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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

An Atchison man feet in height, re-
Gently stumbled into room occupied
by an engaged couple. 1t was an acct
oent, and he apolOgized, but that didn't
save MN from cold stares of contempt
mat reQuced MIN to three feet in height
before he got out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

BufDakei continued, why THIS cOnStric-
ton should have been INDUCED in
through the ages. There is an idea
however, that it confers on the individ-
ual an artistic effect. The Greek wom-
an of the decadent period suggested the
methods and objects. 1t was adopted
by the Romans at the beginning of the
empire During the Middle Ages it died
out, to be revived in the twelfth CEN
tury.
Referring to the above table, atten-
ton is called to the fact that in % girls
with deficient waist development the
disuse of constructions was followed by
return of the thOracic walls to their
natural positions with a consequent in
crease in girth of nearly four inches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

New York city has 5000 men under
bonds to support wives they. have aban-
doned And yet New FORKS matchmaking
newspapers attempt to cast reflections on
the people of Kansas.-Abilene Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Probably no man in the history of Kan
sas was led up to the trough of fame ant
then jerked away again as quickly a.
Mr. Atwood of Leavenworth.-Wich
Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

The story is told on an Atchison girl
That her mother recently put a jug of
boiling water at the foot of the girls
ped TO keep her feet warm, and that in
the night the girls feet got so cold they
froze the water solid, and bursted the
jug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

A Garden City paper said that one of
their citizens had gone to Topeka to min
ole with the saloons He is now trying
to square himself by saying the word was
written 'solons.'' Quenemo Republican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Reached a daily average for the year
1896 of Io,z6o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Henry Heitfeld, the new United
States senator from Idaho, lived in
Seneca, Kan, from 1870 to 1882, where
he worked as a farm hand. He is a
brick mason by trade, a farmer, fruit
grower and cattleman by occupation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
eek RAYS"

Senator PETER has discovered 1.-THE Way
Out''-Augusta Press.
Weyler's fighting column has been ser
iously crippled: his typewriter is sick
Ottawa Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

The man of the house is usually Of
fered for his meals that which the ser
want girl likes best, and efforts should
be made to raise her taste. This would
open boundless field for the women
who go in for culture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Show a dollar, and the neighbor or
the right of you names a poor person
who needs coal, and a neighbor on your
left knows a place to have a good time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Four Linotype machines installed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Mr.. Leedy, will you please pass the pi'
this way?-Chorus of 1926 Fifth diStric
Populists.-Abilene Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

We don't like to wish people bad luck
hut we do wish George Taylor. John L.
Sullivan Gen. Maceo and Charley Ross
would move to another hemisphere. The
people are getting tired hearing of them
SO rnuch.-Muscotah Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
HOW WE GREW.

In 1885 the circulation was. 800
January y, 1891, were printed 3,125
Daily average for year 1884,. 1880
Daily average for yeRF 1902. .oee
Daily average for year ISo3... 6, 213
Daily average for year 1884,. S,4ls
Daily average for year 1885,. 9,217
Daily average for year 1896. 1879
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Vic Murdoch of the Wichita Eagle
frequently goes to a type-setting ma
chine and sets several columns of mat
ter without having any copy. He
thinks as he sets. This is a feat no
other newspaper man ever did.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

In the fifteen months last past
these are some of the results that
have been reached:
statement of circulation exceeding
that of any other Topeka daily:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

As good as girls are, whenever they
carry soup to the poor, they like to
carry it through the main streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

s.Can any one tell why Lazarus was a
begear?'' said teacher in one of our
Sunday schools. why was Lazarus a
beggar?'' she repeated sternly, please
ma am replied a small boy, The didn' [
advertise. Hope Pioneer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

lhere are no secrets about
the STATE JOURNALS
circulation. A detailed
statement, signed and
sworn to, is issued annu-
ally, showing the circu-
Iation for each day in
the year. The statement
is sent to directories and
furnished advertisers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Judge Bashore has been in Usage coun-
ty for some days figuring on purchas-
ing the PEOPLES Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Paper enlarged from six column quarto
to seven column qHarto.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

