Jerry Simpsons Party for Lester Simpson at Medicine Lodge
About thirty young people attended a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Simpson east of town in honor of their son Lester. Despite threatening weather, two wagon loads and several singles rode to the event dancing and playing games with refreshments. Guests left around 1 AM through a heavy rain that continued into the night. all reached home by 7:30 AM with none reported lost.
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Medicine Lodge
Jerry Simpson
Lester
Aya
The Reformatory Farm Corn Crop Predicted at 75 Bushels Per Acre
Senator Armstrong reports on a Hutchinson reformatory field between Cow Creek and the Arkansas river where 310 acres yield about 75 bushels per acre with some blocks reaching 100. The area includes 700 tomato plants and 27,000 sweet potatoes, overseen by Armstrong's brother. Labor Day Modern Woodmen picnic plans set a 50 cent round trip with a special train from Union Pacific depot at 8:00 am.
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Jon Armstrong
Hutchinson Reformatory
Saya
Barton County Democrat
Cow Creek
Arkansas River
Armstrong
Bismarck Grove
Labor Day
Union Pacific
Fountain
Osage County
Shall Herald Be Paid For Past Month Work
The Topeka City Council faces a dispute over whether Commissioner of Elections Frank Herald and his deputy should receive payment for the past month. Herald, appointed by the governor but paid by the city, has been removed by the governor yet continues to perform functions. The committee on claims and accounts is undecided, sending the issue to Councilman Bradford for report, while the matter awaits Supreme Court resolution.
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Topeka
Frank Herald
Committee On
Herald
Complaint Over Prison Meals Sparks Public Attention
Dennis Campbell writes to the editor alleging rotten prison fare at the city jail. He claims Nick Childs controls inspectors, meals are left to chill, bacon is rotten, coffee undrinkable, and prisoners fear retaliation for speaking out. He urges an investigation despite fears of reprisal.
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City
Dennis Campbell
Jorana
The
State Journal
Nick Childs
Thal
Mr. Childs
Nick
Desnis Caserrei
Vance No Pistol Shot in Chase Sheldon Case
In Justice Furry's court, Cecil Sheldon faces trial for firing two pistol shots toward the Chases after a gate dispute at a pasture. Sheldon claims self defense citing a dog. bond set, district court bound over. Mr Vance remarks trigger laughter as Sheldon asserts no fear while aiming at Chase. The item notes a family feud and a courtroom scene with the Modocs and Garfield Park events listed separately.
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Chase-Sheldon
Cecil Sheldon
M Chase
Highland Park Sandsy
Sheldon
District Court
Geome
Vance
Chase
Mr. Vance
Stolen Pocketbook Recovered In Police Court Case
In a brief police court session four cases were slated with two continued. Danford, charged with pocketbook theft from Miss Mattie Payne at the fair grounds, led officers to the grand stand under the east end where the missing $225 pocketbook was found among rubbish and returned to Miss Payne.
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Mattie Payne
Sixth Avenue
Judge Ferry
Dry Gooda
East Sixth Street
J. W. Brokaw
Clit! Moffatt
Dennis Dunk
Danford
Cherze
Fair Grounds
Mise Mattie Payne
North Topeka
Dunford
Donovan
Haisch
Miss Payne
Minstrel Show at Bijou Impresses Topeka Crowd
Colored minstrel performance by Kirk Hedge’s group at the Bijou theater drew a large Topeka audience. Ed McHarlan starred with Wade and Slaughter as end men. features included a fancy drill, baseball spoof, cake walk, and strong musical numbers. Parade, band, and colorfully dressed performers highlighted an all local cast remarking on amateur success.
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Topeka
Bijua
Kirk & Hedge
Bijou
Biou
Walter Wade
Henry Edmonds
Eno Slaughter
John Walker
Ed McHarlan
Bad Goff
Mistak Tohosh
Turner
Tle
Too Ole
Andy Williams
Milt Hammond
Henry Wada
Cecil Smith
Jackson
Ed Snellahian
National Hotel
Women May Do This Field for Pay and Purpose
Mrs. J. HK. Lord quotes J K Lord saying a new field opens for women as life insurance agents. They work among women, favor the endowment plan with small risks, typically 1000 to 2000 dollars, though one Topeka woman carries 20000 dollars. He notes women are reliable, rarely let policies lapse, and that earnings are good with daily variety. He urges self supporting women to consider this financial path over teaching certificates.
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J. HK. Lord
J. K. Lord
Sam
Topeka
Watterson Sickness Delays Topeka Visit Event
Henry Watterson’s illness cancels the Topeka appearance with over fifty tickets sold and refunds issued. A Deep Water Conference call from Governor Morrill sets October 1 in Topeka with city delegates from Mississippi river areas. Plantation Melodies Tonight At Garfield Park features The Modocs.
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Garfield Park
Lawrence
Mayberry Tailoring Co
Kanaus Avenue
Morrill
Topeka
Mississippi River
The Pigeon Shoot at West Side Gun Club
The West Side Gun Club held a pigeon shoot with ideal weather and above average birds. Aus. H. Piety won the season’s championship medal for the fourth time, securing the trophy as his property. Hutchinson and Wichita traveling men plan a September 14 ball match in Wichita. Clarence Smith of Newton to umpire. E L Dibert and L Biscoe returned from Wabaunsee shooting, noting wild birds due to hunting. Maroons win two of three against Junction Guy, with Emporia taking a close game. Pritchard’s mare Phylis trained at the Fairgrounds, ready to set a high mark. Topeka expected at Weir City inaugural live-tird championship shoot with Hindmarch, Bisco, and Clark. Sandpipers migrate southward, Baker University to skip football this year, Pendleton leaving. McPherson wheelmen build a new track, local cycling group discussed. Senator W. E Sterne reputed top whist player in Topeka.
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Hutchinson
Wichita
Clarence Smith
Newton
Riley Rides A Wheel Hoosier Poet Begins Cycling
Aug 30. James Whitcomb Riley the Hoosier poet has begun daily morning bicycle rides along the asphalt northward. He plans gentle country rides before breakfast and notes a rhythmical sidelong glide while avoiding speed. This marks a change from prior firm vows never to mount a wheel.
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Ispranaronis
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Mc Riley
THE STAR GROCERY Savers on pennies add up monthly
A local grocery advert promises savings by wholesaling against retailing. It lists numerous items with prices and sizes including oats, soap, sugar, coffee, cheese, rice, syrup, canned goods, and household essentials, inviting trial purchases to win regular customers.
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Kirk
Box
Boston
Meats and Lard Price List Fragment
Sugar cured cala hams per pound nine cents breakfast bacon per pound ten cents sugar cured hams per pound one cent gold brand breakfast bacon can twenty cents smoked bacon per pound four cents salt side meat per pound four cents lard five pounds can white label lard ten pounds can white label lard
Midnight Cry Sparks North Madison Street Wakeup Clamor
A loud shout of Help murder Help echoed through North Madison Street area in Topeka. Neighbors rushed from beds to scene where Blank stood in his yard in night clothes, amid rumors of a domestic split with his wife. Crowd dispersed after a brief look, leaving uncertainty about any real danger or a new social label for Blank.
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Madison Street
Topeka
North
Blank Wee
Dre
Lowe sues city over contract for scavenger work
Ex city scavenger Lowe sues the city claiming damages of 5000 dollars after a contract to provide scavenger services was halted when city officials would not allow him to proceed. The suit signals another liability dispute tied to municipal contracting.
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Lowe
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