North Topeka News Roundup and Local Ads
North Topeka notes show trains at Taft station and morning runs near Rinall fir. Several residents, including W. I. Kennedy, return from Highland Swidier Creek in good health. Annie Nystrom improves at Mt Jackson. Misses Reynolds visit in Lawrence. many townsfolk travel to Ottawa, Quicy Street, and Garfield Park for events and recreation.
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Rinnall Fir. Co
W. i. Bennedy Tas
Hichland
Swidier Creek
BBC Kan
B. Doder
Bertolt Gazette
Union Pacific
Kan
F Davis
Hoyt
Yesterfing
J. Foucht
Horacek
Arion Balk
Thomas Pare
Mid-Continent
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Uetcral Institute
Annie Nystrom
Mt Jackson Street
North Topeka
Hudies
Care Journal
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J. C. Cromwell
Sid Jackson
Silver Lake
Seincey
ML Cooper
Wheaton
Kale
Veterniay
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Texas
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Airs
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Mises Mabel
Grace Reynolds
0. Whitner
Lawrence
Brr
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Mr. Neale
Sh Kankas Avenue
Kac. Ave
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Carl Burgen
Csfferrite
Mle
J. Burges
Neverland
Topka
Garfield Park
A. H. Fowler
Tittle
Anna
Amhattan
Mra Fowlér
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Aire
J. XII
Henry
Quincy Street
Rev. Fowler
Darkinde
Wright released after Kansas City theft arrest
Wright, accused of stealing a team belonging to his prospective father in law, was arrested in Kansas City. After questioning and evidence review, authorities discharged him and he was released. The case involved a plan with Linzie Snyder and Sa due to disputed ownership.
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R Wright
Linzie Snyder
Tms
Olseie Snyder
Wright
Kansas City
Hunting a Husband. Cincinnati Woman Probes Possible Spouse Mystery
Coroner M Westerfield of Shawnee County Topeka Kansas reports a Cincinnati woman inquiries about a man she claims as her husband Edward Hadenheimer. Westerfield states no record of such death in Shawnee or nearby. Letter dated July 8 1897 from Topeka coroner’s office begins the inquiry into a suspected spouse disappearance or death.
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Cincinnati
Ostomer WeeterSeld
Westerfield
Edward Hadenheimer
Shawnee County
Inquiry on Edward Haden Reimer Death In 1896
Edward Bodenheimer of Cincinnati asks for coroner records about his husband Edward Haden Reimer who died between St Joseph and Topeka in November 1896. He seeks details of any inquest and body disposition and denies claims by Gertie Reynolds as Kid Wife, requesting confirmation. He notes letters to St Joseph coroner and signs from 48 Beacon Street Cincinnati Ohio.
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Edward Haden- Reimer
Ural
St. Joseph
Topeka
Gertie K Reynolds
Variety
New York
St Joseph
Edward Bodenheimer
Beonwas
Incinnati, Ohio
A Mighty Picnic Plans By Topeka Grocers
A Topeka meeting of grocers and butchers is scheduled for Monday evening at 4% Kansas Avenue to arrange a city picnic. The event, set for Garfeld Park in August, aims to become an annual celebration with all city groceries and meat markets expected to join. Amusement will be provided and similar picnics in Atchison draw large crowds with many stores closing to attend.
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Kansas Avenue
Garfeld Park
Topeka
Logechor
Atchison
Appointments Set for Kansas State Charities Board
The state board of charities named staff for Topeka reform school Olathe deaf and dumb institute and Topeka insane asylum. Appointees include Frank Johnson Phillipsburg. Mrs Loulan Wheeler Concordia. Marry Reece Tulon Dickinson county. J Coughlin Kansas City. T Olmstead Marion. Mrs Hen Clover Topeka. J Taum Colby. The board also awarded flour, chewing tobacco, baking powder and baking rowdee contracts to firms in Concordia Topeka Olathe Atchison Kansas City and Beloit.
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State Board of Charities
Frank Johnson
Phillipsburg
Topeka Reform School
Refrom
Fallin
Saline County
Olathe Deaf and Dumb Institute
Loulan Wheeler
Concordia
Topeka
Reece
Tulon
Dickinson County
Osawatomie Insane Asylum
J. Coughlin
Kansas City
Topeka Insane Asylum
T. Olmstead
Marion
Hen Clover
J. Taum
Colby
Osawatowne Asylum
Atchison
Olathe
Winfield
Beloit
Lingle & Cline
Reform School
Paving tax paid marks Topeka revenue milestone
Topeka grants confirm payment of paving lands taxes with funds received in New York. City Treasurer C. B. Gillott notes total disbursements including pavement 1020 for as well as sewer and alley bonds plus interest. Upcoming bond payments will reduce city debt. no installments have ever been in default. Local ads note sterling silver bells and patent salves as filler.
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Kansas
Jackson
Quincy
New York
Pavinstes
Uin
Secord Atreut
Third Street
Pours Street
Sixth Avenue
Fermi Street
Eighth Street
Laurent Stfest
Gordon Street
Gillntt
Monney
State Fact Agency
Aixth Avenue
Det
Noti
Detaurt
Social Whirl in Topeka With Guests From Nearby Towns
Miss Susa Jewett hosted a social evening in honor of Mr. Wheelock and Mr. Smith of Beatrice at Topeka with a musical program including violin, singing, and recitations. Tea was served for Nellie Baker and Olive Gundry among others, with further visits noted to Kansas City and Warrensburg as Topeka residents entertained and traveled for summer plans.
