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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR advertises Miles Remedies sold by druggists with a positive guarantee refunds or exchange. Hook om Heart Butt Nerves mentioned as free to all applicants, Miles Medical Co appears, possibly Indiana based.
North Topeka column notes bakery prices wallpaper arrival at Cromwell and Jeffers framing services priced, Miss Matte French from Quincy visits, Mrs Lane hosts guest Mr Oreie Dalek, Capitol Elevator sold to West and T L Ewan, Proem social at Parrett Vek with refreshment, a musical program and entertainment at Mrs J C Fulton home with performers from Parkhurst and Edna Parkhurst.
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute claiming it is safe for children, tastes like Moccha or Java, and may be enjoyed without stomach distress. It cites Mrs. M. Ford of Ruddell's M suffering eight years from dyspepsia and chronic stomach issues, praising a liver remedy with a famous wellness brand.
Mrs W A Thompson and daughter Helen hosted a stylish afternoon reception at their Harrison street residence. Guests admired palms and yellow silk decor. Mrs Jetmore and Miss Jetmore hosted a later function with extensive gowns and music LM Munroe and many local ladies attended. A wedding at 14th street united Miss Mattie Newell and Mr Fred Tevis with ceremony by Rev Charles M. Sheldon followed by supper. A dancing party at Wetherill's hall featured prominent local couples and lively progression games.
Birthday party notes list presents and attendees including Misses Peas Jones Mamie Kathe McCahan Eléa Bult Richardson Zella Smith Meud ekiey May Nellie Nye West Ivey Link Blanche Jenness Minnie Chambertsin Lila Sichers Mesara Othe Jett Walter Kentpry son Forest Kutz George wil eter Earl Sieber Oliver Barrett Ma son Gurseto and Mrs Sieber hosted with Miss May Asbury assisting in entertaining the group.
Washington reports tighten crackdown on mail lottery scams termed “nileattng totter and anten ning wited” in which promoters mix poems and word puzzles to win prizes. The Post Office Dept warns such schemes violate mail regulations and will be prosecuted if ads or transmissions continue.
The article describes Justice Fields leaving the bench while the other associates advance one seat closer to the Chief. It notes the formalities of the transfer, Justin Marlin becoming senior, and the sequence of seat shifts among the justices.
Local drama note: Payton Comedy company offers theatricals at Crayford tonight with The Mystery of Audley Court and The Embassy Ball prior show. includes cinematographs and vaudeville acts at family-friendly prices. indicates further shows next week and Wagnerian music at Grand Opera House with a program featuring Une fret pare and Tannhauser.
A San Antonio dispatch notes that a leading Texas politician, once a major figure in state politics, is gravely ill. The report mentions health concerns and a prolonged sickness affecting public life, with local observers watching for updates on his condition.
New York December 2 report on the theatrical trust shows Charles Iok man A Ertunger Marc Kian Samuel Nenslinger (Nixon) and J Ered Ziemere wielded strong influence over US theater. A federal judge restrains Casino Theater lessees from interfering with the comic opera If at the house as marshals monitor the performance and Lederer denies any counts in affidavits.
Cripple Creek Colorado February report finds Copper Mountain ore vein extending three miles along the northern boundary. Rich blanket deposit hinted to yield from $10 to $1000 per ton. Ore near surface mined with plow and wheelbarrow, prompting mining men to expect one of the camp’s richest strikes.
A second coastal storm is noted this week with damage along the Dover channel and North Sea coast. Vessels including the Persean SSmytre bound for Table Bay collided near London during a gale, with damage to the Persian Empire and other ships reported.
In Dec two residents report hearing shooting near Brown's Park area. Local wardens arrived and investigated tracks and signs of game activity amid reports of multiple gunshots and possible hunts.
A fragmentary notice describes a Tacoma based cargo and passengers voyage with a load including sausage and miscellaneous freight. It mentions Robert Biel of Chicago joining a party bound for northern regions and a steamer voyage toward interior deliveries and sales locations.
The column lists several obituaries and funeral plans including Mrs H C White aged 76 with services at her daughter’s Oakland Avenue home and burial in Buffalo. It notes Mr A A Henry dying of heart failure with burial in Minneapolis, Kansas. Theodore Subin and sister Minnie travel to Cincinnati for their father’s funeral. Stella FP Giler dies at Harrison Street. Giles in Los Angeles with arrangements pending. Robert W Dwyer aged 15 had funeral at Church of the Assumption. A well digger finds a tablet near Biweod Indiana and sent to Chicago for translation. An advertisement cites Beggs German Salve cure claimed by G W Stansfield. Morton, Trose & Co bankers reorganize into Morton Chaplin & Co starting Jan 1. Mary Bird of Harrisburg, Pa. notes her child’s value yet fears croup, praising One Minute Cough Cure.
Mrs Olson seeks warrant charging John Olson with insanity after he drove her and their 2 year old from their home with a butcher knife and revolver. Capron intervened, took the revolver, and allowed the mother and child inside. Olson allegedly attacked his wife previously and threatened her with a knife.
At a Louisville meeting of the Kentucky Distillers association leaders discussed restricting production to 15 to 20 million barrels yearly for three years to curb output. Attendees signed to accept a fair allotment based on capacity and committees were formed to divide the total among distillers. They also agreed to advocate for a lower tax to preserve the trade, with strong turnout reported.
New York Corporation Counsel Scott advised the board of police commissioners after a long-ago case involving John T Stephenson and Captain Stepham. Stephenson was dismissed in 1894 for accepting a basket of peaches as a bribe to overlook sidewalk obstruction by downtown merchants. The conviction was reviewed by a higher court and the captain faces back salary of $10,000 if the ruling stands.
Atlanta December 2 Governor Atkimum faces a bill introduced by Representative Berry in the Georgia House. The measure calls for a jury to decide capital punishment cases, prohibiting hanging women. The move follows debates over Governor Atkimum’s responsibility in Elizabeth Noble’s murder case and petitions for pardon from both men and women.
Lodge No. 61 Degree of Honor elects officers with Mrs Alles Middauen as Lady of humor and Nik Lilian Manker as chief of honor. Other posts include Merv. Ella Penny recorder A. M. Haler financier Elis Curry treasurer W. E B. White usher Mrs. B. C. Warren Inside watch Mrs. John Putoum outside watch Mrs. Elizabeth Rothy representative Mrs. Porter Cook alternate Mrs. L. M. Penwell. Waters & Waters sue for 35000 damages for John and Rosana Meitedn of Vinita Okla. Harvey Mckeon, a St. Louis & San Francisco fireman, killed by blowing out of a boiler. Commercial club entertainment committee meeting Monday eight chaired by Samu T. Howe to arrange for special events. One Minute Couch Cure recommended by G W Stansfield 6382 Kansas Avenue.
Wheat futures opened slow and lower than yesterday with May and December slipping. Reports say limited supply and weak nav conditions pressured prices while corn and oats followed the trend with light demand and steady to lower quotes. Provisions opened steady as traders noted thinner stocks and cautious buying across commodity markets.
Mixed market notes show declines in hogs and feed shipments across several regions. Prices hover around 51.58 and 420, with weekly totals and shipments listed alongside regional names like Kansas City and Topeka. Details are fragmentary but indicate a downtrend and scheduled outputs for upcoming days.
Market gossip from Liverpool to Chicago notes wheat receipts and prices. Mentions Northwestern and Minne apedin care, with references to copper, cotton, and oat trends. Highlights mixed wheat and corn quotes and market tone across several hubs.
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