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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
8
A garbled Topeka page mixes names, events, and notices. It mentions Stahl grove gatherings, a graduation, local officials, legal matters, and community happenings with numerous broken phrases and uncertain details.
Those brave business men on the North Side are reopening after a pause. They urge local shoppers to help by buying remaining bargains and goods they have left.
A brief notice announces that a portion of stock will be restored and business will resume on North Kansas Avenue at the North Fair hardware and notions shop. The message uses a faded OCR style and confirms reopening intentions.
Lukens Bros on North Kansas Avenue announce business at the old stand will resume in a few days with a cleaner lot of goods. Numerous dugouts are stated as damaged but the majority appear intact. Prices of everything are expected to be attractive in this sale.
J R Spetter of 5 North Kansas Avenue announces plans to manufacture and sell cigars at the same site promptly. The notice names the address and intent to resume production and distribution locally.
Moans and Myers on North Kansas Avenue announce full supply of fresh and cured meat after relocating. They are handling outstanding accounts through William Green & Son, with cashier available at their storefront for payments.
J H Foucht of 5 North Kansas Avenue advertises hardware at ices than half cost, listing Nalin and keg pricing at 100 per keg.
Wm. Costley Department Store will open in the Crawford opera house building about Friday with water damaged stock. Everything is being dried out on the fair grounds before sale.
A terse notice from Chicago Clothing Co announces immediate selling of stock on North Kansas Avenue. The brief item notes high dry conditions and stock giveaways, mentioning dumexed ptock aimnat as part of the sale.
The Topeka Vinegar Works owned by Oft Kuehne seeks a temporary location near the Rock Island line to handle trade while their factory undergoes repairs. The proprietors state they will continue operations and manage shipments from the interim site.
C F Adams reports salvaged goods including White Russian and Silk soap frame pickles and bottled goods from a wreck. Inventory notes stock saved for the station at 5 Kansas Ave.
Louis Wiss, at 1st North Quincy, will open Thursday offering groceries meats and feed. Damaged goods to be sold at about half price with soap in boxes and other items. Corn, cattle feed, and hog supplies advertised for sale.
Freeman Sunline reports Mr Sardou hurt in a Topeka episode with Hicks during a Oakland stop. He denies rheumatism and says he felt fine after finishing work, insisting the press misrepresented his condition. The interview notes confusion over his plans and mentions a Tremont name and a river current tale.
Arnold and Co announce renting the room on SK North Kansas Avenue and preparing it with drugs patent medicines and related items. A large stock has been saved in room storage.
R B McMaster and Son advertise shoes and rubber boots and scents on the dollar at 35 North Kansas Avenue with sales on bods at the olf at and.
New Era Department Store on Kansas Avenue lures bargain seekers with cheap water damaged goods. Crowds line up as shoppers probe for discounts amid the sale.
John Swartz states his 2 North Kunaus address shop was wrecked by fire and he plans to open a new confectionery and tobacco shop for youths, outlining future efforts to restart business.
Local hardware firm H. fl. Cline & Son advertises guns, stoves, and sewing machines at their North Kansas Avenue store. The message emphasizes merchandise and the shop’s familiar, nearby presence in the community.
J P Berry at 5 North Kansas Avenue runs a groceries and notions shop. The minimal text hints at a cleaned up business and mentions a 10 percent duration in a cutline style phrase. The fragmentary note reflects a local merchant notice in period branding.
J Nystrom states commitment to Red Front Sheepicre and remaining on the North Side after years of residence.
Much furniture badly wrecked at ble discount with carpets curtains and oil cloths in fair condition. Location noted as 8 Kansas Ave and the report highlights extensive damage and sale of remaining items.
A brief notice notes ongoing business activity at the intersection of Crane Street and Kansas Avenue prior to a flood event, indicating continued commercial operations and local commerce.
The Gabriel Lumber Company announces four new shipments of lumber and plans to begin operations as soon as possible, signaling expansion in its business activities.
GEO J GRAVES and SONS will operate from the Salis building on 24th east of Kansas Avenue. The business is rented temporarily and will be ready for operation in a short time.
A fragment notes EMNMONS PHOTO CAR at 9 North Kansas Avenue with survived flood scenery and views of food at its height. The brief mentions splendid views and a postal style street scene amid the disaster dated or located in a city flood event.
Pratt Bros advertise affordable sods with wagons buggies and tools. customers urged to bring money and take as much sod as desired plus hardware and farm implements available.
S L Courtney Millinery reports a troubled North Topeka storefront with salvage efforts underway after damage. The note mentions a concern for repairs and the need to secure remaining stock amid ongoing fret about the store’s condition.
Sheetz at North Kansas Avenue has rented the storefront room and will stock new goods. They report salvage stock will be sold cheap after the move and temporary setup on Panc y and Staple Groceries.
Thomas Lumber Co advances work on the north side yard laying foundations for lumber while fire orders are issued from the south side yards.
A new shop at 2 North Kansas Avenue opens in the near future selling damaged goods. Owner Mr Lapp reports salvaging stock from a German firm and promises top shelf items at lower prices.
The Shawnee State Bank opens for business in the Stormont building on West Sixth Street, announcing location and new banking service in the downtown area.
Fred Beuchner announces open sale of freed meats at the old stand located at 06 North Kansas avenue, inviting customers to patronize the site and purchase available products.
Elmer Eldridge reports Haas moved his restaurant to 3 North Kansas Avenue upstairs in the beck roome where he is already serving meals.
Finvt saves our timer's dole and ready for new business at Bi North Kansas Ave. Henry's Hardware Store is mentioned as a local business hub.
Chief Wilmarth inspected Tate avenue and condemned several structures due to dangerous conditions. The McCormick building was found hazardous with a swerved northeast cover and authorities ordered all to stay out. Other addresses on North Kansas and nearby streets had walls condemned while interiors were deemed safer in part.
Warren's Restaurant at 2 North Kansas Avenue continues to serve meats and lunch with a new chill in a familiar location. Local diners return to the same old place for hearty fare and casual dining.
Fragmentary notice from Edmonds on North Kansas Avenue advertising jewelry and cheap Salvage Goods. Mentions Witt installing Hew Nxteres and a new goody at the same old place.
Still on earth the Western Woolen Mill makes a brief notice with a message that Wil have announcement in and few Gaya.
Henry Steele asserts his insurance business remained intact after a severe fire incident. He stresses his finances and claims Insuramer funding helped stabilize his operations on North Kansas Avenue. The statement emphasizes resilience and ongoing business activity despite the blaze.
Sturgis Hardware Co located at 344 North Kansas Avenue reports a bargain sale next week. About one third of stock saved. remaining two thirds to be closed out at reduced prices amid damaged moods and cleanup efforts.
Petro and Woodford on North Kansas Avenue are cleaning up after a fire damaged their premises and stock. They expect to be ready for business in four days in their present location.
The Citizens' State Bank of North Topeka has opened temporary offices in the Central National Bank building. The notice states front rooms on the second floor are now in use for banking operations while permanent facilities are arranged.
The J. B. Billard Mill and Elevator announce readiness for operation. They report saving a substantial amount of flour and meat undamaged, plus a large stock of brew chops and feed. Water damage noted. hog feed available at no cost to walkers.
The entity reports Proudfit Chop House at Kansas Avenue is cleaning up and will resume short orders at the old location as soon as possible around noon.
Berry Bros groceries at 5 N. Kansas Ave report renting the store room at 38 West Sixth Street and plan a complete opening at the new groceries. They will sell salvage goods cheap.
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