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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1909

Page

4

Kansas Weather Forecast For Chicago Readers

Kansas forecast for Chicago predicts generally fair conditions tonight and on Thursday, with warmer temperatures tonight.

Chicago Kansas

Kemp Arrives as a Poetic Figure in American Scene

Local poet Harry Kemp will give a lecture next Tuesday evening February 23 at Fraternal Aid Hall to help cover a $125 deficit from a YMCA convention. Kemp, now widely recognized by reading writers, plans a distinct talk from his previous appearance here. Amusements note Hattie Howard at Bowersock Opera House on Friday February 19 with soprano voice, supported by Washburn Fine Arts training and a famous quartet, with tickets 25 35 50 cents on sale at Woodward & Co.

Harry Kemp United States Kemp Lawrence Hattie Howard Winifred Bowersock Opera House Topeka Madame Linde Souther Washburn Fine Arts the Wood Misses Pond Howard, and Messrs Pettijohn and Ramsey Woodwerd & Co Camera St. Joseph Llub Robert Sherman Rory Preases Agabond Presbyterian Mitchell Bowersock Lome

Wedding at Mr. Mustard home joins Elizabeth Mustard and Hugh Woodburn

A simple home ceremony united Miss Elizabeth Mustard and Mr. Hugh Woodburn of Cambridge Ohio with Rev J A Brush officiating. The bride wore Paris Mousseline and carried a shower bouquet as white roses and ferns enhanced the decor. The couple will reside in Cambridge after a week's stay here.

C. B. Mustard Elizabeth Mustard Hugh Woodburn Cambridge Ohio J. A. Brush United Presbyterian Church Paris

Mrs Varnum Hosts Ladies Aid Meeting at Home

Mrs Varnum and Mrs Kingsbury will entertain the Third division of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church at Mrs Varnum's home 1032 New Hampshire Street on Thursday.

Kansan's Choice poem available at Boughton's

A new poem by Harry Kemp titled A Kansan's Choice is on sale at Boughton's, 1025 Mass. street. Also notices urge buying GOc per dozen car- GOc items, an apprentice wanted, and a talk by Prof. Griffith on the Exhibition evenings.

Harry Kemp Boughton’s Mass Street A. Marks’ S Hick’s Green House Bell Phone Prof. Griffith

Prohibition Bill Targets Christian Science Practice in Kansas

A bill introduced by Rep W T Watson of Allen county seeks to repeal parts of existing law and would ban professional Christian Science practice in Kansas. The measure, assigned to the hygiene and public health committee, will be heard today at 1 PM with several Christian Scientists attending to testify.

Topeka W. T. Watson Allen County Kansas Committee On Hygiene and Public Health Waterson

Sale Offer of 100 Fancy Chiffon Taf Fetas

An offer is made for sale on Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20, for 100 pieces of Fancy Chiffon Taf fetas. The fabrics include Stripes Checks Pin Checks and Plain Taffetas along with related varieties.

Silk values offered to ladies of Lawrence at 49c yard

Herbert Bullene secured silks in New York for the Lawrence store. New display in the South window today features silks worth 60 to 75 cents per yard, with taftas and foulards at the same price.

Lawrence Herbert Bullene New York

Personal visits and travels across Kansas and nearby states

A stream of social notes lists Mrs. A. E. Little and Miss Annia Wight visiting in Kansas City, Rev. E. E. Stauffer in Kaosag i City, Prof. Olin Temple in Brownsville Texas, and others including Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson in Excelsior Springs and Miss Clara Bancroft judging a musical contest in Cherokee. Several residents plan weekend gatherings and visits with relatives or at Phi house events.

A. E. Little Kansas City Annia Wight P. F. Remington Will Hutson A. G. Kinesid Will Griese Winfield Kaos E. E. Stauffer Kaosagi City Stanley Reed Tope Olin Temple Brownsville Texas T. Gillespie Hiawatha Elmer Johnson Excelsior Springs Emma Martin Fred Williams J. D. Bowersock Topeka Pi Phi Sam Marks George Marshall Ralph Morrison Ray Clifford Clara Bancroft Cherokee Kans Albert Flintom W. J. Flintom Clare Cowley Columbus Sigma Chi Fraternal Aid Hall

Women Rush to Register in Busy City Hall Drive

Registration at city hall gains momentum as almost 100 women registered on Tuesday. Voters are urged to register for the upcoming primary and election. Men who voted last fall need not re register unless they moved. All women must re register unless they voted last spring and have not moved. Books close Friday at 10 p.m.

