Paine's celery compound praised in 1897 testimonial
A letter from Weahington District praising Paine's celery compound for curing insomnia fatigue and nervousness. The writer James McCarthy reports restored appetite sleep and health after using the remedy and urges others to try it despite widespread chronic ailments. The piece extols the tonic and claims universal benefits for sickly men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Division of Beatistics
Weahington
Riphantgon
Cory Flandemen
Tammore
James & McCarthy
Wales
Paine
Maine
Nick
Pulne
Topeka City Council Proceedings September 23 1897
The Topeka council met to adjournment and approved pay rolls for general revenue and fire department funds amounting to 5508.45. Ordinance No. 2594 to appropriate money passed after suspension of rule and sections adopted. Further ordinances on warrants for sidewalks and drain district work approved. Swanson bid accepted for clx repair with completion by December 1 1897. The council adjourned after discussion on ordinance amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coswell Chamber
Topeka
Kan
Counell
Burgess
Drew
Elliott
Morgan
Pattiton
Houndtre
Skinner
Wariner
Netteln
General Revenue Fund
Fire Department Fund
Floundtree
Furgess
Tillett
Mergan
Wpattinan
Roundtree
Briioner
Warner
Chartes Lane
Brees
Ounefimen Burgess
Taw
el- Lott
Netters
Tuttison
Round- Skinner
Schaner
John Tillehie
Ere
Seaba Toon Teitchie Sk
Ayer Councilmas Burgers
Drew, el- Watt
Merean
Netters, Pattison
Round- Yee
Warner—s
Ssroe
Swanson
Tion
el- Hott
Neuiels
Pattison
Nettela
Elyiott
Nettels
City orders raid on pool rooms and gambling
Kansas City Missouri September 25 Chief of Police Hayes told the police board he must suppress pool rooms and all gambling immediately. Mayor Jones and Commissioner Gregory demanded intensified raids, promising harsh measures until gamblers cease. Pool room operators cite a court decision and state license laws as grounds for operation amid ongoing raids and appeals. An unprecedented anti gambling crusade is anticipated with related lawsuits and cases in criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Hayes
Yesterdy
Lexow
Jones
Gregory
Court of Correction
St. Louis
Criminal Court
J. W. McCowan
Topeka Social and Personal Notes Update
Topeka social column lists numerous visitors and residents. Families from Garnett, Atchison, Salina, Fort Scott, Iola, Osage City, Carbondale, Lawrence, and Kansas City announce visits, hosting, and travel plans. A Watson orchestra concert at Roehr’s, wedding of Jesusta Proctor and Russell McCord WilHITE, and local festival week events are noted along with several trips to Kansas City and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarmete
Kansas Avenue
J. H. McEwen
Garnett
E. C. Oman
A. H. Horton
Atchison
Florence Bond
Salina
Judge Garver
B. F. Payne
S. T. Fulton
Darrah
William Robinson
Kansas City
Lacey Tio
B. W. Young
Hoyt
Lute P. Stover
Iola
Fisher
Miss Fisher
Humbeldt
Atrs. T
Stover
Watson
Roehr’s
Henry Bestman
Kirkville
J. D. Miller
Polk Street
Lena Schroer
Fort Scott
Kate Errich
J. . Jones
Osage City
Martin
Agnes Hansen
Lawrence
Margaret Bear
Fred Buchan
J. R. Whisner
Topeka
A. P. Wilder
Bliss Maggie Roper
Zanesville
Ohio
L. Nesbaum
Mis
Maggie Nesbaum
William Dick
Coolridge
Kansas
Mexico
Dell Keizer
Tom Grey
Chanute
J. B. Maring
Centerville
Iowa
Kimball Piano Co
William Burgoyne
Los Angeles
L. S. Bailey
Indiana
J. E. Maxwell
Dallas
Texas
Aii
J. B. Lucas
Pearl Sample
M. E. McKirahan
Denver
Len Korn
Colorado
Emma Stark
Willam Hebert
Harrison Street
Morton Stark
Kate Donnell
Sunday Church Services and Meetings Across Town
A roundup lists numerous churches with service times and subjects. Notable events include First Methodist Episcopal preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., First Baptist and First Unitarian notices, Epworth league activities, and a YWCA law and order meeting at 610 Kansas Avenue led by Robert Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Christian Church
