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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1916

Page

3

Fales About Town Mention Local People And Plans

A string of local town notes covers Lawrence residents and visitors. Mentions include John V. Snivell & Co in Chicago, Dr Thos Winstar's residence and a medical shift, Marshall Field linked to a retail store, and Glenn Shuiler welcoming a daughter in August. Illnesses, travel plans to Lecompton and Oklahoma, and a school disruption tied to Topeka fair and Harvest Home picnic appear amid community chatter.

Lawrence Meer John V. Snivell & Co Chicago Ch Fronwell John Ve ‘Here Srs Thos. Winstar Winston Winste Marshall Field Artset Glen Glenn Shuiler Anderson eGorge Claur Underwood Vr Robison Masterson Los Angeles Calif Renel Ok Ishoma Mire Ann Rodgers Smut Glenn Losimpton

Local Social Notes and Accident Report Early Fall

Scribbled entries detail dinners and visits among Topeka families including Will Chan Marian Laswell and Elsie. a child accident near a farm and broken wrist. shopping trips to Topeka. and harvest related events. The writeup mentions Mrs Matney receiving word of illness and a community pie event in September with entertainment by Bob Dougherty the Banjo King.

Will Chan Young Topeka eGére Will Glenn Marian Laswell Elsie J. Giderwood Chas. Brown Johnson Matney Cora Mr. Hoad Dre Wile Underwood Robison Ampton Hell Ginnie—Greenwood Vidley Ve. Sault

Friday racing and music event at Tram State fair

On Friday September 8 the event features a horseshoe pitching contest in the afternoon, judging by judges at Tram State Agricultural College, bicycle and various foot races for boys and girls, a parade of exhibit autos, a night pie eating contest and entertainment by Bob Dougherty the Banjo King.

Forenqon Stull- Band Tram State Agricultural College Bob Dougherty Banjo King Hob Nougherty Ihe Forenoons Stull Uiturn Collere Ae Saat Lesh Rie Pating

Lecompton Fair Opens Tomorrow With Wide Program

Lecompton hosts a three day fair starting tomorrow afternoon featuring exhibits, premium awards, and a tug of war with five Democrats facing five Republicans. Kansas State Agricultural College judges oversee premiums as Greenwood Valley faces Stull in Thursday’s game. Friday includes Stull Band performances and a pitching contest with numerous exhibits and contests planned throughout the event.

Lecompton Kansas State’ Agricultural College Progr Greenwood Valley Stull Stall Water of

Quartered in a Tent for Curtis Garage Storage

A large tent south of the Peerless garage stores salvaged equipment while permanent quarters are sought. The Curtis garage will resume repairs at that site. a fireproof garage is being built by Donnelly Brothers to replace the August 29 burned structure and will house Curtis once finished.

Annt Donnelly Brothers Curtis Garage Maxwell

Corn favorable for maturing across central valley

The national weather and cropbulletins report a good week for corn in the central and upper Mississippi valley with maturing crops nearing safety from frost. Harvesting is exceptionally favorable and threshing is underway in most districts. Haying advances rapidly while fall plowing and seeding are well advanced in the Rocky Mountain states but dry soil slows progress in Missouri Ohio Virginia and New York.

Washington Central Mississippi Valley Rocky Mountain Missouri Ohio Valley Virginia New York

Inquest Finds Nellie Dick Died From Electric Shock

An inquest at the Court House found Nellie Dick died from an electric shock after touching a live wire. No criminal negligence was found. Jury members included D. B. Hunni cut W. H. Chariton I. C. Broeker D. M. Walling C. M. Fisher and S. A. McCurdy.

Nellie + Dick Nelli Dick Court Houser G Nellie Dick D. B. Hunnicut W. H. Chariton I. C. Broeker D. M. Walling C. M. Fisher S. A. McCurdy

Quarterly Meeting at Hesper Church Details Revised

A notice outlines a multi day gathering at Priends Church Hes per detailing sessions on ministry oversight worship and Sabbath school. Includes a Sunday morning service and an Endeavor rally with activities through Sunday afternoon.

Friends Priends Hesper A. d. Bales Busine Isiamy Chan Endeavor Rally AGO Ain

Police Chief J Bayd Records Visit to Station

Police Chief J Bayd visited the police station in the morning. He stayed in the room and asked for work at the employment bureau, Ruth Bos Told.

Bayd Tome Sliden Attick Mess. Ee Board Aid L. EL Y. W. Ployment Bureau Ruth Bos Tigd

Will Return Sunday From Wyoming Vacation

Otis Perkins and family plan to return Sunday from Wyoming where they spent their vacation. They traveled by car and enjoyed beer. The group included Min-Te and Katheryn Saile of Lawrence.

Otis Perkins Sand Wyoming Trois

Nouls Mustard Ointment Compound At The Round Comer

Dr and Mrs McCrieth motored from Oskaloosa Monday for a short visit with the Engle family. The article notes small talk about moderation and excess but offers no further concrete events or outcomes.

Mrs. McCrieth Oskaloosa S. Engle

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