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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26
HAD A JOLLY TIME.
Topeka Ellzs Give Little Folks a Rare
Treat.

The lodge room of the Topeka or
DER OF ElkS was turned over to the
poor children of the city from until
o O'Clock Christmas afternoon. For
crowded to capacity with little folks
who had learned that Santa Claus
would be present at the gathering.
-Four or five hundred OF the less ia
Vored children of Topeka today are
pratting of the good time they had
"at the EIks."
Many of the youngsters were ac-
companied by the mothers, who too
mas for which they longed, accepted
the invitation issued by the Elks.
There was a lively bunch of young
sters in the vicinity of the lodge quar-
tiers half an hour before. the doors
were thrown open to them and then
mysterious interior which none of
them had ever seen.
There were welcoming committees
of one and two at the entrance to
meet the youngsters and start them
up the wide staircase which led to
the, to them, enchanted chamber
There were dozens of Elks and their
wives on hand to look after the COM
fort and pleasures of the horde of lit
tie folks and they did their work we'll
One mother applied for admission
and with her she brought a family of
six children, the Oldest scarcely more
lLdu IIldI many years OF age. EVERY
thing was new to the little folks, as
well as their parents but the fun
commenced among the more daring
as soon as they were sure that they
were safely inside the building To
the credit of the mothers of the little
folks it must be said that without an
exception the youngsters showed indi-
cations of recent scourings. Though
the clothing of many of them was not
the best, they were all bright and
clean and a happier bunch of little
folks would have been hard to find.
Rev. j. H. Jones, pastor of the
First Unitarian church, delivered a
brief address and Miss Helen Hoga-
boom sang solo, but that was not
the supreme event of the afternoon to
them. Then came a recitation and
music followed, but that was not what
the youngsters were waiting for. Then
Johnnie Waters, some times called ].
@. Waters. in one of his numerous dis
gIIises. this time as Santa Claus. made
his appearance while an understudy
ratified a string of sleigh bells.
Santa Claus made brief talk ex-
planning the absence of his RENDERS
and administered a number of knocks
on other so called Santa Clauses who
were operating in Topeka. Then
came the distribution of fruits, can
dies and presents. The next hour or
so was taken up in comparing notes
and the boys left vowing that some
day they would join the ElSs, and per-
haps they will.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26

ject will be Many Traps" Dean Peck
is pastor of a great institutional church
in Denver known as the City Temple,
which in addition to it's regular church
work, runs hospital, a training school
for girls, a nursery and a kindergarten.
The church is the outgrowth of a
series of great meetings held in the
Haymarket theater which lasted with
out intermission for seven years, at
which thousands of men and women
professed conversion.
Dean Peck is a master in the bust
ness of holding these big mems meet
ings He is always in demand. He
was SO well liked in Kansas City last
year that they recalled him for a sec
ond address and his second address was
a third larger than his first.
The music tomorrow will be- in
charge of the NIodocs again. The doors
will open at 10 minutes of three
Tickets are free and can be obtained
at the Central Y. M c. A. or at the
Ma festic tomorrow or at the Cremerie
restaurant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26
FELL DOWN ELEVATOR SHAFT.
Little Willard Niccum of Topeka
Killed in St. Joseph.

Willard Niccum, the 8 year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Niccum of ST. Joseph,
died Thursday at the home of his par
ents in that city as the result of in
juries received the previous Monday.
Mrs. Niccum, accompanied by her little
son, We're shopping for Christmas and
were in one of the crowded stores when
the little fellow became separated from
his mother.
The elevator door had been left open
and seeing what appeared 30 him to be
an exit, he ran to it and before he
could be stopped by the frightened spec
tators plunged to the basement two
stories below. When picked up he was
found to have suffered a fractured skull
and numerous other injuries, and as a
result died Thursday. Mrs. Niccum is
a daughter of James Stephenson who
lives five miles southeast of Topeka and
the body of the little boy was taken
to the old homestead where the funeral
will be held Sunday afternoon at 1
O'Clock, followed by interment in the
Linn Creek cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26
FRUIT MEN TO MEET.
Annual Session to Be Held In Topeka
Next Week.