When Mr. Harris was elected senator Of
Kansas he said: y de- re to say to my
friends who have supported me in this
race that my hand is there The race has
decent The senator probably merely
wanted to inform his senatorial oppon-
ents that he held a royal f1ush.-Ashland
CIiDper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

A girl never knows how thin the
soles of her shoes are until she tries to
clamp club skates on them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

A J. Harwi the Atchison lawyer, has
ben doing some effective work the past
two weeks at Wa-Keeney in two con-
test cases. Thus far he has installed
the Republican county commissioner,
whom the Populists claimed was beaten.
They won the case by showing to the
court that the Populists elected their
candidate by four nonresident voters.
Fred Sears, recently assistant in hOr-
ticulture at the college, and who some
weeks since went to Ithaca, n. Y, to at
tend Cornell university, has been elect
ed professor of horticulture at the Utah
agricultural college and was in Manhat-
tan last week en- route to Logan, Utah.
to take up his new work.
Pomeroy, the Boston millionaire, who
made such big investments in Graham
county some years ago, was out there
last week looking over his property
Charley Sheldon, who has been presi-
dent of the First National bank at
Rurlingame for six years, declined a
reelection and J. T. Pringle was elect
ed ]. p. Slaughter was elected wee
president, A NJ. Miner cashier and h
S. Taylor assistant cashier. MI Shell
don declined the presidency because
other business requires his attention
and keeps him away from home great
deal of the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
aLoaE sraHrs.
IFrom the Atchison Glove.l


Nothing is so expensive as sickness.
Some men believe that when they
give note, they pay the debt.
A man who amounts to anything,nev
er receives any announcement"
Take swimming lessons; there is no
telling when you may be in the soup
1t is a great pity that man can't dis
charge his debts as woman does hers:
by hiring hall, and passing around a
bit of cake and a dab of ice cream.
A good whist player nearly always
drifts into poker.
How fast time flies: the new city di-
rectory is becoming old
No old man ever married a young
woman without making a mistake.
Men usually start with girl, and
wind up with her bread making. They
should discover the bread, and trace it
to the girl.
Some of the Atchison women are
pretty hard on their husbands, but none
of them ever gave ball that cost three
hundred thousand dollars.
No man who amounts to much ever
receives any compliments. An amateur
singer, who is really a great bore, re-
ceives more compliments than a sue
cessful general. There is a disposition
to find fault with everyone who really
amounts to something
A girl never knows how thin the
soles of her shoes are until she tries to
clamp club skates on them.
As good as girls are, whenever they
carry soup to the poor, they like to
carry it through the main streets.
Show a dollar. and the neighbor on
Inc right of you names a poor person
who needs coal, and a neighbor on your
left knows a place to have a good time.
The man of the house is usually Of
fered for his meals that which the ser
want girl likes best, and efforts should
be made to raise her taste This would
open boundless field for the women
who go in for culture.
The story is told on an Atchison girl
that her mother recently put a jug of
boiling water at the foot of the girls
bed to keep her feet warm, and that in
the night the girls feet got so cold they
froze the water solid, and bursted the
jug
An Atchison man feet in height re-
Gently stumbled into room occupied
by an engaged couple. 1t was an acct
dent, and he apolOgized, but that didn't
save him from cold stares of contempt
that reduced him to three feet in height
before he got ont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02
FAMILIAR KANSAS NAMES.

Judge J. G. loves paper at Wash
ington, Kan, will be the Palladium.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

No man who amounts to much ever
receives any compliments. An amateur
singer, who is really a great bore, re-
ceiVes more compliments than a sue
cessful general. There is a disposition
to find fault with everyone who really
amounts to something.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Some of the Atchison women are
pretty hard on their husbands, but none
of them ever gave ball that cost three
hundred thousand dollars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

Men usually start with a girl, and
wind up with her bread making. They
should discover the bread, and trace it
to the girl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

No old man ever married a young
woman without making a mistake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-02

How fast time flies: the new city
rectory is becoming old.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
LADIES' BAZAAR.

