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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1897

Page

8

Fainting Fits After Grippe Prompts Cure Claim

A Greeneburg woman, Mrs J E Smith, suffered four years of fainting spells and nervous weakness after influenzal illness. Multiple doctors declared her hopeless until she tried Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports dramatic relief and full recovery after the medicine, urging others to use the pills for related nervous and circulatory troubles.

J. E. Smith Greeneburg Surlch Thie Dragelee Bolph Willis Remmninepee Dr. Williams” Medicine Company Beierties B. Yui

Silver in New England Sentiment Rises Says Wardner

Wardner reports to Chairman Towne that silver sentiment in New England is rising since the last election. Many Business people who voted for McKinney hope tariff relief will come, while others fear continued prices and potential bankruptcy. He notes labor backs free silver and predicts silver congressmen in the next session.

Wardner Washington T. E H. Wardner Tuston Traveler Eremand Towne New England McKinney Mansa Netia

Milwaukee Reads Second Electric Railway Proposal

Contracts signed March 22 for a second electric railway line in Milwaukee spanning about ten miles to connect the north and south suburbs. William Reed & Co of Chicago secure the contract with an estimated cost of 890000. Ex Senator Calvin Coolidge being tapped for funds, while Vandalia Penn. and Shore Lines may offer service at three central city points with daily trains via Curtland street Deabronies street and Trents third street. Applications for daily duties to W I Brunner in St Louis.

Milwaukee Wale Dorth Reed & Co Chicaso Eyaiem Cilvin Frlee Vandalia

Rheumatism Cure Claims Quick Relief in Day

An advertisement touts a “Stewie Cure” for rheumatism claiming radical, immediate relief within two days. It cites T. F. Anthony of Promise City, Iowa, and notes sales by Swift & Holliday druggists at 823 Kennas Avenue, Topeka.

Swift & Holliday Kennas Avenue Topeka

Nye's Nervine Tablets Endorsement by Frank M Nye

Prominent lawyer Hon Frank M Nye recounts strain and nerve fatigue from Hayward trials and credits Dr Char ed s Kola Nervine Tablets with relief. He praises the remedy s efficacy and urges readers to try Eureka Chemical and Manufacturing Co La Crosse Wisconsin for 50 cent and 1 dollar dosages with testimonials available.

Minirania Hayward Chatcet Frank M. Nye Mst Chared Eureka Chemical and Mfg. Co la Croese Wis

Van Cortlandt Mansion Restored by Colonial Dames Opens

The Van Cortlandt mansion in Van Cortlandt Park, built in 1764, has been restored by the Colonial Dames and will open with a reception next week. Governor Plack and Mayor Strong are invited, with Colonial Dames led by Mrs. Morris P Ferris and others overseeing the $5,000 project to preserve the house and grounds.

Colonial Dames New York Plack Mayor Strong Thoraday Ota van Cortlandt van Cortlandt Park Motrus Stuyvesayt Duke of Clarence England George IV Washington Hake Bees Morris P Ferris Waldo Mutetineon Oliver Livingston

Fair Feet of Lillian at Tiwh Fair in Ireland Act

New york May 28 Tjilun Russell attended the Tiwh fair yesterday. Her first act left the imprint of her foot on one fall of each county in Ireland. She rode around Ireland on the Journal's donkey Shamrock. Shamrock resisted as she urged it with Irish blood claims. He kicked Mayo. Bliss Faissell kissed the Blarney Stone and bought souvenirs. Dim Corbett was to appear but sent a regret letter.

New York Tjilun Russell Ireland Shamrock Cooly County Mayo Bliss Faissell Parnes Dim Corbett

Oil Deal in Findlay Nets 74 Wells to Kirkbride Family

James W. Kirkbride buys the half interest of his brother Thomas B E Kirkbride in oil and gas leases on 349 acres in Wood County Sandusky counties plus 50 acres near Rollerville for 25000 dollars in cash. The purchase secures ownership of the entire property and its 74 wells.

Janes Kirkbride

Damages Awarded Against Hayes Family in Runaway Case

A jury awarded $7,500 against the estate and children of General R. B. Hayes over injuries from a runaway incident caused by a yellow mastiff owned by the Hayes family. The suit, filed by Mrs Addie M. Smith, sought $25,000 damages for permanent injuries.

Fremont Mra Addie M. Smith R. B. Hayes Hayes

Colored Boy Failed Admission To Naval Academy

John W. Smith, a colored candidate from Chicago, likely cannot gain admission to Axoapolia Annapolis. He failed in Hagiah and presumably did poorly in mathematics, abandoning hopes of passing. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted for skin ailments, with a money back guarantee. Sold by J. K. Jones, Fifth and Kansas Ave.

Annapolis John W. Smith Chicago Novel Hagiah J. K. Jones Fifth Kansas Ave

Festival of Flowers Parade Call Issued For Topeka Ladies

Topeka civic leaders urge a general rally of all interested women to reorganize the Floral Parade committee. Last year's effort had strong backing but new workers are urged to join as four months remain before festival preparations intensify.