The programme of the forty-second
annual meeting of the Kansas s. ate
Horticultural society has been issued.
The sessions will be held in the Su-
preme court room Of the capitol at To-
peka. December 20, 80 and 81. In its
programme announcement the society
sends greeting to the state at large as
follows:
The yield of fruit has been more
bountifui this year than last. yet there
is much room for Improvement in our
horticult uraI harvests, both in quantity
and quality. Let US not give up striv-
ing for better results. Let US grasp
every opportunity for Improvement.
Come 20 our meetings, listen to the
papers, and lake part in the discus
sions. Nowhere else can you get the
practical horticultural knowledge to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26

be gained here. Come and give your
experience. If you have worked out
any horticultural problem, be ii large
or small, tell it at our gathering and
have ii recorded for the benefit OF
yourself, our society and future gene
rations.
EVERY paper on the programme Is
from one having practical knowledge
and experience on the subject present
ed. The programme has not been over
crowded, that there may be plenty OF
time for discussions.
"All who can are urged to bring or
forward fruit for exhibition"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26

lawyers in the case were in confer
ence today and it was said that no Of
fetal information of any kind would
be given out until the conclusion of
the meeting. According to reports in
liabilities will approximate $3,000,0O0.
None of the attorneys would discuss
the liabilities or assets however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26
Man and Woman right.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 26.-At
Ens1ey Mrs. Lavie, after seriously cut
ting J. w Griffith in the bs,1lst and
throat. was shot alRd instantly killed
by the man whose life she had at
tempted Mrs. Lavie was the prprie-
tress of he Steel City hotel in which
the trouble occurred and Griffith is
an employe of the Steel mill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26

New Orleans, La, Dec. 26.-Congress-
man Robert c. Davey of Louisiana,
died here today, after an illness of sew
eral months. Death was due to com
plication of diseases. He was born in
New Orleans in 1853, and was hrst
elected to the Fifty-third congress as a
Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26
HARGIS JURY HANGS.

Stood Nine for AcGuittal and Three
for Conviction.
Irvine, KY, Dec. 26.-The jury in the
case of Beach Hargis, charged with the
murder of his father, Judge James
Hargis, this afternoon reported their
inability to agree and were discharged.
The jury stood nine for acquittal and
three for conviction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26
Hear Dean Peck at Majestic sunda,
DaIzeu Out of the Race.

Pittsburg, Dec. 26.-Congressm
John DalzeH, who last week at Wash
ington announced his candidacy for
election by the next Pennsylvania
legislature to succeed Senator Knox,
when the latter resigns to enter the
Taft cabinet, today withdrew and
rendered his support to George T.
Oliver "a newspaper publisher of
Pittsburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26
DEAN PECK Is COMING.
VIII Speak at Majestic in Y. Nj. C. A.
Meeting Sunday.

The third of the series of great mems
meetings will be held at the Majestic
theater tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock. The speaker this week is Dean
A. c. Peck, of Denver Colo. His sub
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Word has been received in Topeka of
the death Of the infant son of DR.. and
Mrs. Stanton Winters, jr., of Port Ar
thur, Tex. The body will be brought to
Topeka for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26

The funeral of Samuel F. Wilson,
who died at his home in Granville
Thursday evening, was held from the
family home this afternoon followed by
interment in the Granville cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26

Charles. MCGEE. SO years of age. died
at his home. 612 Jackson street, Christ
mas day. The funeral services will be
held from PenwelPs undertaking rooms
Sunday afternoon at 8 O'Clock under
the auspices of Sloan lodge A. E. &
A NJ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26
FREE LECTURE
ON
Old Mexico

Mr.. Geo. Almond, formerly
CT Kansas City. Mo-, will deliv-
era free lecture on Mexico at
Exchange Hall. No. 119 West
Sixth St., on Monday evening,
Dec. %. at o'clock. Mr.. AL
mond has lived in Tropical
Mexico for ten years and has
been very successful in grow
ing the fruits and products of
that locality and is prepared to
give an interesting and instruc-
tive lecture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26
SLOAN Lodge No. 225

Sloan Lodge NO. 10
Will assembl at Masonic han at 2
D. IN. Sunday to attend the funeral OF
late Brother Chas. MCGEE. Full at
tendance requested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26

Word has been received In Topeka OF
the death of p. +. KistIer. father OF
Mrs ]. NJ. She1labarger who died at
his home in Coffeyville Thursday at the
age of 81 years. The body Will be
brought to Topeka for interment which
win follow the private funeral TO be
held at the home of Mrs. Shel1abarger.
122 West Fifth street, at $3.50 Sunday
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26

Hear DeanPeck at Majestic Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-26

Three or four times as many orders
are paid each day at the Topeka office
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25
MUST BELIEVE IT
When Wel-Knovyn Wausau People
Tell 1t So Plainly.

