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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1909

Page

4

Kappa Alpha Theta Banquet Marks 39th Founders Day

The Kappa Alpha Theta sorority held its 39th Founders Day banquet at Miss Janet Wheeler’s home with sixty guests at a long decorated table. Miss Anna Harrison announced her engagement to Lew is Frederick Nelson of Kansas City, while Miss Kate Riggs presided as toastmistress.

Kappa Alpha Theta Janet Wheeler Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Kate Riggs Cargill Anna Harrison Topeka Grace Poff Nellie Beatty Lawrence Jessie Baldridge Gale Gossett Kar University Columbia Univer New York City Fet Ble J Phi Beta Kappa Isun Kansas City City

Kansas Weather Summary From January Report

Chicago dispatch reports weather indications for Kansas with rain or snow and a fall in temperature tonight followed by Friday clearing and colder in the east portion. University of Kansas furnishes daily weather data including temperatures, wind, precipitation inches, and miles of wind in two hours.

Chicago Kansas University of Kansas Bipmat

Ropes Required in Hotels to Meet Fire Law

Lawrence hotel owners rush to install window ropes and fixed lines as state fire code mandates rope and chain in every second floor room and higher. Police arrest C L Wilson for alleged whisky sales after a warrant led to a search and his later arrest.

Reinisch Lawrence I. Wilson C. L. Wilson Wilson Ain

Y M C A Camp Plans Discussed for Kansas Boys

The county court reports Arthur Johnson fined 50 cents for trespass on the railroads after boarding a freight. The Y M C A state convention will decide on a summer encampment for boys with 17 associations attending. Potential sites include near Maple Hill west of Topeka Newton and near Fort Scott, about 50 to 60 miles from participating towns. Kansas would be the only state without a yearly boys camp.

Y. M Duys Maple Hill Topeka Newton Fort Scott Lawrence Kansas Union

Havenhill Fined One Dollar in City Firearms Case

In a Wednesday afternoon police court Prof Havenhill was fined one dollar plus costs for discharging firearms within city limits. He shot a dog owned by Mr Gleed on South Massachusetts Street, claiming the dog was mad, but the judge ruled the city ordinance violated and ordered the minimum fine paid.

Prof Havenhill Gleed Massachusetts Haverhillesia

MassportLow's Revital Tonight at Fraser Hall Night event

The advertisement notes MassportLow's Revital at Fraser Hall tonight with a record challenge. It mentions the A. G. U. W. handling a late Dorward family payment of 32 and references Hackbarth, M. W. J. O. Pickens, Rec. The fragment ends with an invitation to try Salted Almonds at Wiedemann's.

MassportLow Fraser Hall W. B Dorward W.B. Dorward Wiedemann’s

Spring Hats in March Styles Shape City News

A Wichita election on February 2 sparks interest as lawmakers push for amendments to the cammis plan of government. The piece notes Governor Stubbs urging swift passage so cities can discuss changes ahead of elections, while detailing local cultural notes, recitals, social events, and public notices. The varied items include recitals by Miss Wiedemann and Miss Cottlow, a Unitarian supper, a wary tale of two Lawrence women, and small spring millinery trends predicting tiny bonnets and black as the prevailing color.

Joo. Stubbs Goveror Stubbs Kansas Wichita Senate House Miss Mossler Miss Miller Miss Wents Nan McClelland Lueille Eliott Boxner Kathryn Lane Elizabeth Pembroke Jennie Purdy Mary Palmer Ilepe Robinson Josephine Stimpson Jennie Elliott Ibe & R

Paintings On View Next Tuesday At Local Home

Notices mention artworks arriving and available for viewing next Tuesday. A January bloom of snow drops at 1135 Tennessee Street is noted as a unique occurrence. Illness reports include Dr A J Anderson at his Vermont Street home with Dr John Quiland visiting from Kansas City for the case. An insurance and real estate office on 744 Mass offers city and farm properties with 5 percent loans. Billiken card advertised at Boughton’s, 1025 Mass Street.

R. T. Crew Tennessee Street Anderson A. J. Anderson Vermont Street John Quiland Kansas City Mass, Bt Br.m Morrison

Reform bill targets buying votes at polls

Senate in Topeka considers a reform measure by Senator T A Milton making it illegal to hire pay or promise value to any person to influence registration or voting. Violations carry up to 1000 fine and one year jail. The bill also punishes supporters who accompany a candidate to polling places.

Senate Topeka T. A. Milton Wyandotte Watt

Embroideries and Insertions Offered at Low Prices

A retailer urges customers to decide quickly, presenting 2000 yards of Embroideries and Insertions priced for a loss to the manufacturer. Additional lots include 3000 yards retailing 14 to 20 cents per yard and 3000 yards at 20 and 25 cents per yard.

Wade

Wichita market plan debated in Topeka session

A proposed city market system for towns of 10 000 population would require markets in Wichita and Topeka area cities if enacted by law. The bill would establish market places, appoint a market superintendent, and empower gardeners to run sales. The council and surveyor would oversee enforcement as law violations arise.

