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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
4
The postal workers and express messengers hurried to deliver Christmas gifts today as they did midweek. Carriers on routes carried most of the day yesterday, but still faced heavy workload this morning. Waterman, Parse and Hans E. Witt reported for duty at Semts Mews depot with full trains of packages.
Dr Argued Wal Mpe kt and Chancellor Frack Sirsog lead a discussion on educational value as Kansas and other states prepare for a National Association of State Universities meeting in Washington next month. The event aims to shape approaches to higher education though details remain unclear.
A Christmas night theater in Lewrecca drew a packed house with Adalaids Thorstos in The Little Minister and Sweat Clover. The star, popular in Lawrence, faced a strong supporting company and enthusiastic audience. the event was praised as one of the winter’s most successful engagements. Friday will feature Kip Van Winkle with Irving’s tale and a noted comedian from Siman. Prices ranged from 35 to 75 cents amid local ads and power outages disruption due to weather and utility issues.
Mentholis for colds advertised amid town chatter as windows freeze and streets bustle. Mr. SS Courtney displays a soldier’s service record noting four years and twenty two days in the Third West Virginia. Mr. J Ho Keller marks seventy eighth birthday with Christmas dinner for kin and friends as out of town guests arrive from Topeka and Chicago. Probate Judge Mitchell oversees a morning marriage ceremony for Ida Faxino and other tidbits about telephone stations and local commerce noted.
Mercury plunged to near zero in downtown areas as the coldest winter point so far was reported. A brisk northerly wind and clear skies intensified the chill, hindering outdoor activity. Forecasts promise continued frigid conditions with light snow and rising winds, while local vendors advertise coal coke sweet cider and home delivery at market prices. President David Starr Adams addresses the community about conditions.
A long list of holiday visitors and locals in Lawrence details Christmas gatherings. Mr Albert Fiiosom from Kan- Jens Cty visits his parents Mr and Mrs W. J. Plinton. Don and Harry Stevenson come from Kansas City to spend with relatives. Mr Broent Robinson of Kansas City arrives with a lawyerly entourage. Several others travel from Ottawa, Topeka, and nearby towns to visit families, attend events, or join performances at Wallis Wood theatre.
Yesterday afternoon the Ottawa Elks distributed boxes of nuts fruits and candies to unlisted families. The event featured a Christmas program with Santa, a quirk by a dog act, and music. Supt. F P Saith opened with a speech and the crowd enjoyed the entertainment as members handed out treats to grateful children.
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