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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

1t is announced from Des Moines
that the state tax levy next year will
probably be 3.4 mills. The executive
council is still at work on the assess
ment Of railroads and other corpora
tons. The total amount of property
of all kinds to be assessed is known
practically at this time. The amount
to be raised by the state tax is $780,
600 and the levy necessary will be a
little less than 3.4 mills.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27
NOTES AND COMMENT.

Chicago biographers Of Mr.. Crane,
the new minister to China, candidly
admit he could not read celestial
laundry check at first sight. But he
can afford an interpreter.
The Cedar Falls Record points out
that the author of the Moon law plac-
ing limitation upon the number of
saloons is a Democrat. the senator
from Wapello county.
There are ten women among the
fifty commissioners that the govern
ment has sent out for the purpose of
studying the best methods OF educa-
ton in the different countries.
The report that William Jennings
Bryan signed the temperance pledge
at ST. Paul makes 1t appear to the
Waterloo Reporter that he will exploit
the prohibition party in the next cam
paign.
The Grinnell Register complains
that there is a marked resemblance
between the Dingley and the Payne
tariff bills "Of course there is,' re-
joins the Oskaloosa Herald, both are
Republican measures
1t is now said that the typhoid
epidemic at Boston was caused by
old potatoes thrown into the sea. The
incident reminds the Chicago Tribune
that every time Boston throws any
thing into the sea 1t makes trouble.
John Junkin, murderer of Clara Ro-
sen of Ottumwa, will not be executed
by Sheriff Jackson Of Wapello county,
where the crime was committed, but
must be hanged by Sheriff Clark of
Appanoose county. where he was tried
and convicted.
Former Governor Folk of Missouri
has returned to st. Louis from lee.
ture tour of three months, during
which he covered more than $4,000
miles, delivered 80 lectures and made
more than $4,000. He acted as his
own manager The ex-governor bad a
sliding scale for his lectures. For
some Of his talks he received 5000
each, for a few little under that
amount and for some more.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

Belgian postal authorities have
hit upon novel idea to facilitate the
work Of postal employees in that coun-
try. They propose that correspond
ents shall in future use red envelopes
for all letters to Brussels, yellow for
the country and green for abroad.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

Bank exchanges last week at all the
leading cities in the country amounted
to $2,727.2S0, $50, III per cent great
er than for the same week last year
and 17.3 per cent in excess of 1906.
Compared with last year, every city
outside Of New York, except Minneap-
oils, exhibits an increase.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

The Georgia legislature has passed
q law compelling hotels to furnish
each guest with mosquito bars. All
other bars are barred in that state.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

There are 500 inhabitants on the
Tonawanda Indian reservation in
western New York. Though divided
by clearly defined party lines into
Christians and pagans they retain in
common many of their ancestors
primitive customs, very conspicuous
custom being the annual corn drying
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27
Another Version.

AHOtHeF VEFSIon.
Maud Muller donned Bingham neat
One summers day
And went and raked the meadow sweet
With new mown hay.
The Judge passed in his touring car,
A fast machine;
And the meadow smelt OF tar
And gasoline.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

There is merit In the suggestion
that the Shah of Persia. with 400
wives on his hands and out of job
might do worse than start a laundry.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27
keokuk, Iowa ...... July q, 1909

A man OF science claims to have dis
covered the bacillus of beauty. Judged
by its "ravages," it must be exceeding
" rare.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

Man has burrowed in the earth like
q mole, raced like deer, swan like
fish, and now wants to fly like
bird. What next?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27
a chicago Clergyman. VISITING

A Chicago clergyman. visiting in
New York has caused the arrest there
of woman who, as he says. winked
at him on the street. The Council
Bluffs Nonpareil suggests by way CT
explanation that If she knew he was
from Chicago she probably thought
him university professor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27
A II ouul,t 10 Re.

Things would be greatly simplified
Il the man who is i'll would always
enjoy eating enough, and II the man
who is well could enjoy refraining
from eating too much.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27
Emcacious.

