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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
2
Indications show spring markets with wood finishing and floor care products listed by Johnson's Wood Finishing Specialties and O. P. Harber & Son. Eye, ear, nose and throat specialist G. A. Hamman promotes glasses fitted at his Dick Drag store location.
Local merchants offer house moving equipment from Kt. F. Ingalls and pneumatic lettering for memorial monuments. Various goods advertised include dry goods, paints, marble and granite work, floor finish, and apricot tea. Events mention Max Bendix concert and a sale on writing paper.
The famous White steamer repaired and refinished in Lawrence by local workers after a January 143 wreck. C. L. Rutter, Schulz and Ritner, and Jim Donnelly's crew rebuilt the frame, upholstery, and finish at about the estimated cost, yielding a vehicle that now looks better than ever and pleases Dunkel.
Editor recounts April 1858 marks in Kansas Territory and Lawrence as a hotbed of abolitionism. He recalls settlers, Lecompton constitution votes, Civil War looming, and distant scenes from Franklin to Cedar Creek. He notes his long Kansas life, his wife’s history, and his gratitude to his Redeemer as he reflects on a century of change.
The Y M C A Women’s auxiliary met at the association building Saturday afternoon. Elected officers include President Mrs Henry Asher re-elected Vice presidents Mrs A Menley and Mrs FIll Secretary Mrs Sam istrer and Mrs George J. Smithines Bishops treasurer Barker. Reports covered March bills and plans to hold women’s fitness classes through summer. Local ads note ice cream at Wiedemann’s, flower seeds at Raymond’s Drug, and studio photos at Loumas Studio with rooms for rent at 1030 Mass St.
A long list of residents and visitors names several individuals from Chicago Kansas City Topeka Oskaloosa Leavenworth and Denver visiting Lawrence or returning home. Trips include business visits Easter visits and editorial meetings with plans to travel to Gallatin Emporia Scranton and Europe.
The Washington Post G. A. R. resolves at its April meeting to back Comrade B. F. Boyle for Department Commander and S. J. Churchill for Junior Vice Commander at the May encampment in Kansas City. Delegates from the post are instructed to support Boyle and Churchill.
Morning dispatches report W. W. Hutte principal of Central High in Manhattan robbed and assaulted by a holdup man. He was thrown under the wheels of an outgoing freight train in Union Pacific yards. Hutte is related to P. M. Hilliard of this city.
The page details social events including a Book Store society listing, a Wednesday whist meeting with Mrs Weather N Lewis, an annual Mosie club reception, and a student recital at the Fraternal Aid hall. It reports a May wedding of Ada Hamilton to May Georg Hamilton, with guests and ceremony details, plus a Los Angeles wedding and reception for Mrs Georgia Chapman and H W Ober.
Gustafson announces installment diamond sales with down payment and balance over time to help buyers save. The plan lets customers pay what they can now and finish later, turning money into a lasting investment. Step into E G Boxman Co for after dinner cigars. Carpets cleaned and sized by F H Bennett.
A fragmented West Lawrence page describes Easter church services with fine sacred music and decorated churches. It notes children collecting colored eggs, river activity with boats, and local ads for cement sidewalks building blocks and other services. Public notices include Wiedemann ice cream and Smith's News Depot offerings.
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