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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
5
An advertisement touts Free Gure as a cure for baldness, dandruff, and premature graying restoring hair color and growth to scalp, eyebrows, and lashes. It claims a trial package is free to all and includes testimonials and endorsements despite garbled OCR text.
Local North Topeka column records social calls, moves, marriages, store openings, and church notices. Mentions Lie Kimball Printing, residence changes on Quin Avenue, the Courtneys moving, obituaries, street openings, and upcoming registration events. Includes market activity and a marriage announcement for Miss Prantie H Fine and Mr Wilbur Te Lagalama.
A social afternoon featured several piano selections with coffee and cake. Invited attendees included Mrs C G Main, Mrs Daistrom, Mrs P Dantel, Mrs Gustafsett, Mrs Blood, Mrs Helm, Mrs Perine, Mrs Snyder, Miss Sonein, Miss A Heartberg, Miss Anna Johtivon, Mrs Anna Nelsor, and others listed from Miss Anna Ekstrom to Masters Tinao Malm and Carl Dunieinos.
Judge Hazen granted a divorce by default to Mrs Margaret Harding from J D Harding with ground of non support. The couple, well known in Topeka, were previously married Nov 8 1888 and ran Wiggin Harding Co. No one appeared for the defense. alimony of 1000 dollars was owed to Mrs Harding.
Mr Shelton defends printing a tax dodger story without naming individuals. He says names were not printed to avoid broad harm, noting many are involved and stressing crime prevention over publishing a list. He cites church work and future safety as reasons, while acknowledging some may recognize those referenced. He retreats to work upon returning to the Capital.
Treasurer Edward Wilder of Santa Fe reports that directors will likely raise the preferred stock dividend to five per cent. Previously three per cent has been paid, and the board is understood to be unanimously in favor. If prosperity lasts another year, common stock dividends may begin.
Richard J. Connell resigns after three years in the Santa Fe passenger department in this city and heads to Hermonillo Sosota Merling to join his father in gold mining. Everett Dallas to take over passenger rate applications, as Connell departs.
Ciné report highlights a high five party at the Elmwood club with Roberta Wasson winning the Indias prize and L Woolverton the gentlemens prize. Also described are an Imperial club de but social dance, a Potwin dinner for Catherine Strayer, and numerous notes of Topeka society including visits, recitals, and club entertainments.
Embroidered front waist in pink batiste features ascrol design with a light colour underlay. Designed by Ji evil for a refined early 20th century fashion item intended for wear with delicate accessorizing.
An elderly Marion Alabama reader reports being cured of rupture by a new home treatment from Dr W S Hall of Adams New York. The ad claims the method ends pain and danger without operation and promises a free trial by mailing for details and an address to reach.
Washington March 16 Special prosecutor Forney testified in the Cueund d Alene investigation saying the coroner's inquest followed lawful methods. He explained the bull pen prisoners held under governor's proclamation amid insurrection and that U S troops aided state authorities without arrests. He denied authorizing tying two miners to the mill explosion and noted permit laws and testimony pressures around Simpkins Benald.
The Gibraltar drug store window fire started by sun through a fish globe burned drapery but was contained. A new painting titled The Return of the Fishermen by Charles F Gruppe will join the library collection, previously shown at Antwerp. Elsewhere, Dreyer loses bid for new trial and faces penitentiary after embezzling $110,000. Davenport Canning plant destroyed by fire after one week of operation.
The Star Grocery announces a sale tomorrow featuring 25 cases of preserved strawberries valued at 1.35 per dozen, with 3 cans for 25 cents and 1 per dozen. Advertised goods include Columbia Oats, Duke's Mixture, various beans and canned goods, and premium stamp offers with a free photograph for purchases over one dollar.
The Second Ward Republican club held a meeting where speeches and invitations bearing a striking image of Dr Struble were issued by the MM A for their men’s meeting next Sunday. Peter Shaw, ex-Jointier, died at his brother Owen Callahan’s Crane Street home. The funeral is at Church of the Assumption Saturday at 9 am. Jennie Cline pleaded guilty to running a disorderly house and was fined $50 along with May Stanton. Neille Miller paid $25 for inmate status. Tob Tobiax arrested for running a joint on Kane Street. back-window elevator noted in the joint’s operations. George Buford and John Eckers brawled outside George Kinner’s joint. Buford and Eckers jailed for disturbing the peace and intoxication. Buford, the omnipresent bartender, linked to many raids last summer. An anecdote about caste and money in India ends with a Munshi explaining European arrogance toward a sweeper and the respect for social hierarchy noted in Chamber's Journal.
Racine Wis Mar 15 The Jury in the State against Henry Z Corbett charged with assault and intent to kill Rev David B Cheney rendered a verdict of not guilty today Burglars shot and seriously wounded Dr and Mrs Cheney at their home several months earlier Corbett a book agent with the WAA was arrested on suspicion Circumstantial evidence offered failed to convict.
An old advertisement fragment touts a product promising beauty and skin benefits. The copy emphasizes superior results and uniqueness, mentioning skin related improvements and brand appeal while using period diction typical of vintage ads. The legible portion hints at a beauty product claim without specific usage instructions or price.
A Minneapolis Tribune account recalls a train messenger recounting a ghostly event aboard a Denver route train. He describes a chill midnight moment near a Colorado station with a coffin and a surprise reveal as a trap is sprung on passengers.
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