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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1903

Page

2

World’s Pair Exhibit Dampens Horticultural Meeting

The thirty seventh annual meeting of the State Horticultural Society adjourned amid low enthusiasm as a planned exhibit and talks on fruit value and marketing were curtailed by speaker absences and lineup changes. Major Holsinger and secretary Ruth faced a disorganized program, with emphasis shifting to discussions on world fair displays and the Kansas systematization of specimen gathering.

Stat Horticiltural Society Hall Bern Weston W. J. Dagenby Gile Jern A. Waugh Massachusetts Wankgh Topeka Ames Kansas George Hol~sinker Horedulé Cove Sitierens Joel Fay Birsieunerad Givision Bnd Uinaiie Haneda Siahiatad Fun Uriel Kaneasig Fig Hrurbculkural Activa Althaugh Alitough Harnes Barnee Mal Faininger Wicets Whs Pis Vane

North Topeka social notes and local events

Local Topeka column lists a masked ball January 6 at FP A hall, a watch service at Congregational church, a hog sale January 2, and various visits, marriages, and moves. Notables include Miss Wilson from Powhatan visiting relatives, Mrs. Gasit of 136 Central, and John Sheets recovering from diphtheria. A small fire at Otte Kuehne Vinegar works caused minor damage. Continuous New Year activities at Central Avenue Christian church and watch night services at Baptist church announced with schedule.

Ma Norteansas Averse FP A. A Miss Wilson Powhatan Kan Oscar Gasit Central Arenns Lukens Prov North Topeka Herbert Green Harrison Street Cox Quincy Mirest Quincy N. Jackson Costley P. H. White Washington Kas Mr. White Hester Stovall Nelle Huthe Rossville W. H. Hawkins Paw- Hee Neb J. S. Glendenning Quincy Street Nso Elark Otte Kuehne Vinegar Works Hemicale Central Avenue Christian Church Mise Nettle Kivett Kansas State Teachers’ Association Nortonville Topeka Mies Kivett Mons. J Vielock Clara Alta Stevick N. J. J. Club Hane Monroe Street Lulu Kluseman Wintind Hayes Jetta Paramore Kestie Shellabarger Iona Buchanan Martha Trigeby Edith Shirley Ruby Davies Messia Ernest Priddy Fred Mapeie Clyde Bonnell Frea Dickenson Albert Lutes Harry Finch Walter Davies Harry McKinley Clancy Gill Gaylord Smith Ed Horsely Bernard Curries Perry Ward

Fruit program highlights apple culture emphasis

Fragmentary report notes the Gee Cant Lie programme focusing on apple culture. It mentions Hansa as a key fruit crop and urges growers to give corehiurable attention to pedes amid NE inquiries. The text is garbled and partially incoherent but centers on promoting apple cultivation to state stakeholders.

Tr Hansa Barnes

The Pious One Concepcion Rezanof in California 1805 tale

In 1805 Russian inspector Rezanof arrived in Sitka to inspect the northeast colonies and to secure supplies for Krusenstern's voyage. He pursued California trade, courted Concepcion, and after a series of diplomatic and personal moves, married hopes unraveled with his death in 1807. Concepcion, widowed, pursued healing and teaching, earning the title La Beata for her devout service in Benicia.

Nikolai Peterovich Rewanof Sitka Russian Armerican Company Rezmnot Japan Krusenstern Lisiansky Rezanof Langsdorff Neva Nideshda Wolfe Juno California Spain Sith San Francisco Bay Presidio Reznnof Concepcion Fleginot Conerpeion Alaska Cal Raabe Holy Fathers Rome St. Petersburg Madrid Spel Mexico San Francisco Siberia Kreamoyarsh Concepcion Arguella Benlcis

Sultan of Sulu and Court The Bas tem for a me mtuaton

A fragmentary note references a sultan and court context with unclear phrases. The readable bits imply a tense or anxious tone surrounding a matter involving authority and a named figure, though specifics are obscured by garbled text.

Californian nun vows mark end of an era in 1837

Katherine Chandler describes a California woman whose life in a strict community embodies feminine ideal. The piece paints her as beautiful gracious charitable and unselfish, loyal unto death leaving a strong impression on her people and memory.

California Katherine Chandler The Argonaut

Fort Scott Brakeman Bartley Held in Wreck Inquiry

Coroners jury blames brakeman Bartley for alleged negligence in the Frisco wreck near Fort Scott. He denies charges and claims he placed torpedoes on the track while aiding the train. Inquiry was private, spectators excluded, with a verdict recommending further investigation and Bartley held on manslaughter charges.

Fort Scott Bartley Clargé Mansinuehter

Maine Forest Reserves and Private Hunting Grounds

Maine and New Hampshire have so far resisted large private forest hoards while Adirondacks and New England neighbors see more reserves. Marshall Jewell once protected a 100000 acre Maine tract for exclusive use, angering guides and locals and fueling state guard over land and hunting access amid ongoing efforts to prevent syndicate control.

Maine New Hampshire Adirondacks Massachusetts Vermont Huntemen Woodmen Marshall Jewell Grants Maine Woods Waaln Cidba Pine

Burlington Exports West and California Excursions

The Burlington offers strong through services to the Northwest and California via Denver and Billings with chair cars and through sleepers. Weekly California excursions operate with through sleepers for coast travelers. Home seekers excursions run on the first and third Tuesdays at half rates. Contact L. J. Bricker or C. Sharon for details.

Burlington Best Denver Billings St. Paul Burlington-Northern Pacific Montana Puget Sound Polnta California Burlington's Colorado Salt Lake L. J. Bricker Ad. A Ausas City Mo ¥. C. Sharon Pla Main Kansas City

New Hampshire Park Aims to Protect Rare Animal Species

In New Hampshire the park spans portions of several townships once a patchwork of villages and farms. It functions as an animal reserve where hunting is secondary and the primary goal is preventing the extermination of species that could not survive without protection, according to the Borton Advertiser.

New Hampshire Corbin Park Borton Advertiser

Santa Fe Limited Trains Start Early at 7:30

The Santa Fe railroad issued two supplements to the time card effective November 7 altering the California limited’s departure from Chicago to 7:30 while arrival times for Topeka and other sections stay unchanged.

Santa Fe Santa Fe Railroad Missouri California Chileago Sid Norealtee Culeago Tapdof

To Receive New Years At Mrs P Wihemn Home

Fragmentary notice describes a New Year’s reception at the home of Mrs P Wihemn, with names Jackeog viredts George Bradford W. and others appearing in garbled OCR text.

P Wihemn Fintintma Jarno Wiste George Bradford W.' P Coover

New Church at Herington Bishop Millepeugh

Fragmentary OCR notes describe plans for a church in Herington with references to a bishop Millepeugh and a meeting near Mexinaton Dike. The readable text hints at a morning event and a religious dedication.

Herington Millepeugh Mexinaton

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