Fancy Notions. Prices 1c to 9c yd. wer
Readable fragment notes low price apparel notions priced from one to nine cents per yard. Partial text indicates bargain items or fabric terms but lacks complete details or context.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
8
Readable fragment notes low price apparel notions priced from one to nine cents per yard. Partial text indicates bargain items or fabric terms but lacks complete details or context.
Tivine besling carny meetings are held in City park Topeka touts best ball team since Goldsby The Edison plant keeps one of the Hoest lookine Towns in Topeka Chairman Chaney Republican county committee on the ickest A good crowd of ladies at Friday ball games The Twenty third regiment band gives evening concerts at camp One Topeka man sends baskets of cables for his camping wife Street car track repair on Kansas avenue Delinquent tax list published Carnival Knights minstrels largest ever in Topeka Delinquent tax list similar area as last year Thorp preaches at first Methodist Church Province of Courtship Kansas avenue sprinkled for band concert Police hats or helmets worn and chosen Helmets Justice of the Peace John J Guy injured by buggy but able to attend duties Topeka population 120 more than any other city in state Kansas City Kan suburban of Kansas City Mo Rag carpet sewing at police station Rags untangled sold funds used for thread and other supplies Tom Davis and Jenny Weatherly two youths sentenced to 14 days for stealing watermelons John Oyens farmer They ate as much as possible and cut more melons Holliday Jr and John I Mc Manus soliciting Fall Festival funds Kur River Kaiehin active in festival plans Professor Edwards dead at Mercy Hospital Iowa City State university dying operation apoplexy listed Davenport Ia James M Carson of United Mine Workers enlists in Sixth Missouri Volunteers Tickets to Indianapolis via Santa Fe Route on sale August 29 30 and 31
Arrangements are complete for the Kansas State Tennis tournament to be held in Topeka next Wednesday and Thursday under the Topeka Tennis Club. The Nos. 1 officers and local organizers are listed, with singles and doubles events using National Lawn Tennis Association rules. Spectators are invited, admission free, with ample seating and prizes including three gold medals for state champions.
A Washington dispatch notes that U S exports of agricultural goods rose to record levels in the year, while manufactured exports show strength. Treasury records indicate fiscal year 1598 saw unprecedented factory goods exports, with imports of manufactures unusually small. The piece highlights the link between rising manufacturing exports and broader national prosperity.
Real estate transfers recorded including C G Huntington to Mary A Gitson on Harrizon street. W B Eimpson to Kelley S Kissling. Lambert and wife to Geo A Coxine. Jno Teever to Lillie A Coblent. Kelley S B to Emily B E Biggins. J Thomas transfers across multiple streets and neighborhoods including Byron avenue and Holiday's addition. various lots and prices listed.
In Philadelphia the steam yacht May, owned by Alexander Van Rennse laer, was placed at the disposal of the National Relief Commission. The vessel carries six tons of supplies including food, medicines, instruments, and store goods for the army in Porto Rico. Passengers include Mrs. Vari Hettianelane, Gavechirn Mine Melis, and National Board of Commissioners Willan Portis, Alexanderson, Rumnaselaer, LC. Vanuxdm, and G.
An OCR fragment advertises a cream social and dance near 8 10 p m with admission aimed at gents, then promotes Gypsy Queen powder at 25 cents. It lists a rail fare of 16 05 to Indianapolis via Santa Fe Route with August sale dates and Omaha Exposition fast train from Topeka at 465 am arrival at noon.
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Colonel Harvard outlining arrangements for recovering troops. Convalescent sites include Madison Barracks Lake Ontario Fort Monroe and Fortress Monroe with beds for about 1000. Additional camps at Wadsworth Hamilton and Governor’s Island to support isolation and comfort.
In Jewel county intense debate follows petitions to governor Padustine regarding the warden of Harry Webb, sentenced to Jewell county jail for slander. Governor Leedy refuses pardon after a meeting with supporters, while expressions of thanks pour in from Kaw Valley Lodge No. 20, Odd Fellows Lege No. 73, and friends for sympathy after a family loss.
Eastern newspapers press Governor Leedy for stance on a peace proposal. he reads the telegram, then dismisses it, stating he will not answer via telegraph. He insists newspapers must send a reporter for an interview, calling his policy iron clad and refusing such telegram inquiries.
Springfield Aug 6 The Eighth Illinois volunteer infantry colored will likely depart tomorrow for New York and board the steamer Yale direct to Santiago Cuba. Governor Tanner received a dispatch directing departure in time to meet Tuesday’s Yale. The adjutant general notes troops suffer exhaustion and exposure in a severe campaign.
Washington reports Theodore Roosevelt plans to challenge Secretary Alger by accusing mismanagement in the Santiago camp and seeks a court martial once facts are known. Allies say the move aims to reveal alleged failures by the War Department and force accountability.
Dr R C Flower, renowned for cures and diagnosing disorders, will lecture at Throop Hotel in Topeka Kansas on Friday August 19th. Prescott & Co plan plumbing heating and lighting work at Theo D Hemmatt’s new Polk area residence.
Columbus August. Circus proprietor Ephraim Sells leaves his entire estate to his widow valued at about 500000. He directs that any interest in the Sells Polman show be kept until the season ends, then disposed of by Ohio law. he names no mention of two daughters and a son.
New York August 6 Brigadier General Sam M B Young is at Montauk with Captain J K Patton and Chief Engineer Smith directing camp work for General Shatter’s army. Much of the camp should be ready when the first cavalry arrives from Santiago midweek. Carpenters work day and night, camp to have electric lights telegraph and telephone lines. A postal corps will open a post office. Train roads of tents stores medicines and provisions move toward Manus.
Local notes report the Merchants Federation will convene Monday at Weber's hall to discuss the premium stamp issue. Also updates include W A L Thompson Hardware stock transfer, Phar store room expansion, and real estate plans by Ferguson Co. Rivenvar to Holt revival with Rev Boyle after 24 confessions, and a Garfield Park band concert tomorrow.
Sheriff Cook and Justice Guy drew the jury for the September district court term. From Topeka and nearby townships, names listed. appointment of Jesse Cook as assistant county jailer noted but not publicly announced. Will of HC Peak sent for probate. deputies and revenue stamp issues discussed. Judge Deiman to appoint executor for Peak estate. marriage certificates, burglaries, and other local notices included. Cervera and son returned to Annapolis with a priest after brief leave.
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