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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1904

Page

8

Midwinter Dairy Exposition Draws Wide Attendance

Secretary Hopman states the Kan-Bae State Dairy exposition will run January 26 to 28 with large attendance expected. Exhibitors from Topeka and surrounding states plan displays of dairying machinery. The show aims to attract many Gutrgimen and notable manufacturers, with extensive space and decorative work planned for the venue.

TA. Hopman Kan- Bae Jneary Gutrgimen Telsham United Biatkn Topeka Natness Momieideritien CW. Dowsins & Boa Fonop. Ma Crane Yopeteis Otto Rusine € Co Dor Rios ‘Onfice Karsie City Charles Avoil Working Company Jen~ Een Manufacturing Company J. K. Jones Topekac National Ong! Company Leavenworth Rimsas State Kamin Lit Howard MacDowell Micer Supply Company Trek Leone-Wester City WB Parnetti Topeki Rattle Creek Quincy Manivenne Wing Sir Cry Novtole Nate Coateyvisin Dottie Glass Company Coneyville Bac Mansier Hirlghen Hypishesy Cis New York Europe Maak Tito Winits Pak Tyra

December Cold and Snow Noted in Historical Records

December brought a mean temperature near 32 degrees, three degrees below the normal, with a high of 1 degree on the 1st and a low of 3 degrees above zero on the 19th. Precipitation reached 0.01 inches against a normal 0.82, wind NW at 35 mph, total air movement 6366 miles. The coldest December since establishment occurred in 1592, and the warmest in 889 with mean 45. The wettest December was 1892 at 1.98 inches. the driest was 1880 at 0.95 inches.

Bureau

Over 2000 More Youoe Dishes of eherus stator

Fragmented item appears to report monthly sales increases to Pro duces Hayden with figures for December and November. Names and details are garbled, but notes an increased sales total and references multiple individuals and dates in a distorted format.

Eherus Hayden

N Leone Millers Plans for a Great New Railroad

Miller asserts plans to build a major railroad linking western counties and expanding a national trunk line. He outlines ambitious projections and seeks information from state agricultural officials, with mentions of key figures and places. The letter promises progress once funding and support align, while others express guarded optimism amid uncertainty. The document references names such as Winifred Turner and a private secretary, noting the political backdrop of railroad development.

J.C. Mobler Retterars State Board of Agriculture Leme Wien Great United Staten Oak

Forest tree plans urged to heal flood damaged Kansas land

George L. Clothier, U S Department of Agriculture field assistant, tours towns between Topeka and Kansas City to urge farmers along the Kansas River to plant cottonwood and catalpa. He argues timber loss worsened flood damage and that trees will restore soil, provide fence posts, and help prevent future inundations.

George L. Clothier Bureau of Forestry U0. S. Department of Agriculture Topeka Kansas City Kansas River Mn Clothier Kaw Wamero

Crawford Theater Safety Probe Sparks City Action

I M Crawford of the Amusement Syndicate arrives in Topeke to join Fire Marshal Wilmarth in a thorough examination of Grand and Crawford theaters. Mayor Hergundthal orders a complete safety review covering structure and layout, with McCabe assisting. Crawford resists transferring operations to Grand while offering to install asbestos curtain and upgrades.

I. M. Crawford Amusement Syndicate Company Topeke Wilmarth Grand Crawford Stayer Dergundthal Tir Tsat de Jeaze Arthur Kane Crawford & Kane Crawfords Hergundthaal Grand Opera House Grainford Hergundthal Marelal Wilmarth McCabe State Journal Chist Waumarth Crawford Theater

Big sale of stock from H F department store in Topeka

John Spear of North Topeka announces a closing out sale of H F department store stock in Topeka Kansas avenue building vacated by Geo M Hammel. The bulk stock shipped from St Louis includes dry goods clothing shoes bedding and jewelry with no reserve and no souvenirs. The sale runs with marked bargain tables over two weeks with large advertisement promises.

Mr. John & Spear North Topeka St. Louis H. & F Department Topeka Kansas Avenue Geo. M. Hammel Journal

Public Halls Next to Face Closures by Officials

Mayor Harrison says minor entertainment halls will be shut next with swift action. Building inspectors will be posted immediately to halt violations and order closures as reports come in.

Harrison

Sants Fe Bridge Burned in Perry Oklahoma Jan 4

Atchison Topeka Santa Fe bridge 75 feet long burned Saturday delaying a freight train and detouring a northbound passenger train for five hours. A replacement crew from Guthrie Oklahoma rebuilt the bridge by 11 pm. Other items note railway expansion plans and promotions in Kansas and nearby regions amid scattered notices and ad fragments.

