Local Advertisements and Small Goods Listings
A collection of 1900 era classified ads and business notices: wallpaper sales at Wolf's Book Store. a new coal firm at 744 Massachusetts street offering school and public building contracts. Roberts & Moore blacksmithing and plow work. O G Olson contractor and stone cutters. Boener Bros Cigar Factory hiring girls. Masters selling old wheat and groceries at 24 Massachusetts street. Lawrence Transfer Company offering moving and storage. Blek’s Buggies by Schulz & Ritner on Henry street. Philips Fruit Farm fruit prices. Russell Sparks Co coal pricing. Verpicide Company scalp treatment seminar at Woodward's drug store. wallpaper discounts. Lawrence Steam Laundry at 908 Massachusetts Street. Black Seal and Congo Queen cigars. Charles Thudium meat market at 606 Massachusetts Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
F. HH. Vaughn
Aug. J. Pierson
A Lot of Granite Dish Pans at Half Price
Damaged notice notes many granite dish pans offered at less than half price placed on a center table for pickup or inquiry.
Wilder homestead for rent or sale near Lawrence
EFfoadley's rental listing describes the Wilder homestead on Wind oli with twenty acres, brick house, outbuildings, choice fruit, and room to improve sold as a desirable home. inquiries directed to Q. E. Learnard. Separately, community notices report Lone Star Athletic association picnic at Williams grove southwest of Lawrence with Buch's band providing music, and various local ads offer sales, services, and lessons at Massachusetts and Warren streets and nearby properties.
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Wilder Homestead
Windoli
Lawrence
Lone Star Athletic Association
Wor
Williams’ Grove
Buch
Lawranes
Northwest trip description from Almena Kansas letter
A Kansas reader chronicles a Northwest journey from Lawrence to Portland and back, noting coast cities, irrigation valleys, and climate. He highlights Mount Shasta, Santa Clara, Sacramento, Willamette, Big Bend, and Walla Walla, compares Missouri and Mississippi valleys, comments on rainless travel, and predicts Los Angeles and Seattle growth surpassing San Francisco. He mentions San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Tacoma, Beattie, and meeting Judge A. I. Foote in Seattle.
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Almena
Kans
Northwest
Lawrence
Los Angeles
Portland
Kangas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
South Dakota
Wyoroing
Nebraska
Colorado
Kausse
Rock Island
Irlatiman
Kansas State Line
Shela
Mount Shasta
San Francscco
Santa Clara
Sacramento
Williamette
Big Bend
Walla Walla
Missouri
Mississippi
Kansan
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Tacoma
Beatie
Seattle
Alaska
Puget Sound
John Wesley
Sunicere
W. W. Cockins
Storm Ends Heat With Evening Thunder Storm
After extreme heat, a northeast moving cloud bank brought a gusty wind and dust, then heavy rain by 7 39 p m. Thunder and lightning preceded the downpour cooling the air by about twenty degrees in half an hour and leaving a pleasant, cool night.
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Wes
Coal and scrap buys advertised with contact details
Winter coal orders urged with phone contacts Klund A J Griffin and others. Wm T Sinclair seeks investment paylog 94500. M Hervey & Company buys old rags at 60 per hundred and scrap iron 45 to 50. Practical horseshoer R S Boyd and a Wracksmith advertise services. Wiedemann's offers ice cream and a pure jew team reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or. M. Hervey & Company
Masachusetts Street
Wiedemann's
Indian boy burned by live wire at Haskell Institute
An Indian boy at Haskell Institute, near Prairie, grabbed a downed live wire during a storm and suffered severe burns and body bruises. He was unconscious for some time before the school physician treated him, with a hurry-up call to Dr. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Institute
Hen Prairehen
Nama
Pr. Anderson
For Sale Residence at Pennsylvania and Morris Streets
Real estate listing describing a brick house with eight rooms, large halls, cellars, two wells, and nearly six acres of improved land. Price listed as 37 1000 with invitation for reasonable offers for a few days. Contact Samuel A. Ripys. Also includes ad copy for cigars, animal feed, and local goods with various prices and store names.
