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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
5
In Topeka last night G B Witheraft county superintendent of Trekeon county and Frank Nelson state subprintingent of public instruction discussed ousting a teacher who lacks a proper certificate. They found no law allowing a school board to employ or pay a noncertified teacher. Nelson will seek a clarifying statute next.
The State Journal notes Dr. George A. Gates declined Washburn College presidency and chose Pomona College California citing his wife health as the reason. It mentions skepticism by trustees and rumors of D M Fisk or Charles M Shelton as potential replacements amid controversy over Gates.
A badly read folder warns of a remarkable cure for croup as a young boy’s life is saved. The snippet mentions fake cures and a remedy called Donn's Ointment for skin ailments and scald head. It cites Inwood Iowa and a general claim of instant relief.
A terse historical notice describes a medical cure for piles, praising a quick remedy. It claims universal drugstore efficacy and urges readers to purchase a particular treatment through common druggists. The text reflects era medical advertising style with dubious credibility.
The marriage of Miss Neal Hough to Mr. Victor Orsina Boone occurred Monday at Grace Cathedral with a simple service by Rev. Irving W. Toad. The bride wore a white gown with a high neck and taffeta, no attendants or music, and the couple planned a brief honeymoon before settling in Anthony, Kansas. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Freeman Conway of Des Moines and Miss Ida Shanklin of Kansas City, with many notes of social activity and club meetings following in Topeka.
In a recent comparison Roya Baking Powder tops healthful attributes among leading brands. The evaluation highlights purity, absence of additives, and balanced leavening, citing tested results and consumer safety considerations.
Mrs A C McKitrick prepares to return to Denver after a three month stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Tries Cuthbert in Topeka. Mrs Carl Nellis hosts the Chatline Dish club with Pearl McParland to follow as next hostess. Mrs Earle Williatme and Mrs Joby Wilson from Fort Scott visit Mrs Ch Kletuhans Grantville. Mrs William Pitney and daughter in law Mrs William Pitney of Girard visit Mrs E A Shatter on Monroe. Tolene club meets December 5 with Mrs A A Hayes. Frank Anderson returns to Baker University after a visit with George Higginbotham on Topeka Avenue. Alumnae Kindergarten club meets at Maude Kimball’s 1916 Polk street. full attendance reported. Mrs W F Bowen returns from trips to New Mexico. Miss Carrie Vesper visits Kansas City.
The Mills store awarded prizes for the department managers contest in sales. Carpet department led by T. W. Davidson won $100 in gold with a 130 percent gain. Domestic department run by R. R. Jones earned $35 for an 86 percent rise. Cloak and suit led by Miss Emma White captured $15 in gold after a 51 percent increase.
Revival services led by Rev J D Counterming and assisted by Rev L C Denise draw larger Monday crowds and urged personal decision. Countermine preaches tonight on Is Thy Heart Right with God with Rev C H Coultes directing song service. Food ad copy and medical pitch distract from main item as readers note local newspaper.
A busy Topeka roundup lists visits by Col J H Richards from Fort Scott and Major W W Minnick from Wichita, plus dozens of local business, legal, and social items. Notables include J D M Hamilton and Santa Fe figures, church, charity, and municipal actions, a Topeka electric road plan, a smallpox quarantine release, and hunting and civic notes.
A period advertorial urging kidney health via Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. Claims many suffer kidney trouble unnoticed and promotes samples and purchase details. Mentions testimonials and widespread availability with prices and free sample offer. Cites New York and Binghamton origins.
Report says an earlier banquet failed to warm guests, who wore coats and sought steam pipes between courses as ice cream in near freezing air proved unpleasant. Auditorium space for 350 attendees at the Midwinter event remains a serious issue.
Deputy warden Wm Thompson has sworn out a warrant for Mulligan McNulty on assault with intent to kill. McNulty, the convict who attacked Thompson with a dull knife two years ago, faces action as the statute of limitations nears expiry. He is said to be highly dangerous and has been kept in a dark cell since the incident.
Dramatic events described include a comedy The Minister’s Ies featuring W. B Patten in a leading role and Too High to Marry, to be presented at Crawford Opera House. Performances begin Monday December 6 at 8 o clock with limited seating and special fete events. Tickets on sale in advance with holiday busyness noted.
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