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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1895

Page

8

World Medical Institute offers thirty day trial in Topeka

Physicians of the World Medical Institute advertise a bold test offer to Topeka and surrounding areas. Hundreds have already tried the treatment with many reporting relief. All who apply within thirty days and are not helped receive a full refund, with examinations confidential and at 631 Quincy Street Topeka.

the World Medical Institute Topeka Toa World Medical Institute Cailing Quincy Street Spm

Sunday Excursion Round Trip to Kansas City Offer

A Sunday excursion by Union Pacific offers a 1.50 round trip to Kansas City with departures 7 46 a m from Union Pacific depot and return at 7 30 p m Special attractions include St Paul vs Kansas City baseball and park visits Tickets sold from June 1 to 10 for 1 59 with return until June 3 Other Kansas stations sell June 16 to 20 at one fare round trip Topeka school children ages 5 to 12 pay 50 cents for the round trip and return the next day F E Neprs Topeka Kan ticket agent Ottawa Chantauqua Assembly available

Kansas City Union Pacific Union Pacific Depot St. Paul F. A. Lewis Kansas Ottawa Chantauqua Assembly Missouri Pacific Topeka Limhad F. E Neprs Kan

Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly Promises Notable Speakers

One fare (159) round trip for Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly tickets sold June 16 to 28, with return by June. Gov McKinley of Ohio and many illustrious speakers listed. Beggs German Salve advertised with sample boxes and prices. Also mentions laundry pickup service by Peerless Steam Laundry.

Ottawa

Topeka club raid leads to damages suits in district court

The Topeka club at Sixth and Harrison was raided by Chief Lindsey's police on August 4, 1894. Arrests followed and members sue for $10,000 each for malicious prosecution. Depositions from Kansas City testimonies are attacked as false, while Pinkerton evidence and police claims loom. The first trial is set for tomorrow. a second case heads Friday.

District Court Topeka Sixth and Harrison Streets Lindsey J. ©. Wilson W. A. TL. Thompson G. A. Wall F. Wilson John E Frost Ed Bennett Hebert Pierce Steward Dick Hodging J. B. Johnson Circuit Court A. Is Whiting L. T. Yount Oscar Braves Gish Steele W. A. L. Thompson LT. Yount H. P. Dillon Regcus Topeka Club David Mulvane Hank Lindsey Kansas City Debsucheriea Pinkerton

No Court This Summer For Federal Kansas Case

Federal court sessions in Kansas end for the summer with judges and officers taking a break until October when a Leavenworth term will be held. The Hillman insurance case is expected for Topeka next January as the docket’s most important item, with Judge Phillipa possibly presiding.

Hillmoe United States District Rankin Mason Fort Scott Federal Kansas Leavenworth United States Court Hillman Insurance Topeka Basn Phillipa Kansas City

They Are Ever With Us Poor in Topeka Struggle

In Topeka the poor remain in distress despite mild winter and spring. Mrs Thorpe notes several needing aid and describes a family at 33 Madison where a sick shoemaker husband and a sick wife struggle with no furniture and scarce funds. Mrs Thorpe aids what she can with limited means.

Topeka Thorpe Madison Mra Thorpe

Post Office Inspectors and Honest Postmasters Criticized

Former U S district attorney Eugenes Hagan asserts inspectors often press weak cases against postmasters. He claims most postmasters are honest and warns new inspectors against harming reputations of noncriminals. J L Sheldon is presently in town. plano tuning orders to P O Box 422 will be handled promptly.

Post Office Eugenes Hagan United States District Attorney Cleveland J. L. Sheldon

Wichita Bottling Works Manager Advertises Liquors in Violation Notice

A letter to the Temperance Editor from Peter Getto, manager of Wichita Bottling Works, claims a return to management after nine years and promotes wines and liquors for private use. The letter notes Getto as successor to Otto Zimmermann and lists the firm as a supplier. the note also mentions a silver dollar payment in tokens.

Wichita Journal of “Ex Morrill Wichita Post Peter Getto Wichita Bottling Works Getto Otto Zimmerman W. J. Lamp Extra Pale Wiehra Kan Dean Simm Otto Zimmermann Pater Getto Kansas

Why Not Buy Garfield Park for Topeka

Topeka can acquire Garfield park at a sheriff's sale for 4735 dollars after the Bank of Topeka paid off a 5704 dollar judgment. The move would provide a much needed public park in the city, offering a pleasant resting place and a small annual outlay to beautify the area now.

Garfield Park Bank of Topeka Kansas River Topexa

Would Prosecute Dom Chicago Man Swindled Out of 15

Chief Wilkerson reports a Chicago man A A Hedstrom wrote to urge prosecuting W S Dom the embezzler. Hedstrom says he paid Dom’s $15 Bank of Topeka draft and stands ready to testify if charges fail. He claims officers sought Dom the same day Wilkerson detained him and cites past ties to Hodstrom and Union News of Chicago.

Chicago Wilkerson A. A. Hedstrom East Madi- Chicago W. 5 Dom Topeka Bank of Topeka Hedstrom Demat Burlingame Io Hodstrom Union News Company of Chicago

New Corporations in Kansas Form to Recover Stolen Property

Kansas receives charters for new groups including the Kansas People s Protective association filed with the secretary of state. The agency aims to recover and restore stolen property and prosecute criminals. Incorporators are P. J. Eitzen J. A. McDonald H. E. Gaines Mark Howell and G. M. Rathburn of Topeka.

