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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
OLDEST PERSON m KANSAS.
Mrs. Sylvia Ray Claims to Have Lived
For 112 Years.

Garnett, Kan, June 5-Mrs. Sylvia
Ray is no doubt the oldest person liv-
ing in Kansas today. She was born in
Wait county. N. c., June 2, 1891 She
was born a slave and was a bond
woman until freed in 1865. She is
the mother of ten children. all born
in slavery and so far as she knows,
all dead but one son. William Ray,
with whom she lives in this city. Mrs.
John Tyler, a daughter, died last year.
For forty-two years Granny Ray
has been a resident of Garrett and
is known and respected by every old
citizen. She has been totally blind for
two years, but her mind is quite clear
and her memory good for one of her
age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05

Ada, Okla. June 5.-Daniel Serb.
ner. charged with completely in the
murder of Ezekiel Putnam at Allen,
Okla, last January, has been found
guilty of murder and sentenced to die
by a jury here. Before retiring to
deliberate, the entire jury kneIt in the
court room while one of their number
prayed for divine guidance and for
divine mercy for the defendant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
CAPTAIN CLAYTON AT TT. RILEY
Is Said to be Inspecting Waterworl1s
System at Post.

Junction City. Kan, June Capt.
P. B. Clayton, quartermaster's de-
partment. OF Washington, D. c., is at
Fort Riley and will spend several
day at the post on official business.
1t is said that the visit of Captain
Clayton is for the purpose of making
an examination of the waterworks
system, and that his report will de-
eide the extent of the new work to
be done on the plant.
The system at Fort Riley is not
large enough to supply the post, and
1t is said that the estimates for a new
system. which will no doubt be rec
commended, will be one of the 1arg-
est appropriations that has come to
Riley for some time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
City Association to Hold Spring Event
on Central Park Club Courts.

Beginning June 10th, the Topeka
City Lawn Tennis ssociation will
hold their spring tournament on the
fine new courts of the Central Park
Lawn Tennis club. The executive
committee of the association, compos-
ed of F. L. Campbell, representing
the Central Park club, w. B. Collin
son, and Tom Corwin of Skene's Park
club have charge of the tournament
A handsome trophy in the form of
a cup has been offered by Fullerton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
NEAR" RIOT AT LEAvENwoRTH.
Youth Offended Soldiers Wife and Is
Assaulted for His Act.

Leavenworth. Kan, June 5.-A
demonstration by large number of
soldiers attending a street fair was
only prevented by the armed guards
of the special patrol from Fort Leaven-
worth when Lieutenant c. F. Hamilton
was taken into custody by a police
man for striking youth who offered
offense to Mrs. Hamilton. The SOL
diers shouted that they would rescue
their officer.
The officer and boy were later re-
leased at the police station. A crowd
of many hundreds of people surround.
ed the police station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
BUTLER COUNTY LAND SELLS.
Farm in the Walnut Valley Brought
S1S7.5O an Acre

FL Dorado, Kan. June Eighty
acres of first class bottom land on
the west branch of the Walnut.
mile north of town. sold for s137.50
per acre, this week. AS a cash in
vestment it is worth 5000 an acre as
it will pay ten per cent clear mon
ey on that sum.
Nothing beats a good Kansas farm
for a permanent home a comfortable
promising a straighter, shorter and
surer route to glory than from any
other of earth's habitations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
BARRED WIRE CUT HIS THROAT.
When Found by Rural Mail Carrier
He Was Dead.

Abilene, Kan, June John Wo-
mfchili, ST., farmer of South Dick
inson, having lived near Carlton for
several years, was killed in runaway
near his home. The team ran into
barbed wire fence and he was
caught by the wire and his throat
cut.
He was on his way to the cream
cry when it happened. He was dead
when found by the mail carrier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
An old MINNEAPOLIS Pioneer Dead.

Minneapolis, Kan, June 5.-Anoth-
err sad death has occurred in our city.
After three years of battling with
Brights disease E. A. Blake passed
He was laid away by six intimate
friends Messrs. Babcock Gentry,
Gary, Boner. Haley and Burger in
Highland cemetery. His daughter,
Mrs. ]. H. Ward arrived just in time
to see him laid away. Mr., Blake was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05

born in Rockton. winnebago. county,
Illinois, July 26th 1849; was married
in 1876 and came to Kansas in 1878.
where he with his wife and children
have since lived There were four
children, two girls and two boys, the
youngest a boy now in his 18th year.
The Oldest daughter died nine years
ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
SCALDED BY BOILING COFFEE.
Two-Year- Old Boy Pulled Pot of
LIQUID From Stove.

