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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1903
Page
4
County Superintendent Bowman led a Clinton gathering where eight districts 25 27 24 4 40 2 and 31 discussed forming a consolidated high school. A district committee was chosen. The meeting also noted an agent from United States Publishing Co promoting magazines, and a local oyster shipment arrival.
The brick veneer school house in district No 33 Riverside was dedicated Friday night with a social gathering. About 104 people attended as the community praised the new building, noted for its attractive interior and overall charm. The district reportedly spent around 50 dollars on the project.
Solomon Kauffman and wife and A H Kauffman and wife transfer property in Lawrence with $3,000 consideration. Thad Stevens and wife to W H Ley Stevens lot and piloted land in Lawrence for $3. T J McKensie and wife with Buckwalter convey shares of real estate for $900. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co received a letter praising its service and policies. Methodist rummage sale at 316 Massachusetts Street on Friday and Saturday October 16 and 17 urges donations.
Notice lists Topeka Renovating Co at 1026 Massachusetts with rooms for rent and board options. It mentions obtaining signs at the Journal office and coal delivery by C. L. Edwards with Warren Sr. contact, plus a winter coke sale by Lawrence Gas Co and Manila cigars promoted at Smith's news depot.
Mary Smith Parker dies after a long life of Bible study and church service. She leaves five sons, many grandchildren, and several railway workers among her relatives. A large group gathers for her service conducted by Dr Frank Leng at the First Methodist Church. Her resting place is Oak Hill.
Saturday grid scores show Michigan State and Chicago, Northwestern over Washington, Wisconsin routs Lawrence, Minnesota 46 blank Ames, Iowa drubs Drake, Amherst edges Harvard, Yale tops Springfield Training School, Princeton defeats Brown, Dartmouth beats Andover, Penn State wins 30 to 0, Virginia over West Point, and other regional results. Public sale notice for Poland China herd and farm implements near Lawrence follows, with local agricultural notes and upcoming Kansas City trip details.
A large social gathering marks the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs W H Spalding at their Mississippi street home. The couple wed in Louisville and moved to Binnington then Lawrence twenty years ago last August. A family dinner and later reception drew many relatives and friends including Mer c and Mrs A Mullet Salina and Mrs Prestiy of New York City. Various neighbors and prominent locals, including Sheriff Myers and Dr W W Reno, attended, with well wishes from across the region.
Lost white fox terrier with brown and white spot over the right eye. Answers to Spitz. Collar marked Lloyd Miller. Return to 124 Tennessee Street. Reward offered. Also ad seeking men to learn barber trade at Moler Barber College Saint Louis Missouri. Practical short courses with tools and diplomas awarded. distant applicants welcome. Write for particulars.
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