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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
4
A local real estate loan and investment business announces readiness to sell or rent property at lower expense with fast results. It advertises 46 shares of U.S. Rapid Mail Service Company valued at 100 dollars each, offered at 230 with 10 dollars cash down and balance on approval. Contacts listed as Main 970 opposite Eldridge Hotel near Over Sinclair's.
Rain stopped the work on the electric line to the Fair Grounds. Alley, the superintendent, said the track is laid out to Mass street and cars should run on schedule once iron poles and cars arrive. He remained confident the line would be ready in time.
Large numbers of students arrive in Lawrence, including alumni and early entrants seeking room choice. Exempt pressment and cabmen oversee trunks and baggage as the county mourns William Jones, a longtime local figure, who died after a Louisiana street incident. The town gradually regains its normal busy pace.
William Jones, born February 26, 1824 in Sankey Devonshire, emigrated to America in 1840 stopping at Albion New York. He traveled through major events of his era and served in Sibley era. He leaves a wife, a daughter Mrs John Zerby and a brother. The will is to be read at 3 p.m. tomorrow on Hume Gus Louisitta street in Chicago.
Miss Maude A Cooke, a Kansas and Lawrence native studying in Berlin, accompanied the famed Anton Uekking at the International Congress of Sleulls in Berlin. She first met Uekking in Lawrence, later joined him in Berlin where he resides, and agreed to play for the congress after his request. Her prior success in the May festival and spring concerts signals a rising career as a pianist abroad.
Labor Day passed with banks and barber shops closed while other businesses stayed open. Streetcar workers continued, and plans for country trips or nearby town celebrations unraveled due to rain. Picnics were postponed, though some local ads promoted Kodak albums, photography supplies, and wallpaper remnants.
Protest notes claim federal aid furthers prohibition violations while urging restraint. The piece cites concerns that U S government assistance undermines state laws and highlights calls for humane treatment of service animals and horses amid urban transport issues.
Sunday afternoon sheriff and police raided Minnie Brown's Penn Street home in the 00 block finding fifteen Emmy bottles. The proprietress had fled before officers arrived and she was missing.
Charles Munden, held at the county jail after a Lecompton glove theft arrest, vanished Saturday night while visiting during a holiday. Officers have not yet located him.
An Ohio report urges regular teeth cleaning for cows to improve milk flow and overall health. Dr Rudolph notes improved condition after inspections, linking dental care to better herd productivity. A separate item covers Masonic meeting plans in Saline and surrounding district events, with details on dates and attendees.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Rev J DL Gehring injury from carbolic acid in a mistaken solution event. The text also discusses housing development pace, Lawrence growth, and land lot prices amid construction delays and new homes planned.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of Mrs Bayless with scattered references to local names and places. The text mentions Keene and Otis and references to soldiers or military ties, but key details are unclear.
Local reader seeks to place a want ad offering to buy beavlets and beautiful Vennison sets from Rogers Bros and Wiede manns for resale or collection.
Numerous residents and visitors are noted visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling between Kansas City and nearby towns. Names include Anna Smith, Lucy Hargis, Albach, Keutman, Waluer, Veateh, Hien, M. Brace, Ruth Parker, Mrs. James Williams, Vietrich, Mrs. Woolacrks, Murphy, Caldwell, Fred Jbeve Corse, Henry Groat, Marry Auteli, AON. Biller, Miss Hlen Repnedy, Miss Genevieve S, Alta Clark, Miss Genevieve S, Elizabeth Dixon, Frank Saunders, Mayme Dan, W. ware, Teipp, Elizabeth Dixon, Markham, Alta Clark, Weber, Louise, Melville Woods, Joseph Fitzpar, Russel, Dana Cochrany, C R Andrews, Barteldes family, and others. Travel includes Kansas City, Ottawa, Kingston, Vinita, Os hurday, Parson, and Ottawa areas with summer visits and return to school notes.
Fragmented OCR text includes autos for sale piano trades and violin instruction. Mentions Lawenes Uden Trev party names Hoyen and Wilk. Mentions Automobile for Sale My nouded Tarts Cally en a tipped 5 ewe sett al. Includes Miss Dell Cooper violin teacher and Bell Brothers Piano Co 925 927 Mass Street.
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