Century of news and quips from Lawrence column
A collage of oddities and opinions from Lawrence Kansas on December 19 1000 referencing Boer War matters Buller and the Prince of Wales, political jests about Philadelphia McKinley and Goebel, Santa Fe employment comments and gubernatorial politics, plus a note on Governor Stanley and nationwide reach across rivers and cities.
Club News and Meetings Across Local Societies
A busy week of club happenings features Miss May Gardner discussing William the Silent, plus talks by Miss Laura Poehler on Hollsed travels, and papers on German education Mozart and Faust by various members. The Ventura, No Name, Round Table, Engleside, Friends in Council, Review, Zodiac, Quivera clubs report lectures, readings, and gift of a Reina Christina gavel, with notes on obituaries for Richard J. Merys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Gardner
William the the Silent
Miss Gardner
William the Silent
Mrs. Smith
Baoge
Laura Poehler
Hollsed
Ladies Literary League
John Dailey
Roscall
Andrews
Joseph Raymond
Mozart
Nicholson
Ventura Club
Mise Clare Jaedicke
W. H. Carruth
Faust
Carruth
No Name Club
Beard
Moore
Bumbarton Castle
Wood
Mary
Queen
Sears
Engleside Club
Street
Schilter
Toesy
John Barber
Toledo
Bridge of
Alcantara
Puerto del Sol
James White
George Leonard
Friends In Council
Toseday
Miss Quinlan
Mera. Hoy
Herder
Miss Bretherton
Ward
Garrett
Shimmons
Quinlin
Zodiac Club
Dunlap
Miss March
Spangler
Ariosto
Orlando Furioso
Quivera Club
Anderson
United States
Buckminster
Coleman
Stewart
Wittman
Presbyterian Dedication Service Sets Tomorrow at Local Church
A new Presbyterian church will be formally dedicated tomorrow with morning services at 10:40 led by Rev. W H Hillis and Rev C P Boardman. An afternoon fellowship meeting follows at 3 PM, then evening services. The program features prayers, hymns, anthems, and sermons by Rev George N Luccock and Rev S B Fleming. The organist will be Mr Gee Penny and a long choir lists soprano altos tenor and bass soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos
New Presbyterian Church
Mozart
Saint Chrysostom
W. H. Hillis
Theo
Grackan
Tabernacles
Marston
C. P. Hoardman
Wallen
Barnby
Mr. Farrell
Basses
Messrs
Ed. Copley
R, P
English Lutheran Church
Christian
Endeavor
Plymouth Congregational Church
Endeavor Society
First Baptist Church
Y. P S.C
M. E
M. Bamford
W. S. Presley
G. W. Mafitt
Epworth League
Arthur Case
McKinley moves to curb polygamy in Utah
President McKinley launches a broad campaign against polygamy in Utah. He consults with the House investigating committee and Representative Grosvenor to prove the administration’s resolve. The Postmaster General is asked to review charges against Provo postmaster John Graham and Orson Smith, with possible removal of polygamists from federal offices if substantiated. The effort targets officials at Logan Agricultural College and potential impact on federal funding and state governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Utah
Washington
Thouse
Grosvenor
Postmaster General
John Graham
Provo
Orson Smith
United States
Glen Miller
Miller
Gen
Growvenor
Logan Agricultural College of Utah
Taylor Committee
Roberts
Indianapolis
Civil Service League
Banpeet
Special Investigation
Charles Se Hionnpirte
Baltimore
Provident
Indian Service
Wiys
Federal Service
Secretary of War
Commission
Treasury Department
Postoff
Trade notes and civil service debate widen New York dispatch
