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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
3
A semi Western play by George VV Hobart features in a program alongside works by John Henry Bucks and Lillian Tussell. Woolward & Co. offers seat prices of 1.50 1.00 and 0.25 for a Wednesday morning sale.
Chicago forecast indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures expected Tuesday. Temperatures rise modestly across Kansas towns as the spell of mild weather continues.
An advertisement urges readers to visit Loomas Studio to have their portrait taken with the Merry Widow Hat. Other promotions include Black Seal cigars, Diana stuffed confections from Wiedemann's, olive oil at Raymond's Drug Store, and Johnson's Wood Finishing Specialties offering floor wax and stains. J P Bar ber & Son promotes a full line of goods and services.
A public figure cautions aspiring singers to consider a wide education and possible careers beyond professional singing. He argues foreign language study, cultural literacy, and early vocal discipline are essential, urging students to seek solid teachers at home and weigh abroad study carefully.
Local notes from Lawrence Kansas April 27 list civic actions and social visits. Residents Maude Clarke G. C. Jones Miss Tarbell Rev Miller and others are noted visiting or traveling to Chicago Topeka Garden City and Kansas City with updates on weddings fares and schooling.
A garbled amusements column mentions Gillis in a new role at the Bowerseek Opera Lunee and references various acts and performances. The text is fragmentary with unclear spellings and misplaced phrases making specifics uncertain.
Professor Boodin will deliver the address at the Congregational club annual dinner in Kansas City tonight. Also, Ife spoke at Council Grove last Friday, while Wiedemann's offers Banana Free Cream and Pineapple Ice as suggested flavors. Remnants of embroideries and ribbons are on display at the Home store.
The Masque club of the University staged My Friend from India to a small audience Saturday and a crowded last night. Carroll Fiske stood out as the friend from India delivering spontaneous humor and top performance. Vale Nanee and Gowan led a capable supporting group including Shinn Swallinger White Melnight and others delivering excellent character work.
A fire at the Sigma Chi house started around 12:30 in the ceiling over the back parlor likely from a gas and electric fixture. Investigators say a live electric wire caused the blaze due to neglected wiring and a clothes line setup. Manley held insurance on the property.
Weather last night was mild with high wind and no frost. Fruit stored under calm conditions shows no chill risk and appears in fine shape. Officials forecast the largest fruit year the county has seen, despite alarmist chatter.
A note states you can obtain Saturday issues of the Journal at the Journal office for a price of five cents each.
The nineteen year old wife of Horr of Lawrence Kansas died in Kansas City. Funeral arranged for tomorrow with details pending. Mourning continues for the child Walker and Mrs Walker with services to follow. The family thanks friends neighbors and lodges for support and flowers during their difficult illness and loss of Marjorie.
Silk Raingoats of fancy Tifetas are rubberized water proof and dust proof items suited for driving traveling or motoring. They are valued at $22.50 but offered here for $16.50.
The Lawrence elocution pupils of Gertrude Mossler staged a Saturday recital in Fraternal Aid Hall before a good crowd. Miss Messler’s students displayed talent with standout turns by Hope Robinson, Bessie Anderson, Eva Anderson, and Patti Hiatt, among others, in a varied program of humorous, dramatic, and poignant readings.
Ministers preached on Sunday observance after the first Sunday baseball game. They urged lawful conduct and avoidance of desecration, noting Lawrence has been lax on Sunday laws but historically decent. Some photographers faced charges of bad faith while others returned to work.
The Sowitur club meets with Miss Eva Butler while the Whist club gathers with Miss Nelle Williams. Mrs Mason hosts the Merce les club and Gertrude Mosster hosts the Evening Card club. Mrs Mills of Topeka visits Mrs Clendenning for Pi Phi banquet. Olga Bartelles hosts Motel card club and guests. Invitations issued for bridge on April 20 honoring Miss Mary Wadsworth and others. Minorvian club meets with Mrs Mummer. Anna Mitchell provides afternoon rupee. Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority holds a Saturday event at Mrs Hill with nine tables of cards and a fleur de lis theme. a luncheon, songs, and flowers conclude the gathering.
Eph Vaneil will be moved to the penitentiary around Wednesday as his attorney notes the appeal remains unlikely. Health concerns plague him and he blames the jail. officials prepare the commitment papers while public anger over wife murder grows.
All over Kansas the state’s citizens hold wealth that cushions the panic. While the East suffers, the middle West remains prosperous. Some seek loans for home improvements or business ventures and mortgages are offered for sale in nearly every town.
The revival at the Christian church continues with Evangelists Wilhite and Adams delivering strong sermons on observing the Lord's Day and a divine plea. Adams sings The Holy City, praised as a top evangelist. the revival aims to close Thursday after twenty six sessions.
L. W. Hindman, once opposed to hanging, now advocates capital punishment after witnessing miscarriages of justice. He notes life sentences often mean under twenty five years and argues the hardened criminal disdains the penitentiary, urging hanging to curb crime.
The Lawrence Iron Works won the contract to supply steel trusses for the roof of the new skating rink and hippodrome built by Chris Loxman. Their bid was about $50 lower than competing outside contractors. Flower and vegetable plants for,
A university book sale offers 30 percent off med picture items for one week. Mr Bowersock plans an employee event for Paul Gilmore night at the Opera House hours. He reserved the balcony for employees of local power and manufacturing firms to enjoy the show together. The event is set for Thursday night in April.
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