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Pennsylvania
Morris Streets
Samuel A. Ripys
Personal and Social Highlights Across Kansas Cities
The Misses Edmondson left for eastern markets. Mrs M Brook went to Kansas City this morning. Esther Williams departed to St Joseph after visiting her mother. Numerous locals visited Kansas City, Topeka, Ottawa, and Lawrence for short trips, visits with relatives, or business. Notables include Edndges for Tulsa Indian Territory, visits by Mrs Harvey to Tulsa, and several residents planning stays in Colorado, Illinois, and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmondson
M. Brook
Kansas City
Esther Willaims
Kate Williams
St. Joseph
J. J. Bowarsock
J. B. Rivas
I. Plank
A. Monroe
Frank Monroe
T.c.queen
Lakes
Morry Rinford
Mra
W. E. Pitts
Thea Elder
Enford
EL K. Harvey
Hare Old
Wilehlea
Tulsa
Harvey
Gertruds Standing
Warango
Colorado
Couts Freund
New York
Sol Marks
C. Kelso
James Fitzpatrick
J. R.kaemles
Sarah Pratt
Gertrude Linton
Pennsylvania
Perry Archer
Abilene
George Jewett
Chicas
City
F. Stanley
Topeka
E. Musgrove
KD. Woodward
Huttony
Mr. Hogan
Osawatomie
W. A. Payne
Lawrence
Louis Buck
Lillam Buck
Corliss
George Fiary
Walter Edmondson
Denver
M. Hopkins
James Smith
Emporia
B. F. Freeman
Madison
Wis
J. F. Lytte
Wells Fargo Express Company
Jacob Kilworth
Bertha Kilworth
Michigan
Sb. G Post
Va Visitoi Kangag
LH. E. Stoughton
Turlington
Kans
G. W. Murphy
Chicago
Frank Simons
Lone Star
GC. DeWattestite
Sons
O. D. Pieking
Cornelia
Mary 1
St. Joe
Meg
FL. Green
Ohio
Stansbury Thompson
Tonleit
Howard Hunt
Natonal Guard
Seagirt
N. J
Charlie Tolbert
Montana
Mrs.Tolbert
Ed Schall
Clarry Raymond
Bessie Raymond
Scranton
Kansas
Waldo Wellington
Eneworth
Kana
Colwell
Atchison
G. W. Brownell
W. Berry
Florence Berry
Portland Exposition
Jay Carter
Maxville
M. O. Eberhart
Isaac Hemphill
Vinland
Dodds
W. Hedwig
Acres
Chanute
Ed Pierson
D. Hill
Httle
J. M. Bill
H. C. Noble
Rochester
N. Y
M. Sedgwick
Read
Weaver
Dolly Grookmiller
O. BE. Hill
la Reine Hill
O.W. Carman
Fort Madison
Iowa
Olin Bell
Dorr Nortonzi
B. Woodward
Telephone Directory and town notices of Lawrence page
Old town column lists new telephone subscribers, shop calls and a sales ad for typewriter paper and floor paint. It notes residents visiting Topeka and Cincinnati, local contractors, and a forecast that Indiana street paving would be completed within a week. Also mentions coal storage and several businesses with contact numbers in massachusetts street.
Aged Composer Emerson Celebrates Birthday in Lawrence
L Emerson of Ayde Park Massachusetts, a well known local composer, marks his south birthday list week and rests at his birthplace. He maintains health and follows new musical works while still engaged in active composing. Also notes various local notices, arrivals, visits, and business changes in Lawrence including shop updates, dining, and a dining room position vacancy.
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L. ©. Emerson
Ayde Park
Maass
Emerson
Jap Silk Shirt Waists at The Fair North Window
Ladies fine white Jap Silk Waists with tucks and medallions in all sizes. Latest styles on display in the north window. Bargain price only 148 dollars.
Natural Gas Pipeline Work Nears Lawrence Delivery
The gas line camp near No 6 school house will move to Lawrence tomorrow as workers finish the local section of the natural gas pipeline. The crew plans to extend the line toward Topeka and Leavenworth, with Lawrence likely to base on completion of those segments. Meanwhile the company maintains a hold-up policy charging $155 for manufactured pay.
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Bohunks
No. 6 School House
Lawrences
Topeka
Lawrence
Santale
Arid
Leavenworth
Elks Had Quests At Weather Affected Event
The Blissoelase jon last night drew a thin crowd due to bad weather and many members being away. State Treasurer T T Kelly attended with Topeka reporters who joined the CIA picnic at Eudora. The program by Ki D Wr um featured music dancing and monologues with a lunch as a highlight.
