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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1899

Page

7

North Topeka community notes mix travel moves and visits

Fortes made a business trip to Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Westeninjr moved to 1107 Van Bures. Miss Loulae Kiremerle visited Morton. Mr and Mrs Lotes plan a move from Cer avenue to Lowman. Vila Wallace is home from an extended trip west. Regulars over trained Nord To peka tracks yesterday. Mrs W H Ruriese traveled to Excel sior Springs to join Mr Hur lees. Mr and Mrs William Van Ness returned from a two week visit to Leavenworth. Mrs N N Phjifine returned to Cyne Grove after visiting her daughters. Mrs Court ney and Mr Baxter mentioned. Joan French of Quincy street resumed studies. A tenm Youted with muldiers over Ube 1. FP retraced men to en: Fu mah in Kansas. Mr A B Nisbet departs to Horton as real dispatcher. Mrs Hutchinson and Ben Mobert returned from St Luke where Hutchinson attended a Kansas River conference.

Kimball Nord Topeka Migs Etes Watsons Terendir PLC Aic Gurfeld Fark W. H. Ruriese Excelsior Springs Hurlees William Ven Neen van Ness Muldiers Ube Kansas A. BR. Nisbet C.K 1 &P. Iy

Fight Over Receivers in Trust Company Case

J W Teel seeks removal of George H Whitcomb and FE J Dallas as receivers of the Trust Company of America and appointment of third party receiver. Suit filed for Western stockholders alleging mismanagement and prior ties to the Kan nes Loan & Trust Company. Hearings adjourned after initial proceedings. parties accuse receivers of improprieties involving funds and charter disputes unfold in state and federal courts.

J. W. Teel Mark United States Circuit Court George H. Whitcomb FE. J. Dallas Trust Company of Amare Ica Roowiver Femete Efetern Canewrn Keomas Law & Trust Company Regal Urtviners Trust Company of America Kannes Lau Trust Company Georgs EL Whitcomt Eee Street Tim Dulas Angross Welemangement Agauise Ir. Sweet Tore M. Noble Traet Company of America Kannina Loan F Trust Company Intrediment Eminburrh Efminis Truss Cye América A. W. Parrin Montpelitt Savntes Bank @ Trust company Nix Sest Kamas Loan & Trust Company Weador Trust Company Atpetics Charles Wer Admiral Dewey Eerge Uo Fisk Massachuette Hannah Mf White Maasac Matthe W Baker Cle Slan Amalee Acridarie Mycee Holt Gid Suvemper Wrey Gnoerat Godard Beeun Fellon State Supreme Court Kanate Loan & Trust Company Watranth Ot Nut & Corporation Hiit Kansas Kansas Lawn Steelf Armenabie

Labor Day Proclamation Sets September 4 as Holiday

Governor Stanley issues the Labor Day proclamation selecting the first Monday of September as a state holiday. It calls for closure of places where labor is employed to allow workers to observe the day and reflect on the value of labor to Kansas's prosperity.

Stanley BroUl Piers J. W. Eo Staniey State of Kansas Tabor Kagmas

Old Soldiers Reunion to Feature Noted Celebrities in Topeka

Topeka committees plan state GAH reunion speakers for September with talks by ex governors and notable figures. Roosevelt and McKinley era names are listed among expected attendees. preparations continue with tentative schedules and invited dignitaries from across Kansas and nearby states.

Topeka Rus Jake P. St. John Geo. W. Glow Samuel J. Crawford RN. Morel A. Humphrey le D. Lewolding J. W. Leedy Stanley Thomas Hyan R. Peters Jerry Sitspson Case Broderick BH. Funston Joli Martin W. A. Prifer Rowland Soldiers Home Leavenworth John EH. Atwood Dawes F. Neoty D. R R. Burtos J. McbLodghies Oral Penitentiary Eshopteh John Vincent Hayden Hew L. Blakeaby Wm. Warner Kansas

County commissioners report cash received for fund

Up to noon today the county commissioners had received 3050 in cash for the oeeeee fund. The report notes funds and food items being forwarded to the Toledo District. Individuals named include A. Whitmore, Geo A. Clark, Gibson, Smyth and others.

