Closed cars arriving for Lawrence Streetcar line
Seven closed cars are painted in St. Louis shops and will reach Lawrence in about two weeks. R Sullivan reports generator delays from General Electric and will stay in Lawrence. rain expected to fall, with colder weather ahead. The notice also mentions a string concert, Gunther fund, Mrs. Lucretia Fisher’s death, local resignations and jury excuses, and various local ads and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lawrence
Lawrerita
R. Sullivan
Tes
General Electric
Sullivan
New Telephone Subscribers Listed in 1909 Directory
Supplemental list of subscribers appears in the July issue of the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Directory No 5 dated November 1 1909. Entries list names and residences with phone prefixes and numbers across multiple streets including Main 8435 Bates F C and Main 2327 Benedict J F with residences in Bates City and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri and Kansas
Bates
F. C
Fara
Benedict
J. F
Connecticut
Endora
Main
Vliet, Sim
M Market
New York
Ford
Alnut Park
North Lawrence
Fniller
A. N
Kentucks
Gilmore
Walton
Gilmore Construction Co
Vermont St
Seee
OL. Tessene
West Warren
Gordon
Wm. Jr
Faemssidlener
Griffith
Sarah
Denen
Kentucky
Harman
Fred
Reeidiner
Traverty
Lyman
G. C
Rhode Island
Lyon
Marezaret
Louisiana
Markley
Gee
Cal
Winthrop
California
Mengel RE
Indiana
Moore
Mississippi
Myers
John W
H. B
Richards
W. S
Arm
Sehneck
Stalland
Williamstown
Sweet
Rew
Park
dMain
Warren
Q. S
Pennsylvania
Weber
John
Ohio
Wrir
Roy
Census-Listed Residents and Addresses on Main Street
A cleaned excerpt lists residents and farms with numbered identifiers and street addresses including Williams K A 239 Elm and Wright Anna 153 Elm. Other entries show Jom Williams 289 East and Dawson T Wright farm residence four miles north of Midland. The page records owners and tenancies with associated locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeks
Reuben
Williams
K. A
Miss
Elm
W. T
Connecticut
Wolfe
H. B. Rev
New Hampshire
Wright
Anna
Dawson T. Farm
Midland
Halloween Quiet in Town Amid Minor Disturbances
Report details a subdued Halloween night with small incidents in Lawrence and surrounding areas. Vandalism included porch dirt throwing and walkers tripping on obstructions while Lawrence youths in sheets paraded downtown in masklike outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe
T Lawrence
Eern
Gunbohe
Phernalia
Falbay
Winthrop Street
Lawrences
Placus
Sonny
McFadden's Flats Leisure Review Sparks Mixed Reactions
A dated theater digest criticizes a recent performance at McFadden's Flats noting the show opened with promise but devolved into cheap silliness. The reviewer highlights a few bright spots among a largely unmemorable cast and costumes, praising one standout actress while faulting the singing and dancing overall.
Scarlet fever cases plague DeSoto town
Reports indicate a notable rise in scarlet fever in DeSoto with multiple cases confirmed. The latest patient is the five year old nephew of Miss May Morse in the town, son of Clifford Morse, described as severely ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searle
DeSoto
Miss May Morse
Pestatties
Clifford Morse
Jusey Five
Eal
Personal News Roundup From Lawrence Area
W K Sullivan, the street car van, came in from Dayton last night. W T Hutchins spent yesterday in Kansas City. Mrs Ida Starr visited in Kansas City Sunday. Dr W Murphy left for Pueblo. Conway family from Topeka plans to live in Lawrence. Anna Benson visited from Kansas City over Sunday. Jessie Scott went to De Soto to nurse Clifford Morse’s son with scarlet fever. Lou Rocklund visiting Kansas City and Olathe. Myron Starr announces birth of son Loren Starr on October 26. Tarry Snyder left for Los Angeles after visit. Pan Hubner of Newton spent yesterday with RH Hubner family. Dora Mundy returned to Kansas City after visiting Tiny Farrington. Mrs Charles McDonald of Pawhuska arrived to visit RH Hubner. Mrs H P Bursum of Minneapolis is here. Miss Beulah Bales returned to Linwood after visiting Della Gordon. K E Thomas from Seep[h] spent Sunday with his family. Orrin Thomas family Evelyn arrived for winter. Mattie Kibberly of Wellsville visiting Sunday with Miss Rath Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Sullivan
