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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1898
Page
3
Fragmentary sale notice lists Jelly Glasses covered Per Gozem 6 Glass Waster Set with pitcher six glasses and tray 50c Colanders 10c items Rotary agers 10c recs seatet Kirk's Dandelion Toilet Somp 2 bers SPECIAL large line of writing tablets from brake factory Gas Lamps celebrated tonic with three times the light and half the gas 1 25 plate Gold plate shirt wimp 0c
Crowds filled Seavel Kansas as Captain Sherman’s funeral procession and honors drew tens of thousands. Delegations from Hiawatha Dubuque and nearby towns attended with bands and secret orders present. The service occurred in front of Nemsha county courthouse yard after ordains marched through streets, officials estimate about two thousand attendees.
At a Neeton meeting on August 13 representatives from Pellowa & Vansant of Topeka outlined plans to remake the old Horner building north of the Arcade. The overhaul aims to restore the structure except for the upper story to house a wood chute and restaurant with an estimated minimum cost of $50 to $9. J C Johnston acts as local agent for Bowman & Company of Topeka, the owners.
The article promotes Whiteker Brothers melons grown on their Topeka area farm using Rocky Ford seed. It touts sweetness and quality, noting they are worth the price and distinct from competitors. It mentions local sellers like boarding houses and hotels benefiting from the superior product.
A jumble of social notes, travel ads, funerals, illness, and small-town happenings from Topeka. Mentions Canon Stuer in Warrego, an oyster station opening at Mountaine Bert, visitors with guests, tremors of fevers, and family visits. Also notes funeral arrangements, school or camp registrations, and Santa Fe Route ticket offers through mid August with electric cars.
Society news lists Miss Maud Bates Miss Bessie Bates Miss Kittie Harrison Miss Laurie Kellum Miss Agnes Gunther Miss Tuth Icpecetas See Mary Harrison Miles Pope Miss Octavia Greenwood Jim Le eet Jeup Baney Wil Davies Earl Graham Earl MacDowell Walter Hayes Bir Pope Horace Cowgill. Numerous notes cover travels visits from Mrs C J Smith to Mexico City to visit sister Mrs C B Hamiltoner, Emma Dennis convalescence, Miss Lillian Tete Sas Bath Truex from Chicago, Miss Nora Beasley visiting from Carbonale, Mr Eane Crosby’s trip to New York, and social events including weddings, receptions, and church plans.
A garbled report details a contested estate and alleged malfeasance surrounding a widow. The text hints at a proposed erection project and proceeds directed to a memorial, with references to a company, a ring size, a debt, and a circa date, all obscured by faulty transcription.
Confusing local clash in Newton centers on school tax levy for the education fund. Voters and board members clash over funding, with arguments about rates, eligibility, and the impact on district services. A tense meeting exposes divisions as groups stand by their positions and press for or against the proposal.
Dr Louis Duncan of the Twenty second Kansas Regiment stands trial at Thoroughfare Gap Virginia on a grave desecration charge involving a Confederate officer buried at Bull Run The court heard evidence from privates Nym Harrell and Wise among others and adjourned to Monday Duncan defended by Lt Governor A M Harvey.
Police responded to a residence on Sixth Street near the Topeka cemetery where Timothy MaAlins Jon Eset allegedly poisoned and murdered his wife Patron Hendricks. Jailer Hopkins Deputy Sheriff Carl Lawson and over ten neighbors converged at the doorway as the husband resisted entry and was subdued. Mrs Al buf escaped through a burke door but Hendricks restrained her with bloodied wounds found on her head. Mahitin was arrested and charged with assault though Mrs. Mahona refused to prosecute.
At midnight the steamship New South returning from Marysville Kentucky with 700 passengers struck a bend in Cincinnati and stuck fast. The noisy crowd aboard caused panic with some saying people were drowned though no names are given. Passengers were moved to street cars left running late. Passengers blame the pilot.
Dublin marks the laying of Wolfe Tone monument foundation with a city wide celebration. Munitions officers and many businesses close as thousands of excursionists arrive and delegates from the United States and Europe attend the event. A memorial ear carries the foundation stone amid a large procession of civic and trade associations. Tone, Protestant founder of the United Irishmen, is celebrated for his role in the Irish movement and the 1798 rebellion.
The Times reviews how the war ended largely due to Spain's lapse and American naval vigor. It credits rapid ship outfitting and capable officers, noting unready forces but strong leadership. It questions accountability and emphasizes sea command’s growing importance and coast bombardment limits.
A Port Townsend letter dated August 1 reports the steam schooner Elk arrived July 14 at Kotzebue Sound with prospectors for the McKenzie mouth. Over 500 people are on the sound. supplies run scarce. The Elk carried fifteen men’s wages for a two year term and several prospectors work along streams feeding Kotzebue Sound. Only about $15,000 in gold is attributed to the vicinity this season, with three men slipping into Dutch Harbor for provisions. Vessels seen nearby include Bear, Laurel, Evelyn Johnson and Loyal.
In St Lowie Missouri a teamster Miles MacDonald leaped from the top railing of Eads bridge into the Mississippi. He swam out uninjured and victorious after wagering he could dive as successfully as Steve Brodie. The fall spans 145 feet to four feet of water. He was rescued by a skiff unhurt.
Two women Bridget Riley and James Cleator were struck by a Midland passenger train on a railroad trestle near Leadville Colorado while walking to a picnic. They were thrown 30 feet and are reported to be dying from their injuries.
A garbled OCR fragment lists assorted items including apricots, table salt, premium chocolate, and tobacco brands such as Blanchard Navy and Hattie Ax. The text quality is poor with mixed spellings and unreadable portions, providing only partial product mentions and miscellaneous numbers.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe men s negligee shirts with white collars or collars attached. Mentions percale fabric, detachable cuffs, and green prices. Indicates a sale at 6th Street with straw hats and clothing at cost. References light weight shirts priced around 35e.
Real estate transfers list multiple grants by R Preston and wife to Beile Ewing and others, including parcels on Taylor Street Maple Grove addition and Buchanan Street. Additional entries note transfers to Nat L Ins Co, Lou T Klein, F G Thomas, J W Thurston and Mary M Seward's addition. Names include Williams, Bailey, Lamkin, Klein, Thomas, Thurston among others.
Mrs E B Meredith has prepared a grand spectacle titled 17 Beautiful Scenes to educate and entertain, designed for the Garfield park Casino opening. Marshall's band will provide the music as August 16 17 and 18 attract a large crowd with admission 10 cents. To our contractors Sind Canning Co invites offers for contract tomatoes.
The G A R train will depart Rock Island Sunday September 4 at 4 PM bound for Cincinnati with Pullman sleepers chair cars and will arrive Cincinnati 2 PM September. The Ladies of the G A and W R C the Modocs will join 24 strong for a merry trip. Santa Fe special round trip train details tickets on sale August 19 20 21. Summer Colorado tickets 4 3240.
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