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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1898

Page

8

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Umbrella Sale Offers Mixed Prices for Rainy Weather

The notice advertises umbrellas at varied prices including one dollar and twelve fifty, with promotional language and stock details. It notes readiness for rain and suggests buyers will be suited for the weather with these purchases.

Holyites Movement Emerges Near Olive Chapel

In Laporte Indiana a new religious community the Holyites has formed at Olive Chapel under Rev Mr Buck and evangelists. The movement preaches a creed claiming adherents are sinless and immune to temptation. Several weeks into its existence a number of converts have joined, with Buck and his wife guiding proselytes toward establishing a new sect.

Laporte Ind Olive Chapel Buck Withigan

Grant's Grandson Seeks West Point Appointment

Colonel Fred Grant travels to Washington with a 33 year old letter from his father requesting the appointment to West Point for General Grant's grandson, Ulysses, bearing W. T. Sherman’s indorsement. The missive notes Grant’s heart was set on the young man following in the family footsteps and aims for the class scheduled to graduate in spring.

New York Fred Grant Washington Jetter United States West Point General Grant Ulysses Grant W. T. Sherman

Georgia Farmers Plan Wheat Over Cotton Decline

Ramp Georgia April 1 Georgia farmers prepare to reduce cotton acreage due to overproduction and low prices. Many will plant more wheat and corn while cotton remains unprofitable at five to seven cents. Canning factories and truck farming gain interest as grain prices rise.

Ramp Georgia Uverlee Biz

Major Hood Club Forms in Emporia for Governor Bid

A large group of about 200 Emporia citizens has organized to back Major Calvin Hood for the Republican nomination for governor. The nonpartisan Hood Cam club includes Democrats and seasoned Republicans, with officers led by President W. L. Hugetas and a long charter list of local notables and businesspeople.

Emporia Calvin Hood Water Club Calvin ' Hood Cam Club Major Hood Sopaleen Majorlood W. L._ Hugetas Charina 5. Cross Geo. M. Paxton Santa Femester Mediaste I. Selim Worster Macs Fleming WG Dukes Grads W. Exatman W. Cunsingham I. Jay Huck Draper DP. Eluud W. Fn Atom Foy Brown A. Tl Obley Hi, Thomas Dave Rowland John E. Martin BP. Benner IB. Beans MW. Wells XL. Raber J. D. Myers Ghat Care Chas Fores Jus Bova W.N. Smoiser Albert Robinson Geo Murrindalé Bls Swisher Chas Harris EP. Jay Gse Wonite Guy “Brewer J. E Morse WR. McCenchias EM Fell L. Bassett EW. Grob Wolcombs TL Bronk KS. Lawrence George Jdnnes Roganes A. Re Roberta J. Q Faynes Waldo Vorster John ‘Roberts Be, Powter H.W. Eskridge Hewitt Perles Burton Sexs Jona Tybhartaieh Mulund Withite Chas. Douglass T. Burton T. Ti Harvey ML Jones EL Painter W._A. Wiills de Aten Thoms O'Connor Geo. D. Griffith Worington Northl Messerve Jogurt EH. Reiber Gritath AL Best Seagondoi ES

Old Civil War guns and cannonballs melt at Hunt-Spaller yard

Boston April 1 large quantities of old guns shot and shell have been carted to the Hunt Spaller works yard in South Boston from Charlestown Navy Yard. About 500 tons of fifteen inch shot and 700 tons of shells and twelve inch guns have been placed behind the air furnace to be melted into castings for modern guns. Some pieces from the Constitution’s battery will be melted, despite earlier preservation attempts.

Boston Hunt-Spaller Works Charteatown Navy Yard

Topeka Snapshots Highlight Local Happenings and Figures

Local notes recount Belford’s return from Denver and a busy stretch of weather with heavy rain and muddy streets. Updates cover auctions, property deals, building plans, club meetings, charity events, and residents such as Major Shreve and James Blandin shaping Topeka’s cultural scene.

Dr Miles Nervine Promises Relief For Nervous Ailments

An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for nervous disorders. It claims nervousness causes wide health issues, presents a testimonial from Mrs. A. V. Dabbs praising better sleep and health, and offers a money back guarantee on the first bottle. Drugstores sell the product and a free book on heart and nerve diseases is offered.

Miles A. V. Dabbs Plainville Dr. Miles Miles* Nervine Dr. Milles Medical Co Elkhart

March Weather Showers Break Records Across City

Rainfall in March exceeded normal levels while temperatures ran higher. Records kept in the Columbian building show mean March temperatures at 4 degrees above normal with highs near 72 degrees. The dataset notes 4.21 inches of rain, 20 inch normal, and notable historic extremes in prior years.

