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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1902

Page

11

Topeka City Council Waterworks Fight Hits Ward Races

The topeka waterworks dispute dominates the upcoming council nominations. In the First Ward Skinner Miller clash, Fourth Ward contenders Weber Kirkpatrick face off, and in the Second Ward Hawes Elliott split on ownership. Fifth Ward includes Howe Roundtree Hewitt with Howe leading among the black voters and west precincts. Sixth Ward Tibner Lae urge city ownership as well.

George H. Elliott Samuel T. Howe Taulolpa John Mewitt Neer Skinner Miller Fiat OD. Skinmer S.C. Miller Council Water Company S.C Miller Poundil Republican Party Fee Trust Orces Itn Topeka First Ward Pebreawatative Newry Company Fa Hawes Geo. H. Elliott Hawes Becausy Eilloat Etderin Bitlontet Bitlott The Santa Fe Elliott Ed Hawes Temperance Ernie Gaby M. Carpalen Hashes Oma Stattinger gShances Ube Pete Dromise Ray Genpronion Weber Kirkpatrick W. P. Weber W. B. Cerick Bir Pam W. B Kirkpatrick Hughes Jo v. F. Garver Knights and Ladle of Security Order A. P. Roundtree John J. Hewitt Roundtree Beentine Iannie Hewitt Howe James &. Warner Toundrres SE Ridley Chas Smith George ‘Timber Jay © Lee Sheth Ieth Tinchet Tay D. Lae Tincher

Social Whist Night and Local Announcements

Mr and Mrs C A Wolf hosted the Colonial Whist and Sixty Three clubs on Monroe Street with Progressive Sixty Three winning. Prizes went to Lulu Fordyce and Mrs James B Doneyson, plus a card case for Mr W D Goodwin. Engagement announced for Anna Ozelle McAfee to Harry J Nichols. A Carriborland Presbyterian surprise party honored Rev Hal P Smith and wife, with many attendees listed. Other social items include high school W S W boys party on Van Buren Street won by Miss Sarah McClellan and Mr John Fleishman, a Mabel Tower surprise party for sister Caroline, a birthday party for Sam Kearney, and notes on plans for a box party at the Convention circus.

C. A. Wolf Colonial Whist Club Sixtythree Club Monroe Street Progressive Sixty-Three Lulu Fordyce James B. Doneyson WD. Goodwin James E. Doneyson Oxcar D. Wolf W. W. Carr Ralph Clauser Maurice Schlegel Edith Metcalf Myrtle Fordyce Luiu Fordyce Blanche West Lagrace Whitmer Berenice Baldock Daisy Hayes Lottie Deviter Graham Carey Hart Frank Brush Mitchell Oran Kelly Bert Kelly A. Munten W. D. Goodwin Fred Brown Chautauqua Carriborland Presbyterian Chisren Hal P. Smith PW. Arnett C. C. Funnett Ed Gordon T A Fidings WG. Harrieton J.C. Lee EW. Dunban Fish J. Witkinson J S Dosiittle Dugan Mien Alta Fields Fults Ridings Gilbert Fenton Harry Rigby van Buren Street Sarah McCllland John Fleishman M. ¥. Rigby Eda Smyth Mic Mabel Tower Caroline Jutla Whitmer Pearl Weber Daly Warner Venice Whitney Tom Whitmer Frank Robinson Sr. Dannggart Walter Lawrence Kar Lyddane Will Shehan Kearney Sam Kearney Carda Sis Grace Hammond Batra Wingert Nellie Hammond Walter Haynes Mine Delia Albright Bike Sara Lewis Sis Daisy Wilcox Grace” Hammond Mise Eura Wingert Mins Nelle Hammond Amy Kearney Carrie Doo- Unitt Geo. Real Pred Austin Myr Geo. Wilson

Scott's Emulsion Cited as Cure for Scrofula

An advertisement asserts scrofula is a form of consumption in the glands under the skin and claims Scott's Emulsion cures it. The copy says the product heals sores and strengthens weak, emaciated children, with an urging to send for Fos Semple at Scott & Bowne based on Pearl Street.

Scott Fos Semple Scott & Bowne Pearl St

Meeting of the Ruskin Art Club and social notices

The Ruskin Art Club meeting set for Monday, March 3 will feature Mrs. J. F. Daniels explaining for Mrs. Linus Blakesley. A Thursday afternoon and evening gathering drew about 73 guests with refreshments during receiving hours. Other socials include an upcoming supper at Mrs. Perkee’s and dinner at Mrs. Carl Welding’s, Nordica concert plans, and various local visits and travels among Topeka residents and guests from Emporia Lawrence and Kansas City.

Woodlawn C. Siege Ruskin Art Club J. F. Daniels Linus Blakesley Perkee Carl Welding A. W. Tanner Emporia Nordica Carrie Goddard Cora Smeddick Chicago Roy Kilse Lawrence Topeka Quincy Street Olive Leonard Leavensworth Wapond RT. Updegrass Maple Hill Tubbard Kansas City T.G. Kennedy Emma Stevens W. R. Barrett

North Topeka News Notes and Local Moves

North Topeka items reflect a general roll of residents and events. Names include M A Mitchell at 919 Van Buren, J Lapp, Mrs Stella Courtney in Leavenworth, Mr Pope selling a home at 1125 Alonzoe, and families like Walker at 115 Kansas. Church notices cover ME and Congregational services, a Florence Crittenden appeal, and community talks by Rev Stavely.

