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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1897

Page

5

Black Is Appointed General Passenger Head of Santa Fe

A Thursday Journal report confirms Btr. W. J Black of this city has been promoted to general passenger head of the Santa Fe, based in Topeka with duties over the western routes. He will assume the new post February 1, succeeding George T Nichols, and will relocate the office to Topeka. Black’s career spans Vandalia, Santa Fe, and western railroad service, rising from ticket clerk to senior passenger official. Confident in the move, Black said the Santa Fe’s Kansas business under a unified office supports road prosperity.

State Journal Btr W. J Black Sium Seattle Tupetet Chicago Black Jee Retiter Aareni Reid Ty Bit Sir Thanpetert Ceorge T. Nicholwin Degeert Santa Pe Uae Euch Mr Black Me Muek Wallen Vindalia Noe St Louis Sinow Paisoneyr Akert Mont Fropartent Rafirone Pup Pav Linvell Uy Feom Iss White Nishibe Evrwish Auwenker Mir Speersen Nati Californi Islack Topele Santa Fe Black Fald All Senta Fe Hansas Kansas Topeka Abbago Flack

Santa Fe Establishing New Office in St Louis

Atchinon Roai to establish an agency in St Louis with North Fourth Street address opposite Planters' Bank. The A T and T, once split from the Fri, will appoint a general agent for freight and passenger departments. Witchford, current mineral agent at Pittsburg, will move to St Louis. he met General Passenger Agent Nicholson yesterday.

Atchinon Roai St Louia St Louis Bax St Lentis North Fourth Street Threnth Witchford Pittsburg St. Louis Nicholson

Central Branch Shops Atchison Extend to Eight Hours

The Central Branch shops at Atchison have increased to eight hours a day with a full force at work. After a period of reduced staffing and four days a week, the shop now resumes full operation to repair a heavily used tolling device and support ongoing maintenance obligations.

Atchiso Atchison

Santa Fe receivership case transcript ordered for appeal

Keener and Hite of this city ordered a transcript of the records in the Santa Fe receivership case to be taken at Oskaloosa and sent to Tomlin for suit. The stay will be appealed to the supreme court after receipt. Attorneys will consult with newly appointed attorney general TL C Boyte who will handle the case if taken to the supreme court.

Messr Keener Hite Santa Fe Oskaloosa Tomlin Supreme Court TL. C. Boyte Centleman

Hugh Cameron to Attend Leedy Inauguration

Kansas hermit Hugh Cameron plans a dawn march from Camp Ben Harring near Lawrence to Topeka on January 11th to attend Governor Leedy's inauguration. He will carry a Bible and a copy of the Declaration of Independence, bearing a pledge of gratitude and inviting supporters to join the expedition.

Leedy Hugh Cameron Kansas Lawrence Wil Topeka Beshn Genrise Ber Harring Lawrenee Benjamin Harrison Kermit Cameron Soan Eller Harrison Jarrison Ben Ben T Hardlaon Waikies Club Cameron

Monthly Socials Hosted by Ladies of Security at Lincoln Post Hall

The Ladies of Security held a social at Lincoln Post Hall with an address by Prof. J.W. Stout and performances by Miss Hattie Moore Miss Comstock Littice Eyeline Henderson Master Ray Conner and Lawrence's mundo chat. After the program fumed boxes were opened and socializing followed. No. M0 plans monthly socials through winter.

Lincoln Post Hall Eiven J.W. Stout Hattie Moore Miss Comstock Littice No. M0

Receiver for Brush Co Judge Hazen appoints John Norton

Judge Hazen yesterday appointed John Norton as receiver of the Brush Electric Light and Power company. The court action follows a petition from the Mes electric company of St Louis seeking a receiver and securing a mortgage on the plant to five Topeka parties for 1. Sth as Wear Coal Con. The case references real estate and investment firm involvement and notes the plant’s mortgaging details.

Naurthulamen Real Estate & Investment Corporation John Norton John Guthrie Arthur Lee

Lawyer Bracaman Causes Scene in Judge Furrys Court

In Justice Furrys court Smistant county Attorney and lawyer Bracaman engage in a personal quarrel. Bracaman reportedly hurled a law book toward Denny ve lster, striking the door. The judge fines Branaman and cautions both sides to refrain from further outbursts. The report notes the old post boy messaging contrasted with modern telephone delivery.

