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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1902

Page

13

Topeka Notes and Local Visitors Gatherings

Local residents and visitors are listed with movements, visits, and social events. Names include Miss Jeanette Wolcott, D. J. Johnson of Silver Lake, Fr. Montgomery, Marion Van Orsdal, Mrs. Lillie Bryan, Mrs. J. C. Joseph, Wilbur Palmer, Miss Maud Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert French, Jec Campbell, and Anna Roosa among others. Community notices cover lodge events, upcoming church services, and a furnace ad.

Elmoli Kanes Mowe Atcnson Jeanette Wolcott Amity Lodge No P. Yeill D. J. Johnson Silver Lake Fr. Montgomery Lawrence Marion van Orsdal Topeka Bredla Smith Eveline Smith John Anderson Ed. Roehe Lillie Bryan Jackson Streets Lincoln Neb Wilson J.C. Joseph Jec. Campbell Kansas City J. A. Campbell E. Chacey Jack Weller San Bernardino Cali Weller Anna Roosa Louisville Kansas John Taylor Rossville Winston Fuller Elizabeth Marian Lillle Galen Schlichter Stormont Hospital J. H. Foucht Church of the Good Shepherd Irving Todd Duff Taylor Currie Adelaide McDaniels Lake Valley N. M E. F. Tennant Tyler Street Miss McDaniels Lax Cruces W. G. Brooks St. Mark's Church J. A. Stavely Wil Kansas Avenue ML E Dann ‘Tracy Ironwood Mich Tracy Samuel Tracy T. J. Pearson North Topeka J. W. Priddy Gertie Kull Harry Spangler Cincionati Mamie Zarker Earl Maxwell Dorotty Dyer Miriamn Withers Dora Yet Miriam Mamie Zarker Vern Wallace Nellie Beale Wiutts Lillian Bean Zadle Clara ‘Tyler Ethel Ada Schenck Charlie Sheets Mr. Greeser J. W. Countermine Sioux City Second Presbyterian Church

Real Estate Transfers and Local Listings Reported

Real estate transfers include Mary E. Tripp to Prank C. Tripp involving Lincoln Street and Highland Park additions. Another transfer shows Frank L. Pearces to John A. Coulter for $1,000 on Eighth Avenue. A garbled segment mentions a theater event titled A Chicago Tramp with W. and J.B. Sager related notes and Garfield Park events by Marstairs with performances tomorrow night.

Mary E. Tripp C. Tripp Lincoln Street Horne Pennsylvania Avenue Highland Park Frank L. Pearces John A. Coulter West Wall Eighth Avenue Foo Ade Clare Harrison Park Adao Hazen J.B. Sager Sager

Rates Restored After Topeka Differential Reinstated

Santa Fe freight department restores the old carload differential on shipments to Topeka and North Topeka four months after abandonment. The move sets minimum rates per 100 pounds in classes T and D and follows sparse use of carload traffic. Topeka officials claim Otto Kuehne may relocate to Kansas City if rates remain unfavorable.

Santa Fe Freight Department Topeka North Topeks Clase T Ealm Tte Santa Fe Sais Tere- Rae Otto Kuehne Kansas City

Tecumseh Meeting Draws Independent County Candidates

A muddy Tecumseh gathering Friday night drew about fifty people. Independent candidates from Tecumseh spoke on conditions and the weather, stressing enthusiasm. The Tecumseh schoolhouse hosted speeches by Frank Stahl sheriff candidate Stebbins county attorney candidate J B Larimer and J A Stebbins. Foster urged a debate with Republicans and accused them of weak campaigning. A Topeka quartet sang, and Topeka whistler Vinton Phenis entertained attendees.

Tecumach Loos Tecurel Topeka Vinton Fhenis Frank Foster Sho Foster

Prominent Chicagoans Ride Special Train Across Kansas

John W. Gates and associates including J. Blair and John J. Mitchell with sixteen family members traveled a special Santa Fe train through Topeka en route east. Photographer C. Harlan of Eaton, Illinois, documented the journey as the group paused briefly in Topeka to change engines. In a separate note, Electric Bitters are praised for aiding digestion and liver ailments, claimed to restore health after other remedies failed.

John W. Gates Chicago J. &. Blair John J. Mitchell Harlan Eaton, C Arnold Brug Co

Diamond C soap contest standings end of day two

The Diamond C soap contest shows sharp daily gains with the final week shaping as the most exciting yet. Top contestants listed noon today include Mrs L Crowder 283 Klein 8,000 Leah Saunders 620 Lake 6,899 Mrs Fannie Barris 301 Lake 4,399 and Ethel Yearguin 400 E Third 3,717 among many others. A booklet with details and contest rules is available at F W Swearingen's Jewelry Store 724 Kansas avenue or by writing Cedahy Packing Co Topeka.

