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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
9
An auction advertisement states items and furniture will be sold at 8 o’clock at the old site on North Kansas Avenue upstairs. It lists W. H. Rutter as the contact and includes directions and house details.
The notice describes W C Steele Co outlining a plan to adjust stock terms for frost bran and Mamunget wimte. It mentions a meeting and potential sales strategy with a focus on the Nort Kansas Avenue area and upcoming Sunday event.
The Kimball Printing Co will operate at and conduct business on North Ramparts Avenue. They report updated facilities and stock, with water services and related equipment relocated from the prior site. The company plans to reopen shortly with a rebranded focus and expanded offerings.
A fragmented notice reports a business on East Secund Street, Graves & Sons, facing damage and disruption from theft and poor health conditions. The accessible text references their operation and location, with garbled phrases indicating concerns about safety, customers, and ongoing work at the site.
Local bread maker Geo Mayer of Serth Tonk reportedly left the town traveling toward North Tope. The unsettled journey appears to involve a detour toward Skutch and broader routes, with uncertain timing and destination.
Fragmentary OCR describes Lukens Bros at North Kanes Avenue conducting business at an art stand with variables like buggies on stairs and prices listed for items. The text is incomplete and lacks clear outcomes or dates.
To Gardeners and Farmers: Write to manufacture with Kaw bottom farmers for 40 acres of cucumbers. This will be an exceptionally good year to rate them. We will pay tobacco or bed? buyers and shake carriers and take entract. To the trade: We see doing business at the old stand and ready to fill all orders.
Dr L A Ryder is described as being at Frank Longs Oxford Hotel according to the readable text. The entry notes a location tied to the doctor within a historic hotel setting. The brief item lists the person and place without additional context or actions.
Arnold and company report renting a room at North Kansas Avenue and preparing it for sale of drugs and patent medicines. They claim a large stock is being fitted up and is in good condition for distribution or sale.
Local merchants James and Campbell announce relocation from North Kansas Avenue to 614 North Koh- Isuz Avenue and plan a grand re opening in four days with a forthcoming statement.
Dibble Grocery Co announces a new store opening at 17 Bday sth St East Sixteenth Street. The ad promises low prices and good values and invites customers to call or leave their address. order clerks will contact shoppers to explain offerings.
The message from Moans and Myers on North Kansas Avenue states the business has returned to full operation with a fresh and cured meat supply. They will continue serving customers on the south side through William Green & Sons and invite customers to settle accounts at their location.
Kent's Kash Koal Koncern 18 operates at Wii North Kansas Avenue as a dealer in hay corn feed and related items. The fragmented note lists the business activity and location with incomplete details on products. Names and exact terms are partially obscured in the OCR text.
A fragmentary notice states 7 North Kaneas Avenue offers hardware and notions. It indicates a saved portion of quar stock and plans to resume business in a few days. Local listing preserves the hopeful note of reopening.
A damaged ad from J K Withers Grocery announces new low prices at its store located at 58 North Kansas Avenue. The notice emphasizes weekly bargains and the store’s availability on Mondays, inviting shoppers to compare costs and visit for cheap groceries.
Fragmentary note refers to a manufacturing and selling venture on St North Kansas Avenue. Mentions cee 4x and old mace, unclear context, possible product or equipment. Readability is low. entity data limited to location and vague product terms.
Local hardware dealer J H Fought relocates operations to the south side at 31M Kansas Avenue. Company notes updated storefronts and ongoing sale of remaining stock as part of the transition.
J. Nystrom notes the Red Front Sky Store room already shows an appearance, claims to have been here for one year and plans to stay on the North Side.
Pratt Bros. advertised a sale offering wagons, buggies, sleighs, hardware, nails and implements. The notice emphasizes available goods and the desire to complete purchases promptly.
Shoe House, at 4 North Kansas Avenue, announces it will close its stock room and open at a new site on the near side of 200 meters as soon as possible. Watch for future notice.
Chicago Clothing Co offers a sale of damaged stock at low prices on North Kansas Avenue. The notice advertises a large variety of goods offered at reduced rates with easy terms for quick disposal.
F Adams states that a White Russian and Silk poup along with pickled and bottled goods were saved from a wreck and their stock was used to feed station refugees.
An old hardware advertisement for H. I. Cline and Son lists shotguns sewing machines and stoves. The note mentions a building project and states address at 7 North Kansas Avenue in a first class condition claim.
R B McMaster and Son advertise shoes and rubber boots with a price list of ten to sixty-five pens at the old stand located at 3 North Kansas Avenue. The brief notice promotes their goods and location.
Fragmented ad copy from The New Era Department Store outlines a sale on water damaged goods and a large stock of clothing and shoes. It mentions trucking and early opening, with references to hosiery, underwear, and telephones.
John Swartz confirms his 8th North location was badly wrecked by a fire. He intends to open a new confectionery and cigar shop on the south side, offering tobacco products and related items. The plan signals a quick restart and relocation to resume business.
