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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1899

Page

3

Hallock Electric Piles Claim Cures Nervous Ailments

Advertises Dr Hallock’s Wonderful Electric Pills for rheumatism sciatica and nerves. Claims to cure nerve pain, tremors and fatigue with a tonic that relieves weakness and stress. Mentions Beware of substitutes and invites readers to send costs for free advice at Hallock Co. Lin Court St Hoste Muss.

Dr. Hallock Herveus Baerlig Pal Persae Drag Storen Bewley & Boon Kansas

Rival Kansas Counties Battle Over Marriages In Courtroom Farce

A Stafford County judge faces a novel challenge as Pratt and Stafford vie to perform the most marriages. Amid a county rivalry the judge is drawn into a bold plan involving a prairie ceremony and a forced march to Pratt land to avoid jurisdiction issues. The scramble includes courthouses, sheriffs, brides and grooms, and a dramatic mule assisted chase as the plan unfolds.

Stafford County Pratt Statford Pratt County Fortunatry Jaen Stafford Twantx Stafford Twantx. the Guests Werk Glready Stafard Stafford Krovwine Joldier Rayrick Pradhia Staite Toobrdie

Political Discourse In Osborne District Supervisors

In Osborne district the Sixth District supervisor candidates face criticism over past issues and party support. The central committee chairmanship and district endorsements are debated while local voters weigh candidates Landis and Lan dis in a tense county race with eyes on party strength and future leadership.

Osborne Chas W. Landis Belirg Landis Fries

Cement Plant Engines Power Output Projection

Iota reports the cement plant will host twelve engine exercises across its sections. Westinghouse leads the effort with Mrs. Leigh Hunt directing a smooth setup. Total planned power reaches about 2500 horsepower if gas supply holds.

Cement Piagt Yestering Teis Pier Westinghouse Leigh Hunt Gaz Ageye Butine

Sixth District Politics Booming for Reeder Friends

In Norton the Sixth District discusses no serious talk of rival candidates for congressman at large in 1960. Republicans and newspaper men say Eliza, Haskell, Pestans and others are not seriously considered. Reeder supporters push to keep any challenger at bay amid upcoming party events.

Reeder Norton Dec Eliza Haskell Pestans Helm Tay Elis Would Uke

Munyon's Inhaler Ad Claims Quick Cold Relief

An old advertisement for Munyon's Inhaler touts its efficacy against colds coughs hay fever bronchitis and asthma. The listing emphasizes its reach via mail order from 105 Arch Street and urges readers to trust its safety and speed in addressing respiratory ailments.

Arch St

Reno County Horticultural Society Forming Meeting

A meeting is called in Reno City for December 1 at the courthouse to discuss forming a Reno County Horticultural Society. Anderson has arranged for William Barnes to speak, with plans for addresses and a program of gardening talks and entertainment for fruit growers and Meadowgrocers.

Reno County Dee Hutchinson Reno Anderson Witten A. Barnes Totary Hiankae State Horticultural Societhand Barner Court House Mrisarties

Satchel Found With Glycerine And Dynamite In Yard

A satchel hidden in a yard contained nitro glycerine and dynamite along with warstar tools. The owner never claimed it and the finder kept it in his home for days awaiting a claim. He handled the contents with great care to avoid danger.

Cr Msn Blunt

White Woman Marries Negro Teacher in Deavenworth

Dramatized note from Deavenworth describes J H Shaffer a young minister uniting Mina Capita, a white schoolteacher from Winchester, to a colored man. Parents opposed the union but consented after urging from Rev Str Haljon, formerly Kansas Penitentiary chaplain, who officiated. The groom Shaffer, a Topeka minister, owns a farm in Jefferson County.

Deavenworth Wintieter J. H. Shaffer Mss Capitula Minas Winchester Giet Str Haljon Chaplan Kansas Penitentiary Aso Topeka Jefferson

Winfield Hospital Stock Drive Advances at Meeting

The Winfield Hospital stock drive nears completion as the soliciting committee reported strong support from stockholders. Directors elected include J. Budden, P. Atbeisht, W. Robinson, TF Axtell, H. Trice, F. K. Robinson, Maiden, and W. J. Lamer. officers to be chosen at the forthcoming directors’ meeting.

