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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented ad page lists multiple vendors offering half price sales on items like corn shirts underwear and chocolates. It promotes Weidemann's travel pub Weide Mann Christmas candies Rowlands Mall Parker Waterman pens Smith's news depot coal gas service and two day extension table discounts.
Two new Kodak styles issued December 11th arrive today at Wood ward & Co. priced at 3.34 for a 5.00 item. Also notices a Kansas City death of the daughter of James Gross formerly pt Lawrence. A nail clipper with file and cleaner offered at 5c. See nobby boys suits for 2.00 at THE BOSTON.
Shoppers and merchants note mild holiday weather as Wilder Bros. stocks shirts for men in white and fancy bosom styles. Bret Samuels visits Lawrence at the Eldridge house on Friday December 29 for one day. Mrs Josie Hutchings Crane to speak at Presbyterian church tonight. Lawrence hotel registry shows W F March listed as Midland hotel, Kansas City. Police court fines a drunk. A N Dunakin grocery in trustees’ hands. Gas company reports ample coke on hand.
The county treasurer’s office was the busiest place in Lawrence yesterday as taxes paid totaled over 5009 dollars. The amount would have been higher if Santa Fe had paid taxes as usual. Residents urged to settle water bills before month end to avoid disruption, and any claims against the Lawrence Water Co. were asked to present them.
New Oy. Mc. A. gymnasium opens January 1 with membership options for boys aged 12 to 15 at 5 dollars and older at 8 dollars for a year. The package includes gym, pool, baths and fifty attractions. Also notes a dedication concert at Presbyterian church with performances by Preyer Penny Strafiva Connelly and others. Fire department responded to a minor roof blaze at Chris Armstrong’s north Indiana Street home. damage slight. Congressional Record from Washington begins arriving in Lawrence. Raymond’s advertises Christmas perfumes of standard quality.
Mrs. Dana Templin and Gen Hall hosted relatives in Kansas City as whist club top scores were posted by Mrs. Hodder and Mrs. Brownell. Several students and officers traveled for holidays, with University of Kansas athletics awards and a Caldwell medal contest planned, including talks by Mr. Snattie and a notable Indian heritage detail.
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