The Theatre Forgotten and Quincy Adams Sawyer Husking Bee
The description praises Quincy Adams Sawyer for its husking bee scene and natural stage realism. It notes the drama’s simplicity creates strong audience illusion, with actors and spectators merging in shared merriment, promising many will find the husking bee in perfect realization at the Bowersock Opera House on January 25.
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Bose
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Husky Ang Bea
Plyers
Bowersock Opera House
Bowling Parties Now at Tolles' Alley in City
Seasonal bowling note promotes Tolles' alley at 428 Massachusetts street for private games and parties. Ad lists sweet cider from New York apples at 0 cents per gallon and boiled cider for cooking at 20 cents, with delivery via Phillip fruit farm and telephone 528 Gri.
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Tolles’ Alley
Massachusetts Street
New York
Phillip Fruit Farm
Camera Club Meeting at Kansas University Museum
The Camera Club plans a meeting with Professor Grifith at the Kansas University Museum building next Monday evening to discuss color photography, despite heating and lighting issues. Attendance is expected to be large as interest in this photography topic grows. The Northwestern emphasizes policy cost comparisons for life insurance in Lawrence.
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Grifith
Camera Club
Kansas University Museum
L. I
Northwestern
Lawrence
J. . Griggs
Dist. Agt
Smith's News Depot Pocket Books Card Cases Sold
Street vendors announce a display of pocket books card cases and small blotters at Smith's News Depot.
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Smith's News Depot
Fire at Hertzler's Store Destroys Cellar Stock
A basement blaze at Hertzler grocery store shortly after 1 am drew the fire department. Dense smoke and water-heavy damage limited visibility but firefighters controlled the fire quickly. Stock in the cellar and ground floor suffered significant water damage. The ad content mentions Bible Society publications and Wilder Bros underwear and Namel shirts as local offerings.
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Hertzler
Pickens & Myers Yard Rebrands to Pickens & Swer
A Christmas message from PASSONS DEPARTMENT STORE notes the coal and oak yard at the corner of New York and Avenue streets, formerly Pickens & Myers, will now be known as Pickens & Swer. The yard is adapting to serve the public with prompt orders, coal deliveries, and low cash prices. Telegraph contact and local services are listed, including subscriptions and general store items. The weather signaled possible storm later. some stores closed with a Sunday-like calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pickens & Myers
Pickens & S
Renee
Pickeos
Siler
Odds and Ends China Sale Announced
Notice states a clearance of assorted china and odds and ends until January 1st with greatly reduced prices.
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China
Hoadley’s Big Dinner at Jail for Inmates
Nine inmates at the county jail received a Christus holiday dinner with chicken cranberries pumpkin pie and standard accompaniments. The meal had been planned for some time and was seen as a pleasant part of their routine confinement.
Robertson Bros Bed Guess Ends With Exact 274-Pound Bedstead
The Robertson Bros bed guessing contest wrapped up last night after two months of entries. A total of seven hundred tickets were sold with Mrs. Lewis of Weaver Kansas the sole exact guesser, placing her winning ticket dated November 2 for the 274 pound bedstead.
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Robinson Bros
Lewis
Weaver
Kansas
Six Per Cent Loans and Insurance Notices
Six per cent. loans offered with semi annual interest payments by Alfred Whitman Eldridge house block. Also advertising Aetna Life insurance with trusted service and many patrons. M D Greenlee district agent Merchants National Bank Building. Dr Owen Osterpath 927 Mass Inset phone 517 green office Mondays Wednesdays Saturdays.
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Alfre Whitman
Eldridge House Block
Aetna
Tell. M.D. Greenlee, Dist. Ag
Merchants National Bank Building
Owen
Osterpath
Onice
Christmas Dinner At Maskell Institute Feasts 500 Pounds Chicken
Preparations for Christmas at Maskell Institute included a large feast for the India boys and girls. About 400 pounds of chickens were served at noon with sides and dainties. A Christmas tree last night gave each boy a present, and the program was one of the season's most enjoyable events amid holidays at Maskell and other city schools.