When public endorsement is made by
a representative citizen of Wausau the
proof is positive You must believe it
Read this testimony. Every backache
sufferer, every man, woman or child
with any kidney trouble will find profit
in the reading.
j F. Hoeue, of 113 South Seventh St,
Wausau, Wis, says : For several
years, attacks of kidney trouble and
backache, caused me a great deal of
suffering especially at night. | could
not sleep in any one position and often
rolled and tossed until L could endure
it no longer and had to get up and walk
the floor. Physicians seemed unable to
help me, and at length l was led TO try
Doan's Kidney Pills procuring them at
Albers' drug store. Soon after | began
using them the backache left and the
other symptoms of kidney trouble dis
appeared. | afterwards worked in one
of the compsny's saw mills, and though
exposed to rough weather the trouble
did not return" Statement made in
l9OS)
CONFIRMED BY MRS HoENE
Seven years later, March 18th, 1905,
Mrs. Hoene said: "Mr. Hoene is q
very healthy and hearty man today.
He has not been troubled in the past
seven years with his kidneys and /
think Doan's Kidney Pills made per-
manent cure"
For sale by all dealers Price 80 cents.
Foster Millburn CO., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25
Why James Lee Got Well.

Everybody in GAINESVILLE, o., knows
Mrs Mary Lee, of rural route g. She
writes "My husband, James Lee, firm
ly believes he owes his life to the use of
DR.. Kings New Discovery. His lungs
were-so severely affected that consump'
ton seemed inevitable, when a friend
recommended New Discovery. We tried
it, and its use has restored him to per-
feet health" Dr. Kings New Discov-
cry is the King of throat and lung rem
edies. For coughs and colds it has no
equal. The first dose gives relief. Try
it Sold under guarantee at w. w.
Albers drug store. SOC. and S1.0O.
Trial bottle free.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25
First publication Aug. 4, last Aug. IS.
Notice of Final Settlement and AS
signment.
State of Wisconsin, County Court for MarsthC
Comfy I'm Probate.

State of Wisconsin, County Court for Marathon
County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term
of the county court to be held in and for said
county, at the court house in the city of
Wausau, in said county, the second
Tuesday, (being the. eighth day of Sep
tember A d. 1898, at 10 o'clock q. M. the
following matters will be heard and considered:
The application of Auguste TTittin and Julius
Trittin, executors Of the will Of Herman Trittin,
deceased, late of the city of Wausau, in said
county, deceased. for the examination and allow
ance of their final account of their administra-
ton, and for the assignment of the residue of
the estate of said Herman Trittin, deceased. tn
such other persons as are by law entitled to the
same.
Dated August Let, 1908.
By order of the court
HENRY MILLER, County Judge.
NJ W. SWEET, Attorney for Executors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25

While Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup is especially recommended for
children, it is, of course, just as good
for adults. Children like to take it be-
cause it tastes nearly as good as maple
sugar. It's laxative principle drives the
cold from the system by gentle, nat
ural, yet copious action, of the bowels,
Sold by w. w. Albers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25
Does your back ache ? Do YOU bay

Does your back ache ? Do you have
sharp pains in the side and the small of
the back This is due, usually, to kid
ney trouble. Take DeWitts Kidney
and Bladder Pills. They will promptly
relieve weak back, backache, rheuma-
tic pains and all Kidney and Bladder
disorders. Sold and recommended by
w. w. Albers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25
A Sure Cure For ST. Wtus Dance.

