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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08
WOULDN'T GO TO POOR FARM.
Man Who Applies fer Aid Is Rather
Particular.

He came from nowhere, and to no.
where he is bound; that seems to be
about the only available information
which the Provident association can
obtain about j. S. Dotson, aged II,
who has been travelling around the
country selling a recipe. the proceeds
of which sales have barely sufficed to
keep him out of the poorhouse.
When he appealed at the associa-
ton headquarters yesterday he want
ed to get to Oklahoma. There he said
he would obtain a residence and
spend the remainder of his days in
the almshouse. Secretary Justis of
the association gave him a letter to
Poor Commissioner Hale. and the man
left the building.
Soon afterwards he returned Dot
son had read the letter. but he didn't
see Hale. He told Justis that the lat
ter was not in his office. Then he be-
came abusive. II asked for bread
and you gave me a stone" he said.
go to the poor farm! I'll walk till I
fall by the wayside. first.
Justis explained to him that he had
better see Hale; that it might be pos
sible he would be given the TRANSPORT
-tation sought: but that in no event
would he be sent to the Shawnee
county poorfarm. But the man didn't
go, he left the building. and hasn't
been back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

Ninch, on Logan street, yesterday even
ing by supper and birthday cake
| lighted with so candles. ALI of the chill
dren were present but T. J. Bickell and
family of Tryon. Okla Those present
were: Mr.. Bickell. Ed Bickell. Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Bickell and son and Mrs.
| Agnes MacNinch and family.
Mrs. w. NJ. G. Lane, who has been
visiting in Belleville returned to To-
peka yesterday.
FOR SALE-Show cases. counters
shelving. Cash Or credit. North To-
| peka Furniture Co.. $40 North Kansas
ave. Ind phone 1853
| For Sale-New combination book
cases. new round dining tables, dining
/ chairs. Will trade for old furniture
cash or credit. North Topeka Furniture
Co.. 610 North Kansas ave. Ind. phone
| 1853.
! Miss Edith Cowan gave party last
| night at her home. S1S Monroe street
A very enjoyable evening was spent
ent were: Miss Alma Petit. Miss
Mabel Way. Miss Hazel High. Miss
| Florence Christman, Miss Collette
Coughlin. FIr and Mrs Bert Petit
| Mrs Nora Nauman, Mr. Clarence
| Stewart Mr. Charles jackson. Mr.
| Howard Jackson. Mr. Lynn Petit and
| Mr.. John Wilkerson
Mr. Seneca Seymour Of Skiddy. who
spent the holidays with his sister, Mrs
Chas Wheaton. on Harrison street has
returned home
For Sale-Household goods Cash or
credit North Topeka Furniture Com
pany. $40 North Kansas avenue Ind
phone 1853
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

do not notice the cold as much as they
do here because the cold is continued
and the mercury does not f1uctuate.
How much change has there been in
the temperature here since December
z?
The annual banquet of Grace Ca
thedral club has been postponed from
January "A to date to be announced
later, owing to a cablegram from
Rev. Percy Silver, the principal
speaker. stating he can not reach New
ork before that date. Announcement
Will be made as soon as possible of the
date Mr.. Silver can be present
The Christian and Missionary Alli-
ance is now quartered in the first
floor of the building at lis East Fifth
street, where the meeting will be held
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs.
G. H. Ensign of Oakland. who has been
confined. to an invalid's chair for 20
years, will have charge of the service
and relate her experience of restora-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08
THEIR GAME.
POLICEMAN SHOT HIM.
Denver Man Was Trying TO Break
Into His Wife's Home.

Denver, Colo, Jan S-Frederick
Goebel. packer employed in a whole
sale dry goods house was shot and
probably fatally wounded this morn
ing while attempting to break into
his wife's apartments to punish her
for having instituted divorce proceed
ings against him
From late yesterday afternoon until
an early hour this morning six small
riots were quelled by the police at the
Goebel residence. resulting from the
efforts of Goebel to break into his
wife's rooms. Finally he eluded the
guards. lowered himself to the base
ment. kicked down one door and was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08
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Time and Tide.


