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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1897
Page
3
Local grocer touts steady customer return by offering better satisfaction, large selection, and lower prices. Ad lists vast catalog of canned goods, dried fruits, baking products, breakfast items, condiments, and meat priced to attract repeat buyers.
Local residents report Sergeant Tim Donovan Detective Price and Patrolman Pavey with Special Policeman Capron Saturday night kept watch while Parsley and the proprietor handled a disturbance. Capron arrested Bert Solder for peddling without a license. Prof Cravens returned from York and will join the Tipeka chorus tomorrow. A Maymond Whitcouts excursion with sleeping cars and dining car will pass Thrush Topeka Thursday afternoon. The holiday weekend schedule and summer hours were announced. Arrestee Rayburns committed to Topeka asylum after release on trial. Alfred Spurgeon and Maury B. Winters of Silver Lake married in North Topeka.
Chesney, nominated for the office of justice of the peace, suffered a paralytic stroke Saturday. He is believed to be improving under care, with doctors hopeful for a full recovery. Separately, the Laveatment Trust Company of America filed suit in district court against Byron Roberts, alleging a loan secured by a mortgage and unpaid interest totaling about $1,200.
A transcript filed in the U S circuit court of appeals details Burrton Kansas voting to issue 14 000 in six percent bonds to lure the Kansas Midland railway from Wichita to Burrton about one mile The bonds delivered the company stock and the city defaulted on interest in 1890 The Aetna Life Insurance company purchased the bonds and sought interest then won a judgment for 4206 70 Burrton challenged the bonds as an improper overextension of 5 per cent of assessed value but the court ruled the bonds valid and voted by two thirds of citizens The decision upheld payment of the coupons and the city faced damages
Atchison residents report a traveler calling herself Mrs. WoT Garson, described as a tramp intent on reaching Topeka. The tale, aired by the Atchison Champion, presents her as Mary St. Rashback, suspected to be married to a wealthy banker but driven to wander. She sings at times and has faced restraints, with authorities and locals tracking her movements from Atchison to Topeka.
In March near Senbea Mrs. Wilson reported tires removed from her land on the M. K. & T. right of way. Charles Monre was caught taking ties and tried before Justice Frank Briges. Mrs. Wilson acted as prosecutor after the county attorney’s absence and the jury failed to convict the defendant. In La Crosse, March 15, J. Schriver of the county was found guilty of a separate matter.
Behriver, a Rush County grain dealer, allegedly bought alcohol and other goods in Kansas City to trade for farmers grain, claiming the alcohol was for treatment. Prosecutors contended the setup aimed to drive rival grain dealers out of business, and a jury returned a decision against him.
J M Lindsay a Fairview school teacher left home two weeks ago after telling his wife of a short absence. He stopped at the school to announce no further classes that week and then went to Chanute. A note to his wife claimed he was going to Old Mexico and forged $100 notes and securities aided his departure.
Newton cyclists organized a club at a meeting with 25 members signing the constitution. Officers elected are Hagen as president H F Toews as vice president and Glen Lehman as secretary. They plan a half mile track at West Park. Also notice a farewell concert by W O Leib at Library Hall on Wednesday evening March 17 1897.
Chicago markets opened firmer on crop worry from Kansas and Toliana while Liverpool cables showed strength in shipments. Wheat led gains with May futures up, corn and oats steady, provisions rising on hog demand. Chicago Livestock Market saw hogs and cattle mixed as receipts grew. Kansas City and regional markets echoed active wheat and firm corn with steady butter and eggs amid fluctuating livestock prices.
Furnished by Goodwin and Chamberlin Brokers a grain provisions and stocks tip that the market will rise with selective advances. Cited opportunities in corn wheat and cotton while Vanderbilt property and other shortages hint at higher dividends and cautious gains amid election effects. Liverpool and Chicago shipments noted with mixed readings and implied volatility.
A chaotic Friday market notes Chicago and Duluth wheat shipments and prices with wheat up and down alongside corn, oats, and rye. Reports cite Liverpool and New York activity, domestic receipts and shipments, and provisions demand, with Chicago and Minneapolis stock movements and the outlook for price changes.
Albuquerque dispatch reports A G Wells, general superintendent of the Atlantic and Pacific, slated to become top executive as Santa Fe takes full control. Sudden death of K F Wade in Los Angeles prompts expected reshuffle and broader management changes across the system.
Hospital employes recall Dr Eastor with gift as conference delegates decide not to accept Dr J P Kaster’s resignation. Dr J A Wroth will serve as acting chief surgeon until a successor is elected. Atlantic & Pacific railroad honors retiring surgeon with silver cup and saucer ceremony.
Missouri Pacific night watchman Charley Welds keeps a log of tramps encountered nightly. The fallen fall and winter totals list about a dozen each night with name, nationality, occupation, and box car number. Occupations include laborers 260, bricklayers 100, butchers 24, miners 16, and other trades.
In Atchison and Independence reports describe hot boxes caused by waste saturated with oil in box cars, leading to fires and costly damage. Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific railroads face theft of oily waste, with a detective to be sent to Santa Fe. Separately, Harry Mulholland, a brakeman, lost an arm in a freight train accident near Cléments. Depot staff at Waverly and Chantitle are slated for transfers and reassignment.
J W Hillman writes to Webb McNall explaining he is not the dead man in the Hillmon insurance dispute. The missive from Gate City Alabama notes prior Lawrence Kansas context and suggests confusion with a suspicious claim of nondeath.
The Pletal Ged beds serve as object lessons in hygiene and adapt to any room, blending well with other pieces. The city’s largest stock offers 75 patterns. Grass and Iron Ged beds priced from 4.25 to 35.00 dollars.
A vintage ad promotes The Mattress and Spring store highlighting springs and mattresses for health and durability. It lists prices for Best Springs and Beat Mattress lines, noting affordable to premium options and ranges up to 36 dollars.
Just arrived Birds eye Maple Oak and Mahogany dressers or toilet tables. A perfect accessory for Brastron Beds and Chamber Suites. Ideal for a young lady's boudoir.
Our stock is complete and ready for buyers. Some carriages may look prettier or better designed, but none have appeared on the market yet.
China cabinets and parlor brie a brae stands feature in the store lineup. Neat dainty creations for displaying the numerous pretty things people collect. The shop highlights catering to both aesthetic appeal and practical furniture needs.
A brisk sales pitch extols new lace curtains as stylish and affordable. The advertisement promises swell events of the season, urging buyers to note the low prices and let the curtains speak for themselves.
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