A concise notice declares ongoing business activity at the Crane and Kansas Avenue area, asserting the enterprise remains robust and operating at full scale despite prior thefts or loot.
Henry's Hardware announces relocation to 17 North Kansas Ave after saving timer tools and road for business expansion. The notice describes a shift to a new storefront along with continued availability of hardware supplies.
Local dentist Louis Wiss and Dr Bryan operate at 4 North Kansas Avenue Ontalia offering dental care with a listed address. The notice mentions a separate North Quincy groceries and meats shop with damaged goods, noting a sale and laundry and vent system concerns.
A garbled OCR item from H. S. Prues sner and Co shows a dealer listing with unclear terms. The readable fragment mentions a store location and a reference to a unit or item, but specifics are unreadable. The piece preserves names and partial place cues, suggesting a business notice or advertisement.
A miscrambled note reports Booh er HawKins wallpaper opening on North Kansas Avenue. It mentions a new process and stock patterns, with customers invited to inspect the updated selection.
Local notice notes a low price sale at Fred Buechner’s meat market located on North Hansas Avenue. The fragment mentions a discount or sale event but lacks complete details or dates.
Short, fragmentary notice reports alleged salvage goods cheating at a shop on North Kansas Avenue in the Jeweller y area. Details are sparse, with no clear names or dates available. The readable text suggests a local incident or complaint regarding unfair pricing or dishonest sales tactics. Local officials or store owners are not named in the fragments.
An old newspaper listing notes J P Berry offering groceries and notions on North Nansar Avenue. The short notice suggests the shop has cleaned up and is operating anew with updated stock and display.
We survived the flood and have splendid views of the flood at Helena. The item notes mood and the steady resilience as observers recount the event and its impact along North Kansas Avenue.
The Gabriel Lumber Company states a new stock of lumber is arriving and ready for business. The notice emphasizes continued operations and service.
A forthcoming announcement from The Western Woolen Mill is expected in the coming days. The notice signals a pending communication about operations or a local business matter.
Henry Steele reports a major fire at his business destroying insurance money and real estate valued at 62 North KS. Authorities investigate the blaze and assess losses against the insured property and holdings.
Warren's Restaurant continues to offer meals, lunch, and chill at the familiar North Kansas Avenue location. Details remain concise with no changes to the long standing serving hours.
A. M. Cross of North Kansas Avenue plans to reopen her jewelry shop with salvage stock offered at low prices in the coming days. The advertisement notes a temporary location and anticipated stock for sale.
Fragmentary notice states carriage works on the Sole bolting project at one Laurent. Items rented and awaiting parts suggest temporary delay and expected readiness for business shortly.
S. L. Courtney announces salvage and first class goods at low prices from My North Topeka store. The shop, located at Hensas alley on the south ride upstairs, is in bad shape and selling everything cheap to move stock.
Sturgis Hardware Co on North Kansas Ave plans to reopen next week after cleaning. About one third of stock saved. two thirds damaged goods will be closed out cheap at the same location.
Petro and Woodford plan a relocation to their present premises on North Kansas Avenue within a few days. Their patent medicine stock suffered damage in the move.
Readable text notes temporary headquarters located on US South Kansas Avenue. Mentions Waxuns and regular care with phone contact indicated by phrase Ph.ones. The fragment implies a local notice or advertisement style item.
The Citizens' State Bank opened temporary offices in the Central National Bank building occupying the front rooms on the second floor as a provisional measure.
The J. B. Billard Mill and Elevator report readiness after saving four large feet of flour and meal unharmed. A large stock of bran, chaff and feed is water damaged and will be given away to customers using.
The firm announces rental of the northeast corner at 24 and Kansas Avenue and will stock new goods soon. They promise affordable prices on auto vintage stock and a fresh selection.
The Thomas Lumber Co. reports groundwork on its north yard with foundations laid for lumber storage and ongoing filling of the surrounding wide yard area. The note describes yard expansion and prep work as part of site development.
Short sale notice for J Lapp DRT Goods and Notions at North Kansas Avenue offering a damaged goods sale. The advertisement claims undergarments and top-shelf items were saved from damage and will be sold at a reduced price in a brief window.
Shawnee State Bank launches operations in Stormont building, opening for business on West Sixth Street.
The notice states an open sale at the old stand on North Kariens Avenue. Items priced at eight dollars are mentioned, with the location and price specified. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Elmer Eldridge has relocated his restaurant to 83 North Harwa avenue upstairs in the back toonta area where he is already serving meat dishes.
Unclear OCR text indicates Proudfit Chop House will operate at 126 Kansas Avenue with efforts to serve customers promptly at the new site. Details on dates or leadership not readable.
Berry Bros groceries announces establishment on North Kansas Avenue with a complete line of new produce and vegetables. The short notice invites customers to visit and sample the fresh offerings.
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