Weather and local ads collage from Jaclsonville issue
Daily weather report and local advertisements list instruments stores groceries piano lessons and removal notices. Mentions thermometers barometers wind directions rain measurements and farm cultivators while promoting Evans-Metcalf Implement Co Turkish baths and music services at 1030 Mars Grace Heynolds piano pupils Peirces Music Store and E G Loxman & Co. Removal of Ellis Uash Grocery to 940 Mass St with mass street listings and Fein s for Gas Mantles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Ellis Uash
The John Brown Fort Debate in Lawrence
The article contends John Brown did not build a fort in Lawrence. Old settlers resist marking a John Brown fort at the corner of Massachusetts and Henry streets, with locals recalling Wakefield Fort and a 1863 body retrieval. Dr Robinson, John Brown, and Mrs Mandell are noted guarding earthworks. no governor or Brown built the fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Lawrence
Learnard
Massachusetts and
Henry Streets
Co. L. Edwards
Cabot Guards
Fort Strong
W. Lowe
Collamore
Wakefield Fort
Hancock Street
N. Simpson
C. L. Edds
Mrs. Mandell
Banks in Lawrence refuse liquor C O D drafts
The Clearing House Association of Lawrence banks voted to stop handling drafts from liquor houses with bills of lading attached after express companies halted the C O D liquor business. Banks say the move supports law enforcement and aligns local interests with legal enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House Association
Lawrence Banks
Express Companies
Personal visitors and residents in Lawrence notes
Purely personal items list visitors and locals in Lawrence and surrounding towns. F. W. Parrok of Clay Center. Frank Whitely of Chicago. H. L. Kelly of Newark. Roy Moore of Kansas City Limes. B. P. Worrall and Albert aun returning from Jefferson City. Miss Irina and Miss Clara Rudolph extended Nebraska trip. Wilson Dyehe back from Auburn. Master Leland Armstrong visiting his mother Mrs N L Armstrong. Lloyd Ware heading to Portsmouth to visit Harry Williams. Mr and Mrs E Farrar returning to Abilene after visit. George Innes back from Kansas City Presbyterian conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Parrok
Clay Center
Frank Whitely
Chicago
Lawrence
H. L. Kelly
Newark
N. J
Roy Moore
Kansas City
B. P. Worrall
Albert Aun
Jefferson City
Irina
Clara Rudolph
Nebraska
Wilson Dyehe
Auburn
Kans
Master Leland, Armstrong
Vinland
N. L. Armstrong
Lloyd Ware
Portsmouth
Ohio
Harry Williams
E. Farrar
Abilene
Kansas
George Innes
The
Presbyterian Church
W R C elects officers at state meeting
Mrs. M J McFarland returned from Kansas City where she attended the state meeting of the W K R C at the G A R encampment. Officers elected for the W R C include President Mrs Anna Hickock Senior Vice Mrs Cora Deputy Manhattan Vice Mrs Elia Miller Bonner Springs.
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M. J. McFarland
Kansas City
Kansas
W. KR. C
Anna Hickock
Cora
Manhattan
Elia Miller
Bonner ‘Springs
Regatta moved to Saturday on the river
The Journal announced the regatta would occur today but it will be held Saturday morning on the river. Interest is high and organizers expect an exciting affair. Post Card Albums now in stock with diverse bindings and decorated covers from Chicago. Indian Curio Store at 917 Mass. St lists furnishings and exchanges. A 5 acre near property is offered at 4000 dollars with trade for a farm of 80 to 120 acres. J M Neville and F A A Building announce. Chocolate ice cream flavors feature at a local menu. A carload of Plymouth Twine has just arrived from Evans-Metcalf Co. Raymond's Drug Store advertises igora Gish with globes.
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Chicago
Indian Curio Store
Mass
Gustafson
Young couples urged to see Julius Eriksen for furniture needs
The notice invites young couples to consult Julius Eriksen about their furniture choices. It mentions 94 Mass Lt. and G. A. Hamman as an eye ear nose and throat specialist with glasses fitted at an office over Dick Drug Store.
