davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11

IEWELER2.

~~~S~-o-~~~~~~~-~~~--~-~~~
JAMES b. HAYDEN. JeweIer and Opti-
clan. Complete stock of watches. diaa-
nonds siiverware, etc. Eyes examined
and spectaclea properly fitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
LEGAL.
LEGAL.

Published in State Journal T.
CITY CLERKS NOTICE
"A,
ON lAa oE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
FOR sA1E-REAn ESTATE.
FOR sAnE-REAL ESTATE.


II acres room house. large barn
minutes drive to post
onceT Topeka.
Prce-$ Terms.
/ w.
FOX O. C. BLACK A COOK
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGES room modern cot
West SIDE for larger house farther out.
Address z. o. g. care State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
]. E. SHAF'FER.
10 East 9Th ST. Ind Phone 800

acres every foot the very best of rich
bottom land; does not overflow; ~ mlies
from business center OF Topekar = niue a1ps
ceIlent two story 8 room house, CELLAR,
well, cistern. large barn. All buildings
nearly new; fine large cherry orchard and
other fruit Last year the owner sold 5000
worth of fruit and vegetables from this
place 1t is one of the finest suburban
for a god farm within miles OF Iopeka'
Do not fail to see it. Price 5000 -,
ness center of Topeka, blocks from street
cars, ali fine bottom land. An excellent
f fTa5efs h 0orches cellar, gas fine shade.
Would make an excellent sanitar1um or
hospital. for rent at $iI.o9 per month, by
We have all kinds of farms and small
tracts, city and suburban property. We
the lowest rates
FOR sALE-six dwellings. one seven room.
one six room, two five room. two four
room dwellings on nm mon nt payment PLAN
Also want bid on 1853 vacant lots facing
on Seward avenue, within two blocks of
ne ToP PIX INVESTMENT LOAN co.
Phone 1907. 115 East 6th st.
Maxwell az Co.
room cottage. IL east front lots. walk
ing distance, all completely modern ex-
cept furnace. Built about years. Own
er says get best offer.
PRICE 5000.
room house, close TO cars. paved street,
fine lawn, good location, walking distance.
This place is completely modern, COM
bination lights, furnace and cistern. Built
last year.
PRICE S.. 700.
Near Iyashburn: Q rooms. connpletelv
modern. , east front lots, block to cars,
and paving.
PRICE s., 800
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
CITY PRECINCT coMMITTEEMEN.

CITY PRECINCT OONIM1I 7 ELs4114N'
First Ward-First Precinct
Geo. p. Ethel, S21 n. Monroe ST., Topeka.
First Ward-Second Precinct
First Ward-Third Precinct
First Ward-Fourth Precinct
Second Ward-First Precinct
Second Ward-Second Precinct
Second Ward-Third Precinct
Second Ward-Fourth Precinct
Second Ward-Fifth Precinct
Second Ward-Sixth Precinct
Third Ward-F'irst Precinct
Third Ward-Second Precinct
Third Ward-Third Precinct
Third Ward-Fourth Precinct
Fourth Ward-First Precinct
Fourth Ward-Second Precinct
Fourth Ward-Third Precinct
Fourth Ward-Fourth Precinct
Fifth Ward-Ffrst Precinct
Fifth Ward-Second Precinct
Fifth Ward-Third Precinct
W. H. Dutton, SD Chestnut st. Topeka
Sixth Ward-First Precinct
Sixth Ward-Second Precinct
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

Feb. 10, 'O9.
The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween J. c. Henderson and r. I. Wilcox,
doing business at 712 w. 18th. has been
dissolved. The business will be continued
by J. c. Henderson, who will pay all bills
and collect all accounts after this date.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
You will take notice that my petition
for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors,
according to law. at my drug store at No.
431 Holiday street, in the Second ward
of the city of Topeka. Shawnee county.
Kansas, is now on file in the office of
the probate judge of said county. and that
said petition will be heard before the pro-
bate judge of said county at his office in
the court house in the. city of Topeka on
Wednesday. the oath day Of February.
1903. at 10 o'clock a. m. H c. MARTIN.
Applicant.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You will take notice that my petition
for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors,
according to law. at my drug store at No.
coo West First St. in the Fourth ward OF
the city of Topeka, Shawnee county, Kan
sas, is now on file in the office of the pro-
bate judge OF said county, and that said
petition will be heard before the probate
Judge of said county at his OFFICE in the
court house in the city of Topeka on
Wednesday, the 10th day of March. 1903,
at 10 o'clock a.