Personal visitors in Kansas City and surrounding towns

A series of brief notices lists residents and visitors in Kansas City and nearby areas. Names include Homer Connelly and Mrs. Charles Coates visiting Kansas City today, Miss Minnie Walters, Fred Taylor, QO. W. Murphy, Mrs. O. J. Lee, Charlie Duncan of Topeka, Miss Luella Cooper, W. G. Gilmore, W. N. Gilmore, Mrs. A. P. Hults, Mrs. A. C. Mitchell, Hugh Birsir, Miss Anna Harrison, Miss Bertha Zimmerman, Mrs. Chadwick, Mrs. C. F. Tripp, Mrs. C. D. Trickner, Pon Kimball, Mrs. Ernest Cooper, Miss May Watson, Mrs. Harry Wilson, Florence Phillips, Keith Clevenger, Arthur Seddon, Marshal Carmean, Samuel Clarke, J. W. Green, J. Harley, W. E B. Higgins, and others. The notes mention travel to Topeka, Salina, Abilene, and Parson’s, attendance at banquets and meetings, and a funeral.

Homer Connelly Kansas City Charles Coates Minnie Walters Fred. Taylor W. Murphy O. J. Lee Charlie Duncan Topeka Luella Cooper Salina Kansas W. G. Gilmore W. N. Gilmore A. P. Hults A. C. Mitchell Hugh Blsir Anna Harrison Bertha Zimmerman Chadwick C. F. Tripp C. D. Trickner Butchinson Pon Kimball Parsons Phi Gamma’ Delta Ernest Cooper May Watson Harry Wilson City Florence Phillips Abilene Keith Clevenger Arthur Seddon State Bar Association Marshal Carmean Howe Cron Paula Mr. Carmean Samuel Clarke the Palladian Washington, Kans Charles W Sattlaw Fraser Hall Ars Mis. S

Y M C A Convention program promises strong sessions

George F. Lerigo states the Topeka Y M C A convention held February 4 to 7 will be among the strongest in Kansas association history. Dr Howard Agnew Johnston, recently of New York, speaks with power on personal evangelism. Topeka Ministerial Union praises his December Topeka addresses and recommends him to Lawrence ministers.

George F. Lerigo Y. M. CA Tope Association Kansas Lawrence Howard Agnew Johnston New York City Topeka Colorado Springs Young Men’s Christian Associa[tion Associa‘tion Wasi Ministerial Union Npon Church of Ministerial Union of

A Boost for Barber at Topeka Tuberculosis Congress

University instructor Prof Barber travels to Topeka to speak at a tuberculosis exhibit linked to the Philadelphia congress. He gained fame for a joint paper with Drs Webb and Williams of Colorado Springs on animal immunization experiments using escalating bacilli counts, with praise from Collier's Weekly and the Topeka Journal.

Topeka Barber Philadelphia Webb and Williams Colorado Springs Collier's Weekly Webb and Williams University of }Angus Barker Topeka Journal Medical Hall of Fame

Rock Thrown at Train Window Shocks Passengers

Passengers on the Southern Kansas branch last night were frightened when a large rock was thrown at a train window as it traveled toward Baldwin. No injuries were reported. Sheriff Banning investigated while on the train and found no clue who threw the rock.

Southern Banaas Southern Kansas India Sheriff Banning Baldwin Roel

Interracial Marriage Ban Proposal In Topeka

A Kansas House bill introduced by Representative WSP Lambertsen would prohibit marriages between whites and blacks or yellows including mixed blood. Penalties mirror existing laws for bans on close relations, aiming to stop interracial unions. Nearby notes report city laws against chickens wandering, with annual enforcement by police during spring.

Topeka WSP Lambertsen Brown County

Neat compliment to Hillis at Wednesday prayer meeting

The chuvelus that held Wednesday night prayer meetings paid a neat compliment to Dr. Newell Dwight Tillis who delivered a lecture at Fraternal Aid Mall. They closed prayer meetings early so ministers and congregations could attend the lecture. Valentine Post Cards, also Linen, are on display at Bayles 724 Mass St.

Hillis Newell Dwight Tillis

Farewell, Low Rates End Two-Cent Fare Era

Public note announces the end of the two cent fare for Lawrence to Kansas City. Today is the last day for the special rate, with tickets purchased by midnight valid for later return. The story blends transit fare politics with local events and amusements, including Adelaide Thurston and Topeka medical news.

Lawrence Kansas City Kansas Valie

Miss Gottlow Recital Tonight at Fraser Hall

Fragmented notice lists Miss Gottlow recital details at Fraser Hall and various local ads for books, drugstore sales, and Valentines. Mentions James Gill North Lawrence Stock Yards Bell phone, February magazines, and Boyles 725 Mass.

Miss Cottlow Fraser Hall Miss Gottlow James Gill North Lawrence

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