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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1905
Page
3
The final Camera Club gathering, led by Mr L H Perkins, showcased lantern slides made from members negatives including last year’s images. Six to seven dozen slides were shown and judged very good. The club announced next year’s programs and a May Music Festival schedule.
Notice lists a June 1 sale at 10 am in Lawrence Kansas of 302 shares of Western Steel and Wire stock pledged as collateral for a note by Arthur A W Symons to W W Cooking now owned by Lawrence National Bank. Paul B Brooks cashier Lawrence National Bank dates May 17 1905.
Notice says carpenters and Jasons will work on store room improvements and move stock of picture moulding. For the next 10 days all mouldings sold at one half former price with no extra charge for making up.
Award remarks from J Jagrs L Faxon Lawrence and others reveal that the new written and paid for business of Northwestern Insurance for this month exceeds last year’s by 3 443 000 dollars. The report notes higher dividends and no suspicion toward management amid contrasting industry declines.
For sale on South Massachusetts Street a two story frame house with large barn. Immediate sale desired at 34000 cash with terms to suit buyer. Apply Lo T. Sinclair.
Kodak gift guidance touts lasting usefulness and favors new models at Woodward & Co. ranging from 1 to 20 dollars. An outing without a Kodak is described as a comparative failure.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will perform in Lawrence this week west of Iowa aside from Omaha. The concert features the cantata The Golden Legend and a strengthened University Glee Club and orchestra. Mrs. Shearer appeals for hat sale items and clothing specials while Superintendent Peaks plans a bank for Haskell Indian students. The weather turns warm this morning and Hammond’s slug shot advertises insect control.
After yesterday target practice of Co A three men and one officer nearly reached sharp shooter status. Howard Hunt leads with 121 points from their three ranges and 40 at 200 yards. Cor poral Guy Walling close behind, Lt Samuel Clarke third, Private Wayl Wicks fourth with varying points. Crushed coke and lump coke prices from Lawrence Gas Co.
Mr and Mrs L F Miles left Sunday night for Sedan called by the death of the Littles and Mr and Mrs Theodore Miles Theodora Miles had recently been in a hospital in Kansas City for an operation She returned home last week with the baby The baby died two days later The Douglas county district court will resume sessions tomorrow The Elks plan a regular meeting tomorrow night.
Mr. George Kirchoff returns from a weeks long European trip. A farewell for Miss Mary Clark was hosted by the Owls with a fourteen-place paper owl dinner at Miss Marguerite Emery’s home. Akron’s Miss Charlotte Olin plans June arrival for Kansas summer school and permanence in Lawrence. many local figures attend receptions, moves, and travels across Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City with invites issued for social events and graduations.
The article lists numerous visitors and departures including Misa Elsie and Miss da Winkle of Linwood, traveling agents from Kansas City and Ottawa, Mrs Agnes Clark from Marysville, and Mrs Jon West and daughter from Bellview. It notes S.J. Hertz injured in a mall accident affecting his foot.
Mr George Innes urges ongoing improvement in Lawrence pavement and building progress. He argues the town has made great strides and must not halt the work. Mr Ianey’s view is expected to gain broad town support.
Norman and Werger teams opened the season in the Mer chants Athletic Association bowling fest with Jiarger 2310 total and Kerger top score 542 while Loxman posted 4244 and Sorman 664. Games are set for Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings. A marriage license was issued to Charles Vincent Jones of Clay Center Kansas and Dora Randolph of Baldwin Mississippi.
Prospect of cheaper natural gas for Lawrence depends on large gas finds at Kudora and a new interurban electric line under Kansas City Leavenworth control. The franchise action faces university athletics board changes urged by Chancellor Strong. Also notes on student welfare and a big Eagle excursion to Kansas City and a birth notice.
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