Chicago Tribune: The Big Dinner
is as good, if not better. as the Big
Stick.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27
Avoid nd.

Lincoln Journal: II you make a
business of counting trouble, you will
be married to it after while.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

The hook worm has been discovered
since then.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

There are ten women among the
fifty commissioners that the govern
ment has sent out for the purpose Of
studying the best methods OF educa-
ton in the different countries.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

Read The Daily Gate city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

SANDY, the Substitute. !" Roy Nor.
toms AWhistling Sandy makes q re-.
appearance in Red Book Magazine for
August. Edwin Il. sabin contributes
for August and Will Crawford illus
trates it. delightfully."- funny western
story entitled Cactus and Pink She
Stock
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27
TAG cuRReN M MAGAZINES.

The August Lippincott's marks the
600th appearance of that interesting
and popular monthly magazine
The cover Of August Ten Story Book
shows striking bathing girl diving
into the breakers. The issue Is rsplete
with short, snappy stories. especially
fitting for light summer reading, TO
the Victor the Spells, by Clinton Dan
Certified, leads the magazine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

Chicago biographers OF Mr.. Crane
the new minister to China, candidly
admit he could not read celestial
laundry check at first sight. But he
can afford an interpreter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

The August Outing Is refreshing
vacation and camping number. The
leading feature is The Ship Dwellers, !"
by Bigelow paine. The subtitle Is In
the Track OF the Innocents Abroad. |"
There are three good stories about
"Blount's Patrol" by Ralph D. Keefer:
Their House Boat Vacation" by
George Ethelbert Walsh; and THE
Test Of Code,'' NJ James Oliver Cur
wood
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-27

The Cedar Falls Record points out
that the author of the Moon law plac-
ing limitation upon the number of
saloons is a Democrat. the senator
from Wapello county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-30
News Notes and Personals.

Ralph Skinner of East IndianoIa has
returned from Syracuse, New York
where he has beer attending a nursery
mems convention.
Carl Hunt, a Santa F'e operator at
Williamsheld, Ill. is visiting relatives
here.
Elmer Forbes went to Russell yes
terday to work in the harvest fields.
Henry Davis returned yesterday to
his home in Granville after a visit
with relatives here.
1 will leave for California July on
a vacation. Be sure to take advant
age of the clearance sale now going
on at Mrs. Burgen's millinery parlors,
S33 North Kansas avenue. upstairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Wright of AL
void, Texas are expected to arrive this
week for a visit with their niece, Mrs
C. o. Burgen, of s3S North Kansas
avenue.
All who try Model bakery bread
sing its praise.
Mems canvas shoes 81, women's
canvas oxfords 75c. T. d. Joseph.
Miss Gala McDowefT has returned
from a visit in MarshalltoWn. Iowa.
The six months-old baby boy of Lon
Oswat of 1885 Central avenue is sick
with stomach trouble.
Herman Weston of Yates Center is
expected to arrive this week for a visit
at the home of ]. S. Cowan of 81S
Monroe street.
See C. D. Myers & Co. of S27 North
Kansas avenue for loans. real estate,
insurance and rentals in either North
or South Topeka.
Talcum powder at Lacey's drug
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FARMS
and
CITY PROPERTY


We offer three of the greatest bargains
in improved so acre farms ever offered in
the county. All three have choice loca-
lions, good soil, and first class improve
ments. Prices: S.. 200. $500 and $500. If
you are looking for a real bargain in
choice 50 acre farm. don't miss seeing
one OF all of these.
CHOICE RESIDENCE: New and very
pretty, room modern house in fine To-
cation on College Hill; oak finish, fine
bath. combination lights. large closets,
nicely decorated, IL lots, etc. In fact this
is a beauty and can be bought at a
bargain. Price s., 300.
WE LIST AND SELL FARMS AND
CITY PROPERTY AT THE REGULAR
COMMISSION OF 5 PER CENT ON
FIRST $1,000 AND 25k PER CENT ON
BALANCE WE DO THE BUSINESS.
l. S. LOVITT & SON.
531 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 1907.
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FOR SALE-At a bargain, suburban
home of 2is acres, nicely located on
Shorey macadam road; high ground,
room house, cemented cellar, fine water.
splendid shade, good barn, one block to
city limits Price s., $50. part cash. In
quire for Geo. Behl, one block north of
Shorey postoffiee.
FOR SALE-1306 North Taylor street, 3
lots room house, good condition, fine
shade. Rents IS. Price $500. 1. J. ketchum
& Co., Ind. 403. IKE
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

