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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1899
Page
5
Local store advertises blister crepon at 1.12 per yard, white blankets at 3.75 per pair, millinery at wholesale prices, lace curtains two 50, shoes with guarantee, carpets at cost, and hardware savings averaging 20 percent. Notions promoted as bargain favorites with community reputation in Topeka.
A local dealer posts deep discounts on winter goods including ladies and men undergarments from 19c to 59c, woolen and fleece hosiery, wool blankets at 38c, and men’s caps at 25c to 50c as marked prices are cut. The ad touts off prices of 1 4 off and notes a long list of trimmings given gratis.
An advertisement promises one month of liberal offers on all carpets including free cleaning and installation in first class Bee. It states they will both manufacture and lay any carpet costing over 60 cents per yard at no charge, highlighting Topeka prices as the best proposition by long odds.
Fragmented OCR notes recount scattered events across Douglas County with references to politicians, buses, a firehouse, and a parade plan. Names such as Strickrutt and Grimes appear amid mentions of local officials, elections processes, and a disrupted schedule. The jumbled text hints at a public gathering, a probe, and various civic duties, but precise outcomes remain unclear.
The snippet references a sheriff candidate and enforcement of laws, including prohibitory law, urging voters to support a candidate who cannot be prosecuted for violations. It also notes a lecture by William Dean Howells, season and sing tickets, and a Santa Fe time tab change with trains altered.
In Funston's Hondo Kansas City article a Kalfe and Fork club plans a grand banquet with General Funston as guest of honor. Tw covers will be laid, and a committee reports Funston has accepted. Commercial club may join, Jay treaty dinner likely canceled if this proceeds. Governor Foose of New York may attend instead due toFunston's return to the Philippines. Price 20 cents.
G H Morns of North Mountain Street Testifies to kidney pains and long illness. He recalls years of incapacitation and back pain making daily tasks and work impossible, describing persistent weakness and morning discomfort as part of his ailment.
The dispute between Frank Elliott editor of the Troy Times and opponents in Doniphan county moves to the Topeka court of appeals for writs of habeas corpus to release Bi Nett and his attorney. Judge McElroy’s arrival aided Elliott in a legal maneuver as Judge Stuart fined Elliott $100 with no jail time. Appellate hearings for Elliott and Moxcey are scheduled for November 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Topeka.
William Dean Howells will give a lecture in Topeka on Wednesday evening, part of a fifty lecture fall series across principal middle west cities. The Topeka lecture course organizers congratulate themselves on securing this engagement with America s foremost writer and critic.
Announcement dates November 7 and 21 offering tickets to Arkansas Arizona Louisiana New Mexico and Texas at one fare plus 2.09 for round trip. Tickets priced to multiple destinations with inclusive return option noted.
Social Chronicle lists Tuesday to Saturday events including Mrs George P Ashton thimble party Mrs Mabel His and Miss Virgie Payne hosting Thalia Card club afternoon at Miss Futune Place. Felicity club meets, Dietrichs sister Mrs A W Lacey hosts noon gathering. Thursday card party at Library hosted by Mrs George W Crane and Mrs Frank Crane. Friday Viennese dancing scene at Harmony Hall social reception by Mrs R T Herrick. Saturday Maud Case thimbles at Western Ave home. other card parties planned at Miss Hornaday and Miss Smythe homes.
Worth Military academy today after a few days visit with his parents. Mrs Mason will go to Pueblo. J Pisher of Wamego spent Issta in Topeka with her sister Miss Hoover. Nautilus club to meet with Mrs Whittemore at 1615 College Ive nus Tuesday at three. Clarence Bush of Fort Scott visiting Topeka friends. Miss Elizabeth Moore to visit from Kansas City. J F Daniels returned to traces after a week. Miss Edithan and Miss De Moyer came from Emporia for the normal. Tom Frost went to Wichita where he has a position.
Admiral Dewey reaches the Cambridge Hotel in Manhattan after a Pennsylvania Railroad trip. He travels with a Chinese valet and avoids public appearances, staying in an imperial suite with Mrs Hazen and Captains Ludlow. Plans remain secret, no admiral’s salute given.
Chicago firm says 508 former Second and Third Mississippi volunteers from Chicago seek bounty from Mississippi for recruiting in regiments. Mississippi official calls claims unfounded. suit threatened after papers filed. Also a sheriff election plea urging enforcement of prohibitory law by J. White with a campaign line on Kansas Avenue.
A mixed Crawford Theatre performance split by showings Saturday afternoon and night. The afternoon drew a small unresponsive crowd while the evening sparked better audience reaction. John and Jerthai Son delivered a quirky dance routine as Annis Streep impressed with her energetic presence.
Crawford theater hosts Linc Coln J Carter's war play Chattanooga with notable scenic effects and stirring scenes. Ticket range 5 to 74 cents. Also revival of Pan Kaugar at Crawford Unewter Hackurita featuring Dr A Spenenr in a key role with prominent scenic equipment. Fire insurance offered by Nellis Agency in the Sterling Building.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe pleasant remedy for weak stomachs. It claims daily use after meals improves digestion, appetite, and energy, and suggests grains and vegetables should form most of the diet for brain workers, with meat only once daily for others. It touts the product as a leading, popular digestive aid.
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