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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1898

Page

5

Morrow's Kidnecks Promoted as Nerve Remedy

The advertisement links kidney function to brain and nerve health, claiming nervous disorders stem from kidney waste. It promotes Morrow's Kidnecks tablets as the sole effective remedy, touting origin by Springfields Oh chemist Jenn Morrie and a Springfield Ohio company, with sale details and price $2.50.

Morrow Jenn Morrie Springfels United States Morrew Mert Medicine Co Springfield Onin Mart Firme Tuitsa

Political Notes From Sheridan County Republican Meetings

The Sheridan county Republican gathering discusses large delegate counts for the congressional convention and a state convention plan. Reports mention W. A. Reeder's candidacy, county officers, and calls for reorganizing the slate. Delegates from multiple counties prepare for the state convention with proposed methods and voting steps.

Sheridan County W. A. Reeder

Fire at the Santa Fe Storehouse Burns Lumber Yard

A large blaze at the Santa Fe storehouse and lumber yard caused by a stack fire spread quickly. Santa Fe and city fire departments fought the flames with nine water streams, preventing spread to adjacent buildings. damage is estimated at about 9900 dollars and the fire started inside the north stack.

Otlock Santa Fe Santa Fe Department Santa Fe Company Randle Hese Jena O Brien Tes Tance Senta Pe Sancta Pe

Dr. Colcord in Texas Oversees Rail Construction

Topeka based engineer Dr Colcord supervises a railroad project extending from Brileeport to Tacksanhocoaga in Texas. He arrived two months ago, inspected the site, and today was in Texas on a business trip returning tomorrow. He plans to travel through Texas to oversee work and resume practice in Topeka.

Uftras City Estendine Brileeport Tacksanhocoaga Topeka Eeward Texas CRE Colcord Tene Central

Hancocks Wen Santa Fe Shops Defeat High School Ball Team

The Santa Fe shop team defeated the High School Ball Team 17 to 8 on Saturday. Key moments included two one handed catches in deep center as Hancocke and Azsostans played notable roles.

Santa Fe Shops Hancocks Santa Fe Azsostans Hancocke

Fragmentary Street Address Notice Decoded

A damaged OCR fragment hints at a street address on Park Place and West Ebchib werest, with a monthly figure of 175 dollars and a dated line mentioning Riding Hood by Mrs. Meredith. The sequence includes 31 200 and 18 15 with 55 cents, but details are incomplete.

Huntoon Street Park Place Ebchib

What the Solons Cost

Mr W E Teppine appropriation clerk of the auditor’s office completes a statement of the legislature’s total expense. For the first time three figures are published showing the state’s outlay. The Senate Auditorium Benefit is directed by Mrs Meredith, with Red Riding Hood promising to succeed the summer Cinderella show.

W. E. Teppine Wtate Sodas Senate Meredith Red Riding Hod

Topeka News Snapshots Across City Notices

Local items from Topeka recount community happenings: Cy Leland in Troy State and Parks visiting Beloit. multiple residents admitted to Reform school. construction on a residence addition at 2132 North Quincy. baseball clubs forming among youths. Santa Fe offices and Garfield park bicycle track work. Kansas City whist club to visit Topeka April 20. new Journeymen Tailors lodge No. 120. High School baseball loss to Sante Fe Hancock s. English Lutheran Church entertainment at farm school. Topeka horse team improvements. various civic notes on signatures, parties, and meetings. health updates on Hasty Martin and Dr. Whitmer. bicycle drawing contest at Stansfeld’s drug store. county teachers meeting appointments. contributions to monument fund. and school prize draws.

Cy Leland Troy Parks Beloit F_ E Hale North Quincy Street Ee Eves Tom Deran Tobe Eugene Wolfe Gion Santa Fe Garfield Pare Kansas City Topeka Topels Lodge of Journeymen Tailers Cernet Sante Fe Hancocks He Farm Schoal W. Persuson W. E. Bush Guthrie Hasty Martin Fort Madison H. A. Heath Press Club W. C. Stephenson G. Lege Fer Street Su Mrace Paxico Peart Webber Stansfeld Tupela Gar- Held Park J. B H. Steut Bug Poster H Wright J HO McBride W. H Wasson Shawnee County Tnetirate Tonks Jane County Tendent Stour

Rates for Tourists Meet to Discuss Summer Travel

J Black of the Santa Fe returned from Chicago where he attended a meeting of western passenger agents. They discussed reduced summer rates for trips to events such as the Ottawa Kansas Chautauqua June 13 to 24 and Winfield June 14 to 22. A single fare round trip from all Western Passenger points was proposed for several gatherings including Denver June 2 to 29 and San Francisco July 5 to 8, with other events listed in coming months.