Winfield Dec Tema Budden PH Atbeisht Robinson TF Axtetl Dr c H. T. Trice F. K. Robins T Maiden W. J. Lameraier Ane Neue

Miller Family Tragedy Claims Six Members in Two Months

Fort Surt? Dec 2 Death has struck the Miller family, taking Emma Miller the 16 year old daughter and six members in about two months. Miss Exttia Miller had fallen ill days before the funeral of her sister, Mrs Ais, and died shortly after her mother. The family’s losses unfold amid a remote community’s sorrow as illness sweeps through the line.

Fort Surtt Willie Ailler Worth Emma Stainis Todie Tittle

Letter to Mrs Pinkham Brings Health to Mrs Archambo

A testimonial letter tells how after two years of fatigue backache and digestive troubles a woman improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Lozenges Liver Pills and Sanative Wash Following birth she regained energy sleep and strength and plans to seek Pinkham's advice again if needed The letter highlights Pinkham's practice and invites other women to write for advice at no charge

Lydia E. Finkham Sam Ceanipwont Mass

Tragic Typhoid Death Relay From Rogers Family

A mother died of typhoid pneumonia and the father, stricken with grief, left for Rogers Arkansas with the remaining children. He closed his butcher shop and plans no return unless needed to settle affairs there. A brief service was held for the deceased.

Rogers Ark

Caldwell Woman Sues City Over Husband Death

Mrs. Charles Lusk of Caldwell sues the city government and officials for $1000 damages, alleging alcohol sales in Caldwell contributed to her husband’s death from alcoholism. She names Mayor, City Council, and Henry Schnitler of Wichita as defendants, claiming licenses issued were illegal and approved with city knowledge.

Caldwell Wellington Charles Lusk Mra Lusk Amine Éty Council Henry Schnitaler Wichitane Meradusk Caldwet Lusk Henry Schnitater Wichita Nmde

Swallowed a half dollar by Fort Scott woman

Maude a Fort Scott young woman in serious condition at Josie Hopkins house swallowed a half dollar coin while with a male companion. Doctor says the coin must be removed to save her life and warns of possible surgery if relief is not achieved within hours. Her parents at Galena have been contacted for opinions on the risky procedure.

Fort Scott Cas Maude Josie Hopkin Walker Street Carver Galena

Temperance Pledge Signings Spread to Chapman and Abilene

The county sees a revival of temperance pledges with Chapman reporting about 200 signers this week. Abilene hosts meetings next week as part of a broader push to curb drinking, amid tensions from a recent buyout and informer dispute as organizers seek renewed harmony.

Chapman Abilene Harmon

Reeders Secretary Scramble for Congressman's Clerk

In Emporia rumors swirl about Logan Reeders confidential clerk race. Nephew Jermark of Hulgit frontier town aims for Washington, with concerns of selection and readiness for duties. Meanwhile local marriages and political ties unfold as Allen Newman and Jessie Tasha plan nuptials with state college connections noted.

Logan Reeder EL W. Jermark Hulgit Jermark Beloit Washington Ito Emporia Ember Havine Eorope Allen S. Newman Atlss Jessie M_ Tasha Newmas i Newman Clay Center Jessie Taylor A. #. Taylor Npr

Explosion injures man at Peoples Nathers tank building

A boiler room accident at the Peoples Nathers tank building in Teee left Harry Lend badly burned after a gas burner ignited and an improvised attempt to shut it off failed. The blast injured his face, head, and neck. an escape of air prompted the plunge into action.

de Peoples Nathers Frias Harry Lend Westers Spirit

Rock Island to Build Two Oklahoma Branch Lines

The Rock Island Railroad plans surveying and construction soon to connect Kingfisher to Guthrie and Chickasha to McAlester in Indian Territory. About 30 miles for Kingfisher–Guthrie and 115 miles total for Chickasha–McAlester with a Pauls Valley stop. lines aim to open rich agricultural lands and promising investments.

Rock Island Railroad Company Okimhorm Kingfisher Guthrie Indian Territory Chickasha McAlester Worksien Sfe Hock Laland

Reform at Alton and Peoria Roads Shuffles Key Roles

St Louis reports a sweeping reorganization in the Alton and Peoria system. Riley retires after thirty years as a maintenance foreman, while J. Jonah becomes chief engineer of maintenance of way at Blankington. General Roadmaster Kiley’s position is abolished and division roadmasters gain new authority under a supplemented Bey system.

