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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1895

Page

6

Anti-Toxine Deemed Fraud by Topeka Doctor

Dr W U Righter of Topeka recounts treating a five child diphtheria case with Ehring’s anti toxine. He says the strongest dose briefly revived one child but soon left them apathetic and five days later died, while other children recovered with traditional remedies. He calls anti toxine over rated and a fraud and vows not to use it again.

Peeter W. UL. Righter Topeka de. Righter Jovnsal Teot Wopeka Kansas Dr. Righter Ehring

Made a Great Blunder Two Husbands in One Month

Susan Laus and Inez Friday file rival divorce petitions against M George Haus after his claim of abuse and neglect. Haus argues he faced violence and neglect, while Laus admits marriage but cites lack of support and finances. Haus served as gunsmith at a local store earning about $12 monthly pension plus small wages.

M. George Haus Susan Laus Inez Mra. Hava Mr. Haga Jacenal Hisus Haus Piz Jessa Elliott Susan Hobbs Agai

Boston and Return by the Santa Fe Travel Offer

Round trip fare with routes east of Chicago and stopover privileges. One fare for the round trip. See Rowley Bros for particulars.

The Santa Fe Chicago Rowley Bros

Lodges Gather For State A O U W Reunion And Events

L M Penwell to speak at McLouth in early September for Jefferson county A O U W lodge reunion and a two day program. Mrs Helen B Parnsworth, grand matron of Eastern Star, expects at least 25 Topeka members to attend the Knights Templar Boston conclave train. A 25 member Topeka delegation will join the Knights. State has 7 776 members. A Degree team of 26 travelled to Grantville for an Honor banquet with a special team-work display. Gen C Youngsod received two initiations. Dispensations issued to form three lodges at Oneida Omaha county Savenburg Allen county and Summerfield Marshall county. Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias plans a Steeplechase encampment at Oskaloosa with ten companies from major cities. Apollo lodge A O A W No 188 initiated Reuben Mohler at 704 Kan Ave a reception banquet followed. Past Grand Master Sheen of Lawrence and G R Sheldon of Port Orchard Washington spoke on the good of the order. Odd Fellows Picnic planned at Meriden August 15 with eminent speakers attractions and free transport to and from Sraing.

L. M. Penwell McLouth Jefferson County Eastern Star Helen B. Parnsworth Topeka Sle Knights Templar Boston Knights Farnsworth Grantville Eugene Lodge No. 79 L 0. O. FP Miest Gen C. Youngsod A. F A. M Oneida Omaha County Savenburg Alen County Jaod Summerfield Marshall County Knights of Pythias Oskiloosa Meriden Sraing

Old Offender Peter Callahan Arrested After Raid

Saturday evening Chief Wilkerson's men raided Peter Callahan's joint at Crane and Jefferson streets finding liquor sold on the premises. Callahan escaped as officers searched for him. later his sister-in-law Anna Callahan was arrested for liquor sales with a hearing set for the 27th.

Peter Callahan Wilkerson Crane Jefferson Stresta Pete Tey Crow Jefferson Petee Callahan Alice Anna Callahan

Rich men won't pay resigns pastor to Boston

Rev. Charles Wende, pastor of the First Unitarian Church of Oakland and Pacific coast superintendent, resigned due to lack of financial support from wealthy church members. He has accepted a call from a Unitarian church in Boston.

Charles Wende Boston Oakland Cal First Unitarian Church of American Unitarian Association of the Pacific Coast Wende

Salvat ion Army pond social honors Mrs Dodds at bell

A pond social at the Salvation Army bell Saturday honored Mrs Captain Dodds who spent the past two weeks in Kansas City and returned home. John Thompson formerly ran the griat mill at Euclidaceous and Fillmore. now in Eskridge, he is Wa baunses county sheriff candidate. The Kansas million club real estate meeting at Copeland was postponed to tonight due to other attractions.

Salvation Army Bell Captain Dodds Kansas City John Thompson Griat Mill Euclidaceous and Fillmore Street Eskridge Wabaunses County Topeka Copeland

New Dress Goods At Warren M Crosby Co

Warren M Crosby Co unveils a wide selection of dress goods including Pointe'tes Crocetta Suitings Helena Crapes Chevioteens Veloure and more with new styles weaves and prices. Early arrivals invite customers to view patterns since descriptions are avoided in favor of showing the goods.

