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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
4
Clipped text shows brief forecast like remarks from Chicago dated March 10 with vague timing mentioning tonight and Wednesday. No clear events, names, or organizations identified.
Fragmentary weather note reports surprise June conditions with snow and strange instruments. The entry mentions a thermometer and wind readings but remains unclear on location, time, and exact measurements.
Local ads urge homeowners to coat houses and barns with New Alcy paint priced to match rivals. Bell-Metcalf Implement Co sells the product. Other notices promote vaudeville at Aurora Theater and bicycle shop services at 1017 Mass. St Fern's offering mantles and painting work by T. F. Henderson.
The Commercial elah o will meet in ay wessiate this e Dresi Hedhinsen with tell the neenhers Git he behrad about tesation Iya pisth to the fav commission. There is probably no instrument that so universally charms as the Christian harp and few masters of that instrument equal to Mr. Rogers of the Rogers and Grilley Co. Now novelties is post at Loughtons this week. G. A. Warman, specialist in diseases of the eye ear nose and throat. Glasses fitted. Office over Dick Drug Store.
At a Wichita meeting of the Ineal Sunday School Association plans were made for a statewide assembly in the city. Delegates from Sunday schools across the state are expected. J L H Engle attended and an executive committee was formed to appoint subcommittees. The gathering aims to be the largest and most profitable yet.
The Lawrence squad prepares to challenge W Sport High in a track meet. Coaches emphasize hard training as Lawrence aims to defend a strong placing with a youthful lineup and confident outlook for a victorious outcome.
A fragmented discussion critiques assessors blamed for local tax hikes. Residents debate new laws to equalize taxes, with mention of the Lawrence wills and a 4000 dollar tax figure. One assessor recalls backing the plan but says citizens compelled action.
Yesterday H. B. G. & Uber bought the Felix & Sons lease inventory and fixtures. On Saturday March 14 a large clothing and furnishing sale begins featuring Felix stock Ober surplus and newly purchased Ober goods at remarkably low prices. Ober presiding officer Mie GL Qher and Mr Hadeliffe will manage the sale with Lawrence store personnel joining the Ober staff. expect extensive promotions and new phonographs and records advertised at special prices.
The Society notes describe the Monday Afternoon Whist club meeting at Mrs. Luther N. Lewis's, the Miereoles Bridge Whist club gathering with Mrs. Hervey Tisdale, and a Glee club evening hosted by Prof. and Mrs. C. E. Hubach. Fifteen friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. George Sebell with games and polite conversation and refreshments. The Stay Spinster society enjoyed a luncheon at Mika de Dumas home, with a two course close and plans for a meeting with Miss Lela Gray in two weeks.
A note promotes Boughton's for superior writing papers distinguishing it from ordinary stationery with location at 1025 Mass Street.
Amusements presents the greatest picture show at the Opera House March 12 13 and 14 with Hebrew Irish and Israeli face specialties and unique dancing and musical interludes between pictures A continuous two hour program each evening with refunds if not satisfied Prices 10 15 and 25 cents Ladies free first night with one paid 25 cent ticket
Gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. Mary Parker. Signed by Luin Hull, H. C. Parker, Nellia Kelley and Parker family. Tickets on sale now at the M C A for Rogers and Grilley on March 19.
Victoria Henderson a colored girl aged nineteen daughter of Tom Henderson died this morning. Funeral set for Thursday afternoon at 2 30 from the A M B church with burial to follow.
The funeral for William Carey who died yesterday at the insane asylum will be held tomorrow at o'clock from the Glat.
A string of mentions records where people such as Miss Mary Klass, IL T. Gray, Frank Blecher, L. Stucker, John and Rachael Woodard, Miss Bertha Aldersen, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brownell, Mrs. J. B. Shearer, AJ I. Weaver, Koehler, Y Coleman, Hal Clark, Howard Coppage, Mr. and Mrs. Tonis Turk, and others travel to cities like De Bate Lawrence Kansas City Topeka Ottawa and Garnett for visits, study or business.
Gustafson’s announces new spring jewelry stock arriving soon. The store promises up-to-date creations from manufacturers, with a clean sale of all latest pieces and no old stock left for Lawrence shoppers to view in window displays.
An unusual number of strangers in Lawrence prompted an investigation. Twenty two visitors from Bald win had photos taken at Squires Studio featuring Local Views and novelty cards.
Wheat receipts 40 cars with May and July bids. cash prices for No 2 hard and red varieties. Corn May and July futures with mixed 2 price. oats and rye quotes along with hay, butter, and creamery values. Cattle receipts 11,000 with varied steer and cow prices. hogs receipts 19,000 with packing and pig prices. Chicago markets show minor shifts in wheat and cattle bids with multiple contract quotations.
A Lawrence visit highlights public interest in actors including Eleanor Robson and Miss Robson. The article notes the company’s warm reception, Miss Raber and Mr Robson comments, and plans for a stage day with special menus and photos. It mentions piano tuning and local business ads along with a ladies day at the Var dette and a shopping outing by company members.
A chaotic scene described as a sensation henge drew attention at a community event. Attendees spoke of energetic displays and unusual performances while organizers noted high interest and strong turnout.
Festival chorus Toninut performs at Congregational Church in a program featuring choral works. Audience enjoys a varied repertoire and the ensemble showcases vocal technique and musical teamwork.
A garbled column describes a university debate team departure with scattered names and phrases. It mentions figures like Herbect Matthews and Har Sate, plus a Western Union messenger and a tailor, all amid fractured lines about gardens and rights.
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