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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
4
Indications point to a light to moderate breeze as Dart and Thursday plan a petite event tonight. The weather section reports miles of wind and a forecast for the near term, with scattered observations from Asti and surrounding areas.
Reading the rank before the play, the notice sets prices at one fifty for books and fifty cents for tickets. The listing references the opera house and a magistrate.
The page advertises The University Book Store Childres's Pictures and features Bright spots in dull days found by smoking Black Seal cigars. Also promotes J. L. Stratton cattle ads in Ottawa Kansas with prices for yearling and two-year-old cattle, and various local shopping listings including Smith's News Depot, Ed Parsons Jeweler, and O. P. Barber & Son spraying materials.
A collage of shop notices lists Screen Door Paints in pints and halves, enamel for iron beds in delicate tinta colors, and various household goods. Also mentioned are Lawrence Undertaking Co, J TL Howlin Megr, University Meat Market, and Wiedemann’s strawberry treats with phone contact details.
J. E. Hess returns representing a Kansas company to inspect the field. A sneak thief burglarized Monk's Willard hall last night through an open window, taking cash and cigars and watches valued at 10. No clues yet. Olson Bros. urged to repair the pump. Try the strawberry sundaes at Jdemann's.
Miss Cora McClaskey married Dr. E J Bish in a Eastertide ceremony at the McClaskey home on Maskell Road. The parlor was draped with bridal wreath and spring flowers. Reception followed with Easter lily centerpieces, apple blossoms, and ice cream in Easter lily design. Relatives and a few friends attended. Dr. and Mrs. Bish will reside at 855 Vermont Street.
A jumble of society items from Muskc with visits, illnesses, and birthdays. J W Morrow visits, Mrs Levy ill with grippe, Al Strode returns south, Miss Lillie Wilson ill at New Hampshire street, Miss Bessie Raymond to Topeka, Mrs Alexander Loomas visiting, Teddy party for Mrs Weber, Vinland man Akime Tartimomdi dies aged years. funeral at Vinland Methodist Thursday, interment Baldwin cemetery. Humane Society to meet Thursday evening. A couple from Lawrence sought consent to marry but were too young at sixteen. Advertisements: silver plated ware and jewelry at Gustafson The Busy Jeweler 911 Mass St. For Sale Strawberry plants various varieties with packing yard details.
Do not misjudge Black Seal cigars. You will find their quality more than wrapper deep.
The supplier advertises paint for all purposes with reasonable prices and quality assurance. It lists varnishes polishes waxes brushes and related items for a spring clean up at Woodward and Co.
A Haskell meeting set plans for a quarter century celebration to be held next June with student and graduate participation. Athletic relations with Kansas University resume, with a baseball game at McCook Field. Also listings include Mary Mannering engagement May 8, Blind Boone concert April 20, and city notices on alley paving and local commerce promotions.
A readable fragment describes a lively Aurora nickel theater in Lawrence featuring acts like Sandeville devils, a rope-tying stunt, and the Earl Brothers with magic nets. It notes a new home on Ohio Street, blue grass sod laid by C R White, and local services including Loom Wanous photography and O P Barber shop offerings. The piece blends entertainment with local business mentions and playful anecdotes.
O. P. Barber and Son advertise wood finishing supplies including floor finishes stains and crack filler. A few rooms for rent at 1030 Mass. St. P. F. Remington listed among the notices.
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