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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
4
C M Beooka and L Brooke to D Ed D and lots 11 12 ty Tq 15 16 block 38 Lacompton for 1820 dollars. S Bockner and wife in C Stewart, lot 9 and lot 10 Dearbarn atriat Laldwio for a consideration unspecified.
Hollingberg and Son celebrate thirty second year as practical tailors in Lawrence invite patrons to inspect fall woollens and latest designs for gentleman and ladies at 841 Massay Chesapeake street. Ed. Andergon offers fresh Baltimore oysters first of the year in Lawrence market and horse shoer promotes low prices while promising quality blacksmith work and prompt service.
The Douglas County W C T U convened its annual gathering in Lecompton with all officers present. District president Lena H Wie and state organizer attended and planned an institute. Twelve delegates represented four opinions as Tom County reports were shared. Treasurer Myra Hislop announced a treasury balance. Memorial services honored Mrs Cherry Mrs March Miss Litchfield and Mrs Stewart. Officers for the new year include President L G Gibson Secretary A Cury and Treasurer Miss Myra Hislop. The institute began at 3 oclock and continues today.
The Bay Grove gathering drew crowds of young and old despite rain. Highlights included a neighborhood baseball game among pickup teams and a prize watermelon contest won by Jally Yhad Stevens. Local officials urged preparations for school openings and timber deals advertised by Brown-Parish company.
The Haskell Indian football team releases a fall schedule with several anticipated contests in Lawrence. Under coach Dr John Heatlac practices begin in September and many returning players from last year join the squad. The schedule lists games at Washburn, Kansas University, Missouri University, Missouri Valley schools, and other venues with dates in October and November. Laundry services advertise Lawrence Pantatorium next to the notice.
Announcement from Boughton at 39 Massachusetts Street states a closing out sale becomes a clearing out sale with items discounted to about 29 per cent. August 30 is the last day. Shoppers receive a free picture with each purchase valued at a postcard. A rumor of a telegram locating a post office at Pat Hamlin corner circulated but proved unverified.
Chronicle notes a strike affecting Kansans mines starting September 1 and urges readers to act fast to buy coal. C L Edwards offers coal at low prices from Warran Street, with Crass and Brown handling orders by phone. The Harry Miller stand at 720 Massachusetts Street is now owned by the popular barbershop and Frank Lif is employed.
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