Paving Potwin With Vitrified Brick Street**
Project to pave Potwin with vitrified brick features a 30 foot roadway. Officials plan likely construction details and timelines as the modernization effort proceeds through contracting and site work.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1899
Page
8
Bethany Withdraws City Paving Pleas on Greenwood Avenue
Potwin officials report petitions to pave Greenwood avenue entirely and Weert street from Sixth to Fifth, linking Sixth ward to Fest of She ofty. A proposed vitrified brick paving would make a 20 foot Tombway, but a misprint may require redrafting. Property signers include A A Robinson, Jona W, A Marburg, C C Funnell, W L Fish, Sarah E Fish, C S Gleed, F Willard, A OS Haabree, J W Gleed, Jane Stormont hospital, J W Hughes, J Larimer, Theo, F. Bethany college approves paving Tenth avenue west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.A. Robinson
Jona W
A. Marburg
C. C. Funnell
W. 1. Fish
Sarah £. Fish
C. 5. Gleed
F. Willard
A. OS. Haabree
J. W. Gleed
Jane
Stormont Hospital
J. WF. Hughes
J. Larimer
Theo
Residents Accept Tenth Avenue Brick Paving Plan
A city letter from the College of the Sisters of Bethany trustees indicates no protest against pavement on Tenth Avenue from Tyler to Lincoln streets. Frank B. Millspaugh and Avery Turner sign as secretary and representative, stating residents will fund intersections and crossings costs, clearing obstacles to pave from Tyler to Lane Street or farther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany College
Tenth Avenue West
Ter
Sisters of Betharey
Tenth Avenue
Tyler Street
Lincoln Street
Bette
Tenth Street
Frank BR. Millspatgh
Trent Denite
Avery Turner
Trier Street
Lane Street
Council Delays On Park Land Purchase Proposal
City council stalls action on McClintock Park land offer from Dr J G McClintock to grant city a parcel south of Thire or Millmore Street for park use. Committee on Judiciary handles the matter as Councilman Metzen objects to motion. county commissioners have yet to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falla
McClintock Park
Netiels
J. G McClintock
Thirereun
Millmore Street
Ecommitia
Jediciary
Metzen
Ex-Mayor Proposes City Hall Auditorium Plan
Ex Mayor C A Fellows aims to solve the auditorium city hall muddle by proposing a combined city hall auditorium build with part payment of the city hill back. He suggests gifting the present city building for about 40 000 dollars, with taxes remitted if used for a city park, and notes no opposition to accepting the gift at the next city council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer C. A
Fellows
Anti-Expectoration Ordinance Passes By Topeka Council
Topeka adopts an anti spit ordinance prohibiting spitting on sidewalks and in stations with fines. Opposition noted but ordinance passed by safe majority. Loitering in stairways or in front of buildings made punishable, with enforcement possible from June. Also PAYING CONTRACT AWARDED for Seventh Street paving between Van Buren and Harrison. Grading and paving bids listed with names. Assessment ordinance details referenced for Hunton paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Safe Majoriy
van Buren
Harrison Street
Seventh Street
M. Wall
Corbing
Winans
John Ritehte
Olaf Swanson
Baker
Fiiadbury
Gil
Hunton
Grand Stand Collapse Hits Park spectators in Chicago
A grand stand in Gated park at the end of Road Rare Course collapsed today in Chicago. Many people are reported involved and injuries are feared as rescue teams respond to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
First Methodist Church
Reform School
Furks Mareimm Ord
Piyas-Counties
Ihe Reform Setaot
Pienickers Weken
Ihe
Liedketlee
Rock Island
North Topeka Social Notes and Local Appointments
North Topeka social items list recent visits and upcoming events. Gail for premium stamps at Costley & Stiffy. Bessie Woylt traveled to Meriden to visit friends. Dora Sweneen plans to leave next week for relatives in Denver. local names, church functions, and community notices populate the page with short society snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail
Costley & St
Bessie Woylt
Meriden
Dora Sweneen
Denver
CB Lyon
D. DB
Denth
Gil Kansas Avenue
Harald Verta
Hazel Forbes
Frank UN Fuee
Silver Lake
Witsnty
Lesompton
Thomas Pase Caven
Ene
Church of the Shermerd
Thuratay
Fred Mes
Hietian
Norths Teneka
Independente
Marr
Tayton
Mite
Vane Ladies Straclanary Society
Abe Fe
Qhareh
Lars
Mivs Ma
Bevan
Janiatrvet
Toei
Jenkine
Union Pacific
Lis
Tir
Beeeatier Gwarin
Poitawatoris Rouncy
Walter Morris
Reir
Fortheaet
Miock
