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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
old TOWN IS CONE
Beach Valley, Once Seat of
Kansas Largest County.
Now No One Knows Where City
Was Built.

Hutchinson, Kan, Jan. 2s.-Some-
where between Hutchinson and the
state line is the townsite of a lost
county seat, Beach Valley.
Historians do not seem to be able
to agree just where this one-time
county seat was located. In a sense it
was the first county seat of what is
now Reno county, but it's location is
ShrOuded in mystery.
In the territorial days of Kansas,
when Council Grove was about the
furthest west town i'll the state, and
when there was only buffalo inha bited
prairie where Hutchinson now stands.
the county of Peketon was established.
Pixies Peak in Kansas Then.
This county might be described as
extending from what is now Marion
county, west to the Rocky mountains
for Kansas in those days went to
the continental divide. That was a
glorious county, that predecessor of
Reno. 1t took in the southwestern
quarter of Kansas and the southeast
ern quarter of Colorado. In those
days Pixies Peak and Cow Creek were
both in the same county.
The territorial map of Kansas is
sued in 1855, a copy of which may be
seen at the Hutchinson public library,
shows that Council Grove was the
most westward town in Kansas of that
day, the only trace of a settlement
west of there being Walnut Creek
postoffice, on the Santa F'e trail at the
mouth of Walnut creek, east of the
present site of Great Bend.
Mrs. Isabelle Worren Ball, now a
writer of Washington, d. c., and form
erly of Larned, who has been digging
up some historical data regarding
Peketon county, which took in what is
now Reno as we'll as all the rest of
the Seventh congressional district
writes:
by act of the territorial legislature
of 1860, all that territory west of the
i \, e
township IS in Kansas territory, was
erected into county to be known as
Peketon county. Beach Valley was
made the temporary county seat, and
Samuel Shoff, Ashall Beach and A. G.
Beach were named as county commits
sioners. The location of that county
seat and personality of those county
commissioners are shrouded in mys-
terry.
They Didn't Issue Bonds.
Having served their purpose they
vanished. Whence they came, with
err they went nobody ever has told.
The historian, from whose valuable
document was purloined the data, was
moved to remark in this connection
that we should congratulate ourselves
that they did not issue a lot of bonds
and saddle the county with a debt
that would perhaps have kept their
names and place of residence more
prominent in the history of the coun-
try
I'm 1859 Fort Larned was located
and named Camp Alert. 1t was one
of the frontier posts made necessary
for the protection of emigrants and
freighterS over the Santa Fe trail
This trail crossed the territory of
Pawnee county from northeast to
southwest, following the Arkansas riv-
err along it's northern bank. The build |
ings at the fort were made of adobe |
with dirt roofs. These were the first
white habitations erected in Pawnee
county. The name of the post was
soon changed from Camp Alert to
Fort Larned in honor of B. F. Larned, |
then paynaster general of the army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
SEES AMERICA FIRST.
\. j. Carruth Starts on Fourth Tour
in United States.

Harrington, Kan, Jan. 2S.-"See
America first is the advice of A j.
Carruth, a well known business man
of Harrington who has started on the
last of a series of annual pleasure and
sight seeing tours by which he had
planned a visit to every state in the
Union. When he returns home in
March, Mr.. Carruth will have more
than realized his desire, not only will
he have visited every state, but he
will have stories to tell of sightseeing
in Canada, Mexico, Central America,
Cuba and Jamaica.
Mr.. Carruth'S first tour was four
years ago. He then visited the south
west and the Pacific coast, going by
the way of the Santa Fe and return
ing by the Central Pacific to Salt Lake
City and then through Colorado to
Kansas. His second trip was to the
northwest through Nebraska, the Da-
kotas and on to Washington and Ore
gon, returning from Vancouver to
Minneapolis. The third tour was the
middle eastern and New England
states.
The fourth and last of the series,
which began today. will take him to
Memphis and through the southern
states, where he will travel until
February 4. when he viii sail from
Key West. Fla, for Panama. On the
return trip he will take in Jamaica
and Cuba.
Mr.. Carruth planned his trips in
advance and with only a slight de-
Walton every trip thus far has been
made according to the original sched-
ule. He finds his trips pleasant and
rrofita h1e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
Peculiar After Effects
of Grip This Year
Leaves Kidneys in Weakened
Condition

