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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20

Queer Story From the Archives of
the C2uT.t%.

Queer Story From the Archives of
tho vienna Courts.
DR.. Loye, French phi. stefan, who
greatly interested himself in the ques-
ton, "What passes in the head of
decapitated human being?' related the
following remarkable story, which he
stated was taken from the archives Of
the Vienna courts: 1t was in the year
- that Schoenenburg, a we'll known
bandit, and four of his associates we e
caught and condemned to death. Tl.ev
were already on their knees ready to
pay the penalty of their bloody dee, $
by submitting to the awful fate of de
capitation when Schoenenburg address
ed the judge, asking that his four COM
panions might be pardoned on certain
conditions. eff" asked the bandit,
''after | am beheaGed l get up and
walk to the first Of my comrades. VIII
you pardon him?" The judge THOUGHT
that he was pretty safe in complying
with the request Then" continued
ScHOcNenOufg, II walk TO the sec
ond, the third and the fourth, will you
pardon them also?" The Judge rep!'a1
that if such q miraculous. feat could
be performed he would obtain pardo4
for the other three also. The band
was now satisfied, and. bending hi>
head, he received the fatal blow. In
stantly the head rolled down in tbs
sand, but to the surprise and horror OF
all present the hea'less trunk arose
and walked alone. Aim.essly, it an-
peared, the BODY walked around until
it passed the first, the second, the third
and the fourth condemned bandit
when it fell down ana became notion
less. Query, How could q he0d!e@@
body Think"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
Hats In ParliRne emf

A member of parliament must never
stand up with his hat on even if he
has only risen to speak to the man be-
hind him. Coming in, going out or
speechifying he is always hatless and
he is sometimes hatless when sitting
down. Thus if the speaker mentions
a bill the member is responsible for he
lifts his lat If his name is mentioned
in a speech lie lifts his hat, Even If
he happens at those times to be bare
headed he must seize a hat. put it on,
then lift it,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
THE AElderrl MistIetOe.

Prominent in the Christmas revels
and, with the holly, most essentially
"Christmasy' Of all the plants used
was the mistletoe. With us the old
significance and sacredness have gone,
leaving but charm enough to give the
well known privilege to the man who
meets a girl beneath it. There exists
also in some places the tradition that
the gil who is not kissed under the
mistlet0e will not be married for a
year CThe present writer once knew
a thoughtful and provident damsel who
wore a hat trimmed with the sacred
plant.) But the kiss permitted in old
en- time was originally of the religious
variety, our mistletoe celebration be-
ing borrowed from Scandinavian lore.
Critic.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
A New MaIady.

1t was Christmas day. and the candy
lion had been waiting-oh, SO patiently
for Mary TO finish her dinner Much
against her baby wishes had she been
obliged to swallow the last Of her
bread. When her mother insisted on
her finishing her milk the small face
looked up in desperation as she lisped,
"Mozzer if | eat any more food ! will
be humpback in my stomach like
randpa!'-Lippincott
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
Tobacco Smoke and Flowers.

A remarkable effect of tobacco
smoke on the color of flowers may be
seen in the case OF the field scabia
named b0tanically Knavtia arvensis.
so frequently on the hills and COM
mons from August till October. If it's
purplish blue blossoms. which form
nearly globose heads, are held in the
smoke Of tobacco, their color will soon
turn to a bright green, about the same
color as the leaves.-EXchange
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
A PUZZl eW Orth Rayina

DR.. G. G. Green, of Woodbury.,
New Jersey whose advertisement
appear IN our paper regularly, will
mail 10 any one sending a two cen,
stamp t" pay postage, one of his
new German Syrup and August
Flowes Puzzles, made IF wood and
glass. L amuses and perpIexe>
young aud old. Although very diff
cult, il can be- mastered. hientio.
his pap~r
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
4 Hard Headed Boy.

''Dar's jes' dis about it. said Nam
my Minerva, ''Is gotter han dat Pick
aninny Jim over to de Society Fob de
Prevention O. Cruelty to Animals"
whats he been DOM"
eve give him a goat fob Christ
mas present, an Jim an de goat got
to playin' rough, an de fus' thing
knowed Jim he done los his temper
an butted dat goat almos' to def!'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
Only Two Realities.

Billy-So yer didn't get nuthin' but u
Jackknife and sled fer Christmas!
Tommy-Yes, dat's all l got worth
speakin' of. Dere wuz suit of clothes.
and overcoat, and hat or two, and
some undeYclothes, and a book of
poems, and some stockin's and gloves,
and some collars and cuffs, and few
other things like dat, not worth speakin'
Of.-Men and Women
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
Hope.

''Mr Merchant" said the new clerk,
preparing to ask for more money, Il
think | understand the business pretty
we'll now, and
''Yes?" interrupted bis employer
well. keep at it four Or five years
Perhaps you'll understand it then as
we'll as you think you do phil
adelphia Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
He Knew the Boy.

