Legacy of a Douglas County Resident Ends in Funeral
William Denis of Douglas County dies at home five miles southeast of town after a brief illness. Born December 23, 1822, he leaves a wife, two sons James and George of Lawrence, three daughters Mrs Olliy Gallagher Milford Mo Mrs Oliv ishby Excelsior Springs and another married daughter in Ogden Utah. Funeral at the home conducted by Rev. Pierson of the Friends church, burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Also reports a separate accident involving Paul Hurd, son of J We Hard, who was thrown from a horse with concussion of brain.
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Mr. Dennis
Dennis
James
George Dennis
Lawrence
Mes
Olliy Gallagher
Milford
Oliv [Ishby
Excelsior Springs
Ogden
Utah
Oscar Cox
Eust
Pierson
The
Friends Church
Oak III Cemetery
Harris with the Orient
W A Harris a former U S senator from Kansas joins the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad executive committee. He will oversee stand and townsite interests and bring long railroad experience from Union Pacific and Indian reservation lands work. He also manages the American Shorthorn Breeders association for a year.
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W. A. Harris
United States
Kansas
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad
Pacific Coast of
Mexico
Harris
Union Pacifi
Union’ Pacific
Here
Denver
Filipino Exhibit at St Louis Fair Reaches Lawrence
A fragment from a Lawrence listing notes a Filipino exhibit for the St Louis world’s fair passing through town in two full cars. It mentions native boats, mahogany and bamboo goods, dental services, a barber school fundraiser on January 22, coal and hosiery ads, and local merchants promoting magazines and coal products.
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Lawrence
Test of net cost life insurance and stock sale
The message touts comparing net costs of life insurance policies from Northwestern with others in Lawrence. It also announces a liquidation of a stock of fancy work at cost, offering bargains on fabrics and household items, with ordering by phone or in person.
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Aetna Life
M.D. Greenlee
Dist. Ag T. Merchants National Bank
Northwestern
Lawrence
D. RB. Grigas
Theis
Lages
Bargaias
Haskell Wins Two Gates In City Doubleheader
In a K U gym doubleheader Saturday Haskell girls beat the high school 17 to 11 while Haskell middle weights defeated the high school boys 12 to 7. Portia Losey led the girls with strong captaincy as the Indians rallied. About 150 spectators attended and a reception followed. the girls travel to Kansas City Kansas high school Friday evening.
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K. U. Gymnasium
Haskell
Portia Losey
Kansas City, Kansas
K. O Gymnasium
Lawrence social notices span weekend visit and weddings
Lawrence residents business and social life noted with visits to Leavenworth and California. Marshal Harry Place returned for eighteenth anniversary, families plan Texas and Kansas gatherings, a north Lawrence wedding at 258 Lincoln Street, and multiple local socials, meetings, and travel.
Tugker Practical Vs At Valley Forge Romantic Drama
William L. Roberts new romantic drama At Valley Forge is a New York success. Maurice Freeman, a young romantic actor, headlines the Bowersock opera house on Monday January 1. Freeman is remembered for his work with top companies. The supporting cast is carefully chosen and the production is complete in every respect. Coal delivered in good condition at low cash prices by Col Edwards, Warren Street, Phone 687.
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Valley Forge
William L. Roberts
New York
Maurice Freeman
Bowersock Opera House
Freeman
Co I. Edwards
Warren Street
Weather Makes Pleasant Real Estate Transfers Shine
Yesterday's mild weather drew crowds to enjoy the sun and breeze as real estate transfers moved forward. Francis Cole to Rhoda and W.. N. L. Wood to John V. Futziell. Denis Moll and wife to Fred W. Eunora. Arthur and Sophia Emery to Cornelia V. Wherry. Morgan to Graves details and prices recorded as buyers and drivers used the fine day to view properties and complete settlements.
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Francis
P. Morgan
James Graves
Dearborn Street
Haldwin
Denis Moll
Fred W
Arthur
Sophia Emery
Corenelia V
Associated Charity Meeting Postponed At Watkins Building
The Associated Charities postpone meetings to be held in the basement of the Watkins tank building tomorrow evening. Prof. Smith discusses the new money law and Prof. Merwin speaks on industrial education. All invited to attend.
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Atiag Building and Conn. Association
Lawrence Kansas
Association
Lawrence
Kansas
P.al
Associated Charities
Watkins Tank
Atelock
Smith
Merwin
A Good Start Made
Visiting friends in Lawrence for a few days. Miss Nora Belden spent Sunday at her DeSoto home. Eclipse Whist club guests of Mr and Mrs J A Keeler. Agnes Hanson returned from Topeka where she visited Mrs Katherine O Belly. Emil and Carl Olson came back from a two week southern state trip. W A Squires of Leavenworth visited for Sunday. Arthur Beiga of Leavenworth spent the day in city on business.
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F. A.A
Grand Island
Neb
Nettie Hodge
Frank Smith
North Side
Lincoln Street
O.T. Deever
North Lawrence
Hone
Ajl
Meredith
Baptist
IL Koepsel
Kansas City
M. EB
John Weaver
Weaver
Ed Harris
Lecompton
Lawrence
Frank Tread
WH Hous
J. W. Gilmore
Savanah
Georgia
M. G. Manley
FE. W. Barteldes
Chicago
Max Wilhelmi
Missouri
Mabel Lighter
New York Street
Will Newman
Perry
Topeka
Kansas College Athletic Conference
Forestine Wright
Baldwin
Nora Belden
DeSoto
Eclipse Whist Club
J. A. Keeler
Agnes Hanson
Katherine O' Belly
Emil
Carl Olson
W. A. Squires
Leavenworth
Arthur Beiga
Republicans Begin Douglas County Roosevelt Hoch Club Start
Republicans of Lawrence met Saturday to begin organizing a Douglas county Roosevelt and Hoch club. Dr. Carl Phillips elected president, George A. Flory secretary. Vice presidents to be chosen from wards and townships to organize precincts. A public meeting will be held next week with invited speakers from outside the county. The group aims to become a powerful county political organization.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Roosevelt and Hoch Club
Clu
Carl Phillips
George A. Flory
University of Kansas recital announced for tomorrow
Miss Mary Wood Chase repeats her recital at North College with admission by course ticket or single admission, while Professor Haworth leads a drive for state university mining school funding. A large funeral crowd gathered for Chester Akers at his home, burial at Maple Grove cemetery. Urban locals report colt accident, and a concert program promises an excellent entertainment tonight. News notes mention Kaw River Lodge fundraising, Jess Harper’s assault warrant, OMe Brooks fined for carrying a concealed weapon, and local social updates.
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Mary Wood Chase
North College
Col Vulcan to Rise in Alabama Exhibit Palace
A colossal 50 foot Vulcan statue will symbolize Alabama iron industry in the Palace of Mines and Metallurgy. Modeled by G Moretti, the plaster form weighs about 200000 pounds while final iron statue weighs around fifty tons. Cost is about 850000 raised by subscriptions. Alabama plans mineral and product exhibits alongside the statue as a centerpiece in a 32 by 62 foot space.
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Vulcan
Alabama
Palace of Mines and Metallurgy
New York Harbor
Scraps Book Brings Record £2500 At Auction
A vellum manuscript of over 600 years with 190 leaves and 276 miniatures sold at Messrs Southby’s for £2500 from Rev Walter Sneyd’s collection. The tiny four and three quarter by three inch book depicts monk life with grotesque figures and contains a monk at golf and conjuring scenes. Bidding opened at £200 and reached £2500.
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Quaritch
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