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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1906
Page
3
Local ads reveal a big reduction on gas heaters at Ohio Natural Gas Supply House 730 Mass St to make room for spring gas ranges. The note lists related services from Rug gell Sparks Co and several neighborhood businesses offering gas fittings, stoves, lamps, and coal.
United States to Desire Friand, Walter Howell to J W Shaw, William C Miller to James P Burke, Addison Watson to John S Tough, M B Baule to Addison Watson, Overbrook Creamery to Continental Creamery, Lewis W James to Trostese of Baldwin First Presbyterian Church. Documents list parcel descriptions, routes and consideration amounts.
A Topeka weather expert denies ground hogs in Kansas while a Lawrence man cites a ground hog skin as proof of their presence. Hults claims to have killed one on Dutles farm three years ago during ground hog day, describing a sunlit shadow and a dramatic reaction.
Classified notice advertises a dyeing and cleaning service at Lawrence Paptatorium located at 12 W. Warrenstedt offering a neat appearance for a monthly rate of $1.50. Phone contact listed as 566.
Georie Forest Johnson a senior engineer plans to finish his work at spring term end. G W Jacobs discusses shop betterment for Santa Fe railroad shops. Edward G Bourne of Yale University speaks next Sunday about America and the Spanish Empire at Frazer hall chapel. E G Kaler visits from Santa Fe line. Raymond’s Meat Smoker advertises meat processing.
Rev L C Wilson known as the Billings Lecturer presents the second talk in a series at the Unitarian church at 7 30 p m Tonight topic is The organized life of the Unitarian church The speaker aims to explain Unitarianism and its global role inviting all to attend and learn rather than rely on prejudiced views Cards of various local buildings and institutions are advertised along with bakery bread products mentioned at a local shop
Kansas City and Chicago briefs show cattle sales and prices with steers from 100 to 108.00, cows from 1.40 to 4.75, hogs 60 to 70 cents, and wheat futures May at 72 percent, July 76, Sept 75. Prices for corn, timothy, and butter listed with mixed quality grades and deliverable dates.
A long list of Lawrence residents and visitors, including Albert Melander of Kansas City and Mim Katherina Migialro of Le compton, were in town or traveling between Lawrence, Kansas City, Topeka, and nearby towns. Many attended events, visits, and social gatherings, with accompanying notes on travel to Rogersville and Portland and civic activities in Lawrence.
The Seventh annual reunion of Company H Twentieth Kansas was held February 3 with about forty attendees. Veterans recalled the 1860s era fighting at the outposts and discussed regimental organization while honoring officers and planning a Spanish War monument. Notables included Maj. Martin, Capt. Krause, and many former company members. A banquet at the Kansas National Guard armory featured toasts and reminiscences.
Wilb and Jian Dyson have acquired firms and plan to relocate to Colorado soon. Members of the Grant Towship Protective Association and locals gathered at a neighbor's home for a pleasant gathering with baskets and a nice supper. Gifts were given to Mr and Mrs Will and Mr and Mrs James, and everyone wished them prosperity and happiness in their new home. C E Porter invites, noting New Howe Sewing machine is among the best, with repairs available at 015 Massachusetts Street.
The committee of the second district, Nag, is convening in Kaosag City to discuss plans for candidate selection and related actions. The meeting aims to set procedures and determine the committee’s course.
Mabel Paige stars in The Old Homestead at Cory Corners Opera House Tuesday. The troupe, chosen by Str Thompson, promises natural performances. Wizard of Oz comes to Rowerseck Opera House Thursday the 5th for a celebrated vaudeville spectacle. Seidel advertises Lawrence’s largest meat trade, offering prime cuts at 193.
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