Urmy Bracaman Furry Smistant Army Ai D. J. Brangmay Brenfran Denny Fawkes

Dun's Review Charts 1987 Prospects And Industry Shifts

New York January 1 R G Dun Co review predicts a brighter year with significant bankruptcies removed and a shift in industry. It notes large losses in 1895 and 1896 from various sectors, including manufacturing and trade, declines in prices for woollen goods, and mixed railroad earnings showing December results with improving fourth-week figures. The report highlights banking fears easing in the West and awaiting price stabilization to spur demand for commodities and textiles.

New York R. G. Dun & Co West Ait Alt Mowr Steudurn Reils United States

Rebekah Lodge Officers Installed by Deputy Grand Master

Capital Rebekah No 219 LO had officers installed by Deputy Grand Master Mrs Mary Wil marth Mira Eyda May N Gi Lillie Beton V Gt Clara McGirk recording secretary Mattie White financial secretary Mary Wisher treasurer After the meeting refreshments were served.

Rebekah Mary Wilmarth LO. O Mira Eyda May N. Gi Lillie Beton V. Gt Clara McGirk Mattie White Mary Wisher

Clapp Bros advertise remedies for grip and cold cures

Local notices promote a new supply of 77 and claim success curing grip via Predrick s from Brooklyn. Testimonials praise Humphreys Homeopathic remedies as simple pellets for grip and cold, offered by Humphreys Med Co at New York locations.

Clapp Bros Drakelsts Rene Wehate Kamally Predericks Brooklyn GEO. W. Real Minos Mitene Bascom Southampton N.Y Humphreys Homeopathic Manual of Humphreys’ Med Co Cor William & John Sts New Yorke

Snapshots From Home News A Patchy City Chronicle

A jumble of local notes and brief items covers real estate openings, court actions, political moves, church events, and public notices. Mentions include J. M. Hart seeking a reform school post, Governor Martins portrait addition, Sheriff Keptey sent a telegram from Chicago, and a county Republican meeting set for Saturday.

A.W. Dennison Athlete Park Mt. Ad Ramey North Toee Idiams Wilkerson Col. C. KR. Hoktkins District Court Martins State House Weler van Ture Eee Radin Repens George Wrank W. Mc Topeke W. G. Lindsay Suita Gofen Melt Medical Society Gerace Aml Maud Cofran Joneer Stain House Oruckt Mra Mory & Haxoi Kutans Apricuw Jarves Wall Senate Hoon Hays Enmcogok Urate Ransos B. Mitchel Steliver Wits Nish G. C Clemens Har Boyle DD. Boyle Chris Han [Ghureh Baal Sippel H. Gruber Daller Dunsmore Weniker Bunsmore DB Wootfont Pas Aventin Rf AG Biuhdolle Ares Amor Brobaker Frances Brants W. BE. Clark Rock Triand Lest Het Net P. J. Clee Aera Este Frances E Tranti Walnut Han Tiewnate Wil Hutchinson Referminory Taath Grown Johnson County Egsminger Fiestee Woulin Moxley Nortonville Kan Christ Hospital

Local Notices and Performances On The Town’s Stage

City life notes report a resident’s complaint about a neighbor who never shovels snow while others keep sidewalks clear. The Grand Opera House presents Human Hearts next Wednesday through January. Hosabel Morrison stars in Cartoon, Pan ne Foe hosts the Sith, Thor man Keone in Eiehellen, and Kate Emmett in Walls of New York. The month’s attractions overviewed with the Moteli ntric company of St Louis and a district court action seeking damages from Brush Mivette Licht and partners. A separate case notes a judgment sought against Ge Frost company in Shawiseeedbe riot court.

Jackson Shest Cits Hosabel Morrison Panne Foe Sith Thorman Keone Brush Mivette Licht Ge Frost Company Hse Hot Bewc Within & Wee

Debt on the New Church Edifies to be Paid by April

D Brook financial secretary reports receipts and expenditures of the church funds for the year. Total cost to date reveals rising indebtedness and plans to raise remaining sums before April 1 to complete the new church material and prepare occupancy.

Christain Church D. Brook Iptervat Fund Foreten Moure Churen Bern

Topeka Fencing School Promises Skill and Training

An Atlanta enterprise spotlights fencing in Topeka, with Altmeyer and Uterman leading instructors. The Topeka school offers broad sword and saber, promising disciplined carriage, useful for military training and refined etiquette, with classes for both genders in the rooms above the Southwestern Fur Co. and a push for local support.

