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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1902

Page

8

Young Wife Deserted by Kansas Groom in Muncte

A 19 year old man from Burks Kansas married a 15 year old girl in Muncte. He received 100 from her mother as a wedding present, took the bride to Muncte, spent the money, pawned her jewelry, and last night abducted her to a church before fleeing to Kansas. Authorities promise to pursue and repay the girl’s tuition costs if she returns home. The wife is reported to be in danger and has threatened self harm.

Aless Innasappa Busi- Beet College Wardin William Valentine Topeka D. M. Valentine Casey Ind Clarence Bowman T. G Kennedy Kansas City E. J. Carpenter Berslater Frossie C.L. Brown Arkansas City Jude A. H- Horton Miss Earth Nelson John Albert Minneapolis Kax Topeke L. O'Brien AL Willams Mra J. ©. Jarret W. J. Dickey Harry Willams William Price el Dorado Seuvd Carda Helen Price Kibniteky Phil Rasman Hyperion Club Steinberg B. Reed A. W. Lacey AL W. Parks George Baxie Lavey Fillmore Street HG. Miller Valencis Urna GE Shelton Jett Maryvills Mra J Herbert Fairchild Colorado Springs William Starr Bis J. Stanley Higgins Tex John Iterars Lee Monroe Excelsior Springs Charles Gillespie Ed Mies Ethel Dick Jett We M Pedre Rhi Purner Guthrie Turner

Wellhouse Sees Fruit Outlook Amid Cold Weather

Judge Fred Wellhouse reports on ericuk Gemans trait tives with a focus on fruit losses from recent cold. Peaches suffer the only visible damage while overall fruit prospects look encouraging. future peach crops are expected to show a credible improvement as trees matured.

Fred Wellhouse Hk Guietis Ericuk Geman

Cold snap threatens Kansas fruit as warm spell ends

Last fall's mild spell gave way to a severe cold that dropped temperatures to eight degrees below zero, frightening fruit beds despite buds not yet waking. Prospects for the winter fruit crop looked bright before the snap. A Hutchinson wholesale grocery arm of Parkhurst Dutis Mercantile in Topeka is chartered with 50,000 capital, named Gonder Petro Mercantile. State banks are chartered daily with Colony State Bank and The State Bank of Syracuse among fresh entrants. Syracuse bank capital is 20,000. Chief Justice McColl of Victoria BC died in a convulsion after a period of Bright's disease.

Kansas Hutchinson Parkhurst- Dutis Mercantile Company Topeka Parkhurst Dr. Woods Kansas CIA State Bank of Syracuse

Pleasant Socials Mark Midweek Activities in Topeka

Ladies at First O P church enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon tea hosted by Mrs. W. S. Lintkay with musical numbers by local performers. Grace Cathedral Ladies’ Guild hosted guests at Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Quinton’s home with a brief program and tea service. An anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Wear featured a rocking chair gift and refreshments, as Topeka residents attended numerous social visits and shopping events through late January.

Louise Kellam Western Avenue Ethel Peck Chicago Edith Crawford Alice Lakin Elizabeth Meade Mabel Wood Bert Garvin Miss Meade Anna Herbst Flrst W. S. Lintkay Taylor Street Lindsay Vance Hanrock Clarence McClintock Kansas City W. B. Swan Sadie McCauhy Nellie McKilahan Ladies’ Guild Grace Cathedral A. B. Quinton Topeka Avenue Alabama C. P Bolmar J. W. Belcher J. Dennis Alice Meade Mikes Ethel Davis Jessie Cumpper Helen Quinton Mike Faynalntort Clair Dean Mra Kaye Anu Oir North Prescott Jess Payne Willian Gish

Doctor Grafts Skin To Heal Burned Face In Chicago Clinic

In Chicago at the post graduate hospital Dr D Orsi Hecht performed a facial graft on 16 year old Mize Helen Mock. Burns from a gasoline explosion covered her face and a graft used fresh epidermis to restore her appearance. Three times as many young women offered to sacrifice for their suffering friend.

Chicago D'Orsiy Hecht Post-Graduate Hospital Helen Mock

North Topeka social notes and notices scattered

Local items from North Topeka list residents traveling to Kansas City Valley Falls and Cincinnati Ill. visits by Misses Currie Hitchcock and Staples, moved addresses, church sermons by Rev Poss, upcoming lodge degrees, close-out sale ads, and a ladies trimmed hat sale from Costley & Post.

Ediare Kim Ting Ce Kanse Ernest Hornbaum Kansas City Petro Valley Falls Misa Currie Hitchcock Hoyt Kansas Avenue Stanley Rana Harriet Staples SPR Cori Eis Ens Harper Jefferson Street Wistern Avenue G. J. Hollette Texas Eugene Lodze Jonga Lukens Knanity Sonce Costley & Post M. H. Carpenter Mra Jackson Street

Shipping rumble near London sparks New York talk of rates

John Lee of the White Star line in New York commented on approaching shipping men traveling from London amid talk of a proposed combination. He doubted a sale of White Star, questioned rate fixes, and blamed fleet size for freight rate dissatisfaction. He cited Celtic and other ships as evidence against a sale and warned that smaller boats would not rival larger ones.

John Lee New York London White Star Line Chicago White Star

Banquet plans hinge on Gen Funston’s health

The Marquette club in Chicago hopes Gen. Funston will attend their Lincoln’s Birthday banquet on February 12 but his illness may prevent travel. If able, he may come. Senator Hanna and Phil Campbell of Pittsburg are named speakers along with a South speaker as the dinner highlights.

