Wyatt Dead After Long Illness In California
Mrs Hattie Wyatt wife of A K Wyatt died in Pasadena California on Monday after a long illness Funeral was held there today She was reared in Eudora and lived in Lawrence for years The Wyatts moved to California a year ago for her health Mr Wyatt formerly connected with the World in Lawrence and will have the sympathy of many friends
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Hattie Wyatt
A. K. Wyatt
Pasadena
California
Ais
Wyatt
Lawrence
Prayer Meeting Echoes of Quantrell Raid Anniversary
Forty four years earlier Rev James Lawrence attended a Lawrence prayer meeting after traveling from Baldwin while stationed in Paola. A blacksmith Palmer announced his near death and soon after Quantrell raided the town. Lawrence was present during the raid and is set to lead the Methodist service again this evening.
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James Lawrence
Lawrence
Paola
Baldwin
Mr. Lawrence
Palmer
Quantrell
Threatening Weather Ushers in Crop Worries
The Journal surveys farmers on the unsettled conditions after last night’s dry spell. Corn grows vigorously and seems safe, while wheat in shocks suffers from improper stacking and wet weather. Shocks remain upright as rain threatens future losses.
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Journal
Harness and Saddlery Offers Wide Saddle Selection
Local advert describes shipments arriving from various saddlery houses and promises a large assortment of saddles and harness goods. It notes stock includes gall cures sweat pads leather collars cotton filled collars neck pads and related saddlery items to meet diverse needs.
Entertainers delight Kentucky street children pageants
The 1000 block on Kentucky street hosts an August annual entertainment for friends. About 73 attendees enjoyed a full program featuring Cinderella, The Theater Party recitations, Jack and Gill, phonograph acts, and varied songs by Mary Atkinson Edith Benson Nina Kanaga Eunice Stockwell and others. The evening included strong performances and a memorable finale, with a local musical dialect piece and multiple solo numbers. A second note reports the state tax commission sending seven new assessment forms to County Clerk Kerns for next year, detailing expanded personal property questions and items such as automobiles engines boilers and office machines.
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Kentucky Street
Edith Benson
Leland
Edith
Munister
Eunice Stockwell
Nina Kanaga
Kentucky
Eleanor Atkinson
Leland Benson
Helen Moore
Ninals Kanaga
Georgia Wolf
Evelervene
State Tax Commission
Kerns
Not a New Style in Lawrence Sleeve Rolling
The article recalls Quantrell’s 1863 raid on Lawrence and asserts that he rolled up his sleeves when entering town, a gesture said to have started a local fashion. It notes that he claimed no intent to fire a shot and ate bread and coffee at the hotel, framing the anecdote as a historical oddity rather than the broader story.
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Quantrell
Lawrence
Newcomers invited to Gustafson Jewelry at 911 Mass St
Lawrence readers are welcomed to visit Gustafson Jewelry at 911 Mass St to browse a full line of high grade jewelry and novelties, with transparent plain figures and in house repair and gold plating services. Mrs Willard Broat near town suffered a severe stroke last Saturday night but is much improved. Saturday is the last day of sense.
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Lawrence
Journal
911
Mass. St
Gustafson
Mass
Willard Broat
Airdome Opens With Praises For New Show
Last night marked the debut of the new company with strong reception from audiences who praised Baby Colson Don Delacey Powell Mack and Wilson for their acts Powells and Mack’s duo drew the most applause While a five minute delay occurred due to a stage wire break a good turnout was reported and two performances were scheduled for tonight at 8 p m and 9 15 p m with two prizes to be awarded Friday night.
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Baby Colson
Don Delacey
Wilson
Powell & Mack
Mass Revise Study Course in Small Cities
A fragment notes revision of the common school course of study by the state board of education, to be distributed by August 20 and printed by mid September, with letters to county superintendents from Superintendent Fairchild. Also mentions private sale of residence furniture at 1415 Kentucky Street and Baby Ribbon Cigars by Billie Williamson.
