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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
5
A reader from Denver writes of relief after using Mrs Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for menstrual and health complaints. She praises the remedy, credits improved energy and duties, and recommends others call for free advice from Mrs Pinkham at Egan, Massachusetts.
A garbled report outlines a college baseball game set for Saturday afternoon against Wa- Biegy, with McGerobell named star pitcher for the Samin Te. It mentions travel, new uniforms arriving, and a planned event around a musical Jubilee with tickets slated for June 2.
Officers found a recent smallpox patient and applied formaldehyde as part of a local response. The account describes a man named John, his confinement, and reactions of officers and family as the scene unfolded. A bystander comment notes the victim’s fear and the awkward handling of the situation.
A trial transcription notes the husband alleged his wife feared Elm and planned to leave, while the court weighed a Shomberg version of brutal acts. It records a payment of 150 by Shomberg and concern for four children left with Rusbaud and father. The evening session continued with testimony about an ear injury and a defendant jailed for keeping a joint open on Sunday with pleas of guilty and fines.
Report from Rock Island station describes a bizarre Shriners parade aboard a to Topeka bound train. Nobles of the Moolah Temple perform a camp stage ritual with torches and a mock arrest claiming Mrs Nation is confined in county jail. Train departs after the show amid a warning that the trip continues without delay.
Flooded tracks and washed-out bridges delay Santa Fe operations on the Kansas City to Santa Fe route. Official says the line is under water but bridges remain intact. Once waters recede, service should resume swiftly with planned transfers and via-direct trains restored to Winfield, Abline, and Chicago routes.
Topeka society notes describe June brides and a tea party at 25 Polk Street with invitations from Mrs Payne and other hostesses. Attendees include Mrs Walter Cust, Mrs Clinton Forbes, Miss Lillian Valentine, Miss Anna Payne, Mrs McFarland, and many others. The Worthy Good Government club met Wednesday. officer elections named Dillon president, Lee Black vice president, and Ashby secretary. A Yale student, Jack Dillon, was among out‑of‑town guests.
Topeka society pages list residents and visitors preparing trips to Lawrence, Kansas City, Vinita, and Ontario for summer visits. Names include Miss Suzange Gay, Mrs J W Breidenthal, Mrs Florence Kelly, Mr and Mrs Reed, and Anne Quigby. Various guests attend commencements and observances at Kemper Hall and the College of the States, with meetings of guilds and chapters noted.
Bailey Bart lett an original daughter of terevold Hen is dead from pneumonia at Orange age 9 years old widow of Bailey Bartlett Jr of Massachusetts son of Bailey Harnett member of the first Continental Congress and friend of Washington father Moses Long served in the revolution. The man at the surrender of Burgoyne rushed through the winter Forge fought at Monmouth and became one of Washington's guards. Chicago and Return Santa Fe Tickets on sale June 16 37 3 22 good returning as late as Sept 1. See agent Santa Fe for particulars. Kansas City and Return 1 25 Excursion Sunday June 3 03 Special train leaves Santa Fe depot city ticket 01800 Union Pacific BRB Kansas Ave
John W Breifenthal arrives from Kanene City Kan to pursue approval with the secretary of state for Walter Vrooman s cooperative expansion into Kanems. Separate charters are sought for Western Co operative Association in Prenton Missouri Central Co operative Association in Kansas City and West Virginia tied ventures. Capital and director details include Walter Vrooman and others, with listed sums around 56000 and 10800.
North to Pek a roundup of names and moves in Rochester society. Local residents Miss Libble Holt Mrs. Jett and Roe Mc Farland visit Hoyt Belvue and Meriden. several families relocate on Van Buren and Jackson streets. Mr. and Mrs. Davin attend a funeral. church and lodge events include Ben Hur, Odd Fellows, and temple talks. a water tower delivery affects cemetery work. a two store dissolution sale and various errands fill the week.
Fragmentary OCR notes show an expert discussion of bowel complaints and dietary suggestions, mentioning stomach and digestive health. Names, dates, and precise claims are unclear, but the context points to medical advice themes from a historical publication.
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