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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1885
Page
4
Local store announces spring clearance with goods priced to sell. Limited stock across departments, encouraging customers to buy now before new season arrivals arrive. Prices advertised as low as possible to move inventory quickly.
The Baird's minstrels company delighted Academy of Music and Albany yesterday with strong cast, music, and dancing. The show ran nearly an hour longer than usual, with each number encored and the troupe praised for its expert performance. Upcoming attractions include Galley Slave by Bartley Campbell with Frederick Boyton leading, seats on sale Friday.
The Daily Journal mentions the birth of a girl to L. L. Davis and reports on various local occurrences. A county teachers association session occurred at the superintendent’s office. Hermann Hase received a carload of potatoes from Greeley, Colorado. The Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity plans an entertainment for Kappa Alpha Theta at Mrs. McCarroll’s on Tennessee street. A charity concert meeting is urged at the office Monday evening. Prof Carey of Chicago performed at Cosley’s rink with excellent skating and music by Bell’s band. Apple cider from Massachusetts at Lother’s is noted.
A city charity concert to aid the poor is urged by community leaders. A meeting is planned at the Journal office Monday evening to organize immediate fundraising steps. The appeal stresses action over talk to relieve current hardship in cold weather.
Proclamation announces an election to be held on Tuesday February 3 1885 at usual voting precincts in each Douglas County township. Voters will select one Trustee, one Treasurer or Clerk, one Road Overseer per district, two Constables per township, and one additional constable in Wakaruss township. Sheriff S H Carman signs January 18 158.
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