William F Betz Dead In Lawrence After Illness
William F Betz died at his home on New Jersey street yesterday at 12 30 PM from stomach cancer. Born in Wurttemberg Germany in 1833 he moved to America in 1869 settling in Lawrence where he lived with his wife and one child Mrs Thudium. A Mason and Turners member his funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from the home under Masons direction and burial will be at Oak Hill cemetery. Portraits by Mettner’s studio promote his services for likenesses and finish. Also an advertisement for Wilder Bros flannel underwear appears.
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William F. Betz
New Jersey Street
Wurtemburg
Germany
America
Lawrence
Thudium
The
Turners
Masons
Oak Till Cemetery
Photo orders rush for holiday as weather slows processing
The note warns customers that photo orders should be placed promptly to ensure holiday delivery. It cites busy times and cloudy weather as factors that commonly delay completion, advising not to delay beyond a reasonable window to receive prints in time.
Chicken Pie Supper at Plymouth Church
Daughters of Plymouth church host a chicken pie supper and entertainment on Thursday evening December 3 from 5 30 to 7 30 with all proceeds and events aimed at holiday cheer and church support. Admission is 24 cents and all are invited. A note offers holiday photo services by Miss June Shane at 615 Mass Street and mentions orders for prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
June Shane
Mass
Daughters of Plymouth Church
Sale of Odds and Ends Opens Bargain Event
Local ad notices promote odds and ends including 4 cents and 15 cent articles. Offer to call Miralice in Merchants National brick building for a 7 percent mortgage or western land under government price. Also mentions Deckisber sale day, Wilder Bros winter hosiery, Lawrence Gas Co, Smith's news depot football goods, and Mettner's photo rooms at 933 Massachusetts Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir Alice
Merchants National Brick
Manley & Monroe
Aetna Life Insurance merits and local notices
For Life or Accident insurance examine the merits of the old reliable Aetna Life. It has thousands of satisfied patrons. Final results tell. M.D. Greenlee, Dist. Agt. Merchants National Bank Building. Also advertised are pocket knives sharpened to whittle iron nails without dulling, recalved at Smiths News Depot 933 Massachusetts Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetna Life
Tell. M.D. Greenlee
Dist. Ag’t. Merchants National Bank
Smith's News Depot
Real estate transfers and assorted ads in Lawrence
Real estate transfers list transactions from Chas Pilla to heirs of Joseh Bauter Lot 3 and 4 in Endora and others. Purchases include Ida Pray to Laura Hellstrom and H R Kilworth with Julia Fleisher for Rhode Island Street lots. Miscellaneous goods ads and local notices follow, including Hale’s White Pine Expectorant and regional coal and cider advertising. Also notices for lectures, hair brushes, and holiday photography at Squires Studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Pilla
Joseh Bauter
Endora
Anna Fischer
Julig A. Fleisher
Rhode Island Street
Ida Pray
Laura Hellstrom
H.R
W. W. Kilworth
Sarah H. Addis
Julia A. Fleisher
Lawrence
Masonic Funeral Notice for W F Betz
Acacia Lodge No. 9A FL and A M calls members to Masonic Hall on Tuesday December 1 1903 at 1 30 p m for the funeral of Brother W F Betz Lawrence Lodge No i invites journeymen to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acacia Lodge No
A.M
W. F. Betz
Lawrence Lodge
Rowlands
W. M
Quiet Home Wedding Unites Miss Gertrude Hill and Louis Springer
Miss Gertrude Hill and Louis A Springer wed at 1 pm today at the bride’s home. Rev Irve Neusinster officiated. witnesses were relatives. They depart for New York City and will reside there after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hill
Theoast
New York City
Springer
Lawrence
Jon Tit
University of Katsas
Wi Reta FBI
Kansas City Journal
Ranass City Journal
New York Sun
Fred A. Forsta
Miss Forshi
Arthur Jon
U. L. Arnold
Harvey Fleming
Hal Gaylord
Contents Preview of December Leslies Issue
Contents page lists twenty-two items including ten stories eight color pages and notable articles. Notable pieces include The Degradation of Wall Street Christmas Memories The Wild Beasts Christmas Dinner and A Per Real Boys with color illustrations by Benson Knipe Livingston Bull and others. Several authors contribute stories with diverse illustrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Wall Street
E. Benson Knipe
Charles Livingston Bull
Rose Fortune
New York
Charles J. Boneparte
Eden Philpotts
Clarrison Rhodes
J. J. Bel
Yone Noguchi
Hayard Jones
F. Grover
Harrison Fisher
O,. Toaspero
May Wilson Watkins
Special Homeseekers Excursion to Texas and Territories
Frisco System advertises homeseekers excursions to Texas, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory with fares from Kansas City to multiple Texas cities, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Limited dates, stopovers after Dec 9, agents listed for details. Also notices for Plymouth church rummage sale, fish supplies, and gas company ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma and
Indian Territories
Kansas City
Amarillo
Quanah
Vernon
Fort Worth
Brownwood
Brady
San Angelo
Waco
San Antonio
Houston
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Oklahoma
Hot Springs
el Paso
Tex
Lecember
Clinton Mo
Pleasanton
Kansas
Lovrien
Local residents listed in Kansas City Topeka and Chicago
Henry Gaylord and several Topeka and Kansas City figures are listed with spouses and other relatives, including Mrs Emma Barber and Miss Bulah Barber from Chicago, Mrs A L Forsha from Hutchinson, Mr Sam Forsha from Forsha Kansas, and Mrs E L Ward of Chanute, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gaylord
Charles Brannaman
Kansas City
Charles Gleed
J. E. House
George W. Bewes
Topeka
Paul J. Mathews
St. Joe
Emma Barber
Bulah Barber
Chicago
A. L. Forsha
Hutchinson
Sam Forsha
Forsha
Kansas
E. £. Ward
Chanute
Kansas University football banquet hosted by Merchants Athletic
The annual university of Kansas football team banquet was held Saturday night at the club house hosted by the Merchants Athletic association. Guests included football players college friends and association members. Speeches by Coach Weels Captain Brominge S J Lishop Ed Riting Former Captain Vincent and others followed a large banquet after bowling and billiards. The event lasted into the small hours and was described as very successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Merchants Athletic Association
M. Robinson
George Kuhne
Fred Soxman
F. O W. Barteldes
Coach Weels
Brominge
S. J. Lishop
Ed Riting
Vincent
Caldwell Married in Kansas City to Mrs Eberly
E F Caldwell wed Mrs. Diattie Eberly of Wat Price in a quiet ceremony in Kansas City this afternoon. They plan to live in the Cadien property on Chicago Street, recently purchased and fitted up, and will move to Lawrence tomorrow. Caldwell has long been active in politics, serving in the legislature and as postmaster, and will continue his law practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Caldwell
Ofelock
Kansas City
Diattie Eberly
Watprice
Birthday Party At Keeler Home In Rush
Saturday night celebration at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Keeler for Mrs Keeler in the Eclipse club and Happy Go Lucky club with around thirty five attendees. Gifts, a playful tally card, and refreshments marked the evening. Invitations extended for the upcoming Greenock club dance.
