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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
LOCAL MENTION.

The Mutual Ice & Cold Storage Co.
have storage room left for two thou
sand boxes of apples. Tel. $3.50.
Ed Zeigler, a Coffeyville attorney,
spent the day in Topeka on bushes
and visiting his daughter, Miss Marie,
who is a student at Washburn. Mr..
Zeigler is one of the oldest and best
known attorneys in Southern Kansas.
Dick Moon, Tobey Guy and Mary
Marshall were arrested last night for
being on the streets in a tipsy condi-
ton. They were all fined IS and costs.
Word has been received that 800
people are coming from Holton for
the Taft meeting and will bring with
them a band. Indications are that
there will be about fifteen or twenty
bands in Topeka on Saturday.
c. W. Hanchette has purchased
through C. G. Blakely & Co, for $4,000.
the fine house at the corner of Harri-
son and Fifteenth streets.
The new premier shape in which
Eagles Silver Statue is now offered is
the most popular cigar sold in Topeka.
You can secure them of all first-class
dealers at 10 cents EACH
There will be a meeting of the
BRYAN league Friday evening. October
.. 1908. at Democratic headquarters,
SIG Kansas avenue. There will be
speeches by prominent Democrats.
All are invited.
The huge board fence surrounding
the Jail yard is about to fall without
the aid of the prisoners and today ii
is being propped and will soon be re-
paired.
r. L. and T. c. Kirkpatrick have
purchased through c. G. Blakely & Co
the Jacob French farm, near Pauline
for $4,000.
Pleasure in every puff. The Big
Tromp cent cigar.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Snyder, of Oak
land. are the parents of boy, born al
noon today.
The Sunday school superintendent
of Topeka will hold a banquet at Gem
nell hall in the Central Y. NJ. c. A
building Friday evening at O'Clock
Every Sunday school in Topeka vii
be represented by two delegates. The
principal speaker of the evening viii
| be w. H. Rockefeller of Holton, who
| is one of the strongest Sunday schoo
| workers in the state of Kansas.
The annual conference of the col
ored Methodist Episcopal church o.
Kansas will be continued at the au
ditorium this evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
DRIEST ON RECORD.
Less Than a Quarter of an Inch of
Rain in September.

September broke all records at To-
peka for dryness, the total precipita-
ton, OLE of an inch being but one
fifteenth of the average amount and
but a third of the lowest amount ever
before recorded at Topeka. The only
days receiving a measurable amount
Of rain were the 3rd, 18th and 26th.
The average temperature, 70.6 de-
grees shows this to have been the
sixth warmest September on record.
on the 5th the highest temperature of
the month "a degrees, was reached
and from that date until the 26th,
the average temperature ranged from
degrees to 10 degrees above normal
each day. On the 26th the advance of
a cool wave struck Topeka and in one
hour, from . p. m, to p. m. the
temperature dropped IS degrees. on
the morning Of the 2Sth there was a
heavy frost with a minimum tempera-
ture of 35 degrees. A lower tempera-
ture than this has occurred but three
times during previous Septembers.
The end of the month was cool with
the temperature still below normal.
The prevailing wind was from the
south and the average hourly wind
velocity, &c miles an hour, was, with
one exception, the lightest wind
velocity recorded during the past IL
Septembers. The highest wind was
sc miles an hour from the northwest
on the 2Sth.
There was an unusual amount of
sunshine, 10 days being clear. 8
partly cloudy and 3 cloudy. During
three previous Septembers we have
had more clear days; viz, 1892. 1895
and 1897.
There were no thunderstorms dur
ing the month, but there were four
solar halos and one lunar halo and
the light of the Aurora Borealis was
seen on the evenings Of the % and
OQfh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs. Eleanor Nc
Donold. who died at the family home,
1928 Taylor street, Tuesday, at the age
of 60 years. will be held from the home
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock The
Rev. J. A. Renwick, former pastor OF
the United Brethren church, of which
Mrs. Mcdonald was a member, will
have charge of the funeral services,
which Will be followed by interment in
the Mount Hope cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. J. ] GRADER will
be held Friday afternoon from ths
family home. 615 North Van Buren,
street, at ? O'Clock, followed by a short
ceremony at the Evangelical Associa-
ton church, at the corner of Fourth
and Monroe streets. an hour later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
ALBERT GRIFFIN IS LOW.
Lying at Home Unconscious From
Kidney Trouble.

