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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

2

Kansas Weather Report and Local Notices in Lawrence

Chicago and Lawrence publish a weather brief from the University of Kansas noting rain totals and wind with cold conditions ahead. The issue includes local notices on tax law commentary by J. D. Bowersock, advertisements for Raymond's Drug Store and Widdermann's varnish, and reports of a Union Club basketball game at Rainbow rink with detailed lineups. Also lists auctions, funeral notices, and the Atlas Building & Loan stockholders meeting.

University of Kansas

Personal News From Topeka and Kansas City

Purely personal notes list Fred Watson and Miss Annie Wight in Topeka and Kansas City respectively. Members and visitors include M G Manley pledging a sorority, Jerome Beatty taking a hatchet editor post in Hutchinson, and several residents traveling to Parsons Ellinwood Vinland and Chicago for visits and business.

Fred Watson Topeka Annie Wight Kansas City Hugh Blair M. G. Manley Texas W. R. Singleton Fresno Cal M. VanSquait Pi Theta Sigma B. F. Smith Parsons Jerome Jarak San Jose W. E. Hazen Oklaoma A. J. Anderson A. Monroe Lawrence Dora Mundy Amy Farrington D. G. Kennedy Vinland Court House Hatchinson Hutehinson Gazette A. Young Marry Nutehjiun Dora Robb Young Glen Millive Charles Decker A. C. Mitchell Stubbs Vera Brady J. L. Brady Chicago Willian Freimuth Looms Tunganoxie Kir Oltu Fischer Merle Parks Mona Eberle

Large crowd applauds Spanish pianist Rafeal Navas in Fraser Hall

A large audience heard Rafeal Navas the Spanish pianist from Wichita at Fraser hall last night. It was his first appearance there and the program featured movements not often performed. He received an ovation after the Preyer piece. Commissioners plan an adjourned session tomorrow to address three western road cases, the most important business before the board. An old town bulletin notes a series of local events and notices with sermons, tea, and a men’s meeting schedule. The issue also contains an ordinance No 396 levying provisional special assessments for alley grading and paving Rhode Island street west of Henry to Warren street with listed amounts and payment terms.

Rafeal Navas Wichita Fraser Hall Mr. Navas Moade Preyer Tas W. W. Bueh Bult Pururs Prof. Schwegler Lawrence Daily Journal Rhode Island Street Henry Street Warren Street Ciy of Lawrence Kansas

Whittemore Drowned After Suicide Attempt at Waterville

Gordon Whittemore University student in Lawrence who previously attempted suicide died by drowning near Waterville Kansas. He rode to the river about 2 pm tied his horse and walked to ice cut area where Mrs Yetty spotted trouble. His hat floated on the water and the body was recovered after a lengthy search. Friends recall he had not been right for some time and overwork may have harmed his health.

Gordon Whittemore Watervile Kans Whittemore Waterville Lawrence Yetty

Local School Books and Sporting Goods Services

Books for grade and high school new term on shelves. Books bought sold and exchanged at Home Book Co 919 Mass St. Sporting goods available. Smith's News Depot offers items you are looking for.

Home Book Co Mass Sporting Goods Smith’s News Depot Boyles

Mrs Crowe's Evening Delights Lawrence Audience

Talented Lawrence woman Mrs Frederick Crowe presented a notable program at Maskell Institute last night. In the chapel room she explained Indian customs and illustrated her talk with secrets on the piano, drawing a good crowd and earning praise for her exceptional musical gifts.

Lawrence Haskell Frederick Wne Maskell Institute Crowe Sereetious

Moore resigns as manager at Lawrence Brick Plant

Sam Moore resigns from his position at the Lawrence Witrified Brick and Tile Co effective February 1. Charles Elwell will succeed him as manager and will move into the role, leaving his traveling salesman duties for the American Concrete Plaster Co.

Sam Moore Lawrence Lawrence Witrified Brick & Tile Co Charles el Moore Elwell American Conient, Plaster Co

Knights of Columbus Lodge Opens in Lawrence

Lawrence welcomes a new Catholic fraternal lodge the Knights of Columbus with installation set for Saturday January 30 The first degree will be performed then with second and third degrees on Washingtons Birthday Father Eckard leads the group and Fraternal Aid hall is expected to host the event The Topeka state degree team will perform the degree work and charter membership is projected at over fifty with rapid growth anticipated

Lawrence Knights of Columbus Washington Father Eckard Topeka Knights of Columbus Lodge Christopher Columbus America

Mortgage fees exceed trolley line in Kansas county record

Kansas City and Kansas Southwestern Railway mortgage filed with the register of deeds shows a 1225 fee, but larger recording fees were paid on mortgages for Union Paville and Rock Island lines. The electric line mortgage required full manual transcription, not a bound book form. Also notices invite readers to view irrigated land properties and attend social events, with bar admission news and theatre plans in Lawrence.

Register of Deeds’ Office Kansas City & Kansas Southwestern Railway Company Union Paville Rock Island Carnegie Trust Company

Schools Change Monday In Regular Term Start

The second regular term in grade and high schools begins Monday morning after graduation exercises in the eighth grades. The University term starts a week from Monday, labeled quiz week for college students. Mrs J C Hornsby near town suffered a stroke yesterday, thought mild with possible recovery.

Thesbian Club Stages Third Performance at Opera House

The Thespian club of the University presented its play The Climbers for the third time last night at Buwersuck Opera House. Attendance and show were splendid with plans for another spring production. Ed Parsons features an attractive window display showcasing new jewelry designs.

Thespian Club The Clinbers Buwersuck Opera House Thespians Ed Parsons Nevwest

Reverend Sheldon Ends University Speaking Tour

Reverend Sheldon, visiting Lawrence from Topeka, concluded a week of talks at the University. Journal reporters found the talks favorable, praising the students and host campus environment. Sheldon anticipated returning to Topeka this week while noting the University’s strong reception.

Gas supply steadies after winter scare in Lawrence

Local Lawrence residents recall a severe natural gas disruption during the harsh winter. A mid crisis repair was completed quickly, enabling meters and pipes to be restored and gas service to remaining homes. Officials reassure the supply is more than sufficient for local needs as the season shifts. In other news, a 1908 wallpaper sale advert announces 1-3 off patterns at Hume Book Co. 919 Mass. St, with stock updates from the North Lawrence Stock Yards run by James Gill.

Lawrenty Pathe Praise Fur Company Tas Heen Lawrence Lawrence Las Ae Reyer Hume Book Co Mass

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