The ladies of the Methodist church
will very o give one of the most
splendid entertainments ever given in
Macon One feature will be a magnifi-
cent art exhibit of fifty pictures by
leading artists of this country and
Europe. These pictures will all be
for sale.
Then there will be a mammoth Ba-
zaar, each booth to represent a holiday.
First will come Happy New Year
presided over by Mrs. Mahorner, who
knows so well how to make everybody
happy. She is expected to offer a fine
stock of new resolutions warranted not
to break.
st Valentine Day will be ushered in
by that vision of loneliness, Miss Fan
Jeffries. Valentines and little birds
thatIwhisper secrets will be offered him.
Washington's birthday will be il
charge of Miss Fan Washington Minor
Among other thinge she will offer the
only surviving Little Hatchet, ,
Each purchaser will be told free why
little boy walking a railroad bridge witt
both shoes and his hat OH is like Georg,
Washington.
May Day will be in charge of Mrs. N
l.. Terrell. Floral offerings of course
will predominnte here.
July 4th will be in safe, patriotic
hands, presided over Mrs. j. O. Faser
Politicians warranted not to chang
will be in evidence at this booth.
Halloween Mysteries will be explaine'
by Miss Ada Session, queen of enter
tains, who will tell your fortune or sci
you a charm.
Thanksgiving Day will in charge o
that royal hostess Mrs. Anna Foote.
Christmas Day will be made a Lowell.
memory to all who come within tn
radiant influence of Mrs. w. F. Ferris
Everybody and his cousin will be there
Lemonade wells aud other interestin
features will be in charge Of daint
maidens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
A Little Cyclone.

The storm clouds that came from The
northwest and1southwest last Monday
morning, descended on Macon with fer.
rife force, doing their greatest da,nage
to Mr.. Sam lrion. One of his barns
was blown down and five horses and n
SOW and four pigs were buried I'M the
wreck. Assistance soon arrived and
when the w~reckage was cleared away.
all the horses were found to be alive Int
they could not stand up. After awhile
they were lifted up and they walked
about n no limbs seemed to be broken
but they were terribly bruised and cut
up. His fine Thoroughbred race mare
worth $3.50, died the same evening and
another may die; the other three will
recover; the sow was dead, but the ri, s
were not hurt.
A part of the compress roof was
blown off and over the heads of Mr.
Jno. p. Hunter and two other men who
were putting a roof on Scarborough G.
Skinner warehouse at the time. The
chimney lf this house was cut off ev n
with the roof. A number of trees and
some fencing was blown down in the
track or the storm, and the greatest
damage were probably done in blowing
the cotton out of the bolls. The Peer.
les, cotton suffered the most; the locks
are large and hang loose in the bolls.
The rain that fell was most welcome
and the weather since has been lovely
Before the rain fell. the air everywhere
in town and country, was full of dust
and almost %suffocating at times,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
Killed by a Train.

Mr.. d. A. Rinehart of the Mohegan
neighborhood received the deeply af
fiictive intelligence last Friday of the
death of his ION Albert, which occurred
the day before some where on the l.. q
N, railroad between Mobile and New
Orleans. He was rub over by a train,
The body was brought home for inter
meut,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
Zoe Bass.