Head of Firm-You had better give
the office boy couple of dollars. Mr..
Penwiper, for Christmas.
Mr.. Penwiper (the bOOkkeeper)-I
think we had better make it New
Years gift. sir. / have just sent him
out with telegram, and / don't think
he will get back by observation-disclosures
Ign Citizen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
The DANGEROUS Part.

''See here" feebly complained the
victim after the accident, II thought
you said it was perfectly safe to go
up in that old elevator?"
WELL" replied the elevator man, $50
it was safe to go up. You see, the dan
gerous part Of it was comm down.
Philadelphia Press
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
Taking Papa Down.

First Daughter-Oh, papa. dear,
two young men we've met down here
have asked us &c marry them. Father
They'd better see me first. Second
Daughter-Oh. they've seen you. papa,
and they love us notwithstanding.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
A Fashion Note.

Doctor Ito female patient>-You've
tongue has a thick coat Patient lex
citedly)--Oh, doctor. do tell me how II
Ats!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
A Good Patient.

First Physician Has he got an
hereditary trouble? Second Physician
Yes. / hope to hand his case down
10 my son.+-Harper's Bazaar.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
Santa Claus
In Salt Lake
Where the Good Saint Got
the Surprise of
His Life.

TITO thrifty Norman household came the
patron saint Of Yule:
He was putting like an engine. he was
L laden like mule,
For he knew a row of stockings such as nowhere
else is seen
Would be yawning there before him in the home
Of Elder Green.
So he showed his pack ahead Of him and started
down the hue,
While he muttered, This is something that
hate ike smoke to do"
Then he followed with reluctance through the
Smooty, smudgy air,
Quickly landing where the hosiery was hung in
many pair.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20

else's head instead of ones oWs.-
Bchopenhauer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.


West Fifth street. Services every Sunday
at l0:45 a. 10. and 1880 o. N. Sabbath School,
at 1900 n. Epworth lie s;p9 81 b:}i D. m
All ara invited.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20

1t Is well for one to know more than
he says.-Plautus.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20

Don't Let the MistIet0e Drop.
1t is very unlucky if the mistletoe
should fall from the place where 1t has
been hung up.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
c. ST.. 2. NJ. & O. Ry.

PASSENGER TRAINS:
SOUTH NORTH
$500 "A. III. daily 1885 a. m. daily
II a m eXSnn0ay 40 pm. eXSnn6sp
+:,0s IN. daily 30 NJ. exSundmy
$3.50 p. nj. daily 5:l5 pm. Sunday Only
9:47 u m. daily
*Connect at AshlarG Junction with abf6
bound trains. =, unnects al Ashland June--
ton for ST. Paul or Chirago 3Connect ass
ashland with Northwestern train foge
Chicago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-12-20
City Officers.
School Roards,

L.. NJ, CiausAn pre- IL. x y. Iinri'itr
Secretary; 4. Il. ktnaeid W. president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12


sun Dus
home
of
build homes
aroundy are maxim
-. .rrav
want e a Westa"n
rom the sound o the
A
~ good
everalco mpletey nodern sh $310o
Lookup MI. Lyueo the
on G. D. St,
AGENCY
Agen
e
IND TEL. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
Christmas and New Years Holiday
T2ataS-GaufR Fee

Tickets on sale (without regard to
distance linit) to all points on the A T.
& S. F. Ry., also to points on connecting
lines in the following states: Arkansas,
Colorado. Indian Territory, Kansas,
Minnesota Missouri. Nebraska, New
Wexico North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tex
as and Wisconsin at rate of one and
one-third fare for the round trip. Tick
cts on sale December 20, q, %. %, "a, %.
90 90 81 and January l. Final limit re-
burning January Z, 1907. 7. L. King
Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12


