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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1912
Page
5
A report from a campus social scene details the Chi Omega supper at the chapter house with chafing dishes and pink and cardinal decorations. It also lists events at the Minervian Club, Sunday school start, engagements, weddings, and numerous notices of births, visits, pledges, and campus social activity across Lawrence and Topeka with several named individuals and local groups.
A mortgage is filed on the Lawrence Water company plant for a bond issue. The filing shows a state bond amount and planned refunding in 1904. The document mentions improvements and a five percent rate, with the bond secured by the company assets.
The Pierce Piano Company showcases a distinguished display at the Agricultural Hall featuring a player piano two therpines and a large French piano along with a Victor Victrola and a Columbian Grinola. Their instruments promise music from best known pianos and the store offers a wide stock. A five check stand will operate at the booth inviting Fair Grounds visitors to explore the exhibits.
Grace Boyle returned this morning from a weekend in Lawrence. Professor K R Price left for Sioux City Iowa. W K Vepperal of Kansas City spent the weekend at the Sigma Nu House. George Datis of Kansas City was in Lawrence visiting yesterday. Thrumen Fitzpatrick is here visiting his parents Mr and Mrs James Fitzpatrick after a few days. Mr and Mrs Charles Ulvicksyn visited in Denmark and spent time there visiting relatives.
A scrambled list of names and destinations appears in the day’s brief notes. Entries mention A B Quinton and Chappell Foote for Topeka yesterday, Erna Frick this morning, Hayne departing today for a hunting trip, and Harry Ewing with Roxy leaving this morning for St Paul. A reader notes a weekend move to Karigas City.
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