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Julius Eriksen
Mass
G. A. Hamman
Dick Drug Store
Remarkable school record of Nellie Martindale
Nellie Martindale of Lawrence has a 12 year perfect attendance and punctuality record, never absent or tardy since starting school. She graduates this year. daughter of Mrs. Anna Martindale, Fraternal Aid secretary. Rev C A Williams will lecture at St Luke's A M E church this evening. Lawrence Undertaking Co J H Bowlin manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Martindale
Lawrence
F. Hi Olney
Nellie
Anna Martindale
The
Fraternal Aid Association
C. A. Williams
Lexington, Mo
St. Luke’s A. M. E. Church
Y M C A Facts 1907 08 Annual Report Highlights
From the April 1907 to April 1908 annual report for the International Committee of New York by the local Y M C A. It lists 379 members with 106 under 18, daily attendance 82, social attendance 1 218, 48 magazines in reading room, 11 boys and men located in positions, gym class attendance 6541, baths 19 228, all privileges 39 758, 76 enrolled in Bible and life problem classes, 22 Sunday meetings with 5 047 attendees and 3 decisions. Two Dr Biederwolf meetings drew 1 600 and 38 conversions. Emphasizes prevention and character development, 66 percent of expenses from membership, 33 percent from contributions. Dormitories paid 1 087 for the year. Endowment plans discussed. Chicago Association fundraising cited as model.
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International Committee of New York
Biederwolf
Chicago Association
Y. AL C. AL
Graduation Gift Idea and Local Bank News
Commencement time prompts advice to choose a lasting graduation present. A watch from Gustafson is recommended for its single, readable price and guaranteed quality. Also noted is a bank statement from Merchants National Bank highlighting its conservative, steady growth and the auxiliary state bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Merchants National Bank
Merchants
Bank of
House Sale Ad and Local Updates in Lawrence
Henry Stunz sold his Louisiana Street house to Miss Cassie Quinlan for 1700 dollars via the Journal want ads. Sheriff Tra Longwell, with prisoner Frank McDowell, traveled through Lawrence en route to the penitentiary. O'Brien & Co promote Lawrence heating solutions with many testimonials. Loomas handles photographs at Mass Street.
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Henry Stunz
Journal
Louisiana Street
Cassie Quinlan
Stunz
Tra Longwell
Gove County
Lawrence
Frank McDowell
Eldridge
Bound Over in Bastardy Case and Local Notes
George McKelvey was bound over to district court after a preliminary hearing on the bastardy charge and posted bond. A marriage license was issued today to Luke D. Welch of Garden City and Ida Hemphill of Lawrence. West Lawrence residents complain of nightly flower thefts, with yards and flower beds robbed by children. Sol Marks remodels his home in West Lawrence adding an artistic porch to improve its appearance.
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Dora Robb Young
Phi Sigma Chi
Ide Hemphill
Luke Welch
Josephine Lohman
William T. Sinclair
T. N. Hargis
White
Miss Hargis
Bessie Hargis
Irving. Hill
Seeting
Guy Bigsby
George Richards
C. A. Richards
J. M. Starrison
A. M. Underwood
Homer’ Skinner
E. T. Emery
Ida Marks
Alfred Skinner
Mr. and Mes
AJ IL Rogers
Lecompu
George McKelvey
Luke D. Welch
Garden City
Ida Hemphill
Lawrence
West Lawrence
Sol Marks
Satin skin powder and Wright Hill linseed oil ad note
An OCR fragment markets satin skin powder with vague descriptors and touts Wright Hill pure linseed oil from L. L. Phillips & Co. at 45 cents a gallon, offering any quantity. The text repeats product lines and price, indicating a newspaper advertisement.
Remnants of embroideries and rib bons at the Home store
The item notes remaining pieces of embroidery and rib bon trims sold at a home goods shop. ©
Druggist B McCulloch on the Corner at 847 Mass
Druggist B McCulloch operates at 847 Massachusetts Avenue, on the corner. The notice highlights the location and business presence in the neighborhood.
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B. McCulloch
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ANNO
M. B. Ray
England
France
Germany
Washington
District of Columbia
Genhi
Coulert Frost
Daily Weather Report
Ho Stem
Pure
Janesville
Evans-Metcals Implement Co
Vermont Street
Sume
F. Remmington
Mars
Grace Heynolds
Bell Phone
Peirces’ Music Store
E. G. Loxman and Go
Luomas Studio
Mass. St
University Meat Market
Fein’s
Victor Talking Machines
Straffon’s Drug Store
E. R. Learned
R. OG
J. M. Neville
al Wiedemann’s
Evans-Metcalf Implement Co
Raymond’s Drug Store
Heer
Hoadley
A.D Weaver
Nellie’ Martindale
Lawrence Undertaking Co
J. H. Bowlin
Mgr
Robertson Undertaking Co
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Gefritst Wetman
Princess
the Daintiest
Regateamt
Sosyndt
Dickey
Boys
Wright
Hart Schaffner
Mare Beb Oe
Atlantic
Pacific
O'Brien & CO
Loomas
Pittsburg
Cape Reach
Klein
Rome
S Trust
Douglas County
Bisel
Plymouth
Litchfield
Fish Brothers de Stave, & McFarlan
el Evans-Mercelf
Boa
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