Pioneer Charles Sardou Dies in France After Topeka Life
Word arrives of Charles Sardou a long time Topeka settler dying in Curquehranne France He arrived in 1854 after Loula Napolson coup and lived north of the city before returning to France in mid century He served in Kansas Civil War with the Second Kauss Cavalry and owned substantial Topeka real estate taxes totaling about 1100 a year His son Freeman Sardou survives with the family remaining on the frontier property.
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Charles Sardou
Topeks
France
Charles Sardow
Curquehranne
Topeka
Loula Napolson
Oh Siways
America
Second
Kauss Cavalry
Gheen
Cltr
Freeman Surdou
Entertain Delegates At Shawnee Alliance Meeting
County officers appointed committees to entertain delegates for the Shawnee County Alliances. The Siste alliance met in Islcity on December 5. Wardull Weatherbee Pariwek Witwer and Mrs Garritt named to arrange the visit. John Ctia elected delegate and Mrs Purbeck alternate to the State alliance.
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Alfines Wall
Shawnee Coimsy Partners’ Alliance
Seid Uo
Faus
Te Um Siste Alliance
Iiscity
Ge Alowis Wardull
LL Weatherbee
DL Pariwek
Sire
Kola Health Claims In Africa Trade Reported
Nov 19 war dispatch notes US consuls in Africa gathering facts on kola nut use. Reports describe natives chewing kola seeds to endure long travels, reducing fatigue and aiding alertness. An American trader advertises selling kola products at low prices from Kansas Avenue Downright Printery.
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Waritisotos
State Department
United States
Africa
Hebert P. Porter
Sierra Leone
Kansas Avenue
Kansas Svenne
Capital Grocery Ad List of Household Goods and Prices
A dense ad from Capital Grocery at 109 East Sth Street lists trade mall orders to be shipped at 2 am on receipt. Items include granulated sugar 1.02, vinegar 1.15, large pails of various foods, canned peaches pears apricots, soaps, crackers, beans, coffee, tea, spices, and assorted groceries with assorted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Steve Mocks
Java
Japan
Chief Lindsey Talks Ailments of the Polies Force
Chief Lindsey outlines several pressures facing the police force, naming staff shortages, budget strains, morale issues, and administrative hurdles as key challenges. He calls for clearer leadership, better resources, and community cooperation to restore public safety efficiency.
Mayor Calls for Nonpartisan Police Board Reform
The mayor discusses replacing the police board with a more balanced structure, criticizing partisan control. He supports a nonpartisan force and urges compulsory chief confirmations, broader mayoral influence without absolute control, and improved metropolitan police laws based on Topeka experience. He cites past elections as causing police inaction and stresses keeping capable officers regardless of party.
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Nui
Leterif
Feac
Wii
Hia
Repubican
Tim Duouven
Steele
Daeg
Tnd
Lehavion
Czar Alexander Resting at St Peter and St Paul cathedral
The entombment of Czar Alexander II took place in St Peter and St Paul cathedral in St Petersburg amid fog and grand ceremony. The cathedral was packed with royal and foreign representatives as the imperial family and military attended, with services by the metropolitan bishops and a procession to the tomb after a solemn funeral.
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Sr. Prrandong
Alexander
Cathedral of St Peter
Imetropalitan
St Petersburg
Moscow
Etsrnu
Cadin
Peasent
Proupidt
Willie
Duimerdus
Prasce
Europs
Alexander Til
Bouy
Dutch Defeat Ballines In Fierce Colonial Fighting
Batavia dispatch reports Dutch troops stormed the Ballines stronghold at Tjakranerara near the palace of the raja. Ballines suffered heavy losses as 150 died or were wounded, treasure not found. Lombok update notes continued Dutch assault on Ballines with heavy fighting and a furious assault capturing the hillfort.
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Batavla
Rafah
Batavia
Lombok
Tjakranerara
Stevenson and Co Carpet Ingrain Sale Ad
Retail carpet sale notice from Stevenson and Co. offering various Ingrain patterns at reduced yard prices. 25c, 35c, 40c, 45c, 50c, and 55c Ingrain ranges cut to 19c, 23c, under 0.75 yard, 33c, 60c per yard with all wool option noted. Limited details, quantities implied.
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Lees
Curtain Sale Continues With Bargain Prices At Discount Store
Customers can choose patterns of tapestry Brussels at 74c a yard, down from 90c to 95c. A good floor oil cloth is offered at 25c. The sale, described as the cheapest quotes yet, continues this week with numerous money saving cases and deals.
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Brussels
DRESS GOODS AT CUT PRICES THIS WEEK
This week we show goods at low prices to draw a large audience. Covert Cloth 36 inch, formerly 15c, now 10c a yard. 200 yards Novelty Goods half wool 36 inches wide at 12c. Other items at 39c 59c and 69c, including plains plaids checks stripes and two toned goods. New goods to be opened this week. Call to see them or request samples by mail.
