Kansas Editors Visit Lawrence Amid Humor and Elections
A Kansas editor gathering in Lawrence drew laughs with a playful jab at editorial poverty while discussing university and Indian school tours. The session covered county printer duties, historical society talk by Miss Soe Adams, and remarks by A. J. Felt and George W. Martin. Officers elected included President W I Nelson, Secretary H A Perkins, and Treasurer W L Brown, with seven district vice presidents named from various newspapers.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Topeka
Associated Charities
Beso
Nawapaper
Santa Fe
Lawrence Commercial Club
University
Indian School
Representative Hall
Lecompton Union
W. I. Nel
Testimony on Hillmon case continues with releases of policies
The court's daylong direct examination focused on Mrs. Hillman and the release of life insurance policies. She recalled meeting Buchan in May or June 1879, visiting Wyandotte and Lawrence, signing releases, and an overheard confession burned by John H. Brown. She also described scenes at Buchan's house and measurements of Hillmon's height, noting uncertain timing and witnesses.
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John H. Brown
Sue
Mr. Buchan
Judson
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Society Shocked by Mrs Cleveland Tea After Stevenson Death
In Wasutxeros January 23 society is aghast at Mrs. Cleveland's Saturday tea. Invitations were broad but when Miss Stevenson’s death was announced many expected cards to be recalled. Tea was brewed and laughter rang at the White House as if there were no vice president or death. Only about a third attended, leaving a shocked public to wonder at the breach between the president and vice president and whether sorrow could bridge it.
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Stevouth
Wasutxeros
Rock Island Route Promotion Card
Rock Island offers low rates to all points nationwide and abroad. Announcement by IL O. Garvey city ticket agent at 601 Kansas, with Wasson and Cromwear listed. North Topeka depot corner First Street and Kao avenues referenced.
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IL O. Garvey
Kansas
Wasson & Cromwear
P.O
North Topeka
First Street
Kaoaes Avenue
Marvelous Results From Dr Kings New Discovery
Rev J Gun derman of Dimondale Michigan recounts his wife’s recovery from pneumonia after La Grippe using Dr Kings New Discovery. He praises the rapid relief from severe coughing and notes trial bottles at 10 cents and regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar. Also mentions Blind Boone concert on Thursday with a new program.
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J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rives Junction
la Grippe
J. K. Jones
Blind Boone
City Waterworks Plans Put City First in Topeka
City Engineer Tweeddale outlines a municipal water system plan to draw river water, purify it, and expand mains and a stand pipe to ensure pressure. The council weighs seizing the Topeka Water Co. franchise, while the firm offers a hydrant rent proposal and suburban expansion if priced per hydrant. The dispute centers on mains extensions and hydrant rents, with a new well planned for reliable fire pressure.
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Tweeddale
Topeka Water Company
Harrison Street
Tweetdale
Western Avenue
Wuntoon Street
Taylor
Old Water Company
Summerfield
Topeka
Putin
Farmers to Talk at Oak Grange Institute
The annual farmers institute meets February 6 and 7 at Oak Grange hall Mission township. John MacDonald on Scotland impressions Mayor Harrison on farming Why I Like Farming Bradford Miller The Farmer Past and Future H R Hilton Water in the Soil Gumption by State Agricultural college governors Gray Boulware 73 adjudged insane to be taken to asylum after probate court ruling He lives with his son on Madison street.
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Farmers
Oak Grange Hall
Mission ‘Township
John MacDonald
Scotland
Harrison
Bradford Miller
H.R Hilton
State Agricultural College
Gray Boulware
Madison Street
Night parade and lodge installations in North Topeka
Holmes lies ill at 1135 Quincey, while Wm Merchant visits J S Stansfield's family. North Topeka Camp No 1243 holds a regular meeting at 831 North Kansas Ave with new officers to be installed. Vic tor Council No 4 Knights and Ladies of Security installs J M Swartz as president and others in key posts. National Tent No 19 Maccabees held a Kansas avenue street parade led by the Democratic Flambeau drum corps, about sixty members marching, with a large crowd watching and a banquet afterward hosted by ladies. The social ended around 11 pm.
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EF. Holmes
Quincey
J W. Bickell
Dora M. Wallace
J. ML. Beverly
G. W. Swartz
A. J. Kane
Iine BE. King
W. H. Lyon
J. W. Guffey
Order of the Maccabeas
Kansas Avenue
Democratic Flambeau Club
Tribute to Dr J C Brownefield heals Brights disease
Letter from Topeka Kansas praising Dr J C Brownefield for curing a year and a half of Bright's disease with kidney failure and eye lesions. The writer claims rapid recovery, announces home treatment options, and promotes Dr Brownefield's remedies and consultation. References to offices, prices, and drugstore retail locations in Topeka.
Local probate filing and family obituaries in Topeka
W R Kennady applied in probate court for permission to sell intoxicating liquors. Helen Nave aged 95 sister of Mrs Dr Pier died in North Topeka Sunday her remains taken to Salem NL for burial. Mrs Ella Field aged 89 died at Christ's hospital Monday and buried in Topeka cemetery yesterday Undertaker Knight furnished funeral necessaries. Bird cages at less than cost Griggs Axtell 208 West Sixth
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W. R Kennady
Helen Nave
Pier
North Topeka
Salem
Ella Field
Christ's Hospital
Topeka
Knight
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Kansas Aven
Ettenson Clothing CO
the Convention OF Kansas Editors
Smith Center
H. A. Perkins
The
Olathe Mirror
W. L. Brown
Kingman
Frank Roberts
Oskaloosa Independent
Y. J. Lane
Wyandotte Fierald
CG E Harbaugh
Erie Republican Record
Western School Journal
L. J. Sprengle
Washington Republic
Frank Melyer
Hoxie Sentinel
Dilington Voic
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Lyman Nuugle
Wel
Rock Island
Kans Ave
Topska Water Company
Tweeddate
Oak Grange
de J. C. Brownflyl
Kan
Torewa
Srs Ven
J.C. Browanfield
Bright
Toa
Brownfield
Brownteld
W. H. McMciren
Lawrence Street
Home Street
Fifth and
Lacey Bros
North
Iopeka
Griggs & Axtell
West Sixth
New-York
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Kentucky
New
Haverest
State Insurance Department
New York
Uctory
Bodeneckes
Massachusetts
Alt Leredit
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Mortaity
Baranees
GEO. Ss. Merrill
State of Massachusetts
Chatamas
Bradford K. Durfee
Insi
Litinois
Henry F. Duncan
Woo Toner
State of Kentuway
S. H. Snider
W. MM. Hahn, Sipe
Riptendert
Insurance
Stas of
Ohio
JAS. BR
Waddile
Konsae
Ingrance
Misouri
MO. E. Hollingsworth Insurance Cer
Mi Dot Suute
Ica
J. M. Knight
Undertaker
Kas
Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cofran
Topeka, Kansas
West Eighth Street
Charles Bennet
Kan. Ave
Remenyi Concert Co
Hamilton Hall
Kellam’s
Peerless
Joussac
Wiint
Washburn
Gul Ave
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