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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
4
A fragmented OCR-like item references egg drinks at Wiedeman and a loan offer with low rates and pre payment privileges. It mentions Spalding baseball goods at Smith's News Depot and Billy Williamson's Baby Ribbon cigar. Sundaes at Wiedeman’s, Chicago Illinois, and a weather report by Dr F B S.
A fragmented late era page lists local notices and ads including telephone prefixes, a lost and found column invitation, money loans on farm property with low rates, business names Morrison and Lemon and Dick Bros, visits by Eaton to Mrs Davis and Mrs Truitt, a Pleasant Hour meeting with Mrs Leecher, a Helen Gould paper read by Levats, and various small ads for footwear shoe shines cider vinegar and enamel paints, plus brief personal notes about Mr Button’s illness and neighbors helping with his crops.
Franklop circulates a subscription paper for the benefit of the colored band and aims to raise funds. a first concert is scheduled for Tuesday night at the Eldridge House corner. Mrs Fullerton and daughter Kate, who survived the San Francisco quake, report their financial records were damaged but will be forwarded after proper affidavit. Market and livestock prices, wheat and pork quotes, and an elaborate call for bids on industrial equipment accompany local notices.
Ballview and Wallaville residents spent Sunday visiting friends and relatives. Clarence Crane dined with Herb Brecheinen, while A B Connors entertained Dr F A White and family. Thomas O'Shel of Johnson County visited his parents. Ethel Allen returned home after ten days with her aunt. Edith Lellis at home with a bad cold. Harry Anderson a Lawrence visitor and near-miss with a sorrel horse. Keefer from near Eudora reshingled J R Alle’s house. J A West and F Foust visited Kansas City.
Cramer's 4x5 plates 45c per dot appear in an ad from A. Lawrence at 734 Mass Street. 8 Bennett & Co advertise carpet renovations with piling orders and both phones listed.
Tornadoes and wind storms have destroyed millions in property. In moments savings vanish. Your property or trust property may be at risk. Are you insured? A liberal contract protecting you in such an emergency can be had at low premium from R. Co. Manley, Agent.
A jumble of small ads and notices from Loomis Street studios and neighboring shops. Listings include photo services at 734 Mass Street, bootmaker promotions, packing and moving with Lawrence Transfer Co, dairy buyouts by Meridan Creamery, secondhand gas ranges, plumbing estimates, and a shoe shining parlor at 737 Mass Street. Also noted are dairy purchases, dry goods, and a dressmaking college relocation to 736 New Hampshire Street.
Douglas county commissioners offer 100 for capture and conviction of any thief stealing horse or mule from any artisan. Douglas County Protective Association offers 25 for grand larceny and horse stealing and 210 for petty larceny against any member. Elmer E Brown, President. BOM Gregory, Secretary.
A jumble of social visits and travels from Topeka and Lawrence area residents. Betsy Brockelsby visits Topeka. Mire Thomas, F W Brown, Pryor Combs, John Cone, Mra Huddleston, Mrs San Milligan, and others appear in town for visits, lunches, and entertainments. High school seniors attend picnics at Lake View. piano recitals at North College. a hay rack ride honors Miss Bartha Allison. teachers plan gatherings at the MCA parlor. a junior farce is staged in the high school chapel. Katherine Allen dies in Seattle. Melvin West obituary. automobile club meeting and Fourth of July preparations. U P Reform Committee in Richmond urges action on the Smoot case. local ads for ice cream and box stationery.
Charles F Olmsted transfers to F R Olmsted Lot 12 block 9 Lane Place for 200. Frederick H Pearson and wife to Lizzie Pearson 19 of A of sed 12 15 20 for 880. William T Sinclair and wife to Benny V Stontz Lot 14 South View for 125. M G Manley and wife to RB Manley part of a 3rd of lot 84 Louisiana street for 1 00. Ang E Brown to Florence H Alford lot 163 and part lot 161 NY Street for 6300. Harriet A Gore Shawnee County to Louis Dodds for 50 Louis none of mireat for 82 300.
The La Troups Carmen, a four member elite act, headline the circus today praised for marvelous feats. Their performances feature intricate, expert tricks that captivate audiences who are drawn to their refined stage presence and precision.
The Great Wallace Show thrills Lawrence with its Carmen troupe praised for costumes and attractive female performance in the monster three ring act. James F. Cummings, nominee for sheriff of Wyandotte County, paid A W Lamb 8.25 for an eight-horse padlog yesterday.
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