Wis J. Lapp M. A. Mitchell van Buren Street Pope Hne Alonfoe Street Arthur Small Delavan Bark Keen County Stella Courtney Militnery Leavenworth Walker Kilmer Kansas Avenue Hiverside Hospital George Miller Quincy Street Indiana Percy Heed Monroe Street Salida Colo J. A. Stavély Kansas Avenue ME Koch=exter C. P. Davis Lyman School Church of the Goodiver Ham Gilbert Maple Quincy and Laurent Streets H. E. Gonder Remington Typewriter Oklahoma Indian Territory Topeka Avenue John Frey Wm. Frey Coffey County Miar Kino H.C. Pridrty Menoken Towneki Aichieua Valley Squire & TL Antrim Santa Fe California Mostana Utah T. AL James Joodbue Mine Atledius Emporia Nordica Rhodes L. A. Hyder Tlatm J. A. Stavely Mrn Lord Florence Crittenden Congregational Church T. J. Pearson Tmorrow HP. Kiemp Germain St South Gurney Street North Topeka North River Bank Low Airdane North Topeka Baptist Church Laurent and Harrison Streets B Hutchinson D.D Ber Atia Temperanow Jon William E. Jones Crt Tse North Spataenae Inter Colona C.K. Mallidayes Failiday bin Willian Mr Jones

Island City News Notes and Elections Additions

The text covers a social gathering at Union Pacific hotel with refreshments and a high score of 82 by B. Kistler and Mika Nina Hiton. It mentions replacements in a club and a next meeting at Mrs. B. Kistler’s home. It then details Addition A to Garden Place, a land plat auction, 70 lots, road connections, annexation plans, and requested improvements at rail crossings. A historical note on Union Pacific crossing location and a bridge to be completed is included, plus local chatter about Topeka routes and a concert listing with Remy Den Haerynch and musicians, with tickets available at W. F. Roehrjaui Co.

Mark Putnam Union Pacific B. Kistler Mika Nina Hiton Mine McMaster Miss Kimball Jeanette Wolcott B.D. Small Edith Putnam G. C. Bowman Mr. Putnam Harry Guthrie van Buren Etyeet Garden Place Sardou Avenue Gordon Street Hie PY Oakbad First Ward Santa Fe Fort Leavenworth-Fort Tiley Kansas River Oakland Topeka North Topeka

Suit Seeks Damages From El Paso Railway

Albert C. Schaet ter filed a $23 000 damages suit in district court against the El Paso and Northeastern railway alleging a wreck near Otero county New Mexico on January 6 injured him when a handcar struck a sand bank and he was thrown and injured while repairing the track. He was treated at Alamogordo hospital before returning to work and seeks $25 008 in damages.

el Paso Albert C. Schaetter Han el Paso & Northeastern Railway Plaintff Ae Ata Conida Otero County New Mexico Hiv Mile Post Cur Lenz Alamogordo Accubis

Rocksland Agents Move Up and Transfers at Rock Island

HB May, general agent of the pansenkyr department at Rock Island Philadelphia, moves to Denver to take the general agent post there. T. J. Miller, traveling passenger agent east of Chicago, will replace Ray in Philadelphia. William Crawford, city passenger agent at New York, becomes Miller’s traveling replacement at Chicago. Frank B. Gilmer, carner passenger agent on the Mississippi river lines, transfers to Wisconsin and northern Michigan territory.

HB May Pansenkyr Rock Island Philadelphia Denver T. J. Miller Chicago Ray Willam ¥. Crawford Newe York Mr. Miller Lathigh Valley Railroad New York Frank B. Gilmer Carener Minswurt River Wisconsin Smieligan Territory

Weekly Bank Statement for New York Summary

Weekly bank statement shows loans 935101.20 and various figures including a 2 490 725 decrease. Mentions California grant hook island and daily ticket sales for March. Note contains garbled phrases about prehistoric man and women’s interest.

New York

Homeseekers Excursions via the Banta Fe

March 4 and 18 bus trips to Arkansas Arizona New Mexico Old Indian Territory offer one fare plus for the road. Tickets valid on return date with single form. See depot agent for details. Also an advertisement for DeVoe Liquor Cure Co offering confidential help for liquor issues.

Arkansas Arizona New Mexico Old Indias Trostal Stan Privie Gepot Fos Pare Joulurs Yu Artentias DeVoe Tenet State Journal Alechioh

Smash the Club Event Sparks Public Safety Debate

A fragmented report describes a club incident with references to rescue efforts and concerns for public safety. It mentions a person named Brent and a location near Ariel Drum and Raneae Avenue, with vague indications of health and life risks. The text lacks coherent details but implies a dangerous situation and possible medical aid.

Jmcameria Conauers Grid Ariel Drum Raneae Avenue

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