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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1897

Page

8

Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Baltimore Pastor

A Baltimore pastor William T Bailey extols Paine's celery compound in letters to Wells Richardson & Co and in public testimonials. He credits dramatic nervous condition recovery and urges readers to start using the remedy now for health improvements and family welfare.

Paine South Baltiamore William T. Bailey Curtis Bay Baltimore Baltimore Sun Bailey Wim. T. Bailey Curtis Bay Baptist Church Lulley Legals Painer's Celery South Messrs. Wells Richardson & Co Gentienen William T, Bailey Wells, Richardson & Co

State House gossip on railroad bill prompts calls for special session

Governor Leedy's veto of the railroad bill draws mixed reactions from Populist lawmakers across Kansas. Most senators urge a special session to pass railroad legislation while factions differ on preferred rate structures and corporate roles. Leaders from Ellsworth, Franklin, Labette, and others echo demand for decisive action.

Lesdy Kansas Helm Ellsworth Sheldon Franklin Hess Tam Leady Ikansas Lupier Senater Campbell Labette County Titus Leedy Lalse Armstrong Benson Traddock Crossan Helmick Householder Jumper

Topeka SenateExec: Governor’s appointees confirmed amid vacancies

A Kansas senate executive session examined gubernatorial appointments to a commission. Several nominees from Abilene to Topeka were considered. one nominee withdrew, John MacDonald declined to serve, and W J Herd and G H Lamb drew support. If vacancies persist, the body will proceed with duties already tasked.

Lordy Texas Augusta Mayes Senate Pleharty J. Vv. Jewett Abiline Populley Storm Ila John MacDonall Seater Campbell G. H. Lamb Havite Vail

Webb McNall Plans $10,000 Plus From Reciprocal Law

Webb McNall is sending reports on Kansas insurance business to 21 New York and other companies under the reciprocal law. The state tax collection remains unsettled as the insurance superintendent is ordered to collect before proceeding. The anticipated surplus to Kansas departments exceeds ten thousand dollars.

Webb McNall Saklfins Kansas New York Companion McNall New York Grenwich Continental Americur Glens’ Palle Queen Hanover Home Niagara Pacific Phornix Wertheater Williamsbuts City Germania Ails Newark No 1 Cow Fonda Milwaukee Geran Af Fireport Wrahants Milwaukee Aulos Northwestern Sir Walker Chicazo Tish

Run for Congress in Fourth District Brings Republican Interest

In the old Fourth District nomination race Ed Lamb and Ed Hoch are among the Republicans likely to seek the congressional seat. The contest promises lively action as Shawnes county is out of the way and other counties press for the nomination, with power shifting away from the largest delegation.

Lamb Ed Hoch Counh Pourti Shawnes County Secuire Inabiots Ile

Local Notices Reported From Marion County and Morris

A fragmentary county notice mentions Senator GH and Tai Wgodaus in Marion County. It also notes a prominence for Nsogit and references the Marion Records and a Dowaililng and JM Siler at Morris in connection with the event.

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Bribery Investigation Set for Senate Chamber Start

An alleged bribery case will commence in the senate chamber in April with a committee meeting selecting the date. No witnesses will be summoned beforehand but a number will be cited by the committee before the deadline. Names reportedly include Senators Titus Johnson Jum er Choman Hanna and Representatives Looms Outcalt Ravenscratt Fiteserali Davis Walters Rothweler and George McCormick of Clay Center.

Legislaure Senate Faree Ontlewit Frank Grimes Miss Lie Crain

Early 20th Century Corporate Formations Across Cities

The text lists several newly incorporated firms with chairmen and directors. Western Pasture Company of Gar den City with a capital of 5.00 and directors AL Schneider Henry M. Mason Ai Wy Picts W Carter CC Campbell. Davenport Lauhroy Dry Goods of Ottawa chartered with 50,000, first year board including J W Davenport George Lathrop Hares Yinwa W Harnett Fort Scott. Masonic Lodge No %, Mapleton Kay incorporated with 4008 capital. directors J B Myrick J T Campbell G D Graves M Byrndon Steen Wheo Mammon Miward Biker PL Ty Nicks RM Rowman Ft Camp in Kansasity. Ban Kansas capitability? Detroit Atlanta Memphis Newport mining firms, capital 01 each, to operate in Colorado mining territory.

