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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1897

Page

5

NORTH TOPEKA SHOE SALE AND LOCAL EVENTS

ATopeka column lists shop sales and social notes incl Tupeka area sale items at 15 cents and the Carbodamale, with residents like Maud Gade, Baker, Nesbitt and Baker of Arrington noted. Social visits include Miss Nellie Baker from Arrington and McKie Wallace family departure for an excursion to Fort Hiley, plus a gathering at 127 West Gordon Street with prizes awarded and many attendees named.

Maud Gade Trend & Cent Bakar Nia Ietina Jysis Gem Baery Kansas Avenue Mra Mack Patpuin Seetemire Fannie Nesbitt Fort Hiley Nelile Baker Arrington Board of Trmiees Hutchineeh Hutchinson Board Redelling Harvey Fowler Manhattan Nevis Bene J. M. Beney Tuepout Galt Small Gordon Street Rigresulve Dan Small Ut Bret Davin Kewler Mien Dan Bret Ese Aire Wil Crosby Ava George Crinv Indrs Rute Bro Wr. Growne Bite Walter Nivble I. AL Finder Ant M& Kisther Mortun Mere Patewan Sten T Lewis Antie EP Axe John Mrudies Saul Air Hunding A. Cuniwhett Baker O. J. Maleate Burgees Mathaney

The Stranded Polaria Aims For Assistance After Breakup

The German steamer Policia bound for Norwich via Hull was sighted near Gulloston on October 8. The stranded ship shows signs of breaking up as a wrecking party moves to render aid and salvage remains amid a damaged crew.

Cage Henry Steaded Policia Gulloston Nierfuik Antah Htebure

Buckles Arnica Salve Promises Cure All Skin Ailments

An old advertisement touts Buckles Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores and a long list of skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It claims quick relief and urges customers to buy from the local drug store with a price of 23 cents per box.

Bwitt-Halliday Drug Ca

Pretty Topeka Wedding At Colorado Springs

A lavish wedding in Colorado Springs united Ida Sig sins and Mr Charles Trainer last evening. The ceremony featured Lohengrin music and a procession of family and friends in formal attire. Guests included Miss May Higgins and Mrs. Turner among Topeka society, with post nuptial refreshments and a large bridal party photo.

Ida Sigsins L. J. Miegins Charles Trainer Culurido Springs Embree Steinberg Tower Hall Croom Wil Trainer Brat Flore Hurley Charles Barnes Jean Thornburg Herbert Higgins May Lemont Higgins Miss Siessor Miss Busby Thornburg Valencienbes Higgins Busby Denver Avery Turner Ollie O'Brien Myrtle Jetmore Myre Wee Tom Chicas Bank Vth Mia Wiley Tibie Trainee Sunny Colorado Springs Wenneleya East Kiowastree Trainer Topeka Bappinens Cayle Gu Ciderads Springs Sim Bear Lawrence Colwall-Miller Fannie Stirley Baldwin Tuewlay Justlee A. H. Horton Charles Blood Smith W. A Bormington Smith’ Wagener Atchison George Payne Kansas City Pentesiventa Frank Smith Miss May Higgins de Higgins Manshun Miler-Colwell Gertrude Devereaux Annne Mixs Frances Moon Milas Daisy Starr Edward Dennis Fey Howell Adzign Sherman Henry Hull Wert Becanaba Mich Escanaba First Congregational Church Toude Larimer

Fire at Wabash office destroys building and records

A lighted cigarette is blamed for a blaze that gutted the white stone Wabash office at Seventh and Chestnut, destroying the attic filled with papers. The fire trapped workers on the fourth floor, who escaped via the balcony and roof. Wires were cut to stop the flames, killing a horse and incurring an estimated $60,000 real estate loss and significant demolition of the railroad’s records.

St. Louis Bio Seventh Hoor Ashe Denathronge Wabash Company Eivery Walush Company

Dawson Bound In Winter Reports From Alaska

A dispatch from Washington on October 24 reports Lieutenant Richard of the Eyckith infantry accompanying Captain Ray on an Alaskan inspection. They expect to remain at Fort Yukon until the river freezes, then attempt to reach Dawson with dog teams. September 22 notes steamers could not pass Fort Yukon Bar and carried goods there while boats carried small groups for provisions. Food shortages loom. some may reach by dog trains after the freeze, a slow process. About four people wintering at Rampart City, with optimism about a second Klondike looming.

Washington Thieutenant Richardson Eycith Infantry Ray Fort Yukon Dawson Ali Rampart City Repid Klondike Hamilton Hall Sutton Internal Revenue Leavenworth East Side Laptad Court House Tyler Topeka C. B Lyon North Topeka Nevsho Leslie Earnest Christ Hospital Dyer's Embree Samplon Shay Santa Fe Peyton Tupeke Hutchingen Atchison Davidson Stnehine Topeka Bicycle Dewiers W. E. Topping Office of The State Auditor Fe Cherokee County City Jait Biases City J. W. Roberts Birmingham Ala Lewis Fitzgerald Nat J. B. Hobson Detroit Mich Western Avenue Fudge J. G. Wood Mexico Cortez Diaz Knights of Pythos Mark Howell Wren Howell Kansas Avenue Reehr First Methodist la Pleeta John Lawson Sweite Ole Olson Lawson Arthur Bags Ho Dover Farmer Charlotte Bergman Grand Falls Tex Swedish Bethel Church Polk Tomorow Frey

Sale Postponed for Kansas Union Pacific Branch

Judge Sanborn grants postponement of the Kansas branch sale of Union Pacific from November 6 to December 15. Four motions and fair orders arise from settlement questions, with plaintiffs Alexander and Dillon trustees Sage and Gould John A Stewart et al and the United States. Orders to Topeka for filing, Governor Hoadley and General Cowin travel east, Judge Helles remains.

