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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
4
Lawrence teams claim victory in a college match as KU professors and local figures attend ceremonies at Mass Street. The article notes the event, speakers including Mr Francis, and a stream of community notices from businesses offering goods and services.
A long list of Sunday services across Pilgrim Congregational United Presbyterian German M E and Free Methodist churches with pastors and sermon topics including Remembering Jesus and China the Present. Other entries note Sunday schools times and evening services, with invitations to attend and join the youth Christian Endeavor. The roster includes First Methodist Episcopal Plymouth Congregational and Christian Science with schedules, lessons and meeting times for all.
Se Edward Bumgardner consents to run for a seat on the board of education, pending Republican primaries. M C A Services notes Francis will address the Sinnvergie tomorrow afternoon on Whats the Difference. Miss Kate Reynald will sing. Lawrence House hosts Sunday Menu featuring Tiekbies pumpkin die meats and a full meal including beet salad, mutton, chicken, vegetables, oysters, mince pie, dessert, and brandy sauce. invitation extended. 2c
Readable fragments show a student case with disorderly conduct charges and a court trial, plus an Aurora theater listing with vaudeville and films. Advertisements invite readers to taste cigars and fruit drinks, with local business mentions and contact details.
Coach Hagerman hosts fifteen Kansas track hopefuls at the Eldridge hotel as they prepare for the KU MU meet in Kansas City. Missouri concedes the pole vault and high jump, signaling Kansas may gain points. MU leads in shot put with Branham and Hagerman’s Colin shows promise. Kansas eyes strong showings in mile, two mile, half mile and sprints, with multiple Kansas athletes projected to score, while Missouri offers limited hope. The meet could clinch Kansas’s first indoor victory, contingent on performance by new and returning athletes.
Bud Craig arrived with Sheriff J. B. Woodward and Marshal Carmean from Kansas City claiming innocence. He asserts an alibi for February 22 and is willing to face arraignment in Lawrence. A coroner's verdict found Fantroy murdered and supported arrest of Bud Craig and Thomas Parker, though Craig initially evaded officers.
A tense Boyville council session last night included all members and Mayor Weaver. The body debated ordinances, added penalties, and discussed suspensions for disorderly conduct. Local coverage hints at possible bribery charges and a planned news feature on city activities. Services led by Capt. and Mrs. Bayden are announced for the Salvation Army Hall with further events noted.
A scanned notice lists numerous new telephone subscribers and addresses across Eudora, Midland, Linwood, Lone Star, Star, and surrounding areas. Entries include residents, farms, stores, and businesses with street names and numbers such as 1017 Mass, 1945 Vermont, 1209 New York, and 14 West Winthrop, plus firms like Curry & Strait carpenters and Lawrence Bottling Works. The compilation preserves names, locations, and occupation notes for community telecom enrollment.
A fragmentary report shows merchants protesting debt exposure rules and arguing about obligations to reveal secured debts. Tax officials insist taxpayers may deduct or disclose credits, cautioning assessors to consider credits before finalizing assessments.
Miss Sylvi Newton takes a general adviser role at a daw firn in Sen ase of 02 and heads the WY department while large unit students plan to enter East Thaw vine time and adjunct ties. Pardee named new chief clerk at Kite Rock Ark. Grace Phenice works in T. E. Grivsa Nursery Co. Simmer school attendance expected to rise. Irving Denny enrolls in Combined course. Nine of twenty spelling final exam scored 90 plus, two at 98.
Lawrence Business College offers year round courses with summer enrollment, promising real job skills for youths entering business careers. The ad emphasizes practical training, urges immediate enrollment, and notes related local services from garbage pickup to penny candy and ice cream options.
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