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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1905
Page
4
Fragmentary meteorology note references thermometer readings and wind direction. Mentions Kansas with snow or rain possible for Wednesday. Indicates fresh easterly winds and unclear indications for January dates.
The funeral for Alexander Lewis I was held at his Louisiana Street home this afternoon at 3 o clock, conducted by Rev. W W Halt of the Plymouth Congregational church. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Robert Morrow Gordon Grovenor Charles H Tucker Gurps Allen G A Hanks Alex Marka. A large turnout reflected Mr Lewis I s wide friendships.
The Merchants defeated Tolles in a record making bowling game at Merchants Athletic association alleys. The combined score averages over 500 pins with a dramatic finish as Tolles led early and Merchants surged to win by a narrow margin. Key scores include Brown 538 and Kuhne 527.
Hoadleys Wholesale and Retail advertises masks and supplies in several towns. In police court this morning Will Walker and Helen Fishback were each fined 15.50 for disorderly conduct, Lloyd Henelee fined 10 for vagrancy. Tuesday marks the last day of the KU picture exhibit, open until 10 p.m. Fresh Malted Milk from Woodward Co and hospital-sized bottles highlighted.
A military observer at Fort Hamilton writes to Augustus Thomas criticizing cavalrymen’s use of the old Sharpe carbine. The town items note events at Haversock opera house, a Vinci book promotion, and an upcoming musical at Jor Jones church. Fire at Klug boarding house on Vermont street caused minor damage with no water use. Valentines stores begin displaying greetings and coats, furs, and millinery go on sale. Mrs Brout and Mrs Weaver recover from illnesses.
Geo A Flory advertises the only complete directory of Douglas county personal property taxpayers for sale at office room 10 F A building. Also lists crushed coke at five dollars per ton and jump coke at four dollars, Lawrence Gas Co.
The Barb girls of the University of Kansas hosted a refined evening at Jo and A. A. Hall with influential faculty and students in attendance. Guests were welcomed by several Misses, programs carried monograms, a seven-piece orchestra played, and a second-year dining intermission featured supper. Numerous out-of-town attendees from Topeka, Great Bend, Kansas City, and nearby towns joined in, with social rounds extending into the night.
Mixed local notices describe shirt factory sale items at Wilder Cros, stock meeting at Ice Company of Lawrence for director elections, loan offers, and legal notices. Also included are library card activity, game ads, topeka bar meeting, housing and job classifieds, and a Tennessee street dwelling sale.
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