(By Uncle Albert. the Kaw Valley
Poet)
In life's dawn how faint the warn
ing; as the sea comes surging in; by
and by there comes a shiver that up
sets a healthy liver, and our plans are
rent asunder at the volleyed brazen
thunder Marching onward still and
upward, only to be biffed again. Hank
the crest line heaving higher speaks
its warning Dies Irae. Beauty shrinks
before its coming, age forgets its
t1eeting bliss, giants totter at its fawn-
ing. melting out its deadly kiss Peb-
bleS on sandy shore lure the traV-
eler on his way, darkness waits upon
his footsteps, brine has turned him
into clay Sea gulls watch the bleach
ing specter, call to judgment in a
trice, who can stay the oceans bill
lows, holding all within a vice. Time
is ticking out the moments, who can
block its greedy thrust, turning never
from its Decline, it's the king of
every trust. Seek not to divert its
cunning, rocks and mountains wear
away friends who warmed in fervid
summer turn to dust and slow decay.
Mighty men who live in story sought
the fountain of their youth. back to
nature is the edict, none can warp the
naked truth. Trim your feeble lamp,
my brother, pull the gang-plang all
together, higher hopes will be our by
ALBERT JONES.
Art Griggs. idol of many of the To-
cal fans, is back from his trip to San
Antonio, in search of bar.
All the frequent users of the indie
pendent telephone pronounce the In
dependent telephone superior.
Tonight will be young peoples even
ing at the First Baptist church in con-
nection with the week of prayer.
w. E. Atchison. of the county at
torney's office. is in Illinois taking
dispositions in the Babb murder case.
Mrs. L. Candy and brother. Frank
Huston, have been called to West
Plains by the serious illness of their
mother.
The high school class of the Y. w.
c. A. will be addressed by Mrs Guthrie
Whttcomb Monday afternoon at the as
ISOLATION quarters.
The state board of veterinary exami-
ners Will meet in Topeka on January
II The regular examinations in that
form of surgery Will be given.
Sliding is good on all the hills around
town. The inclines near Quinton
Heights are the most popular with the
older and the college crowds
If the weather man keeps his prom
Use about the weather and the gas man
keeps his promise concerning the gas
what monotonously joyful place this
will become
Another avalanche of bogus money
has descended upon Topeka and the
police are making every possible effort
to run down the moulders and the
counterfeiters.
At least there is this to say for City
Engineer Fulton, who threw lighted
torch into the cistern on West Seventh
street no gas explosions have occurred
since that time.
Massive steel Orders are beins
hauled to the Mills building site, cor.
ner Ninth and Kansas avenue. Work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08
News Notes and Personals.


For Sale-Household goods. cash
or credit. North Topeka Furniture
company $40 North Kansas avenue
Independent phone. 1853
Miss Edith Gabriel of Fairchild
street and Kansas avenue. went to
Lawrence this morning to make ar
rangements to take a. special course
in music including study of the pr
ano forte. She said that Miss Stella
Doss. a former North side girl Is q
senior there in the regular collegiate
course.
Mcclure Bros. Wall Paper. Paint
ing. Interior Decorating. 924 North
Kansas avenue. Ind. Phone SEQ. Res.
Bell Phone 1885.
Those penny postal cards at Bair's
book store are getting SO popular that
the children are 'swiping' them.
School children take great pride in
possessing them.
For Saie-Household goods Cash or
credit North Topeka Furniture Co.,
go North Kansas ave. Ind. phone 1I63.
The steel work for the Central ave-
nue. bridge across Soldier creek Is on
the ground now. Men are digging ex-
cavations for the work on the abut-
ments. With favorable weather the
bridge will be in place in a fairly
short time.
Captain Henry Gilman of fire sta
ton No. 1 reported for work this
morning after having been absent
1Or ABOUT SIX weeks on account Oh
rheumatism. The captain is very
popular and the boys are glad to well
come him back.
For Sale-Household goods Cash OF
credit North Topeka Furniture Co..
610 North Kansas ave- Ind. phone 1853.
Tom Jackson has returned from a
visit with relatives in Iowa.
H. w. Bannon of Solomon is visiting
his cousin. ]. w. Churchman, of 1906
Logan street.
For Sale-2 Reliable gas ranges. lin
oleum. kitchen cabinets. Cash or credit
North Topeka Furniture Co.. 610 North
Kansas ave. Ind. phone 1853
Miss Jessie Harvey Of Meriden visited
yesterday with Mrs. George Clarke of
1107 Central avenue.
The heating plant of the Church OF
the Good Shepherd is being overhauled
| and repaired. 1t will probably be in
good shape for services tomorrow.
Miss Anna Asher of 1109 Central ave-
nue. has returned from a visit with
friends in Meriden.
BIJOU TONIGHT.
Washington under the American flag.
A great historical film. dealing with the
days from Patrick Henry's speech to
and including the American revolution
Other subjects.
Mrs Nellie Giffen of 1116 Central
avenue. is very i'll with grip and ton
silitis.
A Topeka woman is missing all of
the social engagements of the season
on account of a bad cold. Petro's
| Spruce & Pine will cure it.
The sixtieth birthday anniversary OF
| J. U. Bickell was celebrated at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. Agnes Mac
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08
Community Comment.

