Merchants eye election tied credit plan in Sitth district
Western Kansas merchants including C W Hull of Kirwin and A H Ellis seek to tie clothing sales to Major Merrill’s governorship. Purchases are payable by note deferred until election results with deposits credited to the winner. Jobe Q Royce notes merchants sell at regular prices and will finance purchases for any buyer pending Ellis’s election. Curtis Boot debate urged by Butler county voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitth
Major Merrill
A. H. Ellisle
W. Hull
Kirwin
State Normal
Eohoul
Humphrey
First National Bank
Royal Papers
K N. Morrill
Hull
Mae Morrill
Lewelling
Norton
Simpson
General Mercantile
Ellis
Congress
Electon
A. Hi. Ellis
Jobe Q. Royce
Philligeburg
Agile City Fathers Attend B C A Opening
A city delegation including Griggs Fellows Stephenses and Sevens attended the B C A opening after adjournment. They enjoyed gymnastic feats and playful displays by aldermen such as walking horse traveling ladder and vaulting, followed by a late departure as cake and baking powder were mentioned. Funeral services for J D Vawter were held at Waveland with burial in the Vawter family graveyard near Waveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
Fellows
Stephenses
Sevens
Gymnatium
Ward
Deus
Jenson Weld
Fellowa
Stephenson
Stevens
J. D. Vawter
Waveland
Lincoln Street
A. & Emler
First Methodist Church
Mr. Pratt
Burlingame
Iveland
Vawter
Wavelaod
Lawsuit Filed Against Armour Packing by McFadden
Martin J. McFadden sues Armour Packing Company for twenty thousand dollars in the United States circuit court. He alleges injury while employed by the firm. Also noted is a Sons of the American Revolution quarterly meeting at two o clock in the east rooms of the state historical society with papers to be read and a public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. McFadden
Armour Packing Company
United States
Sons of the American Revolution
State Historical Society
Union Pacific Railroad
Sait
United States Circcuit
Wyandotte County
Canan
Kansan
Calvary Mission
Dean Millspaugh
Guy
Irving Todd
Crow
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Badges Made From Civil War Cannon For G A R Delegates
In Pittsburg a set of thirty seven badges presented by the G A R and the city to delegates of the twenty eighth encampment are prepared for distribution. The badges use a cannon fragment from the Potomac war era, with keystone motif and city imagery, and come in plush cases with a rail shaped pamphlet detailing Pittsburg industries. Each department and past department commander in Kansas will receive one as a keepsake for descendants and comrades.
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Kasai
G. A.B. Delogates
Carters
Department of Kansas
G. A
Kleth
Pitwburg
Army of the Potomac
Allegheny Arsenal
Congress
Pittsburg
G. A. BR
G. A.R
Pitteburg
Citizens’ Executive Board
Pittesburch Industries
Kanaae
Opening of the YMCA Quarters in East Highth Street
The YMCA rooms were formally opened with hundreds touring the new facilities. The 4000 talent rooms include a parlor, reading room, dressing room, lockers with unique combinations, a large shower bath area, and a gymnasium in the music hall. F C Ga wis led the opening as physical instructor with officers and directors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
East Highthstreet
Lse
High School
F. C. Gawus
Aad
Association
H.R Hilton
CH. Morrison
G. W. Douiase
Jesse Shaw
P. Dayie
2G Stewart
AK. Rodgers
W. G. Boon
CW. Douglass
AR Hilton
D. W. Thomas
F. Popenoe
James Mullin
F. W. Nink
H. Morrisas
C. G. Binkely
J. TF. Pulton
D. Price
Doane College Handles Topeka In Tough Game
Doane College defeated Topeka Athletic Club 18 to 0 yesterday. The Doane players showcased superior strength and science, while Topeka improved in the second half but could not score. Evans and Ryus starred for Topeka, with Kane refereeing and a crowd noting the rough yet fair contest.
Blanket Sale Brings Low Prices This Week
A local advertisement promises great value on blankets all week with a buyer pays their own price offer. The note highlights a broad list of items available at discounted costs and urges shoppers to take advantage of the deal.
Wrapper Blankets Price Points Across Sizes
A local listing shows blanket options priced at 3.75, 5.99, and 6.00 dollars alongside a 31.374 inch size variant. Purchasers are encouraged to compare sizes and prices for value.
Sample Lot of Imported Fans in Silk Gauze Satin and Feather
Display in our south window shows a sample lot of imported fans with bone and wood sticks. Priced from 1.25 to 2.50 each, options include choosing the lot or paying 1.00 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Something New The Silver Book Mark
A long felt want is now available in a quadruple late edition for 10c, a value worth 25c. See them in the south window for 10c.
Grey Blankets Promotion List Fragment
Fragmentary ad listing grey blankets with various sizes quantities and prices including 10-4 and 11-4 blanket types. Entries show multiple price points such as $1.37 $1.65 and higher, with different item numbers and totals. No clear event or outcome beyond a catalog-like sale note.
