Blackmar to Lecture at University Winter Series
Professor Frank W. Blackmar of the University of Kansas will lecture here in January to advanced economics classes. He is a renowned instructor, leads a strong department, and has shaped KU’s western prestige since 1889. He will also give popular talks and has published extensively in economics and history.
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Frank W. Blackmar
University of Kansas
Blackmar
United States
John Hopkins
B. T. Ely
Woodburn
Turner
Charles Robinson
Free State
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Northwestern insures: net cost comparisons for Lawrence policies
A.J. Griffin advertises Northwestern life policies in Lawrence with over two hundred existing plans. J.R. Griggs, district agent, asserts equal or better net costs versus rivals and offers wholesale rates on single orders. W.M. Bennett invites orders by mail to Jackson block in Lawrence and lists service areas and coal types.
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Northwestern
Lawrence
J. R. Griggs
Dist. Agt
W. M.1
Bennett
Jackson Block
Lawrence, Kansas
Telephone directory corrections and rates notice prompt
Copy for January issue urges reporting name changes and numbers to the chief operator by Jan 4. It notes 400 residents lack phone access and lists business and residence rates and a contact number for more information. Coal deliveries offered by C L Edwards on Warren Street with phone 687 white.
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Warren Street
White
University of Kansas students return to town for term
Lawrence shows hundreds of KU students resuming after holidays with trains bringing them back into town. The deaf and dumb institute basketball squad from Olathe will visit KU Friday in the college gym, while Haskell Indians come Thursday. Funeral services were held for J T Merys. burial at Oak Hill followed in the afternoon. Classifieds note rooms for rent and sale, dental services, and local ads from Dr Wheeler and Raymond’s drug store.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Olathe
College Gymnasium
Haskell Indians
J.T. Merys
South Kentucky Street
R. Cordley
Oak Hill Cemetery
Marie Sinclair
Mauvot St. Joseph Convent
Dubuque
Iowa
Lome
Mary Dudley
Leavenworth
Cecil Leland
el Dorado
Pickens & Myers coal yard renamed Wickens & Siler in Lawrence
The Lawrence coal and wood yard at New York and Qualey streets will hereafter operate under Wickens & Siler. The firm stocks fuel for prompt delivery and lists Telephne No 16. Also notes services from Topeka Renovating Co and Aetna Life Insurance agents, local business updates, and winter supply messages.
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New York and
Qualey Streets
Pickens & Myers
Wickens & Siler
Lawrence
Telephne No
O. D. Pickens
F. W. Siler
Real estate transfers list Baldwin properties and buyers
Henry Humbert transfers lot 8. east 2 cents of 89 High Street to Bailey Trobbs Mercantile Co for 1300. Henry Bailey and wife sell to W T Jacobs on 12-14-19 for 31500. Sarah A Jewett et al sell nw quarter and ne y of sw quarter on 11-18-19 for 24500. I Marvell and wife deed 1/3 interest to George E Smith on 3-15-20 for 4000.
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Henry Humbert
Bailey Trobbs Mercantile Co
High Street
Baldwin
Henry Failey
W T. Jacobs
Sarah A. Jewett
C. Rohrer
Ney
I. Marvell
Geore E. Smith
Fire protection push spurs new exits after Chicago blaze
City council moved to force fire escapes on all buildings with new exits to protect theatre patrons. In Kansas, the university girls beat Slagkell Institute 36 to 6 in a season opener. Also note on fresh photo supplies and six percent loans offered by Alfre Whitman at Eldridge House.
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Chicago
University of Kansas
Slagkell Institute
Waskell
Winter Weather Grips City With Record Low
A wintry spell lasts through the weekend with downtown thermometers hitting zero for the first time this season and a morning reading near ten degrees above zero. Northeast winds persist as bright sun returns and a half inch of snowfall accumulates overnight.