"Clark's Nerve Tonic has been in use
so years and it has not failed to cure
case where the directions were faithfully
followed. 1t is equally effective in re-
lieving nervous prostration and extreme
nervousness, etc. Send all commun-
ications and mail orders direct to q. w.
Clark, 204 Jackson street, Wausau,
Wis. m22-n
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25
FIRE INSURANCE.

Kretlow & Lamont wish TO announce
that they are prepared to write IRE
insurance in approved stock companies
at reasonable rates. They also place
plate glass and boiler insurance and
surety bonds. First National Bank
building. Phone 1893. f2O-u
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25
LOW0RATES.
Wisconsin State Fair, Milwaukee,
Sept. Tip, 1908.

Sept. 7-12, 1908.
Tickets will be sold on sale via G. &
n. w. Ry., to Milwaukee and return
for this occasion-one and one half fare
for the round trip. For full particulars
regarding train service and dates of
sale, apply to any ticket agent. a25-2t
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25

Mershfield st. Paul,
dinneapolikand west
fSundays only,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25
First publication Aug. 4th, last Sept sth.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale.
State of Wisconsin, in Municipal Court, Mara
thon County.
GEORGE G. KNoLLER, Plaintiff. }

GEORGE G.. KNoLLER, Plaintiff.
VS..
NEWTON G. DoUGHERTY, Defendant
Notice is hereby given, That pursuant to and
by virtue of Judgment of foreclosure and sale
duly rendered in the above entitled action on
the Gath day of july A. d. 1907, and docketed in
the office of the clerk of the above named court
on the 18th day of July, A. d. 1907, l, Frank
O'Connor, sheriff in and for Marathon county,
will offer for sale and sell at public auction to
the highest bidder on the 18th day of September,
A D. 1908, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of that
day. at the west front door of the court house,
in the city of Wausau, said county and state
aforesaid, the following described premises
named in said Judgment, 80 much thereof as
may be sufficient to raise the amount due to the
plaintiff for principal interest aud COSTS includ-
Jog costs of sale, to-wit
The southwest quarter (sw14) of the northwest
quarter (nw14), the northwest quarter (nw14l of
the southwest quarter (swA), and the southwest
quarter (sw14) of the southeast quarter seq of
section thirty-two 1927, township twenty-six (26)
north, range six (6) east, Marathon county, Vie
consin.
Dated at Wausau, Wisconsin, this 9Oth day of
July, A. D. 1903. -
FRANK O'CONNOR.
Sheriff of Marathon county.
KREUTzER, BIRD, RosENBEBRY * OKoNEsKI,
Plaintiffs attorneys.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25
First publication Aug. Is, last Sept. s.


State of Wisconsin, County Court for Marathon
County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special term
of the county court, to be held in and for said
sa1. in said county on the third Tuesday, (being
the 18th day. of September, a. d. 1908, at ten
O'Clock a. M, the following matter will be
heard and considered:
The application of Charles Kiehl to admit to
probate the last will and testament Of Marie
Kiehl late of the town of HoltoD, in said
county, deceased, and for letters tsstamentsry
thereon to be issued to hsrles KiehI, of Athens,
Wisconsin.
Dated August 18th, 1908.
By order OF the court,
LEoE C.. MILLER, Register in Probate.
KREUTZER, BIRp, RosESBERRY & OKoSEsKI,
Attorneys.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25

There are many limitations of DeWitt's
Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve but just
one original. Nothing else is just as
good. Insist on DeWitt's. 1t is cleans
ing, cooling and soothing. Sold by w.
w. Albers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-25
First publication Aug 4, last Sept. 8.

Summons.
State of Wisconsin, in Municipal Court for
Marathon County.
WILLIAM soHoENEBERe, Plaintiff,
vs..
BEN JENsoN, Defendant.
The State of Wisconsin to the said defendant
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid;
and in case of your failure so to do, Judgment
will be rendered against you according to the
demand of the complaint, of which copy is
herewith served upon you.
NJ. W. SWEET,
Attorney for the Plaintiff.
p. o. Address-Waussu, Marathon Co., Wis
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-03
Harold Bauer.

