davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-05-24
Boss AND SERVANT.
QUALIFIED.

Father-"Well, my son, you have
now got your commieeion and arc
prepared to join your regiment and
fight for the glory OF our country.
Do you think you bavo the neceessry
qualiicstionef'
Young Officer" Well, ! should
think 80. ] am the champion long
distance ruDner Of the club"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-05-24
A REAL HAIR REsToRER,

"a man dropped wig and boy
picked it up and handed it to him,
tTosnk you my boy" said the
man, You ere the first genuine hair
restorer have ever sseu.n
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-05-24
BREAKING IT GENTLY.

A lady WHO had ine brood Of
chickens h%d oooas ion TO go out Cd
soms business, end left the household
in charge OF her little cons. Before
her return q Thunderstorm came on.
The youngetsr forgot about tho
chickens, and wss disnayed when be
found thst half Of them had been
drowned,an ives afraid Of the wrath
to come. bus determined TO make o
clean breast Of it.
"Mamma," be said cautiously, six
OF the chickens ere dead.'
"DsAdl DRIED she mother-Six |
how did they die!"
Il shink-I think they died hap
py,' be said,
Boss AND SERVANT.
Boss-'That's a pretty ancient
looking coat you arc wearing"
Servaut-"Ye sir,' I got it With
my last pay"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-05-24
CUTE.

On a day when The rise 10 the
price OF bread took effect little girl
entered bakers chop, and placing
& nickel on the counter asked for q
loaf.
Another penny, my dear please
said The baker.
Has it rose, theo?" asked the,girl
Eyes, ny dear, bresd went up his
morning y
"Weil, then, give me one of y.s
terday's.'
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-05-24
T}lE TEACHER:5' CC..IEG o.
THE ACADEMY

Faculty Of Is. Three cOuracg ri fnu5
years each. High grade PREPARATORY
school George }. Cummings, Il. -. -,
Dean.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-05-24

Courscs in Bookkeeping, Stellography
Commercial Law, History, Clvlcs, &c
business and English high school ,dd,
cation combined. George w. Cook, Is
III. Dean,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28

Osawkie. where he has been ON {
hunting trip.
Miss Maude Massey has returned
from Granville. where she spent
Look ahead-order Banquet Flour
Adv.
Joseph Billings is spending & short
tune In Granville visiting his parents.
Vern Wilson OF Kilmer has been
mentioned for township treasurer to
succeed Albert Bartram Of Soldier
township. according to reports.
John Thompson Of Elmont has re-
turned to his home after short bust
ness trip to North Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28

Browns opened the engagement by
forming an advancing skirmish line
about q quarter Of a mile east OF the
bridge. DIR. Charles then threw the
right wing Of his army across the
reform school road and attacked the
Blues from the west. The main col
umn Of tho Browns charged the
bridge and were quickly followed by
both the left and right wings. The
Blues did the most OF their fighting
in broken formation, while the adj
vance of the Browns was In solid COL
umns. The battle ended with . sharp
engagement between the two armies
Just south of the bridge. the Browns
winning. Afater this q battalion pa
rade was given on the grounds north
Of the buildings
Burns Barn, in North Topeka.
A fire was discovered in a barn at
1925 North Topeka avenue about 3
o'clock last night. The alarm was
turned in at once and both wagons re-
sponded from station No. 1. However
it was impossible to stop the blaze as
the barn was a mass Of flames when
the department arrived. The barn
and contents were valued at $500 and
were a total loss. A horse which was
in the barn at the time OF the fire
could not be gotten out and was
burned so badly that 1t had to be
killed. The 'arn was owned by Mrs.
Mary Morris and the horse and con-
tents were owned by Mr.. Hanley.
The cause of the flre is unknown.
Presbyterian Church to Have Gym.
The basement Of the Second Pres
byterian church is to be fitted up into
a gymnasium, reading room and en-
been appointed to equip the room,
which is to be especially for the
young people of the church. Rugs
will be bought for the floor and the
gym will be equipped with Indian
clubs, dumb bells, horizontal bars and
other athletic equipment. This will
be open to both boys and girls.
Sunday School Contest.
The Central Avenue Christian Bible
school of North Topeka and the Third
Christian Bible school on the east side
enter a three months efficiency con-
test beginning with next Sunday
morning. The points for which cred
it is given are attendance, punctuality,
Bibles, offering, new scholars and Wis
itors. The Third church has the larg-
est church building on the east side
and hopes to keep 1t filled. The Cen
trail Avenue church Is not SO large
but the school is we'll organized. and
they expect to make it exceedingly in
teresting for their friendly competi-
tors from the start.
Personal Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. Miller of Wash
ington. D. c., who have been visiting
in North Topeka for the past several
weeks returned to their home in
Washington his morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Cells and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Hurst and son spent
Thanksgiving at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Musson.
Carl Lang of Fort Madison. Iowa, is
spending a short time in North To-
peka visiting friends.
Paul Scheer Of Baldwin university
is in North Topeka for q short time
visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. ].
e. Scheer.
his father in North Topeka
Sidney Newsbeck has returned from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28
BE PRETTY! TURN
CRAY HAIR DARK
Try Grandmotl,er's Old F'avorite Rec.
fpe Of Sage Tea and
Sulphur.