Toho Distey A Whitmore Geo A. Clark Witeor Gibson

Great Flood of 1844 on the Brazos River

The 1844 Brazos flood exceeds all prior local deluges, perplexing meteorologists with extraordinary rainfall. Records show the river hit seven feet by June at Kansas City and rose over eighteen feet above danger at another point, driven by heavy snows melting and prolonged rains. Boats, driftwood, and even homes floated downstream as families watched water surge through towns.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Brazos Missouri Ube Government Weather Service Kansas City Hoobesine Apri Arielstow

Missouri River Flood of 1844 Described by Chanute

Fragmented reminiscences recount the Missouri River flood from Kansas City to the river mouth. High water filled river bottoms, halted farming until July, and caused sickness and mortality from decaying matter. Chanute notes armature bridges, high water marks, and cross checks with nearby sites to verify stage heights.

Kansas City Texion Inn Puce House Union Depot Armourdate Kanes Kaw Misaikungd Kew St Josph Missouri Ste Fand Hannibal Bir Cetnve Chanute Chanute Truddt Sibney Kanaan City Kanias City Min Chanute

Sleeplessness and the urge to sleep in old-time advice

The article discusses the persistent struggle for sleep and the futility of trying harder. It explains that anxious striving to obtain rest worsens sleeplessness, urging readers to abandon control and accept rest when possible. The narrator shares patient anecdotes and cautions against stimuli and obsessive counting.

Tendon Spectator Betsig House Phyaician

GAR Excursion Rates to Philadelphia From Santa Fe Route

On September 1 2 and 2 the Santa Fe Route will set round trip tickets to Philadelphia and return for $30.5 Limited to keep Philadelphia September 32 with extension to September 20. For small extra charges tickets allow stopover and return to Chicago with side rides from Philadelphia The Bar You must attend or at Garfield park tonight Admission.

GAR Santa Fe Philadelphia Kave Chicago Phita Garfield Park

Bald Beads Row Ig Cast Being Depopulated by Hewes' Hair Renewer

Cure dandruff and restore hair using Hewes' Hair Renewer as advertised by Squire's Pharmacy at 72 Kansas Avenue.

Squire's Pharmacy Kansas Avenue

Wanted Work of Any Kind For Private Families

A brief classified notice seeking any kind of paid work from private families. The ad mentions available tasks and requests contact for potential employers to arrange suitable arrangements and compensation.

Eh Care Journal

Notice of Appointment of Judges for Sept 9 election

First published notice in Topeka Kansas details appointment of judges and clerks for a special election on September 9, 1899. It lists ward and precinct locations with assigned clerks and judges, specifying streets and venues in Topeka. The document directs appearance at the Commissioner’s office on or before a stated time for duties related to the election.

Topeka Kas Pirst Aim Precinct Stoker Clerks Ran Jn Sig Heecinck Apr Nanaa Street Metwuabihe Nash Bkettane Monroe Atreet Ladres W. Barker Jas Ed Haven Clerks Wyfe Chirks J. C. Yohes Her Veto Block Dudees Jehan Atmetron W. W. Alkire PF. Einain Glefiy Bide Houpers Ta al Penwell Tenth Avenwe JM. Hirt W. To Monahan J.canston George Eagle Joke Kansas Avenue Pidaes Pallett Crouch Tiintoon Wagner Clay Dudes Me Hamailion B.arefold Jammes Nagler van Mitendell John Gardner Huntoon Tingotn Arreote Sidees J. B. Carroll J. Z. Ward J. Bevele Geo Harrison Achenbigh Elret Rypcinety Rain Steavonun Westcloagen Aouce A City Stewart PTE Cinuass Sue Skeena Gleke Th. Kenta Lasher Seite Third Precinct Woat Stuuges G. A. Wineke Corde Ja Bi Johnson Ts Cierict Jona “Remaes Toneke Avenue Budges Sam Dunes Mewes Took Ng Fundicl MG. Urgor G. T. Mat Garteta Letrick EB. Atchison Dennis Mape Sierks Keviannen Clarence Moss Allen's Barn Aahland Avenue Tuages Er Brinthall Cherka He Rowdeblieh J. We Ok Mae Conmratasioner Bieot Lena Emacs Ona m Ty State Journal

Topeka ordinance on special improvements and bonds issued

An August ordinance outlines special improvements on West Street Fifth to Sixth avenues and Harriman Street area, funding via internal improvement bonds totaling 25 257 dollars. It authorizes mayor to issue and sell bonds in several tranches with 4 percent interest, payable semiannually, to finance paving grading and curbing.

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Watches cleaned and repaired with guaranteed work

Old watches clocks and jewelry cleaned and repaired paying cash for silver and old items. Crystals and parts replaced if needed. Uncle Sam in Fil Kan offers exchange for new pieces.

Uncle Sam

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