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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1894
Page
5
A Kansan writer recalls a defining Christmas memory in a personal reminiscence. The piece centers on family, traditions, and the emotional impact of holiday moments, capturing regional voice and reflective tone.
A California topeka newspaper note recounts a Christmas tale of a hunter who, after spotting a herd on the Pavitt Coast Range, killed seven deer in a perilous stalk. A mother deer shields her fawn as a hunter’s bullet ends the life of the leader, and the fawn dies soon after. The story ends with the hunter lamenting the fate of the mother and her calf.
A news item reports Tepeke Winns le Be, adjudged insane and committed to the asylum. Adotia Willians also adjudged insane with details of the case. The probate court orders confinement, noting behavior described as childish chatter and apparent mercy shows the condition was unusual.
Sheriff J Q A More of Simoer county reports tightened guilt indicators in the Mateon murder inquiry. John M Wilkerson actively pursues Frane Nevela, receiving details from Tepeke and Artnane Ledounces as the investigation proceeds.
Manager Newman announces three top entertainments for his venue this season. Stuart Robson and Joseph Jefferson appear November, with classic comedy and operatic pieces expected to draw large crowds.
Frank Drummond died of peritonitis at home this morning in Topeka. He had lived there over twenty years and held roles in business, church, Masons, and public service. He leaves a wife and four children, with Florence and Letia noted among the daughters. funeral time not yet set.
The North Topeka column notes Geo Sebbies heading to Denver for the holidays and Meriden’s Metager operating Christmas in town. J A Lukens and family visit Heyt Christmas exercises at Bibsiat and Methodist churches. Merchants report brisk Christmas shopping and specials. Wilcox attends local events while Osage Mission student returns home for holidays. Special agent F M Insurance aids city work. D Myers & Co are local agents.
A brief holiday note remarks on expected chilly weather as winter weather patterns ease. Forecast mentions cooler air margins and a slight drop in temperatures, signaling a traditional Christmas tone with regional climate notes.
Christmas Eve in Topeka featured church services and holiday programs across First Presbyterian First Congregational Grace Cathedral Episcopalians and other congregations with carols Cantatas tree lighting and candy distribution. A wrestling match Johnny Walker vs Paddy Ogee entertained suburban crowds and a Madison Street Baptist school show showcased lively tableaux and gifts for children.
Warden Chase details operation of Mate coal mines at Lansing prison. Coal found in 1870s expanded property to 365 acres along Missouri river. Coal seam twenty three inches thick, mined by about 35 underground workers producing around 50,000 bushels annually for state use and contractors. No serious accidents recorded. system uses alleys and crove alleys with safe, disciplined labor under state ownership.
Notes from Topeka and vicinity list dozens visiting relatives for Christmas in Selina Howard Burlingame Emporia Lawrence and Topeka. Mentions include Dr Frank Swallow Valley Falls former state health board member and a boy near Burlingame injured by a shell explosion.
The Veale block on Quincy Street between Sixth and Seventh was sold at sheriff’s sale for 25 6m. The buyer was Mutual Bennett Insurance Co of Newark in the name of its officers, via Valentine Godard Valentine. A first mortgage of 25 000 and a second of 15 000 secured the property, with a substantial lien pending. Veale contesting the sale sought a restraining writ denied by Judge Hazen. Another sale, Thurston Place, west of J W Thurston’s residence on Owllege Hill, saw 46 lots to Southwestern Realty Co at 100 per lot, with debt around 20 000.
An advertisement asserts that Peerless Renewer strengthens weakened roots and follicles, restoring natural color and glossy, healthy hair. Sold by W. K Kennudy.
Obscure notice from Shawnee County Kansas listing a piano for sale with scattered readable fragments mentioning probate and a December date. The legible detail notes a sale action and a location at 507 West 10th Avenue.
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