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Susa Jewett
Wheelock
Mr. Smith
Beatrice
Ned
Winifred Wagner
Libble Hazlitt
Vera Low
Jessie Marsh
Mints Lauis Bowen
Lucile Mulvant
Henry Meerman
Ottawa
Will Wadsworth
Walter Smith
Dean Low
Hal Hazlitt
Joe Morgan
H. 15
Morgan
Franti
Davia
David Lakin
Everett Dallas
Charles Legerstrom
Smith
Heathes, Neb
Charlie Kielnhans
Beerman
Miss Hazlitt
Chicago
Nettie Ware
FL Ware
Nellie Baker
New York
Olive Gundry
Bernice Fuller
Colombs
Morrow
Laie Atchison
Leavenworth
Ethel Merwin
Kansas City
Nelle Baker
Lottie Atchison
Lulu Ewart
Huberta Akers
Ida Tinker
Eile Hagen
Anlabelle
Troutfruty Mists AG
W. C. Perry Resigns As U S District Attorney
United States District Attorney W C Perry forwarded his resignation to Washington. Friends say he intended to leave Topeka before moving to Port Scott and may not return to Topeka officially. Marshal Nesley cites smoother transition for a successor and bond renewal if he stayed. Jewelery shop at 532 Kansas Avenue reports a heist of high grade items.
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Bia
United States Distet
W. C Perry
Washington
Aia Friends Uy
Mdeny
Topeka
Port Scottand
United States
Nesley
Chorce
Perse
Early Tusers Pills Advertised for Constipation
They claim De Witts use Ye Early Tusers, Pend the pills for constipation billousness and all stomach and liver troubles. The note is signed G. W. Stansfield at 2 Kansas avenue.
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G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Kunsaa Avenue
de Witt
G. W. Stansiielg
Kanses Avenue
Cinderella Spectacle at Garfield Park Planned with New Costumes
From New York comes news of costumes for the Garfield Park Fairy Spectacle Cinderella Mrs C 8 Luton will head stage decoration and Mrs E B Meredith will supervise an elaborate scenery piece for the opera. Leading parts feature gowns from New York Chicago and Kansas City while 200 children wear costumes made in Topeka. Rehearsals are daily at Hamilton hall and seat reservations are expected to open soon ahead of next week’s extravaganza opening Tuesday evening.
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Garfield Park
Luton
E. B. Meredith
Utlio
China Eile
Iethel Nichols
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Topeka
Faramory
Meredith
Kutrens
Hamilton Hall
Hamlim Hall
Monguy
Deserved Compliment For Dr Peak On Departure
The Hot Springs Daily News notes Dr. F. A. Peak and wife depart for Popeke Kansas due to health concerns. The board and church commend his decade of service, medical skill, and fiscal support, praising his integrity and wishing guidance for his new address at 71st Kansas Avenue over Crosby Brothers in Topeka.
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FR. Peak
Popeke
Kansas
Peak
Ife
Hot Springs
Ark
F. A. Peak
Bro. Peak
Joan W. Housley
Armored ship armor plate debate and rail work report
Senate considered most of the deficiency appropriation bill and debated armor plate costs for three battleships, proposing $1 410 735 total and a $425 per ton cap. amendments to cut to $2 AUT AIM and $500 per ton were discussed. Meanwhile, railroad work at Douglass and Gordon continued with about 20 workers raising tracks and bridges.
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Senate
Butter
NS. C2
Douglass
Gordon
Little Walnut
Among Railroad Men Embrace New Discipline System
The Santa Fe announces a new discipline by record system effective August 1 1897 for all operating department employees from Chicago to Denver. Each worker starts with a clean record. reprimands suspensions and dismissals are recorded. credits may be given for merit.
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Chicago
Purcell
el Paso
Albunquerque
Denver
Santa Fe
Division Tempale
Freight Cars Wanted as Wheat Move Expands Rail Demand
The vast Kansas and Oklahoma wheat crop is moving, driving a surge for freight cars. Railroads from Rock Island to Santa Fe estimate thousands of cars needed as repairs and new telegraph offices accelerate, with Emporia set to become a division point if a long stalled extension proceeds.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Rock Island Management
Santa Fe
Kansas board to test power to fix railroad rates
The Kansas road commission plans a test case to determine if it has authority to fix railroad rates. Commissioner Campbell says a formal complaint of undue charges will be filed, and the board will set a reasonable rate, allowing railroads to appeal. If necessary, the matter may be taken to higher authority for interpretation.
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Kansas Board
William Campbell
Campbell
Tam
Tanner
Bush 185 Riled by Agriculture Move on Kansas College
Secretary of State W. E. Bush denounces the Agriculture Department for ordering M. A. Carleton, head of the find experiments at the state agricultural college, to discontinue operations and return to Washington. Bush calls it political manipulation aimed at crippling the college for Republican gain.
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Secretary of State
W. E. Bush
Department of Agriculture
M. A. Carleton
State Agricultural College
Washington
Carleton
Mr. Bush
Kansas
National Department
Wheat Market Reports and Price Movements in Western Markets
Wheat opened firm with a marked advance as September began near Gilge to Gilke and sold up to cull price. Reports cite small new wheat receipts, Western weather seen favorable for crops, and strong undertone in corn and wheat with brisk activity at Liverpool and at Wilke markets. Oats dull but follow corn, hogs and cattle show varied prices. official receipts and shipments noted for Friday and yesterday.
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McAgo
Sirctle
Chunss
Cudahy
Oberud
Market Gossip and Grain Prices Across Markets
Market gossip reports steady wheat with July delivery and firm corn. Oats and rye show dull to steady activity. eggs weak. London and Liverpool markets index higher on wheat while Chicago and Kansas City receipts rise. Meat quotes steady. pork futures cited with autumn contracts.
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Reis
W. A. Milchnet Commission
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