Salina, Kan, June 5-The 2-year-
old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Colt
berg, who reside just east of Salina
near the brick plant, was severely
burned by hot coffee. His neck. arms
and shoulders were badly scalded.
While his mother was out of the
kitchen, the youngster pulled the cof-
fee pot off the stove. 1t upset, throw
ing the liquid over him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05

Murdoch street, Wichita, met with an
accident which nearly cost him his
life. One of the heavy drums on which
the elevator cables are wound, sud
denly split in half and the man was
struck on the head by a portion
weighing at least 100 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
MAY ERECT A MONUMENT.
Old Soldiers in Lincoln County Would
Honor Their Comrades.

Lincoln, Kan, June 5-A move
ment has been started among the old
army comrades here to erect a mon
ument in memory of the old soldiers,
dead and living, in Lincoln county,
and place it in position in the GEM
etery here. Generous contributions
have been pledged by many of the
old comrades, as well as from a large
number of citizens.
The old soldiers confidently expect
the movement to succeed, and that
the dedication will take place Dec
grafton Day, 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
DR. M. M. sTOLz Is REELECTED
Trustees of Wesleyan University Hold
a Harmonious Meeting

meeting of the board of trustees of
the Kansas Wesleyan university clos
ed after the board had adopted a new
constitution.
For the twelfth consecutive time
DR.. NJ. NJ. Stolz was reelected presf-
dent of the board of trustees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
ANOTHER SUSPECT ARRESTED.
G. w. Boyle, Suspected of Topeka Mail
RObberies, in Jail. .-..

Leavenworth, Kan, June Sc. w.
Boyle, who came to this place with a
travelling show company, has been ar
rested by secret service agents. 1t is
alleged he was implicated in the rob-
bling of a mail pouch at Topeka re-
Gently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
Commercial Hotel Changes Hands.

Clay Center, Kan. June 5-The
Commercial Hotel has undergone an
other change in ownership, E. L. Cum
mings. who recently succeeded Sam
Halpeny as proprietor. selling his in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05

charge of the hotel. Mr.. White IL
from Leonardville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-05
100 Pound weight hit Him on

100 Pound weight hit HIM ON Heau'
Hutchinson. Kan. June 5.-While
installing a new electrical machine in
connection with an elevator at the
Hutchinson Produce company, A. T.
Hill, 43 years old. who lives at S15
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
ANsoNIA DRUGGISTS
May Decide to Close Stores All Day
 Sunhay.

The Sunday closing crusade inaugu- rated a couple of weeks ago in Anso- mia is said to have affected the receipts of druggists to such an extent that there is talk of closing up entirely. Most of the drug stores found the sale of cigars, candy and toilet articles quite a profitable part of their Sun day trade. Combined with the sale of drugs. it made it worth while to keep open. Since the cigar, confectionery and other stores closed and the drug gists stopped the sale of everything excepting drugs, the receipts have been much smaller Both the drug store proprietors and their, clerks would en- joy Sundays off and there is said to be a movement on foot to close every drug store in the city all day Sundays. This would undoubtedly work incon- venience. especially to people having prescriptions which they desired filled. says the Sentinel
 There is also talk among the news dealers to cut out Sunday papers and make the town truly tight on the Sab bath. There is considerable kicking al- ready over the closing of cigar and confectionery stores, and if the drug gists and newSdealers decide to give up business on that day, the howl is likely to become general. The past two Sundays the closing law has been pret- ty generally observed and while there are reports that some of the stores did little business on the quiet last Sun day, there was very little doing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
WASHINGTON COUNTY,R.
HoPKINToN
One Hundred and Eight Hunters Li- oenses Issued This Year-christnna Exercises-The Taxation Question.