Little Miss Moffet.
Sat on a tOffet,
Eating bon-bons they say.
Along came her wooe-
He'd been to brewer,
His breath frightened Miss Moffet away.
Naturally the counting of the Muse
affords some amusement.
After all, formality is either hypocrisy
or an affection
a nine dollar hog has appeared in
Chicago for the first time since the civil
war. but higher priced hogs than that
are seen in Topeka every day.
Cook may not have discovered the
North Pole but now he has a monopoly
on the cold shoulder" nevertheless.
That Thomas NJ Chivington. the new
president of the American league. is the
SON and grandson of a preacher doesa'
necessarily argue that he will abolish
the box office and institute the system
of passing the collection box at the ball
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08
EULA WILSON IN AN EI.oPEMENT
Wichita Girl Once Believed to Have
Died Has Been Heard From.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. s.-Miss Eula
Wilson, ID years old, the Wichita girl
who two years ago was supposed to
have died and returned to life is un-
der arrest at Augusta, Kan, where
she eloped Thursday night with her
sweetheart, Joseph Moyle.
Eula Wilson in June. 1907. became
i'll, lapsed into Inconsistencies and
was pronounced dead. Next day.
while funeral preparations were be-
ing made, she suddenly aroused and
from that day to this has been WELL
Upon regaining consciousness she said
she had died, and described her re-
ception in heaven. She said God had
returned her to life that she might
preach. She preached in all the Wich-
tia churches and even went outside
the CITY,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

The following are the living chill
dren of the family: Mrs. Morey Ham
mon, 1919 South Madison street; Mrs.
Walter Foley. 1928 West street. To-
peka; Mrs. Ernest Dutton, Cherokee,
KAN; Thomas Coughlin, Los Angeles,
and James Coughlin, jr., San Fran
cisco, Cal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08
NORTH SIDE NEWS
Civic Club to Be Re-Organized
Soon.
Meeting VIII Be Called for Pur-
pose Next Week.
ELECT NEW OFFICERS {?
Such Action May Be Taken by
Members.
Fred M0rns, President, Opti-
4
Fred Morns, President, Opti-
mistic for Future OF Club.

