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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1902

Page

15

George W Smith Named Assistant Superintendent of Machinery

George W. Smith, longtime Santa Fe master mechanic with coastlines duties, arrived in Topeka with family and will serve as assistant Superintendent of Machinery for the Tr ible Central, overseeing locomotives shops and care. He previously held posts at Waterloo Iowa and in other Santa Fe divisions. He begins duties at once and expects travel.

George W. Smith Santa Fe Coastines San Bernardino Cal Smith Chicago Tribole Central Renshaw The Waterloo Iowa

Wood and Dickinson Real Estate Firm Formed in Topeka

D. J. Dickinson a former Third ward councilman partners with Boot Weed to establish Wood and Dickinson. Bir Wood, a Topeka real estate veteran of sixteen years, joins Dickinson who recently moved from groceries to business. The firm aims to prosper.

D. J. Dickinson Third Ward Boot. Weed Wood & Dickinson Wood Baren Topeka Dickineon

Rheumatism Cured in a Day Mystic Cure

An advertised remedy claims to cure rheumatism in 1 to 3 days using a system called Pefnas lea blown Ingatericue. The sale note asserts immediate relief of pain and swelling with the first use, priced at 41.00, offered by Kuchey & Snow in Kansas.

Kuchey & Snow Sign Kansas Topeka Dean Aten. M. Burnett West Second Street Rowley & Bron Fonter Miibars Co Buffaln W.Y United States

National irrigation questio n debate focuses on unity and start

Thomas F. Walsh, president of the National Irrigation Congress, arrives in Denver to preside at the Colorado Springs session. He urges unity against sectionalism, advocates keeping arid land reclamation a national issue, and stresses selecting early reservoir sites. He also calls attention to rural improvement and pride in homesteads as the movement begins.

Jonallam Denver Col Thomas F. Walsh National Irrigation Congress Congress Colorado Springs Resabi Kent

Guenther Joins Topeka Turnverein Instructors Staff

E W Guenther arrives from St Louis to take post as instructor in physical culture at the Topeka Turnverein with his family to follow next week. Details of class schedules include Gittens for ages to 16 on Tue and Fri 4 15 to 5 30 p m Loys for ages 6 to 38 on Mon and Thu 5 15 to 5 30 p m Junior ages 11 to 18 on Mon and Thu 7 45 to 9 p m Men ages 18 to 30 on Tue and Fri 8 to 10 p m Ladies over 16 on Saturday until 9 p m Senior over 30 on Mon 5 to 10 p m with fencing class Thu 9 to 10 p m.

E. W. Guenther Monany Vanes Saar Uaepome Seer George Buretart Topeka Athletic Association Unincorporated Christ Hospital Tree County Wakarusa First Methodist Church Toneka Medic Haskell Indians Washburn Field Topeka St. Mary's St. Marys Joseph Bristow Warmaster General Washington J. L. Dayhoff Miss Lamy W. C.A Andrew Smith Bank of Bennington Kan Margaret Hill McCarter Ed Howe Bob Burdett S. T. Pringle Burlingame Osage County Turnverein Agnes Voegle Dr. Mettatt John Coyne Gamma Sigma Literary Society Washburn College Wilson Kansas Shawnes Lawrence McCook Ninde Chautauqua Circle M. EB Miss Carter W. CA Athletic Association Potwin Auburndale Sunt Patton Mr. Patton Myrtle M. Lewis Shiriy E. Lewis Lewes North Topeka Washington, D. C Rock Island Santa Fe Z.W. Finnett Santa Ey Finewell Talter Eddrewees Alan Beertart Membern Erties

All American baseball team to tour coast and Hawaii

Followers in Topeka cheer the All-American baseball combination. The 22 man squad, led by Napoleon La Jobe on the American league side and La Jole on the island team, will play a series en route to the Pacific coast and Honolulu. Season opened at Louisville. game set for Washturn field October 7.

