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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
4
An old time local page lists various ads and notices including Raymond’s Dream of Roses promising lamp light as the best and cheapest now, Turkish Baths on Vermont street, and a range of classifieds. It records minor court notices, drunken fines, a death of Malcom Blinn aged 85 with burial at Tonganoxie, Buick sales, and local shop promotions for clocks seed corn and Edison records at Straffon’s Drug Store.
Several social clubs announce changes for tomorrow due to Snow Memorial services. The No Name and Zodiac clubs cancel or postpone meetings, while the Round Table postpones for a week. Meanwhile, society events include honor visits, fraternity entertainments, and a thimble party at Ellinwood Place as Washburn game visitors stay in town.
The document presents a slate of political candidates with party affiliations for various offices including President Governor State Senator and local roles such as County Clerk Treasurer Register of Deeds County Attorney Sheriff Coroner and district judges. Several misspellings appear in names and districts but party labels R or D are indicated beside each candidate.
Public urged to attend a Snow memorial at one oclock in the University chapel honoring the man who contributed to the University and town. M C A meetings report large turnout and spirited singing with Kerr brothers and Mr Rouse. Week of Prayer to be observed by Lawrence Young Men’s Christian Association with nightly services 730 to 8 led by church representatives.
The district court opened this morning with criminal business for the November term and civil docket setup may occur next Monday. Ollie Brooks pleaded guilty to grand larceny while Mon roe Myera faces a trial for fence destruction in Clinton township. State v Drake and State v Weill were continued to next week. M. W. of A notes important meeting tonight. treasurer role emphasized. Alhambra hosts Joe Howard and Mable Barrison this week. Prof Seley will address the Douglas County Medical Society on tuberculosis work. speaker Dr Emley to discuss recent tuberculosis work.
C E Sutton traveled to Topeka to apply for a charter for the local electric road company. Lawrence residents want action and inquiry centers on when work will start. The company says active work may begin within six weeks or sooner, with commencement anticipated soon.
Richard Criss, a resident near Lecompton, sustained a serious accident when a stray bullet from his brother’s rat shooting struck near his left eye. The bullet entered beside the eye and exited at the temple. he is progressing as well as can be expected.
A Dunmira harbor tale notes happy homes as Oystera seal ship arrives, bringing joy to husbands and delight to wives in a festive scene marked by community cheer and maritime bustle.
Mrs Katherine Hawes aged 87 died at her home 940 New York street from effects of a fall that broke her hip. The body was taken to Mansfield for burial with daughter Mrs Ameny Herne. She is survived by a son in Ellis Bloomington. Services held yesterday at the Lutheran church with white chrysanthemums and flags. Obituary notes local shops and a Home Mission day at the church.
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