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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1896

Page

6

Ex-Congressman Clover Found Sleeping on Topeka Street

The Topeka Journal reports ex Congressman Ban Clover, once famed for dozing during sessions, was seen asleep in a bed of straw on Kansas Avenue near S Barnum’s star. Witnesses noted his blue gray hair and portly frame, likening him to a reform school wagon driver.

Statesman S. Barnum Kansas Avenue Topeka Journal Kansas Gohgresuman Topeka Mar- Ti Clover Congress Govert Congressman Clover Dickens Fat Boy

One Man Says Gen Barrison To Marry Not Will Happen

A Cincinnati Enquirer report notes a church member in Indianapolis asserts ex-President Harriven remains deeply religious and orthodox on marriage. He argues Mrs. Dimmick is viewed as a sister due to close visits to the Harrison home, making any engagement unlikely.

Gen Barrison Murrystra Jeng Indianapolis Harriven Washington Harrison Dimmick Clase Bve Harrison Dave Carlcd West Str. Harrison Cincinnati Quirér

Death of Luther Woodford at Christ Hospital

Luther Woodford died at 1 50 yesterday afternoon at Christ hospital after being removed Friday. The 71 year old bachelor lived on his farm seven miles southwest of the city and left an estate valued between 10000 and 11000 dollars. CP. Bal mer was today appointed administrator. The funeral time has not been decided.

Luther Woodford Christ Hospital Mr Woodford CP. Balmer

A Lovely Mead of Hate Is Tomething Every Woman Should Pride

Fragmented OCR text presents a dubious ad style claim about a product titled A Lovely Mead of Hate. It mentions barge’s heir and a “bottle” with a guarantee and druggists involvement. The legibility is poor and concrete facts are minimal.

Social Notes From Western Sarosis Club Meeting

An unusually engaging Western Sorosis gathering at Mrs A A Godard’s home featured Professor Eyre explaining the Roentgen process of pictography and the cathode ray, and Dr Harriet Adams discussing Our Daughters. The meeting adjourned to a later session for business and further society notices.

Topela Poonle Ieee A A. Godard Savirdey Eyre Harriet Adams Adams Taedal Occidental Club Mra Mlc A. A. Godard C. L. Clarke The First Christian Church B. L. Smith Colonel Burgerd Tyler Street Charles Bugle Carroll Ko Merriam Wwutehineos Aizu W. E. Sterne EU Regle L. Fox J. Ho Wetherell Dollie Griffitha Gertrude Wyatt Kansas City Lucian Wyatt Cardinal Satolli Cimorosa Mra Piartzman Deas M. E Julia Whitmer Pannie Hemnes Colorado Springs Margaret Mulwane Biwechs Dienst Henry Keeler Occidental Gertrude Roberts Kungas City Eliott Nalay Cripple Crank Arthur Murphy Topeka

Topeka Notes Mix Teasing Gossip and Lent Plans

In Topeka, locals discuss a summer mood as lingering gossip mixes with Lent dance classes and a proposed Easter bonnet movement. A man praises a cure for love habits while others joke about weddings and wedding reports in the press.

Oail Topeka Proeber Lont Bagan Keeley Jocrxan Webster John Smith Jennie Junes

Committee of Fifty Names Enforcement Committee Members

The Committee of Fifty chaired by J W Gleed announced a list of nearly all members selected to enforce law. Prohibition member Major U Pickering and John W Breidenthal declined to serve, but most have agreed. The group, drawn from parties statewide, aims to meet in Topeka soon and act on the constitution and prohibitory policy.

J. W. Gleed Committee of Five Citizens Temperanee Cosferance Topeka Tures Me. Gleed A. H. Vance L R Elflote Mahbettan Te Gleed Kaptis Hink State Temperance Union Baing Thaweud Committee of Ifty Lave C.F. Scott Aveo A. J. Felt Josiua Wheeler Criss P. Butler Achtaun T. Metcalf Anderson W. A Webster Bourbon Grant W. Lurrington Brown Bruce Leydig George F. Falllowider Butler D. Ashlar Cherokes T. A. Sawhill Cloud Harrison Kelley Coffey R .E. Carktop J. D. Barker Crawford W. Il. Carrah B W. Woodward J. G. Hasigenl Douglas J. W. Stewart Staoford Topping Penchiin J. A. Easterly A. B Whiting Dr. Meal Shawnee J. W. Forasy Sumner Benedict Wilson Winfield Freemen Edwin Taylor R B. Armstrong Wyandoue

Shock at Caldwell Earthquake Felt Seemingly Across City

A Caldwell earthquake shock traveled from the southeast to the northwest last night and was felt at 117 o'clock for about four seconds. No damage was reported. Mrs. Stanford Wine of Wasnixeton noted the event as the Caldwell incident stirred public interest. The Caldwell court today decided in Mrs. Stanford’s favor in a local matter.

Nuate Crry Aepperin Caldwell Saya

Fish Wife Flannel and New Wool Goods in Spring Creations

New York fashion notes describe wool fabric trends for spring. Fishwife and other wools appear in tweed, canvas, homespun, and ratine, with colors like claret, brown, and beige. Sleeves grow fuller, and mantles, corsages, and ornate beading decorate dresses for day and evening wear.

Hansel Utis Amazon Melton

Mrs Peck Remains in San Antonio Improving

Mrs. George R. Peck continues to improve in San Antonio with her husband Dr. F Paschel reporting her condition as favorable. De Geo. W. Hogeboom, who traveled with Mr. Peck, plans to stay and hopes for a full recovery, with Mr. Peck unlikely to return east before April pending further improvement.

Peck San Antonio

Judge Cox Names Receivers for Baltimore and Ohio

Judge Cox of the district supreme court today appointed Messrs Cowan and Murray receivers for the Baltimore and Ohio for this jurisdiction.

Cox Messrs. Cowen and Murray Wasnixerox District Supreme Court Messrs Cowan and Murray Baltimore Oho

Priends of Labor Promise Aid in Congress Visit

F W Arnold grand secretary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fremen and W Hynes president of the board of trustees returned from Wellington after meeting senators and representatives on labor and railroad legislation. They report encouragement and expect labor allies on the labor committee. A senator said inquiries may be limited and a remedy bill could be framed. The Stars Journal lists ten cents per week.

Prouto Ill F. W. Arnold The Brotherhood of Lorcomotive Iremen Wellington W. Hynes Board of Trustees Avnators Hynes Congress Phillips

Wheat and grain markets rise on bullish tone and supply concerns

The March wheat market opened with gains as buying renewed amid bullish cables and reduced Black Sea shipments. May futures rose to 68 63/64 cents, corn followed with strengths, oats and other grains firm, and provisions and livestock showed gains with higher cash bids and improved demand.

Associated Press State Journal Carcaco Alsa Black Sea Minneapolia Gia Kemanay Park Babi Magnard Topeka Urals and Stock Exchange Kansas Arena Wheat Jong Clisnta

Diverse Midwestern Market Notes And Entertainment Listings

A mixed page notes a slate of acts including SERPENTINE and SKIRT DAWNING and upcoming performances by the LOTUS QUARTETTE and LADIES' QUARTETTE with tickets at Sim's Drugstore. Alongside, reports detail cattle and hog receipts, market prices for Texas steers, cows, and stockers, and regional grain and oats quotes, with extensive commodity figures and shipping receipts from Topeka and Chicago markets.

Ty Delsarte Deill Horacee and Son Sly Young Lanins Sil Calelmas Lotus Quartette Ladies' Quartete Sim Texas Carrie

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