Sants Fe Perry, Ohls Atchison Guthrie Okt

Amusement Syndicate weighs Crawford move to Grand theater

The group notes the Grand has 43 repairs needed and estimates 12 000 to 15 000 to bring it to Crawford safety. Over five years over 15 000 has been spent upgrading Crawford opera house with four north exits and steel stairs. Plans include fire curtains two alerts and staffing exits while insisting Crawford remains safer and not transferable without a lease.

Crawford Theater Amusement Syndicate Crawford Opera House Kansas Avenue Jewell Wilmarth Fire Department Bulldine Compans Mr. Kane Roy Grand St Tonoka

North Topeka Community Notes And Local Moves

A compilation of resident updates from Topeka area notables. Dan Fraser remains homebound. Miss Fran Brown returns from Emporis. Mrs. G. R. Camp and son Bert visit Kansas City. J. A. Fuller returns to St. Joseph after Topeka visit. Shawnee State Bank relocates to Heywood block. Funeral of Mr Jake Gutty affects relief corps meeting schedule. Nina Hilton to visit from Athwana. Emmily Pearson returns to Herington. Clittort Nystrom visited Kansas City. Oil drilling at Shores advances with artesian salt water reached in the Northern Shawnee Development project. Week of Prayer at Baptist church features daily sermons by Rev. W. S. Hutchinson.

Kimball Pritting Company Kansas Avenue Dan Fraser Rendant Mimes Mail Cartier Chatten Tilt A. H. Kye Fran Brown Eemporis G. R. Camp Bert Kansas City J. A. Fuller St. Joseph Topeka Christan Church Will, McNoun Herington Jake Gully J. A. Lukens Shawnee State Bank Baturday Heywood Norris Street Herbert Green Lawrence Meade Jake Gutty Gufty Relier Corps Nina Hilton Athwana T. R. Reynolds Emmily Pearson Rey T. J. Pearson van Buren Clittort Nystrom Kan Louis Nystrom W. 8. Hutchinson

Faithful notices and town social updates blend in Topeka item

A crowded local page records a string of social and community tidings. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Fox have moved to 423 Park street, while Miss Cora Heinz attends the teachers' association and visits relatives on West Gordon street. John Eliott visits Indiana and plans to return to Tacoma, Washington. Victor Council No. 4 K and L of R initiates 33 candidates with refreshments afterward. Miss Blanche Reynolds, injured by a shooting accident, is in Christ Hospital for surgery. Roy Wolford’s funeral is held for the 3-year-old son. C. HL Thodes judges poultry in Bloomington and Terre Haute en route to Topeka. Dave and Samuel Beaudry host friends, including Elizabeth and Mary Jones, for New Year celebrations. Daniel Jones, former deputy sheriff, dies of pneumonia at 900 Western avenue. funeral at the Street Baptist Church. Bert Petit marries Cora Stewart on New Year’s Eve. an oyster supper at the Pettit home follows. Card of thanks from the Wolford family expresses gratitude for support and funeral rites.

Walth Perse C. C. Fox Texas Woodman Cottage Park Street Fox Oscar Kraus Cora Heinz Teachers’ Association Harry West Gordon Street Gove County John Eliott Indiana Blancha Reynolds T. B. Reynolds Christ Horgital Bmlae Reynolds Roy S. M. Wolford van Buren Street W. B. Hutchinson Little Yetlow C. HL Thodes Bloomington Terre Haute Ind Topeka Dave Samuel Beaudry Quincy Sir Haying Elizbeth Mary Jones Ella Fiorante Bailey Jessie Finney Miss Hathaway Frank McGrath Tom Wood Jesse Tryan Tatt Daniel Jones Western Avenue Pheumonia Jones Was & Dortor Union Pacific Road Street Baptist Church Bakote Kansas City Thoeka John Pettit Kew Valley School House Bert Petit Cora Stewart PB. Jennings and Merrily Stainbrook Aun Uthie Troy K. and I. of Hutchinson Wolford

District Court Notes and Local Court Actions

City court saw May Edie sue against A L Purman and J Tremely for assault with the female absent. Judge Hazen fined Petterson 100 dollars and 11 days for selling liquor. Mary E Smith’s divorce case against Winfield Smith involved letter return to the receiver. William Walker faced larceny charges and was bonded to stand trial. In Kansas, Prof Franke Binckmar of the University of Kansas will lecture on sociology at the University of Wisconsin during a two week series after a special travel permit. Topeka Laundry Co advertises dollar monthly shirt cleaning.

Bright May Edie Ageinest A. L. Purman J. A. Tremely Wim Als Hazen Petterson Mary E. Smith Winfield & Smith Juden Haanen At. U. Man Lawrence Kan Jam Franke W. Binckmar University of Kaataxa West Madtron Win Universi of Wisconsin Tackmar

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