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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1895
Page
8
Wyandotte figure William Buchan speaks on the Hillmon case offering personal knowledge and recollections. He outlines context, relationships, and perceptions shaping the political view of Hillmon and related events in the region.
The Hillmon trial resumed as W J Buchan testified about meetings with John H Brown, the plan to pass off a dead body as Hillmon, insurance fraud schemes, and the staged discovery of a body in Wichita Medicine Lodge and nearby towns. He described journeys, a vaccination incident, an attempted witness protection via immunity, and signed releases in Leavenworth and Wyandotte.
California shipments flood Santa Fe freight as apples and vegetables surge. Over 1,000 cars of produce have left California this year with about fifty cars daily via the Santa Fe, while Mexico also ships heavy orange consignments. A quirky note notes apples packed like oranges and fetching high market prices. Also appears local ad chatter for errands and remedies.
Don’t miss our week long sale on napkins with fast colors and handsome patterns. Prices shown include 54 inch 3de for 25 cents and 64 inch pieces for 65 to 95 cents. We offer a large stock, this week only, to prove our claim of value and quality.
Plain Sets Doylies and other linens are advertised with a promise of the best line for the least money. The store highlights Turkish towels and wash rags at reasonable prices and claims a historically large and complete stock of towels, table linen, napkins, and sets.
A newspaper notice promotes fabric bargains including 1000 yards Black Wool Goods at 79 cents, 400 yards Black Wool Goods at 59 cents, 400 yards Printed China Silk at 25 cents, and 2000 yards Colored Wools at 39 cents. Priestley’s Black Goods line is highlighted as newly received.
Ladies who visit the lace department will find daily arrivals of new Wash Laces Beaded Nets and Black Silk Trim ming Laces. Exceptional values in Black Silk Bourdon Laces with 2 10 inch Bourdon for 60c yard. An endless variety of Valencennes and Torchons will be this week all New Spring Goods. BUY HERE NOW.
The German-Lloyd Steamship Co will launch a fort nightly service in April using fast steamers connecting Quebec and Montreal Canada with Manchester England via the Manchester Ship Canal. Mozart Club and Amphiens perform at Methodist church Monday night. Tickets at Kertamn's. Queen Baking Powder advertised as absolutely pure and perfectly made. Garden tools available from Sheldex.
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