Richard B. Wheeler and children of North Stonington, Conn, called on friends in town Sunday. He shipped carload of fine cattle to Boston last week
 Notices are posted for a special tax payers town meeting to consider the question of exempting from taxation for period of ten years persons or corporations who shall invest in any industry in town, not in competition with any industry now established in town. the amount of $25,000 over and above the present tax valuation of the real estate on which they may locate
 One hundred and eight hunters li- censes have been issued in Hopkinton town clerks office this year. As li- censes terminate December 31 it is not probable that any more will be issued in 1909.
 Public exercises were held Friday afternoon of this week at the close of the fall term of our public school The teacher. Mrs. E. Pearl Kenyon, has spent much time and effort to make them interesting.
 Mrs. A. Irene Mills is entertaining her sister from Providence.
 Mrs. Annie Hyde of Westerly ar rived in town Wednesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
s1,ooo,ooo CAPITAL.
Interesting Prospectus of Company
 Inaugurated in Hartford.

The United States agricultural and industrial exposition company. having temporary headquarters in Hartford, has been incorporated under the laws of Delaware with a capital of 31,000.- 900. The objects of the company are:
 To organize and to hold the United States agricultural and industrial ex- position. finance and hold expositions. fairs, exhibitions and meetings for the promotion, improvement of and edu- cation in the arts. manufactures and products of the soil and mines and by exhibition displays of agriculture, Horticulture, horticulture. forestry. anil nal husbandry. mechanical and do- nestle arts, to illustrate the general development, resources, products and advantages of the United States. ter- ritories. insular possessions and for eign countries.
 J. Alexis Taylor of Hartford is the director general of the company. The board of directors consists of:
 Albert k. Brown, treasurer. New York State fair; D. Graham, Topeka, Kan; G. $. Walker. Cheyenne, Wyo.; Joseph E. Wing, Meehanicsburg. Ohio; Dr. F. B. Dixon, Raleigh, N. C.; C. w. Bush, Wilmington, Del; James Hand ley, Quincy, H.. and R. P Lyon, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
PLANTS KILLED BY POISON. Hartford Expert Prepared Overdose
 and Florist Loses 5000.

Cyanide of potassium has been re- sponsible for a good many tragedies, but the offense laid at it's door Satur- day night was one of an unusual kind and it was tragic. too. It killed 10,- 900 carnation plants in the new green house of John Coombs. florist, in Hartford. Some of the blossoms were out and more of them were about to come out when the tragedy occurred.
 The poison is used for fumigating purposes, and to kill bugs among the flowers, and on Saturday night a skilled workman who is accustomed to the task weighed out what he sup posed was the proper amount and set the fumigating process a-going. On Sunday morning 1t was discovered that the dose had been too heavy and the plants were ruined. They hung their heads as disconsolately as if they had taken the poison with their own hands. Four to six blossoms were expected from each carnation plant and the tragedy is inopportune at the Christmas season.
 The loss is estimated at ss,o0o.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
ROCKVILLE
E. C. Kenyon Injured When Floor Fell
 Cactus with 135 Buds.

Emory C. Kenyon is out again after being confined to his home for several days from the effects of an accident which happened to him last week. He started to lead horse from the barn when the floor suddenly gave away. caused by a portion of the basement wall fatling from underneath letting the floor down with Mir. Kenyon. the horse and COW to the basement, from which they fortunately escaped serious injury.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harold R. Crandall were guests of his father at Westerly last Saturday.
 Mrs. Jared G. Barber has cactus which gives promise of great beauty, having 1855 buds.
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred Taylor of Wy oming were callers at Woodcrest on Sunday.
 Mrs. Henry Lanphear of Westerly was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Abel B. Kenyon. on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES.

moved into their new house on CoIum- bia Green.
 The schools in town closed this week for a short holiday vacation. Many of them had Christmas edercises before closing.
 Appraised Fire Damaues.
 An insurance agent wae in town last week, and appraised the damage to the house of Henry B. Hutchins. from the recent fire, at $99.5O.
 Gone to Florida.
 Prof. A. E. Lyman. cornetist and instructor in band music. has gone to Florida, where he will play at a fash inoable resort during the winter.
 Assisted at Library.
 Mrs. Johnson and Miss Chase of Hartford were iE town one day last week to assist in recataloguing the free library. While the work is well under way the end is not yet, but when finished the work will be com plete in every detail.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
A Happy Holiday.