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India
Maskell Institute
Maskell
Lawrence Merchants Pleased As Holiday Trade Surges
Lawrence merchants report a very successful holiday season with sales exceeding expectations. Shoppers began early, with strong crowds and high receipts, marking the busiest single day in memory for many stores. Local ads note repair services and various suppliers echoing the buoyant commerce across the city.
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Lawrence
Tuts
Te Bi
Gig Uedernoug
Varius
Othe Cluse
Uigeest
Local Christmas Visits And Weddings Reported In Town
Meo and Mrs. Paul Waboer arrive from Newton to visit relatives. W. F. Laycock from Topeka visits for Sunday with Mrs. Hares and family. W. A. Anderson and son Gebrlny arrive from Kinpoing to spend Christmas with Gehring family. Myrtle Long and Carrie Mitelel plan Kansas City trip to hear Matti. Sidig Dorsey and Edith Irwin go to St Joseph for the week. Harry Tyser of Lawrence and Veracedady attend. Wedding at Villan’s home in West town, witnessed by few. Mr Merry Valunteer and Miss Mae Watkins wed near Low n. Penfield from Austin and others visit. Christmas events at Pisanouth Congregational shielded for children. pageant and activities noted. The community looks forward to annual Quaety please.
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Meo
Paul Waboer
Newton
W. F. Laycock
Topeka
S. Hares
W. A. Anderson
Gebrlny
Kinpoing
la. Gehring
Myrtle Long
Carrie Mitelel
Kansas City
Matti
Sidig Dorsey
Edith Irwinn
St Joseph
Aia
Will Erwin Jiarry Tyser
Lawrence
Veracedady
Oxkalogsa
Villan Nvous
Sopher
Theta
de Rasim
Merry Valunteer
Mae Watkins
Juutside
Lown
Bauer
Amusements and Local Happenings Mixed Holiday Events
Theatergoers will enjoy three nights at the opera house featuring Marie Dale and her company. Baptist church groups plan an evening of child entertainment, and the Elks prepare a meet to initiate new members. The item also notes diverse short facts on travel, industry, and science from a midwestern newspaper page.
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Marie Dale
Marty Dale Scars and Miss Vale at the Opera House
A lively review notes Marty Dale Scars with a charmingly stylish presence and Miss Vale winning goodwill from attendees after last night's performance at the Opera House. The chorus and soloists receive praise for strong emotion and musicality while a humorous comedy promises a packed Christmastide program.
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Miss Vale
Opera House
Mosie
Christus
Tron
Topeka Renovating Co Ad and Holiday Notes
Notice mentions renovation services by Topeka Renovating Co at 1071 Massachusetts street and holiday greetings. Also references Miss Georgia E Bennett visiting from Chicago, F M Bennett, and Coca as fuel by The Lawrence Gas Co with winter coke delivery. Smith's News Depot offers cigar boxes and Wilder Bros claims largest men’s hosiery line in the city.
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Topeka Renovating Co
Massachusetts Street
Georgia E. Bennett
Chicago
F. M. Bennett
Smith's News Depot
Wilder Bros
Miss Sherwood in AL King Ubis season debut
A brief note on Miss Sherwood appearing in the season opener. The observer praises her beauty and modesty from the moment of entrances and notes a promising future. Mentions an autumn tract concert and Presbyterian church service on December 2.
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Albunay Deurpal
Miss Sherwood
Presbyterian Churel
Miss Mary Shermyood Sings At Schuman Fraud Concert
Miss Mary F Shermyood, daughter of William IL Sherwood, Chicago pianist, is praised in three words for her singing. A loss of gold watch occurred between Indiana Street and Massachusetts Street near New Jersey streets. a liberal reward is offered for return.
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Mary F Shermyood
William IL Sherwood
Chicago
Schuman Fraud Concert Co
Presbyterian Whureh Beewath
Indiana Street
Massachusetts Street
New Jersey
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Woodward & Go
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AL New Meat Market
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Mir Elie
Lawrences
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Vaney
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Presbyterian Church
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