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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
4
Chicago notices cover fair conditions for Kansas, barometer readings, and humidity while ads urge Lawrence dresses from Philadel phia agents Hollingbery. Local businesses promote painting and varnishing by T. EF. Henderson and Opal Gas Globes. Tailor W. Seliniz advertises fur sales and coat hangers amid general shopping copy.
Bright spots in dull days at ECKE S ECONOMY STORE offer cigars drinks and tobacco. Sosman Lawrence Undertaking Bowlin 307 Mass St Beth phones 392. Oil harness for 1.00 per set at 906 Mass St. Black Seal cigars urged. A P Brewer recovering from paralysis seen outside. Seed needs promoted by Barteldes Seed Co listing 604 Massachusetts St Lawrence Kauss.
Harold Henry of Lawrence earns praise in Chicago Inter Ocean and Chicago Tribune notices for a March 7 recital at Cable Hall. The critic lauds his Beethoven Brahms Chopin selections, his growing artistry, strong technique, and tasteful readings, noting a favorable comparison to his prior performances.
The Bayville Y M C A held a Saturday banquet at the association building with forty boys served. Dud ly Asher acted as toastmaster while Avery Olney and Baldwin Mitchell spoke. Lieutenant Roy Hill outlined plans for a City militia company and thirty two boys enlisted in Company A. The Y M C A basketball team beat Haskell 29 to 25. The relay team will travel to Kansas City Friday to race the Kansas City Y M C A. The social evening scheduled for tonight was postponed.
Rogers Grilley and A A Ball scheduled for Thursday March 19 with tickets on sale at the Y M C A Chart opens Wednesday morning. The Y M C A basketball team travels to Baldwin to face Baker tonight. Dr Carl Graeber recovering from rheumatic fever in San Antonio. Roark Bicycle Shop offers tire fixes and repairs at 1017 Mars.
Grain and provisions prices listed for March 16 with bids for May July and cash. oats and rye values. hay and butter prices. cattle and hog receipts and price ranges. Chicago section shows wheat corn and live stock figures including beef, cows and heifers, stockers, feeders, and hogs with top and bulk price ranges.
Indications point to Chanute attracting a new electric interurban. Kansas Traction plans a Coffeyville to Kansas City line passing through Chanute with a third rail system to boost heavy freight and passenger service. The Coffeyville authority notes three months for survey and financing forthcoming.
The Rogers Grilley Co plans a major war entertainment show in Fraternal Aid Hall on Thursday evening March 19. The act has drawn praise from major cities with headlines praising their performances and audience enthusiasm. Reserved seats go on sale Wednesday at 8:00 pm with no extra charge and admission is 50 cents.
The Journs notes A L Cox seeks reelection to the City Council from the Third Ward and G M Lindly seeks reelection from the Fifth Ward, both under Republican primaries. Also mentions local ads for books, ice cream, subscriptions, and Black Seal cigars.
The page advertises Aurora Theater offerings this week with high class vaudeville and latest moving pictures. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Nearby businesses promote oils filters wax and wood finishing supplies. Also mentions St Patrick's Day events and local shop notices.
Luther Gustafson, driving a car, collided with a buggy driven by C L Wall on a bridge. A wheel broke but no injuries occurred. The report warns a fall could occur if anyone were thrown from the east side where no railing exists and urges a protective barrier be installed.
Report from the period notes Harry Raymonds condition slight improvement after grippe and acute bronchitis with blood poisoning feared. Line shows Lowrey and Tom Peldumty details and a bail hearing for an AL colored fellow. Mrs Sinvisen a missionary spoke at West Eamrenee Mission with Gustafson mentioned.
The funeral of George Raffell was held this morning at 10 30 o'clock at Warren Street Baptist. Burial followed at Reno Cemetery.
Newspaper ad fragment shows grocers and meats for sale, hardware and carriage items from Norris Carriage Co and Johns Bros, plus medical practice of H Reding and eye ear nose throat services. Mentions price savings on buggies and various delivery waons and surveys. The text lists addresses in Lawrence and New Cambridge, with phone numbers.
Weather fair and cooler. Forty dozen linen hand kerchiefs offered at a discount due to minor embroidery flaws. Patterns are attractive and vary. Window display in Main 15. One day only on Wednesday.
The advertisement offers rugs carpets and related items with price cuts including Best Ingrain Carpets 65c yard down from 75c. Tapestry Brussels, Jap Mattings and Lace Curtains reduced with notable discounts on 9x12 ft rugs and Axminster Wilton sets. Also suit cases traveling bags and 10 percent discounts on grips.
In the West, shoppers are offered a range of new jackets in silk lined and wool blends. Prices span from 12.50 to 45.00, with styles featuring tight fitting jackets, pleated skirts, and tailored bands. Local retailers tout high quality and conservative price points.
A schedule of society events lists a Monday Whist club, a St Patrick’s complimentary ball, a Wednesday bridge gathering, Ada Briggs and E Learned wedding, a Friday Mandolin club concert and dance, and a church banquet. Also planned are lectures at the University Museum, card parties, an in formal dance at Alpha Tau Omega, and visits by guests from Topeka Wichita and Lawrence.
Palmyra township assessor C. C. Waters resigned today. County Assessor J. C. Moore traveled to Baldwin to oversee the appointment of a new Palmyra assessor. In other actions, Mr. and Mrs. Link Wheat were arraigned, and Charles Brown was fined nine dollars and fifty cents for being drunk.
Notices of millinery openings set for March Thursday and Friday with a $250 price point. Several community items follow including a school building investigation in Lawrence and Fire Chief Reinisch commenting on safety exits.
Endora residents react to a nine hour work rule affecting the Santa Fe station. The station now closes six hours daily, with no overtime to keep it open, causing hardship in Eudora, a busy small town. The note also suggests Wiedemann's strawberry ice.
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