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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
4
An aggregation of short notices lists items and services from Wolf's to Wiedemann's including 50 popular books for boys at 50 cents, jewelry by Sol Marks and Ed W Parsons, a move of Mrs. Brockelsby-Wilson to 814 Mass St, new Neckties and rolling collars, a car delivery service, and a menu boasting Vanilla and Caramel Nut ice creams at Wiedemann's.
Douglas County Fair Association directors agreed to sign with Albert Emanuel of the Lawrence Street Railway to establish an amusement park in Haskell pasture for the county fair this summer. Minor changes were made to the agreement and work will begin soon to open the park in time for the fair. Ev erything clean and sanitary at New Santa Fe Hotel successor now open. meals and rooms priced 35 to 50 cents. Mrs Prantiss Home Store at 907 Tennessee street sells garden and flower seeds. Squires Studio at 1035 Mass. St. offers portrait services. Wiedemann's sells fresh salted almonds made in house.
Familiar names faced roll call in police court with minor penalties and pleas. The court also saw drunkenness and quarrel charges as tomorrow’s trials loom. Estate transfers include Truman T Viets to C H Vieta and S B Lawrence for Elk properties and John Martin to Harriet J Doran for $35,000. The June Century feature previews Russia, aviation, pacifism, and Indian reform, with art and fiction notes and ads for local goods and services.
In St Louis on May 27 Dr. Warren of Washington University testified arsenic was found in all organs of Mrs Doxey’s deceased. He reported 20.97 milligrams in brain stomach kidneys liver and intestines. The trial continued amid eyewitness accounts and local notices.
Parker Shows advertises a half interest in a Human Roulette Wheel riding device. Party to run the wheel across Kansas Missouri and Nebraska during vacation. Colleges students invited to inquire for this opportunity.
A crowded column lists shop ads and social notes from Topeka. it features Woulard and Wolf’s mass street stores offering decorative items and chocolates, a Lutheran Ladies fund sale at Eriksen’s, jewelry promotions by Ed W Parsons, plus various visits and travels of local residents, professors, and couples. scattered items mention a Denver hospital effort, Topeka funerals, and a few upcoming recitals and lectures.
Shafer and Shafer Funeral Directors advertise 25 years of high class work with Mrs Shafer assisting women and children. J OC Shafer and G B Shafer licensed embalmers located at 910 Mass Street Lawrence Eans.
A Lawrence page reports on a University of Kansas piano recital featuring Miss Henrietta Oshant and Miss Effie Williams, praised for tone and technique. It notes accompanying violinist Miss Margaret Fowler and pianist Miss Helen Fowler, plus upcoming cantata and organ works. Also referenced are high school commencement addresses by Rev. M. Powell, a funeral for Mrs. Roxie Bell, and local ads for shoes, watches, plumbing, and laundry services.
Vandalism last night at the Ketels home 600 Kentucky Street reports porch flower boxes stripped by likely children. Mrs Ketels expresses indignation as neighbors helped, while other local notes mention thanks for illness and death of a mother, a glee club performance at Central School, and a building project on a new home in Haskell Place.
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