The Game Keeper at Hover sock’s Opera House
Amusements column notes The Game Keeper featuring Thos J Smith and a strong company at Hover sock’s Opera House on Monday January 4 2004. Also mentions shooting gear repair at Rutter’s 14 E Henry St and other local items.
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Rutter's Repair Shop
E. Henry Street
Rey Loring
Lawrence social notes mark holidays and travels
Local residents report engagements departures and visits across Lawrence and neighboring towns. Mrs Learnard, Mr Learnard, and friends travel to Memphis and Kansas City. A Yule thimble party hosted by Mrs Carruth gathers about thirty guests. Numerous residents attend weddings, lectures, and meetings in Topeka Kansas City and Chicago.
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W. H. Carruth
O. E. Learnard
Forrest Cochran
Racine
Wis
Irma Levy
St. Mary's
Lillian Urbansky
N. H. Ainsworth
Iola
Lawrence
L. D. Kirk
C. W. Smith
Garnett
TP. P. Lester
Colorado
A. J. Phillips
Helen Gill of
Wintland
el Dorado
Mary GH
I. L. Pennington
Celia Penningtton
Altamont
Kansas
Fheodore Voelker
Alma Poehler
Sundres
California
Deore Davies
Topeka
Edna Dicker
Kansas City
Missing items and local notices on Sigel road
Lost two feather beds and bedding between No 6 school house and Thacher bridge on Sigel road. Libi era reward. Wanted 50 or 75 shocks corn fodder close in and small stack of wheat straw. See A L Guffo Funnel lumber yard.
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Thacher Bridge
Sigel Road
Johbn W. Willey
B.B
A. L. Guffo
Funnel
Additional Fire Escapes and Other Protection Prepared
Planning for safety at the Lawrence opera house leads to two street exits and a new fire escape with a roof to floor platform. A second escape will be added at a suitable location and doors will be kept unlocked during performances to ensure patrons can exit safely.
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Lawrence Opera House
Jhe
Louth
One System Favored by Lawrence Businessmen
Over the past week many business leaders in Lawrence publicly favor a single telephone system, while others privately oppose both options. Notables named include James Donnelly and A A Spaulding among others. Hutchings & Young dissolve partnership. Young to run from Fitch stand. Also notes on stenography lessons, fire drill, local shops, and county commissioners routine work. Potatoes and groceries offered at McKenzies store 1301 Kentucky Street.
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Lawrence
Prvate
James Donnelly
Spaulding
Vinefros
FL Hughes
B. L. Rewhinds
W. A. Guenther
A. L. Knight
Bo J. Woodward
Carl Phillips
W. F. Maren
Bo B. Wagestatt
Ub Iings
Patriotic Orders Install Officers At Grand Army Hall
A large crowd attended the public installation of newly elected officers of local patriotic orders at Grand Army hall last Saturday. Gen J N Robarts served as muster officer with W G Fearing as marshal and Mrs Emma Wall installed as circle officer assisted by Mrs Paul Learnard as conductor. The event highlighted by the ladies' flag drill and remarks by Mrs S J Churchill. County official Jack Parnell transported $50 000 in bonds for the Bridge Street river project to Topeka for registration.
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Grand Army Hall
Patriotic Orders
J. N. Robarts
W. G. Fearing
Murphy
W. B.C
Petty
Emma Wall
Paul Learnard
Dalton
Plano
Lawrence Circle No. 75
Lawrence Chele
Grand Army of Te Republic
Jack Parnell
Bridge Street
Topeka
Power Behind the Throne at Bowerlock Opera House
Last season’s great success returns with Natherine Willard and Edwin Caldwell in Theo dore Kremer’s drama The Power Behind the Throne. A twenty-five member company, lavish costumes, elaborate scenery, affordable prices from 25c to 1.50. Tickets at Woodward & Co. Drug Store.
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Natherine Willard
Indward C. White
Theodore Kremer
Edwin Caldwell
Woodward & Co. Drug Store
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