Mr.. Bass is still in the livery business,
this time at the Scales livery stable in
front of the Court House, where he will
find enough to do to engage his whole
time, and then he is happy. 1t is we'll
known that he is not afraid to stay up
lato at nightsor too lazy to get up early
whichever there is a call upon him. He
wants all of his friend to find him in his
new place, and he will serve them to
their entire satisfaction.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

There will be communion services at
the Presbyterian church on tomorrow
ut II a. III.
At Z p. M, in the Presbyterian
church Rev. Mr.. McLaurin, agent of
the American Bible Society, will hold
union services in the interest Of the so
ciety he represents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

We saw Mr.. X. S. Skinner and Mr..
Lee Windham in town yesterday. Mr..
s. informed us that Rev. Mr.. Mcintosh
the evangelist, would commence u pro
tracted meeting last night in the "hea
then neighborhood. We suppose he
intended to say the Hebron neighbor-
hood, where we know there is but lit
tie material for the evangelist to work
on, and that is confined to a few hard
hearted men. that so, Shelf
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

Have you noticed, ladies, what a
pleasing change has taken place at the
Masonic Hall corner? 1t is all on &C
count Of the new millinery business
opened up there Miss Lizzie Shelton 4
new millinery, with Miss Annie May
Shelton in the trimming department..
The beautiful new display window and
the fresh paint make the front very at
tractivc, but the attraction Is on the in
side. Don't fail to call and see them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
Remember Oct. 70

On that day Mr., Shannon will be III
Macon with a choice lot OF Horses,
Mares and Mules. He is III ST. Louis
selecting the best saddlers and drivers
he can fluid, and no man is a better
judge of "a good horse. Remember,
they will be sold at auction next Satur-
day, in front of the Court House. Be
sure to be on hand.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
Wedding in Bro ksvillc.

Thursday in the church at Brooksville
there We're many friends and acquaint
ances of Mr., Dad ey A. Hargrove and
Miss Mary ", Moore assembled to wit
ness their marriage, Rev. MIR. Gibbs
officiating. After the ceremony there
was a reception at the residence Of the
BRIDE sister, Mrs. Z. w. Tat, and in
the evening the happy couple, accom
panied by a few friends, left for the
groom's place, now his home-theil
home-in south L0wndes county,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

Mrs. Dantzler will establish a branch
millinery store in B~rooksville and it
will be IN charge of Miss Addie Nc
Leod. She will go mp next week and
request the ladies of that town ard vi
cinity to call and examine her stock, all
lately purchased in the markets.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

1t is somewhat surprising to see the
active movements at the store of ID.
Patty. They say, it is owing to the big
stock of new goods aud the exceeding
low prices being made for spot cash,
Notwithstanding the quarantine and the
interruption to trade the statesmen are
pressed, at times, to their greatest eff
forts to wait upon the customers. Re
member YOU are specially invited to call
and inspect stocks and prices.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

Recently we have heard the question
asked" who will be the first to marry
in the new church % 1t is nearly com
pleted and Mr. Crymes will, probably,
turn it oyer to the church officers next
week. 1t presents a very handsome and
imposing appearance and will look still
better when Mr.. John Hauenstein caps
the steeple with IA high and gilded final.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

Miss Courtney Carter & Co., wish
the ladies to remember that the west
side of the street is the best walking,
and they may also find something in the
millinery line on that side that will snit
them best. Remember their stand,
directly opposite the postoffice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

The friends of Mr.. Ebert Hill of the
Paulette neighborhood sympathize with
him in the loss Of his good wife, who
was a daughter of of Mr. j. T. Brown.
She died Friday night, Oct,S She was
held in high esteem by all of her neigh
bors, and the bereavement is sorely felt
not only by her family, but also by a
large circle of relatives and friends.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

The biggest horse joke used to be on
the Beacon's editor, but now it is OH
Mr.. John Wilkerson. He will treat
any man handsomely who will let him
know who rode or drove his horse from
ThErstaN of last week TO Tuesday of
this wees The horse was advertised
as strayea or stolen, and was found in
his own Stable
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
Orders taken for engraved wedding
invitations and visiting cards at
w. B. Owens Book Store.
FEVER PREVENTED.

