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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
5
Loyal customers spread the word about our millinery shop. They bring friends to shop late styles and Sailor shapes in all colors and black, boosting trade and showcasing our excellent offerings and affordable prices.
59¢ per yard for Snow Flake Dotted Marine trimming. Bright pattern designed for uniforms and decorative uses. Available in store shelves with standard widths for easy sewing and project planning.
A local hat seller advertises Leghorn hats priced from 33 cents up to 1 dollar 60, noting an early-bird purchase before a price advance. The ad emphasizes a "beautiful line" and a gradual price ladder for mountain Leghorn styles.
Great clusters of roses violet blue light bloom with bluet, cornflower foliage and assorted greenery.
A fragmented ad listing Millinery leaders with product claims for skin beautifiers and cosmetic preparations. The garbled text names Purides Beautifiers, Oriental Cream, magical beautifier, and various cosmetic claims alongside shop references and dealer notes.
High class carriage horses fetched premium prices at an April New York sale. Buyers from Puriy-ive and other harness houses reported strong demand for top sires and mares, with several animals selling for high figures and averaging around five hundred dollars each. Names and exact pairs appeared in fragmented listings, but the event underscored persistent appetite for elite carriage stock.
Clarence Morford of St John and his brother Leroy Morford arrived at Santa Fe hospital after a handcar incident in Topeka. Clarence sustained a fractured skull and other injuries and faces possible surgery this afternoon. Leroy was also badly hurt, but both are not expected to recover quickly.
Governor Stanley returned from Hutchinson and began preliminary work tabulating and investigating pardon applications for hearing tomorrow. Forty cases remain, with evidence tied to the matters and informants to prepare for Dimner.
Mrs F E Dietrich arranges a free recital and a pleasant subscription party hosted by the Commiee club. The Ladies Music club held a Flower Program at Mrs Gleed’s home with a Schubert trio by Henry Beerman and Winifred Wagener, followed by a later free recital at East Side Mission. A home wedding of Miss Clara Rice and J R DeBow completed the social program amid numerous Topeka residents.
Hurme in Potwin honors thirty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jetmore. Mrs. McClelland visits Kansas City. Mrs. Head issues tea invitations. First Methodist church hosts informal reception for Dr. J. T. McFarland family. Cake walk for sister Iniaire Coleman visiting Denver. State Federation delegates urged to meet at Unity church. Rev. Alman guests of Rev. and Mrs. A. Wagner. Mr. Wikier to two weeks in Kelameroo. Mr. Wider recovering from illness. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. F. Stewart visiting Arkansas City. Jno Riley moves from Dover to 1721 Polk Street.
The Lat ive Music Club wraps its season with Bruno Steindel Company at Gael Grand Opera House on Friday. The program features Stein, Schuecker, Griffin, and Mrs Steindel with piano and harp solos, cello works, and arias. Tickets go on sale Tuesday morning at Sim Drug Store.
Topeka horse fanciers prepare for a major June race meeting. Funds totaling $1,609 are being raised to launch the event, with many fast horses expected to participate. B Samson, Frank Poster, and Dr. George C. Pritchard visited the state house and discussed donor responses for the gathering.
Sergeant Owen arrested Charles Clark a 15 year machinist and husband of several children for disorderly conduct after his wife Mrs Clark complained to the Purity League. Chief Ramsey filed the warrant, Clark and a named woman were found at a North Kietnm Street residence near Firet and taken to the station.
Residents near the Salvation Army hospital at Sixth and Buchanan plan to petition the city next Monday night to have the facility relocated. Superintendent Lowe said the hospital is willing to move but cannot yet locate a suitable building and has asked neighbors for help.
Cattle have anthrax exposure noted in the region as officials plan investigations. Authorities discuss separating native cattle from established stockyards in the city and creating a three mile dietant to control spread amid a petition from local workers. Environmental and veterinary measures are under consideration with changes proposed to the university’s curations.
New York mourns Sheridan Shook who died today at Ned Hook N. He was for many years the proprietor of the Union Square Theater and later the Morton house.
Cleveland capitalists back a project to build a condensed milk industry in northern Ohio. Plans call for one or two creameries and a can factory capable of producing 2,000,000 cans of condensed milk annually. Promoters are currently at work in Akron.
Local items report a busy Topeka scene with school text book commission meeting, railroad property in Kansas, theater events at Crawford, and a range of civic notes. Firearms laws, quality of street paving, and community events mingle with sports, weather, and anecdotes from residents and officials.
The White House presents Miss Clara Shields with roses from the conservatory, a centerpiece, embroidered dolls, and a silver gift from Mrs McKinley. Shields, engaged to Carl Schutz of New York, wed yesterday in Canton Ohio. The couple, formerly of Canton, may visit the White House briefly during their honeymoon.
Philadelphia reports the death of Alfred F Hust president of Pittsburg Reduction Company and captain of Battery B Pennsylvania National Guard at age 48. The brief item notes his prominence and sudden loss in New York dated April 27.
Wilkesbarre, April 27. Adam Peshta, a Hungarian violinist, testified he had about 20 wives. Prosecutor Michael Stroka and his wife described Peshta’s infatuation with their 14 year old daughter. The jury convicted him. Judge Lynch sentenced him to $100 fine and six years in the Eastern penitentiary.
Important notice for settlers about entry of the Uate Reservation near the southwest Colorado boundary. Proclamation authorizes settlement May 4 1889 with land offices at Durango and Colorado Springs. Entry allowed after noon May 4, 1889. quarter sections advised to secure by arriving at 15:00. Notes on Great Rock Island Route and D R G connections and Rock Island folder availability. Also mentions Washburn College game at Athletic Park tomorrow and Hutchinson return fare via Santa Fe.
A jumble of city notices records social events and local details. Names like Maud Kellar Belle Marple and Edward Stanley appear amid mentions of weddings receptions and a Washburn concert. Business and venue references include Court Beys Kansas Avenue and Airs at Courtney's with various ads and addresses.
At a Republican club gathering last night the party praised Chairman Chaney and the county committee for supporting a stand to table the appointment of a Republican imp ret that the matter be tabled for harmony. After a spirited debate, the resolution was tabled by a close vote.
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