MISUNDERSTANDING clerks, CASH
1ers, credit men. knowledge is power;
why not strengthen yours by studying
law at home? Free tuition to a limited
number. 1. L. B. degree conferred. Write
Immediately. Box K. T.. State Journal.
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wANTED-sALEsNJEN

TRAVELLING statesmen earn 5000 to
$1,000 yearly. Write for free book. How
Statesmen Succeed" and secure position
as travelling salesman with reliable firm
Bradstreet System. Dept. 200 Rochester,
N. Y.
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spring of 1909 they are still an object
of wonder to the country at large.
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Section 2. After the publication OF this
ordinance. as provided by lew, the city
clerk shall transmit a certified copy of
the same to the county clerk of Shaw
nee County. Kansas, and said county clerk
assessed against each lot and piece of
ground described in section one of this
ordinance upon the tax rolls of said coun-
ty which said several amounts shall be
collected by the county treasurer of said
county as one tax in same manner as 9TH
er taxes and assessments are collected,
as provided by law.
Section 8. This ordinance shaH.Sa eff
feet and be. in force from and Tafter its
publication in the official city 2aper.
Approved, - -
a Iass5l . f IL cl ssyoF-
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DeCtdseu-
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Creditors and all other persons interested
notified that shall apply to the Probate
Court in and for said county, sitting at
the court house in the City of Topeka.
Shawnee County. Kansas, at 10 o'clock
A. M on the second day of August, A. d.
1909. being the first Monday of said
month, for full and final settlement OF
said estate.
My final account as administrator with
the will annexed and vouchers returned
said Probate court where the same may
be examined by all persons interested
therein.
HARRISON H. LEAVITT,
Administrator with the Will annexed OF
the Estate of Sylvanus L. Leavitt. De-
ceased.
Dated June Z, 1909.
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Baseball Phone.

The State Journal has a special
baseball telephone. For all baseball
Information scores. etc. call In
dependent phone No. S1S-
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
The State Of Kansas. Shawnee County, SIS.
In the Probate Court in and for Said
County.
In the matter of the estate of Lewis
Gutter
Creditors and all other persons interested
in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified
that I shall apply to the. Probate Court
in and for said County, sitting at the Court
House in the City of Topeka, Shawnee
County, Kansas, on the End day OF
August, A. D. 1909. at 10 o'clock a. m. 70;
a full and final settlement of said estate.
FREDERICK GUTTER, Executor.
Dated June "A, A. d. 1909.
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LEGAL.
trlrst published in The Topeka State
Journal June IA, 1901

y
TON OF BUSINESS COLLEGES FOB
PERMIT TO CANVASS III THE
STATE OF KANSAS.
Topeka, Kan May 6, 1909
Notlces Is hereby given that the follow
ing business colleges Cor commercial de-
par iinenls or other schools) have made
sappiicatioH to me for permit to canvass
~ ~ euS Slate of Kansas for the purpose
~ seiling tuition in advance and contract
t a OF securing notes for tuition from stu
uen.s oeIore their registration at the bus
lness coiieges (for commercial depart
HiSntsl herein named:
Kansas Commercial Business College,
Nebraska eeS' -s9s
Garden City Business College and Garden
KY Sehooi of Telegraphy. Garden City.
20 Topeka Business College. Topeka, Kan
II satisfactory proof is furnished that
IN any ol the above named colleges or COM
f ,s.Siai departments are incompetent to
44uIHisn such a course of instruction as
tsney advertise or that the moral surround
tHnSS VI the institution are not good,
S SlaI the premises are kept in an I'M
nesdilhy condition, or that the agents of
sehio INSTITUTIONS use Misrepresentation or
II atuoulent methods in securing contracts,
~ rotss. or cash from prospective students,
N N such case a permit will not be granted
~ such business colleges Cor commercial
E. T. FAIRCHILD,
state Superintendent of Public Instruction
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UNDERTAKING.

