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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1895

Page

8

North Topeka notices and social events listed

William Green will attend a Knights Templar conclave in Boston this August. Mrs Chariea Curtis returns from entay. Bertha Moorthiand visits Augusta Kansas. Women’s Relief Corps picnic at Garfield park. Various locals travel across the state for visits and business. Local businesses advertise services and goods. Russia wedding noted. Russian settlers face changes as retreating members plan return home. Star Lodge anniversary marked with address by officials and a banquet.

William Green Knights Templer Boston Chariea Curtis van Buren Street Manitou Misa Bertha Moorthiand Quincy Breet Augusta Kansan Mra N. A. Cramer Union Pacific Hovel Valley Falls Women's Relief Corps No. 5 Garfeild Park Hilue Post Hey Mra J. & Glendenning Glendenning Giest Friends Prats Dodge City Mr. Glendenning J. & Hanley Shenandoah Nore VY Natling Monroe Street Hanley E F Liver Bend Lodge & Colvin Norris Street Tus Capital Livary Pratt Bros North Topeka Lukens Bros Stutz & Walker A. J. Arnold & Son North Kansas Munyon J. H. Lisher N. Kan Magnet A. J. Proudfit N. Kan. Ave West Laurent Street Ladies of the Baptist Church Kansas Avenue Union Pacific Santa Fe Junction North Topske America Maple Hill Barrett Block Workman Keness W. M. Wallace Kingman L. ML. Penneaill South Side

Deaths and burials in local roll call

The death roll notes David Coke aged 38 who died at Tecom eeh and was buried there today. A one year old son of Robert Barton suffered a neck injury after a tree fall leading to lockjaw. Another man died this morning at his home at Twelfth and Washington. Mr Lene Smith died recently at Houston and was buried in Topeka cemetery. Gracie daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Powell died last evening with funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Third Christian church Parkdale Rev Mallory officiating.

Robert Barton Hoe Twelfth Washington Lene Smith Houston Tex Topeka Gracie E .B. Powell Third Christian Church Parkdale Mallory

Gold a Commodity and the Kansas Bankers Debate

A Kansas City office discussion covers gold versus silver as money, citing a firm memorandum on volatile gold prices and a silver preference from a Japanese supplier. State banks’ condition report due July 11 is noted, along with bids for an Atchison soldiers’ orphans home project and new business charters in Kansas.

Breidenthal Chicago Harr-Harvey Butler Paper Company State of Kansas Butler Kansas State Board of Public Works Atchison Topeka Morrill Uere Kiowa Wright Hays William Henderson J. J. Dillon Harris GALK Harrison Calkaska Ed M. Smith State Auditor's Office First Presbyterian Church Kansas City

Mortgage Raised for Mire Kate Chase Sprague's Edgewood

Friends of Mire Kate Chase Sprague raised about 50000 to lift the mortgage on Edgewood the country seat of her late father Salton P Chase chief justice of the United States Supreme Court Ex Secretary William C Whitney led a 10000 contribution while others from New York Washington Cleveland Cincinnati and Providence joined in Senator Bryce John Wanamaker and S Sorg gave 9000 each

Kate Chase Sprague New Yoas Hrice John Wansmaker Sorg Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Providence Whitney

Contradicts Depew Irish Home Rule stance dispute

Walter Phelps Dodge rejects Chauncey M. Depew’s claim that Americans favor Ireland’s home rule. Dodge says many Americans oppose separation and notes supporting the Unionist in Norwich and others opposing home rule. Also mentions Peerlews Steam Laundry advertising laundry service for ladies’ waists.

Walter Phelps Dodge Sosoon The Times Chauncey M. Depew New York Ireland Dodge Norwich Peerlews Steam Laundry West Eighth Street

Amusing Quandary as Judges Revisit Own Ruling

Ex Supreme Court judges now preside in inferior court over the Ritchie land dispute at Missouri Pacific yards in South Topeka. Former Chief Justice Horton for the railroad and Justice Valentine for the Ritchies clash as motions are taken under advisement. Royal baking powder pitch ends the piece with a homely ad note.