There is surely one way of preventing
yellow fever, Destroy the germs OF the d.
sease by using Cascarets. Candy Cathartic,
and keep the system clean ny continuing
their use. The tried aud tested safeguard
against yellow fever is to place your faith
IN cnscarcts. Zoe. 25c. soc. all druggists
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

Wyatt VI Jones i selling d full resu
lar made black ribbed hose, double toe
and heel, fast colors. for misses, boys
and children, that will do the service of
a Poe hose, for i0c a pair, but sold only
in | aoz. lots.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
NOTICE..

Nv customers are notified that their
accounts are made out and ready tol
settlement. Ploase call early.
1915 m T. S. MURPHY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

Come to NJ. Holberg 81 Co.'S and get
prices on Groceries, Dry-Goods, Boots
and Shoes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
NO. So.
An Ordinance to Amend Section 4 Of Ordi'
nance No. 20.


Sec. l. Be it ordained by the Mayor ana
Board of Aidei men Of the Town Of Macon,
that section 1 of Ordinance No. %. entitled
ian ordinance prescribing tire limits u
to preyant fires" be so amended us to read
as follows:
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, that no
emuty boxes. barn els or other combustibie
material shall he allowed to accumulate IN
the rear of the buildings: provided. that
the owners or occupants may erect or caase
to be erected u frame coal mousse or shed IN
the rear of the building, the shed not to on
cacd u feet in width. -.
Sec. @. BE 1t further ordained, That tue
necessity being urgent, this ordinance silaiI
take effect and be IN force from and aiter
Its passage.
Approved Oct. 7th. 1897.
Il. HAUENSTEIN.
Mayor.
Save money by getting prices on Stick
Candy; put up in 200 Id barrels, 100 10.
barrels, 80 baskets or 80 Id cases, bought
before advance.
J.C.H JONES, JR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

A large lot of children beautiful hats
at bargains next week ut Miss Lizzie B.
Shelton under Masonic Hall.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
ORDINANCE No. G2.

To Prevent the Feeding or Keeping Of Sheep
and Hogs in Corporate limits for the Pur-
pose Of Fattening for Market or
Shipment.
See. |. he it ordained by the Mayor and
Board OF Aldermen OF the Town OF Macon
that 1t shall he unlawful for any person to
feed or keep for the purpose Of fattening
Tor marke or shipment or sale. any sheep
or hogs within the corporate limits of said
town.
See, 9. BE It further ordained, that any
person violating this ordinance shall. on
conviction before the Mayor of said town,
he punished by II fine Of not less than ten
dollars or by imprisonment in jail not more
than 80 days, or by both such fine ana i'm.
%prisonment.
See. 3. DO II further ordained. that every
day saiu sheep or hogs shall remain in said
corporate limits and arc fed therein after
this ord nance shall take effect. shall con
stitute II separate offence and the owner
thereof shall be punished therefor us above
provided.
See. I. Be It further ordained. that tht
occasion being urgent, this ordinance shal
take effect and be In force from aud aftel
It's passage.
Approved this Oct. 9Th. 1907.
u. uApEASyEiN.
Mayoy,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

The October number of Munsey, Nc
Clures, Metropolitan, Cosmopolitan,
Popular Monthly are now ready and for
sale at Owens Book Store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

have just received a fresh supply of
Seward : fine Candies in half, one and
two pound boxes. w. b. OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

Wyatt NJ Jones is the only merchant
in Macon who sells Jno. B. Stetson's
hats of all shades. Has full line of other
brands.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16
FIFTY HEAD.

For SAAE-Fifty head of female Jer-
seys at prices to suit the times, Apply
to
oct161m N, SCALES
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

r., Mrs, Jane Hopkins
",1 vouth clothing can
| at Walter B. Patty's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

You can get a suit of clothes for a
man from SLID to SIS at Wyatt NJ.
Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-10-16

Largest and most complete stock Of
Shoes IN Macon is at Wyatt NJ. Jones