JOHN w. TASSELL. Applicant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11

Published in The Topeka State Journa
February II, 1901 --
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
First published in The Topeka State
Journal February TO- 1901

Attest: c. B. BURGE, city Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
HA~sFr avn ~roWacp

~S~~~~SS-~ ~~~~~~~~~~
MERCHANTS TRANSFER g. STORAGE
goods. Tel. Iss. Clarence Skinner. 81
Quincy St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
Physicians AND SURGEONS.
Wrr nySp~~eaRv.

QUINCY STREET FREE DIsPENsARX.
81 Quincy 81. Conducted by regular
practicing physicians and surgeons. Med
zeal service free. Medicine free in some
cases. OFFICE hours to p. m. Calls
answered rfSht or dav IND phone 1851
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11

CHEAP AND CLOSE IN
West side, new room modern cottage
H. lots, only $500. Clearinghouse Realty
Co. sos Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11

First ward, Fir
Second precinct,
Third precinct.
Fourth precinct,
First precinct, {
Second precinct
Third precinct,
Fourth precinct
Fifth precinct, 5
Sixth precinct,
First precinct.
Second precinct,
Third precinct,
Fourth precinct
First precinct. ]
Second precinct,
Third precinct,
Fourth precinct,
First precinct, ]
Second precinct
Third precinct,
First precinct, s
Second precinct.
The polls will
Topeka, Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
SAFES.

CONTR ACTORS AND RTTTpERS.
NJ C. PLANK, gen. contractor, has an
office at 81 Kan. ave. Estimates cheer
fully given Ind. phone 1857 Bell 1920.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11

FOR SALE-Ny completely modern home
at 05 Huntoon st. Inquire on premises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-11
thirst published in The Topeka State
Journal February 3. 1901
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
of the
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK

CENTRAL NAIlONAL bANN
at Topeka in the state of Kensas.at the
close of business February s. 1903:
RESOURCES.
Evening star., 1909-04-18

that time he succeeded in confusing with my elder
brother
"Oh yes now know he said, yawning, when
his version of my identity began to percolate through
his befogged brain. You're the one that used to be
skinny Got heavy, haven't you? Livin in
of the big towns now, eh? Well, you're wearin' good
Clothes anyhow, if that means anythin'. Say those
clothes O. yours 'ud look good in cabinet picture.
I'm only chargin' two dozen for cabinets now,
and"
Oh, yes, came away from there very soon, too,
and without sitting standing for any Cabinets
Sc per dozen despite Masons approval Of my
rament And the clear sunshine of the spring
seemed even less bright when again l reached
the street
What Became of Them All
WEARY of the gloom of Man-st., l struck into
W of the side streets, residence street. |
family remembered nearly all the houses They all
looked to be sorey in need Of paint. After awhile
to well remembered r,-FTaSer's grocery
store Could it be possible that the old, old man,
tilted back in an armchair against the side of the
door and sound asleep of yore-coud it be possible
that he Old Man Fraser himself? Yes! stood
and looked at him for quite awhile as he slept on,
noddng his mouth wide open and his toothless gums
showing rather hideously. 1t Old Man Fraser
hinself-and he had seemed such old man to me
when / boyi
! made series of loud coughing noises, and Old
Man Fraser emerged from slumbeT. His jaw still
Continued page 10
Evening star., 1909-04-18

IlCIl We "CIC lilCSSCIlSSl MUD
more than a quarter of a
century ago. Have you got
me now!'
Bates looked puzzled in
a dreary sort of way Also,
he grinned. But the grin
didn't light up his face any.
1t was the dismalest grin l
ever saw.
Long time ago, twenty
five years." he said in a
dull, / wish this person
would go away from here
tone. Lot of messenger
boys coming and going here
all the time then" Then he
passed a hand over his griz-
zled chin. Seems to me
! do remember a chunky
sort of a kid of that name
that worked around here.
Called him Butch Cullen.
Are you Butch Cullen?"
Another little pleasurable
thrill, he remembered my
nickname! / hadn't heard
it during all the intervening
years.
That's who / am," said
/, chirking up a little. Per-
haps, l reflected, l should
get a cordial greeting and
have a good time in the
Evening star., 1909-04-18
In the Telegraph Office

salary, two and a half dol
lars a week. 1t had seemed
a mighty institution to me
then. But now! Look at it
However, l went in, cogi-
tating that a telegraph Of
flee ought to be a good
place in which to make in
quiries. A fat faced, sulky
looking boy (could | have
been like that?) shuffied
forward to receive me. /
stood at the receiving
counter-it was all one
inky, dirty counter-hesi-
tating.
