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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1894

Page

8

Arrival of Mrs Peck in America Aims at Recovery

Dr W Hogeboom chief surgeon of the Sante Fe railroad company returns from Geneva with news on Mrs Geo R Peck of Chicago. Peck’s illness spans years with spinal inflammation and nervous disturbance. Despite Europe travel and private care, doctors remain hopeful for recovery while emphasizing risks of long journeys.

G. W. Hogeboorm Sante Pe Railroad Company Geo. R Peck Chicago Hogeboom Mr. Peck Geneva Switzerland Hmbs Europe Ireland Scotland London Mra Peck Genove Miles Prevett Genova Drs. Prevest Eau Peck New York Chicharo Starr Dr. Bogebaum

Topeka Beats St Joe 10 to 4 in Friendly Football Clash

The Topeka team edged St Joseph 10 to 4 yesterday before 700 to 800 spectators. Despite four weeks of practice, Topeka played a clean, scientific game with no brutality, while St Joe’s side fought hard in a spirited contest refereed by Mobler.

Joe Topeka St Joe SL Joe Mobler Gee Iin Popes Rae Moble Coughlan Carrie Tipton Tion Speaker Crisp Charles Curtis Committee On Wichita Atchison Tawrence Chicago Duke Miler Ingania St. Joe St. Joe Boys Lodrve LO Burfis Noble J. J. Schneider F.C. Baltz Hy L Tromp Up World Tabc Wis Chicago Board of Trade

Beata Me Announces Chicago Travel and Fares

The Beata Me will sell Grat class to Chicago starting November 27 at $11. Two through vestibule trains depart Boote Po depot at 0:40 and 6:05 p.m. arriving in Chicago at 9:00 and 11:50 a.m. the next day. W. I. Kentady guarantees satisfaction with a 4 dose and forty dose offer per port.

Saxva Fe Beata Me Chicago Boote Po Kentady

Albini and Varied acts at Crawford show end in town

A ragged mix of vaudeville and echoes of an uneven performance winds through a Grand Spat evening and Crawford engagements. Albini delivers clever tricks and sarcasm as Polish jester, Dutch act, and celebrated nurse-like routine clash with heckling. Audience mix turns cold. final Crawford show tomorrow closes the engagement.

Albini Himaelf Alleigh Holland and Millum Nellie McGuire Halisard Falliae Ure Rezen Brothers Grover Clevaland Sirs Digga Louisa Cladsey Miss McGuire Kuntieye Crawfort Crawford Kustyune Mr. Huntley Itip van Winkla

North Topeka Thanksgiving Notes and Local Happenings

North Topeka column summarizes holiday visits and events. Mrs. A. Bedwell visits Utah relatives for Thanksgiving while Frank Berry remains ill on Van Buren Street. Ernest Stone’s funeral is held after a fatal incident. Local gatherings include Modern Woodmen banquet, Thanksgiving entertainment at Silver Lake, and assorted shop openings. Community notices mention homeopathic prescriptions at Arnold & Son, church services, and student Martha Aiker visiting from Brenda Normal.

A. Bedwell Utuwa Mars Prank Berry van Buren Street Uwe Ernest Stone Lukeus Ole House Charlie Berry Joe Smith John Cromwell Silver Lake Cistic L & Friable A. J. Proust Hunsus Avente Jete Jine Arnolld & Son A. J. Arnold & Son Hey J. St Madicon Baptist Church Delwermt & Cael Mivs Alta Brenda

Fire devastates Jefferson street house in North Topeka

A morning fire around 4 20 destroyed the two story residence at 3404 Jefferson street in North Topeka. The Grosner home suffered heavy losses and a nearby brick structure was damaged. Fire crews struggled amid no hydrant access, securing water late as volunteers watched the roof collapse and flames spread. Total losses estimated around 1200 to 700 dollars, with broader damage to adjacent properties.

North Toyek North Topeka Jefferson Street PHL Grogner Grosner Jefferson Jonathan ‘Thomas Chase, Brush Brush Thomas

Topeka Curtain Sale Opens With Deep Discounts

Read about the carpet and curtain department on the second floor where the largest curtain sale yet in Topeka is announced. Profit cuts are ignored and customers are urged to spend their money this week.