Mrs. NJ f Rigby entertained in
formally yesterday afternoon for her
sister, Mrs. A. D. Redenbaugh of Mani
tou, Colo. The friends asked to meet
here were Mrs. Ralph Clauser, Mrs
Charles Rice. Mrs. Ramsbarger, Mrs
Elmer Reynon, Mrs. Lyman and Mrs
J. D. McInnis of Kansas City, Mrs. A
A. HAYES, Mrs. Emmett Rigby. Mrs
Frank StraWn, Mrs. William Whitner
Miss Julia Whitmer, Mrs. G. Lux
Mrs. Will Murphy, Mrs. Eyarrs, mrs
e C. Fox. Mrs J. w. Woodding. Mrs
w. E. Heatherly, Mrs. Fred Norris,
Mrs. Albert Green, Mrs. Frank Blanch,
Mrs. A. T Lucas, Mrs. n. j. Petro,
Mrs Will Berry, Mrs. G. F. Givens'
Mrs. COckrell, Mrs. George McCoy'
Mrs. Carlton Sawin, Mrs George U
stone. Miss Aline Lamys Mrs John J.
Green. Mrs. w. o. Rigby-
Pittsburg Headlight: At a quiet
wedding Saturday afternoon at the
home Of the bride in this city, Miss
Clara Smith, daughter Of Mr.. and M
HA Smith of S04 South Catalpa
evenue. was married to MI: George
Frederick Wolfe of Topeka, KAN IN
marriage was attended by only the
most intimate friends of the BRIDE MISS
Smith is a graduate OF Drury coHeSe
and of the school of oratory OF the
Chicago university. Mr.. Wolfe Is a
Young widower, with two children, and
is agent for the National Cash Register
company. They left Saturday night 1ol
St Louis on a wedding trip.
ottawa Republic: The wedding 81
DR.. Josaphyne r. Eshom and Dr
George w. Davis. which has been q
much interest to many Ottawa friends
was quietly celebrated last evening q
the residence of DR.. Davis at Seventh
and Beach streets. The ceremony was
performed at six o'clock by Rev. j. r
Jenness, pastor Of the First Method1sl
Episcopal church. The bride was be-
comingly gowned in her graduation
dress of white habutai silk. the wais
trimmed with z. yoke of white SILK pat
tenburg and point lace, and the Skin
made entrain, was trimmed WITT
hounces of accordeons plated chiffon
She wore a full length tulle veil helc
lin place with a wreath of bride S roses
and carried a bouquet of the same
/ flowers. Following the congratula
| lions dinner was served, the table be
/ ing decorated with smilax and roses
Those present were Rev. and Mrs J
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Washington, Dec. 12.-Christmass
boxes and parcels for enlisted men OF
the navy serving in Cuban waters will
he deIivered without cost if they are
addressed in charge of the depot quar-
termaster, Newport News, Va All
such packages should be distinctly ad-
dressed and plainly marked "Cnrlst-
mas package. Similar arrangements
were made for the Philippine service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
rFAT, ESTATE TRANSFERS


ID. Pears and wife to J. T. Arnold
lots Ssl ard 8 Madison st. BLK r.. :
e. A. Taylor and husband to l. NJ
TAYLOR. pt n W. 4 2S-11-16, acres
r. c. Bradshaw to J. w Jones, lois
444 and IS Woodland ave, j. Norton 5 80
n NJ. Pomeroy and wife to c. F.
Dnnav1av lois 1875 and 20 Lincoln
St, White Oak Grove sub -..,.,,.: %
J. r. Melton and wife to G. L. MILL ~
ken, n W. Il n. e. Il 1I-12-11- ,.-- l'ou
u n. Robinson and wife fe 70 s,,b a, I. a
II. Morehead and husband to T. "a.
Johnston, lots 2210-l2 ana "A Adams
st., also IA lots on Massachusetts
ave, Johnston's add ..-...-.
The international Imp Co TO v 4
Smith and husband, lot % and pit.
lot 81 Fifteenth St, stones sub,
G. Horton and wife to J. NJ. john
ston n W. 4 n. W. II S-12-16. -
D; H; Johnston and " wifs to soia s. H. 4
L. D. Colvin and wife to H: NJ; John
ston, pit. n: W Z n; W. q S-l2-l6r-
E s. Waddeu to F. NJ Riddle ct all :.
lot 3S3 Taylor stu. %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
cARpEr cIEANTNG.

~---~---~-~~---~o--~-~>
WE CLEAN, sconr, reft. sew and lay
x1o,,r ,arDets in a WOrkmanlflke manner,
and our prices are right. Let us figure.
RITcSS MADE from your old WORKOUT car
nets Write for price list call up phone
z21 o. Mccormick Rug Factory and Car
net Cleaning Works. So Van Buren, st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
EREE DIsPENsARY.


MONROE ST. FREE DISPENSARY-
202 Monroe ct. Conducted by regular
r,-actfcing uhysicfanx and surgeons. Med
scsi service free. Medicine free In some
eases Office hours TO . .: m Cats
answered night OF day Ind tel az
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

CreenWood Ind, Dec. l2.-Ihe
vegetable canning factory of J. r. Polk
&, Co. burned today. The loss is esti-
mated at 100000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

heart Of this town was swept last night
bv a fire which destroyed ten buildings
ut a loss of $4,000 TO 100000. Dyna-
mite had to be used twice to check the
spread
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
DTvTNE SCIENCE TEACHING.