Dayton
T. Hutchins
Kansas City
Ida Starr
Kansans City
W. Murphy
Pueblo
Conway
Topeka
Lawrence
Anna Benson
Jessie
Newton
RH. Hubner
Dora Mundy
Tiny Farrington
Charles McDonald
Pawhuska
Okla
R. Hubner
H. P. Bursum
Minneapolis
Mimi
Beulah Bales
Linwood
Della Gordon
Y BesseYater
Bertha W
Tupek
EK. LE
Thomas
Pend
Orrin Thomas
Evelyn
Mattie Kibberly
Wellsville
Ted
Misa Rath Parker
Walking Against a Wager The Atlantic Trip Claim
A man named Faid Lar a German travels toward San Francisco on an Atlantic City wager claiming he can beat the record from ocean to ocean. Friends back a 31,000 bet he can complete the trip in under 100 days, averaging about 40 miles daily along a Santa Fe route west of Kansas City. He funds the journey by selling postcards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Qady
Faid
Throne Pan Y
Atlanticity
San Franchsen
Ocean
Ween
Allantiz City
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Lange
Fall Clothing Prices Listed for Suits and Overcoats
In a brief ad the shop lists suits from 20 to 45 dollars and overcoats from 16 50 to 35 dollars. Shoes and shirts are offered with multiple styles and prices, including plain and plaited shirts at 1 and 2 dollars. Scarves feature new fall styles at 2a and 15 dollars for reversible open end kinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enatom
Frank Koch
Mass
Koch
The
Tallor
Lam ing Interests Leader Seeks Franchise Extension
George Davis representing the Laming interests asks for an extension of the Lam ing franchise which expired recently. The city council will meet tonight to discuss regular business and the extension is the likely topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Cit Nuii
George Duevis
Walt
M Ming
Lawrence
New City
Baring
Bert Herning in Serious Hand Injury at Six Corners
Bad accident leaves Bert Herning with a crushed left hand after his thumb was torn off in a sorghal mill at Six Corners. He is under care of Dr. Phillips and doctors fear possible amputation of the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Herning
Smuday Mornine
Ruy
Herning
Phillips
Notice to claimants and local business notices
Notice requests any claim against Flot Freneh in the 70ties to write to Flor Preneh, Stevenson California. Adds instructions to buy pictures and leave framed items at Wolf's Book Store. Mentions Lawrence Pantstorium and an agent at American Hat Works 12 West Warren with a special pressing offer for particular people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Cal
Wolf's Book Store
Lawrence Pantstorium
American Hat Works
West Warren
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Ublic
Imple
Poland
Bain
McCormick
Osborne
Epley
I. J. Mead
John Newman
F. S. Stoner
E. H. Marshall
Suttern
Mar
Studebaker
Olds
Lawrence Street Motor Car Company
David Babb
Sec
Treas
Bowersock
Sam S
Lee Shubert (Inc
Blue Mouse
Clyde Fitch
Woodward's Drug Store
Anne Sweeney
K. U
Bell
Raymond’s Drug Store
Woodward & Co
Menthel and
F. M. Perkins, Lecy
the Atlas Building & Loan Association
Power
Place House
Reynold
Furni Hse
Cc. J. Eriksen
Weather Report
University of Kansas At
F. H. Snow
SEAL
ED -Andersons
Fraser Wall
Cox-Heighton Stringed Quartetia
Preyer
Gunther
Lige
Lucretia- Fisher
Tucresia Fisher
Connecticut Street
Lescher and Powers
Fairview Cemetery
Ben J. Hoover
Marion Tawnship
John Hoover
W. N. Roberts
Big Springs
Boyles
Main, Street
Mass St
Alfred Noller
J. E. Edwards
Raymond's Drug Store
Hallowe‘en
McFadden's
Dvehe Bicyele Co
Mus Brepaind
Uth Fischer
Rachel Asd Neses
Col. Henry
Gulf Country
Western
C. W. Phillips
Tenonessee BL
Waterman's
Squires
St. F
Ata
Atom Yard
Das Bullad
Nachman
Hart Schafner
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Peckham’s
Council
E. M. Owen
Beth
Oxford
Cardinal
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