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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1904

Page

6

Bargain Friday and Saturday Grocery Specials

The ad lists numerous discount items for Friday and Saturday including Lion and Arbuckle Coffee two for, Te yal coffee single package, Crystal Mecha ER brand, Horse Shive or Star Tobacco, Granger Twist, Wisconsin Kraut 100 can eight for 24 cents, Pumpkin 8 for 25 cents, Punch Iominy 10 cents, Tiger Fine Cut 6 for 21 and a half cents, Smoking Tobacco 106, Solid pack tomatoes 3 for 25 cents, Sugar Corn 10 cents, Early June Peas 3 for 25, String Beans 2 for 19, Lima Beans 2 for 16, Kidney Beans 2 for 19, Large can Baked Beans, Best Ever Keets 2 for 25, White Horse canned fruits and peaches, assorted dozen by request, Festival Apricots 2 for 25, California peaches 25, Bartlett Pears 10 cents, Egg or Green Gage 10 cents, Dunkley Pons in jars 32 cents, Raspberries 32 cents, Strawberries, regular price listed.

White Horse California Plana Mae Rei

Stubbs the Man of Destiny Shows Subtle Charms in Kansas

Dorothy Dean profiles Stubbs a candidate for governor in Kansas politics. The piece portrays him as poised, genial, and cautious, with a steady demeanor and a growing influence through ties to national figures. It notes his New Jerusalem bid, ambition for party leadership, and potential to rise in the wake of Senator Burton.

Stubbs Destiny Topeka Times Kansas United States New Jerusalem Company Lawrence Lawrente Zill Tran Tion J.R Burton Mel Te New Jerusalem Hin Stubbe Hatrie Andre Burton New Jerusalem Stabe Huck Jervss Frankin Talose Albaugh Hoch Wichita Poker Reed Smoot Paris Fulmis Suibbe Dorothy Dean

Blossom In Asylum After Insanity Hearing

J W Blossom, former excy council land holder from the First ward, was declared insane by the probate court Wednesday and sent to the state insane asylum Inet alehe. Doctors We Lindaay Rauh Eastima testified with expert witness B D Eastima. he was brought in by Hyary Steel and Carl Gott. He showed confusion and did not grasp the proceedings nor his confinement.

J. W. Blossom Excy Councilland

Oakland Suburb Likely To Become City, Says County Attorney

County Attorney Hungate has issued a written opinion supporting Oakland’s petition to become a city. The Oakland citizens circulated a petition and the board of county commissioners will consider the request at Monday’s meeting. A prior attempt failed for lack of a proper petition.

County Atorney Hungate Uist Oskland Hungate Board of County Commissioners Citizens of Oakland Steriiken

No. 2 Wants Divorce as Hawkins Foe Files Suit

Eva Hawkins of Silver Take files a divorce suit in district court against Charles Hawkins alleging a marriage in September 19 and prior bigamy. Hawkins arrested for bigamy after marriage, with one prior wife Leura Havens. case from Potawatamie County.

Charles Hawkins Sait Eva Hawkins Silver Take District Court

Topeka High Stages A Box of Monkeys Play

Topeka High announces a two act comedy A Box of Monkeys to be staged by the drama club. Tickets are on sale at local venues with proceeds aiding the senior class. Cast includes Tink Igin Veale Arline Deltrich Ethel Cloud and Raymond Hetinson.

Topeka Grogmd Patie Tink Iigin Veale Arline Deltrich Ethel Cloud Raymond Hetinson

Three Burned to Death in Indiana House Fire

Terre Haute report: Mrs. Elizabeth Wardice, 45, and her two daughters perished in a house fire started by an overheated stove. The tragedy occurs in a home likely connected to a wow tear reference. No immediate relief noted. In Columbus, ex Governor Bushnell remains critically ill as of January 11, with death anticipated.