The condition of Albert Griffin, sec
rotary of the Topeka Typographical
union, who is seriously i'll at 9G6 Madi-
son street, remains unchanged. Mr..
Griffin is suffering from kidney trouble
and has been unconscious for the past
"a hours and small hopes are enter
tanned for his recovery. He is one of
the old residents of Topeka and has
been prominent in the political his
tory of the state and nation and is the
author of number of books of recog-
nized worth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
GIANTS WIN THE FIRST.

New York Nationals Beat Philadel-
phia 4 to 3.
Philadelphia, Oct. LIN the first
game of a double header here today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
MORE DURABLE
MANTLE DISCOVERED

Among the really noteworthy in
ventions of recent discovery, is the
Welsbach gas light. The Central
Cycle and Supply company. at ZIG
Kansas avenue, has recently con-
sumated a deal, whereby they acquire
the agency, both wholesale and retail,
for this wonderful new light
This light. which includes mantle,
burner and lamp, is the acme of per-
lection among gas fixtures and
wherever it has been used, it is
spoken of very highly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
KILLED ON ROCK ISLAND
Henry Forester, Hurt at Agenda. Dies
in Topeka Hospital.

Henry Forester, 43 years of age, a
section foreman living at Agenda,
Kan, who was brought to Stormont
hospital Wednesday suffering from in
juries received in the Rock Island
yards at that point. died last night and
the remains were shipped to his home
today A work train was in the yards
at the time of the accident which
caused the death of Mr.. Forester and
he was caught in such a way that he
was fatally injured He was brought
to the hospital in Topeka in the hope
of saving his life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01
THE HORSE HAD LoCKJAw.
A Case That Should Be Investigated
by Humane Society.

A long legged bony horse was tied to
telephone pole at the foot of Jefferson
street Wednesday morning and in the
evening it was in the same position but
not in the same condition
Neighbors called the police and after an
investigation II was seen that the horse
had a severe case of the lockjaw and was
doomed to die in few hours A shot from
a policeman's pistol ended tht suffering
and the horse was hauled away TO the
dump.
No one knows who was the guilty per-
SON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01

night meeting will be at Wichita. and
Wichita is making preparations to en-
terrain Hughes. The Wichita people
saw they will have a bigger meeting
for Hughes than Topeka has for Taft
on October 3.
From wichita, Governor Hughes
will go to Chillicothe. Mo-, on the
morning of October 8, but his stop
ping places have not been fully
arranged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01

The Coat illustrated is of
back kersey finished thibe
So inches long, serni-fittinG.
Sizes SO and 80. A GO
$1,000 value for. -. DO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-01

between the New York Giants and
Philadelphia, Mathewson and Corri-
gon We're the opposing pitchers. Be
fore the end of the first inning Richie
was substituted for Corrigon.
'-c~rr innings: KE q
New York ............3 o o 0 o @ o.
Philadelphia ....-....2 90 600 O-3 10
Observation-Disclosures and Needham
Corregan, Richie and Doom.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14
CHAPEL HILL.


Chapel, Hill, April 14.-The rain
is very beneficial to crops and gar
dens throughout our vicinity
Mesdames Buck Farrar and Ford
Johnson were shopping in Waxaha-
chic one day last week
Billie Clopton and family visited
Frank Farrar and family Sunday.
As we are an admirer of fine
chickens and fine hogs we can't re-
frain from making mention of Mrs
Mamie Clopton's fine brood of Rhode
Island Red chickens and F. F. Far
rar's bunch of pigs consisting of Po-
land China, Jersey. and 0. /. c.
breeds. When such industries find
more favor with our farmers, then,
and not until then, will we be able
to shake off the shackles of our sla-
very to king cotton and bid defiance
to the outlaw of commerce-the cot
ton gambler.
The Grady school closes Saturday
with a picnic and an Easter hunt,
The picnic will be held on Red Oak
creek Everybody invited
A moving picture show at the
school house last Friday night gave
us all an opportunity to take the
kids to see the sights. 1t was a
good show.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14
Home Mission Society.

