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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1897

Page

8

Wounded and Paralyzed Memoir From Petersburg Veteran

Davitt G Talbot a New York Heavy Artillery veteran from Mstgo County recounts paralysis after a Petersburg VA wound in 1864 and a 1599 paralytic shock. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength and blood, praising fellow veteran Norton and calling the medicine a radical cure for nervous debility and female troubles.

Davitt G. Talbot Mstgo County Newergreek Cs Petersburg New York Heavy Artillery Jack William Dr. Williams Norton Thas Pink Pilla Davi C. Tarot Jory C. Larries Imen Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company

Old newspapers claim earlier date than 1797 reach state

Readers in Oklahoma and Kansas report possessions of far older papers. North Enid correspondent cites The Heston News-Letter from 1704 with ads and royal notices, while Parkerville resident recalls a 1770 Barton Gazette with four coffin engravings and a British murder account.

Journal H. A. Utterman North Enid Oklahomaa Utterman State Journal H. A. Uttermas Heston B. Green Nicholas Boone Bishop Old Meeting House Boston House of Lords Westminster Col Nathaniel Bufela Efa Massachusetta Bay New Hampshire Rhode Island Thomas Newton Colony of Massachusetts Bay Parkersville Kan Stats Journal Barton Gavette W. Ridrie Parkerville

Scandal in Guthrie Convicts Society Leaders of Impropriety

Guthrie O T Feb 27 A sensational jury trial at the First Methodist church ends with D Howard and his wife being expelled for living together as husband and wife before their marriage. Howard, from New York, led society circles, spent lavishly, and brought Miss Erma Smith to Guthrie after deserting his New York wife, with a pending divorce suit filed by Volney Hoggatt.

Guthrie O. T Getiow First Methodist Church Howard New York City Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church Howard “Bradley Volney Hoggatt Fulton and Nassau Streets New York United States District Court Erma Smith

Businessmen Alarmed By Looming Legislative Session

Chicago February 23 Hon James H Eckels comptroller of the currency addressed the National Association of Merchants and travelers at Central Music Hall. He urged organization among business men and focus on law making while criticizing tinkering with currency and urging sound money laws.

Eckels Chicago James H. Eckel National Association of Merchants and Travelers Central Music Hal Northwest Mississippi Valley Java Bekele

Pension for Gen Cassius Clay in Kentucky

Senate considers private pension bills at night session. Gen Cassius M. Clay of Kentucky receives a pension of 50 dollars per month. Concurrent reports from Lincoln Nebraska note a resolution against Cuban treatment by Spanish officers and praise for Consul General Lee. Also weather notes for Chicago and Pueblo wage cut notices at steel works. One Minute Cough Cure touted for croup relief with supplier contact.

Washington Senate Cassius M. Clay Kentucky Nebraska Cuba Omaha The Bee Lincoln Neb Lee Pueblo Colo Elasioa Stansfield Kansas Avenue

Sunday church services across Topeka area

A dense Topeka church page lists Sunday and early week services across many congregations. Third Presbyterian and Second United Presbyterian schedule morning and evening sermons. North Topeka Baptist, First Spiritualists, United Brethren, First Church of Christ Scientist, Wesleyan Methodist revival, Unitarian Unity, Church of God, and others offer lectures, Sunday schools, and youth meetings. Clergy include pastors Long, Littlejohn, Hutchinson, Abram Werman, J. M. Brown, and Ward with varied subjects. The notice also mentions a religious conference, Holiness association gathering, and a Parkdale MLEB meeting with local choir and chorale offerings.

Third Presbyterian Church Pourth and Branner Streets Hey M. C. Long Zane's Hall Seventeenth and Clay Streets Wi. Irelan Second United Presbyterian Church Huntoon Pollet Littlejohn Jacob's Vriends Topeka Avenue Fifth North Topeka Baptist Church Laurent United Brethren Church Ladies’ Library Kan- Son Avenue Eleventh Twelfth Streets C. Coblentz First Church of Christ Scientist Wee Sixth Street Ua. m Third and Jefferson Streets P. Jacobs Holiness Association Wesleyan Methodier First Unitarian Society Unity Church Abram Wrman Church of God Odd Fellows’ Hall Kansas Avenue North Topeka North Congregational Church J.B. McClain Central Church Charles M. Sheldon Pasair C. M. BE van Buren Streets J. M. Brown Ila.m J. D. Countermine Beatrice Neb First Presbyterian Church PS. C. B DD. D. Boyle St. John's A. M. BE A. M. Ward W. W. Oaks Balt P. O.b. Parkdale Mleb Ikev C. Hol

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