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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
5
War era brief reports Johnsen returns to claim Clata property abandoned by his wife two years prior. Leftier described as sick and destitute, his actions tied to ongoing dispute over assets amid unsettled clan tensions.
A divorce decree four hours before absolute divorce, widow Jennie Johnson seeks property rights and support. The case names William Johnson, Joseph Johnson, and Kenneth Johnson, with guardianship and beneficiary claims, detailing abandonment, custody hopes, and settlement of estate proceeds.
The home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Crous hosted the wedding of their daughter Glenna to Mr Charles Rodwell Wilmarth son of Mr and Mrs George Wilmarth The ceremony featured Rev J T McFarland and Steinberg's orchestra with a Princess style gown of white crepe de chine for the bride and a maid of honor in white organdy The reception and grand table decor included red and green highlights as guests at Topeka weddings and California plans follow the ceremony with the couple to reside in Los Angeles and Sacramento after a honeymoon flight to California
A quiet ceremony held today at 2:30 PM at the home of Mr. and Mrs. PeMuth on Van Buren Street joined Mint Helet Mood and Mr. George H. Bushnell in marriage. Rev. Heed officiated at Oakland Brigs Church. The bride wore white basket cloth with embroidered trim and satin ribbon. Out-of-town guests included Miss Margaret Marming of Chico and Mr. George E. Chambers of St. Louis.
A fragmentary local roundup notes various items including a Cherryvale brick firm charter with capital, a Santa Fe official returning from Chicago, Seventh Day Adventists relocating a church café, and a probate court marriage citation among scattered references to sports and grain. The shaky text mentions Lawrence and Topeka in Kansas, and several unnamed residents facing routine civic matters.
City officials face opposition as plans to resurface Main Street draw protests and street closures. Citizens clash over pavement cuts, drainage, and timetables while a construction firm and local leaders negotiate access. The dispute centers on safety, costs, and impact on daily commerce, with residents pressing for expedited action.
Frank E Pulter, jailed after arrest in Akron, alleged to have urged Adams Express officials to deliver $3,000 while acting as Accom rs Agent at Mitceon. His brother Albert Pulter and Red Cule were also mentioned. authorities plan prosecution under town laws for receipt of stolen property. Local grocers involved in a reportedly convoluted scheme.
A notice from Philadelphia dated April 17 reports on the death of Mrs Het Webb widow of Wid en de Webb, founder of the Webb Academy and Home for Shipbuilders. Her fortune is left to be directed towards the academy and hospital projects in the Bronx. The wilt of Webb died this week. details indicate a substantial estate and its distribution.
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