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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1905
Page
3
In Kansas, shoppers are urged to visit for superior ladies shoes in Lawrence. The ad showcases $4 dress shoes in patent colt stock with light or heavy soles and ladies welt shoes priced at $2.50, $3, and $3.50, claiming the best $2 shoe in Lawrence is available there.
Mr. A D Weaver returns from an extended eastern market stay and notes heavier buying by retailers than ever before. He purchased a fine fall and winter stock and much goods are already arriving. He joins other market leaders in predicting a promising fall and winter trade.
For rent or sale a substantial brick house on Wilder tomentead at Wind mill heights with twenty acres of land half in fruit trees. The property has not been cared for two years but with cleaning and clearing could be a desirable Lawrence area home. Inquiries to O Q Learnard.
An assortment of reduced prices on stoves and ranges at F. I. Hepnett & Co 101 Massachusetts street with a 30 day sale. The notice also mentions local ads for funeral announcements, eye treatment, school supplies, clothing, and various merchants in Lawrence including Wel all steel furnaces at Ellis & Setterberg 10 Massachusetts street and multiple listings for books, hats, and groceries.
Amusements column notes The Contet's Laughter will appear at Haversock Opera House Monday September 1 with a big wagon entirely new scenic equipment new costumes and a stronger cast than ever seen in the play before The play retains strength and intensity that have won the hearts of the public.
Miss Maude Cooke will teach at the university studio in the Dick building with sessions for piano students from 10 to 12 and 1 30 to 6. Mrs Blanche Lyons is also at the university ready to receive her pupils.
J. 2. Churchill advertises carriage and wagon painting at 1016 Massachusetts St. The Smoothe pid child of Mr and Mrs George Woodhead died at the family home last night from whooping cough. Funeral held this afternoon with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Choles perfumes and premiums offer a year’s magazine subscription, pictures, and mission furniture. Mrs Coanely at 903 Mass. St. advertises. Fresh country butter and eggs at J F Strong, 725 3 Massachusetts St, phone 31. School backs exchanged at Wolf’s Book Store.
The Séera will hold its annual reunion and dinner at the Journal ball on Thursday Sept 14. The business meeting starts at noon and dinner at 1 30 pm. Program includes president's address music by Mrs Lyons reminiscences by Ely Moore and Mrs SBW Prentiss whistling by Miss Hoyt and more. Local ads promote groceries meats hardware and services at 10 Massachusetts streets with various shops and notices.
W F Weise, proprietor, promotes Keeler's Book Store and KU barber shop in one city location. Highlights six foot tubs with hot and cold showers, new Electric International Viber Massage machine for face and scalp, razors honed and exchanged, and promises right prices after comparison with competitors.
The Indies of the University of Kansas faculty host welcoming events for new students at Snow Hall. Numerous visits and social gatherings unfold around faculty, alumni, sororities, and local townspeople with travels to Colorado, California, and Missouri.
An assortment of shop notices details ready made suits at reasonable prices, cigars from Billy Williamson and Little Duke brand, and saddlery repairs offered by H W Henderson at 633 Massachusetts street. Money loans on farm and city property available with flexible payments. Robe rt s and Moore and Roberts and Moore listed for black smithing plow work and repair on Massachusetts street.
John Nesch of Leavenworth came to town this week to secure teams for hauling brisk goods in his area. J. T. Constant, contractor and builder, promptly attends to general repair work and advertises telephone 147. Naughton offers fine correspondence boxes by the yard or pound. Dr. B E Qwer osteopath and optician lists address and phone 645. Smith's News depot offers typewriter ribbons and paper. Rowlands & Stevenson stock school supplies.
Committees plan a week long Old Home Week in Lawrence with advertising literature and a premium list coming next week. October events include Douglas county day with exhibits, Central Protective Association parade, a dance, Settlers Day with speeches and a college game, Fraternal Day with contests, German day with parades and Turner exhibition, and a Saturday school day with a Y M C A dedication. Central prizes total 325 with lodges earning shares for turnout and best displays. Walker's Fairyland Amusement Company will stage six paid shows and four free attractions with multiple bands performing all week.
Lawrence public schools resume Monday after holidays. Superintendent Smith and Principal Olney prepared for the term with classroom assignments, course changes, and exams for transfer students. Teachers met to finalize plans, while families organized supplies and wardrobes for the start.
Rain delayed practice at the University of Kansas but the team continued drills with players in good condition. Freshmen and returning players compete for positions. Strickler and Donald bolster the lineup while training facilities improve. Manager Lansdon remains optimistic about a strong season and aims to beat Haskell.
From Denver the narrative notes a sensational Santa Fe wreck near Pueblo. It mentions Miss Grace Pett wedding plans, church services at Plymouth Congregational with Rev. W. W. Bolt, and Holy Communion in Troity church. Also reports John F. Clark’s sudden death from pneumonia, John P. Clark’s family, and a high school enrollment update.
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