Doctors in all parts of the country
have been kept busy with the epidem-
ic of grip which has visited SO many
homes. The symptoms of grip this
year are very distressing and leave the
system in a run down condition, par
ticularly the kidneys which seem to
suffer most, as every victim COM
plains of lame back and urinary trou
bIes which should not be neglected, as
these danger signals often lead to
more serious sickness, such as dreaded
Bright'S Disease. Local druggists re-
port u large sale on DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root which SO many people
say soon heals and strengthens the
kidneys after an attack of grip
Swamp-Root is a great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy, and, being an
herbal compound, has a gentle heal
ing effect on the kidneys, which is al
most Immediately noticed by those
who try it. DR.. Kilmer & CO., ~Bing-
hamton, N. Y, offer to send a sample
bottle of Swamp Root, free by mail,
to every sufferer who requests it. A
trial will convince any one who may
be in need OF it. Regular size bottles
so cts and $1.0O. For sale at all
druggists. Be sure to mention this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
FREE KID NEY CURE
No Need of Amy Man Woman Having
Kidney or Bladder Troubles, Rheumatism
soc Bottle 50 Doses) FREE
on start the daY worried {

Just because you start the day Worrleu
and tired, sore stiff legs and arms ard
muscles. an aching head, burning and
bearing down pains i'll the back-worn out
before the day begins, do not think you
have to stay in that condition
Thanks to a new discovery you can be
strong we'll and vigorous with no more
trouble, pains from stiff joints, sore mus
Giles, rheumatic suffering, aching back or
kidney disease
For any form of bladder trouble or
weakness it's action is really wonderful
hose sufferers who are in and out of bed
half a dozen times a night will appre-
ciate the rest comfort and strength this
treatment gives
And here is the best part of 1T all, 1t
will not cost you a penny to see whether
this treatment will do this for you or not,
as a full-sized SOC bottle go doses) Will be
sent you by mail WITHOUT charge. If yo'I
simply send the coupon in other column
There is no impossible thing required or
you. no need of staying away from your
work, no drastic diet necessary All you
have to do is to take four times a day
just little of the famous Williams Treat
ment for kidney disease and rheumatism,
the new uric acid solvent and eliminator,
then you see yourself grow young and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
A GOOD BREAKFAST
Some Persons Never Know What Il
Means.

a good breakfast, a good appetite
and good digestion mean everything
to the man, woman or child who has
anything to do, and wants to get a
good start toward doing it,
~ Southern man tells of his wife's
good breakfast and also supper,
made out of Grape-Nuts and cream.
he says:
Il should like to tell you how much
good Grape-NutS has done my wife
After being in poor health for the last
s years, during part of the time
scarcely anything would stay on her
stomach long enough to nourish her
finally at the suggestion of a friend
she tried Grape-Nuts.
Now. after about four weeks on
this delicious and nutritious food, she
has picked up most wonderfully and
seems as we'll as anyone can be-
Every morning she makes a good
breakfast on Ora pe-NutS eaten Just as
it comes from the package with crea m
or milk added; and then again the
same at supper. and the change in her
is wonderful.
we can't speak too highly of
Grape-NutS as a food after our re-
markable experience" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Creek Mich
Read the little book 1.-The Road to
MELVILLE in pkgs. There's a Rea-
son."
Ever read the above letter? n new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
intereSt.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28

In 1910 and 1911 Ford was a regu-
lar bearcat on the mound, and gained
the reputation of being one of the best
twirlers in fast company. Last year
he went to pieces, winning but IS out
of "a games.
The return to form of Ford in 1918
would bring more joy to the heart
of the peerless leader than any other
single development possibly could.
With the eminent spitballer at the
top of his game, Chance has one of
the great pitchers of the decade. With
the same athlete sagging again the
Yank mogul has not one star around
whom he may erect his staff.
Various explanations have been Of
fered to show why Ford fell down
last year, and most of them lead
to the conclusion that his poor work
need not necessarily continue. He
got a bad start in the arctic spring
at Atlanta; then he got a bad elbow
which was a long time mending; he
work of his teammates: these are some
of the reasons given for his fall from
grace.
F'ord's friends see no reason why
he shouldn't get back into form again
this season. With a good start I'M
der Bermuda's sunny skies. they say
he should be a mighty factor in the
fanks uplift. He is ambitious; he
mas one of the most deceptive curve
balls in the game; he is young and
takes the best care of himself; he is
a wise. Intelligent worker So perhaps
nell come back strong and help
Chance in the latter's ambition to have
a first division club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
EUGENE ALLEN DEAD.
Years Ago He Was Widely Known
Banker and Contractor.