Miss Edna May urged the ladies about her never to give their hus- bands Christmas presents of wine. ci- gars or cigarettes.
 We know nothing about these things" she said. ''The fact was brought home to me at a luncheon at the Hotel du Palais in Biarritz-
 Tn the dining room of this superb hotel, with the enormous breakers of the Bay of Biscay crashing against the stone foundations of the terrace, a young marquis said to me:
 "Iast Christmas was the hsppiest of my life
 "How was that? asked.
 "'A thief broke into my town house, said he. and stole the case of 1000 cigarettes that my wife had given me-"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
MADE IN PRISON.
Interesting Handiwork of Wethsrs- field convicts-Lifers Who Are Adept.

This Is the season when the prison CTS at Wethersfield state prison offer for sale the accumulated results of their spare-time work of the past twelvemonth. says the Hartford Times. You know. it's no "lead-pipe cinch," this going to prison. The men and women there have to work for their living just the same as the rest of us. Sometimes they work ten hours a day, and sometimes only seven or eight. They never work by artificial light-that is. never at their daily occupation. But after the days work is done and the hours of freedom come before bedtime. they may employ their leisure on those pursuits, the fruits of which are offered for sale in the annual bazaar now in full swing. The proceeds of this sale so to the pris- oners, and it's a boon to a lot of them. a part of whose punishment is the anguish they suffer because of the hardships of wife and family at home. Some of the money goes to these innocent sufferers. no doubt, and that's where patronage of the bazaar takes on an aspect of charity that commends it beyond sentiment.
 Antoni Azioli, under life sentence for murder in New. Haven, carves boats, and his chef d'oeuvre is the City of New York, a broad -beamed man-o'-war, with broadside of black guns. turreted batteries fore and aft. and fighting top as well. She is carved out to the very tip of her two short masts and the basket-tops of her. three stacks. A handsome craft that would delight the heart of some buster boy, perhaps of Little Joe" beyond measure. And 1t is all done by hand. from stem to stern. One wonders how long Aziolo has been carving away at this prize piece.
 Michael Cherest. another lifetime man, makes leather canes and sells them for s1.0o apiece. Michael is steel rod, perhaps a quarter of an inch in diameter and upon this rod he strings small leather rings of about one-third of an inch thickness. They are glued and viced down until one can scarcely discover the joints. The shaft is shaved down to a nicely ta- pering tip and a handle fitted to the upper end. The whole is polished with a high polish, until it resembles a piece of exquisitely rich malacca.
 The cane is heavier than ebony very resilient. and serves both as q walking stick and an adnira ble weapon if that be necessary. One could strike down an attacking dog or footpad with a single light blow.
 w. w. Bishop and Kate Cobb. who are doing a life sentence for a double murder in Norwich, 30 years ago, are both occupied to advantage during spare hours. Bishop is clever with the carving knife, but his medium is bone instead of wood. He turns out
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
HOLLAND COUNTY.
COLUMBIA
Holiday oussts-christnlas Entertain nrsnts-Rsestaiosuing Free Library --News Interests.

Christmas brought with 1t the usual number of family reunions.
 MT. and Mrs. Willard B. Clarke spent the day with the family of their son in New Haven. MT. and Mrs. James A. Utley with friends in Hart ford, and MT. and Mrs. Howard Rice with friends in Pittsfield- Mass. Ben entry were the guests of Mrs. A. l.. Blizzard of this place
 Christmas Exercises.
 On Friday evening there were Christmas exercises at the church by the Sunday school. The church was handsomely decorated for the occas- ion and two large Christmas trees were heavily laden with gifts for members of the school. The exercises consisted of music and recitations by members of the various classes and exercises by the Knights of King Ar thur, boys club. and the Queens of Avalon, club of young girls. The attendance was large and the enter tainment was enjoyed bx all.
 On Thursday afternoon the school mt the Center had special Christmas exercises at the school house. Songs and recitations, and a Christmas tree with gifts for teachers and pupils fur nisbed entertainment.
 NotesA
 Miss Josephine Kneiland. teacher An East Killingiy, and her sister. Miss Julia Kneiland. who is teaching in Bouth Wilmington, are spending a two weeks vacation with ther parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Kneiland. in Pine street
 William Wolff leaves next week for Conway. Mass. where he expects to spend the winter in the employ of his uncle, Max Antes, of that place.
 xr. and Mrs. James A. utlsy have
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
pamaae From Smoke.
GlL-EAD
Officers of Hebron Granae-visitation to Andover-Pupils' Christmas En- tertainment.