Kansas Kansas People’s Protective Association P. J. Eitzen J. A. McDonald H. E. Gaines Mark Howell G. M. Rathburn Top

Home seekers excursion via Baltimore and Ohio rail line

Baltimore and Ohio will sell 39 day excursion tickets on June 11 to points in Virginia on the Harpers Ferry Valley Branch south of Winchester at one fare round trip. Tickets to western and southern destinations at very low rates good for return 20 days from sale. Contact B and O ticket agents or P Krelzer in Philadelphia or L Allen in Chicago for details. Miss Clara Evans, a 12 year old from Cherokee county, publishes the Folsom Weekly a readable paper written entirely by hand in Folsom.

Baltimore & Ohio RR Juans Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Virginia Harpers’ Ferry & Valley Winchester South End P. Krelzer Isnd Philadelphia L. Allen Chicago Illinois Clara Evans Cherokee County Neway Folsom Weekly Folsom

Local Briefs and Legal Notices Highlight Daily Record

Howel Jones traveled to Kansas City on a brief business trip this morning. Lewis King files for divorce from Amelia King on grounds of abandonment. they wed May 15, 1894. An infant daughter of Thomas Stowell, 1222 Lime Street, died yesterday of erysipelas. funeral held today at 10. Women’s Progressive Political League delegates named for temperance convention in Topeka on July 4. District court jury rules in Danlap vs Wintrode, favoring defendant. Mrs Dunlap sued Constable Wintrode for attached household goods three years ago. two jurors decided against Mrs Donlap in a fourth trial. Fred Wilson, once charged with breaking into a Rock Island freight car, acquitted by Justice Furry after testimony showed Wilson entered car and slept. no proof he broke the seal. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises services. Take the Beck Island Special for Beatrice, Sunday 6:10 AM.

Howel Jones Kansas City Lewis King Amelia King Thomas Stowell Lime Street Women's Progressive Political League Topeks Lydia M. Furbeck Maria McLallin Elizabeth Wardall Danlap Wintrode Mra Dunlap Mra Donlap Fred Wilson Rock Island Furry Wilson

Howel Hose No. 1 Marks Local Fire Dept Youth Unit

Col Sam Radges notes a new city department, Howel Hose No 1, led by twelve year old Howel Jones Jr with chief oversight. The youth squad, with two girls as helpers, trains with a 175 foot hose reel and a three ladder wagon, headquarters at Twelfth and Hunton streets, and boasts seven second exit gear. They have not yet fought a fire but show early diligence and energy under Mrs Howel Jones as chaperone.

Sam Radges Tre Howel Hoss Company No 1 Howel Jones, Jr Howel Todd Ingram Taylor Belcher Arthur McCarter George Mitchell Will McFarland James McFarland John Hodson Pearl Jones Mincie Brooks Howel Jones Twelfth Huntoon Aeparsmaanty Wilmarth Ted New York

Permission Gap Causes Prison Meat Mixup

Police Matron Thorpe, the city jail food inspector, was away on charity duty with permission for the day. She and her daughter visited Oakland Park and missed inspecting meat left for prisoners, which officers say was spoiled. Her absence reportedly led to meals without her oversight, though she notes she had permission to miss multiple meals.

Mra. Thorpe Thorpe Pauline Wilkerson Oakland Park Tomiss

Thirty Five Little Ones at Orphans Home

The Orphans Home now houses thirty five children all accounted for and thriving. Four youngsters are sought for permanent adoption as the creche department supports working mothers. The home also notes an established creche and is seeking to paint its wash house.

Orphans Orphans’ Home

THAT LIAR'S LICENSE INCOMPLETE CLAIM BY EUGENE WARE

Eugene F. Ware says his Ancient Order of Prevaricators membership lapsed and his badge license, long a conspicuous office feature, is now invalid. He plans to seek reinstatement and obtain renewed, perpetual licenses at the first opportunity to maintain his standing with Topeka associates.

Eugene Ware Eugene F. Ware Order of

Noel notes silver money scarcely used in Chicago and New York

G Noel says silver money circulates little in New York and Chicago. He traveled from New York and finds it astonishing that people rarely use silver. He notes if you give five dollars and expect four in change you won't get it in silver and banks may have it but the public shuns it.

Noel

Bowman Popenoe Party to Sail From Montreal Saturday

The Bowman Popenoe European party will depart Montreal for their European tour this Saturday. They are now in Vermont on the way to Canada after a month in Boston and have moved slowly northward. They plan to spend the summer in Great Britain and Europe, mainly Paris and London, returning to America in September.

Bowman-Popenoe T.E. Bowman

Half-Rate Excursions to Missouri and Arkansas

On May 21 and June 11 round trip tickets to South Missouri Arkansas and the South and Southeast via the Mem re Route will be sold at one fare with a $7 minimum. Tickets may be exchanged at intermediate stations. For schedules and info contact 43 E Lacewoop G P and T A Kansas City Missouri.

Missouri Arkansas Memre Kansas City Scott & Emphis RR Lacewoop

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