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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1900

Page

4

Judge Elliots Memory Memorial Adopts Eulogy Today

At Shawner County meeting a memorial for the late Judge Elliott was adopted. The biographical sketch notes his Willarsburg origins, military service in the Thirty-ninth Regiment, mayoral terms at Warrensburg, and long tenure as common pleas judge of Johnson County. The tribute praises his devotion to clients, jurisprudence, and family.

Attoracya Shawner Juden Hillett Vanes Sculinel Eilloth Willarspure Mito Ellett Winiter- Bet Iowa Tele TSG Parkes Crom Sherman Tillett Warfeoalury Mik Welly Hh Ranway Company A. B. Jotenore Warrensburg Killett Common Pleas Court Johnson County Stansiet County Clunel Elliott

Better Behavior Warning Sparks Wichita Convention Talk

Republican leaders warn Wichita should brace for two conventions one to nominate delegates to the national party and another to elect state officers. Some oppose the plan urging May meetings while Governor Stanley faces pressure over convention duties and local faction dynamics. Hartford Times editor Baxter Durr dies in brief notice.

Wichita Weta Stanley Murdocks

Attorneys Return Involved in Kansas Strike Case Hearing

Davit Overnyer appeared in court on habeas corpus behalf of John De Heese seeking release from imprisonment. Arguments centered on writ validity and labor dispute ties to United Mine Workers in southeastern Kansas. Proceedings before Judge Thayer in St Louis aim to resolve the non salhems issue with anticipated early decision.

Davit Overnyer St. Louie Appesis John de Heese Fort Scott Morris Olig Gett Pittevare

Deputy Warden Post Exam Open to All United States Applicants

The civil service commission will conduct an examination for the Deputy Warden of the federal penitentiary. Subjects include citizenship, special practices, and experience. Open to all citizens of the United States and from theMet area. Deputy Warden Lamon will be required to take the exam.

Eeeavoesio Wardes Federal Penitentiary Civil Nerview Commission United States Met Lamon

ONeil Seeks Removal From Hutchinson Reform School

A contested dispute centers on T J ONeil a Democrat and Hutchinson reformatory director. Reports accuse ONeil of violating the law and call for his discharge by the governor amid internal management tensions involving Case Ward and Ward officials.

Hutchinson Reformatory T. J. O'Neil Wouge Wity Hutchinann Reformatory Taedy O'Neil Ottawa Reformatory Lyvdys Tme Veray Riformatory Cage O'Nell Byer Shiworthy Wardware

Ed Jones and Allen Huckner Seek Coulter Succession

Ed Jones of Holto Cut and Allen Huckner of Fort Sent vie for the Coulter successor as the department commander job at Kutlage GA is decided at Holton camp in April. A lecture course and a Fort Worth trip are offered with January train schedules and ticket prices through January 20.

Ed Jones Allen Huckner Holtoo Haldwin W. W Martin Fort Sent Taire Kutlage

Governor talks on reforms and pardons at church

Governor Stanley spoke at First Methodist Church on conditional pardons granted to convicts and letters from released inmates. He urged public support for reforms in state institutions and described letters detailing prisoners’ employment and progress. Fellow Kansans and a National Charities Conference in Topeka were also discussed.

Stanley National Conference of Charities and Correction Delta E. Faulkner Minneapolis Minn Fawkner Topeka Faulkner Stubley State of Kansas Reform School Tts Ellsworth County Wedge Supreme Court Tim Tomilusion Eaugh Starley Minneapolie Humetell Rensass

Kansas Hosts National Charity Conference Move

A veteran reformer recalls early work in the legislature and as superintendent of the Washburn orphans home in Minneapolis. He stresses American organization, local state-level charity experiments, and the need for Kansas to lead in reforms. He notes costs, governance, and the aim to uplift dependent citizens through coordinated action.

Atchinon Washburn Minneapolis United States North Europe Centro Hell Frst Fecoktary Aime Kansas Topeka Fifth Avenue Theia

Ross Block Fire Threatens Neighborhood

A fire at No 2 Ross Block on War Bur en rest between Fifth street and Sixth avenue was discovered in a first floor middle room. Firemen saved most of the structure using the chemical engine. damage estimated at 150 dollars. The blaze, blamed on rats and matches, forced several residents to be awakened by neighbors. The building was insured.