Brady Bills Aim to Improve Poor Farm System

Senator Brady proposes a Topeka bill allowing counties with 25000+ population to sell poor farms and invest in new or remodeled buildings. A second Brady measure targets jails and jailers to empower county commissioners to act if desired, following Commercial club recommendations. Fred L. Morris offers free land rent for three years to settlers in Kansas and Colorado regions with room for multiple families.

Brady Topeka Commercial Club Committee George Innes C. H.tucker A. Monroe Fred L. Morris Lawrence E National Bank Kansas San Luis Valley Colorado Serra Madre Old Mexico

Brummage Stricken With Smallpox at William Jewell

Word reaches here that Alpha Brummage athletic instructor at William Jewell College is very ill with smallpox. He is a former Kansas University football player and last year served as athletic director at Ottawa University. An epidemic is reported at William Jewell at this time.

K. U William Jewell College Alpha Brummage Brummage Ottawa University William Jewell

Body of Pap Johnson Interred at Oak Hill Cemetery

The body of Pap Johnson is interred today at Oak Hill cemetery. Frances Switzer's body is shipped to Nicodemus Kansas for burial. After the murder and self-inflicted death, public interest waned while people continued to visit the Undertaking establishment to view the bodies.

Johnson Oak Hill Com Oak Hill Cemetery Frances Switzer Nicodemus, Kans

Bobsled Mania Sweeps Town As Bruises Mount

Inclines thick with pleasure seekers last evening sparked a string of bobsled parties. Physicians report busy days dressing minor injuries from bobsled accidents while serious injuries remain few but noted. Literal ad lines for Raymond's Liquid Smoke and a litany of ice cream flavors pepper the column, reflecting local chatter and commerce.

Cleaning Off The Streets For Snow Remove

Street crews worked today to clear snow from roads to prevent heavy slush during thaw. Residents’ sidewalks long neglected are noted as needing attention. Tonight prayer meeting will discuss praying for colleges and schools led by Dr. Wilber, with all welcome. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Cushenberry dies and funeral held today. Entertainment and box supper at India School House Friday night February 19 program begins then.

India School House

Come to This Sale Come to This Sale

Dry goods and carpets advertised with large stocks and a spring display. The house touts first class goods and low prices for cash or 30 day credit, backed by an army of trained salespeople ready to assist shoppers.

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University of Kansas Raton Business Directory Attorneys-At-Law L. H. Menger Massachusetts Street Ralph E. Barnes PH. G W.Y. Stoxano Fh. Secon And Pasiatane T. Gillispie Cor Vt Warren Bellplanets Indiana KL. Chambers, M M. D Mess St Bones J. Simmons Mass BU Iealy MORSE M.D Woodward & Co G. W. Jones Suita A. A. Suilding Realdeuce Obto Street J. A Bechtel Kinssachu Teanee Street Bell J. Blair John GC. Rudolph Newsanta Fornhure Ivan Donnelly Bros New Hampshire Winthrop Sta WM. T. Sinclair Massachusetts Opera House Maas Eli i Oliver AgeNey Tachine Stanthay Mass St George A. Banks & Son Eastman Kodak St. Woodward & Co.'s Kodaks Bell Home Arctics Cher Wiedemann Hubbell Mussler C. S. Skilton Aspeetir The Kansas National Guards George Barker Microcoles Club Luther North Lewis Sigma Chi Fraternity Vic Johnson Thim Uavy Veuruury Zy Afatinee Hurd Pound Ream Home Book Co Smith S. A J. Eriksen Mass. St Atlas Building & Loan Association F. H Perkins L. A Tennessee Street Opera Furniture H. Jorgensen Buch Hertha Stewart Baldwin Christian Sclence Fountain Pen Store Fred Boyles Sterling Parker, Post Waterman Bolles Bladen A. Shley Farm T. W. Fergison Raymond’s Drug’ Store Big North Hoadley Innes, Bullene & Hackman Obortson Furniture Streit Bed Robertson Furniture Co Faxon-Newman Hilla Raymond Green Gate Wiedemakn’s Everlock the Washburn Opera Co Preventa Eleanor Sims Byrne Thatcher Nellie Pond Marjorie Village Vagabond Co Wiedemann’s Presbyterian Church Matthew Cushenberry Mother Hubbard
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