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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
4
Weather and commerce notes mix with ads as Lawrence National Bank touts safety and modern services while local merchants push self filling pens, custom suits, lamps, fruit, and electrical supplies.
A parade of visitors and travelers appears from Topeka Kansas City and Omaha. Mrs M Wilhelm and Miss Laura Miles travel through Kansas City. Jack Jones of Boston and Fred Lay of Chicago conduct business. Various locals visit relatives attend events or depart for Omaha Denver and Oakland.
A Kansas City composer, Charles Johnson, known for ragtime, visits Wiedemann’s store Saturday with performances. In a chatty shopper scene, a grocer jokes about a quarter with thirteen stars and letters, then offers small change. Bell Bros promote fresh popcorn.
Kansas University football squad endured thirty minutes of hard scrimmage with the Haskell Indians, showing overall effort yet exposed weak tackling. A Kansas City Times writer observed the practice, suggesting KU’s weaknesses while Kennedy predicts a tougher schedule ahead. Harry Simmons, famed skater, is abroad touring Europe this week.
The University Book Store advertises stationery offerings with a box and two phone numbers 206 and 803 Mass, inviting readers to visit for latest supplies.
News received from Las Animas Col shows Mrs Maude Brown Murphy died Monday of consumption in Las Animas. Her body will be brought to Independence Kansas for burial. She leaves a husband and two young children. A University of Kansas graduate and Kappa Alpha Theta member, she was widely known and admired.
Law school students hold their annual banquet this evening at the Eldridge. Gnele Jiung day is marked by a social gathering with toasts and class get acquainted. The feature includes a toastmaster and festive remarks as part of the university’s holiday events.
Miss Hilma Anderson and Mr. Curtis Copeland wed at the bride’s sister’s Lawrence home in a simple ceremony led by Rector Stev Baxter. They plan a southern Kansas wedding trip then settle in Moline Kansas. Several out of town guests attended and a two course luncheon followed.
George L Cappis, a well known Grant township resident, died yesterday at age 85. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 from his home.
Miss Grave Reynolds, of 71905 Lonigiana Street, returned from opera practice at North College to find her horse and buggy missing after the recall. A long search failed, but the horse and buggy were later found hitched in front of the Bible manor on Dread Avenue. The prank appeared to be the work of a local arts group member with no clear motive given.
The article discusses the federal rural free delivery program, noting annual expenditures of 334,880,000 and a star route expansion of 182.256 miles at 6,414,542 dollars. It argues communities should maintain local roads to support service, not demand perfection, and stresses roads must be usable daily without undue delay.
Samuel Wendell Williston former dean of Kansas University Medical School and current head of the Paleontology department at the University of Chicago visited yesterday. The trip was informal as he traveled from Texas where he conducted research. Williston is regarded as a leading authority in paleontology.
Postponed supper due to death of Mr. George Cuppis of Grant township. Manual Training room equipment partially arrived at the new building and to be installed once remaining supplies come. Episcopal Ladies announce a rummage sale at 919 Massachusetts street Friday and Saturday. Palace of Sweets offers fresh baked candies. Mrs Prentiss Home Store cites school and home supplies.
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