The Home Mission Society, one of
the best organizations of the Metho-
dist church, met in regular monthly
session last Friday evening with fine
attendance. Having called the meet
ing to order the new president, Mrs.
Lee Penn, gave beautiful salutatory
thanking the membership for the
honor thus bestowed, complimented
the society on the work accomplish
ed and paid a glowing tribute to the
retired president.
The lesson was entered into with
much thought and interest. After
some discussion it was decided to
change the time of meetings from
the second Friday to the first Mon
day in each month. We expect in the
near future to give an entertainment
which will delight all, and we prom
Use the public generally an evening
of much pleasure. Press Reporter.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14
Itch! Itch! Itch!

Scratch! Scratch! Scratch! Eczema is mad
dening and the more you scratch the more
you itch. Your skin is on iire--your lips
and mouth are dry with the agony of it
your whole body is worn out with the con-
slant suffering-stop scratching-you can't
put out the fire with your finger nails.
Littell's Liquid Sulphur stops itching in
stantly and because of its wonderful pene-
trating qualities comes in direct contact
with and kills the germ that causes the dis
ease. 1t quickly relieves any skin disease
on earth Eczema, Psoriasis, Herpes,
letter, Shingles, Acne, Ringworm, Bar
ber's Itch, Itch, Poison Oak, Ivy Poison,
Erysipelas-all diseases of the skin or scalp
whether caused by heredity, contagion,
weather, chafng or impure blood.
1t is well known what perfect antisep-
tic and germicide sulphur is-all city health
departments tumigate houses where contag-
tagious disease has been, with sulphur. Lit
tells Liquid Sulphur is secret preparation
holding the sulphur in solution 50 thatit gets
right into the pores, enters the blood and
goes direct to the seat of the irritation or
disease. Look for the trademark picture
Of red devil. Sample bottle sent post paid
to any address for Zoe. Rhuma- Sulphur Co.
ST. Louis, Mo. Is
r. W. F'EARIS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
County, SIS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oat that
he is senior partner of the firm of F.
| j. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the city of Toledo, county and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
lars for each and every case of ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure. Frank j.
Cheney.
Sworn to before me and subscrib-
ed in my presence, this 9Th day of
december, A. d. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. X
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14

Don't forget to attend the three
plays in French, English and Ger
man and an operetta at Trinity to-
night. You will regret it if you miss
it. Admission 25 cents.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14

J. Houston Miller went to Gaines
Vile this morning to attend meet
ing of the Dallas presbytery.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14
r. W. FEAKIS.

DR.. Taylor, veterinary surgeon, has
just returned from Chicago, where
he took a post graduate course in
veterinary surgery and received a
diploma. DR.. Taylor is now located
at the PattonKennedy livery stable.
and is prepared to answer all calls
for his services. d22w13
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LOCAL NEWS. .

