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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1899

Page

8

Real estate transfers listed in local deed records

The notices detail several real estate transfers including Frank Thomapson to Chas H Steete for 425 dollars on certain lots in East Avenue addition and J W Morris addenda. Andrew Nelson to James H Nelson for 1 dollar across multiple parcels. T Emert and wife to Morris Bond for 3 dollars. Roberts and wife to W Runces for 708 dollars. Kate Derren and husband to W W Marvey for 883 dollars on Monroe Street. Burrhin’s addition with M F Church and wife to Gea Caber Jaen for 1,000 dollars at Locust Street. Mulvane to T Ho Emert for 30 408. Laure RB Hilim and husband to Kate Herron for 1 lem on Monroe Street. Souvieret et al to Wm N Fisher for 1/6 pound. W Higembetham and wife to Morris Hond. and El D Rogers for tax deed on northwest quarter.

Frank Thomapson Chas H Steete Wits Avenue J. W. Morris Andrew Nelson Jimes H. Nelson Laurent Street Evans T. Emert Morris Bond Roberts W.runces Northwest Kate Derren W. W. Marvey Monroe Street Burrhin M. F. Church Gea Caber- Jaen Locust Street Parkdale Addition Jon Mulvane T. Ho Emert Laure Hilim Kate Herron Eufebie’s Addition Sovtieid Et Wm. N. Pisher Hull Madison Street W Hi Morris EL D. Rogers

Fatal kerosene fire in Uniontown injures mother and two children

Mrs. Frank Wilsick of Oliver and her two young children died after a kerosene kindling mishap in Uniontown on March 23. A baby in her arms and another child nearby were present when the stove exploded igniting their clothing and causing fatal burns.

Uniontown Frank Wilsick Oliver

Reform School Superintendent Appointment Sparks GOP Critics

J. H. Foucht of Topeka writes to The State Journal condemning the selection of Wr. B. Mainrock as reform school superintendent. He argues party loyalty and soldierly fitness should guide appointments, accusing Gov. Stanley of favoritism toward converted Democrats over trusted Republican candidates like Dr. J. F. Buck.

The State Journal Wr. B. Mainrock Oneka Reform School Railroad Law Jewell County George HM Cause Hancock Tiwo Eoard Chase Reform School J. F. Buck Stanley Hamilton Hall Iate Democria Dr. Buck

Martindale Estate to Be Placed in Bankruptcy

Reports say within a week suit will be filed against Vice President Martindale of the First National Bank of Emporia to force his estate into bankruptcy. The plan would merge the Martindale and two Cross estates to satisfy bank creditors. Trond of Emporia named trustee, others signed, some directors refused. Proceeds would go to creditors amid large unpaid paper held by the defunct bank.

Martindale Emporia First National Bank of Emporia Trond Vic Martindall

Admirals Prospective Attendance Of Dewey On Peace Celebration Sought

In Washington on March 23 a citizens committee asked the navy department to secure Admiral Dewey for a May peace subrise. They said the nationwide event could honor him as Manila hero. Secretary Long would confer with the president to decide if the admiral could leave Manila duties.

Washington Maroh Navy Department Admiral Dewey Long Manila

Holling Mill Combine Aims 36 Mills In Western South

The Iron Trade Review reports a push to merge western and southern rolling mills. The plan envisions about 86 mills with a proposed capital of 15 million dollars. Chicago and Cleveland are named possible headquarters as the consolidation moves toward final organization within two weeks.

Southern and Western Cleveland The Iron Trade Review Re Iron and Steel Prove Western Mills Chicago

Rev J A Spurgeon Dead in London Rail Carriage

London report states Rev J A Spurgeon brother of the late Rev Chase Hadden Spurgeon was found dead in a Brighton Express railway carriage. Death is thought to be syncope. Also notes a 100000 pound marble block from Marble Hill Go was shipped to New York and described as nearly pure white and huge in size. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises a new device for smoothing collar and cuff edges.

London Jamea ‘A. Spurgeon Chase Hadden Spurgeon Metropolitan Tabernacle Washington Prost, Yates The Geological Survey Marble Hill New York

Munyon's Inhaler Ad Leads With Philadelphia Address

Munyon's H H Eco at 1505 Arch St Philadelphia promotes inhaler remedies. The brief notice lists the product name and the Philadelphia address, suggesting a local advertising placement in the newspaper.

Munyon H H Arch St Philadelphia

Botkin Gets Funny as Gov Stanley Receives Notarial Praise

Judge Theodosius Botkin of Hutchinson sends thanks to Governor Stanley for a recent notary appointment. He praises the administration, notes prior appointments by Governors Guirl and Humphrey, and lauds Stanley as among the best governors. The letter emphasizes trust in selecting qualified public officers and cordial regard for fellow officials.