Terre Haute Ind Elisabeth Wardice Bushnell Columbus

Society Scenes Parade at Steinberg's and Local Gatherings

A flurry of social events fills town life with invitations and informal at homes. Mrs Dell Kelzer hosts a reception for Mrs James M Lewis of Kinsley, while Mrs A H Horton chairs City Federation executives. Among the gatherings, a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs William Jones with 190 guests, plus club affairs, dinners, and visits by out-of-town guests from Lawrence Manhattan Emporia Tucson and Kansas City are noted.

Herbert L. Armstrong Harry C. Ashby Steinberg Mine Beit Prasive Lawrence Chauncey Dewey Manhattan Mirs T D. Hood Emporia Sue Gay Kansas City Dell Kelzer Western Avenue James M. Lewis Kinsley State Federation of Clubs A. H. Horton City Federation Lewis Asateting William Jones Thomas Finch H. Jones H. G. Host McNeil R. Squires Mra John Snyder John Rollo George Lusk Charles Sharp Charles Barry Charles Leat J. P. Kelly J. N. Kelly A. Neugebauer BM. Stover

Grape Nuts Food Praised For Strength and Stay Power

Wouren quotes Grape Nuts as a key sustaining breakfast aiding mental and physical effort. Four teaspoons soaked in cream reportedly boosts energy without a crash, with Postum cited as a companion drink. Claims highlight wheat and barley nutrients supporting brain nerve centers.

A. Wouren Jane Wallville

Local Social Notes From Arm, Kansas City and Colorado

A series of social callings and visits are noted with Mr and Mrs Norman Wear at National and guests like Miss Détta Frazier of Lawrence. Dean Kase attends a diocesan convention in Kansas City while Miss Mary Horton travels from Colorado Springs to visit her sister Mrs Frederick K Brown. Mrs Mary Mecelian of Cedar Rapids visits her sister Mrs A M Fuller before a trip to St Joseph. Miss Ethel Morton heads to Lawrence for the Sigma Chi dance while Miss Jennie Finnon of Valencia returns to Kansas City staying with Mrs B P Pankey. Mrs H H Ewing and children visit Clay Center as Golden Rose club plans meet at 1411 Clay Street with Mrs Danner. J C Swayze returns from ExCelear Springs after a weeklong visit.

Norman National Dienstle C. Ee Détta Frazier Lawrence A Armetrong-Ashby St. Joseph Ethel Morton Lawrence Jennie Finnon Valencia Ing Kansay City Tims B. FP. Pankey Peka Avenue H. H. Ewing Clay Center Golden Rose Chnt Danner Clay Street Louis , Gartside Kansas City J. C. Swayze Exceleior Springs

General John B. Gordon Laid to Rest in Atlanta

General John B. Gordon, Civil War hero, was buried in Oakland Cemetery Atlanta after military honors and state tribute. Thousands attended the memorial at the state capitol. a 17 gun salute, closure of courts and schools, and a long procession marked the ceremony. In Kentucky, Confederate veterans and descendants paused at 10 o'clock in Bell county to honor Gordon on request of Major J W Campbell.

Atlanta Southland Oakland Cemetery State Capitol Slock Terrill Stephen D. Lee U. C. Vi Clement A. Evans Department of Tennessee Kentucky Middlesboro Jan. Jr J. W. Campbell Bell County John B. Gordon

Date Set For City Primary Debate And Budget Talk

City Republican leaders meet at the city building to decide primary date and campaign funding. They discuss waiving delegate conventions, cutting assessments, and consolidating with river February primaries while noting past costs of about $508 for primaries and $4 per council candidate and $10 per school candidate.

Republican City Central Committee Frank Snyder Old Court House Republican Central Committee Counci Council Page Central Committee City Central Committee State Committee Es Anid Pol Places

Unclear election timing hints at changes to precinct pay

The passage notes possible elimination of payments for precinct board service and references weather permitting events in March. It mentions county primaries and a city election set for April 5, with a potential two week gap before then.

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Public lecture by T. Martin in Baldwin on Friday evening

T. Martin of Baldwin will deliver a public lecture this Friday evening at Kan. peks lodee Ne it. The notice adds no admission prices or additional details beyond the venue and timing.

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