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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
4
An assortment of holiday offers from Keelar's Hook Store to Gustafson's and Wolf's Book Store. New stage plays and Somer Set attractions, candy prices, sewing machines, rag and scrap iron buys, gas supplies, and harness repairs are advertised. Little Maurice Benedict recovers from tonsillitis.
The new Y M C A building finally opens to the public today after a years long struggle. A.Henley and W.R. Stubbs each donated 5000 to complete the project and debt is cleared. Ladies aided by furnishing the facility, driving the community effort to support the boys and the movement.
Billy Morgan intends to publish his letters in book form after spending the summer in Europe. The letters are unconventional and unstilled and are said to breathe a delightful freedom. The anticipated volume should find large sales in Lawrence where Hilly is well known.
Gas stoves GEO W SAVAGE 910 Mass. Finest lamps in the market and appliances for every kind of stove. We carry standard cigar brands in Christmas and stick boxes. Try Russell Sparks Co for your next coal order. Phone 53.
The Journal is praised as concise yet comprehensive by local readers. Advertisers claim strong reach, with Topeka Capital speculation about a political rise nearby. Local merchants promote early trading, home goods and services from photographers to gas fixtures, and a range of branded items and framing services.
A reading of ordinances in the Journal shows Lawrence will resume paving next year. The delay allowed the city to catch up, but paving remains highly profitable and expected by the people. J N Macomb notes paving laws may need changes for equity.
For Quick Sale a fine room modern house on Massachusetts Street. Good barn and poultry house. Lot measures 125 feet by 250 feet with choice fruit trees. All in fine condition. A gorgeously updated home for anyone seeking an up to date residence. C. G. Hawk, 700 Maas Street.
Millinery stock offered for sale at or below cost starting Saturday December 2, 98. Includes trimmed street hats ribbons flowers feathers and related items. Sale announced by Mrs J H Shearer Sil Mass St.
Fine tailoring accepts orders for men and women with samples to view before ordering. J J Winton offers cleaning and pressing with delivery and pickup, at 725 Mass St. OD Pickens markets coal at corner of New York and Quincy streets with delivery and low prices. Morrison Lemmon and Wall Paper at L L Phillips & Co.
Emma Adams died this morning at 6 o clock from a long illness. Her sister Miss Luisa Adams of Omaha Nab attended her. Paralyzed since childhood by a cart and bar accident, she was known for a sweet disposition. She will be buried in Pittsfield, Ms., after funeral from 300 Conn. St.
The second recital of the Fine Arts program features Lawrence resident Tarel Henry, a Fine Arts School graduate returning from three years in Germany. To accommodate many friends, the event moves to Bade ral Ald hall from Fraser hall, as mild weather gives way to a breezy day with a brisk northerly wind and hopeful forecasts from the weather bureau.
A jumble of vintage business notices and promotions. Collings and Maxstead advertise shoe repair with prompt service near West Warratt Street. J J Gilliam Co. offers horseshoeing and specialized services. Lawrence Transfer Co. promotes moving and storage on Massachusetts Street. University picture exhibition closes at 10 p m on December to visit daily for new hours at Wall's Took Store which showcases surgical and cutlery goods. Kennedy and Ernst on Massachusetts Street advertise various nickel plated ware and kitchen items.
A set of local ads advertises framing services by Alfred Lawrence and Macy agent at 73% Mass. St and Thad Stevens at 912 Massachusetts St offering gifts, cutlery, horse blankets, ammunition, skates, and various present ideas. Also notes warm courthouse heat and a Catholic church supper December 13 and 14, with electrical wiring and football goods from local stores.
The Great Glove Department offers best service as Christmas nears Perrin's Kid Gloves claims largest stock and broadest variety with expert sales staff to handle holiday rush Innes promises greatest variety of new and beautiful gift items locally.
The Journal urges support for the Tissat collection on exhibit in Lawrence. The display, though not as popular this year, features paintings of high interest and quality, described as the greatest westward collection yet shown. The piece notes Frederick Litchfield of Blue Mound death and burial plans in Eudora, and includes a series of local notices about coal, cabbage, cattle, and general advertisements from area businesses.
Jacob House suffered a paralytic stroke yesterday and is in a serious condition today. M. House has long been a prominent citizen of this town, and there is hope he may be out again soon. The Misses Edmondson’s millinery stock and fixtures are noted in town.
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