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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1895

Page

8

Unfortunate man seeks ether relief at St Nicholas hotel

Evans of Abbens, a 40 year old, tried to take ether to ease back pain in his room at St Nicholas hotel but refused to quit. Police were called after he appeared to attempt suicide, was removed to a hospital and later returned to Citizens hotel before improving. Fifty members of the Third Presbyterian church plan tableaux and a play titled Ancient Daughters of the King on Wednesday evening October 16 at halt.

Flo St. Nicholas Atan Evans Abbens St Jeholas Abilene Third Presbyterian Church

Neighbor Victim Dies After Strychnine Dose

Mrs William Ost dies after taking strychnine believed taken by mistake kept in bureau drawer with her medicines. Age 48 and wife of German worker at brass foundry Laura Ostage home at 4 North Luistison Street. Four physicians failed to save her. inquest held that afternoon. Funeral scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

William Ost Mra. Ost William Oat Luustiison Steee

Topeka eyes a fall week of carnival and reunion

Enthusiastic Topeka leaders including Major Tom Anderson Judge Furry and Judge Parry back a big September carnival and Grand Army reunion. They argue state pride and local economy would benefit as Kansas City fairs draw visitors away. Supporters urge immediate steps to mobilize plans and rail carriers to handle crowds.

Furry Chart Day J. W. Green Buch P Dabiwe Topeka Tom Anderson Rock Topehis Grand Army Stepa Kansas City Kansas Jed Dw. Parey Farry Kanens Whatley Holliday Ee High Holliday Fife W. Gleed Greed Racwis City Huosas City Kansan City

Pocketbook Lost On Kansas Avenue Promptly Reported

Aira PLD reports losing a small purse containing five dollars on Kansas Avenue between Fifth and Sixth yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Merriam of 1511 West Fifteenth retraced steps but authorities have not yet recovered the missing item. Police were notified but no trace found. The Wichita Business College has been chartered with $200, stock held by Waterbury Keller Campell Nighswonger and Creditor. State Senator William Rogers seeks reappointment as regent. A convict seeks a pardon from Governor Morrill. State Superintendent of Insurance Georgi Antifosy has returned from an eastern trip and is back at his desk.

Aira Merriam West Kansas Avenue Sue Wichita Astute Lis Capital W. 3 Waterbury Ron. Keller Campell F. Nighswonger William Rogers State University Morrill Caca Caca State Superintendent of Insurance Georgi T Antifosy A. M. Harvey Juin & Switeer Kansas Nels McConnall George Seward Wiissesson Charles Hall J. A. Stobbina The Star Frank Bonebrake Chas Holliday Jawa W. E. Gillman J. Sullivan Frask Samuel Dolmas Hanes Avenue Lawrence Marzton Lsig CE. Gault C. BE. Palmer F. Water A. Auatio A. M. Thomas Wilkerson G J. Stanley Sherif Bourdee O Kers Euest WUC Chaffee & Co Hoga Topeka Siloum Lodge A, P Tom Sheard Salina Knights of the Golden Bugle Reform School Auburndale Baa Potwin Wolff Packing Company Burlingama Zeiz State Horticultural Society Lawrence State House Benjamin Burton Sarah Jordan United States van Buren T. 5 Sherman Uilea We Ork Topeks Charles Curtis Congress Charles Mayberry EB & Guild Pond Music Uuse New York Westfall Eddinghamous Edward Sweeney Barney Lantey Strong City Sweeney Seattle Washinton Sam T. Jack the Grand Crawford

Dr Bye promises cures for catarrh and diseases

An advertisement touts Dr Bye in New Ridge Building Kansas City Missouri offering permanent cures for catarrh with a balmy oil in a few days and claims to treat cancers tumors womb diseases without surgery for ten dollars or less. It mentions cigars and headache tablets and lists J. S. Jones.

New Ridge Kansue City

Not Till After Election Nevels Trial Delayed in Court

District court crane docket shows three major trials remain, including Gaines Nevels and Hodgins. Judge Hazen grants additional time for Nevels defense as witnesses from Kansas City are sought. case likely mid November. Hodgins assault case reset for October 2 amid local jury chatter and public notices.

Nevels District Court Hazen D. ©. Tileton J. J. McNaery W. J. Jamison Kansas City R. E. Hodgins BR Lsenbart Hodgins

Topeka North Side News Roundup And Local Notices

JuBiH Topeka South North Side notes report visits by Mrs M C Gillore and Rev W B Hutchinson at Hiawatha and a Baptist convention. Residents travel to Kansas City Fort Worth and Texarkana. local businesses G Graves & Sons and The Magnet Restaurant listed. Funeral for Nellie Hamlin at Kansas Avenue M E church with interment Rochester cemetery. Armeyingy club meeting at Anna Gibb home plans a social at North Congregational. Peerless Steam Laundry advertisement appears.

M.C Gillore St. Maryn Hol Nichols Kansas City W. B. Hutchinson Hiawatha Mount Olive Wilson Southwestern Lumber Company Texerkino Texas J. P. Wilson Quincy Street DN. Burges Robert Forbes Bias M. E Rochester Anna Gibb Sil Quincy Street North Congregational Church

Grand Wednesday Night at Griffiths Stage Whispers

Topeka theatergoers await Griffiths presenting Grand Wednesday with Grand’s stage reach. An acclaimed voice performer, praised for a more tragic reading than Morrison. Also announced are Sam 7 Jack’s Extravaganza, Shakespearean pieces, and Davenport’s tie to Topeka theater.

Opera House Peka Griffith Fele Topeka Morrison Sam 7 Jack

Hasteful divorce trial ends in surprise reversal

The Peltons case shows Judge Hazen reversing a quick divorce granted earlier the same day after affidavits revealed they had lived together. Dr Daniel Pelton and wife faced extreme cruelty claims but the judge spared further action, keeping $200 from prior divorces and custody of assets from a four hour proceeding. The incident follows other divorce actions this term amid questions of conduct and fairness in district court.

Jax N Hazen Daniel R Pelton Lace Street Ple Bia Wire Bia Peltons Pelton Tluzen Yueaterday Case Andrew Fatet Judea Hazen

Watch Sale No 6 Thieves the eensses and hand gentehes

Ad lists a watch sale with various gents watches and prices. Mentions movement types, 14K and 12K cases, jewels, and years of service. Includes terms like nickel movement and gilt cases. Notes different sizes, finishes, and price ranges for hunting cases and screw backs.

Jin Waithasa Jews Eigia

Jewelry Sizing and Prices At Local Gem Shop

Fragmented OCR text lists various jewelry items with prices and descriptors. Mentions include 10K gold pieces, gemstones, and multiple jeweled items. Names and exact details are unclear, but reference to watches, rings, and rings’ sizes appear amid garbled phrases.

Fragments Describe Silver Cage and Unclear Events

Readable fragments mention silver cage and various names with unclear actions. The text lists times and places but lacks coherent details or outcomes. Further clarification is needed to identify event, participants, and location.

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