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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
3
Auction listings from Chicago with mentions of Kansas fair weather and a late night sale. The item notes include a weather section imitating a jugR style, a district school event at Congregational Church set for February 26, and various local business plugs. An obituary/advertising tone weaves through, with medical and Undertaking Co. notices and a Dr. Sarah E Carrothers reference.
A bustling auction drew a full house as high bids topped many items. A 17 jewel Waltham railroad watch sold for $1, and a belt buckle went for $1 while bidders resold later for profit. The Gustafson store sale is expected to continue daily. Charles E. Sutton plans a Berkshire stockmen event March 4 with a march 3 smoker at the Merchants Athletic building. J E Stringer returns to Lawrence amid local chatter about statehood and rival suitors.
A newspaper note reports cold hints with heavy clouds and stiff wind signaling winter mood. The piece ends with a practical business sign off for J E H Reding Practically Eye Ear Nose Throat services and Fraternal Aid Blog hours and phone.
Society notes describe informal gatherings hosted by Mrs. Lizzie Read and Mrs. H B Bullene with guests at addresses on Verment Street and Lawrence venues. Events feature anniversaries at Mr. and Mrs Wood Color home, No Name club celebrations with colonial silver spoons, German song, and a three course supper. A marriage license was issued to A J Armstrong and Ruth Fleenor of Douglas County.
Fragmentary notice describes beauty parlors and hair related services on a city street. Mentions Mrs Nelle and Miss Pace with unclear addresses and service details. Lacks full names, dates, or locations due to damaged text.
The item mentions a concert planned by New England Spinsters at Plymouth, with dates and venue notes. It notes repair and recovery efforts at a Curl teacher, and lists local names including W. L. Poulins and Abe Wolfson with a Mass street address.
Spring is near and garden planners are urged to act. Barteldes Seed Co offers the widest selection of garden and yield seeds in the West with a catalogue available on request. Barteldes Fuel Co lists SOL Massachusetts St Lawrence Kans. Parkers Meat Market advertises ham at 15 cents a pound.
Names of residents and visitors travel to Kansas City Topeka and nearby towns for theater visits dances and social events. Individuals include J W from Tupels B Penks M Bloom Madame Butterfly viewing plans Jules Gillam Reynolds and many others attending the Tivoli dance and a Beta party with Fraternal Aid ball impending.
Well known Lawrence man Peter McCurdy died yesterday in Colorado Springs after a long illness. A message from Colorado reported his death with funeral arrangements to be announced locally. He was widely known in Lawrence and survived by relatives, with details pending.
A reported domestic incident ends with an injury after a person slips near a staircase. The account mentions an individual named Jeely Wal and Lovent leading to a head injury with confusion in the narrative. Police or medical responders are not clearly described.
A fragmented high school season ends as the school basketball team disbands to prioritize academics. Remaining players will devote time to studies while alternate players pursue continuing play within school guidelines.
Lawrence committee held a meeting in Ray 28 Fraternal Aid hall to discuss a proposition for securing a fund with aims to encourage enterprises in Lawrence. The progress shows details not yet developed enough for public release.
The YMCA basketball team defeated KU junior seniors by 44 to 16 to claim the Lawrence Basketball League title. Earl Russell and Si Smith appeared in police court this morning, each fined 5 dollars and 50 cents. Lecompton and Endura High Schools to play tonight at the YMCA gymnasium.
The official board extended the call to Dr. M. E. Netherent to serve another year and he has accepted. Prof. Lucien Blake will lecture this evening at the University. Blake formerly lived here. Theodore Pine’s North Lawrence grocery store failed and was sold yesterday due to bankruptcy. Special prices at Fred W. Fein's for Capitol Plus mantles as advertised.
Dr. G. A. Hamman, a specialist in diseases of the eye ear nose and throat, announces glasses fitting services and a new office above the Dick Drag Store.
Navier assigns all debts due to T F Ping and T Pino to John Selig as trustee. All accounts payable to the firms are to be paid to Selig. The notice identifies Selig as trustee and directs payment accordingly.
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