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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1896

Page

8

Maple sugar and wasteful fetes in Manitou society

At Manitou Colorado on July 4 a new fad decorates hotel gatherings with maple sugar delicacies, maple lemonade and taffy pulls drawing society crowds. The feature notes a revival of confectionery joys as hotels claim growing interest in seasonal sweets amid local tourist life. The piece also mentions Colorado Springs water system projects, ore and drilling ventures near Minnehaha, and nearby electric developments shaping the region.

Manitou Manhwa Colo Suburid Vermont Mésars Wilatt and Jackson Chicaxo Minnehaha Buster Creek Colorado Springs

Massachusetts Democrats Debate Indorsing Chicken Platform

At a Massachusetts Democratic committee meeting in Birtston on July 24, members discussed setting a convention date to nominate candidates and endorsing the national platform. A sharp debate followed before voting 24 to 12 to endorse the Chicken platform for the forthcoming convention.

Birtston Massachusetts Democratic Committee Easton

Burlington Route Advertises Fast Train to West

A notice announces shortest line to Colorado Montana and the West via Burlington Route with connections from Kansas City Denver and beyond. It urges travelers to use the Burlington service for swift trips to Colorado Utah and California. Also mentions a Republican Silver League meeting in Jewell Building Loveday Evening July 15th with attendees urged to attend.

Colorado Montana Biack Hills I Gota & Paine Burlin Missouri Tanboth Ieb Bitemasta Montene Ana Puget Sound Enenty Kansas City Denver Utah Californirk Burlington Law Republican Silver League Jewell Loveday 1Sth. AU A. B. Hulet

Burlington Route Passengers To St Paul And Minneapolis

Two through trains run daily from the Missouri River points to the north via the old established Burlington Route and Sioux City line. The day train offers observation, restited sleepers, three chair cars and dining car from Council Bluffs, while the night train includes sleepers and parlor cars. Conant ticket agent LW Wakeley, General Passenger Agent, Bt Mo.

Missouri Civer Burling Houte Sioux City Day Council Bluffs Mars Conall Blade Blows CI Bronx City Port Conant Wakeley General Pussenerr

Men of Much Money for McKinley Fund in Illinois

A Chicago set of Republican money raising committee lists numerous donors for McKinley’s campaign in Illinois. Names include W. Allerton, J. W. Ellsworth, C. W. Votter, Edson G. Rettth, Hampstead Washburn, W. D. Boyce, and many others with contributions ranging from tens of thousands to millions. The roster also notes several remaining members valued at around $100,000.

Thoes McKinley Illinois Chicago Republican Ilinois PN. Jamicam Republican State Central Committee W. Allerton Packer PB. D. Armor J. W. Ellsworth J. 1. Greenhot Faciwell N. Hisenborham Micheliante C. W. Votter J. J. Mitchell Hamer Pred. Wterk CH Deere FT. Crane Chainers Ing John Nt Soyth Kirk Grisme Stewart Ts. Sele John W. Dunn We Gates MF. Stadden Tone Quarry A. H. Fevell Menehmnt J. 7H. Gilbert G. Hi Adams Vounsiiman Or Dixon Conwar Papitullat Sun Neer W.L. Brown W. P.wwillidinn B.C. Dewitt Strong W. A. Mason J. L Fulton V. Purington WH. Harper Smith W. Porter G. Dawes JH. Beadwy N.W. Harris AL McNally A. G. Becker Ernest Focker James Deters H.W. Lemen EL We King Durand Morris HA. Beckhart FG. Logan CB Séoxville AL Nuthase Pauld Kelly C.J. Barnes P . Werner D. HH Matte Gilbert Shaw SB. Raymond Museen Joes Newman H. Weinhardt Fred Blount P Hiten Aldrich HB. Steele W. Brooks Norton Ron Jus. Downey J. Breidisr J. Spalding EB. Butler Halle Barring Norton Penn Nixon L. McWullems Ofulethr Jobe Lambert Juliet J. Belletes MM. Clark Ws Patterson Ganrtte W. Martin Janie Speestone J. ¥ Sherman W. A. Alsip J.xton W. Kretalnichr B.A. Potter G. Birkel, Jr Hotz Levy Bi Doud J. P. Muletts A.C McClure

Night of Terror on Lake Ontario Rescued by Steamer

Barbey and Jonnie Thompacy of Toronto nearly drowned during a sudden gale while rowing on Lake Ontario. Exhausted, they stayed afloat until a passing steamer spotted them and rescued them after they had been blown about 35 miles from shore.

