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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1901
Page
5
Emerson to deliver sermon at First Presbyterian Church as part of citywide union services. In North Topeka additional union gatherings scheduled, bringing congregations together for a day of gratitude.
Governor designates November 7 as general day of thanks and prayer. City churches unite for diverse services led by multiple pastors at Second United Presbyterian and other venues. Union services include North Topeka, Oakland, and St Marks churches with offerings for Christ Hospital and a gathering at Grace Cathedral. Dean Penn Kaye arrival and first public appearance anticipated amid planned Episco pal services and charitable collections.
A Union committee of area ministers arranged Thanksgiving day services for Topeka churches at 10:30 AM. Central district churches including First Presbyterian and others will gather at First Presbyterian on Garrison Street. Rev. Countering to preside. program includes organ solos, anthems, Scripture from Deuteronomy, prayers, and a benediction led by Dr. D. M. Pisk.
Assistant U S Attorney Harry Bone travels to Leavenworth to aid prosecution of a veteran Seewald. He will meet with Warder McClaughry to review evidence from the coroner inquest on the murder of Federal guard J B Waldrupe. The discussion aims to prepare charges and possible recall of convicts for trial this term.
A vegetable compound advertised as curing the worst forms of female ailments including uterine troubles, menstrual irregularities, backache, leucorrhea, and nervous debility. Claims quick relief from bearing down, fatigue, and melancholy with widespread endorsements and availability from druggists.
Mrs D P Paxton hosted a Monday card party at Pillmore Street with cousin Charles M Kemper of Valley Falls attending. Prizes were books won by Miss Lena McCray and Mr Otis Dalton. A second event organized by Mrs E H Johnson formed the Four Fours card club with heart shaped prize pictures and a planned holiday party.
The seventeenth semi annual reunion of the Scottish Rite bodies in the Valley of Topeka opened this morning at the Masonic building. Degrees began at nine o'clock in the Lodge of Perfection from the 4th to the 11th inclusive with continuous work through the day aside from meal hours. Dinners and suppers for degree candidates were served in the Masonic quarters dining rooms. Wednesday the degrees from the 13th to the 21st inclusive in Unity Chapter Rose Croix No 1 will be conferred.
Lew Headley veteran editor and Sixth district political figure sells his Gaylord Herald to Nelson and Hutchins, proprietors of the Smith County Pioneer. He plans to move to Ponca and join his sons at the Ponca City Courier. The Herald will be consolidated with the Pioneer but maintain a separate Gaylord office. Headley resigns as Gaylord postmaster, passing duties to his successor George Parker on December.
A Belleville pharmacist extols Electric Bitters as the best stomach and bowel aid in three years, claiming it cleanses blood and nerves and boosts the entire system. He also promotes Satin Skin Cream free of animal fat, saying it won’t cause skin problems.
George Truchel a tailor of Leaven Worth was declared insane yesterday and admission requested to the Topeka insane asylum. At 85 he suffers senile dementia and has no close relatives. Once wealthy he now lives in poverty and a small taxed property. He reportedly once set oil on a stove while boiling coffee and is described as pitiable, but periodically sane and harmless.
Spinney says National Aid members will mostly join the Bankers' Union as conventions endorse consolidation except Nebraska where ex-Governor Poynter forms a rival order. Minnesota Iron Chain merges, shifting assets and membership. editor claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured dermatitis.
Thanksgiving day football in Kansas and Missouri and theater attractions. Tickets on sale November 2, good returning November 29. Six trains daily each way. Fast mall leaves Kansas City 2:20 p m for theatergoers.
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