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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1895
Page
8
The store advertises a broad furniture selection described as good better best with dramatic savings. It touts up to date stock and reduced prices on items including fabric patterns and Japanese inspired designs, inviting customers to compare and shop locally.
A couch thirty inches wide and over six feet long offers luxurious comfort with yielding springs and velvety imported covering. It’s advertised as a royal style bargain at 23 dollars for a short time, with beds lounges featuring removable washable mattresses and uncommon patent designs. Some cheaper bed lounges are listed at 5 and 10 dollars.
Reporter recalls meeting W H Bowes, traveling world wheelbarrow champion Dick Whittington, five months from San Francisco to Topeka, pushing a two wheeled barrow on rail tracks. He walks about six miles per hour with a small dog and provides views on his planned world circuit and past bicycle feat.
A 23-year-old traveler with a cat and rattlesnake skin on his hat details his uneventful journey. He registers at each post office or station along the line, carries a book of stamp postmaster seals, and plans to lecture in Topeka before departing for Lawrence. He claims a Colorado snake kill and wears heavy army shoes.
Sheriff Burdge stops United States bank examiner J Sam Brown en route to Chicago to testify in a murder trial in Winfield Kansas. Brown, an important witness, was tarred with a ruse by attorneys and faced potential contempt fines as the trial adjourned pending his return. Deputy Wilkerson escorted the examiner to Emporia where he met the Winfield sheriff.
Dick Whittington arrives in Torrxa California bound on a three year world journey with a wheelbarrow and dog. He reports hardships from Kansas where his cat died and a bulldog was killed by a freight train, losing $50. He began in San Francisco under an $11,000 wager and promises to publish his object in the State Journal.
F L Rude faced a police court hearing on charges of peddling without a license and resisting an officer. He claimed a refusal to show a license to a black officer sparked the incident, leading to his arrest by Officer Carlson. City prosecutor Jamison argued about force used in arrest. Judge Ferry noted Rude’s resistance and allowed an appeal.
Police raided a Tay lor and Laurent streets house in North Topeka run by Mrs. Jackson. John Hawkins, a farmer, was arrested and jailed after officers Lucas and Rye observed him and Elva Birmingham enter the premises. The pair faced a $19 fine for disorderly conduct and Elva Birmingham was later discharged.
On Topeka Avenue a possum was captured last night by Harry Pence of 1335 North Topeka Avenue. Pence saw the small opossum approach the porch in moonlight and used a box to trap the creature, which fell asleep as in Uncle Remus tales.
Rail fare notice lists Kansas City and return price at one dollar. The item repeats this rate and attributes it to a Sunday schedule. The fragment mentions September and transit details unclear, with incomplete context on origin or carrier.
The Leavenworth Gun Club held a half day shoot at the river grounds on Monday for amusement with no large purses. Star targets were used, 2100 thrown, and nineteen entries produced a lively event with local shooters claiming top prizes in the fifty third handicap.
Br. D. Hurd, aged over sixty, graduates with A B from Campbell University Holton. He earlier earned a Massachusetts State Normal degree in 186% and has taught in country and village schools for forty years across nine states. Known for a two foot jet black Pefferian beard, he submitted 127 pages of biography and plans to continue teaching as his vocation.
Irwin lodge 260 A O A W visited North Topska to honor Star lodge 531 in degree work. Degree of Honor lodge 61 met but adjourned for Royal Neighbors of America. Mrs Horton state deputy present and exemplified secret work. John J O’Conner couple given final degree. Session at 420s avenue Shawnes lodge 1100 F met with good attendance. Gulla lodge 8 K of P meets tomorrow evening. Knights and Ladies of Security Capital Council 1 hosted a social at EK P hall Sixth and Quincy with talks by Mrs Annie Diggs Judge Gilbert and Dr Warner, songs recitations and dancing. Perryville named for John T Percy who died in St Louis aged eighty. he helped Union Pacific railroad. Perryville in Jefferson county named after him. A rival death traps joke about cutting corn shows botched startup when horse swats at a fly. operator jolts ahead. Seven-year-old Ridney Hedrick of Osage City works at printer’s case setting about 3,500 ems daily. Burghart’s cigars advertised.
A bold sales pitch from The Star Grocery advertises near thirty cent savings for cash buyers on a broad assortment. Items span pantry staples such as sugar, lard, coffee, tea, breading, canned goods, meats, and lard, plus household items like soap, baking powder, jars, and pickles, with assurances of buyback if purchased. The ad lists multiple brands and bulk sizes, emphasizing value, quantity, and immediate availability.
North Topeka items report movers to Milwaukee and Chicago for schooling, visits to Burlingame, and a month at Council Grove. Local meetings set for kindergarten committees. Garfield park picnic hosted by Mrs Paramore for Rev and Mrs Jey of Manhattan. Local ads promote Capital Library, Pratt Bros hardware, Lukens Bros wagons, and various services. A break in at Forbes Bros store observed, and Topeka lodge No 40 OF held first meeting in new quarters at Sixth and Jackson. An insane 12-year-old, Ira Grant Howe, was declared insane by probate court. possible asylum transfer. Santa Fe roundtrip sale to Louisville, Indianapolis, and Beemem.
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