Toronto Barbey Jonnie Thompacy Nnt Lake Ontario Cale Leute

Life Size Cleveland Bust In Italy Ready For Shipment

A life size marble bust of President Cleveland is being completed in Carrara Italy. Gifted by a admirer the statue will reach Cleveland in a few weeks. Sculptor Pedar de Land of Rome, famed for a Henry Ward Beecher bust, formed the model from photographs and partial features.

Italy New York Cleveland Carrara Menaventic RB Gray Gutleh Tarble Elay Pidar de Land Ofome Tention Henry Ward Beecher Wee

Ulcers Fever Sores and Skin Ailments Salve Ad

For sale by J. K. Jones Fifth and Kansas Ave. One Minute Cough Cure advertised by G. W. Stanstiela promises quick relief. Satisfaction or money refunded policy noted though wording is garbled. Cough remedy targets nightly coughing from tickling sensation.

J. K. Jones Fifth Kansas Ave G. W. Stanstiela

Scattered Flock Trial at Second Baptist Church

A long district court trial revisits a 2 year old Sunday eve church altercation at Second Baptist led by Rev. Olden. Witness Dennis D. Hope testifies about motions to suspend members and improprieties over church funds and control, with others alleging Olden maneuvering to exclude several parishioners.

Second Baptist Church Mr. Olden R. B. Fyager Dennis D. Hope First National Bank Glden Hope Frazer Ollen Alden Abe Sykes Var Cormur Sykes R. M. Frazer Bratiot Praser J. P. Nevels Olden J. P. Paiste Guyver Brother Paleo Gora Paige Charley Brown Brother Hope Suke Tand Bao Jader Haaser Oldenation Higgins Hiceins Ploden Wilde Sorfea Giden Bradshaw Dieter Hoge Maie Chuych Enid Olden Lipet Olen Hope, “Ie That I Am the Only Member of the Board of Trustees

Overmyer Hints At Appeal In Atwood Case Dismissal

District court judge Hazen dismissed the John Atwood case arising from the Linwood wreck that killed Atwood. The widow had sued Hook Island and the Talon Pacific in Kansas City then Shawnee county, claiming timeliness issues. Counsel indicated the Supreme Court will likely be asked to intervene to ensure a fair trial.

Hazen John Atwood Linwood Atwood United States Court Kansas City Hook Island Phillips Shawnee County Plaints Kansasity Idee Hazen Kansas Jide Philips’ Court Overmyer Missouri Ewins Rock Island Overiayer Supreme Court

Justice costs money in Irish case with three men awaiting trial

Constable Jai winams returns from Bimperia with John Frye charged for breaking into Conran's Barnata. Frye, Will Lynch, and Jackson await trial before Justice Perry. Williams complains of emporia marshal demanding fees for arrest and board, lamenting lack of traveling expenses.

Jai Winams Bimperia John Frye Inta Conran Bros Barnata Stylien Harness Justice Perry Will Lynch Jackson Frye Willams Emporia Fimporia Willaria Williams

Henry Clay's Grandson Enters House Race

Lexington July 2x Lieutenant Thomas J. Clay retired army officer and Henry Clay's grandson announces he will not support the Chicago platform. He will run for Congress from the Pen s district as a Republican. He says he has been a Democrat but cites national honor and pro prosperity under McKinley. He claims honest voters from all regions will back McKinley in November.

Lexington. Ry Thomas J. Clay Henry Clay Chicago Congress McKinley Union Mok Intey

Lands Depreciate Under New County Assessment

Allegany county will see about a $500000 cut to its tax base under the new assessment law due to long term farm land devaluation and coal area declines. The shift aims to correct inequalities from prior high valuations while coal lands will be taxed near $800 per acre as before. имущество Auctions: Lots 496 and 497 on Quibesy street sold for $200 under a judgment of 2107 to Weninat A. J. Varomory for the Cle Heal Estate and Trust. Lot 38 a half on Lane street in Williams Dillon addition sold for Fit under judgment against Lee Knish for $1400 to City Real Estate and Trust. Lots 61 to 71 on Pennsylvania avenue in Hicklad Park addition sold for $150 under judgment against Kansas Land and Investment and Richard Walke for C. E. Rove.

Cumberland Sun Allegany County Sharif'a Quibesy Street Investment Trust Company Weninat A. J City Real Estate and ‘Trust Company Leta Pennsylvania Avenue Hicklaid Park Kansas Land and Lovestment Company Richard Walke C. E. Rove

He May Get Well Bir Avery Washburn at Stormont Hospital

Avery Washburn, aged 74, underwent gall bladder empyema surgery at Stormont hospital three weeks ago. He is improving rapidly and a full recovery is expected soon, though such operations have high mortality in most cases.

