This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
4
Indications warn of warm and humid weather in western portions with a weather report incomplete. A pianist from Rudolph Ganz is slated for Tuesday in Lawrence, with admission 30 cents due to a recital. Local shops promote Christmas presents and photos, urging early sittings at Lawrence Studio and recommendations for holiday gifts and pictures.
For Friday and Saturday miseries titled Misery Cruel Woman and The Poor Old Cowpie plus The Pear Fishers. A top hand colored picture is shown here with admission of 5 cents at 907 Mass. Stop by to sample Tamaty Soup at Wie. Come in to see Boyles assortment of toys and pictures at 725 Mass. street to please friends and family.
In strict accordance with our Quality Policy the solid silver line is the well known Gorehan and Towle Solid Silverware. It is not expensive just costs what true Quality is worth. Hundreds of articles in Stock appropriate for Christmas Gifts.
Local shop advertises a full line of bicycle parts and repairs. Address listed as 1025 Mass Street with notes on quality and service from Sutter and Hurlbert, highlighting a focus on "fine writing papers" and experience in repair work.
An eclectic 1900s style advertisement page promoting Black Seal Cigar a Holi display Christmas Post Cards and Home Book Co at 923 Mass Street New pacasel and umbrella goods sold at Rutters Repair Shop. It lists repairs for parasels and umbretlas and notes various sellers including Ada Wolfson and Miss Dell Cooper violin lessons along with small bargains in carving sets at Switchs News Tiepot.
Latheras Church invites all to Sunday services at 9 45 a m 11 a m and 7 30 p m with a 6 30 p m Lather Lesgua. E F Stauffer pastor. Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist holds services 11 a m Wednesday 8 p m. Plymouth Congregational lists morning 10 30 a m evening song service with solos and choruses and Endeavor programs.
First Presbyterian led by L. K. Wells offers 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. sermons with 12:00 m Sabbath school and 6:20 p.m. young people. First Methodist Episcopal at Vermont and Berkley, E. Netherent pastor, hosts 9:30 a.m. class, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. sermons. German M E at New York and Berkley welcomes new members after 11:00 a.m. sermon and 7:30 p.m. services. Luke's A Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with various Sunday activities. North Lawrence United Brethren holds multiple services. The Unitarian Church conducts Bible school at 9:45 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.. Christian Endeavor at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with “An unnamed Hero”. Courtly preaching scheduled at St. James A. M. E. and Zion with sacramental and evening sermons. Salvation Army outlines junior and open air meetings and 8:00 p.m. evening service all invited.
The article states Lawrence is expected to receive two percent from the gas company if Haskell Institute is annexed. It notes the current contract excludes Haskell, with Kansas Natural Gas taking all proceeds, but implies Citizens' Light Heat & Power may inherit franchise payments once annexation occurs.
A crowded audience witnessed the ninth annual Masque Club production at the Traverse theater. Performances by Miss Valmer and the cast drew praise for improved acting and stage craft though some remarks noted the cast was more self controlled than in prior shows. The Robertson Undertaking Co provided embalming and funeral services, with black and white funeral cars and a private ambulance at 808 Massachussetts Street.
Police Court report mentions busy morning work on cases and a caution about safety at home. An advertisement touts short orders at the Earless Cafe 1021 Mass offering hot chili and meals. Also a prompt to inquire at Bell Metcalf Implement Co. about a missing wagon burr.
Hick's Greenhouse at 369 Elm Street in North Lawrence offers up to date flower design for Christmas occasions. Call Bell 387 to book orders for funeral tokens birth announcements and general floral needs, with courteous service guaranteed.
Max Wilhelmi Sr leaves for Oklahoma. Joby Power returns from Topeka. Miss Katherine Leis visits Kansas City. Etd Ema Gehring returns from Emporia. George Jones of Waverly to spend Sunday here. Numerous local names attend trips to KanFaR City, Topeka, St Juv, and New York, with relatives visiting in Walcott, Leaven, and Eudora.
While lawmakers mark their fiftieth anniversary today Col H L Moore and Theo Gardner celebrate a personal milestone. They note the Battle of Prairie Grove in Arkansas was fought forty five years ago a bloody major engagement of the war.
Alfred N Johnston aged 72 from 931 Louisiana Street died last night from a complication of diseases leaving a wife two sons and a daughter. The funeral will be held at 3 PM Sunday from the home with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Gustafson, Brown, and Tigh form the gusty Merchanta lineup. The brief report notes the trio as key players in a local team context. No further details on event, date, or location are provided.
Henley hosted a dinner with a subscription drive for the A A hall and circles of the Christint church hosted a party at Miss Aum Savi’s home. Sigma Nus planned a meal and social with West Mission members. Edith Lani entertained Kansas City guests, and Misses Martha and Clara Eberhardt were surprised at their Rhode Island home with games and dessert. Lawrence friends sent word of a marriage in Kansas City where Kenneth Reid and Miss Ruth Henderson were noted, with a large luncheon and formal tea. Mrs. Robt. Morrow and Mrs. Cramer hosted birthdays and intimate gatherings with music, hymns, and light fare.
Wells the new Presbyterian minister to speak at the Men s Y M C A Sunday program. A graduate of Adrian he is described as vigorous and forceful in athletics and will discuss Panic Proof Investments. Hubach also on the program. The meetings grow in interest and welcome all guests regardless of church affiliation.
The piece notes a gentle rain soaking the ground and mentions Wiedemann’s as a place with rain friendly items, a Progressive furniture store, and Xmas gift ideas. Also referenced are local names and small notices about sick neighbors and a disturbance case with bond posted.
The article argues electricity is essential in any size home, not just wealthy ones, praising its wide value. It notes Dunmire received pure Syrup and mentions Lawrence residents buying writing paper by the pound at Boughton's 1025 Mass. street, along with Christmas Post Cards and rocking chairs from C J Eriksen at 936-33 Mass. street.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.