Retail Grocers Plan January 3 Meeting After Light Turnout
Members of the Retail and Wholesale Grocers association met at the Commercial Club with few attenders. Thomas Hanley, president, announced another meeting for Friday evening January 3 to arrange entertainment for visiting growers and to discuss plans for the upcoming convention. The article notes efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs, including staffing and depot expenses, amid exhortations from local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hanley
Wea
Tae Contempla
Want a Union Depot Marion Leads Topeks Movement
Citizens of Marion press for a union depot at the junction near Fallroud main street following a recent destruction near Annetforito. United States Attorney J. Dean in Marion filed a petition signed by prominent citizens, club members, and city officials. The plan seeks Santa Fe railroad consent and will be presented to Mudge, Santa Fe general manager, after rail line approval.
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Marion
Annetforito
Rock Island
United States
J. & Dean
Counnen
Mudge
Banta Fe
Santa Fe
M.A
Rush to Mayo Creek Sparks Endless Staking in Stewart District
Dawson dispatches report a great stampede toward Mayo Creek in Stewart River district after summer prospectors found years of development evidence. Operators reportedly left for winter, cabins stocked with provisions and tools. The rush follows mysterious pay dirt potential, with original claimants likely to lose holdings.
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Stewart River District
Seattle
Wash
Dawson
Mayo Creek
Mayo
Tax Paying Rush at County Treasurer Office
Tax collection surges as county treasurer notes a 12 to 14 thousand dollar daily intake. December 21 deadline for payment with 2 percent penalty looms. 500 to 600 residents queue daily. eight clerks process receipts at Union Pacific ticket office, 85 Kansas Ave.
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Union Pacific R. R
Kansas Ave
Topeka News Briefs Mixed: Sales, Meetings, and Local Notes
Various items from Topeka include store ads at James' with calendars and pocketbooks, neighborhood movements, and a fire and smoke sale at W. B. Spear & Co. The Epworth League elected officers at Kansas Avenue ME church, and W. T. K. club discussed Alaska with artifacts shown. Courtly clubs held meetings featuring art, history, and a surprise host at North Topeka homes.
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B. Spear & CO
North Kan Ave
Epworth League
Kansas Avenue
Pitcher
58 French
Carrie Robinson
Stevebrooke
George Hayes
Mise Ella Allen
Harry Nash
Abe
W. B. Spear & Co
Alaska
W. T. K. Club
H. W. Cheney
Harrison Street
F.C Bo
J. A. Campbell
Irons
Michael Angelo
Jessie Priddy
W. Biurchingen
W. F. Hutchinson
C. C. Nicholson
A. Ashpole
D. Foltz
O. D. Skinner
EB. A Simmerwell
Misinette Mins Manette
Jessie Prisity
Anna Kelley
Elizabeth Reader
A. J. Hayden
Gavitt Medical Co Hires Philadelphia Foreman George A Hance
The Gavitt Medical Company of Topeka announces the appointment of George A. Hance of Philadelphia as foreman of their tablet and elixir desk. Hance, a graduate of a major Eastern college and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, brings eight years as foreman of manufacturing at A. Hance & Co. in Philadelphia. His arrival expands Gavitt’s plant capacity and mirrors growing demand for their remedies, with space to accommodate new rooms and additional staff.
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Gavitt Medical Co
Philadelphia
W. W. Gavitt Medical Company
George A. Hance
Desert Mount
Hance
To- Paka
Gavitt Company
United States
Gavitt
Santa Fe Clock Co
Geparcoen’ Eet
Tobeka
Estimates Approved for Kansas River Bridges Progress
County commissioners approved bridge construction estimates for three Kansas river spans with Rossville at 3106.99, Valencia at 1442.94, and Sardou Avenue at 3042.20. A 46 foot steel bridge over Berry creek in Monmouth township was let to Missouri Valley Bridge company for 460 pro ex.
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Kansas River
Rossville
Valencia
Sardou Avenue
Berry Creek
Monmouth Township
Missouri Valley Bridge Company
Mrs Luther Burns Hosts Pleasant Christmas Reception
Socere Mra Luther Burns hosted a refined afternoon reception at 124 Tyler Street with mistletoe garlands red and green decorations and a Battenburg table centerpiece. Guests wore satin and organdy gowns as Miss Harriet Stanley and Miss Agnes Hansen managed a punch bowl. about 125 attendees enjoyed the festive decor and hospitality.
