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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented list from a 1910s page mentions Indications Kansas for Sunday with weather notes, barometer readings, humidity, wind direction, and local business ads. It also references L F Conklin carpets, Schulz tailor, mouldings for framing pictures, Home Book Co, Loomas Studio photo business, and Humane Society meeting at 7:30 PM at the Y M C A.
Nebraska students and faculty arrive amid festive reception as the track team comes to town. A delegation was welcomed by locals, with plans for events and a fundraiser at the church. Proceeds support a new instrument. tickets sold through League members and local stores.
Sunday school and worship times listed for German M E and Trinity, Plymouth, First Baptist, First Methodist, Christian Church, and other congregations. Epworth Leagues, union prayers, rallies in Eudora, scripture readings, and guest speakers noted. Community notices invite attendance and highlight ordination, special services, and upcoming events.
Fragmentary note describes first cement walk on Eko street or in front of residence, mentions deficient jail walls in North Lawrence and hopes for continued progress, lists an auction-like invitation to workers and a shop ad for soda water cigars tobacco and wallpaper patterns advertised by E G Sorman Co and Home Book Co at 923 Muss. Street.
Phi Delta Theta hosts a pleasant informal party in Fraternal Aid Hall with drinks and a luncheon. The Daughters of the American Revolution in Topeka invite the Lawrence chapter to Flag Day June 14 at Mr and Mrs A T Daniels home. A wedding in Parsons features Miss Edith Lansdon and Floyd Peak with reception for young guests. Edith has taught public schools in Parsons and is connected to a Kansas business family.
Social column lists residents and guests in town for the May Festival. Names include A Kenley in Kansas City, Maude Rush from Enell, Katheryn Leonhard to Eudora, Earl Gafford and Alice Rankin wedding party, and visitors from Topeka Leavenworth Seneca Manhattan Pittsburg and Montana. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Corwin, Miss Ruth Marshall, and many local families visiting relatives and attending events.
Cambric drawers and skirts for Misses and children offered at half price. Cambric and lace trimmed undergarments, valor lace, torchon edges sold at 25c to 50c instead of higher tags. Hosiery for men women and children priced lower, including silk lisle hose and brown ribbed hose. Ivanhoe Mills union suits discounted to 50c.
Notion and neckwear specials offer stock collars in white with embroidery or striped patterns at ten cents each. Cotton and linen torchon laces or Val. edges priced per yard at five cents. Short lengths of fancy striped ribbons 2 to 4 yards long sold at three cents per yard.
Very aged resident Captain Fearing, long time bridge waterman, died after living at home for many years. He was one of Lawrence's oldest citizens. The Burlington Post will direct services as the family mourns. He is survived by a number of relatives living in the area.
Announced thirty second annual session of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Kansas will be held in Representative Hall Topeka on May 10. Lawrence residents are listed as participants with W Murphy of Lawrence serving as land patron. Harper’s Magazine features articles by Lawrence figures Prof Robert Kennedy Duncan and his brother Norman Duncan, with Duncan writing on The Whitherward of Matter and Norman Duncan authoring a short story.
Chancellor Strong travels to New Mexico today to deliver the principal address at the city commencements. He lists multiple upcoming commencement dates in Kansas including Ottawa, Smith Center, Junction City, Wichita, Abilene, Yates Center, with May dates and a May 17 baccalaureate. The piece mixes local ads and notices about services, deliveries, and various merchants, reflecting a bustling town page.
Ezra Meeker on his historic Oregon trail journey nearly six decades ago would likely have passed Massachusetts street in Lawrence. Wednesday evening his prairie schooner rolled down Mass to Warren and turned west, passing this store as a marker on the new trail. Draggist F. B. McCOLLOGH notes the event at 817 Mass on the corner.
Mary Mannering told fans last night in Lawrence that she had never seen a college town with such an ovation. She added she would gladly return if the audience desires another appearance and that the best courtesy is to repay their hospitality.
A large group of DeSoto grade students spent the day in the city visiting the University this morning, touring campuses and meeting faculty members.
Roser’s hearing on the claim against Phil Roser is postponed for two weeks because Peter Dreer cannot yet appear to testify. The delay is noted as the reason for the adjournment.
Will Clay will present his parole application to the Prison Board on June 3 1908. Communications favoring or protesting the parole will be considered by the Board.
Police raided a location in East Lawrence last evening and shut down a joint operated by Grant Blackburn and a man named Wright. Empty bottles and jugs were found. Both men face trial Monday at 1 30 PM.
Music lovers can find David Bispham’s complete repertoire of songs on the Columbia Hee Bell Bros piano store display. The notice invites interested collectors to browse the selection and explore Bispham’s recordings available locally.
C K Ober arrives in Lawrence to address the local association with a presentation from New York City. He is expected to speak today and again tomorrow, bringing international science themes to the audience.
An advertisement for the Lawrence Electric Light Company touts an electric iron with a hot point that reduces walking between board and steamer, cuts honing costs, and maintains even heat, claiming a practical trial will prove its benefits. The copy emphasizes comfort and reduced effort on ironing days.
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