Whatchoo want 7" in
quired the fat faced boy.
He might have taken it
for granted that / wanted
to send a telegram, any
how, l thought, and not
have addressed me SO
querulously.
Is the manager in,
SOM" | asked the boy. l
said son" because l
hoped he might relent and
be nice to me.
!" Nope, he's out in the
yard" replied the boy, ap-
parently not in the least
Modified by my wheedling
Evening star., 1909-04-18
Another Vain HOPE

a. ICSdiiCu Hllll, MIC
used to drive a very
shiny side-bar buggy
up to the fort of even
ings to listen to the
band concerts. Fir
tatiOus person, too. |
remembered, who used
to have a different girl
with him every time he
went a-driving in the
side-bar buggy. He
knew my folks. No
doubt he would remem-
Der me. l mounted the
dark, creaky stairway
and pushed into the re-
ception room.
A crumpled, soiled,
bald little old Man in
shirt sleeves-and the
shirt excessively soiled
slouched forward TO
meet me. He was
watery eyed and half
asleep. Apparently he
had been doing on a
lounge in the reception
room. There was a
mingled aroma of pho
tographic chemicals
and corncob pipe in
the place.
1t took me fifteen
minutes to identify my
self partially to Mr..
Mason. At the end Of
Evening star., 1909-04-18

John Bates looked not only as if he
hadn't the slightest idea on earth who
/ was, but that, in addition, he didn't
care hang He studied me without
the least sign of interest He viewed
me as you might view person you
knew to be confidence man or porch
climber. could feel the chill all through
me. He didn't even notice the hand
held out to him. Figuring that he
must be nearsighted or something, l
withdrew the hand.
mo, ] don't know you," said John
Bates then, apparently feeling that he
had to say something. WHO are you
and what do you want1"
why, my names Cullen said /,
not much of my expansiveness left aft
chill Queer you don't remember me
work with you here when we were me
Evening star., 1909-04-18

town of my boyhood in spite Of the bad beginning
"H'w're you?" said John Bates dryly without
holding out his hand big as ever, eh7 How YOU
maxim out? Well, I've got lot of work piled up
Some busy. Drop in sometime while you're here if
you feel like it when l amt busy"
A Bit of Happy Recollection
THAT was all came away from there But how
good it made me feel to remember, as did then
and there gloatingly remember; that when we were
messenger boys together John Bates and had often
fought out in the back yard of the dingy telegraph
Office, and that each and every occasion when we
had fought had licked the everlasting daylights
out of him, if his dad then manager of the
shop! How good that recollection did make me feel!
1t was only momentary good feeling, though.
Main-st too unspeakably measv to permit of my
feeling cheerful, while chershing justifable
gloat for any great length of time strolled along
Main-st closely scrutinizing the occasional folks
met, to if could recognize any of them /
couldn't And presently found that I'd have to
stop scrutinizng them, too; for two three sham
bling chaps, who yet had something vaguely, re-
motely familiar in their gait little trick of
carrying themselves, caught examining them
closely, and they gared at in indicating
them bridled visibly, and looked as if they were
about inquire of me, Say, whatchoo 1ookin' at
And so l stopped looking at anybody on Main-st
but just passed along that sad sad thoroughfare
wondering wondering wondering
Another Vain Hope
nH, there was Mason's Photographic studio The
~ selfsame old scrollwork showcase al the bottom
of the narrow stairway with sun faded specimens Of
"Cabinets-S2. per dozen tackled inside. re-
msmbered Mason very well-a dapper little man,
Evening star., 1909-04-18

me- Then l extracted from him the reluctant ad-
mission that the Mansion House still in opera
tion "Ain't punk as some of 'em, he added en-
couragngly And directing that my gear be sent
there, left him.
Main-st. and Its Denizens
nUT he had iolted me Somehow the spring sun
- shine didn't SO bright and warming as it
had seemed from the train window when quit the
disappointing depot and the still disappointing
baggage master and began to trudge up Main-st
Main-st! Was this Main-St, this narrow, muddy
unpaved rutty little thoroughfare. lined with dingy
two and three-stor shacks? Yes. it was Main-st
all right The shacks were my boy imagined palaces
of trade. 1t was very disconcertng. 1t was even
depressing.
