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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1897

Page

8

A Winter Bath in White River

Five years ago last winter a man named E N Halleck fell through the ice on the White River in Wisconsin and was pulled to safety. He later suffered chronic rheumatism and kidney and bladder troubles, then found relief after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for a period. The letter, witnessed by a notary, asserts the pills cured him and restored his health and work ability.

White River Wisconsin E. N. Halleck Mr. Halleck Erinie Meassid Phtiemin Mr. Hatlee Momach Sud Amuli Besdiche Fm Pwcesulier Williama Derby Bexan Ward L. Smith Frederickstown Europe America

Lexow hearings reveal rubber trust details and prices

In the Lexow committee session Charles Fint recalled the United States Rubber Company and its connections to the Rubber Wall Street group. Witnesses discussed stock values, price increases, and the role of trust participants while Senators pressed about public sentiment and labor impacts.

New York Fen Lexow Charles EH Plint United States Wainy Sereutor Simmons Grenatt Retator Lerin United Sister Rubber Company Ethck Mr. Wine United Bltes Rubber Company Beaton Lexow Fint Fiint Hegre Barty Tataneen Meer Aiewentat James J, Ford Raed Stats Rubber Company Jaane Brunswink Rubber Company Sonbonaion Ode

Dr Buckley Endorsed In Debate On Bible Infallibility

Chicago ministers discuss biblical inerrancy as Dr J M Buckley editor of the Christian Advocate questions the infallibility of the King James Bible. Methodist leaders in New York and Chicago share cautious views, noting translations and word meanings may vary. Denver University’s W B McDowell voices prudent caution awaiting fuller presentation.

Chicago Iron New York J. M. Buckley Christan Advocate Focal Methodists Bishop & M. Merritt Tuckley James Verstom Thrible Ravine Dierent Romedy Euckley Wall de Jennings Rackley Jenn Mackley Methodist Church Joseph FL Berry Fuckley Fonda Cole Araphed John Bee Tock River Buckley W. B. McDowell Denver University

War on Big Stores Rally in Chicago Onward

Chicago merchants along South Western avenue unite to oppose department stores threatening small shop trade. A meeting at 28 South Wheelington is planned tonight to organize a broad antidepartment store coalition and set aims for a convention at the Sherman House tomorrow after noon.

Chicago West Star South Western Avenue South Wheelemavin Sherman House South Wraternaver West Site Heniise Trytie Gepermient

Edison’s Triograph at Crawford Tonight and Next Week

Edison’s latest projecting machine Yap THoxraph will be shown at the Crawford theater next week with Anima Pictures from around the world in collaboration with the Paixen company enlarged. New plays and specialties offered with prices 10 and 20 cents. Ladies free Monday night only.

Edison Crawford Anima All Arts of the World Paixen” Company

Santa Fe Route Home Road Travel Notice

Grand Lodge A 0. U. v. Salina Kan oc tare for round trip on sale February 19 to return March 1 Best to Train leaves Topeka 4205 noon trail from Strong Sunday W C Gary See Hills for Stomach and Liveral.

Grand Lodge U. v. Salina Kan Topeka W. C. Gary Grand Lodge A. O. U Strong Cit Santa Fe Peerless Steam Laundry W. Sth Psone

Topeka Society Notes Sense of Night Life and Guests

In Topeka and vicinity society events filled evenings with card parties dances and dinners. Mian Susie Wilder hosted a large card party at her sister’s home on Topeka avenue for Miss Peck with heart shaped place cards and a three course supper followed by dancing. Guests included many local ladies and gents such as Miss McClintock Miss Tewksbury Mr Tom King and Mrs Gene Lyle of Leavenworth among others. Regular social mentions cover entertaining guests including Mrs. Eugene Quinton and Miss Quinton of Denmark Iowa at a high fire party and a Don Juan recital slated for the college. Personal notes list visits by Mrs Leedy Mrs Dillard and others, with travel to Kansas City Lawrence and Leavenworth for social affairs.