Donnelty
Colorado
Tiscae Bevigr
Topeka Theatre Outlook Bright for 1899 1900 Season
The Topeka theater scene anticipates a strong 1899 1900 season with increased competition between Grand Opera House and Crawford theater. Managers plan improvements, key bookings include Sol Smith Russell Jefferson Comedy Company and Otis Harlan, and tours from West’s Minstrels and Sousa band. Representatives will visit New York to secure attractions. Public notices on damaged goods and local ads follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas City
Keneka
Joss
Wotions
Mpon
Mitr
Topcke
Grand Opera House
Istronaee
Crawford Theater
Kendall
Het Perovidinas
Manaren Crawford
Ses Smith Russell
Mer. Russell
Charles Klein
John Grigsie
Jefferson Comedy Company
Sons of the Veterans
Otis Harlan
Hoyt
Moyt
Lewis Morrison
Noo
Gimerets
Sousa
New York
Memorial day addresses and weather notes from Topeka
D W Malvane traveled to Kansas City while KR B Welch spoke at Rishlind. Senator Morrow visited Topeka and heavy rain impacted North Topeka. Memorial day speeches were given at Overbrook. Hair curd price held at 10 cents in North Topeka. A Topeka man saw two stores closed. Local happenings include sports bets, a duck pin bowler, and a public reception planned for Lieut. Rowan in Atchison. Public works include streetcar track changes and rural delivery planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Malvane
Kansas City
KR. B. Welch
Rishlind
Senator Morrow
Washington County
Topeka
North Topeka
J. Eldredge
Overbrook
Scranton
Lake View
George W. Finkly
Leavenworth
Myers
Galena
Ita
Tute House
Pension Office
Charles Gault
FE Wingate
Woc
Batts
Valley Falls
J. Mc Meade
Fumnston
Earl Lee
Washburn College
Hazen
Thamgton
Kennedy
Concontra Fire Tankance Company
Charley Lobdell
Kin Line
Raii
Levene Moolay
Jatze Heron
Jone Military School
Lutisia
Tarmacrow
Lim al Sect
Lucas
Goff
Ermitt
Wag
Krocery Suriny Nixes
Push
State House
Ie Capital
Ted
Bneis Bulga
Dad Healistes
Hymntoon Street
Rmelighter Bend
B.A. Hathaway
Cartier
MoKerever
Beat Avenue
Guthrie
Tural
Monakea
Soldier Townsni
Gottier
Naeh ‘Fook
Defterenn
Decorating the Graves at Topaka Cemetery on Decoration Day
Crowds fill Topaka Cemetery as civilians and veterans decorate graves, especially soldiers from the Civil War and Spanish American War. An elderly woman kneels by a headstone seeking her late husband, aided by kind locals who bring water, flowers, and other tributes. The G. A. R. joins a memorial service at the soldiers’ plot, with flags and wreaths around the Guilford Gage monument and the Battle of the Blur statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topaka
Ignett
Shivers
Lester Middaush
James Wilson
Aeron F. Thompson
G. A
Guilford Gage
Memorial Day Observance Noted Across Area
In Philadelphia region on May 50, the Memorial Day observance appears unusually widespread for the year. Community events and ceremonies gather residents to honor fallen servicemen with parades and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
War memorials salute fallen soldiers across Camden area
Ceremonies honor Civil War and Spanish American War dead with flags and floral emblems at National Cemetery Gerrnany town Mont Moreh and other sites. Veterans groups decorate graves of Pennsylvania volunteers and Porto Rican veterans while churches and monuments remember fallen soldiers in Camden and southern New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciy
Spain
National Cemetery
Gerrmany Town
U. A
Mont Moreh
Pennsylvania
Watters
Zauret TM
Porto Rice
Nyack
N.Y
Harold P. Smith
Buttery
Thaschwan
Washington Monument
Pairtouint Park
Ger Grant
Fairmount Park
Gen
Meady
Camden
New Jerey
Newspaper and State House Baseball Teams to Meet
Newspaper and State House base ball teams plan a second game a week from Wednesday afternoon at Athletic Park. Also mentions a Sunday School Picnic and various local notices including market reports and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Athletic Park
Wheat Metse
Cy Leland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greenwood Avenue
Bethany
T. Milton Walsh
Chicago Medical Institute
Kansas Avenue
Kas
Metropolitan Hall
N. B
Grand Stand
Grand
Crawford
Sol Smith Russell and Jefferson Comedy Company
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Yale
Downing’s
Chamiriaina Cotte
Dore
W. Va
J. Potter
Flrat &T
Brooklyn
Martes
Ebi
Lopsy
Sappho
Los
Calumet
Ney
Fastseiac
Gare
Madison Square Com. Co
Rowley & Snow's
Will
Chicago Livestock Market
Siena
Guy
We Ie
Salen
Seber
Henry
Baerem
Hoowias
Tagiete
Geena
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