Ross Block War Buren Rest Fifth Street Sixth Avenue Mra. E. D

Wild Bill Hooper Arrested For Horse Rampage In Topeka

Local report says G B nicknamed Wild Bill attempted to ride a horse onto a sidewalk and through a glass window in Topeka. He fell, injured his head, was arrested, disarmed, and jailed. he claimed to be visiting from the country to fetch medicine for sick relatives and blamed amalipox cures for his condition.

Wild Bill Night Wild Bill" Hooper G. B North Topeka Topeka

Purely vegetable cure touted for many ailments

An OCR fragment touts a vegetable medicine claimed to regulate liver and digestive organs and cure numerous conditions from headaches to constipation and fever. The text mentions perfect digestion and references a drug company but lacks coherent structure and full details.

Dway 6 CO

Social Week Calendar Highlights Topeka News

Social and Personal notices list a week of events in Topeka including Miss Grace Lemon hosting cards, the Ralston Health club meeting at the Rodgers home, and a Rag Time ball at Harmony hall with a Denver guest. It also covers engagements, a Topeka wedding of Miss Lucy Lord and Otis Barager, Epiphany parties, and society greetings in local homes and clubs.

Grace Lemon Mabel Wood Ralston Health Club A. K Rodgers Helen Wilson Emily Lillian Wiitelock Charlotte Page Denver Hudson's Hall Mita Anns Harrison Lucy Lord Topeka John © Lord Otis H. Barager Lawrence John Q. A. Adan Barager Fr. E. Wagner West Eleventh Street Berager

Local social notices and club meetings in Emporia area

Emporia updates list society visits and gatherings. The Art and Literative Department of the Woman's club meets Tuesday at 2:30 at Dr. Mary Stewart's 64 Harrison. business to be discussed. Nautilus club meets Mrs. M. A. Waterman 1515 West Street at 3. W. T. K. club meets Mrs. James Gonder 826 North Jackson. Frances Smith of Bigelow visits relatives in the area. Several residents travel to Kansas City, Topeka, Galveston, and Middleton arranging visits and entertainments.

Emporia Katherine Whitley Woman's Club Mary ©. Stewart Harrison Street Nautilus Club M. A. Watermin West Street W. TK. Club James Gonder North Jackson Street Mises Myrtle Davis Kansas City Will Lyren M.S. Hoover Topeka Mra Fartison Morgan Maud Haaney Fred Cole Hinton Charles F. Mourwell van Buren Street W. L. Gray Raton N. M A. C Markley Galveston New Jexico A. D. Wolf Middleton Ohio

Topeka Pastor Countermine Denies Exit Wish After Church Services

After Sunday worship at First Presbyterian Topeka Dr Countermine stated he and Mrs Countermine have no plans to leave. they expect a summer tour to Egypt and the Holy Land but will return to further service. Mrs W M Baird spoke on Korea and Rev W M Baird, Mrs Mills, and A O Wright addressed attendees about the National Conference and charity work.

Countermine Topeka First Presbyterian Topek Expt Moly Land Christ W. M. Baird Korea

PAYS FOR A SLAVE IN TEXAS AFTER THE WAR

A 1860 note for the purchase of a slave in Dallas County remained unpaid until 1900s. Henry M. McDonald, a Paris, Texas lawyer, collected $70 from Joseph M. Dickson and turned over the note to Dickson. The slave had been sold for 160 dollars and freed by the war. settlement was disrupted by the conflict.

Tex Dalla County Henry M. McDonald Paris Dallas Joseph M. Dickson Dickson

Real Estate Transfers Record From Local Trust

Hopkins and clos receive 360 and lots 4 5 for investment trust. Knowles and Bennett receivers list transfers to Jobs Ronin at 110 112 114 Western Avenue. J H Hunt et al sell Ella Street Pleasant Add. Olson buys 39 Clay Street for 1800.

At. Hopkine and Clos Knowles and Bennett Investment Trust Company Jobs Ronin Western Avenue J. H. Hunt Et al Ella Street Pleasant Add Christian Olson Wedi Sa Clay Street

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