Mian Susie Wilder M. F. Hillyer Topeka Avenue Miss Peck Tom King Nelle McClintock Nellie McClintock Edna McCustock Maude Ranney Mary Thompson Frage Lil Uefield Lottie Ranney Lily Tewksbury Norma Smith Bessie Stewart Lillian Woltetock Mise Gdna Crane Mabel Baker Finrencereer Grace Curtis Wells Jones Leavenworth W. L. Newcomer Fred Mc@uffin Ralph Moore CR. Curry Ed McBride Walter Cust Ed Dennis Harry Willams Dean Law Fred Gulett Ben Akers Harry Weaver Clarke Julius Wetdling Fred Robbing Low Smith Or. J. Morgan A. Alexander Biss Madge Johnson Mir Gene Lyle Wol Black Arthur Mins Jank J. Thomas Arthur Capper C. ©. Allen Eugene Hagan Aliss Cute O'Brien Chicago Mas Jones Leatenworth Charles Flood Smith Frame Jarrell Walter Horner Clarence Bowman Fred Freeman Mine Tewksbury Miss Bartholomew Miss Greer Mike Wells Ratiney Miss Crone Miss Lakin Miss Gibson Misa Wilder Irene Horner Miss McFadden Miss Jones Rmfiss Gunther Ars Eugene Quinton Miss Quinton Margaret Quinton Denmark Norman Smith Emily King Allys Smith Quinton Miss Prete Chickto Emily Tewlebury Ollie State University Philamma Delhe Lawrance K. of Phall Leavenworth Opera Out of Tay Alemtance Topeka We Webb Virgie Mulgatie McClintork Ralph Valentine Laurence Chamberlain EB. Valentine Mra J. & Coe Elven Halstead Word McCurdy Frank Lagerstrom Falstvadd Russell Kansas Charles Lagerstrom Coughlan Robinson Mozart Helen Smith Maude Conklin Alma Hugser Eistette Conkite Louisa Brooke Louise Smith Mixa Aimee Crandell Eleanor McCaskey Lyda Belmar Ryus Kansas City Lottie Bowes Mattie Jones Ollie O'Brien Lizsie Davis Lawrence Edith Davis H. W. Sharp Denver C. C. Baker Jack Clark Newport E. Nippps New Mexico Nipps Willard Scott Santa Fe Hospital J. J. Frey J. H. Torrence Florida CC Beker W. A. Harris Linewood A. Kimball Kate Withers Fort Scott Gussie Fuller Mike Mary Lakin L. Husker Newton Throop Ceble Rock Island Railroad Aid Family City California Sinclair Keefer Leavensworth George Rust Mis J. Parker Misa Daisy Levi W. H. Eastman Emporia B.A. Austin L. B. Kengiall Michigan Eugene Quinton Frank Edson Modern Literature Club Frances Moonstead Alice Preswort Pearl Powleson Rossville Clara Burgess Lemont Charles Miller Quincy Street Minnie Robertson Illinois BE. Comstock J. N. High Hutchinson M. Watson M. HR. Caine Welock Jessie March Hudson's Hall W.yor Deblen Mies Gertrude Tracy Library Hall

SOUND MONEY JUBILEE BANQUET IN NEW YORK

New York Republicans to host a grand Sound Money Jubilee banquet on February 26 at Delmonico s. Mayor W L Strong and officers have organized a large dinner with speakers Chauncey M We gen Horace Porter and others. Demand for tickets is high, seating expected to sell out, signaling a major pre election event in the city.

New York Business Men's Republican Send Money Association Fifth Avenue Hotel W. L. Strong C. F. Momer Mrainerd Sec E. A. Drake Delmonico RS. Mace Arthur Charles Memory Smith A. E. Drake West

Wonder tonics and home remedies advertised across states

A fragmented ad section lists Mrs Downey in New York seeking grippe cures, reviews of the Crescent Drug Store in Pentwater Michigan, and multiple testimonials praising a homeopathic “Hemeopathine Manual” and a small bottle of pleasant salts. Send orders via druggists or mail for 25 cents.

New York Richmond John Mitchell J. Baker Vwe W. H. Stam Himepreys Med. Co Willlass John Sts

Rival for the Standard Oil Firm in Oil Supply War

New York Feb 20 C W Houston head of the Standard Oil fuel oil department says the Cudahy firm furnishes oil to the Yerkes street railroads in Chicago, not the Standard. He disputes Yerkes as the largest western oil buyer, noting Illinois Steel uses 2500 to 5500 barrels daily. Cudahy oil travels from Indiana fields to Kankakee then Chicago by tank cars, while Standard Oil’s line goes to Whiting Indiana.

Cudahy Oil Company Trust New York C. W. Houston Standard Ol Company Cudahys Standard Oil Company Yerkes Indiana Fields Kankakee Chicago Whiting Ind

Struck in a Fog Near Galveston Train Collision

A St Louis Santa Fe passenger train narrowly escaped disaster after emerging from fog between Arcoin and Galveston. The engine struck the fog bound, stopping the train. section men leapt for safety into waist deep water as debris filled the cowcatcher. No injuries reported. The incident caused only a broken pilot coupling pin. Advertisement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers follows.

