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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1910
Page
4
Monday all women of the civic improvement league plan a town canvass by vehicle and auto. Committee workers will be served lunch at the Rest room which will serve as headquarters. The drive aims to increase the membership list materially.
The City Federation of women's clubs held a spring session this afternoon in the Fraternal Aid Hall with many attendees. The gathering focused on civic improvement and promoted Saturday clean-up day on April 16 while noting Raymond's Drug Store as a local moment of interest with goldfish ponds and decorations.
Henry W. Savage brings The Merry Widow inspired Miss Patsy to Willis Wood starting Sunday with a strong cast led by Gertrude Quinlan and Lawrance Wheat. The show, staged like the Chicago Opera House version, promises age of hilarity with a clean, swift production and no changes to cast or effects. Also mentions lawn grass and wall papers at local stores.
For years residents could only imagine University Hill from a distance. Now streetcars cover the city with fifteen minute service, letting everyone visit KU facilities and new buildings. A south side loop will soon complete the campus transit. Take a few hours to tour the university.
Willis Folks and the Graebers have bought land on Penn Street and plan improvements totaling around $20,000 over the next three months. Houses are rising and more projects are expected as neighbors rally support for paving and better street conditions.
The French department at Kansas University will present Moi and Moi at Robinson Gymnasium Saturday evening April 16 at 8 o'clock. The free performance features talented students and invites all interested members of the public to attend. The annual event reflects the department’s strong teaching in French.
Over fifty students auditioned for roles in the senior play last night in Dick Hall under Gertrude Messler. It was the largest try-out yet, revealing more talent than previously known at the University. The final cast list will be announced soon.
J W Simpson of 446 Michigan street presented a four legged chicken to the Journal yesterday. The animal had two wings, two windpipes and one head and was identified as a dead four legged Cochin. The sighting is claimed to be the first of its kind in Lawrence.
Now is the time to store away furs and winter wear and protect them from dust and moths. Wayne Knit Cedar Bags and Tarine Bags priced 0c and 75c. Japan ese Pongee offered underprice. regular 1.25 yard now at 100 per yard. Sim Pail window shade regulator advertised at 50c. Express arrival of 27 inch embroidery flouncings with matching band shown in sidewalk case. Linders crocheted washable buttons in all sizes and shades. advertised as washable.
The first baseball game with the State Normal School has been called off. Kansas University will face Haskell on McCook Field tomorrow, with the teams awaiting Saturday’s Normals match.
Lawrence Lodge B P O Elks No 506 held a reception last night admitting 17 new members including Dr Carl Phillips Neil Donnelley Owen Carl O H McQuary A W Gilham Bert E Brown E S Peckham C B Francisco F M McFarland C B Young Fred Clarke Ed Mexander George McCarty William H Schultz J W Miller Charles W Clarke and George R Schaeffer Squires completed the final picture for the University annual and now prepare for city business.
A string of brief society items lists visits and travels among residents and visitors. George J. Barker Emma Broderick and others visit Topeka or Kansas City, with several plans to travel to Excelsior Springs Colorado Springs and Burlington. Also notes a piano recital at Fraser Hall and the Central Hotel closure under chattel mortgage plus a postponed D A R meeting.
The High school track team departs today for Emporia to compete in the state meet tomorrow. Riders include Dan Hazen Ogden Jones F Wiedemann Ross Woodward and Coleman. The boys are favored for several early finishes and potential firsts despite variable spring weather in Kansas. Mrs Caroline Lothholtz of Eudora, 74, died last night from injuries after a fall two weeks ago. Survived by daughters Mrs Achning and Miss Anna Lothholtz and sons Will and George. funeral arrangements pending.
Saturday afternoon the KU baseball team will host an out of town squad at McCook field. The State Normal team is reported strong and a large crowd is expected for the first try by the KU ring. UW and the State Normals are also noted in the event and turnout is anticipated.
Grain and provisions prices from Kansas City and Chicago markets with futures for wheat corn and oats, plus live stock receipts and price ranges. Includes butter eggs hay and rye values, and brief market money news. Also mentions piano night and local advertisements for seed oats seed corn and goods from Barteldes Reed Co. and Wiedemann’s.
Friday at 4 30 Fraser s Hall Dr Jay William Hudson lectures on The Passion Play a highly anticipated event in Lawrence this year He is described as a brilliant speaker with 100 views of the Passion Play and a Harvard classmate of Prof Boodin and Prof Rodgers The event promises to draw a large audience and offers an engaging Friday program.
Evening gossip covers weddings in Perry and Lawrence, a Unitarian ceremony in Lawrence, Mrs. Fletcher’s visit to Brackett, and plans to Richmond Mo. The piece notes KU co ed baseball prowess, party notices, and local social events with names like Misa Nora Atkin Fletcher Arthur Pease Mrs. Davis and more. It also mentions a Kansas City wedding Miss Philbrook to Mr Neff and KS sorority events, plus local ads and notices.
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