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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
4
Reports say Mrs. Waggtaf is showing power improved condition since yesterday. A five room house and four acres of ground on the south side are available for inquiry at 992 Walnut Street.
The notice lists several property transfers and deeds including pairs such as a teacher and wife to Wa E tose 34 OE w 4 of ve %, and W L Thatcher in block 1 Elms street with $350 consideration. It mentions Goo Banks and Jennie Watt with $2,000, D W Harabbargor and wife to Teniab Strike with $3,000, plus a Boughton’s store listing at 639 Massachusetts Street with various goods and pricing.
The Lawrence school board meets with all members present to approve $3,900 in bills and authorize rezoning for the chemistry department. Examinations set for May 17. A plan to introduce a degree of canvas and physical training in primary and grammar grades is discussed. Remarks honor Miss A L McAllester for long service. Superintendent Sith reports on the Chicago educators’ convention.
An ad touts fresh eggs butter and canned goods with low prices and bulk coffee. It notes a Rayless variety of items and a focus on large quantity purchases to keep prices down. An auction is announced at 505 Massachusetts Street plus city council notes follow.
The council discussed paving plans on Massachusetts and Pinckney streets, including vitrified brick options, and approved council actions on cemetery lots and library appointments. A sparrow killing ordinance veto was sustained, and city departments were directed to inspect tanks, fund transfers, and street maintenance.
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