-~-~-~--~------~-~-----~-~-
From Sacramento. San Francisco, Oak
ra1d and Denver colleges. Call and see
me All welcome So Quincy. Mrs.
Cummings, teacher and healer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. E w. Hughes entertain
ed these guests informally last night:
DR.. and Mrs. F. J. Lynch. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. p. Clevenger. Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur
T. Greer. Mrs. Beardsley, Mr.. and Mrs
Travis, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Pribble.
Mr.. and Mrs d. 3. Johnson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Q. B. Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
lett, Mr. and Mrs. W. A Powers. MIS-
NJ M Hale Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. I. B. Brown. Mrs Laura
G. Henry, Misses Georgia Henry, Esther
Lynch, Gertrude Clevenger, Miriam
Foster, and Lillian Hale. Mr.. George
Beardsley, Mr.. Leland Brown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
BAKERY.

~~-~-~~~-~-~---~~ ~-><~--->---~~-~-~~-~
WATCH our window for. new and I'D to
date pa stery. Something that is tooth
some Our ROLES are the finest and
our bread is as good as the best Ideal
Bakery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Mrs. Frank P. MacLennan enter
tanned the Ladies Music club this
afternoon at her house. 1919 Topeka
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

You will have to hurry if you get
those photos for Xmas. Lutes, 511
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
LEGAL.

State Of Kansas. Shawnee county. SIS.
IN the matter eof the estate OF Henry X.
Winans, late of Shawnee county, Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is hereby given, that on the 26th
day of November, A. D. 1906, the under
signed was, by the probate court of
Shawnee county. Kansas, duly appointed
and qualified as administrator of the
estate Of Henry Wfnans, late of Shawnee
county. deceased. All parties interested
in said estate will take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
HENRY EDGAR WINANS,
AdministratOr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

No. s1o-Passcnger to TT Scott...-2sN pm
NO 692-Freignt TAP an
Nh s09-PasBenEer from TT seott,41:& pm.
NO Rg1-Freight -...s. --s...-.~-.--b - Dun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Mrs. Norman Wear gave family
luncheon yesterday for Mrs. T. G.
Wear of Joplin. Missouri, and Mrs.
Paul Hudson of the City of Mexico
The table flowers were American
beauties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Mrs. Frederick W. Freeman enter
tanned the Duplicate Whist club at
cards and dinner at the Topeka club
yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

II they draw their conclusions logic
aliv from the successes and failures Of
their predecessors the next bunch of Wis
ting girls who go out looking" VIII go
wesf Instead of east. AS a rule To-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

The Topeka high school chapter of the
owl sorority will give their annual
dance at Steinberg's New Years eve.
Tnvitations will be issued the last of
this week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

peka girls have had better luck out
west than back east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Mrs. Charles Joslin and Mrs Franz
Sturges Will entertain next week m
honor of Miss Agnes Burdge-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Mrs. Lee Monroe and Miss Lenore
Monroe will be at home to their
friends on the first and third Mondays
Of each month in the afternoon and
evenings. Their first at home day viii
be Monday, December IT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

F. Jenness. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Kious,
MIR. Harris NJ Eshon of Topeka MISS
Irene Johnson and Miss Martha Oker-
berg Both the bride and groom are
we'll known as both have been prac-
ticing physicians. DR.. G. W. Davis has
resided here since 1903. coming from
ST. Louis He is now one of the most
successful and popular of Ottawa s
physicians. DR.. Josaphyne Davis came
here last July, having purchased Dr.
Moons practice. Previous to that
time she had Dracticed in Topeka
since her graduation in 1905. The
doctors will have their offices removed
to the new bungalow at seventh and
Main, which DR.. Davis has. been build
ing. where as soon as the house Is
completed they Will be at home to
their friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
NnrrcE o. APPOINTMENT.


~~-~~~-@-7-~-------7]1
known that my application is now on
file in the office of the probate court Of
Shawnee county, Kan, asking for per-
to law at No. 632 Kansas ave. in the
Second ward of the city of Topeka shaw
nee county, state of Kansas. Hearing is
SET for the 22nd day of December. 1906, at
a. m GEO ". STANSFIELD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

A Topeka girl has fur scarf which
cost fifteen or twenty dollars and with
which she was pretty wen contented
until a friend who had recently returned
from abroad said to her, Il have scarf
Just like yours which I bought in Nor
way for thirty cents-three skins at ten
cents each
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

ron sALr-rEar. ESTATE

A MARGIN on THE LOTS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

GROCERS.
Home rendered lard in our meat
market, per lb-...........-.. -l5c
Picked pigs feet. special to
morrow, per &c
Our homemade bread Is dedc-
ious and healthful
WHTTTELSEY
MERCANTILE COMPANY,
Corner Second and Madison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12

Mrs William Redwood Smith gave
her second informal afternoon today for
Mrs. Silas Porter of Kansas City, Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
PERSONAL.

SALVAR.
Call or write J. A. Policy, gen. agt., 1Os r:
Sth, A permanent and positive cure for all
blood diseases and consumption
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-12
soUTHBoUNn

--TsSOURI PACIFIC TINE TABT,W
DAILY Except Sunday1