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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
4
Lawrence rises to 13,677 population, up 503 from last year with all six wards showing gains. The community notes hundreds of new houses under construction and predicts growth may exceed 1,000 next year as the city moves forward.
Essie Fay, a vaudeville performer with the Parker Carnival, was attacked by a leopard after turning away from the animals in a cage. Other animals aided the assault, attendants and Dr. Gillespie treated multiple lacerations, and Fay showed bravery. The show plans to move on after a reportedly satisfactory week.
The Parker Carnival company departed Lawrence between two days, staying until midnight Saturday and gone by Sunday morning. In the meantime the big aggregation packed up its belongings. Dr. Ernest Robinson of Kansas City was named to the state board of health and is a cousin of the governor. The residence at 901 Connecticut Street is being painted by G. T. Cooper. Thompson's Studio offers best photographs at 615 Mass St. Wiedemann's advertises Apricot Ice Cream.
Proceeds from the Parker Carnival indicate the Douglas County Fair Association will clear about $800 from last week’s event. Total tickets sold reached 43,566 with daily counts from 4,674 to 9,565. Association breakdown shows $710.69 from shows, $127.50 from concessions, and $167.75 from programs, minus about $200 in expenses.
A four act rural comedy drama titled The Name On The Slate plays tonight with 1000 seats available at 10 cents and a few at 20 cents admission.
Lawrence plans to shuttle Dunkards delegates from the depot to Pleasant Grove nine miles away for the national convention running Friday to Tuesday. Local volunteers must provide wagons and teams. reach J. M. Cohn or Otto Fischer to assist. The event draws attendees from across the United States and merits a cordial reception.
Heavy rain intensified yesterday afternoon and continued into last night soaking the region for a fifth consecutive day. The weather department had forecast unsettled conditions, and residents reported widespread wet streets and pooling water.
Alfred Warfield, 114 young nurses present at a Metropolitan training school event, faced two counts in police court including carrying concealed weapons and quarreling. He was fined 115.50 plus costs after pleading guilty. Reports describe Warfield threatening to kill, while others like C. F. Cox and John Gibson faced separate fines for drunkenness and related offenses. The scene featured a reading of a Rockefeller poem and commentary from Jos N Choate about courage before 114 women.
The county board will meet Wednesday to settle a protest over Sam Halderman’s selection. Five veteran candidates insist an old soldier be chosen. county attorney backs them. A written opinion by the attorney is expected. Sources hint the board may favor old soldiers though outcome remains uncertain. Also note a Chicken Pie Supper on Monday May 24 at the Episcopal chapel with cream potatoes salad coffee ice cream and cake for 25 cents.
An OCR fragment lists various fabric and clothing items with prices. Silks in chiffon taffeta and silk crepe in multiple shades priced around 39c to $1.50 per yard. Wool satin at 65c, crochet edge snow white vests at 15c, ladies Lisle vests and lace Lisle hose in black or white priced 25c to $1.00.
The East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg votes to abolish pew rents and open pews to the public. Pastor Rev. Dr. Frank W. Sneed leads a meeting where wealth is cited, with pew rents estimated at 50 000 dollars yearly amid a congregation of many millionaires.
A local store offers a limited time price of 20 cents for special box paper usually 30 to 35 cents, urging customers to ask for it at 725 Main Street. A three year old girl on Haskell Avenue and Lee Street suffered a fall injuring her head, with concerns her brain was hurt, keeping her awake recently.
Local Salina prospects discuss forming an automobile club to entertain and host visiting travelers passing through Salina on summer routes to Colorado. Talks reflect past dormant club and the need to present Salina as a lively town to Glidden tour contestants, New York to Seattle entrants, and other visitors.
Genuine olive oil castile soap by cake or bar from Woodward & Co. Johnson’s medicated soaps in several varieties. Squires studio to close for summer. have pictures taken now. Reviews and notes on diamonds and a big diamond sale by Gustafson’s white stones. Rexall 93 Hair Tonic at McCellver’s Drug Store. G A R at High School and a European trip contest. Books for graduation and school supplies available at Wiede and Mrs Prentian Home Store. Ice creams varieties listed for Tuesday at Wiedemann’s.
A high grade Bell Brow Piano, finished in many colors, is awarded as third prize in The Journal’s European Tour Contest. The piano is on display at Bell Bros. Music Store for public inspection and all readers are invited to learn how to win.
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