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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1895
Page
8
Wheelmen from across Kansas arrive as the bicycle meet opens. Salina delegates and riders from Missouri and Colorado join the crowds, with prize lists and trial heats planned for Friday. Weather permitting, lantern parade and races stage tonight.
A probate trial in Judge Wood's court concluded Mrs Sarah McCartney is insane and appoints Amanda Crow Wil as guardian. The 60s or 70s year old Mrs McCartney has lived with her daughter for years and owns property in Ohio. The Mass of the Assumption was celebrated at Church of the Assumption this morning, with August 15 marked as a holy day. Father Coolon presided at Mass. A large crowd attended the event and a claim of “Little Gem” cigars being the best was noted.
Odd Fellows embrace a new order called the Kremlin of Ancient Order of Muscovites with plans for a Topeka lodge. Grand Secretary A. K. Wilson expands Masonic records and publishes an Annual Return. Woodmen promote Labor Day events in Lawrence with a Log Rolling in Bismarck grove. Pyramids dance forms and wagon trips to Grantville precede degree work, while Red Men, Degree of Honor, and other lodges prepare outings and meetings.
A car load of asphalt and new tools arrived in Topeka to resume street repairs. Manager J. W. Shaffer hopes to start Saturday morning or Monday if delayed. Work will continue until the $300 budget is used, with engineers and councilmen advocating resurfacing a strip on each side of Kansas avenue.
Luella A French files in district court for divorce from William R Fresch on grounds of non support. Married August 12 1884 at De Soto Iowa the couple are estranged. She cites loans he has not repaid. She seeks custody of their child William French and $500 alimony. Sheriff Burdge Bucy notes delinquent personal property lists to be enforced next week.
Jersey Small of Maple Hill stands out as a top angler with regular catches of wall-eyed pike and blue croppie in Mill Creek using a small minnow and large No 6 hook. The season has been strong with Topeka anglers visiting for days of fishing, while September brings renewed pike and croppie bite as grasshoppers lure fishers. Organized at Emporia for improved highways and a new Emporia bicycle club seeks better governance and highway upkeep. Guy McFadden, City Clerk, is noted for a potential St Louis Browns trial. The Topeka TAA pushes baseball, planning Emporia Maroons and Horton-Horton games at Athletic Park, with Labor Day matches. County commissioners refuse a horsemen lease on the fair grounds, ending fair races for the year. Live bird race between Messta Bisecoe and Montgomery postponed to next week. Leavenworth foot racers duped by a 200 wager scam. Topeka boasts fine Great Danes and St Bernards similar to premier kennels. Coffeyville’s strong baseball win over Emporia, Poage Patchen notes. Wichita weather expert comments on Joe Patchen’s size and temper. Rock Island’s Pier notes a sportsman’s shoot in Indian Territory. Kansas Sports mails a terrier to Chicago. A Wichita road race is planned from Wichita to Derby on August 23.
A Salina business delegation will visit Attorney General Dawes on Monday to press for enforcement of a $1.50 per ton coal rate set by the state railroad board, arguing railroads have ignored the order and seek Supreme Court action to compel compliance.
James Walsh plunged from the Rock Island bridge into the Kaw river yesterday while crossing the span. Officer Gaines saw him wobble on the beam, Walsh fell into the muddy water and was pulled out by a bystander named Wm. Brown. He recovered his hat and a package but vanished as soon as he reached the railing, possibly frightened by the officer.
A report states fifteen thousand horses will be shipped from Indian Territory and Texas points via Rock Island to eastern cities. General Superintendent Hitt says the company has not been advised of the plan, noting many horses and cattle in the region. The shipment, beginning in a few days, would move stock from the territory and Texas to Kansas City Chicago and St Louis.
The Spectators laughed at Bessie Lanes drunken condition as Beatle Lane faced arrest for intoxication. Judge Hasminger presided with Prosecutor Bird and Officer McElroy testifying. Lane was fined five dollars and appealed the ruling amid a grave, tense courtroom.
Round trip fare offered by Santa Fe with routes east of Chicago and stop over privileges. See Rowley Bros. for particulars.
At 5 pm a revolver discharge wounded Eugene Perryman, a building janitor on East Fifth Street. He claimed the weapon discharged while he tried to place it in his pocket. Initial doctor reports downplayed the injury, but conditions worsened, suggesting a possible suicide attempt amid domestic troubles.
Col Sam Radges jokes that janitors are the lifeblood of a peaceful life and bluffing workers. A clash on a picnic leads to a witty $2 payment bet rather than missing work. The tale highlights a sharp, excitable city routine about work and excuses.
Passenger guidance mentions choices of round trip routes east of Chicago with details to see Rowley Broa for particulars. The note points travelers to Rowley Broa for route specifics and scheduling.
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