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State Board of Education
Couny
Fairchild
Ewings
State Board
Little Mules
Kentucky Street
C. J. McMath
Dickenson County School Names Chapman High Faculty
The county superintendent promotes the Chapman county high school with new staff. Miss Wilhelmina Everett of Lawrence will lead mathematics, a Fort Scott High and Kansas State University graduate noted for strong mathematical work. Miss Lucy Dickinson of Topeka will teach English, Washburn and Kansas State University alumna with A B and A M degrees. Miss Baras M Benn of La Crosse will teach German and botany, State University graduate, highly recommended by university staff.
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Dickinson County
Chapman
Wilhelmina Everett
Lawrence
Kome
Fort Scott High School
Kansas State University
Lucy Dickinson
Topeka
Yau
Washburn College
State University
Baras M .Benn
la Crosse
Kans
Plans Delayed For New Engineering Building On The Hill
No definite plans or specifications for the new engineering building have been received though expected today. The state architect has not finished them despite promises. university contractors await information. Lawrence houses are scarce as buyers hunt. university opens later but rents are strong. Eagles Bar closed last Saturday with liquor removed Friday and Saturday. no reason given. The Third Division Ladies Circle of First Methodist meets tomorrow at 3 p.m. with Mrs. I. G. Van Neste. One merchant considers winter underwear sale today. Cider vinegar 200 per gallon two for 350 at Phillipe Fruit Farm. Dr Sarah E Carrothers osteopathy practice at 913 Mass St. Nema Phipps to teach piano at 920 Ohio St. Bell 1239. Black Seal Cigars advertised by Aug Pierson.
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State Archieet
Old Baptist Sunday School Roll Book Found
An 1867 superintendent's roll book was found in a church loft during renovations. It lists many names, with notes showing boys or girls, and notes officers such as Prof. Robinson, T. E. Spencer, H. D. Whitman, A. A. Whitcomb, and Samuel Davis. Weather entries reveal mostly pleasant Sundays and many unfamiliar or deceased names.
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Prof. Robinson
T. E. Spencer
H. D. Whitman
A. A. Whitcomb
Samuel Davis
Unique Invitations For Olney Wedding Anniversary
In Eastern Kansas, Prof and Mrs Olney issue a playful invitation for their anniversary on Friday night. The poem alights on memories of past nuptials, urging guests to bring a bag of beans and wear wedding clothes, with dates marked as 1892 and 1907 on the card.
Exhume Body At Mutual Life Arstn Request
A terse notice reports an exhumation request filed by The Mutual Life Assurance Society seeking a body removal for reburial or autopsy. The terse item notes the financial interest and the agency handling the case with pending court action.
Local Classifieds Mixes Real Estate and Goods Ads
A collage of small ads and notices lists home for sale at 1126 Tennessee street by Irving Hill, along with requests for par ticulars and price. It also promotes post cards, novelties, fountain pens, tax lists, packing services, and a horse boarding facility. Other entries advertise eyeglasses, undertakers, a tailored fall suit, menthol remedies, and a 6 a.m. to late shift shoe retailer.
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Tennessee Street
Irving Hill
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Clifton T. Histt
Wan
Lucia M. Zerby
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White City
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American School of Osteopathy
A. T. Still
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Copenhagen
Ali
Steck
Kansas
Eoke's Economy Store
Fischersake
Boughton
Douglas County
Adisimu
W. A. Pettit
Masa
Lawrence Transfer Co
Barry Bros
Warren St
Place House
Straffon
Mentholis
DRE
Reding
Oculiat
Hoberiaon Undertaking Co
Masachusetts Street
Opera Onfe
W. L. Douglas Sho
Abe Wolfson
Rtrest
Mack & Mack
DeOllo
Baby Carson
Don DeLacy
Harry Kippy
Moving Pictures
Harry Wilson
Vermont Street
Western Union Office
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