When Harold Bauer. the pianist
plays here, March II, at the Keylor
Grand theater, local music patrons
will have the satisfaction of listening
to an artist who stands quite without
peer as master of the pianoforte.
Everywhere Bauer has been accorded
the heartiest commentator, and now,
at the height of his fame, it is doubt
full whether mis- popularity in this coun-
try, which he has toured four times is
not even greater than in Europe, where
he is recognized as a genius of the
foremost rank
Easternn critics have seldom eX-
hibited enthusiasm in more pro-
nounced degree than they have over
Bauer's performances. After the dry,
dangerous playing we have heard in
our concert halls" wrote Henry T.
Finck in the New York Post, "Mr
Bauer was as refreshing as a shower
bath in August
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-03
Sure to be Promoted.

A grizzled old colonel, who is a
veteran of the civil war and VINO has
since seen hard active service in sever
al Indian campaigns, the Arctic regions,
the Spanish war, and the Philippine
instruction, did not view with pleas
ure the recent promotions of younger
and almost unknown officers who were
jumped over his head. Strolling about
his camp in the PHILIPPINES one day
he came upon one of his officers fondl-
ing a monkey.
Colonel" said the officer, this is
the most remarkable, monkey I ever
saw. Why, he can take a stick and go
through the manual of arms almost as
we'll as one of the Soldiers"
Ssh" cautioned the colonel, glancing
about in great alarm. Don't tell any
body Supposing the War Department
heard of it? They'd make him a brig
adler general" - Everybody's Maya
zine. .-4.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-03
General Advertising.
Oklahoma Cities Already Feeling the
Pinch of Prohibition

That Oklahoma's troubles from the
adoption of a prohibition policy are
just beginning is brought out in the
following editorial in a recent issue of
the Shawnee, Ca, Herald:
."Our neighboring cities of Oklahoma
City and Guthrie are face to face with
the unpleasant proposition of an occu-
patton tax, and the temper of the bust
ness interests affected thereby is any
thing but cheerful and optimistic. We
do not blame the merchant or profess
sional man for objecting to this special
tax on enterprise and industry, for
the levy of an onerous burden of this
character is not only an unjust dis
elimination against the activity, energy
and progressive business spirit of the
town and in favor of the nom resident
property holder, corporations. office
holders, the idle rich and the shiftless
poor, but it is fiat confession of failure
on the part of cities to govern them
selves under the present extravagant
system of administration"
Had the cities in question the power
to raise a revenue from the saloons
there would be no need to resort to an
occupation tax. and the temper of the
business interests it is certain that no
more liquor would have been sold than
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-03
WOUND AROUND A DRUM
AND ESCAPES WITH LIE

GRANITE FALLS, March 3.-Chas.
Mexican, an operative in Chapple's
mill, was caught by the machinery,
Saturday afternoon and carried around
the drum several times. When released
it was found that his right ann was
broken above the elbow and both legs
fractured also above the knees.
He was placed on a handcar and was
taken to the hospital at Snohomish.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-03

Coupled with excellent prospects for
a bumper fruit and wheat crop. Walla
boom again this year, according to
contractors who say they have every
assurance that building operations will
be more extensive this year than for
several years past. A presidential year
may be a bad ,one for business, in some
localities, but not in Walla Walla, UNI
less Ell signs fail.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-03
TRUCK FARMING PAYS.
tSalem Statesman.)

Two persons engaged in truck gard
ening near Medford. Oregon. have
given out statement regarding the
cash receipts from their twenty acres
of land for about 10 montns and it
shows that they have reason to be
proud of their efforts. They claim that
they would not sell their farm at any
price. What they reported Is as fol-
lows: Here is the record from April
10. 1907. to January IL. 1908: Amount
OF garden truck sold, sa25o, alfalfa hay
sold and now on hand. 1920, and be-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-03-03

Cured by carrying the large number of
skilled mechanics required for the
complete and elaborate production,
have always figured against such a
policy.
Not even did Conreid or Savage at
tempt to carry complete production
of "Parsifal," when making their snort
tours; but Martin and Emery do.
The performance of 'Parsifar' will
be given at the Keylor Grand, Satur-
day, March Z.
1t should be remembered that the
hour of commencement is unusual. The
first curtain rises at 7:45 promptly. AS
the darkened auditorium prevents,
none can be seated during the action
of the play.