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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
4
The piece recalls a severe winter storm with vivid details of wind and cold and notes animal suffering was limited. It then pivots to a promotional aside for Eaton-Hurlbut writing papers and post cards, inviting readers to visit Boughton's at 1025 Mass. St. for these goods.
A local shop announces an eight day sale offering two 25 percent discounts to reduce stock of framed pictures and picture mouldings and encourage quick purchases.
January 1908 broke a 41 year record with the least rainfall and cloudiness. Mean temperatures were well above average, with high 58 and low 29, rainfall minimal, wind across all directions frequent, and overall clear skies most days. No fogs occurred during the month.
First Baptist Church hosts morning worship at 10 30 with Ezekiel's First Vision and an evening service at 7 30 on Varieties of Confession. Bible school at 12, Young People's meeting at 6 30, prayer Wednesday 7 30. German M E Church at New York and Berkeley streets offers Sunday school at 10 30 and services at 11 00 and 7 45. At Tipom Mrs Chambers, a capable declaimer, will read and perform songs with her husband. orchestra and choir will participate. pastor A A Hoss invites all.
The North Lawrence United Brethren First Methodist Episcopal Church North Lawrence Church of Christ Unitarian Plymouth Congregational Trinity Church Christian Science United Presbyterian Christian Church and First Baptist report Sunday school times worship sermons and special meetings led by pastors and guest speakers with activities for youth Endeavor YPC and choir along with Salvation Army and Young People groups details include sermon topics miracles Pilate's Question and The Hands of Christ along with musical offerings and hymn numbers.
In Boyville, Chief Charles Greenlees arrested Joe Bishop for disturbing the peace after he washed another boy's face with snow. The intended trial was halted as city officers rushed to a skating event, leaving Joe's fate hanging until ice clearance.
The city enjoyed skating as a cold snap drew crowds to the ice after a day of bad weather. A party of about fifty students formed a club with merchants supplying stocking caps, as crowds lined the rink and faced brisk conditions.
The report claimed Prof. Hodder denied leaving KU. he did not fully deny and hinted at considering Tulane University but could not confirm timing. University officials and staff express regret at a potential departure. Also mentions new post cards and Boughton's store ad for eye, ear, nose and throat specialist Hamman offering glasses and an office over Dick Drug Store.
Sugar cured trams and skinned meat offered at 12e a pound cash. Phones listed as both lines for 1023 Mass street.
A brief notice announces the inauguration of a February sale touted for strong value and broad interest, aiming to surpass the January sale in appeal and offerings.
The Suit Department announces advance Spring styles for Ladies Suits Jackets Net Waists and Skirts from a Metropolitan stock at twenty five percent less than Kansas City prices. Inspect the line and be welcomed regardless of status. Black Voile Skirts are now in stock. The Clean up Sale of 1907 Suits Skirts and Waists continues with Children’s Coats and Bonnets available.
The shop promotes a wide range of linens including muslins sheetings long cloths cambrics towels and crashes from Flanders Germany Scotland and Ireland. It touts new spring white goods laces and embroideries with February special values and money saving prices.
An old advertisement highlights wash goods in full bloom with new dress linens Irish dimities and lace curtains. It markets carpet trade and lace curtain businesses and notes a home journal patterns line with a claim of being the sole agent for wholesale or specific brands.
Edward T. Riling, attorney for Vaneil, filed a district court libel suit seeking 25000 damages against the World and W C Simons. The action alleges the newspaper libeled Franche Owens by tying her to Vaneil. Simons pledges truthfulness and readiness to respond as months of information may surface.
The Four O clockes met this afternoon with Lila Atkinson. Informal dances and garden parties fill the week as University Band entertained at Fraternal Aid hall and Phi Gam house hosts. Mrs Tolbert’s kitchen shower honors an upcoming wedding to Will Edgar of Olathe with a large, decorative party backdrop and prizes. Miss Phipps to receive piano pupils at 023 Ohio Street.
Weather notes predict a stormy February with multiple storm periods from January into mid February bringing rain snow blizzards and temperature swings. Earthquakes may occur around specific dates and periods of high energy storms and shifting barometer are forecast. The Topeka bar association meeting commends The Kansas Lawyer law school publication and urges support.
Floyd Finch broke through the ice while skating on the river but escaped unharmed after being pulled from the water by Delbert Morrison. Othel Geitz, child of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Geitz, died at their Topeka home and will be buried Monday in Oak Hall cemetery. M. B. Ray assumes charge of Union Pacific stock yards offering free use of yards and scales for farmers and stockmen, with shipments to Kansas City prices. Phone 566.
An ad copy urges trying a Black Bear and notes Dr. Sarah Be. Carrothers, a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy under founder A T Still. It lists office hours 9 to 12 and 3 to 5 at 913 Masc. Bt with stake, and mentions office hours.
Classified notice seeking H Reding to practice limited to eye ear nose throat care. Treats catarrh and its results. Office hours until 5. Phone 613.
Public notice of a traveling medium Mme Celester, promising reliable business advice and marriage timing, including names and dates. She claims to reunite lovers, settle quarrels, and offers confidential consultations from morning until 9 p.m. Location listed as Lawrence Trouse with contact 131.
The city council praises the work room now in prime condition and urges a new matting. The Associated Charities will donate a mat or cash contributions to fund it, urging Lawrence residents to act before Monday night to place the mat before occupancy resumes.
Young colored men convened at Dr. J Kenner's office to form the Young Men's Republican club. W C Brown elected temporary chairman and Wm Douglas temporary secretary. The group voted to permanentize the temporary setup and pledged support for W R Stubbs for governor. The president aims to have the club ready by the next meeting.
Kansas University basketball team crushed Manhattan Aggies 50 to 12 last night with McCune and Woodward starring. Ferris performed well for the Aggies as Henry Ashley of the Kansas City Athletic Club refereed. In the opening game J U Juniors beat Business College 39 to 8. The Thew trial drew little interest with sparse telephone calls and a four hour jury wait reported last year. Professor Bisehoff will hold a spiritualistic meeting at Fraternal Aid Hall on Wednesday February 5 with doors at 7 relock and promises of music and an engaging program.
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