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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1898
Page
5
A post lists palmistry services by Paul Alexander Johnston at 15 Harrison Street offering fortunes and life readings for 11.0, rising to 200 when written. It notes distance readings with return postage and that rooms close promptly at 6 o'clock pm.
In Lynton on November 12 the district court held that slot machines found in cigar and other stores constitute gambling devices under the Cubbinson law. The ruling said the machines offered incentive and kept players wagering, making each act a renewal of gambling.
In North Topeka today Mr Austin of Kansas City visited Mr and Mrs Irwin at 437 Madison Street for a daughter. Ezra Dow returned from a two week visit with family in Bates. Mr and Mrs Frank Bannister of Chicago visit Mrs Bannister’s sister Mrs Ed Wissel of Topeka. The Lallies Duplicate Whist Club meets Monday at 2 pm with Miss Baker. CD Lewis of Heng Kan will guest for several days. Evening prayer and sermon at Church of the Good Shepherd tomorrow at 7:30 pm. German school at 9:00 am. The Mistery club met yesterday. lesson notes by Miss Valleda Campbell and Miss Betta Hale. Club to be entertained by Miss Eleanor Caldwell next week. Advertisements note laundering of German colored waists to prevent color fade.
May Sieber filed a suit against Carl Jock Beck and Prite Durein in Justice Guy's court alleging negligence at a public bar on Kansas Avenue, where two dogs Black Topsy and Queen died after poisoned treats. Plaintiff seeks $255 plus costs.
The Andrews Opera company will perform in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 2 and 33, with guarantors secured by Manager Crawford. Books go on sale at Howley and Snow’s drug store next Tuesday. seats for Books only on the following Friday morning. Additional seats for non Books go on sale the Monday before the engagement. Prices: 75 cents front floor, 50 cents balcony, 25 cents gallery. The company previously performed two years ago with satisfactory work. A Peace Jubilee banquet at Unity church recently was a success with speakers debating peace at any price versus rights maintenance, all thankful the United States won what was after.
A fragment describes a supposed remedy manufactured by Otto Rushkne able, claimed to heal without a scar. It promises speedy cure and availability through druggists with prompt service and no extra charge for work, attributed to Peertess Steam Laundry.
A worn fragment notes a matinee scene with a matron and a Toeary figure, referencing a 190 year old widely read work. The book’s dolls Polly Cologne and Joey Moonbeam, cloth dolls with roundish faces, are key characters whose appeal targets young girls familiar with the stories.
In Doll-Land three hundred dolls dressed in costume from every land will be on exhibition at the doll show besides hundreds of others for sale. If you have children prepare to attend to delight them, and even if you have none you may still enjoy the display.
A Kansas City paper reports upcoming doll arrivals next week. One doll, Queen Liluoknian, will be dressed in festive attire and credited with two gifts to the collection. The Hawaiian queen adorns her dress with rose rosettes and garlands around her neck, while the Catholic suns of Puyal an island are noted in the piece.
Fragmentary note hints a quick doll making lesson by Mrs ER Horton. It promises easy tips on painting and assembly, claiming rapid learning in minutes.
Daniel Amen the handwriting expert from New York has examined the Botkin case documents and is said to affirm that Botkin wrote the note with the drugged candy and that she authored anonymous letters to J P Dunning. His conclusions align with testimony given by Expert Eytka before the grand jury. Dunning ex Congressmen Pennington and other witnesses from the east are expected soon. The case will be called in Judge Cook's department and set for trial ten days hence with Police Chief Lees prepared to proceed.
The morning session of the Sunuk convention of the MC A of Kansas elected officers for the year including President Brun Hobbs Kansas City, vice president W. K. Foulks Lawrence, secretary Joan Caldwell Topeka, press correspondent Norman G. Lexington Lawrence, and assistant press secretary Frank Jones Lawrence. Afternoon featured a Draixe service and talks by Cyril Gates New York and Dr Jas Nagmith Lawrence on education and the physical department. Evening included a sane service, performances by the Arian quartet, and platform sessions with speakers including Cyril Fates New York and C. C. McHenry.
A bustling social column details Mrs Theodore Hammatts reception in a green and white theme with guests from Emporia and San Francisco, plus a series of thimble parties, receptions, and club gatherings at Harrison Street homes. Notables include Mrs Calvin Hood and Miss Nellie Statson, as well as the Professional High Five club celebrating its thirteenth year.
Ex Governor Morrill confronts Missouri Pacific officials aboard a train about the Hiawatha division. He fails to win support to keep the division headquarters at Hiawatha as Clark cites the Central branch purchase. Yard staff reassigned to Atchison and Crete, with one inspector remaining at Hiawatha. Football notes: Washburn plays Denver Athletic Club in Denver. Kansas U plays Kansas City Medics in Lawrence. Medics and KU had a prior 0–12 result.
The Tola Gas Company struck three wells on the Jefferson tract just east of the city yesterday. The flowing test measured 000,000 cubic feet daily. The W. & J. Larger Company pressed forward with a new block of furnaces, enabling 15 to 1 work.
An advertisement claims Reeans Pheumatism Cure will cure any rheumatism in 30 days or customers get their money back. The offer is presented by Swift End Drog Go, W. H Wilson, and Arnold.
Fragmentary ad copy places Coal Just Right at an uptown office on West Eighth Street near First and Quincy. It mentions Fara corner and Firet and Quincy with Z. EZ Webster as agent.
Pendleton Oregon reports a Chinese youth, expelled by a local teacher, is arrested on suspicion of murder. Officers state no evidence ties him to the crime.
In Lyons on November 22 a man named Pitleyse fired a revolver at Officer Maurix. The officer wrestled the assailant. another officer fired. The suspect attempted to destroy cartridges and carried a substantial amount of anarchist literature.
Prescott November 12 a mine shootout at the Tritty mine left Murphy mortally wounded and Bruner killed. Two other participants were fatally or seriously wounded as the clash arose over boundaries of two mining claims. Overcoats exchanged at close range amid a chaotic scene.
Pensions granted include John Fallon Topeka $4 to $19 and George Elion Thayer $3 to $14. Others listed are Dignon Topeka $4 to $19 and Parker William G. Smith. A note mentions M r John W G Parker and M rs Mary E Tultin Stanley with $3. Portrait Co. moved to 111-113 West Sixth Street. See Davies Nicholson for soft coal on Kansas avenue.
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