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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
2
Chicago notices list services from embalming and funeral directors to bicycle repairs and clothing. Local merchants advertise post cards, embroidery, home store goods, flowers, and piano recitals with dates and prices. Also listed are tax lists, Kodak supplies, writing paper, school books, and general store items.
The usual crowd gathered at daylight as the Williams & Walker chart opened this morning. By 7:00 a line formed of at least fifty people, color and race blending as morning wore on. A grand rush followed when doors opened with every seat sold and the duo expected to fill the opera house tomorrow night.
At the revived WW theater meeting the congregation was asked to raise hands for those they deem saved. One woman raised her hand and named a minister from a large church, creating consternation whether in jest or earnest.
A visitor from Lawrence placed two $50 bets on Kansas University to win against Washburn, which Topeka State Journal notes as accepted. Otis U. Chase, a Topeka resident and Twentieth Congress medal holder, has not claimed his medal. inform the paper if found. Also advertised are pocket knives, pocket books, sewing machines, and Black Seal Cigars for sale locally with various prices and contact points.
A man named Juha Dov appeared before Justice of the Peace McCarty at Wakarasa Township for hunting without a license and other offenses. He paid a fine but awaits trial on three additional counts, while observers doubtless he will avoid future violations. Separately, multiple local advertisements and notices—from Atlas property loans to Lawrence Committee reports—are listed with regional venues and prices, including real estate and goods for sale.
A Camp Fire event is set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at G A R Hall. All are invited to attend and enjoy a time of fellowship. A dime tea will be served by the ladies of the G A R after the exercises, per the committee.
Last evening about half the population of Lawrence watched a bright light in a wicker car and a huge gas bag drift northeast. Spectators doubted and then believed a balloon. others argued it could be Gustafson’s advertisement balloons headed from St Louis toward Canada with fall goods to follow.
A fragment notes a long run titled Great Sucess in London Ber Ran 300 Nights in New York, indicating a stage or performance project with a lengthy run across months.
Numerous residents, including Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Squires and Mr. Alfred Lawrence, travel to Kansas City for business and leisure. Mrs. WL Dudridee, Mrs. FL E. Doubleday and daughter Caroline plan a week in Kansas City. The Congregational church group, Mrs. Proezner, Wilcox, and Alford attend a Kansas City meeting. Mrs. C. E. Stoutenroe and daughter return to Polo after visiting relatives. Also promoted: Bowersock Opera House event, Friday October 25.
The man Holvomb of Lecompton faced a charge of dealing with a sick will. He was fined 10 and costs and unable to IDs. He was brought back to Loveluck jail this morning.
The First Vesper Service will be held in University Hall Sunday afternoon October 27 at 4 30 with Chancellor Strong leading. A special program has been prepared and music is promised unusually good. An invitation is extended to all interested.
Money to loan on farm and city property. Interest rates as low as 5 percent with optional payments. Come and see us Morrigan Lem m 744 Mass. etrect.
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