L. NJ. PENWELL. funeral director and
embalmer. First class service. reason
able prices. 81 Quincy ST Both phones 1sz
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Thirst published in The Topeka State
Journal Wednesday, June 80, 1907
IN THE COURT OF TOPEKA. CITY or
TOPEKA, SHAWNEE COUNTY. KAN
August R. Dick, Plaintiff VS. F. NJ Curtis,
Defendant No 61ss.
To F. NJ. Curtis: ~ u
You are hereby notified that you have
been sued in the above entitled Court in
an action wherein August r. Dick is
plaintiff ana you are the defendant, and
wherein Garnishnent Summons has been
issued and served on The Topeka Transfer
and Storage Company; The South Side
Pharmacy. VsaL. Beshears. Mgr; The
Arnold Drug Company; E. c. Arnold;
George Daniels; Frank Sims and A. F.
Gatlirl. garnishees, and unless you answer
plaintiffs Bill of Particulars. on or before
the 18th day Of August, 1909, judgment will
be taken against you for the sum of
$500 on account rendered, and said
Garnishees will be ordered to deliver what
ever property, moneys or credits, they
may have. belonging to you or in which
you may have an interest, into the hands
of the Court, and the same be ordered
sold and applied to the payment of said
Judgment as according to law in such
cases made and provided.
EDWIN D. McKEEVER.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Attest: E R. SIMON.
Judge of the Court of Topeka.
r. NJ LEE, Clerk.
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= SCH1fiIut, DeCedSed. NO. 5,3gU.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Creditors and all other persons interest
ed in the above entitled estate are hereby
notified that shall apply to the Probate
Court in and for said County, sitting at the
nee County, Kansas, at 10 o'clock A NJ,
on Tuesday, the 18th day of September.
1909. for a full and final settlement of
first Tuesday of the September term of
said court.
My final account as Administrative and
vouchers returned Herewith are now on
file in the office of said Probate Court
where the same may be examined by all
persons interested therin.
AMELIA K. SCHMIDT.
ADMINISTRATIVE of Said Estate.
Dated June 18th, 1909.
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Thirst published in The Topeka State
Journal Wednesday, June 16. 1901

STATE OF KANSAS. SHAWNEE
COUNTY, IS.
In the matter of the estate of George G.
White. late of Shawnee County, Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of June. A. D. 1909, the undersigned
was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee
County, Kansas, duly appointed Executor
of the estate of George c. White late of
Shawnee County, deceased An parties in
terested in said estate will take notice
and govern themslvs accordingly.
F. L. STEVENS, Executor.
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First published in The Topeka State
Journal Wednesday, June %, 1901
STATE OF KANSAS. SHAWNEE
CnTTNTV

COUNTY, S..
In the Matter of the Estate of Jacob P.
Wilt, late of Shawnee County, Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee
County, Kansas, duly appointed Admins
traitor with the will annexed of the estate
of Jacob p Wilt, late of Shawnee County,
deceased. All PARTIES Interested in said
estate will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly. w. H WILT,
Adrninistrator With the VIII Annexed.
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SIDE. RURAL HOMES ADDITION.
E. u of Tract No. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $50
w. " of Tract No. "a. Observation-Disclosures. $50
Part of n. w. Il, 1-12-15 beginning 10
# N and 1877 # W. of S. E. Cor. of
n. w. u; thence w. 100 #, N 225
IT, Z. 100 it, S. 225 fit. to begin
LOTS ON EUCLID AVENUE. NORTH
SIDE. COLLEGE PLACE ADDITION.
Lot NO. 3....a o-t0
Lot NO. 5......... ................-...--- go
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LEGAL.
=
Published In The Topeka State Journal
June 80, 1901
LEGAL.
ORDINANCE NO. 2958

