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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1902

Page

5

North Topeka notices and local notices rapid fire

North Topeka and vicinity report a swarm of short notices. Names such as Silver Lake Meriden Lecompton Albuquerque and Horton appear among community moves travel and social events. A death at Meriden, a funeral schedule, social gatherings and a wedding in Atchison are noted along with road work updates and a surprise party for a pastor.

North Kansas Albee Silver Lake Ventuy G. Martin Meriden Miver ‘Tarvib Lecompton James Hantey Atkinson Albuquerque N. M D. A. Wiser Silver Lake C. Nichaleon Adame Abia Pearson Minn Eenily Hugh Coultie Ralph Hollman Jake Flolechary Moniay California Jaro Tonne North Kansas Venus Kimore Jettetonville Mra Flinore Nortonvilley Bank Praca Bun Wesley Mek Quincy Street Jill Bebela Tomarcan Hoteie Diane

Novel Surprise Party and Local Socials in Topeka

Mrs G B Sturgeon of Buchanan Street hosted a novel surprise party Monday evening for about twenty neighbors. Activities included country spelling games, charades, and a prize Kipling volume. Mr and Mrs Howard Hillis entertained at dinner at 804 Topeka Avenue with guests including Governor and Mrs W K Stanley and several judges and colonels. Multiple clubs met Tuesday afternoon and evening with substitutes noted. forthcoming entertainments and visits by local residents were listed.

MacDowel Hajen Otis Allitson Frank Thomas Joe George Stoker G. B. Sturgeon Buchanan Street Acott Lorrie Schley O. PM. McCisi~tock Kipling Howard Hillis Topeka Avenue Afwr W. K. Stanley W. A. Doheston A. A. Godard George A. Clark J.B. McFarland H. M. Philips W. AS. Bird PD. Coburn Gerow ES. Quinton M. W. van Valkenburg Hen Akers Pred Breeman T. 4. Munn C. Nichols Kate Gunther T. EB. Pounds Frank Blanch J. A Barry Givens Edward Wearth F. Holyoke H.C. Lang W. Ferguson W. E. Barry Ferguson Willis Greed Willis Greed Accompanied Dr. SG. Stewart Bine Fays Hines C.J. Brown Brown Topeka Mr. Brown Mire M. BE. Young Oklahoma A. A. Hurd Hiawatha Kanes City Marie Walsh Maude Stokely Euln Stokely Prospect Avenue Stokley Miss Walsh Topeka Pridey Pearl McFarland Lawrencee Mabel Hility Ja Topeke Howard Hilts Anna J. Hootey Kansas City Miller Rossville City J. M. West Chicago West A. J. Whitmore Washington H. B. Hogeboor Buck= muviter Woman's Sewing Society FH. R. Ford Misa Dairy Moore Holton ML J. Mercer

Birthday party and a spring wedding notice summary

Jene Sutton celebrated his eighth birthday with a surprise party Tuesday at his home on Adams street. Guests included Mildred Philph, Bessie Ross, Elma Mathes, Truth Hopkins, Besse Crage, Anna McGivern, Laocla Crage, Florence Cram, Grace Hand, Janes McGivern, Witla Sutton, Love Metre, Frederick Sutton, Seldie Swither, Loried Sutton, Wille Hand, Eddie Sutton and Oscar Gorge. Mn Mary McCarter announced the engagement of her daughter Oliver McCarter to Mr Fallon with the wedding set for Thursday March 26 at 8 PM at the bride’s home.

Chicago Jene Sutton Adams Street Mildred Philph Bessie Ross Elma Mathes Truth Hopkins Besse Crage Anna McGivern Laocla Crage Florence Cram Grace Hand Janes McGivern Witla Sutton Love Metre Frederick Sutton

Primary vote irregularities spur move for fresh Menoken ballot

At a Republican county central committee meeting plans were discussed to hold another primary vote in Menoken township after returns from the prior Saturday were canvassed. Only 40 votes were cast there due to late ballot delivery and two hours of no polling. Some voters paused, assuming no ballots were available, while election officials failed to start polls 2 to 6 pm as ordered. The mishap may trigger additional primaries across the First Commissioner district to address irregularities.

Republican County Central Committee Menoken Central John Gardiner William Mead Time & Man Kirnont Rollins Place Plac H. Haines Mencken Township A. M. Callaham Meneken Central Committee First Commissioner Menoken Township

Aristocratic woman takes arsenic in East Third Street incident

Mrs Lille Rumey, a white resident at 418 East Third Street with her child, attempted suicide by ingesting arsenic about 10 o clock. Neighbors and police responded as she sought aid at neighbor Mrs John Weaver’s house before returning home. The physician confirmed she was heavily intoxicated and in need of care.

Lille Rumey East Third Street Rumey Jno. Weaver Stan Mailld

Woman Takes Arsenic By Mistake Then Refuses Treatment

Questioned by Officer Goff the woman said she had taken poison, arsenic, by mistake. Dr. White used a stomach pump after she refused medicine. She initially refused, then agreed to take anything but the rh and seizure method. She warned a neighbor of intent to die, and police found no arsenic remaining. She is expected to recover.