Leavenworth, Kan, Jan. 2S.-Eu-
gene B. Allen, born at Liberty, Mo-,
in 1926, is dead at his home in this
city. At one time Eugene Allen was
one of the most widely known men
in the west. Upon the failure of Ma
jor Waddel Russell, Allen was APP
pointed assignee and came to Leav-
enworth in that capacity, where he
wound up the affairs of the freighting
company
Amassing considerable wealth, Mr..
Allen removed to ST. Louis, where he
organized the Allen & Hoffman bank.
Retiring from the banking business,
Mr.. Allen engaged in furnishing beef
for the Indians under government
contract. A Montana blizzard wiped
out his herd and he never regained
his fortune.
At his death he was practically
penniless, his home for many years
being with relatiI es.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
strong


This new treatment absolutely conquers
all uric acid troubles, on thoroughly
scientific principle, and gives the COM
Tort that always comes to those who have
perfect health. 1t oyercomes the effec.
OF uric acid poison, drives it from tile
system and prevents its cause so as 10
give perfect health and strength.
TO prove the Williams Treatment con
quers kidney and bladder diseases, rheu-
matlsm and all uric acid troubles no
matter how chronic or stubborn we will
give one SOC bottle (32 doses) free If you
VIII cut out the coupon below and send
IL W - your name and address, with Iac
to help pay distribution expenses to The
Dr. d. A. Williams Company, Dept 45G
East Hampton, Conn. Send at once a. d
you will receive by return mail a regular
soc bottle, WITHOUT charge and without in
curing any obligations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
AGED VETERAN A MURDERER
Joseph Guyer Died After Henry
Frank Hit Him.

Leayenworth. Kan, Jan. 2S.-A
coroner's jury found that Joseph Guy
er, a Civil war veteran, who died IN
the home January "a, came to his
death from a blow on the head in
flicted by Henry Frank, also an in
mate of the home a warrant charg-
ing Frank with murder in the first
degree will be sworn out today.
The men, both of whom were 10
years old, met on the Pike near the
home grounds and Quarreled over
drink. Words led to blows and a duel
with canes for weapons was fought.
Guyer was struck over the head.
Before coming to Leavenworth
Franks home was in ST. Louis. Guy
er's former home was EdSerton, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28

Newton Jan 20, 64-24, in Newton's favor.
Bethany VS.. Paramount at Wichita
Jan. q 1926, in Bethany's favor.
Bethany VS.. Southwestern College at
Winfield Jan. %, 1928, in Bethany's
favor
Bethany VS.. Chilocco Indians at Chill
Deco, Okla, Jan. %, 1921, in Chilocco's
favor.
Bethany VS.. Oklahoma U. at Norman.
Okla. Jan. "a, 51-21, in Oklahoma's
favor.
Campbell College and Bethany play
here on the local court Wednesday,
Jan. %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
EASTMAN is BACK IN PEN.
Mail RObber Begins Fourth Term for
Similar OffenSc.

Leavenworth. Kan, Jan. as
Thirteen federal prisoners, in charge
of United States Marshal L. w. TOT
bias and several deputies, were re-
ceived at the United States peniten-
tiary here from Detroit, Mich, to be-
gin serving sentences. Ten of the
men were convicted of violations of
the Mann white slave act; two were
sentenced for smuggling Chinese into
the United States and one for postof-
flee robbery.
Charles Eastman, the postoffice
robber, begins his fourth term for an
Offense of the same nature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
COMING ATTRACTIONS

Carrie Weber, who heads the fem
mime contingent in the 1913 edition
of Busy Ivy which will be present
ed at the Grand Saturday, matinee and
night, is one of the cleverest and most
versatile condolences on the Ameri-
can stage. Miss Webbers gowns are
made after her own designs and were
furnished by one of the leading MAX
ers of stage apparel in this country.
Comic opera, with its booty kings,
weird comedians, and impossible ten
ors, has gone to the limbo of forgot
ten things, and in its stead we have
musical farce. The last word in this
style of entertainment is THE Count
ess Coquette," which comes to the
Grand on Tuesday, February 4th 1t
is from the pen of Marcelle Janvier
and has been running for the past two
seasons in Paris. The music is by
Anatol Friedland and among the IA
numbers which will cause Strauss and
Lehar to look to their laurels are
''Springtime, ION Parade" wonder
full Land of Romance and Let Us
Be Happy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
FINDS WEDDING RING