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Mra
Luther Burns
Tyler Street
Harriet Stanley
Agnes , Hansen
Lawrence
B. Stanley
Gothard
Henry
Burns
Mrs. Henry
Venice
Miss Dewey
Lucile Pollock
Topeka Visit Distaff Ties and Local Notices
In Topeka areas Grace Norman's daughter travels to Dallas to visit relatives Mr and Mrs McMillen while 4 L Leslie and son depart for Kansas City. Marion's M L Carter visits Topeka with sister Mrs Foote to tend to her mother’s illness. Mrs Gothard E Henry of Kansas will stay with sister Ms Luther Burns through the holidays. Mary Whittelsey returns to Chanute after visiting Topeka friends. Stotts and Chas weed head to St Louis for the week. Mrs Squires, Mrs Hungate and Mrs Cleveland attend Graves Usapleby wedding in Topeka. County Commissioners accept 9460 on John D Knox Addition back taxes amid dispute.
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NEW Era Dept Store
Thomas Leaderbaugh
Kingfisher
O. T
Topeka
Louderbaugh
Kansas City
Florence Musson
Jewel City
Postlethwaite
Lela Connelly
Myrtle Miller
Hutchinson
Kansas
Kohaka
Miesbs
Mary
Jessie
Ethel Kearns
van Buren Street
Mame
Cc FA
Kansas Avenue
Gordon
Matthews
Frank Hale
Howard Hanna
J. F. Goings
Tait
Mise Hana Crane
Norman
Grace
Thesday
Dallas
McMillen
Co. Samson
L. Leslie and Son
Mileham
M. L. Carter
Marion
C. E. Foote
Gothard E. Henry
Kansany
Luther Burns
Dewey
Wichita
F. H.ein
Goodland
Atay
Mary Whittelsey
Chanute
Eugene B. Stotts
Chasweed
St. Louis
Ralph Squires
Green Mountain Falls
Otis Hungate
John Cleveland
Mis
Sallie Becker
Rescued Boheo er Craw er a eet bee Ma The
Fragmentary note reports a rescue event with unclear names and places. Readable portions indicate a rescue at a location resembling New York and reference to a theater or event titled Sew Yor eh Sidoned. Details are uncertain due to damaged text.
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Jersey
Payne
Kans
Iavw
Rock Sa Lana
Tt 18
Ler
Uressin
B. & H. Amsumes Lesa Oil
Farnsworth & Ashby
North Topeka
Ned
Vail
Iowa
W. Morrow
Pennionarke
Frank Huder
Bowener
John Merikesbarre
Somauttinene
Socere
Grace H. Foulks
J. D. Johnston
BE. B. Foulks
el Dorado
Mrs. Johnston
Olathe
Anna Impleby
Charles C. Graves
Okishama City
Jefferson Street
H. A. Ott
Deisy Warner
W. H. Ray
Georgia Graves
Mims Ora Clary
Miles Eleanor Smith
Jessie Impleby
Vera Brown
Bruie
Oklahoma City
Graves
Manacia
Hall
Eds Smyth
Aliss Venice Whitney
Ethel White
Lula Bartel
Mira Aille Fuller
Misa Sadie Downing
Mixa Ada Anderson
Ethel Barnum
Estelle West
May Tharrett
Josephine McMahan
Lyrile Barr
Winnie Peffer
Gertrude Miller
Edna Simpani
Dolly Warner
Amelia Myers
Lillian White
May Ritchie
Mies Mae DeClerca
Margaret Wilson
C.D. Hudson
C.D. Speer
Charles Anderson
B. M. Nelson
Arthur Hudson
Lou Veaper
Harry McKirahan
We Ro Marshall
G. M. McCarter
N. A. Emmerts
James Austin
H.R. Heory
Clarence Houghtelin
Arthur
Frank Peak
Ruswell Kincaid
Frank Robbing
Burl Meller
D. A. Ofner
Harry Smith
H. A. Wardenburg
H. Caster
Jean Frost
Galesburg
John EB. Frost
Harry Miller
Hi Dorado
A.M. Inada
W. G. Dickie
Beloit
J. L. VanHouten
St Jor
Shelgon Wentworth
Frazer Cole
Paul Mudge
St John’s Military School
Salina
Pone Pliny Soper
Bota
Ander
Pason Harrison
David Lakin
Mr. Brown
Joplin
Lakin
Utr
AE. Williams
Oskerloosa
Sec
Guettel
Hansan Ave
Olin
Isn
Hele
Gracias
John D. Knox
William Peers
Seana
Bull
Rughliss
Hanna A Venon
Bal Geran
Cme Wi
Baltimore
Narylead
Wenliwn Luu
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