The Civic club will be reorganized
and rejuvenated for the purpose of
more effective boosting of North side
interests A meeting will be called.
probably at fire station No. l. for the
purpose some time next week This
is according to a statement made this
morning by Fred o. Morns, president
of the club. He intimated that while
the present officers had done good
work, IL they felt that they had not
the time to devote to the club work
in the future, it might be in order to
elect a new set of officers He also
said that he felt that four years was
long enough for him to serve as ITesi-
dent and that he would favor the cleo
ton of some one in his place.
In speaking today Mr. Morns ex-
pressed himself very optimistic as to
the future of the North side and said
he hoped the club would take ad
vantage of the opportunities which
might be presented for the upbuild-
ing of the First ward
The Civic club was organized four
years ago this month from a business
mems meeting called to raise funds to
erect a foot bridge on the Santa Fe
bridge across the Kaw The railroad
and material for the addition if the
business men would raise $1,000 This
was done through public subscription.
And other things also were accom-
pUSneQ. me nrSL- OfI1cefS elected were
Fred o. Morns. president; w. H. Rut-
ter and w. S. Bergundthal. ex-mayor.
vice president; J K Withers, secre-
tary; D. ] Hathaway. treasurer. These
men have always been reelected.
However, C. NJ Morrow was elected in
place of Mr.. Withers, as the latter
took a position as travelling salesman
and could not be in the city regularly
enough to attend to the work In ad-
dition. committees were appointed on
commercial interest, public improve
ments,. etc., and the good work of
these men is partly responsible to the
advancement made by the First ward
last year
v. r. Parkhurst this morning, while
speaking of the proposed changing
location of the fair grounds, men
toned several advantages possessed by
tracts in the vicinity of the North side.
Several tracts north of town would
be available for the fair grounds, .
said Mr. Parkhurst. "They are level
and not too low, so as to remain slop-
Ply long time after rain
Mr.. and Mrs. James Coughlin of lis
Monroe street celebrated their forty
sixth wedding anniversary Friday in a
quiet way at their home. They were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

games.
About all that some counts count is
their American -in-law'S cash.
A Topeka travelling man says that
when he was in Arkansas recently. a
group of natives were discussing how
much the late richest man of the town
had left when he died. A backwoods
preacher solved the problem by saying:
He left it all, brethren, every penny"
OPTIMISM.
Let's shout, all shout
There's naught to be gained by moping.
Sing and smile-it's well worth while
There's worlds Of solace in hoping.
If you're tired and blue, and the world
to you
Is a pit brim-ful of sorrow,
Just Danish the thought-it amounts
to naught-
For the sun will shine tomorrow.
And often the day. that follows dis
may.
Is the fairest you ever have known,
And the things you have lost, at a
heartaches cost,
You'll find are still your own.
The God of the day, in his Wonder
full way,
Is the God of Nighttime. too;
1t will all come right. whether day
or night,
Just leave it for Him to do.
THEIR GAME.
II played the Deuce the fellow said,
And sweetly she said: LOW"
And then she led
But what he said,
No one but she should know.
But he trumpet" her heart, the story
goes.
For the game was "on the square,
Then he took her hand
l understand,
With a diamond" solitaire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08
ArchhisInop Keane win Retire.

Dubuque, Ia. Jan. S.-Archbishop
Keane, who is in i'll health, announced
yesterday that upon the appointment
of a coadjutor. which event probably
will be announced from Rome within a
month, he would retire from participa-
ton in the affairs of the diocese, turn
ing them over to others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

The first of next week A. c.. Merritt,
road overseer, will begin the work OF
widening the Granville road along Cal
houn bluffs where the landslides occur
red last summer after hard rains. 1t is
thought that about IA feet of the bluffs
will be torn away at the east end and
the road widened considerably.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

married in Johnstown, Pa. Mrs. Cough
Inns maiden name was Miss Margaret
Powers. She and her husband have
lived in Topeka for SO years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

Seventeen farms for sale within
driving distance of Topeka. See J j
King.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

| A meeting of the Young Ladies So
| cial union of the North Side Baptist
| church will be held at the home of Miss
Grace Lukens, 1909 Central avenue.
Monday evening. A valentine social.
proposed to be given at the church the
first of February will be discussed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

trying to break down another when
he was shot by a policeman. At the
county hospital it was said Goebel
would not live through the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

North Side Congregational church
o. Nj. Mitchell. pastor, Sunday morn
ing service. II o'clock. Subject
Talks With Cod
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

A choice line of new ties in all the
newest shades. Specially priced fol
Monday. only 29c. The Cash. Mercan
tile Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