St. Pat Sanborn Hoadley Cowin Kansas Union Pacific Alexander and Dillon Sage and Gould John A. Stewart United States of America Topeka East Helles Retsiaad Omar

Freight Trains Collide Near Glasgow in Fatal Wreck

Two Great Northern freights collided near Glasgow Montana on October 2 causing multiple deaths and injuries. Engineer Marty Neale and fireman John Gatam were killed. John Hayfield and John Owens were seriously hurt with broken ribs and back sprains. Twenty cars burned in a subsequent fire.

Glasgow Mont Great Northern Collerion Marty Neale John Gautam John Hayfield John Owens Tex Alphonse Landanette

Statehouse dispute over law books and court reports

Milton of Douxe City petitions the secretary of state seeking from Judge Erick Cole $200 worth of law books and court reports intended for the western division of the Southern Department of the Court of Appeals. The documents were taken during a departmental shift, and Milton asks for state property restoration. The executive council will formally request Cole to return the items, with possible legal action if refused.

Decise Bof Milton Douxe City Secretary of State For Erick Cole Southern Department Court of Appeals Cole Mildehoven Mironis Lkely

Kansas University May Get 20000 Claim Through Hale

Edward Everett Hale pledges support from New England to back a 20000 claim moving to Kansas University via Emigrant Aid, tied to historic 1858 events in Lawrence. The Emigrant Aid company transferred the claim. senate panel once favored it but influence waned. Legal notices follow on chartered firms and pardons sought by Carl Lake.

Kansas University State University of Rankax Edward Everett Hale Lawrence Jones Kansas Missouri United States Free State Emigrant Aid Company Senate Committee Emterant Aid Company University of Bank New England

Miss Dodges Campaign for Registrar of Deeds

Stanton county nominee of the Mogunats campaigns through Qie county with a portable box of cigars, inviting voters to smoke and hear a brief patriotism filled pitch for her registrar of deeds bid. An advertised “Mystic Cure” claims rapid relief from rheumatism, praised by Promise City postmaster TF Anthony, with Swit & Holiday Drug Co. selling the remedy in Topeka. A laundry advert touts Peerless Steam Laundry in Topeka.

Miss Dodge Stanton County Register of Deeds Qie County Anthony Promise City Leway Swit & Holiday Drug Co Kansas Avenue Topeka Peerless West

Mrs Lulu Gleeson Praises Charest Kola Norvine Tablets

A testimonial from Mrs Lulu Gleeson of Blacks Wis describes a decade of nervous depression and dyspepsia, reporting dramatic improvement after using Dr Charest Kola Norvine Tablets. She urges others to try the remedy, noting it is harmless and effective. Eureka Mfg Co La

Wis Lulu Gleeson Charest Eureka Mig. Co

Local Snap Shots Highlight Topeka News Roundup

A Topeka items page lists visits and speeches by E C Little in Norton, W A Mosher returning from Concordia, and Dr J G Waters commenting on the Newman murder case. It notes football and chautauqua events, a Beta-Tepeka game, a Republican rally at Hamilton Hall, and church lectures. Also covered are real estate prices, tax remittance, and streetcar policy changes with several local residents and officials named.

S.J. Boar Lawrence E C. Little Norton Orlock W. A. Mosher Concordia Justice Courts Webb McNell A. Johnson Arion Society Athletic Park Tien Kaneat

California Apricots and Other Fresh Provisions

The list shows various California produce and staples including apricots peaches raisins currants seedless raisins citron evaporated raspberries dates primrose butter Armour's butterine maple syrup Colorado potatoes Kansas potatoes dry salt meat breakfast bacon and other household goods in stock.

California Armour Acan Scudder Colorado

Carpenters Strike at Omahe Exposition Grounds

Carpenters working for Goldie and Sona thirty all walked out at the Omaha exposition grounds. The strike stems from contractors not adopting organized labor rules. J M Thirlwend of Groabeck Texas notes relief from indigestion with DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. G W Stansfield 632 Kansas Avenue asks about cures.

Omahe Omaha Exposition Grounds Goldie Sona Goldie and Sons J. M. Thirlwend Groabeck Tex

Week of Cheap Shows at Bath Opera Houses

A week of popular price attractions at Bath Grand Opera House and Crawhard theatre features Uncle Josh Sprackles and a new Kagiiid comedy with strong stage telegraphing. Prices 2, 3, 5 cents. children admitted free with paying adult. The program runs next week with special performers and free admission for accompanying adults at one event.

Bath Opera Grand Opera Howe Josh Spraceles Ty Hirst Topeka Jon Byrweeby Dana Gay Thie Wits

Czar Apologizes as Tension Eases with Baden Leaders

The Frankfort Zaltune reports that a recent clash over the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Baden’s reception at Durmatad has been resolved through exchanged letters. Emperor Sichabie reportedly offered an apology for the telegram’s curt tone, and relations between the czar and the Baden delegation are described as serene.

Zaden Derlin Get. S Frankfort Zaltune Baden Durmatad Sichabie

Kinsey New Discovery Claims Bold Coughs Cure

Stands at the Heady Rug J Bogel of Shreveport declares Dr Hines New Discovery the best seller and sole lure for congeh. J F Campbell of Safford Arin writes Kinsey New Discovery never fails and cures consumption coughs and colds. Berlin influenza spreads as many fall ill. Free trials at JK Jones' Drug Store.

J. Bogel Shreveport Hines J. F. Campbell Safford Arin Kinsey Te Head JK. Jones’ Grug

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