Olathe, Kan, Jan. 2S.-After 81
years a wedding ring which was lost
by Mrs. c. w. Fay at the home of her
mother-in-law, Mrs. Olive Fay, east
OF Olathe, has been found 1t was
lost as the bridal couple were return
ing to their home after n visit.
For months the ring was sought but
not found. In making a visit to the
old home yesterday, % years later to
the day, it was found by the front
steps by Mrs. Fay, in loose dirt. which
had just been scratched up by chick
ems.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
PLENTY OF GAS THERE.
Independence Will Be Supplied by
Local Concern.

independence, Kan, Jan. 2S.-A
new gas company, consisting of sew
eral local oil and gas operators. has
been organized for the purpose of sup
plying gas to Independence exclusive
ly, and c. H. Kerr has been sent to
Topeka to secure charter.
The company is capitalized at $50
900, but this will be increased. 1t
has thirty million feet of gas devel-
oped and much territory under lease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28

pile of rock. After moving all but
few loads, he fell at IL o'clock and
a 1 in the afternoon could not move
hand or foot. He was taken to his
home in an ambulance shrieking at
every movement of the vehicle Shu-
lett is married and has three children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
O'Brien HIGH ProfessioDaI

Houston, Tex, Jan. &c. B. Eaton
OF Fayette, Mo-, an amateur, had the
best score today in the first days
shooting of the Sunny South handicap
with 213 breaks out of a possible 225.
Ed OBrian, Florence, Kan, was high
professional. He broke PIP targets
out of a possible 25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28

This coupon with 10c in stamps ,r
silver to help expenses of distribution
Is good for one SOC bottle (32 doses) Of
The Williams Treatment for rheuma-
tlsm. kidney and bladder troubles.
Good for ten days only. The D. A
Williams CO., Dept 456, East Hamp-
ton. Conn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
BETHANY TEAM AT HOME.
Two Weeks Trip Shows Swedes PLAY
Good Game

IindsborS, Kan, Jan. 2S-Tbe Beth
any naSketoaIl team returned early this
morning from a weeks trip through
kansas and Oklahoma meeting some of
the strongest teams of these two states
The following shows the games played
with the resulting scores:
Bethany VS.. Newton Athletic C,lnh n Z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
WORKS TOO HARD; PARALYzED
Laborer. Exhausted, Taken to Hospi'
tai After Contest.

Wichita. Kan, Jan. 2S.-Due to
working too hard wheeling rock to
construct a basement, George Shuiett,
a laborer, was overcome and within
an hour was completely paralyzed. He
engaged in a friendly race with HIM
self to see how quickly he could move
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
WITCHES SELL CATCHER
Clemens Goes to Louisville to Help
Finance Club.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 2S-Verne
Clemens, who has been catcher for
the Wichita Western League team for
three years, today was sold to the
Louisville American Association team
for $4,000 and two players, Jimmie
Burke, infielder. and Pitcher Fucil1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
HOPES FORD
WILL Be old SELF

New York, Jan. 2S.-Will Russell
Ford come back? Frank Chance. new
manager of the Yankees, would like
to know. If anyone can give him the
desired information he will feel very
grateful. Chance himself admits that
he doesn't just exactly know.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
Lange to Help Coach Sow

chicago, Jan. 2S.-BilI LANCE. who re-
tired from the Chicago American league
club in 1899. While at the height of his
tame as an outfielder. will aid in coach
ing the outfield recruits of his cid team
IN California this spring LANCE is now
in business in San Eranciscn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28
Go Twenty Rounds to a Draw

London, Jan. 2S.-Jem DriscolI, the
British featherweight champion. and
owen Moran, a native of Cardiff
Wales. fought a 20-round draw for the
British featherweight title. 4 great
crowd witnessed a fast battle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-28

Everybody read the State Journal
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-09-21
A Quarterback Shape in Gold
and Green