Goff White

Caldwell’s Correction Tells About Himself For State Librarian

Candidate Caldwell defends claims in a letter to the State Journal editor. He denies selling Beloit Courier for a political job, says he supported Populism while keeping the paper aflame, and refutes ties to a Topeka pension agency. He notes Union Army service and long ties to Mitchell County, Beloit, and Shawnee County.

Btute Journal Beloit Courier Kirwin Land Office Grover Cleveland Courier Affont Topeka Pension Agency Bennett R. Wheeler Investment Trust Company Federal Building Beloit State Journal Shawnee County Wochester Soldier Creek Shanee County Kansas Belire

Warren resigns from Central of New Jersey

New York March 12 Charles H Warren vice president of the Central railroad of New Jersey has resigned to enter service with another railroad. He will sail April 10 for a rest and be abroad for weeks. His resignation was tendered and accepted. Warren has been in charge of the Central property for years and under his direction several departments were reabsorbed. Prior to joining the Central he held a leadership role in the Great Northeast division.

Breather State Journal Jouseph St. Pollunt Oldier Township Teanie Gradius Santou Bruce Kansas City Argonauts Mins Minneete Loop Tro Juckson Street Toman W. B. Hutchinson O White Oakland Purvie Purvis Sparks-Hall Anna Sparks Atebisun Hall Parmington Kis Mire Hall Atchison Businas College A. Sparkes Holman New York Charles H. Warren Central Railroad of New Jersey Warren T Central Railroad of Sears Jamnen J. Hill Central

Suit to restrain stock sale and wind up company

March 12 in Trenton New Jersey a suit in the United States equity court seeks to halt collection of the stock issue of the American Al keli company and to wind up its affairs. W. W. Gibbs of Philadelphia faces charges of fraudulent transactions tied to promoting the company and Tim faces allegations of obtaining large cash sums and stock via a secret arrangement with the Commercial Development company.

Trenton United Stats Es Ealt American Alkeli Company Che Bil W. W. Gibbs Philadelphia Tim Bimevif Commerial Development Timtted Akal Company

Stock scheme alleged in caustic soda patents case

A Philadelphia suit alleges a firm overvalued patents for caustic soda and pushed a Canada plant investment. Gibbs is blamed for dominating the company with 40 percent stock while profits reportedly never materialized. Resolutions in September levied a $10 per share assessment on preferred stock, seeking to recover the unpaid $1.2 million with suits to restrain collection and seek court action.

Canada Gibbs Winfield Campbell Washington Righter Pate S. Thompson W. Paul Suthers Philadelphia

The Sultan of Sulu Musical Opens at Studebaker Theater

George Ade and Alfred G Waithall present The Sultan of Sulu a new comic opera at the Studebaker theater by Castle Square opera company. The audience hailed the piece a success with vociferous calls for the author and composer. The satire targets social and political motives and customs while the music and lyrics receive praise and several numbers drew repeated encores. The work’s humor and cleverness, though bound to change in future performances, show strong potential.

Chicago Sultan of Sulu George Ade Alfred G. Waithall Studebaker Theater Castle Square Opera Company Elands Mr. Walthall H. D. Mann Imperial Guards Ian Mr. Litt

Convicted of Bank Robbery in Belleville Court

John Stevens alias Harrington convicted in Belleville court for robbing the National Stock Garde Bank on January 6. Sylvester Laviense and Cheries Meyers tried with him were acquitted. Jury found Stevens guilty after proceedings noting a $25 payment to California via Santa Fe Daily during March and April, with through trains and sleeper cars.

St. Louis John Stevens Harrington Burns Hircart Belleville Til National Stock Garde Bank Sylvester Laviense Cheries Meyers Carever California Santa Fe

Session for Young Men Commercial Club Meeting Tonight

The Topeka Commercial club holds a regular meeting tonight described as a young business men’s feastling with plans for a union passengers venture. F J Parown will aid in organizing a prick utwcturinie company and papers will be read by Chas H Matthews Wm K Drechsel and other young business men. Obvery! Young men should attend as secretary J T Anderson urges support from older members.

Chas H. Matthews Crystal Laundry Wm. K. Drechsel Matthews & Drechsel Ahoes Mali J. T. Anderson

Wichita plans study visit to Topeka auditorium project

Wichita has appointed three commissioners Precot, Giles Smith and W. P. Bchett to visit Topeka’s auditorium site. They will obtain a detailed cost statement and gather information of value to Wichita’s plan for a local auditorium. L Davidson notes the need for a substantial auditorium to maximize advantages.

Wichita Topeka Precott Giles Smith W. P. Bchett

Legal and Military Notices Mix in Erratic Report

The document cites the Attorney General and affidavits about an annual corporate report requirement, noting a law that makes entering into certain combinations a misdemeanor with penalties. It also reports fighting in Manchuria with a saber clash between forces near Tangudes, noting events in St Petersburg.

Genera Hamlin United Tates Vn Prams Smarts Mlestinestoy Inw Manchuria Bt. Petersburg Man

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