Hebron grange has elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year: Master. c. w. Hutchinson; overseer, Miss Carrie J. Hutchinson;' lecturer, Rev. J. G. w. Herold; steward, F. $. Brown; chaplain, Mrs. J. R. Gilbert; treasurer, c. l.. Perry: secretary. Miss Martha Buell.; assistant steward. ". N. Hills; gatekeeper, Henry Dietz; Ceres, Mrs. F. S. Brown; Pomona, Mrs. c. J. Fogil; Flora, Miss Daisy White; lady assistant steward, Mrs. A. IF. Post.
 About thirty of the members of He- bron grange attended a meeting of Andover grange Monday evening, con- ducting the meeting and furnishing the literary programme. after which the members of Andover grange served sumptuous supper.
 Christmas Entertainment.
 There was a Christmas entertain ment at the school house in the Tenth district Wednesday evening
 Mrs. c. l.. Perry and son Clifford were in Hartford Monday.
 Quigg and Mcdonald have moved their sawmill to Lewis Phelps lot.
 Miss Annie Hutchinson arrived at her home here Thursday from Alfred, N. Y, for the Christmas vacation.
 Mrs. Wychoff Wilson of Hartford spent few days last week with her parents.
 The pupils in the Tenth district have secured a clock for their school house by selling soap, etc.
 c. H. McCray of Ellington and MT. Brown of New Haven were in town recently
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
WELLINGTON

Rev. c. W. Wolfe, former pastor of the Baptist church here. now pastor at Gaylord, Mich. is editor of the Young Peoples department of the Michigan Christian Herald. the official orgsn of the Baptist state convention of that state and of all affiliated so- cieties. He has an able article on Our Christmas Gifts in the current number.
 tor here, is still in Southfield, Mass, and in comfortable health. Mir. Terry has resigned the pastorate of the church in favor of a young man. al- though they still live in the parsonage. He is pensioned for faithful service by the Massachusetts state convention or ministers conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Little Soldiers

tn your blood are the millions of corpuscies that defend you against disease.
 To make and keep these little soldiers healthy and strong, is simply to make and keep the blood of the right quality and quantity.
 This is just what Hoods SRIsapsrilla does -it helps the little soldiers in your blood to fight disease for you.
 it cures scrofula, eczema, eruptions, catarrh, rheumatism, anemia, nervous ness, dyspepsia, general debility, and builds up the whole system
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
WEEkAPAUG.
Christmas Entertainment Next Mon- day-Farmers Getting Wood Supply.

The Christmas tree and entertain ment of the Dunn's Corners Sabbath school will take place in the church Monday evening, December 27, at 7.30 p. m.; if stormy Tuesday evening.
 John Maxson left town Tuesday for Lake Weir. Florida, where he will spend the remaipder of the winter.
 Among the callers at Rocky Crest, Sunday, were Charles H. Crandall. Joseph Gourley, Martin Barnes and Charles Sole of Jamestown. R. l.
 Palmer Pendleton of Quonochontaug with his gasoline saw has been saw ing wood for w. c. Rathbun.
 Nearly all of the farmers are talk ing advantage of the good wheeling and are carting their winters supply of wood. The roads are the best they have been in long time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
.Misconstrued.

Its a lovely morning ventured the young man who had bought neck tie. 7 The girl waiting on him did not de- ny it.
 Most becoming way you have of dressing your hair.'
 "Slri"
 How do you manage to keep your hands so beautifully white? I should think that in handling goods--
 "Take your necktie and skip" said the girl. T had the floor mana ger lead fresh guy out by the ear yes terday."
 "That was all rot I read about pay ing attention to the tired shop girl at this season. muttered the customer as he hurriedly withdrew.-Philadel- phla Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-25
Election Gas. Dismissed.

In Bridgeport. Judge l.. F. Burpee of the superior court. before whom was heard the application of Patrick McCullum of Easton, for a recount of the ballots cast at the last annual town meeting, on the ground that there was no choice declared by the moderator for the office of town clerk, to which he and George B. Beers were the opposing candidates, has dismissed the action. The claim set up by MT. McCullum was that he and Mir. Beers both received 9e votes, and that the moderator declared there was no choice