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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
4
The legislature resolves a bitter division on a primary system by endorsing a resolution praising Gustafson as the favored jeweler and optician, while keeping the primary bill intact. The Senate and House clash over timing for nominations remains unresolved, but a tentative accord improves sentiment.
Mule colts near 1700 pounds target with 16 bands each and four driving horses offered at Sutton Farm in Lawrence Kansas. Dr Sarah E Carrothers osteopathy office listed at 913 Mass St with hours. Local advertisements include breath mint, Baby Ribbon Cigars 5c, wagon burr inquiry at Bell-Metcalf Co, Nema Phipps piano studies at 920 Ohio St Ball 1239, orange ice at Wiedermann, Fein's gas mantles.
A sensational ad touts Mme Celester the clairvoyant and trance medium who promises to read names, dates, and facts about love, marriage, business, and legal matters. Hours 9 am to 9 pm Sundays included. Call with both phones 131.
In Robinson Gymnasium the University defeated Newton M.A.C. 26 to 25. After a 14 to 12 halftime lead by Newton the game remained tight with a slow pace and few fouls.
Thieves stole a large picture case in front of Squires' studio on Thursday evening. The issue is described as a frequent problem of late with other items reported missing. Geo writing paper tablets priced at 8 cents each, two for a nickel, available this week only at Boughton's, 1025 Mass St.
Local churches present morning and evening services with sermons and Holy Communion planned. Denominations include Plymouth Congregational United Presbyterian Lutheran North Lawrence United Brethren German M E First Methodist Episcopal and Unitarian with details on pastors, Sunday schools, youth meetings, and church activities.
Hortense Nielsen is listed for an Opera House event on Thursday January 30. A police court session reports Kip Matthews fined $100 and costs with 30 days in jail for eating the prohibiting daw and anti as a nuisance, appealing the case through counsel. A raid on a livery-stable area business uncovered a complete opium outfit.
Lawrence Business College advertises for student work placements for the board. Contact 717 by phone to arrange assignments and discuss opportunities for employment or practical experience during study.
Public worship at 10 40 am with sermon Honest Thomas Sabbath school at 12 40 pm Sr and Jr Y P 8 C E at 6 30 pm Evening service choir assisted by Mrs Hultz and University Glee Club quartet 7 30 pm Prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm Holy Communion 7 30 am Morning Prayer and Sermon 10 30 am Evening Prayer and Sermon 7 30 pm Subjects include My Father's Business and The Church as an Organization During Apostolic Days. a long program of solos hymns and instrumental pieces is listed.
A department announces plans to stow new tailored suits, aiming for orderly storage and ready access. The notice emphasizes preparedness and departmental efficiency in handling the garment stock.
A long list of daily travel and social notes from Lawrence describing visits to Topeka Kansas City Abilene Ottawa and nearby towns. Names include Mrs M Cowles Harker Ada Werler Miss Edith Thrall Miss Eva Butler Miss Nell Pace Miss Viva McKensie Miss Katherine Leonhard and many others. Residents visit relatives attend markets and church services and plan Sunday departures with several heading to Kansas City for business or leisure.
The report notes Le Davis as a delegate candidate to the national convention in Chen, with Gar Tate offering a resolution endorsing him at the congressional committee meeting. It suggests limited opposition in the county and contemplates district or statewide prospects while mentioning Sheriff Woodward and a local eye ear nose throat specialist, Dr. G. A. Hamman.
A fragment lists Sunday School lesson notes by George Hollingsberg and schedule notes showing lessons appearing on Fridays for readers, plus local ads. It mentions 15 and 20 cent writing tablets at Boughton's, cigars, meat market prices, a breath product, and American Bible Society publications. Also notes Swedish language books and new post cards at Boughton’s 1025 Mass St.
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