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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
8
Nellie Owens faced assault charges and was found guilty with costs. J A Malstead admitted speeding on South Massachusetts Street but claimed no crash risk, pleading guilty and fined. Denver-bound families and visitors, including Miss Bernieée Rankin, noted among local notes.
Old records of the Oak Hill Cemetery west of the city have largely disappeared and reinterment details are murky. The article traces attempts to recover information, noting that the Oak Dale record may be somewhat complete but contains inaccuracies or missing death years. It lists several reinterments with dates, and discusses a possible early death of a young man named Mose W Pomeroy linked to the Lawrence area.
City commissioners announced enforcement against properties with down spouts or cisterns connected to the sanitary sewer. A resolution directs action against owners violating the ordinance, with prosecutions outlined. Also notes changes to soldier reunion time and mentions local figures and events.
Kansas City markets show mixed results with some grains little changed and others down. Rye price at 1.08 and hay receipts noted. cattle offerings around 2000 head with calves and hogs also listed. overall activity described as mostly steady to lower with several labeled prices and months in the report.
Woodland Park last night featured Clifton Welles Shows drawing a large turnout despite threatening weather. Mississippi Cabaret portrayed cotton-field life with song and dance, Tango Minsteads showcased dancers, and Danes Wild Animal Show featured Captain Delmar and lions performing high stunts. With better weather, Seley Shows hope for strong patronage in Lawrence.
Plans for Mir Billard to fly over Lawrence tomorrow afternoon at about five to six thousand feet are announced. He may start from Topeka and reach Lawrence in twenty five minutes, possibly looping over town before landing southeast of Tkaskell Institute. A parade and Elks convention attract many residents to town for the event and two Elks performances are promised.
Mr B F White died this morning in Buck Creek neighborhood where he long resided and was well known. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Minor mention of keepsake and local jeweler notes. Also brief notes on Marais des Crans river events and traffic restoration after a derailment.
The Mothers Club holds a regular session tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock in Friendship Hall at Friendship Club House. Miss Neiswangdy will discuss home hygiene and all members are urged to participate, sharing experiences and insights. The merchants league is referenced in the text.
In Atchison on May 25 the unusual note from county assessors shows only one sun clock used between Walnut and Sherman townships. The men count taxes, yet the effort seems a curious, limited use of timepieces amid the tax work.
Fragmented OCR listing at Eudora area mentions hay and alfalfa hay bales, a 4 year old colt, handling by Smiles of Lawrence, pricing around 250, and a farm site 9 miles south and 2 miles west of Eudora. Also partial lost item notes and phone reference.
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