This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
3
A collage of small advertisements shows plumbing, gas mantles, spraying materials, nursery stock, electrical fixtures, and writing paper. Names include Olson Bros, O P Barber & Son, J C Dodds, Frank Rahskopy, and Boughton's. Businesses offer plumbing, nursery stock, electrical work, and paper products with scattered prices and locations.
Mrs. Caroline Perkins died early this morning at her home six miles east of town after an illness of three weeks. She was about sixty nine years old and is survived by three sons and nine daughters. Funeral arrangements have not been made. The notice also includes a column touting immediate action and enrollment at the Lawrence Business College, which remains in session through the summer.
The Aurora theater offers a popular week attraction headlined by the strong man Wm. Schoene. His hazardous ceiling walk contortions thrill audiences while other vaudeville acts also impress, elevating the Aurora to prominence with high grade entertainment.
The daughter of Mrs. Harriett Boliden of North Lawrence died in Kansas City yesterday. B. B. Power traveled to Kansas City this morning to bring the body for burial. No particulars have been received locally regarding the death.
Mrs W E Higgins hosts informal dinner and Mrs J H Cohn greets Wednesday Bridge Whist club. University alumni plan a forthcoming alumni dinner. Miss Katherine Peterson and Lynford A Creed wed yesterday by Probate Judge Hugh Means. University students to dance Friday at Fraternal Aid Hall with Harry Kelley orchestra. Mrs E M Hill plans Lawrence visit then Boston home with daughter. N B B C O club hosts whist and luncheon. first prize landsowe spoon. Camera club meeting features moving pictures talk by Ed Pierson. Mrs Carruth visits Law rence. German life talk and musical program at Altai club. dinner planned with Carruths.
David Bispham returns from England where he starred as the title role in Liza Lehmann's The Vicar of Wakefield. Critics praised his bewitching tone and sincere artistry, noting his renowned career in song recitals.
The Journal notes Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Remington have opened a boarding house at 1090 Mass. St. in Lawrence. After about ten years on the road for the Fraternal Aid Association they settle back home, and many friends wish them well in this new venture.
The Merchants Athletic Association held an elaborate smoker hosted by Kaw Kash, Transfer, and Neimeyer with Park Hetzel, Frank Evans, George Sheets, Clark Bouldin and Leo Neimeyer. The event provided entertainment and refreshments for the attendees and a lively social gathering.
The piece records the Republican City Central Committee electing Charles M. Gilmore as chairman and TP Hines as secretary, with local civic notices, obituaries, personal visits, business ads, and community notices scattered through Lawrence Kansas in March 1908. It mentions John Hutchinson's death in Kansas, burial plans in Maple Grove, local travel, and routine business and social notices from many residents and establishments.
The firm notes it exceeded its March goals thanks to valued customer response to offered inducements. It states April will bring even greater savings and economies for customers.
Wednesday and Thursday offers feature pure linen damask centre pieces with hemstitched edges worth 39c now 25c. India Linen 40 inch finest Persian finish 30c value now yard 25c. Mercerized White Goods in stripes checks and small figures 20c now 15c. Fancy White Goods stripes checks sheer 25c line at 18c. Fancy White Goods barred effects sheer linen finish 35c now 25c. Plus express arrival of new laces creams veils nets and bands.
Local notices and ads reflect town life with talk of gas affordability and a gas meter debate. Recurrent items include theater sketches featuring Wm Schoene and DeVaro, moving pictures, groceries, shoes, and a Y M C A note on a gym exhibition and hikes for boys.
The Kansan reports many University students and local residents affected by pink eye. A Lawrence physician says cases are numerous but not alarming. Another circulating worry is a peculiar itchy item among students, not an eruption, but a catching irritation.
A strong crowd attended the Ottawa University orchestra program at the Baptist church last night. Every number was enjoyed and rendered in an excellent manner.
E CKE S Economy Store advertises fesh white pink brunette Latin skin powder Piano Toning choose tint sounds. E H Harding formerly with Carl Hoffman Music in Kansas City now in Lawrence to tune and repair pianos Bell 152 residence 33 BL Spring suits made at Schulz's tailor.
Henry Thornton and Liberty Hill of Lawrence are charged with assaulting a street car conductor in Kansas City. They were bound over to the district court yesterday. RB McWilliam of the city represented the boys.
A mix of ads and notices details: R Sarah E Garrothees profile with office hours and cement work services in Lawrence plus free plans. The Lawrence Granitoid Mfg Co offers cement and building work. Norris Carriage Co promises big savings on buggies. Raymonds Drug Store remains in business with new management and continued patronage. Black Seal cigars praised for quality.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.