolyn Deane, graduate nurse, located at 626 Kentucky Street, phone 1985, promotes Most refreshing Lime Ades at Raymond's Fountain.
Members of the Plymouth Congregational Sunday school track team were hosted by Rev. Bolt and church officers last evening. Twenty plates were served, praise for the team’s three banners from last Saturday's meet was shared, and the boys headed home pleased by the gathering.
Invitations issued for senior Fae Arts piano graduations at University Hall. Miss Charlotte Hodgeson opens May 22 with Mr Herman Springer Baritone. Miriam Waters next with Mr Charles Larsen Baritone on May 22. Helen Banna then with Mr Frederic Wallis Baritone on May 22. Program includes Beethoven Sonata Op 90 and works by Chopin Strauss and Liszt.
Douglas County Normal Institute in Lawrence Kansas runs July 1 to 27 with enrollment on July 1. Led by Dr C F Parmenter and Superintendent F P Smith, the program offers primary methods and certificate examinations. Course by mail costs 15 cents. institute fee 1 dollar. examination 1 penny. Open to teachers and graduates seeking review. C O Bowman County Superintendent.
Residents discuss a proposed town water project with Lawrence urging support. Process aims to boost regional utility, with free lectures and broad participation from farmers and citizens detailing funding, benefits, and potential impact.
A Ho sford Investment Co advertises loan opportunities on improved real estate. The notice mentions fresh menu items and various tea flavors along with a sales pitch for money and financial services.
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