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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1896

Page

5

Theosophists Hold Cheerful Cremation for Meri Topelius

Theosophists gathered at Graceland cemetery for Miss Meri Topelius cremation. Instead of mourning, songs and music echoed as friends offered cheerful addresses and notices. The Finland native and former manual training teacher’s funeral marked Chicago’s second Theosophical cremation.

Crieseo Jan Graceland Cemetery Meri Topelias Gre Topelius Chicago Finland Agarelz

Munyon’s Dyspepsia Cure and Kidney Relief Ad

Munyon offers remedies for indigestion and stomach trouble including dyspepsia relief in 1 to 3 hours and long established kidney cure. Prices: 35 and 25 cents. Free home guide and medical advice available from Prof. Mungan at 1500 Arch Street Philadelphia.

Munyon Conte Conta Manyon Manyon Mungan Arch Street Philadelphia

North Topeka Notes and Local Events District

North Topeka items report William Elliott visiting Dodge City on business and J W Banks returning home via Davenport Indiana. C W Waite from Williamsville called on friends. Blue Post hall hosts an entertainment night under Blue Post corps. Sire Munn dies aged 74 in Shorey. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 1002 Kaneas Ave. The Magnet Restaurant advertises meats groceries. Kneights of the Mac cabees lodge event praised after a long program and banquet at Barrett block with Mrs C Gut and E Miler credited for service.

William Elliott Dodge City Davenport J. W. Banks C. W. Waite Williamsville Blo Blue Post Hall Blue Post and Corps Lewis Pirey Centropolis Reneas City Munn Shorey J. T. Heller Kaneas Avenue Magnet A. J

Prohibition in Ohio prompts Local Option debate in city

The Local Option bill advances amid crowd speeches in the city. Indiana Nicola law author and university faculty members spoke. Catholic churches and Archbishop Elder express support while Bishop Waiterson attends Colum ule area events. Amos Prat, a former Boston & Malus railroad director for 25 years, dies at 85 in Exeter New Hampshire.

CroonmatTty Indiana Amos Prat Exeter N. T Jen Amon Pant Des Boston & Malus Railroad

Kansas Day club hosts McKinley rally at Copeland hotel

The Kansas Day club dinner in Topeka featured a McKinley supporter crowd with jokes about bald heads and Venezuelan territory. Speakers urged Republican reciprocity and sturdy foreign policy while guests enjoyed a lengthy meal and musical selections.

Copeland Iis Kansas Day Club McKinley Harry Bouse Clark Cherlay Sheldon Buffingame Howel Jones Topeks Buick Mr. Sheldon D.C Coyote Club Leara Barger Kunans Day Club Republican Party United States

Kansas political banquet sparks fiery speeches and irrigation talk

A Kansas banquet features speakers from Hore to Ottawa railing at Populists and reformers. They urge irrigation, Republican unity, and defense of Kansas interests amid references to McKinley and Reed. Attendees include Lindsborg, Girard, and Ottawa figures praising policy flexibility and state progress.

Stole for His Family Lands $5 Fine

A. Bright admitted need to work but stole coal from a Hock Island car, caught early by Watch Watts. He said he stole to keep his wife and four children from freezing and starving, yet police report he is industrious when work is available and he went to a rock pile this morning.

A. Bright Bright Hock Island Watchtous Watts

Packed Courthouse Hears Coulter Murder Trial Start

The district court was overflowing as juries were drawn for the murder trial of David Coulter in the Edward Tilston case. Spectators filled benches and aisles while Coulter’s relatives visited from Valley Falls. Defense is led by Will Atchison and George W. McCummon with H C. Safford and Arthur McCabe for the state.

David Coulter Edward Silston Coulter Robert Waters James A. Mulhohend Kansas City Rock Island Valley Falls Larry Sherif Bob Kepley Will Atchison Tapaka George W. McCummon H. C. Safford Arthur McCabe

W H Davis Elected President of Topeka Commercial Club

The Topeka Commercial club board elected W H Davis of Parkhurst Davie Co as president at the National Hotel. S S Ort became vice president and F A Popenoe treasurer. A temporary secretary was agreed with C Elliott serving until a permanent post is filled. The next meeting will outline committees and work plan.

Topeka Commercial Club W. H. Davis Parkhurst, Davie & Co S. 5. Ort F. A. Popenoe Mr. Davis

CARS FOR REPUBLICANS Plan extra tracks for sleeping cars to the June convention

The St. Louis Terminal Association executive committee decided to add track space to handle 280 cars for special and sleeping cars bringing passengers to the national Republican convention in St. Louis this June. Existing facilities will be expanded with new yard space to accommodate the flow of travelers and equipment.

St. Louis

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