Washturn Field

Berber Tribes Submit to Moroccan Government

Dispatches from Fez report Berber tribes fully submitted to the Moroccan government. They will pay fines, return property, compensate villages burned, and accept further punishment from the sultan. The note reflects a swift resolution following rebellion in the region.

New York Fez the Times

Fire in Hamlin destroys business district in Hemith area

A fire in Hamlin near Hemith, west of Hiawatha Kansas, burned the business portion of a town area along the Grand Talkei road. Fire officials estimated heavy losses with possible insurance coverage under review.

Hamlin Hiawatha Kan Hemith

Mehl's Trial Looms Over Washburn Star's Eligibility

Washburn captain Omar Mehl faces possible disbarment from college athletics over alleged professionalism with Manhattan semi pro teams last summer. Ottawa challenges his right to play citing prior football with Manhattan Agricultural College. Washburn officials, including Prof. Hurshbarger, await referee verdict. meanwhile Haynes and Gu continue to face eligibility questions. Aguas Calientes posting for A. W. Smith shifts to Mexican Central project leadership after 16 years at Santa Fe.

Omar Mehl Washburn Manhattan W. A. Hurshbarger Washburn Athletic Board Kansas Missouri Mar Mehl Ottawa Manhattan Agricultural College Clar Ment Haynes Tse Mexican Central A. W. Smith Topeka Ben Johnson Aguas Calientes Mexico Smith Santa Fe Pittsburg Kansas ‘State Suricultural College Aguas Callen~tes San Luis Potosi

True Armor Proper Food Defends Against Disease

An assayer and chemist in Rosita demonstrates that Grape-Nuts food acts as a "true armor" against aging and disease. He reports losing indigestion after a year and a half, gaining 18 pounds in a year, and feeling 20 years younger. He promotes Grape-Nuts for fieldwork, expeditions, and as a compact, ready-to-use meal with condensed milk and sugar.

Rosita Cole C. Whisten

Topeka News Roundup Highlights Local Events

The Topeka area reports a busy scene with updates on the Topeka Athletic Association meeting, Y M C A activities, and W C T U gathering. Local sports include Washburn football plans and a Haskell Indians clash. farmers report potato prices and wet weather impacts on sidewalk work.

Topeka to vote on lodges assessment and civil service odds

Fall vote to decide whether to raise assessments across lodges with aim to avoid future rate changes. Reports of a Fort Riley incident and a Topeka flower expert tip clash with notices on post office clerk exams, library officers, bids for Osage City coal, and a dramatic lineup for The Hottest Coon in Dias. Lost River and A Millionaire Tramp are slated for New Crawford theater as upcoming dramatic events.

Topeka KN. G Fort Riley Topeka Post Office Federal Leroy Powell Board of Examiners Kansas Library Association Emporia Carrie MM. Watson Lawrence James L. King J. N. Wilkinson Julia M. King Ottawa Zu Adams Toveka Syrena McKee Leavenworth Osise City Committee On Public Buildings Southwestern Fuel Company Department of Crawford Theater Black Cart Ed Johnson Indiana Lost River Valley Joseph Arthur Lost River West Haden Springs Tollgate Tull Crawford

Elmer Walters Production at New Crasgford Next Wednesday

Surprises mark the upcoming show as Elmer Walters production will be staged at the New Crasgford next Wednesday, promising unusual entertainment for local audiences.

Elmer Walters Crasgford

Invincibles Fall in Three Games in Bowling Tourney

Smith's team the Invincibles were swept in a three game set on tire alleys. Barnante Crownn smothered Andrew Stith's squad as the supposed crack team, with a margin of pins. Final scores show Invincibles unable to secure a win in any game.

Invincibles Barnante Andrew Stith Totni Smith Ritette Barnum Marine Stewart Bariak

Ban a Ten Penny Nail Through His Hand

A garbled account describes an injury incident at Three Mile Bay where a person named XY opened a box and a ten penny nail pierced the hand. Mund quickly applied a Chamberlan pin to the wound, easing pain, while others assisted as the patient suffered injuries and sought relief.

J. C. Mount Three Mile Bay Chamberlan All Arte

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