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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1897

Page

5

Sunday at the Churches in Topeka area

A crowded church Sunday schedule lists services across multiple denominations including First M E First Baptist First Congregational First Christian and various Presbyterian churches. Events feature baptisms sermons on faith temperance and Christian life with gatherings at First Presbyterian South Topeka Avenue and other local sites.

Walted Brethren Church Ladies Libeery Hall Kansas Avenue Eleventh Torcifti Streste M Mt M. E First Gungrepational First Christian First Presbyterian Church James Tivane Christian Olairch Topeka Bewih James Thovrs Vf Pag Catar Theolicked Seminary and the Charity of Citesge Permana Imeverkion Hutohiniem Peter Eyrones Marning Sattsert Enwleder Sabdeh Christing S Ricaaliets Topela Kansas Veniue Poin W. Searing Bre Searing Balk Ita Abram Piper Society of Spiritusters Lincoln Pow Hall Ebs Clememe Subtedt Syl Cau Hing First Valid Presbyterian Eorner Field Topeka Avenues Tor Anchorage of Faith J. E. Hulmes Her. W. Ft. Cox Succmb United Presbyterian Church Polk and Huntogs Streets Prison First Church of Christ West Bixth Street A. i Grape of Christ C.M. E van Buren JM. Brovwn Hey D. J. Mitchell Second ME North Toopkat W. HL Holmes AL An. Fowerrew Si. Doler Dt Hanson Fuer Young Peoples Epim Hfoh Brown Tomindra Goeshall Alphin Barsas Christian Warrior Chris” Cordial Recipience Sunaay School Porner Jackson Fourth Streets Holiness Association Wesleyan Church Third and Jefferson Streets Bradley

Medical Advertisement Harshly Promotes Quick Cure

The ad railed patients to trust a Buffalo doctor and a medical institute offering a miracle cure for many ailments. It claims dramatic, rapid results from a potion and tonics, charging hundreds of dollars, urging readers to seek treatment at the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute for supposed cures and surgical alternatives.

Buffalo N.Y Cian Aear Pieter Hee

Beach and Bowers to perform at Crawford Theater Topeka

Local dramatic news reports the Beach and Bowers minstrel troupe returning to Topeka at Crawford Theater tonight. The company, now at 50 performers, is said to be as strong as ever and promises an entertaining show. Also this week Payton Comedy at Crawford with 22 cast members including seven vaudeville artists, featuring The Golden Giant Lines western drama in four acts and free admission for ladies with paid ticket. A later Library Hall entertainment offers A Perplexing Situation by Grace Cathedral’s Braet of the Chancel Chapter with vocal and instrumental numbers. Endorsement for Chamberlains Cough Remedy from a satisfied customer in Sutter Creek, Cal.

Kiven Topeka Beach & Bowers Crawford Theater Nusily Payton Sup- Destine Trase Payton Inchader Vaudeville Cares Figuribus Petforminsive Os Golden Giant Grace Cathedral Miss Made Jobsoun Vincent Gra Aliza Peartade

Summer Land in Winter on the California Limited

An old advertisement claims a 14 hour ride to Southern California on the Santa Fe Fouts in luxurious service. A letter from Dundee Kansas praises Beets Cherry Cough Syrup for curing a child’s croup, calling it the best syrup on the market. An administrator's sale of Trumbull art stock proceeds, promising everything must go regardless of cost or value, and a Topeka restaurant ad highlights the Creamery at 726 Kansas Avenue.

California Santa Fe J. 2. Uitese Dundee Kan Trumbull

Baker Versus Leland Sparks Kansas Patronage Clash

In Topeka and Washington the Kansas dispute over federal appointments centers on Senator Baker. Arkansas judge Beckman and Arthur Capper comment that southern Kansas backs Baker against Leland, urging Baker to control patronage while Sterne is named to the U.S. marshal post. Capper predicts Sterne’s appointment or a Baker fight to the Sixth district office, highlighting Baker’s resolve to direct patronage and challenge political bosses.

J. V. Beckman Arkansasity Topeka Saad Kansas Baker Leland Ihles Pallus United States Washington H Sterne Arthur Capper Senator Baker Reese Boas Capt Titton Sixth Purcell Sixth District Capt Pum Sterne

State Coal Policy Sparks Famine at Penitentiary

The state faces coal shortages as policies on penitentiary coal sales strain supply to state institutions and traders. A Newman, a director, travels selling coal under a law clause, while prices rise to 3.40 per ton in Topeka. Critics blame Populist regulation for the crisis and call for lawful reform.

A A. Newman Kaocsas Tate 1 Instituton Topeka Écura Ss Eniner

Ventilation Payment Reported To Be Made By State Council

The Mor rill Executive Council is tied to a $2 500 ventilation project payment and a police inquiry. An attorney general investigation may lead to a suit to recover funds claimed for work never performed. Officials say the money funded ventilation in the building but the exact work location remains disputed.