The North Side Baptist church will
begin a series of revival meetings
January 9Th. TO be conducted by Rev.
I. w. Cole. pastor. The meetings will
continue Indefinitely. The services
will be held every evening at 1880
O'Clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

the pastor at II a. m. Junior league
at 8 d. m. intermediate and senior
Epworth leagues at 6:15 p. m. Ser
mon at p. m. Special music by the
choir at both the morning and even
ing service. We welcome the strang
er in our midst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08

Caller-My uncle died yesterday sir. and
want you to officiate at the funeral.
Deacon Jones-But I didn't know him.
Caller-Good! You're Just the man want.
Kansas City Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08
TOO LATE To CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-Sideboard and gas stove. f5z2
Tyler st.
LOST-In southwest part of town a old
watch and fob. Chas. 7. Mckinney en-
graved in back. Finder return to the
ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-08
At the Churches

At the Churches.
Kansas Avenue Methodist Episco-
pal church. John w. Waldron. pastor.
Sunday school $50 a. m Sermon by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-12

Miss Marcia Ward, OF Brooklinp.
Mass. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Woodbury. TibbettS.
The work on the SheepScOtt Lake
Grange hall is progressing finely.
Carroll Turner is doing good bust
ness 'rhreshing.
The members Of the Tibhetts family
met at Marshalls Shore. Liberty. Sept
! ana organized for the purpose of
holding an annual reunion in the flu
ture. The people were called to order
by Wynan r. Tibbetts, of Waldoboro.
who was the starter OF the movement
ard he appointed a committee to choose
president for the association. The
committee chose for the president of
tie association Wyman T. Tibbctts.
who then took charge of the meeting.
John w. Tibhetts. of Montville was
chosen vice-president and Mrs John
w. Tibbetts secretary and treasurer.
There were so or more present and all
went away declaring their intention of
corning again next year. IU.Jl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-12
SENATOR LORIMER LEAVES CLUB.
Answers Withdrawal Of His Invitation
To Roosevelt Banquet.

Chicago. ILL.,. Sept IA terse note
of resignation from the Hamilton Club,
of which he has been a member many
years. was the answer made here sat
urday by United States Senator Will
liam NJ Lorimer to the action of the
club president, John H. Batten, in
withdrawing his invitation to the
Roosevelt banquet Thursday night.
While Senator Lorimer urged that
mis- resignation be accepted immediate
~, il is said that the senator's friends
on the club board of government will
refuse to vote the acceptance.
Together with the resignation Sat
u.dav, news of correspondence from
President Batten to Senator Lorimer
developed. showing that the Junior
Illinois senator also was to have been
guest of honor. and it was the hope of
the club to make the dinner notable
as a harmonious occasion where all
factions of the Republican party had
broken bread together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-12
Two Tablets and
Stomach Misery Gone

Rowanrb Webster & Co. sell the peS'
rrescrintiou the world has ever KNOW"
for disturbed and upset stomac"S' So"
helching. heaviness, heartburn '''"
stomach and biliouSness
1t is called Mi-o-na, reHhtii''
name. and II banishes distress from o G'.a
eating or fermentation of FOOD III NV
minutes
1t is guaranteed to cure iIi'l+
sick headache. nervousness an"
or money back .,,
No mater how long you nave s",'e'
Won will find certain cure III
stomach tablets.
About six weeks ago ! purchase" :,
box of M-o-na tablets for an Agra
form of stomach trouble. ma" "eF"
troubled for four or five years. h'o '''7''
different physicians and 'fra' ,,,I''i :
patent medicines. but Of no VS.; S,' ra
ased Mi-o-na tablets. Tney eh'.iN a.t
lieved me of pain, and / can nov,
most any kind of food and rensh H.
J. Fish. West Carthage, N. \. "a .,t-
Mi-o-na stomach tablets cost w ten IVA
a large box at druggists everywhere anu
at RoWditch Webster & Co.'S.
Booths pills are best for cohs'iph'''"
25c. a box. ..u, hv
Sold and guaranteed in Waterville by
The Dorr Drug Co. and In Gardner ny
jackson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-12

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