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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1895

Page

5

Rock Island official Hitt leaves Topeka for Chicago

A. J. Hitt Rock Island railroad general superintendent departs with his family for Chicago to reside near him. In Topeka yesterday he discussed the road’s progress, noting improvements and ongoing projects while praising Topeka and its people.

Railrond A. J. Hitt Rock Island Rad Chicago Ose Hitt Topska Hie Firmute Donot Aml Jovnyat Ada Exhet Topeka Goul Rock Talends Gite Rock Island Road Coustey Willie Rece Tim Ranexs Permandot Wirewares Trom Atone Te Reagas Ue Hoes Island Su Kasides Hite Hin Currie Sir Jutios Military Academy Titt Suis City

County full of steers tied to feed on corn crop

A large number of cattle will be fattened near Topeka this winter with stockmen drawing in cattle from other areas. At North Topeka stockyards auction today June Ashbaugh sells 400 head of cattle from various herds, including calves and yearlings, marking a rare sale in Topeka.

Amonr Sante Fe Exra Topeka Colfe Room Sante Fatin Snay Groner Ym.ca Frey Santa Fe Kansas Cybeil Ovinber North Topeka Juin Ashbaugh Rai

Lawsuit Over 200 Dollar Note Leads to District Action

Dr A B McCordy and Frank Thomas faced a civil suit in district court after Thomas presented a 200 dollar note due December 1 and demanded payment within 48 hours. The doctor seeks 445 55 with interest and costs, claiming expenses from horse dealing for Thomas. Whaley and Prescott confrontation noted in Justice Furry court with Whaley fined 17 dollars including 7 dollars costs. Mrs Lucia O Caso represented Whaley.

A. B. McCordy Frank Thomas Thomas District Court Thomas Heany Thom

Oyster bed discovery near Martin's Win west of the city

Reported by Meath and D C Nellie, laymen claim a fossil oyster bed four miles west of the city. They describe shells and large stone beds, suggesting glacial deposition and prehistoric oyster activity. Investigations found shells shaped like oysters, some large, with theories of ice movement and stranded beds.

Meath D.C Nellie Tia H. A. Heath Martin's Ian Mr. Nellis Mr. Hoth Anarmini Neilly Martin

Liquor Sales Report Shows No Increase in September

Probate Judge Wood reports September liquor sales unchanged from last year. The table lists Swift Day and numerous retailers with proceeds totaling 973.2 dollars. Disbursements include Swift, Armind & Son, Klingaman Feith Wallace, and others with varying shares, while multiple individual names appear in the distribution.

Wood Maleate Equiires

Johnson in Topeka Ties to Express Firm Returns Home

Mr. Johnson, connected with the United States Express Company, arrived in Topeka today. He is a cousin of the late J. K. Johnson, once superintendent of the United States and Pacific Express, and many friends in Topeka are eager to hear he plans to stay here. Wall G. Johnson accompanies him.

C. Johuslon Luied States Express Topesa G Guaifee Johsaion J Kira Jolasion United States PacAd Express Wall G. Jannaton

State House Notes from Kansas City

Governor Troutman to speak in Kansas City on October 2. State treasury showed 208817.70 at the close of September. Bib W. W. Dennison appointed government agent for deceased soldiers graves headlines. Workmen prep lime and white coats for plastering new portion of the sit house. State Historical Society officer FG Adams collects biographies of mayors. Inspectors Brown audited Kansas mines. two remain to be visited. State school fund commissioners bought bonds totaling 14550 for permanent school fund last month.

W. W. Dennison Lodge FG Adams The State Historical Society Lopeka State Lnoapectae Beauert Brown Kansas Die Atate School Fund Scowl

Eucharist Congress Opens Amid Ceremonial Splendor

The Eucharist congress of the Catholic Church opened at St Patrick's Church in Scarietta with pontifical high Masses led by Cardinal Gibbons and archbishops. Hundreds witnessed illuminated marble surroundings, a purple canopy throne for the dissent delegate, and a scarlet canopy for the cardinal. Also noted is the W C A Physical Culture class led by Miss Te Gertrude Russell, starting Wednesday in the Masonic Building with lessons priced at two dollars for nine months.

Opn Spbindar Gertrude Russell Masonic Building Courar

Hotel Desk Encounter Sparks Comic Card Game

A hotel scene unfolds with a guest testing the diamond clerk’s wit over room rates, humor, and a dare, ending in a playful clash about price and etiquette. A string of journalistic snippets follows, including sketches of comic dialogues and oddities from contemporary publications.

Onyx Tanderlain Em Poyed Waterloo Guardian of the Keys

Death toll climbs in diphtheria outbreak in city streets

A surge in diphtheria deaths pushes the city tally to eleven as more families face quarantine. The latest cases include B McBroom’s child at 421 Leland street and members of the Hullin green family at 610 West Fourth street. Quarantine and fumigation are underway amid warnings from doctors that the illness is serious and spreading.

B McBroom Leland Street Moother Hullingreen West Fourth Board of Health North Quincy Hym Jaitn Mama Ieree Patop Lome Lawrences

The Star Grocery Store Ad Lists Varied Goods and Prices

An extensive ad for The Star Grocery markets various food staples and household items with promotional enthusiasm. It highlights sugar, flour, canned meats, coffee, rice, evaporated fruit, syrups, baking supplies, matches, starch, salt, and other essentials, implying rising patronage and satisfaction guaranteed with every order.

Editor G Wood Drowns The Take At Diversey

G Wood editor of the Dry tinj washed from the Take at Diversey and drowned two weeks ago. He was recovered at Stevusville Mick after disappearing during Gaabers difficulties. The report notes wool production did not rise last year and sheep are being raised for weed as well as wool amid high costs.

G. Wood Drytinj Diversey Shoot Stevsusville Wood State Department United States Bigelow Bowen

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