Galveston St. Louis Santa Fe Arcoin

Religious notices fill Topeka Sunday services

A long list of church services and speakers across Topeka. Unitarian First Church at 118 M with scriptural readings, First Church of Christ Scientist at 210 West Sixth, Spiritualists conference at Lincoln Post Hall, United Brethren in Ladies Library hall, North Christian church lectures by Rev D D Boyle, and many others including C M B Church, Epworth League speaker Dr H B Fisher, and Second United Presbyterian. Also mentions Young Women Christian Association carpels, Dunkard church, St John’s A M E, and Rev J E Curry supplying West Presbyterian pulpit.

First Unitarian Society Unity Church First Church of Christ West Sixth Street Stephen First Society of Spiritualists Lincoln Post Hall L. A. Mather United Brethren Church Ladies’ Library Kansas Avenue Eleventh Twelfth Streets Coblentz D. D. Boyle North Christian Church Grant and Central A. Alderman Nastor D. D. Boyte Firstee Politesubh First African Baptist Church First Street Olen Y. Pos. CE Bice Maury Frost Young Women’s Christian Assortation Brethren (Dunkard Oakland J. A. Rout Rev. Alderman North Topeka J. HK Ransom Tephen Young United Presbyterian Eighth Topeka Avenues M. F. McKirahan Tyler Street O'Cllock J. E. Curry Cranbury N. J Wil West Presbyterian Church St. John's A. M. E B.C. Duke

Years Ago Reveals Old Cure and Patent Medicines

Fragmentary verse recalls a stamp bearing a story about a cure or loathsome sore from tainted blood. The speaker mentions Ayer's and Wissersaparitla as early familiar remedies, hinting at years of fame and a curse over a period long past.

Ayer Wissersaparitla Ezow

Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Celebrates 56 Years of Cures

An old advertisement claims Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is the original remedy with a long record of cures. It boasts a medal from the 1893 World’s Fair, asserting it outpaces rival blood purifying compounds and has 56 years of proven results.

Trade Improves Says Bradstreet's Amid Rising Railway Earnings

Bradstreet's notes general trade improvement with higher bids for Bessemer pig iron steel billets and prints cloths and a rebound in leather and various metal and textile plants reopening. Wheat and coffee prices drop while overall railway earnings show gains. Banks report suspensions and failures trend higher with liabilities and assets diverging versus past years.

Bradstreet New York United States Bradatrest Panto

Cyrus Field Auction Sells His Collections

A New York sale dispersed Cyrus W. Field's tapestries paintings embroideries cabinets and curios. An iron circle from strands of the first Atlantic cable drew historic interest. Field gifted items to a jeweler who crafted a delicate chain and tassels then gave the girdle to his daughter-in-law amid the family tragedy and public scandal.

New York Cyrus W. Field Field Hdnant M. Field Cyrus W. Field, Jr

Editors Go to Mexico for National Editorial Meet

The twelfth annual session of the National Editorial association adjourned to meet next year in Denver. Officers include President Louis Holtman and vice president J. G. Junkin. About 300 editors left for Mexico. Excursion deals offered for witness to the U S presidential inauguration via B and O routes with several travel options and Pullman service details.

V. GC. Junkin Sterling Galveston Tex Pele National Editorial Association Denver Louis Holtman Democrat Brazil J. G. Junkin Bulletin Kan Arthur K. Pierce A. O A. O. A. W. Heword, Denver, Colo; Corresponding: Secretary, W. J. M. Page Derscrut Jerseyville Gibby Reflector Norwalk Ohio Mexico

Grand Lodge Meeting at Salina Kansas Feb 1837

The annual Grand Lodge meeting will be in Salina Kansas February 20 to 27 1837. Union Pacific will offer round trip tickets from Kansas and Kansas City Mo at standard fare. sales run February 19 to 22. F A Lewis is city ticket agent at 165 Kansas Ave Topeka.

Washington United States Balthmore & Ohio I Wt Ohio Indiana Hilnuls B&o i West AM América Akron Pittsburg Bellfire Gratton L. S. Allen Grand Central Station Chicago Grand Salina Kansas Jon Pacific Ons Tare Kansas City F. A. Lewis Union Pacific System Kansas Avenue Topeka

Nebraska City Council Ousts Mayor in 7 to 1 Vote

A special Bee report from Nebraska states mayor Charles W. Stabbut was found guilty of official misconduct after six hours of deliberation. He is ousted from office and barred from council and related emoluments. The decision follows alleged obstruction and misconduct in city governance.

Nebraska Omaha Clix Charles W. Stabbut Ang Put Ruts Nott Sittue

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