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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
4
The notice lists a 33 1 3 percent sale on all china, claims on fresh meat with no preservatives, and requests next orders. It advertises Searles Bros with phone contact, Wiedemann's peanuts, Smith's News Depot sweater vents and frames, a $1 safety razor, local repair work, quilting orders before Feb 1, and Bellphones 1627 with Callahan & Anderson. It also promotes engraved business cards and the Briar pipes, plus alarm clocks at Hester's.
An advertisement list notes Bil lie Williamson's Baby Ribbon cigars at 5 cents and the Sterling Fountain pen as a clean standard. It invites readers to visit Boyles at 725 Maia St and try Wiedemann’s oyster fries. Also mentions a 1907 stockholder meeting for Griffin Ice Co. in Lawrence Kansas and a marriage license for William H. Shaffenfield and Alice M. Macey. Money to loan on farm and city property offered by Morrison Lem on 744 Mass St.
An advertisement from W J Francisco and Sons touts first class horses at their barn and emphasizes rubber tired cigs with priority telephone ordering and prompt call responses. It urges readers to give a trial.
Despite snow and sleet a fair audience welcomed Maude Fealy in The Illusion of Beatrice a three act cozy comedy at Bowersock Opera House. The cast included Maude Fealy Blanche Douglas Cora Christensen Jack Webster Harrington Reynolds and Tim with strong staging and lively period tone. Local notices advertise stationery orange ice street clothing and services from City Pantatorium Wiedemann’s Howe Bakery and Lawrence Transfer Co.
Sealed bids due by noon Friday for four buildings on lots at Warren and New Hampshire streets behind the People's Bank. Separate bids for three small buildings, the double building, the cottage, and the large barn. Purchasers must remove by April. Information on purchase of buildings provided. no foundations accompany structures.
Gov. A P Riddle of Minneapolis addressed a large audience at the Fraternal Aid Hall guiding the new Central Fraternal Association of Lawrence. The group seeks to unite fraternal societies for mutual advancement and curb rivalries with monthly public events and 3000 local members anticipated.
The Twentieth Kansas United States Volunteer Infantry Association accepts Camp Louis A Craig Philippines Army invitation to hold its reunion with the eighth annual national reunion in Kansas City next August. Lt F J Frank named assistant secretary to coordinate Kansas reunion plans and Gen Frederick Kunslow named honorary member. attendance expected from Camp Craig and the Army of the Philippines.
Henry R. Sorman was buried today in Oak Hill cemetery after arriving from California where he died. Lawrence residents remember him as a good man who endured lifelong pain from a railroad accident fifteen years ago that claimed most of his family.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for floral offerings and kindness after the burial of Jane W. William's son. A suffragist meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Sears home 44 Kentucky Street to discuss the situation and plan the campaign. All suffragists are invited to be present.
Chas Elwell recalls Kingston a year ago as a growing West Indies town built by English hands with massive expensive buildings. He warns losses will be heavy if repairs are needed. Gustafson prefers small repair tasks while leaving orders for Chan and A Stevens.
A fragmented report notes a prominent figure attending an annual meeting in Kansas City and Waterville. It mentions past residence in Lawrence and Witluisiae, with expectations of positive community influence despite limited current involvement.
The L. L. Kilng Mercantile Co announces pile of goods from Smyrna and Axminster rugs to Seth Thomas clocks and Rogers silverware with small down payments and monthly installments. Wolf's Book Store invites inquiries. MWA camp plans dances at U. U. F hall starting January 22 with Semmer's Orchestra.
The regular January teachers examination will be held in this city on Friday and Saturday January 25 and 26 starting at 8 o'clock. County Superintendent C. C. Bowman urges all examinees to be on hand. The Journal notes ongoing promotions in letterheads and envelopes with low charges for quality work. Dr. Sarah E. Carrothers osteopath physician lists residence and office at 1006 Rods Inlead wre.
Fragmented ad copy lists heating and pump services, fabric and clothing sales, doctors and shops, and a print shop offering estimates. Contains garbled names, addresses, and promotional lines with references to a Great Sacrifice Sale and various products like shirts and lace.
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