Avery Washburn Stormont Washburn Quitle

Order of Select Friends Officers In stalled For Term

The Order of Select Friends lists officers installed for the term including PP Wo 2 Mumsey Hindmarsh Aliss Mary Bates secretary Mise Anna treasurer St Taylor confer marshall Mrs Kella Ramee Laure Hates G Reuben Mohler O G D W Glassburn plaint G W Dreyer and trustees Theresa Shulta James Simpson and Join Wuingstram Texas Fever Scare Governor orders five stock sanitary commission to investigate. For Sale or Exchange for Good Farm Loans two story brick building on Kansas avenue near business center. Apply to T Bowmen & Co.

Order of Select Friends Mumsey Ee Hindmarsh Aliss Mary Bates Mise’ Anna Tt St Taylor Brock Kansas Avenue Business Center T. & Bowman & Co

Novel portrait etching for Mrs McKinley from McKeesport friends

Chicago on July 2 reports Mrs William McKinley received a tin etched portrait of her husband created as a commemorative gift by McKeesport artisans led by William Heeren. The 20 by 28 inch tin sheet, forged in McKinsey lithographs style, was prepared during a centennial celebration. The piece, proudly preserved at her request, bears her name. Further, Major McKinley declines summer visits due to campaign duties.

Chicago W William McKinley McKeesport William Heeren Fae Aimifé McKinsey Ite Mission Oe Kcesport Eiching Heenan

No More Trouble With Baby in Wichita Sample Cure

Uniontown Kansas September 28 1895 a testimonial notes Dr Hand's Coke Cure eased a baby's wind colic after trying a sample bottle in Wichita. Bertha Woodward reports relief with subsequent doses. Dr Hand's Remedies for Children sold by druggists at 25 cents per bottle. Hall's Renewer claimed to cure dandruff scalp issues and hair root conditions. White Mountain hotels in Concord announce closing bars and prohibiting liquor service to guests after July 6 report.

Uniontown Kan Jana Dr. Hand Wichita Bertha Woodward

Gold Democrats push for national convention in Chicago

A vigorous movement for a national gold standard Democratic convention takes shape in Chicago with W D Bynam and the sound money committee coordinating. They aim to reach allied states, appoint provisional committeemen for Indianapolis on August 7 to fix time and place, and secure support from about twenty states including New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Texas. New York Democrats show hesitation toward Whitney and Hilt, seeking alignment with Fairehin Warner Shepard Trader connections for relocation of the renunciation from New York.

Chicago Jmlyst Henry W. D. Bynam Eteenthys Auditorium Indianapails Vonyentha New York Pennsylvenia Virginia Ohio Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota Texas

Beatrice Haraden Returns to Die in English Home

Beatrice Haraden the famed novelist known for Shige That Pasa in the Night sails to San Francisco and chooses to end her days at home in England. Four months after stopping work on a romance, her frail health worsens, and friends fear her days are numbered as she contemplates returning to Landua for strength.

Beatrice Haraden Beatrice Harraven Ergyli

Ridpath for Congress in Greencastle Denied Silver Ticket

Terre Haute July 26 A letter indicates historian Jour Clark Ridpath of Greencastle was approached as the Democratic candidate for Congress. He previously supported free silver but declined to allow the use of his name. He will be nominated by acclamation at Brazil this week.

Greencastle Terre Haute Ind Jour Clark Riipoth Conmeress Dio Fe Ele Brazil

Real Estate Transfers and Miscellany in the City

Real estate transfers include wee W Bradley to M Estette Mar tise 71 285 287 on Wallave in Martin addition and G M Noble to Mary J Starr for 50 ints 2 percent on Tenth avenue in Brooks. Also mentions other misc items and partial names in a fragmented notice.

Wee W. Bradley M. Estette Martise Ora Om Wallaveng Martin Addition G. M. Noble Mary J. Starr Avenue Brooks Sailitio

Nebraska Man Wears Gold Coins for Buttons

A Nebraska man in Fitgerstown displays a suit with gold coin buttons, drawing attention as locals note the rare attire. The article comments on eccentric fashion, personal anecdotes, and references to a local family. It also mentions related advertisements and a review of Missouri views book.

Nebraska Fitgerstown A. Bex Arcidia Hegersteen Oulsor Port Teyrulde Arcadis Cole Chidera

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