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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1894

Page

5

Charowhas Raid Charge Liquor Sale Ends Parrot Laughs

Louis Charowhas of Eastside Rania Avenue is charged after a raid by Justice Party official Cunatade Williams and Deputy Sheriff Tom De Wilkerson finds two bottles of beer and a jug of whisky. He claims he never sold liquor as a parrot and the peanut stand keepers were present while authorities questioned him. Bond set at 800 dollars, he remains free as the case proceeds in Justicia Furry's court.

Louis Charowhas Rania Avenue Seventh Eighth Cunatade Williams Justice Party Tom and de Wilkerson Louws Louis Looy Lisia Justicia Furry's Court PLL Boasbrake Justice Court Furry Justice Furry Louis A Bis Parrot

New Corporations Chartered In Several States

A rush of filings with the secretary of state lists several new corporations. Kansas City Traction Company is organized in Kansas City Kansas with directors including Bad 8 Coles and W. J. Smith. South Fork Irrigation Company is set for Ulysses Grant County with W. E. Hutchinson and J. M. Elwood among directors. Additional charters cover West Non 27 in Manhattan Riley County with leaders including FE Alles and KH J. Berkley. The Joy Creek Church of Christ is organized with trustees J. cker and G. T. Thompson. The University of Kansas City Kansas is named with a long slate of directors and trustees from multiple cities.

Kansas City Traction Company Kansas City Kun Capitol Stock Coles H Brooklyn W. J. Smith W. i. Lucas As City C. W. Trickett Hutchine F. Hutchins South Fork Irrigration Company Ulysses Grant County Capital Stock W. E. Hutchinson Ulysses J. M. Elwood DE Nicholson TEL Ferris L. & Main Zunville West Non G. Manhattan Riley County Alles J. Berkley A. P. McGrew Charles Griffith University of Kansas City Kanena J. Heintz Pittemare Chiek LW. Keplinger Och. BuJobs Geo H Miller C.H. Chapin Anester Bullock Davis C L. Mages Pi Pa Geo Smith Sc Louis Meyers Beaver Fails Tagg Baltimore W. BK Yao Sandt Fink Springdale Wichita C. S Bradley Neb

Disorder at Western Temperance Union meeting over Gougar

At Indianapolis the Western Christian Temperance Union closed amid chaos as Helen M Gougar dominated debate. A delegate attempted to remove her from the stage while the president restored order. The convention planned to form one thousand anti cigarette leagues in Indiana this year.

Indianapolis Western Christian Temperance Union Helen M. Gougar Committee On Resolu Mra Gougar Helen Rmang Lodiana

Topeka Real Estate Moves Upward Amid Growing Purchases

Real estate activity in Topeka shows increasing purchases by individuals and investors rather than speculators. Notable sales include United States District Judge C. G. Foster buying Rowley Bros. corner property for 20000 and J B Bartholomew selling 606 Hascekay avenue for 15000 to Mr Rigby who plans a new building. Additional deals span multiple parcels along Topeka avenue and Sixth street with buyers like J Devlin and J A Ranney, while farm property trades reflect renewed demand from bona fide settlers. Local brokers report rising confidence, with farm sales near Dover and Watson and interest from buyers across Indiana Ohio Illinois and North Carolina. Rental demand remains strong amid scarce desirable properties.

Topeka Rowley Bros Sixth Street Kansas Avenue United States C. G. Foster Rowley Topeka Avenue J. A. Ranney Yue T. A. Thompson KL Cofran Corran W. Parks North Topeka John D. McMichael West Sixth Street Parka Barges Dover T Bowman Watson OQ. M. Whitlow K. E Taylor Kansas Lia J. B Bartholomew T. E. Bowman & Co Pennsylvania Kansas Wood Ross & Co Ince Sheriff Sales SM. Wood Iadiana Ohio Illinois North Carolina

Burglar thwarted at Wilkesharre Postoffice in Pa

Two men hid inside the Wilkesharre Pennsylvania post office attempted a morning robbery. Clerk Lewis Garney faced a revolver and cried for help as the thief fled upon alarm. Frank Charles was later arrested on suspicion. The incident occurred in the heart of the city during early hours.

