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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
4
The notice reports generally fair weather in Chicago and Kansas with little temperature change, plus an advertisement inviting readers to Gustafson the Callere Jeweler for KU novelties and new Stuck Pins at Ed Parsons 71 Mass. St.
At the People's Summer Theater an entire program change features The Pride of the Yukon a melodrama of Western life written for Miss Eddings with notable comedy. Vaudeville headliner Little Tobie Stark will perform in Anna Well, doors open 7:30 curtain 8:00 with souvenirs given Friday. Prizes include a gold watch pearl glasses and silver spoons displayed at Gustafson's. Rest Room appeal noted with local fundraisers planned at Kanwaka Hall. Also three five acre tracts near the University for sale by Tosiford Investment Co. Rocky Ford items and refined Post Cards at Wiemann's and Boyles. cool room rentals through R F Remington 1030 Mass.
Last night 976 new students enrolled at the university, far above the 401 enrolled this time last year, with most awaiting registration this week. The registrar’s office stays busy as old and new students arrive. chapel address Friday by Captain Clad Hamilton of Topeka promises inspiration amid the opening exercises. Overall current enrollment reaches 1,385, up from 1,220 a year ago.
Postmaster General Meyer orders postmasters to work with school authorities to deliver short postal talks to pupils. The aim is to teach mail operations, classification, and money orders and to promote postal savings banks. Schools will receive guidance to help improve addressing and reduce dead letters.
A local girl known as the E-C girl drew attention with a bright, neat appearance and steady work posing as a notable figure in Lawrence. She spoke of hard daily labor yet remained optimistic about her energy and future. Meanwhile, shoe firm Lloyd & Adams, led by R L Lloyd of Portsmouth Ohio, visited the city to promote trade relations and personally connect with the market.
The sheriff detained Catherine Carr at Osa watomie asylum after adjudging her insane. She arrived two weeks ago on a Union Pacific train, wandered North Lawrence, and was later held in county jail. Despite refinement, authorities found no clear origin or destination. Similar behavior occurred in Atchison where she was released after wandering.
The piece notes an unprecedented surge of new students at Kansas University this year. Hackmen and ex pressmen concede the campus is filled with many fresh faces younger than in prior years, mixed with doubts about aging and independence.
The September meeting of Douglas County Horticultural Society is set for Saturday September 18 at the home of W E Barnes Winkind The program includes The Sugar Beet by Mrs John Lovett Lee Keeping with Fruit Growing by Waller Parrish Cold Storage Marketing the Apple Crop by W E Barnes A dinner will be served at 1 30 p m per Mr Barnes request Signed B F Smith president Samuel Reynolds secretary College Jeweler for K U novelties
Last night travelers J Lang and dessa Flory left for Denver and Pasadena respectively, with Wood bound for Pasadena. Mrs J T Moore visited Kansas City, and J T Anderson went to Excelsior Springs. Several locals, including Misses Carolyn Neal and Nelle Troutman, and Mrs Bert Capen, head to Omaha, Leavenworth, Baldwin, Ottawa, and Williamsburg.
An elderly scientist recalls a young girl and outlines the principal characters with a focus on their roles and relationships within the story.
United States postal inspector C F Dutton arrived in town to investigate allegations tied to the Weber Bros piano factory affair. He will assess claims from a fraudulent advertisement offering stock in the Lawrence Kansas plant and consult with County Attorney Harley before pursuing potential prosecutions.
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