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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1901
Page
11
The Brotherhood of St. Paul plans a reception Monday under the Methodist church. The event features musical and social programs for visiting brothers in law, with over a hundred such members invited to First Methodist Church.
Church notes list the First Cumberland Protestant and African Baptist church events. Morning and evening services are noted at designated locations with pastors Price and others. Sunday school at 12 noon and a lecture at Crawford House are mentioned along with community activities.
Multiple area churches host a variety of morning and evening services on Sunday and weekdays. Rev. Otis, Rev. Wells, and Prof. Weide lead sermons and prayers at Presbyterian, Christian, and Methodist congregations, with Sunday schools, youth programs, and the Brotherhood of St. Paul coordinating social activities.
Crandell asked county commissioners to set aside the tax title on his farm near Valencia. He paid taxes on all but 20 acres. the treasurer found no taxes due on that tract and it was sold for taxes. Commissioners must decide if the remaining tract can be sold for taxes or if a complete sale is possible.
Shawnee County will plant an orchard of cherry trees on the county poor farm. Superintendent Joy is directed to set out the trees and oversee inmates in the attempt at horticulture on the available tract of ground.
The Boston American League club signed Geo LaChance of Waterville Connecticut to play first base next season. LaChance was under contract to Cleveland, which released him for fair consideration. Freeman will be played in the outfield.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for maternity discomfort and womanly diseases. It claims to prevent nausea, calm nerves, ease childbirth, and cites testimonials of renewed health after use. Also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for complexion and breath.
New Haven November 16 Yale and Princeton clash under a 12 mile per hour wind with Yale taking an early lead. Princeton’s De Witt and Yale’s Weymouth scoreless first half despite multiple drives and turnovers. A late second quarter stand keeps Yale ahead 6 to 0 at intermission as the crowd of about 15 000 looks on.
Topeka newsboys plan a 12 page magazine titled The Newsboys Annual with ticket sales granting copies. Notable contributors include Charles M Sheldon, Tom McNeal, Joe Waters, J E Nindey, Albert Reid and Nistrey. Prizes reward ticket sellers, and funds cover printing, clothing, and a big Thanksgiving dinner. A meeting at the old courthouse will outline plans and a prospectus will be issued for sales ads. Nissley notes race-based division after Thanksgiving as the white and colored groups would operate in separate branches.
An old advert boasts Electric Bitters as a cure-all improving stomach, liver, kidney, and nerve health with renewed vigor. It also notes a Santa Fe shop communication to the State Journal about whether Rubin was knocked out by Jeffries, clarifying Rubin quit after five rounds and Jeffries got the decision.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a health tonic. It claims benefits for weak, run-down individuals and urges readers to try the product, listing Scott & Bowne of Pearl Street, New York, as the source.
A vintage ad announces a Monday hat sale with all hats under 7.00, discounts on 36.00 to 47.00 dress hats, and prices dropping to 2.85 for a 4.00 hat at Morrison's next to the National. It also lists travel excursion rates to Phoenix, San Antonio, El Paso, and Las Vegas with round trips and return windows.
A garbled OCR passage mentions New York Chicago San Francisco and other cities, with references to percentages, banks, and weekly shares. The text is fragmentary and does not convey a coherent event, figures, or actions to report in a concise summary.
The state board of health upheld the city board verdict that P W Griggs’s family has a mild smallpox case. Quarantine is ordered. conflicting diagnoses were noted by doctors including Dr Serrigo and Dr Tramsiton. The dispute centered on whether malaria rash explained the illness.
Philadelphia November 16 The University of Pennsylvania hosted the Carlisle Indians at Franklin Field in their annual clash. Penn entered with changes from last week including Baird at left tackle Shook at right halfback and Metagar replacing Ludex at left end. Carlisle retained most of the lineup seen against West Point with Hire at halfback. Final score Carlisle Indians 12 Pennsylvania 5.
Tred Feeley, recently brought to Topera to oversee a new Baldwin locomotive, received severe burns Friday night when gas from a tank exploded after he opened a gas valve while carrying a lit torch on the engine cab. Feeley previously worked as a riveter in Chicago.
Dr. R M Phillips died of heart disease at 74 after decamp to Kansas and Topeka life. Survived by widow and seven children with two deceased. funeral set Monday at 2:90 from home. Also notes Brewer and Pierce obituaries with services at 217 Ty ler street and Oak Ridge cemetery Springfield Illinois.
Juntice Quenn postponed his ruling in the J. C. Gregory liquor case to November 20. City dog catcher M. Yotinkin and city building engineer was arrested today by Bicycle Police officer Tarvin for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. It cost Younis the regular The Christian Science Lecture to be held Sunday afternoon between ost Dow Now that France has shown how it to.
Snow fell as a large crowd gathered for a Michigan versus Chicago football game in Ann Arbor. The city streets were cold and busy while fans packed the stands, creating a lively, if blustery, game day atmosphere.
Fred Recob of Kansas City did not appear as promised to marry Mary Winaly Adams at her mother’s home on Clay Street. The wedding was to be held Thursday evening but was not conducted as the groom reportedly faced duties in the Twentieth Kansas.
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