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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1895
Page
8
Yale's Skin Food promises to remove wrinkles and age traces by feeding through pores to nourish skin tissues, toning nerves and muscles, enriching blood vessels, and restoring elasticity. It warns against substitutes and lists prices of 1.50 and 3 dollars, sold at drug stores nationwide.
Charles Woodworth and Judent Maxwell were expelled from First Baptist Church over alleged heresies touching history, geology, the Trinity, and the birth of Jesus. Debates split the university town as supporters and critics clash over teaching science versus orthodox doctrine. Griggs & Axtell sell buggies and harness.
A miscellany of local notes from Topeka includes Governor Morrill visiting home, a reading room established by the Congregational church in Valencia, abolition of charity soup dinners, and spring fashions on display. The state school fund buys remaining $50,000 in schoolhouse bonds. Topeka social and civic events are noted along with legal deeds and church meetings.
E M Wardell of Monrovia visits. Frank Porrest sells Allianz stake and studies law. Governor Morrill commutes Harvey Enochs sentence. Two Brown county men pay fines. seed grain purchases planned by railroad board. Budget hikes for staff and seed handling approved. Cap Curtis plans a 5 cent “kick machine” to profit from Republicans in Kansas Avenue building sale.
Local notes list visits and social events on North Topeka and nearby streets. Items mention Miss Clara Bell returning from Coyne, a literary program with luncheon, church society meetings, a jewelry store move, concerts, and birthday party proceeds for pastor’s salary. A medical case, hymn writers, and minor incidents are also sketched.
Clint Osbon, jailed in Lawrence awaiting trial for Holton murder last June, spent yesterday in Topeka visiting his daughter Misa Eatella Osbon who keeps house and does stenographic work. He appeared in good health and was under Douglas County Under Sheriff Pryor custody. he spent the night at the county jail and was taken back to Lawrence this morning.
Chief of Police Wilkerson reports a letter from Ansumption Illinois authorities identifying a 25 year old man killed by a train on the 20th. He gave the name Claude Cassie or Castle before death and said he lived near Topeka or that his parents did. Authorities buried him on the 22nd. no further leads on the family. Topeka Secam Lanadrs, 625 Javkenn Street.
Palmer Collins engaged for Kate Claxton’s company. Sarah Bernhardt to stage Gis mond a in London May 27 at Daly’s. Harry Carson Clarke appears in 45 roles during Denver season. Louis James to star next season in a Wagenhals & Kemper production. Bettina Gerard singing The Twentieth Century Girl, originated by Helen Dauvray. W H Rudolph and Mabel Kettleman wed. Wankon Jr. deemed unsympathetic yet fitting town for touring company’s stranding. Cissy Fitzgerald to stay in America, to appear in The Found ling burlesque. Kate Claxton drops Lady Reckless for The Two Orphans. Aubrey Boncivault to present Electra in London summer. Clara Morris to begin September star tour from Fourteenth Street. Jacques Kroger signs with Rich & Harris for Widow Jones role. New neck bends advertised at Torela Steam Laspar. Griggs & Ax offer pocket knives.
Capital Groceries announces heavy cash buying and cut prices on sugar salt pork hams lard flour and other staples. It advertises 12 pounds granulated sugar for 50 cents and offers mail order service with same day shipment. The notice lists numerous items with per pound and per can rates including maple syrup California fruits and tea.
In a brief session, Clement Longworth faced rearrest and a $5 fine after pleading guilty to a new charge following a prior release mix up. J Westbrook admitted drunkenness and was fined $5. Carry Alexander and Mary Wade, noted residents, received $10 fines for walking on the street. Edmund Dale, a young boy, was fined $1 for conduct near the Santa Fe depot.
The Hutchinson Daily News urges lawmakers to justify their actions this session when seeking electoral support. It argues Republicans should boldly fulfill duties, strengthening public confidence, though notes some resistance to needed legislation. The brief discusses political accountability amid wartime reporting.
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