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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1895
Page
5
An eclectic listing advertises a Walthin style watch sale with various items described including a £15 watch and multiple pieces in silver and gold finishes. The text mentions prices from 3.50 to 5 and references Waltham and nickel components with unclear vendor notes and marketing phrasing.
A fragmented OCR fragment shows scattered numbers and prices including 18.00 12.00 and quantities like 1250 1000 150 with no surrounding context or identifiable entities. The legible content is minimal, offering only isolated monetary expressions and figures without a clear event or subject.
A report describes Louaville Springs near Wamego in Pottawatomie county as a scenic summer spot with a wooden park and suspension bridge over Rock Creek. It notes a family camp including editor RM Chilcott, calls the place Camp Hamona for Chilcott’s late daughter, and mentions boating and fishing opportunities. Also covered are a large eel caught by WL Wilkins in Walnut Creek, a bank closing notice in Topeke, and travel ads via Santa Fe route with $17.00 fare.
Rev Bernard Kelly, a frequent speaker to old soldiers, draws strong support for a U S Senate bid while vowing not to seek any state office. He criticizes gold standard positions, questions Blue's 1890s campaign rhetoric, and shocks audiences with blunt remarks about appointments and veterans.
Fled horsemen claim they will answer tomorrow on securing a ten years lease for the fair grounds race track. Topeka plans a meeting when towns like Holton and Chanute report successful discussions.
About thirty Topeka citizens met in the council chamber to prepare for a conference in Topeka on October 1 aimed at promoting a Galveston exposition celebrating Gulf deep water and enhancing western and southern product markets. J G Sienecker chaired, Arthur Capper secretary, with speakers including Tom Richardson and local officials. Executive committee to be formed to advance invitation work. A note on Royal Baking Powder claims stronger leavening than competitors.
A Lawrence World item recalls a customer at Smith's new stand who asked for the best cigar. The seller mentions cigars bought for 35 a hundred a decade ago and notes that Bill Nye once smoked a half finished one, joking that Nye suspected a prank regarding a one cent cigar for fifty cents.
Della Reynolds went to the Salvation Army last evening where rude men spoke to her sharply. She slapped one, they followed her, and the slapped man struck from behind. A male companion accompanied Della as officers tailed them to her home on Monroe street. Both were arrested for disorderly conduct and fined $10 each in police court.
The School Board adjourned meeting last evening with President Shaw in charge. Members present except C Miller. A general revenue levy of eight mills and two mills for interest and sinking fund was approved and bids invited for coal paper pens and other school supplies for the coming year. Committees to draft retirement resolutions for President Welch reported. Reverend J B Thomas led in flattering resolutions honoring Mr Welch on retirement before the board adjourned to August 26.
Andy Jordan known as Iie Jerden stole a six hole cooking range from Auctioneer Jack Tungate, loaded it into his wagon then sold it to a second hand dealer for one dollar. The theft, valued at at least $22, led to his arrest by Officer Gaines and his transfer to state authorities. The incident, described as petit larceny, ends with a tongue in cheek note about a drug store Andy distancing himself from the crime.
Hob Clothing On manager Mr Heyman returns from a five week eastern trip visiting Chicago St Louis New York Philadelphia and Boston. He promises Topeka shoppers the greatest Hab clothing line yet and notes prices remain lower despite eastern rivals raising costs. He claims Hab goods are produced under his direct supervision and urges watching his display for proof. The piece also endorses Royal baking powder as best for bread and cake based on home tests.
Real estate transactions include Elder and Weing Albert Robinson and wife transferring three lots on Mulgane Street Williams addition to W F Joslin for 450 dollars. Marie Bronson buys Norris subdivision lots 14 15 and four feet of lot 2 from Mr and Mrs Fountsin E Grover. School district 57 files deed for Moon road tract once owned by Sarah L Thacher and Safford M Thacher, district pays 100 dollars and resumes a 2600 dollar mortgage.
Over fifty years Mrs Wisslow's Soothing Syrup used for teething children. It soothes gums eases pain cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Twenty five cents a bottle. We can keep you clean Peerless Steam Laundry 312 and 114 W Eighth.
Populists in Auburn and Mission townships denounce central committee action transferring convention control to city Populiata. They accuse fusion aims and pass a Liberty schoolhouse meeting resolution opposing fusion with any party and pledging adherence to the Omaha platform.
Paris reports refute that James B. Eustis dropped the case of John L. Waller the former U S consul at Tamatave Madagascar sentenced to twenty years by court martial. Eustis says he is pursuing the matter energetically and hopes for a satisfactory result. A separate note warns against baking powder sold cheaper as likely made from inferior alum ingredients.
Prof H S Wilder formerly organist at First Presbyterian in town arrived from Boston to wed a Topeka woman. His grip overcoat and umbrella were stolen near Chicago. he notified Chief Detective Kinney. The Topeka Academy of Medicine met with papers read on cysts and hot water in eye treatment. City Physician Mitchell reported an opium poisoning case.
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