Almost every one knows that sage
Tea and Sulphur. properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
luster to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray; also ends dandruff, itching
scalp and stops falling hair. Years ago
the only way to get this mixture was
to make it at home. which is mussy
and troublesome. Nowadays. by ask
ing at any drug store for "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy" you
will get a large bottle Of this famous
old recipe for about 80 cents.
Don't stay gray! Try 1t! No one can
possibly tell that you darlkened your
hair. as it does 1t SO naturally and
evenly. You dampen . sponge or soft
brush with 1t and draw this through
your hair, taking one small strand at
a time; by morning the gray hair dis
appears. and after another application
or two, your hair becomes beautifully
dark, thick and glossy.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28
OFFERS BODY FOR DEBT
Dying Woman's Pathetic Offer Re
jected by Hospital Physicians.

Hoping to pay a debt Of gratitude
to a physician attached to the Roose-
welt hospital. who welcomed her to
the institution when she was i'll and
hungry. Mrs. Mary Turner, an aged
woman, who ten years ago distributed
the sum of $4,000 among charities,
made a dying wish that her body be
used for dissecting purposes.
Eight months ago the woman. hag-
gard and worn, after having been re-
fused admission to three institutions.
welt hospital. DR.. Robert F. Bryant
was on duty at the time. Realizing
that the aged woman was a victim OF
old age and neglect, he tenderly es-
corted her to a ward In the instttu-
ton and placed her in a bed. For
eight months Mrs. Turner was pa
tient at the hospital.
The aged woman, realizing that
death was near, summoned DR.. Bry-
ant.
DIR. Bryant" she said. "you have
been a good Samaritan to me. MY
friends deserted me in my hour of
need. I have nothing to offer you but
my body after 1 die. You and your
profession are welcome to 1t. Lie
was dismal until 1 fell exhausted on
the steps Of this hospital. You can
have my body and hope 1t il dissect-
ed in order that others might be
saved from the suffering which was
my misfortune"
DR.. Bryant refused to turn the body
over to the college. He was so touch
ed by the woman's deathbed state
ment that he was the first contributor
to a fund which will be used to bury
the body.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28
Had Serious Lung
Trouble-Now Well

Sufferers from Lung Trouble are often
misled in the belief that nothing win save
them Rest. fresh air. wholesome feod
and regularity In habits do much in aid
ing to restore health. but something else
is needed. Many people who have taken
Eckmans Alternative have testified fhaf
It was this medicine which restored them
to health Read this
Gentlemen: Through your instrnmen-
tally have been saved from a nre-
mature grave. On December Il 1874 I
was taken with Typhoid Pneumonia which
developed into Lung Trouble In Feb
ruary. 1906. went to Fort Worth. Texax
and later to Canon City, Colorado After
formed me that my case was hopeless.
weighing 10s pounds, the doctor having
alive. On July Y: 1896. began taking
Eckman's wonderful remedy for Lung
Trouble Today weigh 168 pounds. I am
stout and well and can do any kind OF
work about my grain elevator"
(Above abbreviated: more ON request-l
Eckman's Alternative has been proven by
many years test to be most eff1cacious
for severe Throat and Lung Affections.
Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma, Stubborn
Colds and In upbuiIding the system Con-
tains no narcotics. poisons or habit-form-
Ing drugs. Sold by leading druggists
Write the EckmAn laboratory, phllAde1-
phia, Pa. for booklet telling Of 1ecoveE1e9
and additional evidence.-Advs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28
NORTH SIDE news.
Indian Greek Grange to Elect
Officers December 2.
~Uncle Josh's Photograph Al
bum" ut Presbyterian Church.