/ trudged on examining the mean, tawdry little
signs above the entrances to the shack stores The
names did not scan famiiary. couldn't remember
any of them There seemed to be nobody on Main-st
Of whom could ask any questions, though it ten
o'clock in the morning; and ten A. NJ. is usually
teemed busy hour, isn't it? True, there were
loungers leaning gloomily against of the Mainst
groggeries. But they surveyed me with manifest
contempt from beneath the pulled forward brims of
their slouch hats and it plain that they regarded
me as an interloper Two or three of thern-I over
heard them mumbling facetiously to one another
regarded me as dude l hadn't heard that word
dude for long while, and reflected that the
vernacular.
In the telegraph Office
THEN reached the corner where the telegraph
office stood. / recognized it at once; but what
shrunken dilapidated shabby little telegraph Of
fee it wasi Back yonder in the dim '8o's had
worked there messenger boy for more than year
Evening star., 1909-04-18

leaving the hard far off for to deliver afoot
Certainly | remembered John Bates! And SO ne
was the manager in place of his father?
IF Mr.. Bates is out in the yard, son, wish you d
tell him there's somebody here wants to see him. l
said to the tat faced boy m hum de deor said
something to somebody out in the yard, and after
moments delay, John Bates the boy with whom |
had worked messenger way back yonder IN the
drnming years. shambled-in / recognized him at
once by his ratlke face He had three days growth
of grizzled whskers, and he unbrushed, untidy
looking Still, he of the companions of my
boyhood. / experienced a feeting feeling of cheer.
And Old John Bates
V/ELL, old John Bates!' l exclaimed, quite
W enthusiastically, you know-I bitterly
ashamed of my enthusiasm little later. How are
you, anyhow Haven't got the slightest idea on
Evening star., 1909-04-18
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR APRIL 10. 1909

tone "WhatchoO want ,"
What is the managers
name, my boy?" ! asked
him, persisting IN my at
tempt to win him But the
question had the effect only
of making him darkly sus-
picious of me.
His names Bates" he
mumbled, starting to re-
treat toward the shadowy
rear part of the dingy little
plant.
Not old Edward S.
Bates that used to be man
ager here more than a quar-
ter of a century ago? Is he
alive YETI" Yes, ! said
that to the fat faced boy,
entirely forgetting that he
was only about eleven years
old. But, you see, l was
sort of confused by the
things that were happening.
Names John Bates"
chopped the boy, stopping
in his retreat and viewing
me with round eyes of in
creasing suspicion.
Then, of course, | remem-
bered John Bates was the
son of the old manager of
the telegraph Office. He
had worked as a pampered
messenger around the tele-
graph Office during the
school vacations, and he'd
possessed a pony on which
he rode to deliver such mes
couoc &c he chose fn deliver
Evening star., 1909-04-18

still in my best apologetic
tone, Il used to live here
when 1 was a boy. But it's
been twenty-six years since
I've been here, and of course
l didn't know the Planters
House had been torn
down."
That, you understand,
was a fee1er. / wanted to
have him ask me who l was
and all that. l hoped that
his sourness would vanish,
and that he would begin to
take an interest in me But
he did nothing of the sort.
He appeared not to care a
fig who / was. He evinced
not the slightest curiosity
about me.
Well, where dye want
these traps to go?" he asked
me grumpily as he i'm
patiently jingled my bag
gage checks.
"Oh, any place. any
placei" ! replied confusedly
He had perturbed and dis
appointed me, and l wasn't
thinking of my baggage just
then. Naturally he con-
cluded that l was insane
In fact, he stepped back a
couple of PAGES, obviously
with the idea of removing
himself from the danger
zone.
There's a storage charge
on junk that's left kicking
around here" he informed
Evening star., 1909-04-18
And Old John Bates

you, anyhow? Haven't got the slightest idea o
rth h,.1ho / ha.1c q,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-14
SHERIFF s SALE.

No. 12,474-1n the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: Sidney L. Greenblatt W. Mrs.
Cornelia B. Walsh and Husband.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale
to me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit, from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
fsh, Louisiana, / have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction for cash,
according to law, without the benefit of
appraisement. at the principal front door
of the court house of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 80. 1909.
Lots ~ and 43 of the Koran Springs
tract in the City of Shreveport Caddo
Parish. Louisiana, as per map of said
subdivision in conveyance book 26, page
all, of the recorders office of Caddo
Parish, La, together with all buildings
and Improvements thereon.
The above property seized as belong
ing to the above defendants and to be
sold to satisfy the amount specified in
the said writ, say in the sum of $4,000,
with 8 per cent per annum interest
thereon from February 10, 1906, until
paid, and all costs of suit, including 10
per cent on said sum and interest as at
t,rney's fees.
