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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
2
The rain ruined a planned record performance by the company at the Air Dome. Tonight features Miss Jeffries in a dual role in The Singing Girl with the entire company performing makeup on stage for the audience.
Last night lightning struck the residence of T. E. Smith on West Warren Street shortly after seven. The chimney was shattered but the iron roof diverted the bolt, preventing entry to the house. Insurance covers the damages.
McLouth held its sixteenth annual picnic and homecoming with a large attendance and a standout parade of nineteen decorated vehicles. Mayor C Hi Phinney directed the fair with help from residents while President Nichols of the State Agricultural College spoke today. Weather cooled crowds but the tent filled as Arthur Brady attended and speakers drew praise for a well organized event. Robertson's Clearance Sale features continued bargains in house furnishings through September first.
The town previously relied on modest ad buy and a few merchants used ink liberally. A recent vigorous campaign by large advertising firms has drawn attention, produced satisfactory results, and sped the Strong clothing stock movement.
Edgerton plans a Welcome Home picnic under I C C F A with a program led by Hon W H Kemper of Topeka. The event features an address and various entertainment segments, promoted as a big community gathering. Only three more business days in August for Robertson's furniture sale.
Jelly Grapes advertised at 244 cents per pound in 20 pound lots with call to Bell-Phone 1280 for orders.
The town of Lawrence sees a record influx of families relocating this year. John zm fangh from Bekin Kansas and Miss Kate Waugh, who resides at 412 Pinckney street, are among those moving in. Kate Waugh plans to attend the University. her husband Mr. Waugh presides over the Security State Bank at Eskridge Kansas.
Capt Krause of the Twentieth Kansas receives a bronze Spanish War service medal. The award, the first for a Lawrence man, is described as very pretty and worn with a lasting smile.
The Willard W C T U will hold a meeting Friday at 2 30 pm in the First Baptist church committee room. Report of the county convention will be given and all are welcome. MES. KATE STONE. Also notes bargains in house furnishings and a savings event at Robertson's Clearances.
A noon ceremony at 16 West Adams street bound the couple Miss Myrtle Long of Lawrence and a Los Angeles man in a quiet home wedding. Guests included family friends from Topeka Kansas City and Dallas with a Canadian honeymoon planned before settling in Los Angeles.
Lawrence housewives are in full canning mode as a bumper peach crop arrives, creating a strong odor in kitchens and prompting husbands to avoid noon returns home. Grocers report unprecedented sales of cans and jelly glazes as families prepare to store fruit for two to three years amid uncertainty about next year’s crop.
The bank pledges ample capital and first rate facilities to handle all commercial banking needs. It guarantees patrons prompt and reliable service along with diligent effort to meet their financial requirements.
Woodward & Co advertises germicides antiseptics and disinfectants for summer health. Fresh formaldehyde candles fumigators strong chloride lime and cresol preparations are offered for cleaning may include cellara mew reference.
Weather notes describe heavy rains in eastern Kane and northwest Missouri. Warmth and cloudiness spread across Nebraska Iowa Minnesota and British Northwest with rain in New York and Norfolk. A family reunion Monday near Hesper united 25 guests at Dan and Wade home. ice cream cake and fellowship marked the gathering with several Wade relatives from Noblesville Ottawa Vinland Eudora and Kansas City.
Classified notices show requests for competent help for the next school year at 1131 Tennessee and a delivery boy at Guenther's. A six room house with quarter acre in North Lawrence is offered for 800 dollars, inquire via Bell phone 1156. Also asks for a helping hand in cooking and light housework. Trade offer includes a spring wagon, harnesses, and household goods. New photo shop goods at Raymond's Deng Store.
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