The Indian Creek grange will mold
Its monthly meeting and annual el'sc-
ton Of grange officers Tuesday even
ing. December 2. This is to be an all
days meeting and dinner will be served
by the ladies' Of the grange.
The meeting will be closed, that IS, II
will be for members Of the grange "nly.
The program for the day has been ar
ranged and the officers Of the c-ganiza-
, ton expect good attendance.
"Uncle Josh at Presbyterian Church.
A unique entertainment will be given
at the Second Presbyterian church to-
night at 8 O'Clock. entitled Uncle
Josh's Photograph Album" The pre-
gram will open with six living pictures
with musical accompaniment. They are
az follows:
1-Simply to Thy Cross.
....... .. ........ Miss Gladys Pratt
aspiring. Miss Jessie Riach
sold Black Joe ......Mr. Earl Pringle
columbia Miss MaDei ou..
6-The Rosary miss Maude Wycon
Following Is the cast Of characters in
Uncle Josh's Photograph Album:
Uncle Joshs Pa and Ma. ..............
Mr.. Oran Layton. Miss Bergundthal
Josh as Baby. Col. Bert Fisher
Josh as Schoolboy. Ernest Wells
The Twins
miss Bergundthal and Miss Stevic
Josh's Bachelor Uncle. John Johnston
Josh's Old Maid Aunt.
................ Miss Stella Richards
The Hired Girl ............T. d. Joseph
Two of Josh's Sweethearts ..........
........... Misses Wycoff and Nippc-
The Parson Mr.. MorrOe
Me and Josh Tin wedding togs)......
go. Miss Louise Suit and J. p. Hicks
The Tom Boy ..........Mrs. Fred Morns
The Village GossipS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
..Mesdames King, Fisher and Joseph
The Village Beauty Miss Mabel Suit
Josh's Reformed Brother. John D. Pratt
Mother ....... Mrs. Frank Conwell
Uncle Josh's Wife NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Mrs. ]. P. Hicks, who describes the
pictures as they are displayed.
The Album Is followed by three musi-
cal numbers. They are as follows:
Piano Solo MISS chiffon
Vocal Solo ........ Mrs. Frank Phelps
Piano Duet ................ Misses Suit
According to the Rev. Joseph Hicks
this entertainment was arranged for
the entertainment Of all who can at
tend. No charges are to be made.
That Sham Battle.
The sham battle which was pulled
off Thursday afternoon at the Boys
Industrial school was a good imita-
ton Of the real thing. The two
armies were the Blues and the
Browns. The Browns were in COM
Blues were in command Of r. E.
Holding. The battle opened with the
Blues in possession of the Reform
school bridge, which was the main
point Of attack. The left wing of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28
SITE OF FIRST OIL WELL.
Many States Claim Precedence Over
Pennsylvania in Industry.

The location Of the first oil well in the
United States is claimed by several states.
Tho Wheeling Intelligence. reviewing the
oil Industry of West Virginia, says there
was an oil well on the banks OF the
Kanawha river at the present site of
Charleston 81 years before the Drake
well at Titusville. Pa. ushered in the
petroleum industry of the world"
1t IS probable that there were such wells
in other states. Kentucky, had once at an
early day, but its possibilities were so
little realized that nothing was done with
it beyond bottling limited portion OF the
product and peddling it out as a Imminent
As to the priority Of these old-time wells
It is = matter Of small Importance, since
the birth OF the petroleum business dates
from the famous Titusville discovery re-
ferred to by the Intel1igencer.
West Virginia did not become large
oil producer until about twenty years ago.
although oil operations of varying char
acter have been going on at intervals IN
that state almost since the beginning of
development in Pennsylvania. Thefe was
a fairly flourishing industry prior to the
civil war, but it was crushed out during
the period of hostilities. and for many
istence. Production reached. high-water
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28
Advertising
Advertisers
A Word to Retailers
and Manufacturers

One purpose of these daily
talks is to point out to the
readers of The State Journal
the rapidly growing interest
that is being shown through
out the country on the sub
ject Of newspaper advertising.
Prominent retailers and
manufacturers generally are
discussing it.
1t is being demonstrated in
every city where there are
clean, dependable newspapers
like The State Journal, that
the sure, quick, and satisfac-
tory way to inform the read
ing public about the special
merits of any particular kind
of merchandise is to tell about
them in q clean-cut, straight
forward manner In the adver-
Using columns Of good news
papers. Information Of this
kind is news-valuable, inter-
esting news to the reader.
Frequently the most impor-
tant news In the newspaper Is
that found in the advertise
ments.
If these talks help to In
crease the lively interest al
ready shown by its readers
The State Journal win have
rendered = service alike to the
advertisers who advertise IL
/ its columns and 10 the reode9s
who profit thereby
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28
HEARTS TREATED FREE
BY DR.. Miles, the Great Specialist Who
Sends . New $3.50 Treatment, Free.