J.P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian, Dec. "a. Sheriff
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-14
SUCCESSION SALE.

No. 12.4o2-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: Succession of Morris Brainerd.
BY virtue of commission to sell, to
me issued from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, in the above numbered
and entitled succession. l will offer for
sale at public auction, for cash, accord
ing to law, during the legal hours for
sales, at the principal front door of the
court house of Caddo Parish, La, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY a, 1000,
North half 81 west half of southeast
quarter of Sstion IA township ~ north,
range IS west, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
The above property to be sold as belong
ing to said succession, for cash. accord
ing to law. J. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheri ffand eff Oficio Auctioneer
: Caucasian, Dec. ~, 1903.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-14
BIDS FOR PARISH FISCAL
AcENCY

Sealed bids for the Fiscal Agency of
Caddo Parish will be received at the
office of the Police Jury until Thursday,
January ID, 1909, at 10 o'clock am. ),
when they will be opened by the Police
Jury.
Bidders will be required to state the
rate of interest they will allow and
charge and will be required to take care
of the outstanding certificates due on
tie court house ($3oooooo) at the
same rate of interest the parish is now
paying.
Bond will be required in the sum of
thirty thousand dollars ($3o,ooooo).
JULES DREYFUSS, Pres
A. L. DUR1NGER, Clerk.
Shreveport, La, Dec. 26, 1903.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-14
sHERrFFs SALE.

No. 12,5o6-In the First Juliciai Dis
triet Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: Mrs. E. K. Hollingsworth vs..
I. J. Rudy.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale to me issued in the above numbered
and entitled suit, from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, I have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction for cash
according to law, without the benefit of
appraisement, during the lcgol hours
Of sales, at the principal front door Of
the court house Of Caddo Parish, La ;,
on
SATURDAY, FEB. IS, 1909
Lots 2. 3, 4, S, s. ? and 8 in block 8 of
the J. N. Howell subdivision Of the
CITY of Shreveport. Caddo Parish, La.
together with all the buildings and i'm
pfovements thereon, being the same
property bought by the said Isaiah ].
Rudy from Mrs. NJ. J. Furman. The
above property seized as belonging to
the said defendants and to be sold to
satisfy the amount specified in the said
writ. say in the sum of $4,000 with 8
per cent per annum interest thereon
from August Is, A. D. 1907, until paid,
and al costs of suit. including 10 per
cent on said sum and interest as attor-
ney's fees. ]. r. FIOURNOY,
taacasfsa, Jan. ,. Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-14
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES FOR THE
FIFTH CIRCUIT AND IVES
TERN DISTRICT OF

LOUISIANA.
No. 387--In Equity: United States Of
America, Complainant. ". Charles
Dodd and the Central Coal and
Coke Company, Defendants.
On consideration of the bill Of COM
plant in this cause, and II appearing
that this suit has been commenced In
this court to enforce certain claims to
real property within the district where
this suit is brought, and that the fol-
lowing defendants therein are not in
habitants of, or are not found within
the district, where this suit is brought,
and have not voluntarily appeared. and
that their places of residence are un-
known, namely, Charles Dodd, and that
said defendants should be duly notified
of this action under the provisions OF
the statutes. p
1t is ordered that the said defendants,
and each Of them. do appear. plead. an
swcr or demur herein by the fourth
Monday. the z5th of February A. D.
1900 at Lake Charles, Louisiana, and
that this order be published once week
for six consecutive weeks in the eau
casian, newspaper of general circula-
ton, published in the City Of Shreve-
port, Louisiana.
January 4th, 1909.
ALECK BOARMAN,
y. S. Judge.
A true copy-Attcst:
LEROY B. GULOTTA,
Ian. ?, 1000. Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-14


ing so dete''N"irs and shall provide for
f'il'ng any i''ssble vacancy Or vacareies
among the 'i1u't'a',rs.
In testimony q TIE above articles OF
incorporation, IN the presence of the At
'eS'hs witnesses ana oe'"se me- notsry'
''e ABOVE haii'ea if''"'aofatoss nave
'e'e'hto SET 'ne'f names bons ana
pas>ee a' my o"'se IN INC '.Hy OF
- 10 '-', 20, .o'" way ~
N'' vEnc
,o,,,, =, 49,
'
" , ~ A''''
:" M " H'e'
0.te'.
w. IL. oN''EIN