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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
4
Indications point to weight lifting and chess as notable happenings this week, with names such as Weight and Chiesa listed among participants. The report hints at upcoming figures and events in the games and matches through Saturday.
Fragmentary weather note lists names and numbers with unclear locations and times. No clear forecast details or region identified.
An early 20th century notice advertises Indian Curios Store at 917 Massachusetts, Lawrence, featuring creams, ivory pieces, vases, and decorative items for sale during a July season. It mentions affiliated addresses, bank building notes, and a Methodist list in New York street, with references to local plans and attendees.
Norris Carriage Co announces a week long sale at 625 630 Massachusetts St offering two rubber tired runabouts for 55 each, two steel tire runabouts for 40, ore extension top survey at 95, three steel tired runabouts for 15 each, four steel tired top buggies for 47 50, plus other bargains all fully guaranteed.
Local ad copy urges customers to visit Ed Parsons at 717 Mass Mission to buy alarms and clocks. It promotes Black Seal cigars and a graduation gift prompt with lines claiming a distinct artistic clock departure and window displays.
Shurch services listed for German M. E. Church Plymouth Congregational Presbyterian and First Methodist Episcopal Church. Activities include Sunday school sessions and Children’s Day programs at 10 to 10:30 a.m., sermons such as The Mystery and Ministry of Pain, and no evening services due to university or laureate events. Bible school and junior meetings scheduled, with organ and choir accompaniment noted.
The weekly band concert in South Park drew a large crowd with a strong Program as the Lawrence band grows in popularity. Community notes include church service schedules, Sunday school reports for May 31, 1908, and names of local pastors and superintendents.
Douglas county native A. GC Holler seeks Republican nomination for county clerk. He grew up in the west part of the county, worked as a farmer, attended school in winter, and later college. He became a public school leveler and traveled as a salesman for a Lawrence wholesale firm. Holler emphasizes honesty, kindness, and ability, praising his teaching background and community service while promising satisfactory county administration.
Scores of students left town all day with Monday bringing only graduates. Streets looked deserted and familiar campus roasters appeared quiet. Parents arrived to witness their sons and daughters graduate, proud and happy that their children receive degrees.
The Douglas County Institute is progressing with students having good times and enjoying their work. Normal students attend with purpose but social life at the institute remains a feature of the experience.
Dora Coates nine months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Coates died last night from stomach trill. The funeral was held this morning from the home.
The piece urges choosing high quality home furnishings as lasting, satisfactory wedding gifts. It emphasizes lasting value over merely attractive appearance and notes wooden items as especially fitting for weddings. It mentions giving anniversaries and presents from Mobertsnhs as preferred sources.
Dactylis Monad Violet and Sandal Wood Soaps by Colgate are scented for guest rooms or travelers. Sold for a dime. FP. B. McCOLLOCH Druggist located at 847 Mass. On the Corner.
An ad shows Pure Tea Crem and Fruit Ices delivered citywide by Timee of Sweets with two phones for orders. It also notes The British American Portland Cement Company of Nowata Oklahoma offering 25 percent annual payment. Contact Hill or Wilson at 702 Mass. St. for details.
Fraternities at Kansas University held farewell celebrations last night with extended hours and joyous activities. Phi Gamma Delta hosted out-of-town guests including Lelah Gray and Fritz Wulfekuhle while Phi Delta Theta and Beta chapters also hosted gatherings for their women friends. Sigma Chi and Phi Kappa socialize in their respective halls with guests from Wichita Topeka and Beloit. Pi Phi planned a smaller party at their chapter house Monday evening.
A report details Stevenson’s Book Store and city discussions on a flagpole grid for Liberty Street. Plans show 13 poles and wiring costing up to 32500 dollars to modernize the system, aiming to place Okaloosa among leading small cities. George Crocker, 8, dies. funeral tomorrow with Rev Bennet officiating. Crocker family history noted.
Remnants of embroideries and ribone at the Home store. Invitations from Evanston for Helen Adelph Fans wedding to Dr. William Wick. Memorial Day notes from Pleasant Hour club. Harvest season and summer plans as college students return. Local notices on shops moving and real estate listings.
Numerous Lawrence residents leave for Ogden Kansas City Conway Oklahoma Corwith Denver and other destinations. Mrs Hale Lisbett Parsons and many others visit relatives attend weddings graduations or extended visits. Some travel to Topeka St Joseph Leavenworth and Reno while others plan returns from Kansas City and Portsmith Ohio.
The annual baccalaureate sermon will be held tomorrow night in Robinson gymnasium. Edgar Young Mullins, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, will deliver on The Greatest Teacher and his Authority. The University orchestra and Blanche Lygons will provide music. Invocation by Rev. E. H. Parishe, scripture by Rev. E. E. B. Stauffer, prayer by C. L. Bilton, benediction by Rev. A. J. Ross.
Douglas County Chautauqua features a lineup of musical acts and speakers including the Royal Hungarian Orchestra Hesperian Male Quartet Sterling Jubilee Singers Birksmith Concert Company Gov Sheldon Nebraska Lieut Gov Harding Obie Hon Champ Clark Mo Tadge Lea Estelle Omaha Hon Bob Beads Pa Dr Peter MacQueen Explorer Dr J Montgomery Monroe Markley Allan Tanner Wm Bonnet Carl Thompson Mohammid AH and Entertainers Alton Segoe Sartenane Gilbert Eldridge Imperaona Imperial Entertainers Moving Pictures An old man named Knight wandered North Lawrence last night. police found him there after being notified.
Charles Pine faced police court after a fight incident involving a driver named Watts. The defense cited Donnan and others. Chestine was fined eight dollars and fifty cents in the morning session.
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