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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1899
Page
4
Local retailer Wilder Bros. advertises extra large sizes in stock at less than cost. The shop promises up-to-date shirts from its on-hand inventory.
Mr H A Martin of this city visiting relatives at Orleans was accidentally shot by Mr Jackson while out hunting. About forty wounds were inflicted, but doctors say the injuries are painful yet not dangerous. Martin rested well by morning. distance likely saved his life as the shooter stood 50 to 60 yards away. Washington Post Elects Officers for the Coming Year. The G A R post held a busy election with many attending. Officers elected include Commander F Horwich Senior vice commander S Engle Junior vice commander W R Smith Chaplain Rev Palmer and others with Ed Munk and H W Eggert among representatives.
Geo Smith offers a full line of robes and horse blankets. A paving contract for South Massachusetts Street was signed this morning by Mayor Gould. Clarence B. Birch of this city is appointed a teacher at the Haskell Indian School. See Geo Smith’s goods before purchasing elsewhere.
Large stock of black silks offered at unusually low prices for Christmas gifting. Sale begins Tuesday morning with many yardage options. prices range from around 0.50 to 1.75 per yard for various fabrics including Bengaline Duchess Gros Grain and Acme black silks.
A family moving from Illinois to southern Kansas in a wagon met a severe accident when an 11 year old boy was crushed under a wheel. The family, penniless, raised funds to send the mother and boy to their new home while the father and three other children stay behind briefly to earn money for expenses. Snow began last night with enough to cover ground, bringing cold winds and a brief storm then clear skies and very low temperatures.
For ten days a sale at Robinson & Willy 737 Mass Lt features twenty tailor-made swallow-tail suits offered with inspection. Frank Wade, from Lawrence, now touring Indiana, earns praise. Aluminum cooking utensils touted at Home Store 1195 Mass St. Dog Cholera cure and large dog stock at City Drug store.
Mrs W S Kinnear travels to Columbus for months. Poehler family hosts reunion dinner for relatives returning from Europe. Many locals visit Kansas City and Atchison for holidays. Kappa dance set for February 4 in New Eldridge hall. Beta turkey polling planned Friday at Tennessee street chapter house.
Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival arrives with its own palace cars and brass band. Al. G Field Real Negro Minstrels tour after two years and a press praised run. Tickets priced 2¢, 35¢, 50¢.
We Simply Keep Pounding Down Prices. Innes handles town trade with immense merchandising. Wednesday, December th, offers special low prices for one day only. Mistakes happen. shoppers warned to seize the bargain.
Bargain Wednesday features 38 inch wool Novelty Dress Goods at 23c yard, 40 inch Granite Dress Goods at 28c, 42 inch Covert Dress Goods at 38c, Beaded Garniture Dress Goods 9c, trimming Braids 14c, Fire sale Braids 25c, Raphael Dress Shield 15c, Cambria Lining 3c, Percaline and Near Silk remnants 8c, 25 pieces Flannelette 6c, Ginghams 8c, plus 10 percent off Cotton Remnants.
The suit by Tutwiler against City Superintendent F P Smith was dismissed without prejudice in district court this morning, suggesting the case was bluff or compromised. The plaintiff claimed Smith accepted $490 to influence state text book adoption but Smith did not deliver as expected.
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