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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
4
Daily weather report lists sun thermometer barometer humidity and cloudiness readings. Wind speed and direction encoded as hours and values appear garbled but indicate atmospheric measures.
Dr H Reding advertises ophthalmology otology and naso throat care with glasses fitting at 615.15 phone. Local businesses include Lawrence Transfer Co Evans Metcalf Imp Co and Kennedy Ernst selling used plows buggies and ice cream freezers water coolers and filters. Lawrence Undertaking Co now at 807 Mass St with J H Bowlin manager and phones 392.
A roundup of Sunday and midweek services across area churches. Centenary M E Church on Elm Street lists Sunday school 10 a.m. and multiple sermons and meetings. St James A M E Church and St Luke A M E BE provide morning and evening services with sermons and youth programs. German M E Church on Berkley and New York notes Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and services at 10:30 a.m. North Lawrence United Brethren outlines sabbath school 10 a.m. and youth activities. First Church of Christ Scientist details services, readings, and open reading room. United Presbyterian and Friends Churches list sermon times and activities. Christian Church promotes special day with music and a sermon tomorrow.
Sunday School reports list Union Sunday School under A L Harris, First Baptist and First Methodist Episcopal with attendance figures and collections noted. The item also covers Dr Bell’s close call with an automobile near Worden, a damaged U P water spout repaired after a storm, and illness of Mr Kinzie in Clinton staying with Justice Brooks.
A notice says the meeting will convene at 9:30 on Sunday morning. It describes a cordial gathering and extends a welcome to attendees.
Tidlay reports a busy day as contestants and anxious supporters push to win two Bell Bros pianos and other prizes. The city contest shows steady progress with many young ladies visiting, reporting favorable gains. The list of county and city contestants includes Lucy Bryde Geraldine Stuart Abbie Blevins Juanita Tarris Amelia Unger Amelia Lywig and Myra Harrell.
Prof J B Wilson of Lecompton resigns as superintendent to seek a share in Charlton Orr insurance firm of Lawrence. After meetings and reconsideration he withdraws the resignation and remains in Lecompton. Community notes include missing doctor, flood remnants, new Reno family moving, and local business ads.
Society notes report invitations issued for the August 27 wedding at 16 West Adams Street between Myrtle Long and J Harry Brown. The ceremony at high noon will be followed by a wedding trip, with relatives and a few intimate friends as guests.
The completed tournament at The Merchants was won by Day team with first place, Brown taking second, Sexman finishing third. Evans-Metcalf Imp. Co. advertises wagons, sulkies, and farm equipment including grain drills and manure spreaders with contact through telephone numbers.
Miss Harrell denies withdrawing from the contest amid reports reappearing in the tourmal office. The piece shifts to a promotional pitch by Hill P. Wilson urging investment in British-American Portland Cement Co. stock, touting fuel and cost savings, and promising high dividends and strong profits from gas sales and other income.
Daniel Donovan made an unusual subscription at the Journal office today. He ordered the Journal sent to his life time friend, Rev. Father Carney, of Klenakilty Cook County, Ireland.
Virginia Jeffries draws crowds at the Airdome with first rate performances led by Mr Walcott pleasing attendees. Lawrence House offers a Sunday dinner crowd visits. Doors open at 12 30 for a showcase of Raymonds Drug Store goods and toothbrush assortment at good value prices.
Julius A. Eriesem household 244 Mass, Mrs Prentiss at Home Store offers two handy washing machines described as small and convenient. Varnum Cement Construction & Realty Co advertises first class work by skilled mechanics with guaranteed results. Their office is in the Lawrence National Bank.
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