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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
4
Yesterday afternoon a car driven by R B Brodhead struck the young daughter of Mr and Mrs B S Peckham as she waited in the street after school. The child was not seriously injured though she was frightened. the incident occurred on the street near their home.
Residents along the street car line under construction have seen a night watchman patrolling the tracks. The man, employed by the Silver Can Company, guards against vandalism and danger, especially around Halloween. Last evening someone removed a paving-board on Tennessee Street at Winthrop, risking a potential incident. Neighbors replaced the boards after noticing the act.
A collection of items includes Lincoln issued posters urging defeat of Kansas with dates and slogans, a reward notice offering 10 000 for the arrest of a thief at W V L T U L 1245 R 1, a French goat for sale, and various small ads. Also mentions old clothes bargains, notices about F R French, Lawrence Pantatorium, and brick work services in a historic town setting.
Local paper records a flurry of short departures, visits, and returns. Names include Henshaw in Noria, Lonsdon in Topeka, Eastman recovering, Mrs. Harris visiting East, Weaver on business to Chicago, and many Kansans seen in Kansas City, Topeka, Denver, Albuquerque, and other places. Mrs. Winslow, Gilmore sisters, and others travel or visit relatives, with Brook Pemberton and Price Holmes noted in Emporia. E. P. Fitch of Council Bluffs reappears after Italian disappearance mystery.
Mrs Hanson paid her taxes at the county treasurer office and later lost a pocketbook containing $50. She rode with a farmer after bundles, searched the wagon, and hopes the finder will return the item promptly. The owner urges the farmer to report the discovery to help.
The district court jury acquitted Dave Burns on the charge of criminally assaulting the Hafl girl after a trial held yesterday.
The Educational committee of the city Young Mens Christian Association met to organize winter classes including first aid taught by local physicians focusing on swimming safety. A class for Mexicans to learn English aims to improve integration as foreign labor rises with new streetcar and industries. Volleyball tonight features Christine church men versus Baptists. other notes mention new volunteers and local business updates.
Avery presents The Hoosier Schoolmaster at the Fraternal Aid Hall 8 p m popular 25 cents in Emporia Friday night audience packed and applauding. Also photos at 1035 Mass St Squires Studio books at popular prices Wolf n Book Store plus chili from Somman 5 cents a dish.
The University Fine Arts department under Dean Skilton begins its annual work for performance as the Mikado cast meets for the first practice tomorrow evening. The program is expected to showcase talented students and deliver a stellar production.
The poker court case involving Mrs. Sheldon and Mrs. Gibson was postponed as the district court was in session. The dispute concerns alleged trespass on her property and a possible violation of a yard inanes. Debating Council discussed university debates and potential terms with Oklahoma, Colorado, and Missouri as candidates for representation. The University aims to hold trial debates to select the strongest debaters, with a proposal for a woman representative and her team. The question for debate includes the claim that the United States should republish a system of postal savings banks. The county treasurer reported $3,000 in taxes collected on the first day of payment, with some taxpayers noting lower assessments than last year. A local ad promotes Wolf's Book Store at 919 Mass. St. and Sinkes new ground floor studio at 1025 Ms Street, encouraging readers to visit.
In police court and district court Williames swore differently while questioning a witness. County attorney Lohin arrested Hewie on perjury charges as the case against Williames grows clearer. Officers warn on perjury and promise to prosecute such misconduct in future proceedings. Try a Journal Want Ad.
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