St. Louis Rec. S Wayem Riley Western Railoads Ries Chicaro Alston Mes Estactivy Depermbent Jonah Peoria Ly Blankiingtod Tral Kiley Pelton Alton Palley Ead Bridgwall

Drummers' Grievance Sparks Protest Over Ticket Rules

Knights of the Gap stage a protest at St Bovis against Sebastian ticket mileage rules. Cran dall, Missouri Division railroad committee chair, argues the 2000 mile refund clause is unfair. He cites cases of traveling shipmen who cannot swap or refund until the mileage quota is met, demanding relief for itinerant workers.

Knights of the Gap Sebastian St. Bovis Flw. Crandall Missouri Division Américe Vigorois Wardandingham Traiffie Bureau Chuietan MacLeod W Os Passeen- Ker Association Cramtall Ner Frais

Memphis Business Heavy Adds Trainmasters at Fort Scott

Port Spot Dec 2 The Memphis road reports rapidly rising business forcing a split of trainmaster duties. A J Same former dispatch er now trainmaster to oversee Kansas City Clinton Rich Hill divisions. Miller remains in charge of Sprucefeld Cherryvale Joplin Atora divisions.

Memphis Hia J. Same Weir City Miller Kanaae City Clinton Rich Hill Rad Mr Line Sprimefeld Cherrivale Joplin Atarora

Dyer to Leave Santa Fe for Denver Post

Announcement notes Mr Charles Dyer will soon sever his link with the Santa Fe to assume a better role with a Colorado rail line, per the Deniver Newsprint. Superintendent Charles Dyer of the Santa Fe division is referenced in early lines of the report.

Colorado Line Charles Dyer The Santa Fe Colorado Deniver

Santa Fe Official Dyer Buys Denver Real Estate

Santa Fe official Mr Dyer visited Puebla site yesterday to inspect the Wyyiltts addition residence he purchased this week. Rumors of a move to Denver were unfounded with his purchase totaling around 17000 dollars for two parcels and the elegant residence built by GC Arm strong in the addition.

Santa Fe Road Puebla Dyer Wyyiltts Addition Santa Fe Denver Wout Foundation GC. & Armstrong

MR STILLWELL RETURNS TO TOPEKA PRISAS AFTER FLOOD DELAY

A garbled report notes Mr Stillwell returning to Topeka Pridas after faubsonos. It describes a washout on the eastern division of the dock Isl ami road near the Red river and damage delaying pile driving and dam work. Officials express hope for rapid progress and that conditions will improve.

Suuwen

Big Emporia Ball and Railway Plans Unfolding

The Emporia paper describes a large event tied to Satta Pa Ayitchinen, listing participants and foreseeing hospital expansion by Missouri Pacific. It reports a new emergency hospital in Emporia with Dr. Atkmats as division surgeon for the Missouri Pacific system, covering a vast road network. It notes Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis financials, a Missouri Pacific railway tie to Wichita and Western, and related corporate actions.

Fort Scott Wee Wichita & Western Wichita

Railroad Locale Promotes E Jenks On Topeka Visit

W H Firth, general agent of the Rock Inland passenger department, Denver, was in Topeka Friday on business when E Jenks received a promotion to a higher post within the railroad. The move reflects ongoing personnel changes in the regional operations.

W. H. Firth Passenger Department of the Rock Inland Denver Topeka E Jenks

Sante Fe Repair Status and Crew Changes Report

In La Junta Jerome Reeves notes Santa Fe work on several engines including Nos 514 and 22, with shop overhauls and new damming in effect. The narrative mentions Alma celebration injuries, test engineers Hoftrain and Haribor, and upcoming tandem competition results. The piece records routine repairs, layoffs, and anticipated maintenance actions on the Santa Fe line near La Junta.

Comlel Tate Sante Fe Shopa Fr Jerome Reeves Jane Cain Iona Tyre

Fragmented OCR tale yields scattered local notices

The readable passages show names like Tom Pickenhonyy Sally Site and references to places such as Wales and Ohio. Context is unclear due to corrupted OCR. readable fragments hint at community items, meetings, and local figures without clear events, dates, or outcomes.

Orrett Harifun Fomen Cilitree Trim Roem Wales Oneal Gerlian Santusks Tellad

Through Blesper to San Antonio Route Summary

Through Blesper to San Antonio via Beda Fe Route and intermediate points, daily Tes peka service tightened rail reservations. City of Mexita noted with steeper pricing and limited availability on the line.

Blesper San Antonio City of Mexita

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