Third and
Lake Streets
F. E. Mallory
F. F. Dandy
Pauk
Kansas Avenue
Robert Stone
Millspaugh
Cathedral
George BE
Walk
Trinity Church
San Francisco
Cal
Archdeacon Hill
St. Patraer Church
Williamsburg
First African Baptist Church
First Street
G. D. Diden
John Richardson
Kansas City
Jackson and
Fourth Streets
H. D. Pisher
M. E
Oakland
Epworth League
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth
First Baptist Church
Fair Grounds
North Topeka Baptist Church
Laurent and
Harrison Streets
Hutchinson
C. M
Fourteenth
van Buren Streets
J. Me Bro
A. m
Ninth and
Jackson Streets
M. L. Thomas
D. D
First Unitarian Society
Nity Church
Abram Wymen
Society of Spiritualists
Lincoln Post Hall
C. F. Folsom
Will GC. Hodge
Chicago
C. M. Folsom
United Presbyterian
Eighth and
Topeka Avenues
M. F. McKirahan
Miss Harmon Released on Bail in Ring Theft Case
Florence B Harmon charged with stealing a ring from a Maiden Lane jeweler was released on bail. Friends and a physician say she is in poor health and mentally unwell. A physician attended her removal from Jefferson Market court. her brother Eugene W Harmon, in Washington, plans to accompany her to New York, while ex-Atty General Harmon will travel from Cincinnati with a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Harmon
New York
Florence B. Harmon
Maiden Lane
Jefferson Market Court
Harmon
Eugene W. Harmon
Washington
Cincinnati
Gas Explosion Kills Miner at Marion Mine
A gas explosion at the William son company coal mine in Marion Illinois kills one Italian miner Jymank Farrar and injures three fatally with burns. Six others suffer severe burns while a second miner is presumed dead after being buried in timber and rocks. A shift of 45 descended the main shaft when a lamp ignited a gas pocket triggering the blast. Rescuers brought the injured to the surface but recoveries were hindered by damp conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ill
Williamson Company
Jymank Farrar
Joe Barlow
Farrar
Odd Fellows lodge clears work and revises rituals
SpringfieldSept 25 The Sovereign Grand Lodge Order of Odd Fellows held three sessions to finish business before adjournment. A resolution passed after a fierce vote bars grand or supreme bodies from crediting old rituals after January 1, 1959, and requires full payment for rituals furnished. The Rebeka ritual’s revision is likely amid widespread dissatisfaction. Officers elected include H C Stevens Topeka president Rt H Shanks Winnipeg vice president and J W Burlet secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Rebeka
Odd Persons International Press
H.C. Stevens
Topeka
Rt. H
W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dept. OF Agriculture
Hon
J. S. McCarthy
iFirst Pigot
Topeka State Journal
Council Proceedings
EKOC
de Witt
G. W. Stansfield
Social and Personal
Frank Overton
Es Pees
Georgie Spohr
Newton
Cora Muler
G. A. Bailey
J. W Balley
Northwestern Underwriters Association
Bishop Millspaugh
St Paul's Church
Emma Beronius
Gertrude Wood
W. J. Black
Privleges
Belding Bros. & Co., Silk Manufacturers
JAS. S. Kirk &Co., Soap Manufacturers
Mess. Jas. S. Hirk & Co
Chicago, Ts
Betnixe Baos. & Co
JAS. S. Kirk & CO
Pompier Corps
Kansas National Guard
Greenwald
Kansas Ave
Kellam Book and Stationery CO
Rowley & Snow
Geo. W. Stansfield
Woolverton
A. B. Woolverton
A. T
Cromwell & Jeffries
A. J. Arnold & Son
Ae Gretner
H. ©. Stevens
Popexa Man
0. C. F. Press Association
Watson's
Shastra
Gary, Naterss
the Gremerie
Scott & Scott
Prop
Keeley Kansas City
Keeley
Leslie E. Keeley
Unipat
Keeley Institute
Mavene Cigar
Seldby al
Geo, Burshart
Han. Ave
Will Johnson
Supolio
G.W. Stansfield
Stansfield
Kansas Agenus
Perfecton
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