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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1902

Page

5

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Relief for Nervous Prostration

An advertising notice touts Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for overtaxed nervous strength in hot weather. It claims blood cleansing and improved circulation, aiding kidneys and removing waste. A testimonial from EM Stephenson of the American Baptist Publication Society reports recovery from nervous prostration after taking the remedy, including return to engagement and appetite gain.

EM. Stephenson American Baptist Publication Society Wabash Avenue Chicago Paine

Police Jottings Show Rowdy Night and Absurd Tales

In a chaotic police court night Henry Aye and others faced disorderly conduct charges after a failed joke led to a chase and arrests. George Sissons was fined for drunkenness with a concealed brass knuckle weapon. A false rumor about Dan Wyatt and Charles Lindsay circulated before a farcical outdoor scene at Jones grove ended with a mock chase and a helmetless officer uninjured.

Aye Stahl Chase Mr. Aye Hendricks George Tooky" Sissons Sis Vera Noel Dan Wyatt Chas. Lindsay Lindsay

Girl Saves Life Of Child At Atlantic City Rescue

Louise M. Stiefel of Philadelphia plunged into Atlantic City surf to save a one year old boy, Harry Hearn of Knoxville, Tenn., who was swept away by breakers. She fought to reach the child, struggled to shore, as others aided.

Biss Louise M. Stiefel Philadelphia Atlantic City Harry Hearn Knoxville Tenn Miss Stiefel

Girl Sinks in Clay Pit Attracts Rescue Efforts

In Trenton on August 11 Ada Reynolds aged 16 died after sinking in a clay pit at a rear grounds pond. She had stepped into soft clay and, as companions searched for help, disappeared beneath the water. Rescue attempts failed as clay held them.

Trenton N. J Ada Reynolds Siti New Pond Fate Grounds Reynolds

Look Pleasant Pisses Photographer in Eaton Finds Relief

A local photographer in Eaton, Ohio, long plagued by stomach and kidney troubles finds relief after years of agony. Electric Bitters brings renewed energy and health, restoring strength and appetite after years of distress. Arnold Ca on Siamese Avenue stands as the contact location for the remedy.

Itarian Eaton Xee Aia Arnold Ca Siamese Avenue

Postpotem Platform dance and supper event overview

A fragmented notice describes a social event titled Postpotem Platform dance and supper. It mentions Mrs D. 1 Lakin and an element labeled Satin-Skin Satin-Skin Powder. The text is unclear on date, location, or host organization but indicates a community gathering with a fundraising or social aim.

Mystery to Solve Police Find Dead Body

A New York police report describes a dead body found in unknown circumstances. The body appears male, about 35 years old, five feet ten inches tall, and weighing around 125 pounds. The limb was severed at the thigh, and a gold ring was found on the corpse.

New York

Mob surrounds jail over alleged attack by John Grooms

A mob in Jefferson gathered outside the jail on August 11 around John Grooms a Black man accused of assaulting two elderly sisters Harriet and Sebing Hopkins. The crowd including hysterical women urged immediate action as Grooms is said to have bitten one victim's ear and torn flesh from another's arm before the hat and clothing linked him to the crime were found.

Jefferson, D John Grooms Harriet Sebing Hopkins Grooms Hopkins

Widow Cadmus Alleges Coercion in Mortgage Gesture

In York on August 1 Mrs Cadmus widow of a former congressman defends a mult imetry suit by Consolidated Brewing of Paterson New Jersey. She says she was forced to mortgage 6500 dollars worth of property to Mayor Hinchcliffe and Bernard Kate under threats to cover a government disbursement shortfall. She insists the facts were misrepresented and that she would not have signed if she knew the truth. Cadmus proposes to resist paid claims and avoid compulsory repayment.

Mra Cadmus Ghe York Consolidated Brewing Company Paterson N. J Congress Hinchcliffe Bernard Kate Paternon Mra. Cadena

Dramatic Bay City Yacht Launch Shown In New York Scene

Bay City Yacht Works built a tiny steam launch for the river scene in Lost in New York. At 2 feet long, 3 feet beam and 4 inches depth it uses a small steam engine. It will be shown at the New Crawford theater with scenic equipment, seat prices 2, 5 and 10 cents. The Goodhue Kellogg company promotes Hello BH at the New Crawford next Friday with a noted cast. Slater's Madison Square company opens at the Grand Opera House with a season lineup including Held by the Enemy, Moths, Nell Gwynne, Hand of Man, Her Lady and Among the Heaters. Slater has exclusive rights in the west for several plays. Woodward stock in Kansas City cannot perform them this year. Tickets for the new show go on sale at Flad's, 607 Kansas avenue.