Dress Goods Sale In Cloak Department Special
In our cloak department this week we discount 10 pieces of all wool block goods plain and fancy. Formerly priced 95 cents to $1.25 per yard, now 75 cents per yard in the onsite lot out. It would pay you to view these block goods.
Desirable Scotch Suitings Offered at One Yard Price
A seller advertises 25 pieces of Scotch Suitings in desirable styles. The line of goods is valued at $1.50 a yard, but tomorrow they will all be sold for a yard. Shoppers are invited to come and examine the selection.
Bargain Sale Promises French Pattern Suits and Millinery
Here are some more bargains with 10 French pattern suits sold previously at 12 dollars, now offered at 5 dollars each. A week of new Wool Dress Goods and exclusive styles arrive, with millinery featuring Miss Holman’s design. Leave your order now.
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Miss Holman
Stalwart Topeka Snaps From Home News
Stevenson and Co reports Santa Fe shop employees paid yesterday and walls of the inner city hall district being caloomined. Treasurer Wilder returns from Chicago and Sol Smith Russell to perform in Topeka in December. One show this week Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Union Pacific park trees to be cut by Jake Stitt. Shawnee Building and Loan met last night. Married members to have party at Library Hall Friday. A Deane eleven football player’s hair at the knees noted. East Seventh Street gambling room in operation and thriving. Lt Burr of Boston visiting Col A B Jonason. Band concert drew over a thousand in state house yard. New rails laid on Santa Fe between Topeka and Cawood [carbon] dale. rails made in Colorado. Republicans parade on Kansas Avenue tomorrow night. no fireworks. Tandem team of two farm plug horses caused excitement at the game yesterday. Topeka Athletic Club football players explaining the game to friends. Orlin Crawford’s ten cent company to be in Manhattan next week playing to good business. Marshall’s Band gave its last concert of the season at state house square. concert misreported in papers. Misses Anna and Minnie Davis sent flowers and cards to Christ’s Hospital patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Wilder
Chicago
Sol
Smith Russel
Topeke
Tom's Cabin
Jake Stitt
Union Pacific Park
Shawnee Building and Loan Association
Library Hall
Deane
East Seventh Street Leg
LT. Burr
Boston
Sante Fe
A. B. Jonason
State House Yard
Topeka
Carbondale
Kansas Avenue
Topeka Athletic Club
Orlin Crawford
Ten Cent Company
Manhattan
Harry Lindsey
Marshall
State House Square
Anna
Minnie Davis
Christ’s Hospital
Moonlight Thieves Strike Two Homes in Night Burglary
Thieves entered H. W. Leary’s at 300 Topeka Avenue through a window stealing a black coat, earrings, a small amount of silver, and five dollars from a dime savings bank. A trail of clues led to B. Wilson’s residence at 222 Central Avenue where a window entry failed to yield valuables. Wilson saw a man in brown clothes, described as in a short mask, fleeing in the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Leary
Topeka Avenue
B. Wilson
Central Avenue
Mr. Wilson
Police Court Reveals Berr y Allen Case in North Topeka
In North Topeka on Quincy street Mrs Berry Alles lives a sharp visaged woman. A Saturday evening scuffle near the Allen home involved Maud McCurl Elva Allen and others. Judge finds Mrs Allen guilty but reprimands due to wealth. Mimi McCarl and Jo ann Dupree figures cited. Buck Sawyer convicted for a doorway fee demand. Unclear show promises money at Uncle Tom show.
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Berry Alles
North Topeka
Quincy Street
Mia
Ella Ho McCain
Allen
Elva Allen
Mra Allen
Maud. McCurl
Mrs. MecCurl
Mrs. Allen
Sam
Mr. Hungate
Maud Moarwee
Maud
Gallee
Ieea
Mrs Allen
John
Mary Taylor
Ste
Steele
Crasy
Mary
Buck Sawyer
Buck
Joanna Dupree
Joanna
Crook Wright
Not Mr Owens Church Disturbance Denial
To the Editor of the State Journal I deny involvement with any disturbance at a blue colored Methodist church in Second Ward last Thursday or any time. I state that Ed Roberts and Hayden are not members of my parish and I did not attend or witness any disturbance at St James or others. Avras & McManee Tailors 10 Kansas Avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Jounyan
Ed Roberta
Hayden
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Monkey With
Kansas
POR Sales
So Biskea
Curtis-Scott
Breidenthal
Sintecestral Committee
Butler County
Charles Curtis
M. Boot
Bloverington Township
Ifty Yutera
Agile City Fathers
Doane College
Isto
Seées
Nebraska
Ryus
Evans
Pisyere Volun
Comaker
Betist
Viullore
Topek
Groonda
Arthur Kane
Ayer
Stevenson & Company
Wort
5 & Uo
Stevenson & Co
Moonlight Thieves
Sample
Cleveland
Columbia
Victor
Harrow
Morris
Cau
WM. Taylor
EB Seventre
L. T. Johnson
Madison St
Harrison
Osage City
Jotuo
Avrass & McManee Tailors
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