Gov. Stanley Stanley Theodosius Botkin Hutchinson Judge Botkin Kansas Guirl Humphrey Wotery

Conferring Degrees in Sevres Sepsuum Lodge at Stasnic Temple

The Sevres sepsuum lodge confers degrees in Godfrey de St. Omar council Knights Katosh No. 2 at the Stasnic Temple. Officers listed include Richard Willett Jenkins 32 degree com commander William Filter 2 degree first enterant commander Elisha Hoffman Anderson 1 degree and Willem Green 32 degree chantor William Henry Wilson 22 degree. Other officers are Samos Albert Ties 38 degree recorder Jonathan Doce Norton 2t degree treasurer Barry Whitton Poindexter 5 degree marshal of ceremonies John Alexander Dalley Theopiner Sheneer Pitman William Jacob Mathern Geeree first deacon Alfred Alenasger Rodgers Fredric Lonmann 2 degree hearer of beauseant John Edward Schneebly 2 degree hearer of second standard Samuel G Zimmerman 2 degree bearer of third standard Samuel Cunningham 2 degree lieutenant of the guard Robert Edwards 2 degree almoner and sentinel.

Sevres Sepsuum Godfrey de St. Omar Stasnic’ Temple Richard Willett Jenkins William Filter Desree Elisha Hoffman Anerson Tleutesant Willem Green Chantelor Wiliam Henry Wilson de Ter Kk Ct. HL Samos” Albert Ties Dégter Jonathan Doce Norton Dester Barry Whit Ton Poindexter S Deeree John Alexander Dalley Stogres Theopiner Sheneer Pitman Wade de Tee Draper William Jacob Mathern G Geeree Alfred Alenasger Rodgers Atte Ch. Fredric Lonmann Beauseant John Edward Schnebty Deeres Samuel G. Zimmerman Samuel Cunningham Goard Robert Edwards Decree Almoner Sentinel

John L to Referee at McCoy Chynski Bout in San Francisco

John L Sullivan has been chosen to referee the McCoy Chynski tent on Friday night at the Mechanics pavilion in San Francisco. Advance sale of tickets already amounts to 13,000. The betting opened at 10 to 5 in favor of McCoy. The two fighters have named their seconds. McCoy will be assisted by his brother Momer Jack Stefaner and Frank Purcell. Chynski's handlers are Ba Greany Charlie Tilson and Tommy Murphy.

San Francisco Maren St John T. Sullivan Mechanics” Pavilion Bitting McCoy Momer Jack Stefaner Frank Purcell Choynski Ba. Greany Charlie Tilson Tommy Murphy

Connell to Accept Fifth Avenue New York Pastorate

London reports deacons of Rev W Alexander Connell believe he will resign his pulpit here after his eastern tour of India and China and accept the pastoral call to Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York City, vacant since the death of Rev Dr John Hall last September.

London Alexander Connell India China Fresbycerian Board of Foreign Missions America Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York John Hall

Plains of Abraham to be platted and sold in lots

Quebec reports the Plains of Abraham, sacred to Canadian history, have been surveyed for building lots with nine streets mapped. Canada paid a nominal $100 annual rent to preserve the battlefield, but within two years the area may be developed into a closely settled Quebec suburb despite protests from historical associations.

Quebec Canada

Local News Snapshots Weaving Through Topeka Scene

A jumble of community notes reports registration deadlines, travel for officials, college events, political club moves, and local business changes. Mentions include Governor W. Stanley Wt, Washburn College students preparing a play, and a planned banquet by the Ta ff Commercial club. The piece also notes transit plans for morning trains and theater-goers facing long travel days.

The Brundley Case and Local Notice From Guthrie

A letter to the editor defends the Brandleys against accusations in the Brandleys case, denying romantic rumors and asserting the deceased lived with the family as a child. It criticizes sensational testimony and notes the isolated farm location near a busy Chase county farm. Also reported: J. C. Wales, Populist legislator, arrested in Guthrie for allegedly offering bribes to move bills. London papers announce a synchronized Sunday edition with the Daily Telegraph. An Indianapolis doctor touts Dr Detchon’s Mystic Cure for rheumatism.

London Daily Matt Daily Telegraph Daily Mail

Police Nab Betts for Immoral Exploitation of Minors In Topeka

Maud Betts was arrested by Detectives Hanis and Voyle and jailed at police HQ after luring two girls ages 15 and 17 from their homes in Topeka to Kansas City for immoral purposes. The case may not be pursued on state charges. she’ll be booked for Aggravancy. The girls were taken to 1505 Mun street where police found and rescued them. the girls’ fathers, one an engineer on the Santa Fe, retrieved them.

Ceemurie Resthunune Stanley St. Lewis Om Geoms W. J Biac Santa Fe Masonic de Quine Iee Janatis Misa Cora Noel Valencia Washburn College Merchant of Venice Monay Kansas Medical College Ao, Blonacker Wi i. &. Slonecker John M. Wilkerson Republican Flambeau Club Thomas GL Durham Tft Eureka Springs Arkansia Lok Demoss Tyrie Bards Christian Church Oun Peoples Good Citizen Federation Kirst Congregational Church Ohio Kansas Margaret Walker Woma Thorpe Colorado Springs Taff Commercial Club Thiraope Rock Isind Union Pacific Topeka Ube Kansas City Retes Mun Street Moses Strauss Kansas Cabh

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia

Mystic Cure promises radical relief in one fifth of cases, claims to act upon the system by removing the cause so the disease disappears quickly. First dose priced at seven cents. Sold by J. W. Holiday, druggists, 623 Kansas Avenue, Topeka.

H. B. Hettinger Indianapolia Ind Detchon Swift & Holliday Kansas Avenue Top Itt & Wotliday Orncrists Topeee

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