Bay City Aix New York Beaven New Crawford Theater Goodhue & Kellogg's Company Crawford Theater Fenlnipe Margaret Dale Owen Mildred Cintre Pauline Hicker Kathryn Vincent Marion Kirby Uch Topeka Slater Madison Square Theater Company Grand Opera House Wiliam Gillette Pam Abe Nell Gwynne Eta Woodward Stock Company Kansas City An Slater West Flad’s Kansas Avenue

Tramp play at New Crawford opera house one night matinee

A review describes a sensational four act comedy drama with a versatile company led by Manager Crawford. The show promises clever performers and varied vaudeville acts, with ticket prices listed as 35 and 5 cents.

Crawford Opera House Crawford

Walp Hosts Informal Gathering at Home on Bu Monday

Min George D. Walp entertained informally at home on Monday, inviting attendees for a low key social gathering. The event featured light conversation and refreshments, with guests enjoying a relaxed start to the week in a cordial setting.

George D. Walp

Transmisssin Bippine Congress Called to Order

President John H Smith of Lake presided as representatives from across the West attended the inaugural session. The congress extended its jurisdiction to California Colorado Idaho Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Missouri North Dakota Wyoming and Dakota Territory, forging regional collaboration.

John H Smith Lake Representa West Congress California Colorado Idaho Iewa Nebraska Ni Sota Missouri North Dalton Wyoming Dakee

Local notes on travelers and officials across regions

A jumble of names lists travelers returning from trips to Cloudcraft New Mexico Cascade Colorado and Lake City plus residents heading to Far Hills New Jersey Petoskey Michigan and Minneapolis. It mentions church figures and local leaders, plus a note on Congress opening with Archbishop Ireland’s invocation and Harvard reporting asteroid observations and art club fundraising in New York.

M. A. Low Desa R. Low Cloudcraft New Mexico Hiram P. Dillon Jack Dillon Far Hills New Jersey W. W. Webb Charles K_ Holliday Tom King Salt Lake City Walter Smith Miss Sherman Fresno California Rossville A.C. Shermen Harrison Morgan Cascade Colorado L. N. Paquin Lake City Paquin Ransan City Reptember Petoskey Michigan Webb Naattanel College of the Sisters Bethany Rigby Minneapoli Minnesota Walter Cust Chicago Will Whitton Ludington Clay Street A. W. Bronson Olcott Bronson Mise Sugthas Tin Kansas Ci Ava Tory Csidhome Smith Archbishop Ireland Van @ant D. W.law Jer C. Stringer Commercial Club Rufus Ny Hoyt Congress

Mind Breaks and Fires in Kentucky Undertaker Case

Fragmented report notes multiple tragedies in Kentucky including an undertaker named Gerard facing mounting troubles and a sanitarium stay. The piece mentions social events, a postponed church gathering, and a postponed election contest between Councilman Griley and P. J. Monaghan at Chetthie.

Griley P. J. Monaghan Chetthie

Local canvass set amid mixed signals on ballot issues

A fragmented report notes a canvass scheduled for tomorrow amid unclear alignment. Names and places are partially obscured, leaving readers to await full details on the involved committee and any Westinghouse or Air related connections.

Wills Spirit Pictures Paintings Under Influence by Diss

A local art note reports artist Wills displays at Spirit Pictures examining works titled Influence by Diss. The show highlights thematic exploration of personal influences shaping visual narratives.

Diss

Austin Volunteers to Help Evacuate From Chimney Rescue

In a perilous ascent a volunteer named Austin joined others to climb a damaged, leaky chimney to avert danger. The plan aimed to stabilize the ascent while others prepared to assist, highlighting community aid in a risky rescue effort.

North Topeka society notes and visitors

North Topeka column lists locals visiting from Silver Lake and Kansas City, including Albert Reicherter, Mrs. M. A. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. C. C Nicholson, and Mrs. G. W. Brooks, plus several Kansas and Colorado trips, a burial at Rochester cemetery, and plans for weddings and camp meetings among North Topeka residents.

Bradford Pornace J. A. Fowcht Elvaos Council x Grove Mim G. W. Brooks Cherist Hospital Joseph Devlin Bernardine Cala Bss Boller Mr. B T. Hall Copenna Western Avenue Siiver Lake C. C Nicholson Colorado St Saas Goel Miner Kansas City Ures A. Ee Buck Jackson Street Ito Teretundato Salem Oberlin Hee Er Bir Tyan Los Angeles Fred McMaester Logsind Glen Harrick In Springs Shere Abe Tan Goal Gaya Charles Charles MiCall Rochester A. Ball EB. L. Ball Ceaia North Topeka Ea Kinseman Ani Ee Charies Wabsunsee County Aera Pontein J. Eberly Bist Tike Newman Shannon Houston Tyx

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