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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
4
The regents adjourned yesterday afternoon without decisions on public matters. A landscape gardener was present and discussed the proposed new gymnasium site, but plans were not yet advanced enough. The board will reconvene soon.
On south Massachusetts street a two story frame house with large barn and 15 feet by 250 feet lot. Owner seeks immediate cash sale at 4500 dollars with terms to suit. Apply to T Sinclair. Also advertising wood finishes by LACG-OREEN and varnish stains sold by Mick Bros.
The Law ence Music club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Alex Mitchell's home. Officers elected for the coming year were President Mrs A P Hults Vice President Miss Kate Riggs Secretary Miss May Riggs Treasurer Mrs W Johnson. The program featured local numbers by several members and Eva Butler performed a piano solo. A club reception to husbands and friends is planned for May 24 at Mrs B J Dalton's home. Stone work on the new government building shows good progress.
The University of Kansas baseball team defeated Washburn College 13 to 5 in Topeka. The report notes the game was one sided and attributes the result to Washburn's weakness rather than Kansas’s quality.
The firm Beonatt & Co. offers carpet cleaning at a small price and promises thorough cleaning and relaying. They scour and size carpets or rugs and advertise first class work from 1011 Mass street with phone number 5872.
BE Howe of Atchison Glote raised 37 for the rest room fund. Women seek furniture donations and arrangements through Mrs. T. H. Chalkley. Rest room to open around June 1 with separate spaces for women and travelers. Amatesa in charge. Also mentions Grand Army Ladies meeting tomorrow at 2:30 PM and construction delays due to missing beams. Limestone area notices include tennis balls at Smith's News depot and Lawrence Gas Co. listings.
The tiners have been busy since the storm Wednesday night with roof repairs likely to last some time. Uske is a clean economical fuel. Get it from the Lawrence Gas company at 84 and Setony.
Innes Bullene Hackman’s AY Sale ends Saturday night May 13. Goods marked sale prices are low and include muslin underwear waists silk suits summer undergarments and umbrellas. Garments are described as of Innes standard quality with generous quantities and sanitary construction.
The biennial Fraternal Aid association general council wrapped a routine session. Delegates praised unity, officers were elected smoothly, the new home was inspected, and a 250 prize drill drew crowds before 2020 initiates and a banquet to conclude the week’s activities.
Prof and Mrs K Haworth hosted an alumni and guests at their South Massachusetts home for a dancing evening with luncheon and songs. Chancellor and Mrs Strong and Miss Murial Ingalls attended. Several local social updates cover birthdays, club entertainments, church notices, and upcoming dances in Kansas City and Lawrence.
A bustling social notice outlines visits by Mrs. Waller to Topeka and appearances at the funeral of George Esterly, plus Sigma party planning in Columbia. Various professors and guests travel from Urbana and Chicago to Kansas, with Whist clubs and luncheons noted. Also mentions a job ad, a stray letter report, and cigar shop visit.
A Timely Suggestion urges property owners trustees and executors to consider low rate contracts to protect property and trust assets from sudden destruction. It notes millions in losses from tornadoes and wind storms and invites readers to vote and learn more at Mrs Jersly Wikter’s. The notice also promotes a May music festival by the CHL Orchestra and Quartet at Fraternal Aid Hall on Fri and Sat the 26th and 27th.
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