4ee>e~ >>4~~
Montgomery, photographer. tt
f. s. Cronk & Co., sell roofing
cheap. If
Be sure and hear the song at the
Empire. 8
You can get your meal tickets at
the Wyatt house. tt
See II. ID. McCombs for Fire and
Tornado Insurance. If
Lawn hose of all kinds. VIII
Moore Hardware Co. If
VIII Moore Hardware Co., for
screen wire and doors. If
Buy your pumps from F. S. Cronk
Co. All kinds. Prices way" down If
Grass is coming. Better get lawn
Mower. VIII Moore Hardware Co. If
Eighteen rolls of toilet paper and
holder for 81 at F. S. Cronk Co. If
Buy your floor oil from F. S.
Cronk Co., and keep down the dust
Don't miss seeing that beautiful
picture at the Empire. Very interest
ing.
For the best and up-to-date photos
see Mrs. c. f. Jackson, the photog-
rapher. If
One of the very latest pictures at
the Empire: Washington at Valley
Forge" s
When you need a plumber, call
phones "a. If
Ice cream Csc per quart. Anything
from half gallon up delivered. Both
phones. Eatitorium. If
Get that old setting hen busy on
Il of those Buff Orpington eggs. / 5
for $1,00. D. j. Melee. lip
Beauty and character are found
in the pictures made by Mrs. G. E.
Jackson, Photographer If
Insure your live stock in Legal
Reserve Co., pays cash upon receipt
of proof of loss. r. D. McCombs,
agent. If
An operetta and three comedies in
French, English and German at
Trinity Auditorium tonight. You are
invited to attend Admission %
cents.
Our cab is hooked up and ready
for you from 6 a. m. to 11:30 p. m.
We also meet all trains. Phone for
us. Number 49, Patton-Kennedy Liv-
cry Co. 9
Miss Dollie May Horton of Dallas,
district deputy for the Royal Neigh
bors, arrived in the city this morn
ing to meet with the Royal Neigh
bors camp Thursday.
Don't forget to attend the three
plays in French, English and Ger
man and an operetta at Trinity to-
night. You will regret it if you miss
1t. ADMISSION 20 cents.
We have an experienced baggage
man in charge of our baggage wag-
on who meets all trains. Phone us
your orders. We are always ready.
Phone 40. PattonKennedy Lumber
Co. 8
We are the only place in the city
that make and serve their own ice
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14
ERWIN < COOK
GENERAL CONTRACTORS AMI
UILDERS.-HOUSE PLANS
A SPECIALITY,

Manufacturers of planning mill
products of all kinds. A few days
more only for reduced prices on
house screens. Office at mill on
South Monroe street, near Katy
freight depot. S. w. Phone 400.
WAXAHACHIE planning MILL co
S. J. Erwin, Mgr.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14
PERSONALS.

| INoolNnLo.
| C. D. Pickett and Byron Glover
are in Ennis today.
T. S. Eaton was a passenger to
Ennis this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j, Barksdale
have gone to Dallas.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. /. Barksdale have
gone to Dallas today
Robert Burleson has returned
from trip to Arkansas.
Miss Rebecca Addison returned
this morning from Mansfield
vile this morning to attend a meet
ing of the Dallas presbytery
Rev. Leonard Gill left this morn
ing for Gainesville, where he will at
tend meeting of the Dallas Pres
bytery.
Chalmers Mcpherson, r. D. Nc
Combs. DR.. ], B. Matthews and Mr.
and Mrs. G. w. Gibson went to En-
mis- this morning to attend the dis
trict convention of Christian
churches.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14

Call and see our line of new iron
Hover reservoir vases for lawns
cemtery lots, etc, also a full line of
bouquet holders for graves. J. NJ.
Ioungblood & Go. S marble yard. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
County Announcements.

County Announcements.
All announcements under this
Esad are made subject to the action
Of the Democratic primary elections
In July.
For sheriff
HENRY FORBES.
For County Clerk
JOHN M. LOGGINS.
For County Attorney
CHARLEY PIPPEN.
]. A. LAWSON.
For County Collector
TOM FORREST.
GEO. f. SMITH.
L. l.. JETER.
GEO. G. SWEAT
For County Treasurer
WILL DAVIS
JOHN JOHNSTON. JR.
For Constable Precinct No. T.
J. ]. McCALPIN
For Justice Peace Precinct No. L.
NJ. H. FINCH.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14
SaIo.

capO.
For cleaning glassware, enamel
ware, silverware, brass, gold or any
other metal or earthware. f. S.
Cronk Co. If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14

cream, and absolutely know what
we serve without taking others
word for same. Eatitorium Ice Cream
Parlor. If
I. A. Ferris this morning present
ed the fire boys with a check for S25
as token of his appreciation of
their services in saving his building
from destruction on College street a
few nights ago.
The three comedies in French,
English and German and an operet-
ia will be given at the auditorium at
Trinity University tonight The street
cars will leave the square at 1880
O'Clock. All are invited to attend. Ad-
mission 25 cents.
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We have an experienced baggage
man in charge of our baggage wag-
on, who meets all trains. Phone us
your orders. We are always ready.
Phone 40. Patton-Kennedy Lumber
Co. 9
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-14

We are the only place in the city
that make and serve their own ice
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-06-11
HUSBAND LOST
Mrs. John Dittman Thinks He
May Be Here and Wants
"a to Come to Him.

