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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
4
An early selection of twenty five cigars priced at $1 per tin promises the best line ever seen. The package preserves flavor and moisture and is advertised as the latest in cigar packaging. Consumers are advised to ask for this product at all dealers.
The Priscilla Embroidery Club and Motiel Card Club plan meetings after holidays. Miss Lucia Zerby hosts Sewing Club on Friday afternoon at Louisair Street, while Miss Elna Dinsmoor entertains informally for Miss Marjorie Marshall at Ohio Street. Thursday Study Club gathers at 6 pm at the YMCA. A Christmas entertainment at Haskell Institute features a cantata, booths, and festive activities. Friends celebrate Miss Marjorie Marshall’s upcoming wedding with a bridal shower and wedding-related gatherings hosted by Pi Beta.
The Ladies Circle of the G A R No 75 held their annual election on Saturday afternoon naming President Mrs J Engle Senior vice president Mrs L Bigsby Junior vice president Mrs J Adams Treasurer Mrs A Shrewsberry Chaplain Mrs N Barrick Conductor Mrs J J Sperry Guard Mrs J Drake. A bowling match between Greenlee and Hoskins teams of the U S C A ended Greenlee 1677 Hoskins 1649.
Funeral services for Arthur J. Monk were set for tomorrow at 2 PM from the home with Rev. Baxter presiding. Mayor Geo J Barker left for Wisconsin after his brother fell ill. Councilman Kasold will act as mayor in his absence. William Rowe and Mrs. Ann Riggs funerals were held today. A senior men MCA bowling tournament saw Johnson defeated Magee 1929 to 1588 pins. next game features Var nume versus Broecker.
Oak and Early English dining room sets offered for Christmas with delivery arrangements. Christ eave and Venue Book Co advertise hours, stock, and gift ideas including rocking chairs, jewelry, stationery, and holiday treats. C J Eriksen and Wiedemann’s promote specials at Mass Street stores.
Citizens are told that Christmas shopping is near and the shop showcases a large Diamond Rings Studs Bracelets Far Rings Broaches Sunbursts Surf Vins and a wide range of ladies and children's bracelets. It also advertises Jagies vents silver toilet sets and a fine collection of cut glass and hand painted china.
Nema Phipps to receive piano pupils at 920 Ohio Street with Bell 1239. A goat pocket knife offer for a boy appears. L. iF. Conklin at S36 Mass Street. Fresh Christmas trees for homes and churches at Kansas Home Nur. A. H. Uriesa with home phone 56. Souvenir spoons at Ed Parsons Jeweler Ae Mans Street. Young & Nicholson groceries promise latest stock at S47 Mass St. Tomate Soup advertised at Wie slemamit's.
Small mission wood pieces, tap lacquered boxes and trays, cups and saucers, plates and bowls, pitchers, cream and sugars, electroliers, percolators, and chafing dishes comprise the sale items. Readable fragments suggest a varied collection offered in a local sale.
Numerous individuals were listed traveling or visiting in Kansas and nearby states. Names include Jefferson leaving for Denver, Williams heading to Chicago, Wright from Tonganosie visiting town, Mrs Aylen Dumbaugh in Kansas City, Lon Adams departing for a short Denver stay, and several others from Clinton Bald win Russell Huntington Wichita and more visiting relatives and spending holidays with family.
The Thirtieth Annual Meeting of the Sons and Daughters of New England will be held in Lawrence on December 20 at Fairs street. A business session will precede a 7:00 p.m. supper. The program includes speeches by Rev. Hev. 1, GC. Brown, and Chancellor Strong, performances by Miss Flinton, Mrs. Lyons, and the Kansas Emerent quartet, Reminiscences by local figures, and a piano recital by Harold Henry tonight at Fraser Hall.
J A Benson has sold his plumbing business in Lawrence to form Kennedy Plumbing Company with J L Kennedy C C Kennedy and X J Kennedy. Benson plans a vacation after years of strain and will not retain any interest in the business while the three successors, all Douglas County natives, will operate the firm.
Fine Arts school presents the second of four piano recitals at Fraser Hall tonight. Upcoming concerts listed include Harold Henry on Dec 17, Augusta Cottlow on Feb 13, Edward Buster Perry on Feb 27, and a two piano recital by Professors Preyer and Skilton on Mar 26. Course tickets cost $1.00.
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