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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1894

Page

5

Groceries Fall Campaign Opens with Low Prices

Our fall campaign is open with Big 4 High Patent Flour at 1.55 per hundred and 0.80 per 5. Crosby’s Best but 1.55. Crosby’s No 1 and Golden Red at 1.35. California Granulated Sugar 1.00 for 18 lbs. 21 lbs OF Brands 1.00. Good Lemons 12 for 2c dozen. Trish Potatoes 0.50. Soda Crackers 3 ½¢ per lb. White Russian Soap 25¢. Kirk’s Family Soap 25c for 5 bars. Better soap and double weight. Better coffee for less than any house in Kansas. 34 gallon honey drip syrup kegs 0.75. same sized kegs at 1.25 for 44 gallons advertised elsewhere. Syrup 1½ gallons for 0.50. Prices to make Rome howl.

California Kirk Kansas Rome

Vanderberg in Leavenworth Jail Seeks Trial Justice

Vanderberg, a 30 year old Holland citizen held in Leavenworth County jail since October 26, 1893, claims unlawful detention without preliminary examination. He says charges relate to alleged mail fraud, disputes with Leach Mortland over business colleges, and that delays stem from officials. he appeals for habeas relief and trial.

Fasteen Khat Co Mt F Vanderberg Guy Hin Heevy Flo Leiavenworth Leavenworth County Haan United States Veederber Leavenworth Halland Jockhal Leavenworth Business College N. B. Louch Wiliam J. Mortland Central Business College

Stevenson & Co New Fall Goods Arrive This Week

Stevenson & Company invites shoppers to explore new fall goods arriving daily across all departments. The store emphasizes the fresh selection and encourages customers to visit and browse its offerings.

Stevenson & CO

Cotton Crash fabric sale at 5 cents per case

An advertisement states success in obtaining another case of twisted Cotton Crash fabric, 16 inches wide, bleached and unbleached, highly desirable and popular. It will be sold on the same terms as before, at 50.

Bo Purchases Last Bleached Muslin Supply

A dealer notes the shipment of heavy 4 4 bleached muslin, valued at Te, with no more stock available. Buyers are urged to make the best of the remaining material at Bo.

Linen Fringe and Covers Sale Note

Advertises linen fringe at 10c instead of 20c and tinted covers 36 by 36 inches valued at 50c now offered at 25c. Other items listed include .35c worth 1.00 and .50c items, indicating a sale with marked-down prices.

Serge Umbrellas At $1.45 A Fine Value For All

An advertisement offers Serge umbrellas with solid natural handles at $1.45 each, highlighting a renewed invoice and urging customers to compare prices elsewhere. It invites requests for samples and orders by mail if a store visit is unavailable.

Vanderberg Jail Dispute Over Warrant and Hold

Vanderberg, arrested on a bench warrant from Leavenworth, faced delays and questionable warrants as sheriff, jailer, and deputy marshal described disorganized proceedings. An unsigned Court order dated March 21, 1894 led to his temporary seizure, with talks of a misdemeanor plea for a 30 day sentence, which he refused.

Sherif Burdge Burdge Vanderberg Leavenworth LD. DeBost

Astor Divorce Case Prompts Publication Promise

New York September reports James Coleman Drayton plans to publish a detailed account of the marriage dispute with his Astor-backed wife once he returns to the United States. Supporters of Mrs Winslow claim her soothing syrup for teething has long been trusted.

Ames Coleman Drayton New York James Coleman Drayton Lote William Astor Drayton Astors

Clearance Sale of Habitue Silks for Use

A clearance sale offers Habitue silks once sold for 65c. Only five patterns remain and will be closed out at 39c. Suitable for waists and dresses.

Silk sale halves price on Cheney and Lyons silks

A local store advertises printed Cheney Bros Silk at 50 cents for 24 inches and Lyons Silk at 27 inches, both halves off the regular one dollar price. The promotion emphasizes half price on these silk fabrics.

Cheney Bros Lyons

Black Silks Offerings in Plain and Brocade Woven Fabrics

The store lists new satin and peau de soie silks including Satin Duchess Satin KRhadame Satin Luxor and Gros de Londres in plain, with affeta and Gros Grain in brocade. Demand noted as scarce in the eastern market. Prior to Sept 1 they bought stock and now hold over 1090 yards of dress silks to sell on the old rate. Examine this line before purchasing.

