Canvass to raise funds for Salvation Army in Lawrence
The American Legion and Elks Club begin a citywide drive Monday to raise 4000 for the Salvation Army budget. Committees will canvass merchants and homes. headquarters on Vermont Street last year will require a payment this year. The Army aids distressed people not reached by other charities and aims to reach outlying areas with open air meetings and direct relief.
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Atheriecan Legion
the Elks Club
Salvation, Army’s
Salvation Army
Vermont Street
Lawrence
Ensigh Mark Forward
Real Estate Board
Lawrence Real Estate
No Kansas City Game Postponed By Rain in World Series
The third game of the junior world series in Kansas City between the American Association Kansas City and the International League Baltimore was postponed due to rain. Games will be played here tomorrow and Monday. Henry Scott was fined $15 in police court this morning for leaving a team hitched along the streets all night in the rain and jailed in default of payment.
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Kansas City
American Association
Baltimore
Henry Scott
Lawrence pioneer Charles Shimmons dies after long life
Charles C Shimmons a Lawrence resident since 1856 and veteran of the early Kansas era died after a long illness. Born in Worcester Massachusetts in 1851 he moved to Kansas with his family as a child. He leaves his widow Fannie Weidler and two sons Charles C. and Fred B. Shimmons, plus three brothers George Frank and John. He was respected for integrity and quiet service to the community.
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Kansas
Charles ¢ Shimmons
Lawrences
Lawrence
Charles Shimmons
Worcester
Mass
Fannie Weidler
Charles C
Fred B. Shimmons
George
Joplin
Frank
John
Tacoma
Wash
John Shimmons
Shimmons
Charles
Maitland Entertainers Highlight Friday Evening
The Maitland Entertainers presented a varied program Friday evening to a pleased audience. Delegates from Sunday schools attended the County Sunday School convention at Nortonville while local union representatives prepared for the state W. C. T. U. gathering in Leavenworth October 16 to 19.
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Maitland
Ian Edwards
Lawrence
Pacific Coast
Toos Angeles
Long Beach
William
Leslie
Will Scott
Edmonds
Kansas
M Pi
Alice Dunn
EL Woeisen
Tose
Poehler Mercantila Company
Nortonville
Lydia
Margaret
Kiem Yiel
Ida Cox
W. GC. T. WU
Leavenworth
Dct
Clarence Sanders
Ess
W. C. TU. Frida
Lindsay
Newby
Bonner Sf
Dwight
Rey Groshour
Ss. R. R
Septembry
Perré French
Ora
William Be
U. Bech
Dn C. Conn
Big N
Local Social Notes and Travel Fragments
Lake View society figures note Mrs D H McUresath weekend in Kansas City. George Langenderter hosts the Minervian club last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs O Gentry and others spent Thursday in Topeka. Several members depart Thursday for California to attend the American Legion convention for seven weeks. Pay raise announced for Manila teachers as part of broader education bureau safety plan.
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D. H. McUresath
Kansas City
George Langenderter
Minervian
O. Gentry
Ednund Avs
Wiedemann
Topeka
Lindin Brune
Victorine Wastell
Alien Colman
Glen Brone
Frank Brune
Californian
American Legion
Mr. Bleék
Clothe
Josephine Lewis
George Rremi
Lansing
Manila
Bureau of Education
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Campaign For Funds For Salvation
Old Home
Stanley
Mrs Swank
Priscilla Hughes
Tor
Los
Tan
Splaw
Clarion
Horatio Swank
Hootstown
IGIT
Brno
Pittsburgh
America
Sidewater
Virginia
Carolinas
Osborne, Davison
Water Dunn
Sanders
Albert Highfill
Claud Kimmel
Fred
Albert Cox
Theo
Cox
Activit
Lena Bell
James P. Y
Jones
Hampshire
Kentucky
Virgina
Will
Abe Y
Ayer
Marinus
Lake View
Tire. Stores
Butler Tire Co
Kaw Valley Tire Co
NEW Yorkus
the First Baptist Church
The
Douglas County Real Estate Board
Stractors
John Emick
E. J. Hilkey
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