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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1897
Page
6
Fragmented OCR lists assorted goods with prices and items including soap boxes, baking powder, canned peaches, pears, hominy, and other groceries. Mentions brands such as Royal Baking Powder and Price’s Baking Powder amid scattered prices and items.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Elizabeth Tovigera wife of Alexander Rodgers aged about 80 at 1217 Park and funeral arrangements for tomorrow at 9 o'clock with interment in Topolar cemetery. Also Frences Baird daughter of Archie Baird had funeral services at the Church of the Assumption officiated by Father Connors with A C W W aiding, and remains shipped to Wisconsin. attendees included Mr and Mrs Baird their daughter Mamie and Mr and Mrs George Smith-Amens.
A claimed new remedy called Stuart's Dreprosin Tablets is presented as a permanent cure for chronic indigestion and all stomach troubles. The ad asserts the tablets aid digestion regardless of stomach condition, promise durable relief, and note availability from druggists.
Recent social happenings in Topeka highlight visits by W M Fortescue of Block Island and George F Sharritt in town. Many locals plan festival week travel and gatherings with relatives in New York City Chicago Leavenworth and Kansas City. Visiting relatives include Mrs Henry Frank in New York and Mrs D J Harding shopping in Kansas City.
Berlin reports the funeral of Captain von Hahake, son of the chief of Exuperor William's military cabinet, who drowned during a Northland trip. The ceremony drew vast military and royal attendance, with wreaths from the queen, press, and Prince Leopold of Prussia. Also notes a coffee substitute Grain-O promoted for delicate stomachs, priced 15 and 25 cents, and mentions Capital Court No 4 Tribe of Ben Hur entertainment.
North Topeka residents share visits and social events. Mrs. Dave Wiser is ill on Kansas Avenue near the bridge. Mr. John Ferrin of Smith Center is in town buying shoes and visiting kin. Costley & Post promote new dress goods and hats with fall styles. Various locals attend fall activities, visits, and religious events.
Edward Flanagan, condemned to death for a December murder, escaped from the Decatur jail last night amid a citywide manhunt. A note left for the sheriff claimed he would be free in the country, while authorities offered a $700 reward. Flanagan, a boarder of George Allen, previously killed Mrs Allen and Mrs Ruth Slack in an alleged bid to win Lelia Allen's hand after being refused.
New York dispatch recounts the Indiana undergoing docking when the bottom bulged under the forward turret. Navy officials blame Bowles of New York for faulty construction while dock staff note the turret weight caused structural stress. The incident sparks blame and public fear of naval weakness.
In Topeka preparations for the Floral parade, marshal E L Robinson will ask prominent dry goods merchants to decorate carriages with young women from the employe corps assigned to the floats. To handle private orders, Mrs C S Sutton expanded workers from six to sixteen, with potential further increases as Topeka hopes to impress 100000 visitors. A revised participant list includes numerous named ladies and organizations, with more expected to join as plans finalize.
Mrs C Sutton queen of Fell Festival will host Kan gan editors as guests of honor at the Floral ball. A press gallery space will be reserved in the guests balcony so editors may view the ballroom and costume minvwot dances. Invitations have come from Kansas editors and many wish to attend.
The Flower Committee thanks enterprising Topeka merchants who donated parade prizes. Listed are Crosby Brothers Mills-Adama Dry Goods W L Trumbull L S Woolverton Jas B Hayden W C Chaffey Dan Clements S Barnum Co MF Rigby Sim Drug Co Kellam Hook and Stationery Co Kitchell Merburs Swett Holiday Drug Co W A L Thompson Hardware Co E T Bim S H Downs FE Armstrong G Hossfeldt W H Reed Worley Cavert E Hubbard Warner Potter Topeka Coffee and Spice Mills Rowley Snow Johnson Hub Clothing Co BH B Guild The Pair Thompson Bros Furman F Roehr LL Wayman 0 S Townsend Co.
The Select Knights of AO UT W met to decide their role in Fraternal Day exercises. No plan was fixed, next meeting set for Thursday at 5 at No 31 parlors. Knights may be mounted in uniform to escort the Queen on her city arrival, with about 200 invited from Topeka lodges.
Sept 15 Chicago reports the woman found near Melrose Park and claimed by the defense to be Mrs Luetgert was identified as Mrs Caroline Johnee of 153 North Center avenues. The city official notes she is demented and will be remanded for care.
A 19th century guide describes flower and herb baths to tone neck shoulders and arms. Rose leaves violet hayflower oat straw shave grass and pine sprigs form decoctions poured into the tub. After bathing a cold shower and vigorous rubdown are urged to smooth skin and strengthen vessels.
A brief guide explains women can save on toilet waters by making them in their own kitchen. A simple setup uses a spirit lamp, a covered tin vessel, and a rubber tube connecting to a second vessel to distill fragrant liquids.
An excerpt describes a distillery method using a slow gentle heat to preserve delicate bouquets, plus a report on England’s new two sided cloth dyeing process with a dual roller system. It also comments on the fading practice of mending, urging proper stitching and care in repairs as taught to girls.
A fine quality trimmed item offered for sale at $2.25 and now priced at $1.79 in the sale, reflecting a reduced price for a refined piece.
The body of W. Russell Ward, who died by suicide near here, will be shipped to London for interment after delays caused by awaiting arrangements with Ward's English family. Wheatland Tows, Sept 1. Grain-O ads and laxative promotions appear in the text.
Between g and tae to apply, with times 1 and s to 6 p.m. The note reads as a fragmented instruction and placeholder text. The readable items include a vague deadline window and labeled period. Entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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