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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
4
Lawrence residents view natural gas as a relief from coal woes with easier supply and cleaner homes. The piece notes coal delivery challenges dust and dirt, and praises gas for reliable warmth in cold weather. It hints at local ads and a social event theme with a dance.
Emanuel to Parsons illness spreads concern as W R Sullivan travels to Dayton. Regents meet after a Parsons visit by Emmanuel Hriedenbach and Rauh to review the issue. Foley's Honey and Tar advertorials and a kidney remedy testimonial accompany the page.
Lawrence police detained a Wyoming sheepman who claimed another worker owed him fare. A gun was not found. a knife was seized, but the suspect said a plug of chewing tobacco was mistaken for a weapon. The case was dismissed as the man proved to be a West and wooly resident.
Mrs Steve Wilson died last night at her home four miles south of the city. Funeral will be held tomorrow morning at the home and from Pleasant Grove at 12 o'clock. Lawrence Women Honored Nellie Beatty elected first vice president and Dora Renn named secretary at the State Library Association meeting. Dean Kaye of Topeka spoke this morning on The Little Things. Miss Mantle, a U of K graduate, is visiting Lawrence with Miss Effie Steven. J J Pieratt, a well known craftsman, offers driving horses and guaranteed work, 706 Vermont. Richard Johnson aged 67 dies at home 32 Conn Street. Funeral Sunday 2:30 from the home. Vanilla Tea Cream and other flavors advertised by Wiedemann’s. Telephone operators wanted at once, apply 734 Vermont Street. Short orders at Soxman’s after the dance tonight.
PURELY PERSONAL notes a string of visits and travels among local residents. Dewees Seewir, in St Louis, stopped by with relatives en route to Topeka where his wife visits her parents. Nora Barricklow and Martha Bartel are also mentioned. Several others, including Miss Grace Collins and Miss Henrietta Crossman, travel to Topeka or Kansas City for events, plus Rev. A J Ross returns from Topeka. Also listed are people visiting in Kan sas and Oklahoma, and a university instructor Miss Veda Walker.
The Bell Telephone Company faces city friction over a franchise fight as Mayor Bishop challenges the firm’s compliance with local laws. The company asserts lawful, profitable operation in Lawrence, warning against a franchise that would force losses for twenty years.
A notice advertises stock including tires wheels and wheel fixtures for sale by Dyehe Bicycle Co located on Massachusetts Street. The fragment lists multiple items and implies a merchandise availability announcement from a local shop.
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