Pointe’tes Crocetta Helena Crapes Chevioteens Veloure Fineta Cloth

Boys Fancy Blouse Waists Closing at Bargain

Bargain sale on boys blouse waists with prices listed as 50c 75c 88c and higher amounts like 98c 1.15 and 1.75. Read as sale st vereyeessnee recess with varied price points and closing emphasis.

Ladies 98c Shirt Waists At 50c Trade Announcement

Out of town patrons are informed that samples will be submitted and orders filled with accuracy and dispatch. The notice urges special soliciting of trades this season for shirt waists priced at 98c, now offered to trade buyers at 50c.

North Topeka Notices and Local Movements

Names and brief notices of residents in North Topeka include Charles Berry in Meriden Edith Clark ill at home Maggie Doster vacationing in Manhattan and Frank Hollingsworth visiting W. P. Eastman's family A.J. Berry’s barn burglary reported and prairie chicken outing by Oscar Perking and Clarence Willitts Civil engineer P. L. Wise leaves for Fort Smith Ark Ed Guise visiting relatives and a prominent north side grocer reportedly to wed Local ads promote Capitol Library Pride and Sale Stables and Pratt Bros goods Second Presbyterian church Missionary meeting noted A.J. Arnold & Son apothecary and other North Topeka merchants listed A car incident on Kansas avenue shatters a plate glass window at A. W. Lacey’s, glass insured.

Charles Berry Meriden Edith Clark Harrison Street Maggie Doster Manhattan Frank Hollingsworth The Merides ‘Tribune W. P. Eastman A. J. Berry Central Avenue Oscar Perking Clarence Willitts P. L. Wise Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad Company Fort Smith Ark Ed Guise Chicago Inter-Ocean North Side Lodge & Colvin West Northa Alreet Livary Pratt Bros North Topeka Lukens Brow Stuts & Walker A.J. Arnold & Son North Kansas Avenue Manyon H. Heller N. Kan. Ave J. Prondiit N. Kanave West Laurent Atreet Missionary Society of the Second Presbyterian Church W. C. Steele Tle Ferrin West Gordon Straet Leslie Mitchell Harricon Edward West Rawlina County Bill Nye Mary A. Hart Winfield O. H. Burdge

Hunters Return From Morris County Trip in Mud and Near Arrests

T F Doran Will Eberly and Sam Rice return from a weeklong Morris county hunting trip with tales of game and adventures. They describe being thrown into mud when their wagon veered at a shot fired by Rice and note farmers threatened arrest for hunting on their farms. Santa Fe Boston round trip tickets remain valid until October 5 with no deposit or extension required, and travelers need not go to Boston unless they choose.

Nures Topeka T. F. Doran Will Eberly Sam Rice Morris County Frederick Remington Doran Everly Rice Boston Santa Fe

Woman Historian Frances Fuller Victor Named Oregon Historian

Frances Fuller Victor, a New York native who later lived in Ohio and California, is recognized by Oregon for her literary work and named to write the History of the Early Indian Wars of Oregon. She has authored major histories of Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Wyoming, and Oregon and contributed to Bancroft Library projects.

Bancroft Library Colorado Nevada Washington Wyoming Oregon Bancroft California Victor New York State Ohio Pacific Coast San Francisco Chicago

Notable wedding ties Greek prince to Barnum widow

The New York marriage unites Demetrius Callias Bey, a 47 year old Greek subject of the sultan, with Nancy Fish Barnum, widow of P. T. Barnum. The bride, born in England, was Barnum's second wife and inherits a fortune from his death in 1891. She met Callias in Egypt and Palestine years ago and is described as cultured, with arts and bric a brac interests.

New York Demetrius Callins Bey Turkey Demetrius Callias Bey England Nancy Fish John Fish Barnum Bridgeport Conn

Rescued From torment rheumatism cure tale from Maier

William F Maier of Zanesville Ohio writes of long standing rheumatism in hips back and arms. He credits Munyon s Rheumatism Cure with rapid relief and cure, claiming it ends stiffness pain and many related symptoms within hours to days and that the Munyon s Homeopathic remedies are sold nationwide for a quarter.

William F. Maier Park Place Zanesville Ohio Munyon Munyon's Homeopathic Home Remedy Company Philadelphia

Express Wagon Clash Ends With Fine for VanFleet

In a Sixth Street race for a stand, Eli Barrel beat S H VanFleet to the spot. VanFleet backed his jumbo wagon into Barrel’s wagon nearly tipping it and damaging a wheel. Judge Ferry fined VanFleet three dollars. Judge Perry lamented both deserved censure. Twenty witnesses testified.

Eli S. H. VanFileet VanFleet Barrel Sixth Street Burrel

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