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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
4
Chicago reports fair to tonight with rising temperatures through Saturday. Kansas weather is noted from the University of Kansas. mentions humidity and barometer readings. Local ads promote oysters at Omline’s, suits from Wanamaker & Brown, cleaning and tailoring services, and a jeweler offering silverware. Also promotes photography studios and candy makers, with various street addresses and prices.
Miss Nannie Towne of Lawrence died at 7 a m from nervous prostration after a long illness. She was 37, a high school graduate who attended the University and remained active in the Baptist church and Sunday school. The Towne family, well known in Lawrence, mourns her death and asks friends to share in their grief.
Assistant Postmaster General graduate from Lawrence Business College profiled. Joseph Stewart, Humboldt native, educated in Humboldt public schools and Lawrence Business College, studied law at George Washington University, began as clerk in Civil Service in 188? and advanced through merit to his current post.
Miss Sarah A. Wilder of Hiawatha is slated to give a song recital on Thursday November 1. A popular university student and Pi Phi member, she engaged deeply in campus life before studying in Paris after graduation.
The audience praised Miss A Wilder for a recital at Leavy venue, noting her voice surpassed every expectation and drew strong applause. Reported as a standout performance, attendees compared her singing favorably to past concerts. Mrs Prentiss' Home Store linked as a local sponsor, with Callisto Brand Lucca Olive Oil advertised by C. P. Barber & Son.
Miss Carrie Hanscome and Mr M F Nicholson wed at the bride’s parents home at seven o’clock in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev W W Bolt. The couple, unaccompanied, reside in Lawrence and will live at 141 New York Street after November first. The event drew local interest due to the bride’s active church involvement and the groom’s standing in the community. The reception featured a four course meal and room decorations with ferns and palms.
A small-town seller advertises a range of Halloween items including pumpkins lanterns masks and witches. Post cards are listed at one cent each drawing attention to bargain basement pricing and seasonal supplies.
A collage of shop pitches and campus prompts: discounts on Post Fountain Pens at 25 percent off through Nov 1, lamp and accessory promotions at 10 East Henry street, fresh popcorn at Wiedemann’s, and William Allen White remarks on party principles. Also notes on a boxing of football and swimming style, YMCA basketball, and a New York sample suit sale October 31 hosted by Stacy houses and AL Poung at Mass. St.
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