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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
4
May 26 weather report indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with signals of a tourer in western portion. Public notices include trade exchanges, furniture and goods references, and requests to contact Wiedemann for ice cream and Marshmallows. Local services listed include Turkish baths and gas mantle supplier.
Judge Smart may rule on motions for a new trial and change of venue next Monday as the district court adjourns. Arguments concluded Saturday. affidavit by L Harlan of Williamsburg states no prejudice to fair trial. defense given time for counter-affidavits. Hjort and Saunders testified to expressions of guilt among observers. defense not called upon.
Purely personal items list residents and visitors in Lawrence and nearby towns. Names include Joe Block from Chicago, Mrs. Mackenzie of Baldwin, Grant Giltner of Clinton, J G Slonganecker of Topeka, FE Snow of Kansas City, and many others visiting or returning from trips to Topeka Ottawa Kansas City Excelsior Springs and Galena. The column also notes travel for business and social visits plus church and university events.
The Bowman home on Eudora Road was burned down last night. The owner did not reside there and had rented it while living in Lawrence. The house was a notable suburban residence and was insured by R. C. Manley.
The column lists informal gatherings including Mrs W Laming's afternoon visit,校 university art class Lake picnic, Evening card club with Miss Edna Dinsmoor, N B B C O club with Miss Hazel Watts, Camera club at Mrs Delbert Morrison, Four O clocks Lake View picnic with chaperones, Stay Spinsted meeting with the Misses Quick, and Mrs Ed Penchard as guest. It covers planned talks by Mrs A Henley for the Methodist Ladies Aid, LO C F grand officer dinner with B M Powell, W H Kemper, and Will Russell, Presbyterian Brotherhood meeting with Rev Leslie M French and Nolan R Best, and wedding notices for Earl Yle with Estelle Cardwell and Miss Currie Neal with Andrew J Martin. Also mentions buried relics at University of California, and several local ads for services and goods.
For Those Who Know. The shop includes Mexican Drawn works Japanese embroidery and a new Indian pottery line. Location noted at 917 Mass. reflecting a diverse art offerings.
Yesterday a boat carrying Roy Stratton and Chester Huffine capsized on the river. Solon Fearing witnessed the accident and rescued the boys, succeeding in saving their lives. Soda water, pop, cigars, and tobacco advertised by E. G. Soxman & Co.
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