Will Sells Trims Hamilton Hair For $50 In Denver Stag Show
Circus magnate William Sells paid 100 to shave off James M. Hamilton’s beard after a contract party in Cincinnati. In a carnival of bets, Hamilton’s barber shaved his face and then planned a head shave, with Sells collecting the $50 wager as onlookers watched. Hair and whiskers boxed for shipment to John Hummell in Chicago.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton
Hummel
Mr. Sells
George Campbell
John J. Regan
Hampton
Col Hamilton
Loy
Hells
Col
Jim Hamilton
Ohio
John Hummell
Chicago
Colonel Hamilton
Rawmouth Robbers and Stockyard Reform Debate
Senator Shearer weighs in on stockyards reform noting the issue lies with the commission firms rather than the stockyards company. The letter argues against giving commission men with little capital power to impose fees, urging focus on the core question over rate details.
Populist Policeman Denies Signing Resubmission Petition
A former member of the police force alleges his name was not signed to either resubmission petition. He served twenty one months and advocates stricter prohibitory law, claiming he would have supported the prohibition petition if asked.
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State Journal
Tsee
Pop
Daye Canor
State report distributed as printing funds created
The state superintendent of instruction report for the last two years is now being distributed after a deficiency appropriation for state printing. Governor Morrill appoints J. W. Brown A. G. Chase and Alvis Kirmeyer as Leavenworth county jury commissioners with pay of five dollars per day. Sheriff Rouse of Wichita secured a California writ for Join Webber, wanted for murder in Wichita. A Sons of the American Revolution meeting urges members to visit public schools February 22 to foster Revolutionary history. O B Wilson of Great Bend pardoned by Governor Morris, sentence commuted to three and a half years then absolved. The Stars and other columns reach many Topaka readers.
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J. W. Brown
A. G. Chase
Alvis Kirmeyer
Leavenworth County
Kirmeyer
Rouse
Wichita
Topeka
California
Join Webber
Sona of the
O. B. Wilson
Great Bend
Morris
State Board of Pardons
Wilson
Defense to Introduce John H Brown Deportation at Hillman Trial
The Hillmon case courtroom saw a day of legal wrangling as the defense moves to admit the John H Brown deposition. Witnesses J B Crew and Frank W Todd testified about bank loans and Hillmon’s post office runs while noting a stranger accompanied Hillmon in March 1879. The judge allows Brown’s deposition to be read solely to establish possible fraud against insurers.
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John H. Brown
Hillmen
Joan H. Brown
Hillmon
J. 8 Crew
Simpson Bank
Lawrence
Levi Baldwin
Baldwin
Hillman
Plaintif
Frank W. Todd
Wichita
Kansas
John W. Hillman
Brown
Paul Kavar to Open at Grand Opera House Friday
The Grand Opera House announces the melodrama Paul Kavar for Friday night March 1. The production centers on social conditions and labor questions and has enjoyed a strong national run. Madame Rhea and Miss Carrie Turner are slated for appearances with the company, details yet to be finalized. The scenic show from Cripple Creek Colorado will be featured alongside The Fencing Master with Dorothy Morton.
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Rhea
Grand Opera House
Paul Kavar
Carrie Turner
Madaime Rhea
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Dorothy Morton
Topeka
Kansas City
Miss Morton
North Topeka News and Society Notes
North Topeka items list visitors and local movements. Ex-Probate Judge George S. Mosher and Wm. N. Hamilton greet friends on the north side. A 80,000 bushels of wheat moved from Atchison to Glasgow flour. Local prices on dental work and patents granted to Kansas citizens are noted.
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E. W. Potter
Iawatha
Anna Mason
Wellington
W. T. Eckert
W. F. Monteith
Gordon Street
Charles Stoder
Humboldt, NL
W. C Steele
Leavenworth
Miss Bell
Waverly, Kan
L. A. Perdue
Jackson Street
John McLucas
Meriden
North Topeka
A. M. Cross
Kansas Avenue
John H. Smith
Inter-Ocean Milling Company
State of
Iowa
George S. Mosher
Oskaloosa
Wm. N. Hamilton
Towa
Atchison
Glasgow
W. N. Hamilton
van Buren Street
Dra. Lyon
Reynolds
Kansas
J. F. Beale
F Street
N. W
Washington
D. C
Lawrence T. Backus
Phineas Dean
Harper
Samuel T. Johnson
Wm. Walker
Lot of Home Textile Closeout at Almost National Figures
A local sale advertises substantial discounts on lightly soiled splashes tinted table covers dresser scarfs doylies cushion covers and centre pieces, offered at prices near the buyers own budget.
Bargain Hosiery and Garment Offer at Barnum Co Store
At 22c a pair, fourty gauge stockings match or exceed quality of 25c items in special sales. Excellent ties available at 3 for a dollar, worth 50c a pair. With every pair of Black Hose purchased, enjoy Barnum & Co's 8 guarantee protection.
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Barnum & Co
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