Crowder Klein Leah Saunders Lake Fannie Barris Ethel Yearguin Mrs. Blake Harrison Cora Stevens Kate McKeirnan East Bee Margaret Crow Harry Drebebach D_ Dillon Fillmore Béna Groves Monroe Iva Grow Western Woolen Mills Aldee BH Gilbert Harry Pettit Emma Schafer Tad Tel Co Emma Sholes Hancock Hiel Thoman Swyeart Ave Minnie Boyle Kan Gretts Eilett Monroesc F. W. Swearingen Kansas Avenue Cedahy Packing Co Topexa

Calderhead Send Off for Senate Bid in Kansas

Speech excerpts praise Congressman Calderhead as loyal to Kansas, highlighting his Civil War service, honesty, and congressional work. The passage notes support from Linn county Republicans for Bowstock and Clifton town nominees Stoy Ware and William Murdock, outlining their districts and party backing.

Bere Thompson Calderhead Chanocetor Dever Cat Werhead Iam House of Representatives Senate Kansas United States McKinney White House Linn County Bowersock Congress of the United States Dustin D. Bowstock United States Senate W. A. Harris Clifton Washington Clay Counties Stoy Ware Clay County William Murdock Washington County Weabington County

Judge Horton Improves After Sinking Spells Alleviated

Report notes Judge Horton remained comparatively well last night with no sinking spells, expressing interest in current events though denied newspapers to avoid exertion. He continues nourishment and shows appetite, while a separate item mentions excessive water and rising Kaw river levels, along with a large railroad sale notice in Lawrence.

Boy Cured of Colic After Doctor Failed

A four year old boy suffered colic until a physician’s treatment failed and morphine injections were given. Distuit and Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy were administered, and the child rapidly recovered. Mr. Wilkins of the Stell Lake Lumber Co. reports the remedy’s sale by all druggists.

Fair Bodies Held For Inquest In Cherkov Shipment

The Associated Press learns remains of Charles L. and Mrs. Fair are held for an inquest as lawyers delay shipment to Cherkov on the way to New York. An agreement keeps the bodies here pending decision on examination and consent of the late Mr. Fair’s family.

Chicago Cranford Bork Press Sprak Btehest Mr. W Bt Jemnee Charles L

Band Concert at Garfield Park by Marshall's Band

Tickets on sale August 27 for a Garfield Park concert featuring Marshall's Band. The event is promoted by Union Pacific and promises a lively evening with a program likely to draw community attendance.

Garfield Park Marshall Ober Anpsreet Menos Oe Union Pacific RE Abilane Union Pacific RR

Kansas Heroes Nominated For Medal Of Honor

In a wartime action near Philippi Mala Bayou on May 2 three Kansas soldiers are lauded for bravery. Quartermaster Sergeant Jamie L. Greene from Etopa, Robert F. Wood of Cherryvale, and Peter Walker from Kingman are praised for climbing enemy walls beneath heavy fire to man the fort’s port holes. The brigade commander Gen. Davis recommends them for the Medal of Honor.

Ain Ovens Netia Philippi Mala Kansas Boas Urave Battinea Onde Javane Moron Kansaw Lake Ape America Bolce Davis

Farmers' Annual Picnid at Berryton

Farm community invites all to a Berryton event on August 26 with a round trip fare of 40 cents. Trains depart Missouri Pacific depot at 7 a m and return at 5 p m, offering a full day outing for residents and visitors.

Missouri & Kansas Tele Com Berryton Missouri Pacific

Invalid OCR Summary Due to Corrupted Text

The readable content describes a village notice about distributing circulars at mass and a wanted person to drive a wagon to a shore area, with names and locations garbled and uncertain. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or events can be reliably identified from the fragment.

M. Mill &O West Tehat

Wanted male help and salesmen in many trades

Multiple want ads seek reliable men for travel sales, teaching barber trade, detective work, bakery wagon jobs, machine shop positions, bookkeeper, and sales roles. Also listings for traveling agents, canvassing, and distribution of samples across cities including Washington DC Chicago St Louis and Kansas to earn weekly wages plus commissions.

Fifth Ave Hanna Bros Kansas McBrady Star Bi Chicago Wnd Farm San Railroad Rathburn & CO Kans. Ave Santa‘ ‘Fe Worman Distwaahef Cremerie Agfive Catholic Indy Reme Ssal Aemots Factory John Bagwall Lakeside Schwehlfare Vainey Anower Shwe Tr Owe Nabdiwri Hechanee Sir van Boren Civil Service Govan Wie Struointeneuts Saumaion Chet Co Colubien Ston Informathon Ree IA Bey Foctire Washington, DC Wes Beth Loulearn Toolk St Taouls Omaha Neb Arabean Lemp Co Caty Sto Art Exchange W. Lake St U.S. of Americas Temple Pub. Co Tribune Investora Honduras Cleveland Styria Custumiers Wonderfl Ameren Novelty Co Cannut A. A. Care Journal Weil Thre Sairamac Familar Rmeerie Pimiado Lawrence A Nicwery Heney Lawrenos Kan

For Rent Unfurnished Rooms Cheap Nearby

Several rental notices list furnished and unfurnished rooms for single occupants or housekeeping. Options include two to seven rooms, modern amenities, steam heat, and varying locations near central streets. Inquiries point to specific addresses such as Monroe, Van Buren, Harrison, Clay, and Quincy streets.

Pole Wirasch Ais Quincy Monroe van Buren Quincy St Harrison Brent Bart Modern

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