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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
4
Police are guarding houses with small pox cases in north Lawrence after a city council order for stricter quarantine. So far the incidents are mild, with no serious illness noted and no immediate fear of a broader outbreak.
An advert offers 190 dozen linen collars for two stores at $1.00 per dozen with size range and latest styles, first come first served at The Bargain Store 8x8 Mass Street Lawrence Mass., Dec 5, 1899. Acknowledgment letter thanks Home Insurance of New York for prompt settlement, praising fair adjusters. Also mentions dressmaking at 1238 Kentucky Street and children’s clothes.
The passage advertises a holiday stock display as a major event with complete equipment to meet demand. It promotes Christmas gift buying, lace corners, embroideries, gloves, dress goods, mochas, mittens, and various garments with specific prices and items for sale, highlighting special prices on silks and furs.
A D Weaver offers to sell for cash or trade Lawrence residence east of the Friends church known as the John Speer property. Three fifty foot lots, good location for a retired farmer. Address W L Greene Phillipsburg Kansas or call L H Meng er Wilder Bros. also announces updated shirt stock and tobacco goods at Smith's News Depot. Reward offered for a lost overcoat dated November 12. Slavery era terms reference in business notices.
The message from GEO. H. SMITH promises Riverside Leavenworth Fort Scott Cherokee Chitopee Canon City and hard coal at spot cash and lowest price. He notes winter clothing stockpiling season and urges timely orders. The advert links horse care with mens needs.
A vivid notice invites readers to visit Passon's department store to view a doll booth with thousands of dolls. It promises a wide range including black eyed blue eyed fair and dark dolls, described as very handsome and suitable for every little girl in Lawrence.
Mrs. Herman Broker and child return from Europe. Mrs. Lida Carter visits Miss Emily Person in Lawrence. Miss Clare Jaedicke to celebrate tenth birthday with thirty friends. Mrs. Will Michaels attends Mrs. Green's whist party. Mrs. Jenkins stays in Lawrence as daughter heads to California. Kansas University wives host a reception for university women on December 15 at Mrs. James W. Green’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Parkhurst of Topeka host a dancing party for daughter Miss Charlotte Parkhurst. Miss Helen Collins returns to Sabetha after visit with Miss Myrtle Collins. Mrs. James W. Green hosts whist with five tables. high score Mrs. Webster. Miss May Copley honors Misses Elizabeth and Ella Miller of Denver. High Five club entertained. high scores by Miss Jean Pratt and Mr. Frank Pratt. Hashlight club photo taken after games and souvenirs awarded.
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