Luxor Londres Faille Francaise

Cotton goods price rise in 2000 yards muslin sale

Advert shows 2000 yards of fine 4 4 Brown Muslin with the phrase all we could get. It notes price advances on all cotton goods and urges readers not to miss buying at a reduced cents per yard.

Cotton Charlies For Comfortables And House Dresses

2500 yards of cotton Charlies in dark and light colors advertised as ideal for comfortable house dresses and lounging wear, highlighting soft fabrics and a versatile drape.

Amos Keaginghams Fabric Sale At Five O Yard

A short sale note advertises Amos Keaginghams offering regular SKc quality fabric at five dollars per yard for plentiful stock likely to last for a limited period. The message emphasizes best grade material available.

Complete Line of Purses Offered at Various Prices

A local shop advertises a broad purse selection with prices at 10c 20c 25c 35c 50c and 65c. Thenths of a cent mentioned suggests a transcription quirk but indicates affordable items across a range suitable for shoppers.

Combination Books and Pocketbooks Prices

A catalog listing prices for Combination Books and Pocketbooks. Items priced at 25 35 50 60 75 85 1 1.25 and 1.50 dollars are shown in sequence.

Hand Bags New Fall Cores at Various Prices

Hand bags offered by mail order with new cores for the fall priced at 35 50 60 75 and 85 cents 1 50 and 2 dollars. The ad invites shoppers to order by mail and promises customer satisfaction.

City Council Debates sewer case and sidewalk veto

An adjourned city council meeting saw absent Third ward members Bradford and Ettlinger as the Decker Mullins & Berry sewer appeal was debated. Fin agent Noel favored paying the judgment while others urged settlement and avoiding an appeal. The mayor vetoed a resolution to remove a sidewalk, committee referrals followed, and several ordinances on bicycles, property taxes, scavengers, and lottery were acted or postponed.

Bradford Ettlinger Third Ward Decker, Mullins & Berry Fellows Committee On Judiciary P. G. Noel Stevenson Burgese Noel Tilloteen Asholt Lierik Tepes Press Brick Company Tha Decker Laclede Fire Brick Manufacturing Company Comiuttes Hichard Graves Griggs Burge Civil Service Demecrat Stevens Bigyels Tuis Bigyole John _ Ritchie John Ritchie A. W. Brown T. W. Derham ER. T. Stewart Brown Stewart Cooningham P.M. Newland T. W. Durham T. J. Kellam Samuel Tt. Howe RT. Stewart F. Chesney Josph Reed Vanderpoul CL. Vander Fillmore Street Counciilman Holman Presbyterian Church Stings Fi Trom N Caro R Achenbach Polk Street Huntoon

Fall Dress Prints and Outing Cloths Sale

In stock are 2500 yards of full standard Dress Prints in new fall shades priced at 60. Also 1500 yards of dark Outing Cloths widely sold, at 60 each. Limited quantity. after these are gone no more at the same price.

Ste

Linen Crash Trade Sale Or 500 Yards Cloth

A historical notice offers 500 yards of linen crash fabric at six thousand four hundred forty dollars total. Inquiry invites readers to purchase if in need of the material.

Those Beautiful Penangs Arrive For Sale

A buyer notice notes Penangs are here and worth 1ldc each with 12460 as the purchase price.

Cloaks and Fur Goods Sale Announcement

Tomorrow morning we place on sale a complete line of cloaks for fall and winter wear. Also a beautiful line of fur goods popular this year. Never were fur goods sold so cheap as they are this year. Come in for prices that will interest you.

IS IT BIGAMY Mrs. M A Alexander Married Too Soon

Records show Mrs Meliosa B Alexander appears guilty of bigamy. She was granted a divorce on July 25 and six days later married again. The remarriage became known last evening after an acquaintance dropped the remark. Kansas law forbids remarriage for six months after a divorce. Officials were surprised but records confirmed the marriage.

M. A. Alexander Court House Meliosa Alexander

Curtis Rally In Topeka Campaign Speech At Hamilton Hall

Anticipations center on Curtis campaign speech at Hamilton Hall in Topeka tonight with M C Holmen presiding. Jackson's Military band and the Modoceae provide music as the Republican Flambeau club opens with a torchlight parade on Kansas avenue. Curtis is expected to deliver the campaign address amid a large crowd. D M Howard, northern county ace representative, and his wife celebrate their anniversary last Saturday at Rosedale.

Hamilton Ball Coprienes Charlies Curtis Topeka M. C. Holmen North Epes Jackson Republican Flambeau Club Kansas Avenue Curtis D. M. Howard Itosaville Mr. Howard Thie County

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