Wilkesharre Postoffice Whkesharre Sten Lewis Garney Glals Room Frank Charles Garney Wancextos Elizebeth Fairfax Gaines Warregton Thomas Smith New Mexico

Youths and Officials Mix In Rough Atchison Rollup

A compact look at Atchison and nearby notes from the day’s pages. State Auditor Van Prather improves in health while James A. Trootan addressed a crowd in Atchison last night. Merchants National Bank’s director De Reid Alexander noted. bank operations paused for his funeral. The county auditor’s report passed county commissioners and a Republican Flambeau club formed near Lowman Hill. A fire at 614 Polk street caused a lamp explosion. Damanse and Heautig named in the incident. The state agricultural board released a 200 page quarterly report on wheat as animal feed. A 10 year old boy, Frank Welch, suffered a cheek bite from a buckled horse bite. law actions pursued against Huckman Wiley.

van Prather James A. Trootan Atchison Santa Fe General de Reid Alexander Merchants’ National Bank Ew Court House Alexander Woman's Progressive Political League East Eigth Street Breidenthal Bank of Lewelling Ruth Nash Dream Corps F Lambeau Club Lowman Hill Morrill Topeka Board of Police Commissioners Coburn State Board of Agriculture Hussian Thistle Atchison County Muscotah Lawrece Uctraws University Supreme Court Frank Welch Arebiast van Buren Street Huckman Wiley

Fashionable wedding by Edna Lakin and Dr. W N West in Grave Cathedral

A stylish social event last night witnessed the marriage of Miss Edna Lakin daughter of Mrs. E A Belcher and Dr. W N West at Grave Cathedral. The ceremony featured an Episcopal ring service, traditional processions, and floral church decorations with bridesmaids in white muslin and nile green gowns.

Grave Cathedral Witnoss Edna Lakin E. A. Belcher W. N. West Campbell Lohengrin John Posten Franco Littefield Rosamund Horton Bessie Gibson Mary Colwell Theresa Russington Halph Petersun Frank Clark Charles Thomas Fred Kingsley Bonor Dean Coilwell Dean Millspaucu Rosdington Ollie Grese Ivery

Wedding Attended by Many in Topeka Community

A detailed report describes a Topeka wedding with a satin bow gown and high chiffon collar, guests arriving from Colorado Springs Kansas City and Lawrence, and a reception at the bride’s home on Topeka avenue. Numerous out‑of‑town visitors joined local dignitaries and a thimble party followed by further social events and notes on travels and visits.

West Topeka Avenue Dean Colwell Mary Colorado Springs Eli Lewis Kansas City Albert Flintham Lawrence Samuel Lakin Bloomfield Veale Geo. W. Veale Geo. Veale, Jr Quincy Street Fannie Woodard Atchison Redden Davis J. P. Griswold J. Weiss J. B ‘Iattes Iedy North Topeke Byers Springs Ibis Gvon Albert Bradhury City Lod Sam Hindunes Fok Crown Dajiehior W. C. Stephenso Aedee Olathetas Naomi Peacock Daugute Gornolia Hila Tor San Antonio Austin Tex Chea Colville Mi Vero O B. P. Culvilia J.B. Jotanon Bia A Williams Ville John Martin Clara Francis Aviony Mier Ruth Vinewood Duat Johnson Wm. Higgins Hernbelner St. Lowle Gen. H. Evans Pialdean Club Tumerrey Ag Mrn Furtian Baker Mise Smith Lust Aati Fordyce Car Jerrie Black Triesa Green Ss Claga Laubach Lewis Greenwood al Hulit T ‘Ok T. EF. Dennis Washisgtes J Ball Chas Elliot

Bonds Hang Fire In Galveston Texas Railway Bond Issue

The Gulf and State Railway of Texas faces delays as commissioners and agents debate the sale of bonds. Attorney Gatvmen, representing the road, seeks assurances and disclosures before approving bond proceeds. Public notice indicates bonds to be issued once investigations finalize and locations of proceeds are identified.

Fred Clase

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