Supreme Court Istean Pacific Railroad A. H. Horton Railroad D. M. Valentins Ritchies Valentine Horton Asme Shiras Ritchie Hazen

Readings of a Rural Whitfield Revival and Gentle Humor

A Dalton Whitfield county revival scene shows a preacher amid eleven congregants praying after an accidental call for Brother Smith. The excerpt blends light rural humor with snippets from poetry and letters, including romantic scenes on a moonlit sea and a missionary wife’s share from Jopely Island.

Army encampment planned for Topeka in September

Topeka seeks a large encampment site for the reg ulars national guard and Fort Riley troops for a week in September with drills parades and fireworks. A court house meeting by the Committee of Forty three led by Major General Hughes urges War Department support to relocate the encampment here.

Topeka National Guard Regular Army National Guards Fuller Court House Carde Anderson J. W. F Hughes Titan J. Lea Knight Hughes War Department Guraroor Morrill Kansas National Guards Leavenworth Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth Kansas Nauional Guard United States Cavalry

Shively's Closed Dry Goods Store in Charge of Anderson

The dry goods store run by J L Shively at 118 East Sixth Street is closed today. W M Anderson, representing Mrs Shively, holds a £5000 mortgage on the stock. Secured creditors include Swofford Brothers Dry Goods Co of Kansas City for $5000 and Toule Wheeler Motter of St Joseph for $1500. Anderson expects arrangements for continuation without court action.

We Anderson J. L. Shively Eest Sixth Street W. M. Anderson Shively Kansas City Tuoule, Wheeler & Motter St Joseph Anderson

Lewelling's New Trade Ventures in Mexico

Ex-Governor Lewelling opens a trade with a Mexico City merchant and ships goods there. A 10 cent per pound duty on butter, imposed as retaliation for Mexican orange duties, hampers shipments and forces some Mexican buyers to drop US orders. He plans to expand the venture if profitable, despite the tariff obstacle.

Exica Lewelling Mexico United States

Too Much Rain Threatens Colorado Hay Crops

Denver Colorado reports unprecedented rainfall harming hay and alfalfa harvests. Only about half of the first crop saved. second crop at risk. Sunshine scarce, delaying curing of grass. Denver’s rainfall surpasses past yearly totals, while Atlantic coast movement rumors swirl about Ezeta. The Stars Journal notes readers reach through Want and Miscellaneous columns.

Denver Coro Caloado the Stars Journal

Munyon's Rheumatism Cure Praised by Vendors and Press

Quotes from Times and others claim Munyon's Rheumatism Cure offers rapid, sometimes immediate relief. Advertises "little sugar pills" with guaranteed cures for rheumatism and related pains. Describes nationwide testimonials and a Philadelphia company selling remedies at five cents per pill with free preliminary diagnosis.

Times Munyon Baltimore American New York Press Washington Post Munyon's Homeopathic Home Remedy Company Philadelphia Blungen Arch Street

Beer at Kansas picnic draws crowded beer saloon at Bismarck Grove

An excursion train from Kansas City brought beer for a Sunday picnic at Bismarck Grove near Lawrence. The former fair association ticket office housed a beer bar with three bartenders serving rapidly as crowds pressed in. Beer ran out by 6 pm, leaving many thirsty attendees. Admission was 25 cents at the gate, with five-ticket blocks sold for a quarter each redeemable for a glass of beer at the on site saloon.

Bisrok Grove Lawresct Kay Kansas Bismarck Grove Kansas City Lawrence The Fair Association Enil

EXPECT A SHORT SESSION IN CONGRESS

In Washington public men expect a brief next session, with both parties eager to begin campaigning early. Many believe Reed will be elected speaker and has nearly completed the House appointments, to be announced after the two houses convene December 2.

Congress Wasasineros Washington Reed House

Brief System of Shorthand by Gen E Dougherty Out Now

Local note announces the release of the new Brief System of Shorthand by Gen E Dougherty with Tra D Maybal speaking tonight on Bimetalliem. It mentions Topeka youth as a former connection and notes Rapid City resident Wm Heacht died this morning while walking Main Street. The report also cites a commuted death sentence for Thomas J. Taylor in Washington for the murder of his wife, attributed to alleged infidelity.

Gen E. Dougherty Tra D. Maybal Bimetalliem Topeka Young Man Pioneer Preichter Deapwoor Wm Heacht Northwest Main Street Rapid City Drr Heact West Cleveland Wasainoton Thomas J. Taylor Taylor

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