Jennings Columbian Building

Bridegroom at 75 Arkansas City Woman Marries After Years

Miss Tyler of Arkansas City aged 45 wed L. W. Clark aged 75 in Kansas City. Both natives of Linn County Missouri. Clark’s wife died recently. he reconnected with Miss Tyler after reaching out from his old home. He proposed, she accepted, ending years apart and rekindling a romance.

Arkansas City Miss Tyler Kansas City Ll. W. Clark Clark Miss ‘Tyler Linn County Missoura Whurk Abbie Kan Mr. Clark

Ottawa hosts Boulder Chautauqua tour and rail news

The Boulder Chautauqua troupe toured Ottawa under Commercial Club sponsorship to compare with Texas and Kansas assemblies. J J Frey, Santa Fe general manager, heads to Louisville for the American Railway association meeting as schedules are set for summer. The Colorado Flyer departs Topeka for Colorado Springs and Denver with daily Santa Fe service including Pullman sleepers and reclining chairs.

Ottawa Chautauqua Boulder Colo Assembly Commercial Club Boulder Chautauqua Kansas Assembly Texas J.J. Frey J. J. Frey Santa Fe Louisville American Railway Association Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo

Big cattle sale head transferred for 40000 vers

April 1 report from Holdy district describes EK Karrick of Pueblo Colorado securing 40 000 head of cattle through New Mexico agents for about 1 000 000. Cattle sourced from Eddy country Van Horn San Martin Toyah ranges in west Texas. Deliveries begin in April and May with stock bound for Pueblo California.

Sloss Fort Worth Holdy Karrick Pueblo Col New Mexico Eddy Country van Horn San Martin Toyah West Texas Kar- Tick Eddy Cal

Wichita Boy Goes to Navy in Brooklyn War Move

A Sedgwick County man, Frank Hornecker of near Thirteenth Street, left Wichita by bicycle to join the United States Navy in Brooklyn, New York. He had a promising naval position, brought home his son Hollo’s belongings, and wrote his father from Brooklyn promising to depart for New York soon. The article also notes a political notice and various local notices about trains and health claims.

Topeka Charles A. Taylor Bae Rodgers Birst Lutheran Church M. Scott Port Arthur A. T. Bachélier Mabel C. Rousebush Auburndale George Depree Quincy Street Benedict Buchanan Street Florence E. Mitchcock Florence W. Miller Mts Tyler Street Biuntoon Masonic Temple PB. W. Griggs & Co West Sixth Street Kellam Henry Beerman Tenth and Topeka Avenue Sim Radges C. H. Nettels Hazen J. Luker United States Pension Office Columbian Asylum Moeser Ice Company Topeka Athletic Club Athletic Club Coburn State Board of Agriculture Lincoln County Farmers’ Institute Eastern Star John Sargent Myron A. Waterman Topeka Advocate Kansas Shreve B.D. Eastman Cuba Florida Republic County Archie Barnes Wells Fargo Express Company Nebraska Hamilton Hall Columbia _Council No. 0 Knights and Ladies of Security Fred Harrison Auditor's Office The Santa Fe Chicago A. M. Robinson Fire Staton No. 2 R.E. Town Journal Washington Chicago Times-Herald Walter Wellman John F. McManus Moses Sarbach Horton Sarbach McManus James Blandin Ctiliset Sullivan & Delahoyde Wichita Brooklyn Sedgwick County Frank Hornecker Thirteenth Street Hol N. Y United States Navy Hornecker Naval Brooklyn Yards N.Y Santa Bea West Point Hutchinson

Leakage of Gas Forces Pavement Repairs Comment

Mr H. B. Morgan, secretary of the Hixcslelot Coke and Gas company, said today there is some leakage in mains but not enough to injure pavement. Repairs will begin soon and pavement removal will be determined when work starts.

Morgan Hixcslelot Coke and Gas Company

Move Law Library During Expansion Plan

The State Library will be split into two sections temporarily following a decision by the executive council to relocate the fecal portion to a new library room. The remainder stays in place until marble, steel shelving for new rooms is ready, per supreme court judges’ wishes.

Executive Council Supreme Court

Li Hung Chang Granted Authority on Boundary of Grant

March 31 report that Li Hung Chang is invested with full power to proceed to Port Arthur to redefine the boundary of territory released to Russia. The move aims to mark the limits of China’s grant to Musela Pekin as contested by recent developments with nina.

China Musela Pekin Li Hung Chang Port Arthur Russia Nina

Dyspepsia Remedy Promises Cure for Indigestion

The article discusses chronic indigestion and its link to serious diseases like Bright's disease and consumption. It credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a breakthrough cure, claims physicians sought evidence, and notes tablets are available to aid digestion and digestion-related ailments.

Bright Stuart Rome

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