Ajnb Gen Funston Becaue Marquette Club Chicago Lincoln William Lincoln Bush Kansas City Fun~ston General Funston Phil Campbell Pittsburg Kan Hanna Senator McLaurin South Carolina Senate South

Death of James B. Condon in Dulles Oregon

James B. Condon a leading lawyer and prominent citizen died last night at age 74. He is survived by his brother Prof Thomas Condon connected with the state university and by another brother and sister in New York.

James B. Condon The Dulles Ore, Jan. W Thomas Condon State University New York

Metcalf facing long Senate probe over Filipino shooting

Washington officials report a Senate pensions subcommittee scrutinizes war department papers on General Metcalf amid claims he killed no Filipino prisoners and evades direct answers. Capt Boltwood challenges Metcalf while allies hope for clearing explanations, yet confirmation seems weeks away.

Washington, D. C Metcalf Senate Committee On Pensions Simon, Debor Scott Metcalf Wich War Department Bare Yan Wis Washington Mullus Boltwood Metexis Burton Harris Holtwood Funston Senator Burton

Revival to close at Third Presbyterian Church Tonight

The three week revival series at Third Presbyterian Church ends with tonight's service. Dr Hatfield selects Past Feeling as the closing theme and will describe the danger of twisted condition. The large chorus choir led by Prof Tracy has drawn strong interest. Many have confessed Jesus Christ as Savior. all are invited to attend for music and final sermon.

Third Presbyterian Church Hatfield Tracy Jesus Christ

Be A Stranger's Bride Miss Mulock Leaves Town For Chicago Marriage

Miss Josephine Mulock a Grace Episcopal church worker from Orange county, famed family member, abruptly leaves Middletown for Port Jervis then Chicago to wed Kinsley Hencke of Fort Scott Kansas. They met through a matrimonial ad after exchanging photos. proposal came a week ago. Mulock plans to wear a red carnation boutonniere upon arrival. her mother died last year leaving her a monthly income.

Middletown N. x Josephine Mulock Grace Episcopal Church Orange County Port Jervis Chicago Kinsley Hencke Fort Scott Kas Majock Hencke Mise Mulock Kite Mulock Fether

Young elopers caught in Stamford marriage scheme

Stamfort Conn January 17 Two Italians Teresa Picea and Teodore Sandomerico were arrested on abduction charges after a New York couple eloped with teenage girls aged about 14 and 15. The girls married in Bridgeport and the families pursued them to Stamford where police found the husbands and the young brides at Miller Street.

Hridgeport Stamford Alberta Hove Miler Street

Tax payment dispute stalls half year's levy

The county treasurer's office faced a hiccup over an 11 cent personal tax payment. A man believed to be Richard Roe attempted to pay the first half, but clerks would not accept 9 or 8 cents as half payment. The issue will be appealed to the treasurer.

Richard Roe Moe

Deneley Sues Transfer Company for Damages

John Deneley filed a district court suit against Topeka Transfer and Storage Company claiming injuries after a July incident on Kansas Avenue. He says employee Toby Tobias struck him with a wagon of hides, injuring his left leg and causing sixteen weeks of illness. Damages sought total 2400 dollars, plus attorney fees.

John Deneley

Making Out Warrants For Unpaid Property Tax

County treasurers prepare warrants to be delivered to the sheriff for unpaid personal property tax. County commissioners hear complaints about high assessments and often deny assessor reports. Warrants will soon be in sheriff hands for collection with penalties applied.

Aheritt Sherit

Pere Bh Railway Steamer Strikes Harbor Bar

In Lum Michigan a Pere Bh Railway steamer ran aground at the harbor mouth during a high southwest gale. The vessel was scuttled in nine feet of water, and 39 passengers and crew were rescued by life saving crews using breeches buoy and lines launched from shore. Waves washed over decks as the craft settled near the north pier.

Lum Mich Jan Pere Bh Railway Company No. S Hfe North Pier

Maladies From Wheat Diets Mentioned in 19th Century Text

The article discusses digestive disorders linked to overripe or poorly digested meals involving wheat and starch. It notes symptoms resembling a wrinkler's condition and dyspepsia and suggests that certain wheat preparations may irritate the small intestine and nerves, relating to blood and muscle ills.

Rescue at Sea Near Muskegon Stranding

A four women among nine passengers and crew were rescued by breeches buoy from a steamer sent from the pier as Great Waves menaced the ship. The vessel carried 20 000 bushels of barley and 08 tons of merchandise after the stranding near the same site as the Muskegon ferry wreck three weeks earlier.

Eat Muskegon Threere Mutiquette Kainne Ny Plece

100 000 Specimens and a Standard Oil Director in New York

New York January 17 Standard Oil director Thomas B Bushnell, one of the company’s directors, returned home after severe injuries from a fall. Hospital reports say he recovered enough to leave his home, but a relapar hemorrhage is cited as the possible cause of death. A flood of letters and a curious collection of fragments, including Rundieh type and other items, were noted in a local archives inspection linked to Dean Hoffman.

New York Dean Hoffman Aera Fortmnee Res Stretes City Han Deas Hat Standard Oil Thormas B. Bushnell Standard Tseon

German coorts expand to Vilna region for equipment

Sitherun reports provinces near Vilna secured and POE issued to buy more in progress. Many firms operate in agricultural machinery and workers' stations, with colonial elements and machinery of American manufacture.

Sitherun Vilna Haa Passed & Eee POE Firma Mexand Wpiermen’s Mateon Coloniquie’ Oeieta

Governor grants clemency amid clemency reports in Des Moines

In Des Moines on January 11 473 convicts faced discussion of clemency actions. The governor reportedly reviewed executive clemency for felons tied to the Croatine case and related petitions. Authorities emphasized precedent and potential reforms as part of the ongoing review.

Des Moines Shaw Wade

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