Heart disease Is dangerous. hundreds
drop dead who could have been saved
Many have been cured after doctors fall
ed. To prove the remarkable efficacy OF
his new Special Personal Treatment for
heart disease. short breath pain in side,
shoulder or arm. oppression. irregular
pulse, palpitation, smothering, putting Of
ankles or dropsy, DIR. Miles win send to
afflicted persons $50 Free Treatment
Bad cases usually soon relieved
These treatments are the result OF 20
years. extensive research and remarkable
success In treating various ailments Of
the heart, liver and stomach. which often
complicafe each case.
Send for Remarkable Cures I'm Y0uf
State.
So wonderful are the results that he
wishes every sick person to test this Fam
Gus .treatmont At his expense Afflicted
personB skou16 avail themselves Of this
liberal offer. ~ they may never have
such an opportunity again. Delays are
dangerous No death comes more sud-
denly than that from heart disease.
Bend IT 6noe Tor his Free Book ana
Free Tree4meuts. Describe your disease
Addru1s Qr. yfanklln Miles, Dept HF.,
|f2D 70 - 49, - Hakhaet, 1nd.+Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28

Do you truly and honestly believe that
Jimpeon. of the genial philosopher. '-I
sure do. replied q. p. Free Of al re-
sponsibility. and equal to not less than
tnfee square meals q daY."-Idie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28
More british ssHowlcrs.r

Sir John struthers. secretary to the
Scotch education department. records the
following ochooiboy hoWlers:
A worshiper Of Mammon means . htga-
mist
The Israelites were fed by mammon In
the wilderness
Muses. were often seen at funerals IN
the olden days.
A Jobs comforter 10 . thing to give the
baby the patience Of Job.
Franchse 10 kind OF cotton imported
In bales.
The house OF commons was founded by
the parliament set
The black Prince Uas 0uxaaah DoW1ah.
Pan Nall 0a2e<ta. - = - = :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28

mark in 1900. when the output Of West
Virginia wells amounted to more than
in any subsequent year. although West
Virginia stands high on tho list a. an ell
was Il. COO barrels. In value it exceeded
that of any other year with the exception
Of the record year of 1900.
Oil has been a source of great wealth
to West Virginia and from present indi-
cations will continue to be a valuable
asset for many years to come.-Louisvi1lo
COurier-Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28

While the Davis Mercantile Co.. the
T. J. Brown Hide and Fur Co. and the
Wolff Packing company are not located
in North Topeka, they are always In
terested in North side affairs and cam
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28

The Model bakery is among the best
firms Of its kind in North Topeka, or
1t might be said in Topeka. They
have been established at their present
location for q number of years
The Columbus commercial., 1913-03-30
LOCAL COTTON STATES
TEAM BEATEN BY AZ N.
SCORE WAS SEVEN TO THREE
Local Columbus Team Proved
Easy Picking for the A. and
M. College Youngsters
Friday Afternoon.

The local Cotton States League
team played the A. and M. Col
lege team on Hardy field Friday
afternoon. and proved easy pick
ing for the collegians, who won
the contest by a score of 7 to 3. /
Weak hitting and poor fielding
featured the game. Each team
was credited with five errors and
six hits, but the misplays of the
leaguers came at inopportune
times, and were costly.
McMurphy pitched the entire
game for the collegians, while
Penner and Sewer both twirled
for the visitors.
The locals played at Artesis
yesterday, and won the game by
a score OF l0 to 4.
Artesia will play the Colum
bians at Lake Park Tuesday af
teruoon. the game being called
at $3.50 o'clock, and the A. anC
NJ. College will play here Friday
and Saturday.
The Columbus commercial., 1913-03-30
MISS MARIE BREHM HERE
FOR SERIES OF LECTURES
Noted Temperance Worker De-
lights all who Hear Her
Speak.

Miss Marie C. Brehm is here
for a series of three lectures, the
initial lecture having been given
at the First Baptist church Fri
day night, and having been at
tended by a large concourse of
people. Miss Brehm is a brilliant
speaker, and thoroughly delight
ed all who heard her.
Miss Brehm is speaker of in
ternational reputation. She was
for five years president of the
Illinois w. c. 7. u, and is now
the lecturer of that State. She
is the lecturer at the head of the
temperance committee of the
Presbyterian Church of the
United States. has spoken four
times before this organization
and was last year the delegate
to the great alcohol congress at
/ the Hague for the Interdenomina-
tional Association Of America.
1t is seldom such a talented
speaker charms Mississippi audi
ences. Miss Brehm presents a
majestic appearance upon the
platform and is profound in her
utterances.
Miss Brehm will speak at the
First Methodist church at $3.50
O'Clock this afternoon and at the
Industrial Institute and College
at 7:.30 o'clock this evening, The
people of Columbus are extended
a cordial invitation to here these
lectures.
The Columbus commercial., 1913-03-30
COL. n. G. WlNN WORKING FOR
TOM0|GBEE IMPROVEMENT
Prominent abamian Interest
ed in Scheme to Make River
Perennially Navisable.

