Adelaide Thurston Excels in Polly Primrose at Lawrence Opera House
Standing room crowds at the Lawrence opera house last night celebrated Adelaide Thurston in Polly Primrose. The enthusiastic audience and strong supporting company marked the production a theater triumph though some roles overacted and the southern sentiment did not fully suit locals. Also note: studio sittings at Mettner's, and T. Alford's return from illness. new Racine Steel spring exerciser at Smith's news depot. Mettnér's photo rooms at 933 Massachusetts street.
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Adelaide Thurston
Lawrence
Polly Primrose
Opera House
Miss Thurston
Herman the Great at Uowersock Opera House Tonight
Readers are invited to the Uowersock opera house tonight to see Herman the Great in an entertainment of magic mirth and music. Tierrman promises startling illusions for the engagement. The note also advertises Wilder Yros Haye flannel underwear as a winter wear option.
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Uowersock Opera House
Herman the Great
Wilder Yros
Haye
Real estate transfers and notices in Lawrence listings
Multiple property transactions and transfers cited, including Granville G Trowbridge to Granville L Gall on 2 Rhode Island Street for 31200, trusted and wife to George A Stanwix son, J B Elledge and wife to C Stewart on lots 32 and 73 in Lawrence for 25, Fannie E Fitton to Sarah P Baughman on lots 1 and 2 bik Ty Lecompton for 300, United States to John Beard on lot 1 4 of 13 13 18. Also mentions life insurance cost test from Northwestern and local ads for gun repair at Rutters and Christmas photo mounts at Raymonds.
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Granville G. Trowbridge
Granville L. Gall
Rhode Island Street
Lawrence
G. Trusted
Geo. A. Stanwix
J. B. Elledge
C. Stewart
Ad J N Lawrence
Fannie E. Fitton
Jackson Co
Sarah P. Baughman
Bik Ty Lecompton
Fred &. Songer
S. W. Purvis
United States
John Beard
Blizzard Touches Town After Thunder and Snow
Severe thunder and brilliant lightning preceded a heavy rainstorm around midnight followed by a sharp snow flurry at dawn. The wind shifted north, bringing a blizzard mood as the day stayed windy and disagreeable. The Christmas trade featured new pink Venertndian belt sets and minty gift items. Streets cleaning crews worked to clear gutters before worsening weather made the task impossible.
Commissioners Mocked As Tax Funds Mislaid Neighbors Cite Unreturned Taxes
Neighbors of county commissioners report unmapped taxable property after M W Moir Co work. A board member’s relative faces over 2400 in taxes, seen as a joke by officials. Also notes Miss Landis resigning as Stormont hospital superintendent with Miss Strayer temporarily replacing her. Mentions Miss Forester’s previous tenure, Landis departure for Kansas City, and upcoming sermons by Dr. Frank Lenig. Local ads and notices follow.
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M. W. Moir & Co
Miss Landis
Kansas City
Becme
Stormont Hospital
Miss Striger
Miss Strayer
Miss Forester
Topeka Herald
Smart
District Court
Board of County Commissioners
Engineers Banquet at New Eldridge Hall Ends Late
The engineers banquet at New Eldridge hall concluded around 1 15 after a five course dinner. Faculty speakers included Chancellor Strong and Professors Blake Marvin Diemer Raymond and Jones while students Flint Spangler Chapin Rollahan spoke. Ha worth presided as toast master and engineer songs closed the program.
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New Eldridge Hall
Strong
Blake
Marvin
Diemer
Raymond
Jones
Flint
Spangler
Chapin
Rollahan
Haworth
Processional and music program at Friends in Council meeting
The program lists pieces by Concone Rotoli and Mason with performances by Mrs. Lyons Mrs. Straffon Miss Maud Cooke and others. A violin solo by Miss Rowersock closed the afternoon. Mrs. J E Emory spoke on Panama. twenty three members attended. Raymond’s advertised gifts conclude the notice.