Topeka Europ Messra Altmeyer Uterman Kansas City Mra. Moyer

Fort Wayne Post No 221 Installs Officers

The Fort PuloW post No. 221 held installation with Charles Gres as commander and Warred Jackson as senior vice commander. Hite as junior vice commander, M. J. Eieoy as adjutant, Hy Rader as officer of the day, William Molen as provost, and other officers named. The ceremony will be repeated at the next post meeting.

Secrmciere Va Air Mdjutant Fort Pulow Charles Gres Warred Jackson H. Hite M. J. Eieoy Om Owe Hy Rader William Molen Te Post

Pain Balm Help Ends Daughter's Fever Back Pain

Louden Graver of Karna reports his daughter recovered from fever related back and hip pain after trying aiivrioin's Pain Balm. She previously endured multiple remedies with little relief, but the balm provided relief and healing. Obscure mentions of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and rheumatic cure appear in a fragmented, damaged text from an old home/nursery page.

Louden Karna Chamberlain

Sunday church notices span city religious services

The page lists multiple church services across denominations in Topeka. Rev D Miller at United Brethren and Rev J R Ransom at St John’s A M, with Sunday schools, sermons, New Year greetings, and young people's meetings. Other congregations include First Presbyterian, Second United Presbyterian, First Unitarian, and various societies with lectures and special services scheduled through the day.

United Brethren Church Ladies’ Library Kansas Avenue Lim McCamptell Indianapolis Ind First Presbyterian Church Second United Presbyterian Congregation Comer of Hunters and Polk Sirwell Soul Culture Society Weet Harteen Street Brown M.C. A Pearth Adaine Rex Frances RE Brant Hutchins Kan Ladler Quartette Stockror Mary Bukker Ham Hannah Sletpot Alaska Theosophical Society Eighth Jackson Streets AOW Connete First Unitarian Church Unity Churchy Tadom Frew Abram Wyman Topeka Chromit Wesleyan Mtethuilist Church Jeffer Simvets Cooper Charee Third Presbyterian Church Fourth and Granner Mlong Squire Eneres G. D. Adamson Central Church Charles M. Stiulden Indaver Society First Society of Spiritualists Lincoln Hall Me. C. W Searing First Church of Christ (Scientiat West Sixth Street DL A North Tonka African Baptist Church Come of the World

Hobart Slights Postmaster Choice in Paterson

New York reports President Cleveland appointed Herman J. Hines postmaster at Paterson New Jersey. The selection drew general city approval and is seen as not a victory for the regular Democratic organization. Hobart is described as having little influence with the administration and faces opposition from Dubois supporters.

New York Jan Cleveland Herman J. Jon Hines Paterson N. J Hat City Garret A. Hobart Wivet

Munyon Remedies Offer Quick Home Cures for Common Ailments

An advertisement extols Munyon's improved homeopathic remedies promising quick relief for illnesses in children and adults. It touts cures for diphtheria threats, fever, colic, worms, croop, and various pains, with prices in cents and claims of safety and ease of use. It notes toll free medical advice at Munyon’s Philadelphia office.

Munyon Hana Childern Manyon Price Anyon Mungon Avon Street Philanoiphis Pico

Poultry Association Thanks Journal After Show Report

Members of the Staty Poultry Association thanked the journal for its report on the recent show. The group voted not to fix the next annual meeting site and praised the exhibiters while noting the eviction will be handled by the executive committee.

The Poultry Association Staty Mite Poultry Association W. Core Takridae C Fortin W. Smith Machatean Winay Veapir Kopeka Morter Moute Af Cholo Sterniers Elmnworth North Topeka

Vestige of Caucus Nominates Hopefuls in Jefferson City

In a rough caucus scene a nominee named Gea contends for governor while other figures such as Mr. Weale and Senator Parris enter the fray. Supports claim West may be re elected as the political climate runs tight.

Jefferson City Demmtratio Gingue Nigny Henaior Wealera Pallemonty Spestorr Parris Dunnery

Delaware Rump House in Session in Dover

In Dover Delaware the session discussed pension measures and arrangements. Officials assembled to plan the permanent meeting site and select an official host for the forthcoming events. The proceedings emphasized scheduling and formal procedures for future sessions.

Delaware Dover Dek Richards Sani Rember

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