Old Home Town – 100 years ago

From the Lawrence Daily World for Feb. 22, 1909: “Word has been received that Edward Fitch, a former resident of Lawrence, has been found in Naples, Italy. He was reported missing some three months ago while traveling in Europe. He reportedly is destitute and will need help from family and friends here as soon as possible. … Police made a great cleanup of joints in the bottoms area last night and hit three sites for a great cleanup.”