Domestic fabric sale this week at low prices
A regional advertisement lists multiple fabric deals for this week. Amoskeag Gingham at 54e per yard, Indigo Blue at 54c, Fine 4-4 Brown Muslin at 5c or 6c, 4-4 Bleached Muslin at 54c, and 2,500 yards of short length cloth pieces. Bargains emphasize limited quantities and “this week only” pricing.
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Ste
Closing Out Gent's All Wool Scarlet Underwear Sale
Advertisement notes 75 cents for Gent's all wool scarlet underwear closeout with former values from $1.25. Also 89 cents for children's all wool union suits, originally $1.73 and $2.25, offered as closing out bargains.
Notions and assorted haberdashery on sale
Enamel Brownie pins 5c 1c 25c Spar pins 5c 10c silver plated brownie pin trays 25c. Hair ornaments 10c 15c 20c 25c up to 1.50. Dressing combs 10c 15c 20c 25c 30c 35c 40c. Tooth brushes 10c 12c 18c 20c 25c 30c and hair brushes 25c 30c 35c 40c 50c up to 32. Silver match safes new 25c and 50c. Silver plated soap boxes Traveler Friend 25c. Silver belt pins 10c. Silver book marks 10c. Toilet sets up to 1.50 3.2.2 2.50 3. Note paper boxes 10c 12 4 15c 20c 25c 30c per box. Envelopes pk 4 5 6. Children’s natural grey underwear sixes 18 22 26 25c 23 30 32 34 25c half price. See children’s mittens all wool 9c pair and ladies all wool mittens 12c pair.
Local notices and adverts mix in Kansas Avenue items
A crowded Wichita style page notes Stevenson and Company dry goods on Kansas Avenue, local visits from J V Aikens and George Waker, resignations and new jobs, church sermons, college football trips, and plans for Christmas fundraisers. It mentions fresh Baltimore oysters at Goodman Bros and homeopathic remedies at A J Arnold & Son, plus Red Cross style bids for coal and street sales. A shooting accident north of town injures a mover, with family care in Barratt Rack.
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J. V. Aikens
Haansas City
Robert Weir
Gusatrard & Rorebsagh
Glendening
Presbyterian Church
George Swker
Hua
California
Leland Stanford, Jr. University
Arthur Kane
Atchison
Washburn
Midland
W. B. Hutchinson
Kansas Avenue
A. J. Arnold & Son
Ran Ave
Belok
Ussiss
A. F. Haynes
Boward Winters
Medicine Saige
Har- Fidun Street
Pottawatomie Reservation
Fred
Nts
Three Colorado Women Elected to Legislature in 1900s
Denver reports three women elected to Colorado's legislature: Clara Cressingham Frances Klock and Carrie Clyde Holly. Cressingham born in Brooklyn 1865 later ran a Denver newspaper typesetting unit and wrote articles for eastern periodicals. Klock, Wisconsin-born wife of a union volunteer, active in the G A R and Woman's Relief Corps. Holly from New York City with husband Charles E Holly now a Pueblo lawyer.
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Colorado
Denver
Clara Cressingham
Frances Klock
Carrie
Caroline
Sue
W. St. Créssinghim
China
Hye Ia
Crensingham
Mra Cressingham
Mra Frances Klock
Mra Klock
Wisconsin
Wicksbucc
Klock
Caullary Commission
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. RK
Sirs
Carrie Clyds Holy
Charles E. Holly
New York City
Pueblo
Colder North Dakota Weather and G A R Encampment Notice
From Two to Twelve Degrees Below in North Dakota observations report zero weather across the north. Yesterday ranged from 10 to 12 degrees below zero in North Dakota and Manitoba with North Dakota dropping from 50 above to near zero today. Tonight’s forecast calls for colder but clear conditions. A general order from state G A R headquarters announces the state encampment to be held at Lawrence on February 24. Advertisements urge buying Jack coal at Gaenn’s Kanaus Avenue and GaSEN’s Raosas Avenue for value and warmth.
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North Dakota
St Pacn
North Weat
Manitoba
Cilder
Lawrence
Gaenn
Kanaus Avenue
Topeka
Jackson Atreet
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Capital Grocery
East Sth Street
The
Lindsey
Jhe Law
Es- Oside
Axir Pow
Big
Harrison
Czar
Murite
Tatas
Ballines
Prescott & Co
Stevenson & CO
Stevenson & Company
Kansas Ave
North Topeka
Cote
Sansas Avenue
Peeriesa
Toreks Steau Lampsr
Cpeowaright
Gates’s
Kansas Avenua
Gasen
Raosas Avenue
Bardalis
Capes
Will
Highta
Sven
East 6Th St
Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cofran
Topeka, Kansas
J. M. Knight
Undertaker
i-Combine
Fab Vrasmiens Mepes
Jeecete
Zink
Oeppar Isung
Thildren
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