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Stevenson's Kansas store advertises curtains and fabrics

Stevenson & Co offers muslin curtains, Brussels curtains, lace, and fabrics at bargain prices with silk, cretonne, silkoline, jute, and bug fringe. They promote ticket giveaways for Wilber Co. performances at the Grand Opera House on November 30 and December 1, offering a $2 purchase for a ticket.

Brussels Wilber Co Ilouse Stevenson

Ingrain Department Ad Promises Big Savings on Carpeting

A paper ad promotes the Ingrain department with three flyers and 25 patterns. It touts yardage discounts such as 45c Ingrain at 30c, 48c Ingrain at 36c, and 55c to 60c all wool at 48c. It notes a display of Ingram Art Squares and a sale on Curtain Muslin by the yard, in narrow and wide widths.

Dress Goods Sale In Rear South Aisle This Week

Visit our dress goods department in the rear of the south aisle. Covert cloth English make, 54 inches wide in 15 colors, this week only 79 cents a yard. Twillback French broadcloth 54 inches wide, 15 colors, this week 89 cents a yard.

French Pattern Suits on Sale at 12 Dollars Each

Advertises 17 French Pattern Sui suits priced at 12 dollars each with bulk options: two suits at one price, one suit at three suits at.

Carpet Sweepers and Christmas Gift Items Ad

Carpet Sweepers promise substantial Christmas presents with no housekeeper left without one. Prices start at 2.50 and 3.40 for window shades 3 by 7 feet with spring rollers. Curtain poles offered in wood or brass at 25 cents and up. Straw matting and oil cloth rags also advertised with assorted prices.

Cushions and bedding sale with assorted prices

A long price list highlights cushions pillows and bedding items with varied prices. Cushions range from 5c to $1.25 with tops and garment accessories noted. Pillows, table covers, fringes, silk fabrics, shams and jackets appear with numerous price points including 60c to $3.50 per pair or yard. New Japanese cloth sold at 30c per yard and Christimas faws advertised.

Thanksgiving warm in Topeka and football notes

Snapshots from Topeka recount a festive day with warm Thanksgiving weather, many dances, football games, and local happenings. Reports mention a Confederate letters collection, a star football play by Fred Cless’s relative, religious and charitable events, and local society quirks such as chrysanthemum coiffure and a wild turkey from Oklahoma. Observations cover the Huntley Company at Crawford, Topeka’s church fundraisers, a Hill City visitor linked to state politics, and colorful local anecdotes about crowds, shows, and social life.

Christie Kansas Topeka Bradford Coney Oklahoma Rothe State Historical Society H. MH. Brown Urry Brown Pawnes County Fred Cless Chrysanthe Muin Coiffare Huntley Company Crawford Kansas City Fair Grounds Christian Church J. Haven Hill City Visesid House of Representatives Charles Soderstrom A. Poberg Court House Topeks St. Joseph YM. CA Save Ite MM. C. A St. Jos Sheri Becce Leavenworth Hobayes Lugule F Cera National Wool Growers’ Associa

Rock Island Route announces December round trip tickets sale

The Rock Island Route details round trip tickets with a 20 day limit from sale and varying prices to multiple states including Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Texas. Stopovers within final destination regions are allowed. The notice transitions to an unrelated advertisement for Beggs' Blood Purifier and mentions library ticket sales for Washburn College Course entertainments.

Kansas Nebraska Colorado Rosia Utah Paton Texas Indian Territory Pesos Valley New Louisiana New Orleans Chicago Points Eust Lewis St. Louis

Thanksgiving Dinner At Liberty Church

A large crowd from Liberty and United Presbyterian gathered at Inedho for a religious service led by Rev. M. F. McRirahan with Bailey orchestra and a large choir directed by Miss Gertie Houston. Afterward 330 diners enjoyed a big ginger dressing by the two churches, with charges handled by Miss McCool and others.

Liberty Church Fifth Leland Streets United Presbyterian Church Inedho M. F. McRirahan Bailey Gertie Houston Miss McCool Mrz J. J. Minney J. D. Pastison George Nougles T. M. Euwer Will Pattison Homer Griffin Mr. Dixon Will Swearinger Everett Naddleston F. A. McGuire George Kaader Thomas Martin Sadie Minocy Muud Williams Angie Tichner Abbie Reardon Mies Snyder Miss Fitch Katie Donnell Anna Myrtle Kelley Eliza Martin

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