Almost exactly like the dress pa
rade hat of a gallant naval officer, is
this feather-trimmed model by Saget
The gold and green shades Of the
hat are especially rich and are indica-
tive Of the pronounced favor for green
in fall millinery. Over an elongated
shape rich gold lace is laid in soft
folds and the plumes are Russian
green in color This hat was designed
10 match an autumn tailored costume
of dark green mohair and worstcd
fabric, part Of the sartorial outfit of
a young royal lady whose costumes
are celebrated throughout Europe.
With the green and gold costume will
be carried a gilt purse set with emer-
aids, and high heeled patent leather
boots with green suede bu,toned tops
will complete the color harmony.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-09-21
Lewis Adheres TO the Louis XIV
Style

Season after season Lewis brings
ont this tip-tilted Louis XIV model,
which this autumn promises to take
with more success than the shape has
met with formerly because OF the in
crcasing popularity Of bandesued
styles, and the present vogue Of the
hat turned up at the back. Dark, rich
red is the color Of this Lcwis-Louis
hat. The shape is covered with dark
red velvet and under the brim at the
back is fat bow OF soft red ribbon.
The huge roses massed across the
back between upturned brim and
crown are in shades of red with CLOS
sy dark green leaves.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-09-21
PARIS REArY WITH FAIL HATS
PNUIS KEET7 VIII FALL TATo
Hats remain small. Maline and velvet mid
summer combination Dark, rich colors have the
favor. Large use of ribbon promised. The new
Jockey cap and student cap. Turbans in helmet
style

harvest Of colds in the head With
restaurant and theatre gowns, how
ever, the transparent malino crown Is
quite IN the picture and gives oppor-
tunily for the fetching display OF half
revealed hair ornaments Of rhine
stones and pearls Some Of the au-
thor.tauyc millacrs are showing cap
t,Natiug models with these transpar-
cnt malnc crowns and brims OF vel
vet The shapes of such hats are
small and close fitting, the dark vel
vet brim forming a becoming frame
for the face while the crown OF tuIlc
fits closely over the head, defining its
contour A particularly fetching
model by earlier In this type has q
close-Gtting hr'n Of black velvet, with
a crown OF slirr,d white tulle Match
ing the hat ir a neck ruff Of black
and white malines Ruff and hat were
designed to accompany a tTousseeu
gown ordered by a French bride-to-
be, and the black and white head and
neck wear will be very chic with the
gown of black lansdowne, draped in
clinging lines and having great deal
of shadowy white lace on the bodice.
High Colors in Millinery not Favored
The attempt Of some Paris milli-
ners 70 launch vivid hues in milli-
merry has not met with success BLACK
hats and black aud white models have
the favor and when colors are shown
in the new models for autumn, they
are dark. rich co,ors Ike prune.
raisin, navy blue, deep violet, seal
brown taupe and wine red Green In
deep, messy shade promises 70 be
very smart and a notable model by
Lewis is Of moss green velvet with
pert aigrcuc ornament Of coo in iri-
descent shades OF green, bronze and
black.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-09-21
Maline an Odd Mate Of Wintry
Velvet

In the midst of this rush for felt
and velvet models, however, one OBJ
serves an ever increasing use OF airy
maine, and there is every reason to
believe that this maline vogue will
continue strongly through The fall.
Especially will the malinc hat be used
with formal frocks for theatre and
restaurant wear and the new mainc
models. instead Of showing plcaungS
and pufugs of the cloudy black stuff
over shapes OF denscr fabric arc
wholly transparent Crowns OF ma
line are entirely unircd and the coli
furc with its ornamental combs and
pins is visible through the hat When
the hair is golden or Hight in color
this effect IS rather attractive, though
II the vogue continues into actual cold
weather it viii probably mean a rich
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-09-21
The New Palm Tree
Trimming.

The palm tree effect in trimming
Is one Of the altogether new and very
attractive arrangements in hat trim
mings, if its popularity is not over
done-but made OF good feathers it
hardly could be- It is a natural con-
sequence OF the recent favor Of ostrich
fancies TO replace the regulation and
so long favored ostrich plumes of
varied length. The palm tree Is an
arrangement Of the feather Aues on
the end OF the stem which has been
stripped and so gives the long and
slender appearance Then the fues
are mounted, or punched at the end,
cut out alternatingly, or left in their
natural arrangement TO form a deli
cateiy waving and trembling tip, very
suggestive OF the graceful branch OF