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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
4
Fragmentary storefront notes list satin chin cream, cigars, cider vinegar, portable gas lamps, piano pupils, and school supplies. Mentions Mrs Prentiss Home Store 920 Ohio street, Eriksen stores, Wiedemann lemon drops, and Boughton’s 1025 Mass St. Indicates door to door or local deliveries and packing by Lawrance Transfer Co.
Law rein area ads promote Kodak supplies at muinl's Drag, Eriksen's full home furnishings, writing paper at Boughton's 1025 Miss. St, Abel Wolfson sells shoes, Wiedemann's battercups, Schiulz clothing, Robertson Undertaking Co with black and white funeral cars, postcard sales, horse boarding at Henderson & Tapp, tax lists for sale, bicycle repairs, and more in a bustling small-town storefront roundup.
A long list of residents and visitors appears from Topeka Baldwin Kansas City Ottawa Lawrence and neighboring towns. Names include G F Laxman Volney Hilford Billy Murphy A Wilson Earl Marshall McFarland P F Walker Nelfie Armstrong Alfred Goodwin Alba Lonck Alba Lonck Mrs W A Guenther Harry Davidson Gem Herbert Ellis Fritz Loekan Otto Hoffman Ely Moore Marie Stone Clara Gethring Anna Covey Jess Gephard J Barkdull Mrs J Drake Edward Bigelow Chas Cubbi son Rev Meredin Olathe Wagener Okla Clifford Furst Riley Lewis J B Wilford John Morgan Pattie Hoffman J Bowlingham N Nolan Adele Mrs George Jones Jason Hidden among others with travel and visiting notes in Kansas cities.
A Topeka newspaper lists county liquor licenses held by individuals and lodges including Lawrence Brown Minnie S01 NX apen WE FB Winthrop Jos Lodge 309 Ed Payne Vermont Ellis Lodge 733 Vermont Fool Hawkins Nancy Penn Lawrence Turnverein Hetzel chair MWR Stone G1195 Weyerinulier Mas sipton Tudllunter and others. The notice hints at home purchases and self filling products from Sume Book Co and Pierson's Black Seal Cigars.
A fall wedding at the bride's parents' home in Oskaloosa united Miss Helen Johnson and Mr. Clitos B. Hosford of Lawrence. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Peetor of the Methodist church. Guests included Lawrence locals and university affiliates. the couple will reside at 116 New Hampshire Street after December 1.
Kansas politicians discuss expense of a state primary and who should bear the cost. The piece notes Kansas could fund its own primary but questions the fairness of making candidates pay. In other notes, Charles Snead and Lillie Jackson of Topeka were married by the probate judge this morning.
A series of real estate transfers shows Harvey D. Hill and wife transferring property to T. J. Reohane in Baldwin Wakarusa area, with parcels on Jersey Street. Additional transfers include T. J. Keohane and wife, J.T. Messenger and wife, and others exchanging lots and streets in Baldwin Lawrence and nearby towns. Stated parcels include lots on Perry Street, Monroe Street, and blocks within Cranson’s addition, with multiple spouses named and locations across Baldwin Lawrence and surrounding Kansas towns.
Sheridan attacks Reno County High School with claims of missing from university prep list. Investigations show the school is listed as fully accredited with strong university ties and top student records. University authorities express satisfaction with Reno County graduates and request publication of Prof. Smith’s letter.
Alfalfa meal mills push front in Northwest Kansas. Mankato plant proves successful prompting subscriptions for mills at Kirwin and Osborne. Norton to replace fire destroyed mill. Cold season noted. You need Straffon s Mentholis.
J H Cohn, part owner, eyes expansion with a new six story retail space between St Louis and Denver routes. Estimated 20 000 attendees at the site as the six section store grows, banking on advertising to draw crowds. The venture aims to avoid crashes and provide a strong union presence in the enterprise.
Holemh and Perdue, champions at the County Fair, were defeated by the court house team Asher and Gillham two games to one in a Saturday match at the courthouse. The event notes suggest the champions may retire their titles.
Invitation from Dr Bieder wolf to Post No 12 G A L Fe to meet at the Post hall Wednesday October 24 at p m to move in a bowly to the meeting at the tent COLLENS Post Commander The Male Quartet from K U comprising Teale Cooper Frick leton Power Goldman Hoar and Marks of the mandolin club with Harry Bozelle pianist left this afternoon for Baldwin where they will give an entertainment tonight
A. W. Tamb conducted a highly successful sale on Saturday selling all property, real and personal, at fair prices. The event drew steady interest and closed with all lots disposed of.
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