Religious notices and civic officials listing
A mixed notice page lists Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian and Christian services with times and pastors on various streets. It also records local officials including district judge J. Paxson, probate judge, county clerk, sheriff, deputy sheriff, surveyor, commissioners, mayor Bowlus, police judge Davis, and several clerks and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Goodin
John Paxson
Wn. Thrasher
Hi. A. Needham
R. B. Stephenson
J.C. Murray
DeWitt
Schouls
E. C. Amsden
D. P. Green
G. W. Apple
IIS
Dream of Satan in Church Alters Mrs Palliser Life
A bitter winter pushes Mrs Palliser toward charity after a vivid dream in which Satan sits in church. She questions faith, seeks counsel, and aids Madge Allen, a poor neighbor, discovering a moral awakening about Christian duty and aiding the needy over social appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palliser
Mrs. Palliser
Ma. Palliser
Christ
Mrs. Pasliver
Madge Allen
Madge
Mrs .Palliser
Jesus
Ms. Palliser
Mra. Pallleer
Change of Mind by a Mountain Outlaw Ticket Agent
A tall rough-looking mountaineer in Denver bought a New York ticket via Kansas Pacific by mistake and learned it could not be changed. After threatening the agent with a six-shooter, he compelled them to alter the ticket, then left, remarking he wanted to induce a change of mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Railroad
Denver
New York
Kansas Pacific
Union Pacific
The Question and the Woman's Place in Work and Life
A thoughtful piece argues agitation over women’s rights may show women’s fit and limits for certain jobs, while stirring demand for better division of domestic labor. It suggests discontent is natural, but aims to push men to share chores and encourage healthier living and self care for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Tate
Napoleon's Death Reflections on a Fallen Emperor
The piece contrasts Louis Napoleon's private retirement with his former imperial throne and notes the muted public response to his death. It traces his birth at the Tuileries on April 20, 1808, his long illness, two surgeries, and a likely third, and reflects on his career, ambition, and the forthcoming history of a remarkable life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Napoleon
France
Europe
England
Charles Louis Napoleon
the Tuileries
Emae
Chiselhust
X. C. Bull
Debate Over Annihilation Doctrine At Mellestine Reese Meeting
The Rev N S Terry read a letter against annihilation as Dr True argued that eternal punishment means total destruction of soul and body. He cited passages on future state, while Rev Curry Corbett opposed his views and urged strict limits on discussion. Other clergy defended free discussion as a committee prepared rules for governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellestine Reese
N.S. Terry
True
Dr. Curry
Mr. Corbett
Methodist Church
Curry
Corbett
Tree
Crawford
George Lansing Taylor
Dr. True
Tribune
Coal and Wood Fuel Turning Point Warns of Forest Loss
Colman's Rural World warns that forests across the eastern states dwindled rapidly as wood was the dominant fuel. The piece recalls $2 to $3 cords a century ago versus current prices and notes railways and mining demand drive massive deforestation. It argues for large scale reforestation and treating forests like grain crops to avoid near total loss and a shift to coal for heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colman
Woodman
Jumberman
Jennison to open Fourteenth Pharash Bank in Topeka
The Leavenworth Times reports Col Jennison plans a Topeka branch of his Faro bank next week. He boasts thirteen banks and aims to match western banking capitals with a strong cash capital. He hints support for Dr Logan in the U S Senate race, citing past cooperation on mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Jennison
Faro
Topeka
Kansas
Egquintiite
Legate
Leavenworth
Pharash Bank
U. S
Dr. Logan
Nere
Leavenworth Times
Extinguishment of Fires Novel Device
A Portsmouth resident writes to the Beaton Journal about a brick building plan with a 3 inch iron pipe set in a partition wall to deliver water for firefighting from a cellar to a roof outlet. The system could project water up to a hundred feet, though it has never been tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Beaton Journal
Reissued Notes on Walnuts and Local Happenings
The column surveys Persian walnuts suited for Kansas orchards, mentions Topeka and Lawrence railroad bond debates, and reports on church music earnings and a Christmas tragedy at Christ Church Savannah. It also notes a button invention, Imogen Brown singing engagements, social quirks, deaths in 1872 across major cities, and assorted curiosities from Greeley autographs to a Cincinnati birth to a Tyrol nun and early library notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogen Brown
Providence
J. B
Bartholomew's Church
Christ Church
Savannah
Lizzie Spencer
Beckwith
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Register
R Dais
Walker
Iola
Kensal
Orrida
Allex
Cousty
Jefferson Avenue
Broadway Street
L. M. Hancock
Sycamore Street
Pr. O
M. M. D. Gage
Presbyterian
Madison Avenue
Western Street
W. Shatrox
Esper Crockin
Iola Lodge
A. F. & A. Masons
Joan Francis
Murray
Lee
Hotels
Neosho
Wadley Y Ho Ouse
N. T. Win
Vane
Welson F. Acers
Tola
Allen County
Kans
D. L Worthington
Ola, Allen Co
Will Yweetice
H.W. Talcott
Yola
Allen Co
Winans
Nevado Valley House
William Allen
GEQ
A. Bowlus
Iola, Kangas
DOESA
General’ Land Agency
East Davis & Vaninys
H. Freeman
Sinversuriti and
Dentiit
Kas. Ie
Ite
Ohica West Side Public Square
D. F. Givens
Iole
J.N. White
Washington
8. Tozer
Alry
Charrees
G. W.acovert
Cantrie
Foll
Ofice
Kansab
Downer & Brown
J. Carhorn
Jolla
Estaniuago
Errasiumen
L. L. Northrup
San Bhr
United States
Schior Bons
D. ¢. Brubaker
West Side Public Square
EL W. Cenver
C. H. Rowe
Culver & Rowe
Piimnee
New Chicago
Coffeyville
Mardis & Downer's
Mardis & Downeh
Templin & Richards
Cigars & Tobacco
Queensware & Glassware
iVworr Tord
Ming
Yonder
Heyer
Kingdom of Heaven
Dherself
Harpers’ Bazar
Napoleon
Henry Dickens
Cambridge
Coal and Wood
Patrick
Maloney
Wido
Lawrenes and Topeka Railroad
Southey
Mornin Post
The
Courier
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cora Pearl
America
Mrs. Fair
Weattreet
Pennsylvania
Mariar
Douglas
Kannes
Pabite
Boston
President Lincoln
Springfield Patriot
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