New York reports quiet wholesale and manufacturing trade but holiday retail brisk and textiles firm. Prices mostly steady with mixed gains and losses across staples. wool and silk strong. Civil Service League convention closes with report accusing spoilsmen, detailing office appointments, examinations, and reinstatement rules. Commutes death sentence for three Washington regiment soldiers. church notices and local ads sprinkled through the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tradstreet
Department of Agriculture
Firth
United States
Grain-O and travel notices headline dusty pages
Grain-O the grain drink is advertised as a coffee substitute claiming gentler on the stomach, one fourth the price, 15¢ a package. Also listed are holiday travel notes and travel rates via Santa Fe Route to within 200 miles, plus a medical testimonial for Dosas Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
P. Ross
City Ofee
Union Pactio Depot
Keeler
Hall
F.d. Chenry & CO
Props
Toledo
F. I
Wrer & Tavax
Kixnan & Manri
Whalersie Druggists
Ball
Druggis Teatimonists
Bholidar Raye
Asl
C. Dailey
Kansas State Trachers Association
Topeka
Santa Fe
GEQ
C. Bailey
Geo. C. Bailey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence Journal Co.,Publishers
Wanedeipien
Ertiet Kes
THE
Journal
Lawrence
Has
Kan
Eeene Teen Gemator Baker
Pear
Modder
Philadelphia
Opti
Prince of Wales
Great Britain
Congress
Roberto
Santa Fe Railroad
Buller
Ellows
Kansas City Times
J. R. Burton
Attorney At Law
the Times
William Jennings Bryan
Kentucky
Goebel
Stanley
Atlantic
Pacifc
White Cloud
Richerd
Sbould
Sibley
Democrate
London
England
Funston
Luzon
Aguinaldo
Timmis
Kansas
Aggie
General Funston
Tina
Tree Silver
Baker
Mike
Bis
Beck cx
Curtis
Botwea
Davis
Vermont St
Henry and Warren
Law
Alex
Protech
Peterson & Hutt
Setisticc Rail
Cheutme
Maas
Minkal
Aioe
John Watkins
Mass
SS _ SEILMAR
General Furniture Repairing
South Mass
Lawrence Laurence
Kamsas
Ey LG
Tevenson
Will
Mason’s
R. E. Protsch
Eas
Uatafson & Pal
Merchants Bank
W. EZ. Beatty
Hackman
Hunsicker
Selis
Ramblers
Nationale
Crescents
M. Geneve Wiemenwalter
Darth and Jedliceka
Berlin
E. Henry Street
White Sewing Machins Co
Sat
soTary Family
Merchants Bank, Miller & Rhodes
Optician
OlcMass
Club News
Richard
Merys
Sedalia
Aliie Merys
Dalia
Geo, Merys
Ricaie Merys
Oak Hill
Papa Merys
Jouca
G. C. Wall's
Hammond
Yau
Berle
Zan
Charlie
Emma
Kentucky Street
Corbin
Ohio Street
Sestauract
Massachusetts Street
Moler Barber College
St. Louis
Ottawa
Massachuseltzaireat
Journal Office
Kate W. Colbertos
Ladies Home Journal
Moya
Dunguire
Presbyterian
North America
Euroops
Lawrance
Riverside
Sue
Lewis Morrison
Dick Bros
Journal Hall
Associated Charities Women's Department
Lenglth
Wheeler
Massachusetts
Board of Education
Fark
Arkansas
Warren Streets
Sinclair
Lane
F. W. Blackmar
Hester
Pittsburgh
Bessemer Steel Department
Jones & Laughling
Tron and Steel Company
Pen Argyl
J. Arnold Porsops
Parsons
Aectioneers of Kanaay
Hutchinson
Thoburn & Cress
Roothae
Dameter
Washington Volunteer Regiment
Root
Louisville
Ohio
Iasouri
A 1
Cincinnati
W., & Dykenson
Cicinnati
Society
J. H. Garrigan
J. E. Pounds
Usitarian Church
F.M. Bennett
Midimer
Aziz
Unity Club
Fiist Church of Christ, Scientist
Pari
la France Drug Company
Tark Street
San Francisco
City Drug Store
Lawrence, Hamlin & Holloway Propriators
Lintey
Mrsc Sellsorte
Cubaon
Hidden Arma Suntingen
Ube
Tunis
Mhedania
Paler Feves
Wit Aid
Regina
Sia Uplisiter
Maryeille
Vee
Omaha
Kanimin City & Lett
Pattonsbure
Council Mais
Nes Steel
Springer
Howard Street
Pisinelphia
Ds King
Ste
Veryone
Dr K
Nestor Lunga
Barast Seas
Ming
Attante
C. B. Hill
Marky Mich
Dr. Miles
Physichus
DR. Wales
Beck Boocken
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elxhart
Ind
All Drugerate
Meliand
Katring
Remler
Wes
Dasa
Cornwell
Valley Utraet
Saogertion
Syanenr
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