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Tlandel
Largo
Miss Cooke
Jerusalem
Shearer
Concone
Judith
Sol Marks
J. Mosenthal
Mes. Lyons
Straffon
Rotoli
Jesus
Lyons
Andel
Ari
J. B. Stevens
Mason
Odette
Maud Cooke
Friends In Council
Library board approves contract for building work
The library board met yesterday at 4 PM and approved Wilder Shaul and Assenmacher for 81 200 on the foundation contract. Work will resume and rush to completion as weather allows, with no further building activity until spring. Advertisement notes low cash prices from C L Edwards and holiday photo services by Miss June Shane. Harry Popene returns to Kansas City after a brief Lawrence visit. Wells Wilderbros promote canvass of Yannel shirts.
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Wilders, Shaul & Assenmacher
Hale's Oriental Cream touted for smooth hands at Wilder Bros
An advertisement extols Hale's Oriental Cream as a cure for chapped hands and claims it leaves skin smooth. It invites readers to examine the product at Wilder Bros and notes free inspection, with Winter supplies of Coke promoted by The Lawrence Gas Co and Waterman pens restocked at Smith's News Depot.
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Hale
Ned Cross
Hargrey
Wilder Bros
The
Lawrence Gas Co
Life Insurance Merits of Old Re Mable Aetna Life
For Life or Accident Insurance investigate the merits of the old re Mable Aetna Life. It has thousands of satisfied patrons. It is final results that tell. M D GREENLEE District Agent Merchants National Bank Building.
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Aetna Life
Tell.m.d. Greenlee
Dist. Ag’t. Merchants National Bank
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Robertson Brothers
Victor Talking Machines
Edison Phonographs
Columbia Graphophones
Bell Brothers’ Music Store
Ireaga
Kansas
Generaty Fair
Atlas Building and Loan Association
Settner
Checkers Board
Purina Pankake Elour
Enger
Fk. J. Wind
Laurences
Gustmaos Gothave
Naii’s
John Watkins
Tre
Lawrence Paxra Toney
Warren Street
Keefe
Asvhold
Obere Tel
Green
Strauss Knight
Mr. Ghos
B. Hanford
Tlarke
Spurlock
W. F. Senbreng
E. Werren
Ober’s
Wheeler
Massachusetts
Aner Sons
Massonbesatt
Jaedicke
Han Rap
Journal
Boi‘court
Sul Marks
Mass St
Whit _ Frisco Orchard Co
W. M. Bennett
Jackson Block
Red Cross Pharmacy
Ngedlesie de Diedte
Decie
Bette
Nailin& Polloway
Mass
Topeka Renovating Co
Massachusetts Street
Keeler’s
West City
Cherokee
Osage City
Burling
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
A. J. Griffin
Dr. Owen
Episcopal Church
Room 7
Mettner
Alford
Smith’s News Depot
Mettnér's Photo Rooms
Muley
Drukard
Jaropaie- Lip
Fiddler
Bere
C Muas
Beets
Sabiles
Walking Bear
Aml Severst
Hing
Richter Stade Bnilding
Hoadley
Real
Northwestern
J. BR. Griggs, Dist. Agt
Rutter
E. Henry Street
R. A. Schwegler
Ottawa
First Baptist
Dirrch
Raymond’s Drug Store
Burnt Wood Pictures
A. D. Weaver
DT Rave
Boulton Stone
Passon
G. 8. Penny
Washburn College
Topeka
Boicourt's
Ondon Booksellers
Ctrtioners
Frank Lenig
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Solomon
Israel
J. A. Spaulding’s
Alfre Whitman
Eldridge House Block
University OF Kansas
W. I. Sparty
College
Christian Church
Clara Gilham
Barain
Woodward & Co
Trinity Church
Raymond's
Zibeline
Kersey
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
R. B. Wagstaff
Fitch
A. Hutchings
Library Foundation
C. L. Edwards
June Shane
Harry
Popeneo
Wilderros
Pickeng & Myers
FP. A. Myers
New York Street
Hec
Keeler
Watereman’s. Ideal
Alex. E. Protsch
Roger
J. H. Shimmons
Farey Grucerles
W. A. Guenther
Maan
Frees
Court House
Ernest Seidel
Keilman
Warren St
Hertzler & Co
Fischers Fef
W. Cleland
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