Accompanying letter from. Mrs.
John Dittman, of Homestead, Pa, is
a picture Of herself and husband taxi
en- three years ago. when such thing
as separation was unknown toSthem.
But now she wants to know where
her husband is. He has been gone
from her for some time. She heard
he was working here in the tin plate
mills and boarding sometime ago
with a lady named Graft, who she
also heard died since. She states
that she and his aged mother are al
most heartbroken over his absence
from home and she asks the officers
to locate him and let her know but
not to tell him he Is wanted as she
Will come herself and surprise him.
So far the officers have been unable
to learn anything Of Dittman's where
abouts.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-06-11
BRANCH HOME
is Established at Elkins by the
West Virginia Humane
Society.

Robert n. Brown. secretary and
Held agent for the West Virginia HUI
name Society, was here Friday from
,Morgantown to consult with the local
agent. BENJAMIN Brown Stout, about
matters pertaining to the society and
Its work,
Mr.. Brown stated that the society
had Just taken charge of four orphans
at Monongah. rendered homeless by
the mine horror and that two or
three more will be taken in charge.
In speaking Of the work OF the So
ciety Mr.. Brown called attention to
the opening Of a branch home for
children at Elklns June /. A house
of eight rooms were secured and the
Elkins people are making donations
to maintain It. In the fall It is ex-
pected to have twelve room home.
The branch was established to relieve
tn pressure at the main home in
Wheeling. (.
Mr.. Brown says the society has
about rs children in charge now and
that since IL. began receiving children
in 1901. there have been more than
700 in Its charge.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-06-11
COURT RECONVENES
Chancery Orders Are Handed
Down and the Barnes
Case Argued.

The court court reconvened Satur-
day morning after a recess of few
days, with Judge Charles w. Lynch
sitting.
A number Of chancery orders hand
ed down will be entered on the re-
ports Of the court.
The mandatory injunction in the
case of Deison against Kyle, COM
polling him to remove at once a
fence across an alley, was not modi-
fed as asked for by the defendant.
The motion to set aside the YER
dict dn the case Of Arthur w. Barnes,
convicted of violation OF the pure
food law by selling impure meat, and
grant a new trial was argued.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-06-11
COUPLES ELOPE
FROM THE CITY
To Oakland, Md, Where They
Are Married-0ne Bride
Taken from Window.

A double elopement was made
public Monday night when two newly
married couples returned From Oak
land, on No. IS. The clippers were
Mr.. Sturgeon swiger and Miss Net
tie Hurst ands Mr.. Herbert Gebert
and Miss Sarah Henderson. and they
left the city on No. 3, Monday morn
ing.
In the case of the former couple
there was parental objection to the
match, and! in the latter the bride-to-
be was pirited through an upstairs
window by means OF ladder.
Mr.. swager isya clerk in his faith
er's store ut Point Comfort. His
brides mother Is dead and she has
made her homo with relatives at 1873
Dodge Court, where the copule will
remain for the present.
The other. bride is daughter of
Alonzo Henderson. Of Baltimore
street
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1908-06-11
REACHING THE 81 SPOT.
It Can Be Done, SO Scores Of Clarixs-
burg People Say.

To cure an aching back,
u The pains of rheumatism,
The tired-out feelings,
You must reach the spot-get at
the cause.
In most cases tits the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the
kidneys.
NJ. b. Mcmillan, living at 2O7
Bridge. street, Clarksburg, w. Va,
says: For number OF years |
suffered from rheumatism and kid
ney trouble, had sharp pains
across my back that caused me mis-
cry when STOPPING or lifting. Ny
kidneys were very much disordered,
.bein gtoo frequent In action and the
secretions were scanty. at times
there being almost a complete re-
tention. A neighbor advised me to
try Doan's Kidney Pills and pro-
cured box at Wells & Haymaker's
drug store. They restored the se-
.cretions to their natural condition
and banished the rheumatic pains.
| have not suffered Q sign Of kidney
trouble or fheumakiam sinca and
know that Doans Kidney Pills
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan's--
and take no other.