AN ORDINANCE levying a special as
sessment upon certain lots and pieces Of
ground in the City of Topeka, Shawnee
County, Kansas. for the purpose of pay
Ing costs of the condemnation and APP
preparation of certain land for the pur-
pose of opening. widening and extending
Sixteenth Street from the west line of
Buchanan to the east line of West Street
IN said city as provided by Ordinance No.
1882, approved April 9, 1909
BE. 1T ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR
AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF
TOPEKA:
Section l. That for the purpose of pay
ing the amount of costs charged against
certain lots and pieces of ground. herein
after described. in the City of Topeka,
Shawnee County, Kansas. by reason of
the condemnation and appropriation of
certain land under and by virtue of Or
dlnance No. 1892, approved April 8. 1909,
for the purpose of opening, widening and
extending Sixteenth Street from the west
nne OF Buchanan Street to the east line
of West Street, there is hereby levied and
assessed against the several lots and
pieces of ground, hereinafter described. in
the benefit district created by said Or
dfnance No. 1882 the various sums set OPP
posite the said lots and pieces of ground
as follows toWit:
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RURAL HOMES ADDITION
n. 81 #, of S. 1-S Lot No. S..........s SO 90
S. 50 #. of Lot No: So. z 90
LOTS ON WEST STREET, WEST SIDE.
#. N. and 40 it. w. of S. F. Cor. of
4 Sec; thence w. 1877 TT, N. $50 #,
e. 157 #. S. $50 it. to beginning. .$26 90
LOTS ON WEST STREET. WEST SIDE.
Rural. HOMES ADDITION.
Part of N. E. u 1-12-15 beginning 100
#. N. and 40 # w. of S. E. Cor. of
N W. u; thence W. 157 it., N. 3715
it., E. 157 it.. s. 371k #. to beginning: $3.50
Part of N. w. Il 1-12-15 beginning 2271a
#, n. and 40 1T. W. of S. E. Cor. OF
N. w. 4; thence w. 157 TT. N. S71z
#. E. 157 TT, S. 371s #. to beginning. $3.50
Part of N w. Il 1-12-15 beginning 265
it N and 40 TT. w. of s. E. Cor. of
N. w. u; thence W. 257 fit. N. IS
# E. 257 #. s. 70 #. to beginning. .s2s %
LOTS ON WEST STREET. WEST SIDE,
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Published in The Topeka state Journal
Wednesday, June 9. 1901
O., Z; -, IeayItt Deceased,

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHAW
NEE COUNTY, KANSAS.
In the Matter of the Estate of sylvanus
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PATENTS.
J. A. ROSEN. patent attorney. s29 Kan
sas ave-. Topeka. KAN
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FREE DrsPENsARY.

QUINCY STREET FREE DIsPENsARY.
= 521 Quincy st. Conducted by regular
practicing physicians and surgeons. Med
ical service free. Medicine free in some
cases. Office hours to S p. m. Calls
answered night or day mi phone 1857.
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A confession; There's the seven-year
itch, and the money itch, and the itch
for the fist to fight; but the worst of
itches-and it doesn't bring riches-is
the itch of the hand 10 write.
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PAVING.

CAPITAL CITY VITRIFIED BRICK q
PAVING CO., PA E. 9Th ST. Mfgs. of
building. paving and sidewalk brick.
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JEWELLERS.
JAMES B. HAYDEN, Jeweler and Opti
cian Complete stock of watches. dia
monds. silverware. etc. Eyes examine,
and spectacles properly fitted
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Sing a song OF summer time, baseball
in full blast: Carter now is hitting
some. and we hope he'll last. When
the home team wins. the fans Will
surely shout: 1T will take a firemans
hose to put old Carter out."-Donated
with enthusiasm.
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First published in The Topeka State
Journal Wednesday, June 3, 1901

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHAW
NEE COUNTY, KANSAS.
In the Matter of the Estate of Frederick
G. Schmidt. Deceased. No $500.