The following special which
was sent out from Demopolis will
be read x;la isasrest here.
''Col. Norman G. Winn has been
made one of the vice.presidents
of the Tombigbee River Improve
ment Association. The work OF
this association is to have the
Tombigbee made navigable from
Aberdeen to its mouth, and to
construct a canal to connect the
Tombigbee with the Tennessee.
The association has adopted as
its slogan, THE Tombigbee and
a Six foot Channel. !"
"Col. Winn is enthusiastic ovel
a meeting held in Columbus,
Miss, known as The Tombig'
bee Hearing This board was
composed of U. s. A. engineers,
and seemed much pleased ovel
the data presented, the character
of the facts submitted and thu
hospitality extended Col. Winr
desires that all influential citi
zens take this matter up with the
general board of United States
engineers at Washington, d. G.
the engineers of The Hearing
Board at Columbus, Miss, hav
ing completed its reports, it il
said, and forwarded the same t
Washington"
The Columbus commercial., 1913-03-30

The undersigned desire to ex-
tend to the president, faculty and
students Of the Industrial Insti-
tute and College and the citizens
of Columbus in general our most
grateful thanks for the numerous
kindnesses and courtesies shown
us in our sad bereavement caused
by the sudden and unexpected
death of our dear mother. Mrs.
Jennie Cary. Our hearts are in
deed heavy. but our great loss
has been tempered by the uni
versal sympathy extended by
acquaintance and friends in this
hour of great sorrow.
Mr.. AND Mrs. JOHN DowDLE.
The Columbus commercial., 1913-03-30

This contest is without doubt
the biggest business getting en-
terprise that has ever been pre-
sented to the people of Columbus
and vicinity.
While the Commercial enjoys
a good business. nevertheless we
are always reaching out for more
and in our present method of
helping others. we hope in return
to help ourselves. We expect to
increase our subscription list at
an exceedingly rapid rate. and
thereby benefit the advertiser.
Read the rules elsewhere in
this issue, inspect the offerings
of the merchants and learn how
you may secure votes for your
selves or friend.
Use the 25.vote coupon in this
issue and cast it for someone, as
it may be the starter of a winner.
Fill out the nominating blank and
send it or hand it to the CONNER
cial Office. as this may be the
means of helping some deserv-
ing lady to win a handsome
piano or some of the other val
liable prizes enumerated in the
list.
Remember that a number of
our leading merchants are inter-
ested in this contest, among
whom are;
L. Z. Lide, druggist.
R. E. Leigh.
A. ]. Rombach.
Gunter Brothers.
Columbus Clothing Company.
Miss Parsons. photographer.
Banks Hardware Company.
Miss Neva Turner. milliner.
The Columbus commercial., 1913-03-30
TOTAL NUMBER OF DEAD
NAY NOT EECEED2,OOO
FIRST ESTIMATE TOO HIGH
Number Of People Killed in
Storm Which Swept Over Ohio
Valley Not as Large as at
First Reported

Revised estimates show that
the number of deaths resulting
from the storm which swept over
the Ohio valley last Tuesday was
by no means as great as at first
reported. The latest estimates
place the number of dead at 2, 600
instead of 1000. as originally re-
ported. and even these figures
may be reduced by further in
vestigations. 1t is stated that in
Dayton, Ohio, which was the
center of the storm, not more
than 200 persons lost their lives.
From other points than Dayton
the death list has grown.
There was far heavier loss of
life in the west side of Columbus,
Ohio, than was at first thought.
One estimate places the number
of dead there at more than 600.
Apparently authentic reports
from Piqua indicated that 20
were dead.
| At Peru, Ind. the 'ties
estimated the number OF dead at
$50.
From Hamilton. Ohio, so per.
sons were reported drowned in
a collapse of a hotel where they
had sought refuge.
! Twenty-Five deaths were re
ported from Troy, Ohio. thirty il
| Middletown and five in Massilion
| Estimates are that 10000 per
sons were marooned in Dayton's
flooded district, where 15,00t
homes have been submerged
Rescue stations are providing fc.'
5000 homeless people. Th'
property damage in the city il
estimated at $25, 600. 900.