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Wits Nol
T.T. Kelly
Topeka
Eudora
Kelly
D.wrum
Central Protective Association Picnic Draws Big Attendance
The Central Protective Association held its annual picnic at Eu dorm along the Kaw, drawing an estimated 2 000 to 3 000 attendees. Hundreds traveled by train and many more wheeled in for a day of diversions, basket dinners, and speeches by I. Kelly state treasurer W C Lansdon and others.
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Central Protective Association
Eudorm
Ltds
Nadwraco
Kaw
I. Kelly
A. Healey
Runaway Accident Breaks Challiss Arm and Hurts Daughters
Mrs James M Challiss sustained a double forearm fracture in a runaway near Forest Park. Her seven year old daughter Lucey and Katherine escaped with bruises though Lucy was dragged 75 feet. The trio were briefly thrown when a gentle three year old colt spooked the buggy. Dr Hubbard Lintey treated the arm and Mrs Challiss, a Lawrence girl formerly Miss Rita Hovsen, had recently visited the city.
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James M. Challiga
Lucey
Katherine
Lucy
Forest Park
Challias
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Journal of
Gene Ibinie
HALAL
Tedtestress
Avy. S
THE
Atlas] Building and Loan Association
F.M. Perkins
Sec
Hugh Blair
Merchant's National Bank
Tornady Iaurance
Algo Security Bounds
Seidel
Court House
Jaedicke’s
Guenther
Oo Raytirginge
W.M. Duakenblush
Hassie
J. A. Bemsok
Massachusetts Street Telephone
Cleland
Tel
aOourosis
Wolf's Book Store
Roberts & Moore
Mansachusetta Street
O. G. Olson
Warren
Boener Bros. Cigar Factory
Masters
Qurope
Lawrence Transfer Company
East Henry Street
Hest
Schulz & Ritner
Henry Streat
Philips Fruit Farm
Russell Sparks Co
Calver
Woodward's Drug Store
L. L. Phillips, & CO
Charles Thudium
Massachusetta Stress
Effoadley
Q. E. Learnard
J. i. Shears Ur
Ellis & Setterberg
H. W. Henderson
Gustafson
C. L. Edwards
West Warren Street
Soan
Morrison & Lem, Oo
Mass St
Even Amy
Lawrance
J. F. Brock
Mass
J. Q. Pickens
New Jersey Street
W. W. Cockins Tella
Portland Fair
Klund
A. J. Griffin
WM. T
Sinclair
R. S. Boyd
Telephone
Main
Vermont Street
Valand Torchon
A.d.weaver
F. Fl. Bennett & Co
O. FE. Learnard
Journal Attica
J. T. Constant
Smith's News Depot
Bly Williamson
Duke
Masaschusetts Streal
New Hampshire Street
Smaith
Wiedewani's
Chusetts Street
Rowlands Mwemdon Booksellers
Paris
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Anjust
White
Bowman
Reo
South Mass
Red
Clgud & Johnson
Wee
Carmack
Geo Fil
Conan White
Craig, JR
Jet la
Mustman
WIP
Gerhardt
Anton Fn
Lawrance Husiness
Law
Natl Bank
Maniey
Kcrea
Is la
Red Thu
Vis Ca
Pingres & Hoo
Liesle
Nat
Stevenson
Ed Ky
Astelusetta
Combina Thonixtures
Fred W. Fren
Boughton’s
Boughton's
Indiana
Rale
Raymond's
Smith’s News Depot
Wiedemann’s
B. W. McFarlane & Bro. Cor
Healy
Kentucky
Beth
J. N. Schireiner
Adam Sthirewan
No.vi
Miasachusetta Street
Indiana Street
Hitter
Pew
N. Is. Crawford
Lwindy
Trendy
Wiedemanne's
Mesars. Keight
W. Carman
C. W. Murphy
Topaka
Sigel
L. D. McCaferty
Pittabary
J, .P. Cosad
Hesper
A. Roha
Familly
G.A. Hamman
P.M. Ewing
W. D. Bradbury
Wiedemann’s. Japalac
Lawrence House
Cc. P. A
Eudorsa
J. M. Challiss
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