Topeka Kanga Lattie Lidies W. H. Wilson Kaneas Tx Gulf Plas Topeke Ladlow Thorouchtr Thaske Topelo Kim Bre. M. Mmiliiken Meyer Pifloen

Leonardville Soldier Objects To Reunion Location

The Leonardville Monitor records a veteran objecting to shifting grand army reunions to Leavenworth, praising Topeka as a preferable site for future gatherings, noting willingness to travel for the event while acknowledging rheumatism may hinder camping. The piece reflects local sentiment and support for Topeka as the reunion host.

Eld Leavenworth Pelne Oldawern Topeka Leonardville Monitor

Old Lady Grows Young Reeker Minn May 22

Mra Jacob Clitty aged 50 of this place, once invalid, walked five miles after weeks. Teeth fell out years ago but five new teeth appeared, a full set may follow. Hair, once shed, grew back jet black. The piece notes the tale may be untrue and mentions a noon open air concert by Marshall's Band.

Reeker Minn Jacob Clitty Coca Park Marshall

Sunday Church Services Across Walnut Grove Churches

Walnut Grove churches host morning and evening sermons by Rev. Dalton Musler Rupert Littlejohn Fox and other pastors. Meetings include Seventh Day Adventist topics on Millennium and Sabbath questions plus spiritualist and Methodist services with various preaching times and a 7:30 pm music and entertainment event led by Levi Hammon. Concerts and lectures by Mrs McCarter and Mes Harmon fill the schedule with youth activities and Sunday school sessions throughout the day.

Walnut Grove M. E P. Dalton BE. W. Musilér Sylvia Wesleyan University G. G. Rupert Seventh Day Adventist Church Fifth and Western Avenue Tutted Presbyterian Eighth and Topeka Avenues M. F. McKirahan Li Celock Paul Toonhim Clement United Brethren Church Ladies’ Library Kansas Avenue S.C. Collents Society of Spiritualists Lincoln Post Hall Paul Adams Bird Levi Hammon Huntcon Pollett Wiliam Littlejohn M. EL Fourteenth van Buren Streets W. J. Fox J. J. Ransom Epworth League St John A.M. Ie Rapsom Partir Third Christian Church Comer Third Lake Streets EL Mallory Brown Chapel Twelfth Waeshington Oakes Babbaut Sy. mi Chriat Scnhool Cheist Scientiet Sixth Street Serviers Ma Im Bary Toro Row Wesleyan Orcule Church of the Mystic Shrine Juckon Street Harmon First Presbyterian Church Hey Coustermiize Christian Endeavor Hirat First Christian Church Prof Easton

Favorite Prescription Promises Health For Expectant Mothers

An elderly health advert explains how maternal health prevents infant death and promotes baby’s well being. It touts Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as strengthening reproductive organs, easing pregnancy discomfort, and aiding recovery, with testimonials and calls for free medical guides from the World s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.

Dr. Pierce NA Thomas Tewarkate Ark Ivan Stuetrarer Tom Fraz Pierce Medical Association Main Buffalo N.Y

Sleeping Beauty in the Senate Nap Delays Deboe’s Speech

The Washington Post recounts Senator Deboe of Kentucky dozing in the Senate chamber while others moved about. A pushy nap amid Danies’s long speech ends as the senator wakes, rubs his eyes, and departs to the lobby as the Kentucky delegation follows.

Deboe Senate Senate Chamber Daniels Washington Kentucky

Theosophy Not Religion Onset Bay Mass May 2

Judge Sheldon ruled theosophy is not a religion. Henry B. Foulke comments theosophy is a study and search with no dogma. He argues attempting to place it beside church doctrine misclassifies the movement and hinders progress.

Onset Bay Mass Theo Sophy Society

Warden Foils Plot Involving NY Reporter Hijink

Washington May 2 The district Jail warden Leonard nipped a bold scheme to have a New York reporter infiltrate the jail to observe Broker Chapman serving a 20 day sentence. A jail entry shows Howard, a New York porter, was placed in a separate cell at the jail’s far northern end to prevent contact with Chapman and his associates. The inmate remains under lock and key as he seeks access to his lawyer and a possible release.

Washington, D. C Leonard New York Ife Broker Chapman Hugh Huwant Vaert Howard Chipman

Heart Beat Reaches 240 Times Minute in Indy Woman

A remarkable case of heart palpitation in Indianapolis reports Mrs. Joseph S. Burkhardt of Union Street suffering days of attack. Relapse occurred last evening with the heart beating over 240 times per minute for two hours before relief. Doctors note 210 to 220 as rare. recovery expected.

Indianapolis Ind Joseph S. Burkhardt Union Street

Electric Bitters advertised as seasonal tonic

Electric Bitters described as a general medicine for sluggish health and malaria poisoning. It claims to relieve headache indigestion constipation dizziness and similar symptoms. Sold for one dollar at J K Jones Drug Store Fifth and Kansas Ave with free mending and button sewing by Peerless Steam Laundry.

J. K Jones Kansas Ave

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