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Mero
J. A. Keeler
Thanksgiving readings and social at local gathering
The notes recount a year’s first gathering with Thanksgiving poems and articles, refreshments served in the afternoon, and a meeting slated with Mrs. W U Johnsecember 4. Miss Alice Sinclair returned from Ottawa after visiting her sister Miss Bella Sinclair, and Father Downey traveled to Topeka. Notables include H S Gerwain of the Santa Fe secret service visiting town, and Miss Georgie Nicholson and others returning to Chicago after visiting local residents. The Athenium club ladies and friends are set for a Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Phillips home. Topeka Renovating Co. advertised on Massachusetts street for bedding renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Phillips
William ‘Fyson
Athenium Club
Phillips
Literary Notes From A Seasonal Christmas Critic
A Christmas Critic issues a broad survey of reviews and essays. It surveys The Cileig cover by Mr Tene ext Haskell, notes on Varsifah portraits by Watts, and Myrtle Reid's Love Letters of a Musivain. It also covers Gladstone life by Morely, Dante by Sir Henry, and American sea topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teneext Haskell
I Ue- Nish
Christian
Myrtle Reid
Prana
Iiso
Henry C. Potter
Hishop
New York
Sy Tipiallietie Atin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mettner
Wilder Bros
Witcago
L's
Atlas, B. & L. Association
Atlas Building and Loan Ass’n
National Bank
Spaulding Court House Grocery
Ernest Seidel
E.protsch
Chris Frenger
Elks Big Minstrels
Ste J. Wind
J. H. Shimmons
Mass St
K. C
Owen
Osteopath
University Kook
Choice Rons
Hoadley's
Lawrence Gas Co
Mettner's
Massachusetts Stret
Bandituy
Bute
the City Drug Store
Hamlin& Holloway
Tot
Ober’s
Wheel
Journal
Mettner’s Photo
Massachusetts Street
Phillips Bros
Emrs Witter
Hale
Hale's
Red Cross Pharmacy
Robertson Bros
Douglas County
Weird City
Cherokee
Osage City
Burlingame
Pennsylvania
A. J. Griffin
Phillip Fruit Farm
Prof. Griffih
Puvis de Chavannes
Squires’ Studio
Holiday Pictures
A. D. Weaver
Meitner
Raymond
Nuracy Building
Court House
Hood
Ehids. Morte
Alfre Whitmin
Eldridge House Block
Woodward & CO
Cember
University
Rowand Tendon
Ladies of Plymouth Church
Jackson Building
Raymond’s
INNES
Portieres
R. B. Wagstaff
E. F. Caldwell
Friends of
Mirs
J.A. Keeler
W. Corry Jones
A. Priest
Rush
Alg
Ulrich
West Side
Wy Hawes
Hawes
Henry Wedd
Nellie
E. L. Cowdrick
Lenexatoday
Joe Cox
C. KR. King
Eudora
John Weaver
George Kumler
Reno
Augusta Flintom
Edward Reynolds
Modge ‘City
Guar Whitbey
Samuel Reynolds
South Lawrence
Pleasant Hour
Henry Manwaring
Baldwin
Rowlands Book Store
Jersay
J. Kellman
Rhoda Island Street
Wole
Hertzler & Co
Legal News
Cornelius Gant
Topeka Renovating Co
Climax Poultry Wonder
Red Cross
C. S. Edwards
Warren Street
Jtry Wilder Bros
Rhode Iskuul Street
Pochler's
Neering
E. Wa
Ghas Thodicm
Feral India Meate
Massachusetts
Ecke's Economy Store
Massachusetts St
Bowersock Opera House
Comecs Stor Trhimelrate Wcabe & Mack
Tazie Trumbull
Ian Farce
Peerty Gilely
Mondemt
Lisk
Warren Stine
Linder
Journal Co
City Express
Ted Vet. Res
Picnir
Y. Si
Beery
Pesport
W. A. Guenther
Blige Se
the Park Grocery
Borner Bulk
Heinz’s Sa
Gorda
Ciubs
Wana. Cleland
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