Vw. J. Black Santa Fe Chicago Pesnenstragente Chautauqua Assembly Ottawa Kans Winfield Cereine Kansas Denver International Christian Endeavor San Francisco Cincinnati Transiziavissippi Teachers’ Association Omaha Supreme Lodge Convention and Uniform Bank Pythias Indi Anupolis

Illustrated Lecture at Enelien Lutheran Church

Dr A Palmer presents 150 colored dissolving calcium light views at the Enelien Lutheran Church corner Fifth and Harrison streets evening April 20. Cuban views and many others of interest from Egypt Rome and more. Mrs Palmer sings. Proceeds for the Sabbath school. Admission 5 cents.

Palmer Enelien Lutheran Church Fifth Harrison Streets Maine Egypt Rome

Rock Island Special to Wichita Encampment Notice

Mr. Baily paid William Sehick $625 last week for the loss of his right eye. Take the Rock Island Special to Wichita. G AR encampment leaves Topeka April 16 at 1 05 p m arriving at Wichita. Tickets to the apm.

Wne Rock Island Wichita G Topeks Wichita Apm R. Topeka

TWO WOMEN AND A BOY Tramp From St Louis to Topeka

A widow and her sister-in-law with the latter's young son arrived in Topeka on Sunday after walking from St Louis with little money. They sought help at a local office, were not seeking charity initially, and planned to reach Newton where relatives could aid them. The boy's joints stiffened from walking and he limped as they traveled.

St Louis Topeka Newton Susan Marrow Annie Heswords Sewtan Seton Goa Thorpe Banperis Pelema Kelle Sal Ondisiog

Patrolman Berry Fires at Jack Tasker Misses in Topeka Incident

In Topeka last night, Patrolman J P Berry shot at Jack Tasker a Santa Fe employee after Tasker mistook a man following him for a thief. Tasker fled toward Topeka Avenue and Kansas Avenue boarding a car. Berry reported a white man attempting house-to-house breaking and failed to arrest him.

Berry Jack Tasker J. P. Berry Topeka Santa Fe Tasker Seventh Eighth Streets Topeka Avenue Clay Street Acros Mr. Tasker United Presbyterian Church Eighth Street Kansas Avenue

North Topeka Social Notes Amid Local Visits

North Topeka column records visits and guest changes at homes from Meriden Baldwin and Kansas City. Mentions Mrs Morrin of Hart with her mother Mrs Hanley, Hoke of Marion, and Mrs Kane of Quincy street. Notes Fes tering events, Old Folks five dab meeting, and a Rus rents age discussion. Florence Anderson listed among members.

Moss Url Ault Meriden Oil Josepk Giltepis Wade Caer Morrin Hart Hanley To- Page Ted Hoke Marion Todway Celes Festering Neeth AS. Kase Kansas City Races Ad. Kane Quincy Street O. T. Hverett Baldwin Wilviett Bustaud Rey Cristian Nicholson Inratslay Saturn Ritsing Jones Lukes Aucice Duem

Insurrection in McPherson County GOP Delegation Clash

Jim Simpson, long denied delegate bids, secured McPherson county delegates to state and congressional conventions. A seven member committee, staffed by Simpson supporters, trapped anti Simpson members and controlled the convention. Frank Nelson pledged fair representation but Simpson reneged, causing disorder and a political rift as Nelson lost allies.

Jim Simpson McPherson County Simpson Frank Nelson McPhersop County Nelson Simpeon

Death of Emmett Rowley on East Fifth Street

Emmett Rowley collapsed and died from heart failure while walking west on Fifth Street near Jefferson about 2 AM Sunday. Bystanders David Lane and J Imbler aided him until police arrived. he was moved to DeMose & Penwells Undertaking. Rowley, owner of the Gray store at Sixth and Kansas and founder of a East Sixth street drug store, had a history of dissipation and divorce. his funeral is planned from J. P. Howles's home.

Emmett Rowley Fifth Street Jefferson Street David Lane J_ Imbler DeMose & Penwells East Fifth Gray Sixth and Kansas Avenues East Sixth Street Rowley James P. Rowley Mentoe J. P. Howles Noah

Rock Island Train Schedule To Wichita Evening Trip

At the Grand Opera House Friday evening the Rock Island is advertised as the shortest line to Wichita. The timetable shows departures from Topeka at 6:00 pm, arrival in Wichita around 6 3 pm, with an alternative 6 40 pm departure and 5 39 am arrival.

Grand Opera House Rock Island Wichita Topeka Toneka

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