Garden City AL Schneider Henry M. Mason Ai. Wy. Picts Carter CC. Campbell Davenport-Lauhroy Dry Goods Company Ottawa Hat Evn Anrest Tollawa J. W Macgarel Davenport George Lathrop Tia Hares Yinwa W. Fi “Harnett Fort Scott Masonic Lodge Mapleton Kay J.B. Myrick J.T. Campnell G. D. Graves M. Byrndon

Interstate Committee to Study Texas Transportation Move

Governor Leeds appoints a committee to study a border transport agreement with Texas and Oklahoma. The group will meet in Wichita and Guthrie, with Texas joining later, to proceed on April 2. Also referenced is a rejected bill and a school district consolidation issue in Woodson County.

Leeds Texas Uoklthorms Wichita Apel Atu Mediaiy Guthrie Jain Freie Mary Texls Noaovel Finney Woodson Iisoreantzation Woodson County

Hanna Turned Down For Senate Finance Committee

The Senate steering committee rejected Senator Hanna for a seat on the finance committee. McKinley also sought the post for his former manager, but the committee ruled against him. The panel favors Senator Platt of New York, though Senator Burrows of Michigan has strong backing.

Washington Saren Hanna Senate McKinley White Senator Platt New York Burrows Michigan Pratt

Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Clerk Office

Real estate transfers recorded include Kate Te. Koller and John H. Koller selling to John F. Vandervert a lot in west town 5, for 1500 dollars. Henry Overfelt and Lillian Overfelt sell a portion of the north a quarter of section 5, township 12, for 80 dollars.

Kate Te. Koller John H. Koller John FF Vandervert Wecton Henry Overfelt Lillian Overfelt Relis Patch

Popular Low-Price California Excursions by Santa Fe Route

Advertisement notes Santa Fe Route daily excursions to California, touts low fares, comfortable accommodations, and scenic appeal. Highlights include direct contact through agents in Topeka and Chicago, with claims of convenience and suitability for travelers seeking economical trips to California.

Santa Fe California W. J. Black G. Pal Topeka Kee CA. Higgins A.C Chicago West

What Is A Policeman Por

A Topeka city police call leads Detective Capron to a yard where a poultry dispute over neighbor chickens triggers a dramatic emergency. A telephoned alarm aimed at a murder is revealed as a request to deal with noisy fowl. The jailer and officer return, puzzled by the mistaken emergency.

Dogg Huntoon Clay Streets Dage Capron Eighth Street Clay Street Huntoon Street Mrs C Purviance Ciy Topeka Bennett Jalier Cage

Sunday church services and meetings listed citywide

Multiple congregations announce Sunday programs. United Presbyterian at Eighth and Topeka hosts sermons on Growth as an Evidence of Life and Es Prige Fighting the Greatest Evil in the Land. United Brethren holds 11 am services in Ladies' Library Hall with 10 am Bible school and 7 pm events. Additional notes mention P. C. US meeting led by S. Coblentz, Zane's hall sermon at 3 pm, and First Walturian society at tintty church with 9 am sermon by Rev Abram Wyman on Old and New Ideas of Religion. Temperance lecture by Eugenia F. St John at Third Christian church. First Church of Christ, Scientist at West Sixth holds 1 pm service on Universal Gospel. First Society of Spiritualists plans conference and test meeting at 2:40 pm next Sunday in Lincoln Post. Evening lecture at 7:30. Brethren Dupkard church, Oak-

United Presbyterian Eighth and Topeka Avenues M. F. McKirahan United Brethren Church Ladies’ Library Kansas Avenue Eleventh Twelfth S.C. Coblentz A. G. Alderman Zane’s Hall Walturian Society Tintty Church Hev Abram Wyman Eugenia F. St Brethren Dupkard Catherman Holiness Discelation Wesleyan Methodist Church Third and Jefferson Streets G. B. Howard Unsted Presbyterian Church Huntoon Polk Streets Wi. Littejohn Christ Quest Church of the Mystic Scheine Jackson Street Fourth Street EE. Hammon Mary McKinatry J. W. Bailey Lockport First Presbyterian Church Fourteenth van Burest Ter. J. M. Brown Epworth League First Baptist Ninth Jackson Streets Itey ML. Thomas D. D Christian Endeavor St. John’s A. M Sheldon Tennesseetown First African Baptist Church First Street G. D. Olden

Religious Services Schedule and Travel Ad

Holiness and Presbyterian churches hold morning and evening sermons tomorrow led by Elder Catherman Dr Littejohn and Rev Bailey with topics The Promise of the Spirit Christ our Life and Hope and Hatred. First Presbyterian and First Baptist plan sabbath activities while Union Pacific advertises rail service to Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other eastern cities via F A Lewis Fulton depot agent.

Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Union Pacific F. A. Lewis Chy Ticker Agt

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