Morrill Executive Council Executive Council Morell Republican Executive Council Republican Exuectiee Council

The Secret Of Beauty Health And Wealth

An unusual ad style feature argues that perfect health is the key to beauty and charm. It touts Warner’s Rate Cure as the proven remedy to restore happiness and attractiveness, citing testimonials and broad endorsement from medical and educational communities.

Iise Uae

Political Nominations and Moonlight Tour Mentioned

The article quotes Senator John T. Fulton of Brown County urging the Republicans to nominate a young candidate for governor and praises Senator Stocks as a strong possible nominee. Major AP Shreve records a letter from Colonel Thomas Moonlight stating he will not return to Kansas until September and may engage in Kansas politics afterward.

John T. Fulton Marshall Colan Brown County Frank Stocks Marshall County Fulton Journal Stocks Kanaas bin Wa Nomin Ae AP Shreve Thomas Moonlight Holivia Cleveland Kansas Mokuras Moonlight

Local Snaps and Notables Blur City Scene

Skaters tune blades and cold weather lingers as Wichita resident Fred Bentley visits the city. Ed Hackney tours downtown while H B Curry visits from Kansas City and James Oldhans calls on Charles Downing. Streetcar riders complain of missing enslaved workers and Charles Curtin departs for Washington with his daughter. Local business moves, law school plans, and state office updates fill a day of bustling small-town life.

Fred Bentley Wichita Glen Hadield Ccs Ed Hackney Wellington Curry Kansas City North Topeka B.C. Lye Tas Thames Abllens Lyceum J. W. Oldhans Charles Downing Harry Landis Charles Curtin Dollie Curtin Washington K.P. Jay Federal Court Art Massey McCurdy Morriy Cain Secretry of State Tromer Low Columbia Law School New York City Payton Company Hest Werk Heiir C Dietrich Hal Lithox Taphing Tier & Vanation Henry Johns George Lacey Lcutt Smitch The Santa Fe Rockford Ith H.C. Bowman Sunnyside Topeka W. C. A. Union

Topeka News Roundup from the State Capitol and Towns

Shoots of Topeka life as farmers ship apples at a barrel price and convicts dine on geese at the penitentiary. State officials take Thanksgiving break. Kansas City Knight Templar return with fresh creamery plans. January 1 set for a Kansas Avenue project completion. Topeka visitors include Hening and busily traveling agents. Reading of tax collections, insurance blanks, and new businesses appear amid a mosaic of local notes and happenings.

First Presbyterian Murrow Shawnee County State Penitentiary State House Templar Kansas City Drn Stockton Teavenworth Missouri Pacific Topeke B.D. Coburn Kansas Bond Lewellius Repub Robert Greene Santa Fe Hospital Santa Fe Washburn Ottawa Etate Board of Railroad Commissioners Elyria McPherson County Santa Fe Med

Eskimos Celebrate Snow at Bellevue Hospital

New York November 17 Eskimos patients at Bellevue hospital woke to a snow filled scene. They rushed to windows scraping snow from the blinds and eating it with glee. They asked to be allowed outside to roam the grounds as a heavenly gift, but the doctor forbade the revelry and they watched the wintery view until the sun melted the snow.

Arctic Circle Bellevue New York

Mobile & Ohio trains move under quarantine during yellow fever scare

The Mobile and Ohio railroad offices moved to St Louis as quarantines shut Mobile off, with workers and families totaling about 300 leaving Mobile. A three year old boy of J A Johnson of Lyn Canter TL is treated for croup using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, praised by his father for saving his life. the Johnson firm distributes patent medicines and recommends the remedy, sold by druggists.

St. Louis Mobile & Only Railroad Wnion Menerad Mobile Monsould J. A. Johnson Lyn Canter Croup. Jr Johnson Chamberlain Johnson Bros

Santa Fe Route Promises Faster Service to Los Angeles

Fifteen hours quicker time and shorter distance plus daily Pullman police and tourist sleepers and free chair cars to Los Angeles are among advantages offered only by the Santa Fe Route.

Pullman Los Angele Gare

Cure for bilious colic and stomach pains claimed

A historical ad describes Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy curing bilious colic and stomach pains after weeks of distress. It features testimonials from Mrs. F Butler of Fairhaven Conn and others, urging early use with warnings of winter ailments. It also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and related coughs with local store free bottle offers.

T Howe

Spyder gallery hosts Up to Date Photos at 122 Kansas Avenue

An era of local commerce features Up to Date Photos as Spyder’s concept in a gallery at 122 Kansas Avenue. The ad copy also touts a cold cure product, a Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salve testimonial, and nearby eateries Scott & Scott Cremeria four doors north of the old stand.

Spyder Kansas Avenue A. A. Perkins DeWitt G. W. Stansheld Cremeria Scott & Scott

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