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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1899

Page

7

Snot Cash Grocery Ad Promises Low Saturday Prices

Snot Cash Grocery at 108 E. 6th St. run by J. F. Glick lists Saturday prices seen as cheaper than wholesale. The ad promotes orders left with the Spot, featuring items like Evaporated fruits, prunes, raisins, canned goods, coffee, soaps, baking powders, and other pantry staples with unit prices, highlighting value and broad selections.

Snot Cash Grocery E. 6Th St J. F. Glick Cash Grocery

TOPEKA Society Promotes Soldier Entertainment Plan

Club women in Topeka organize a program to entertain soldiers. One hundred fifty young women will serve as waiters, supporting morale and camp recreation efforts.

Banquet Committees Named to Oversee Arrangements

The executive board of the federation of clubs met at the president’s home to plan a reception for the twentieth. A central committee chaired by Mrs A J Horton was formed to coordinate general arrangements. Twelve ladies were assigned to wait at the tables, with a total of one hundred fifty waitresses provided by the clubs, each in a red white and blue cap and white apron. Mrs A T H Thompson resigned as president of the City Federation as she departs for Philadelphia for the winter, a loss the federation regrets given her long service. A new dancing club formed by West Side youths was organized with officers led by Earl McFarland.

C li Eeeration of Tl Shempaon Zor Treentieth Lndies Mra A. JH. Horton Mra J.C. Holland Mra. Gee. Hale Federation Land J. Drew J.T Lovewell Nlp Garretson C. A. Fellows W. A. Johnston J. W. Newers Robert Steele Bits MM. Hojo Mes J. K. Hudson A. TH. Thompson City Federation Philadelphia Thompson West Aide Harry Wyby Harmory Hell Superbus Earl McFarland Harry Higby Arthur McClintock Harley Heinman Terrence Holiday

Local Society Notes Mention Visits and Winter Plans

Miss Logan of McFarland visited the city with her sister Mrs Chvier. Miss Lurie Creston of Denver spent Wednesday and Thursday in To-Pek with relatives before continuing to Kansas City to study music this winter.

Jewsie Morse Kansas City Mra Lurie Creston Denver, Col To- Pek

Political upheaval feared if court blocks regent ousters

Republicans fear loss of control of the state Agricultural College board of regents to Populists. Writs of ouster against two Republican members were ordered by the court of appeals after Holman and Limbecker actions. Judge Went filed for a Supreme Court appeal stay, with further proceedings possible. Republicans denounce Will and a socialist school, warning of deep GOP grief if the court refuses to sustain ouster actions.

Supreme Court Court of Appeals Regenta Board of Regents The Agricultural College Thomas £. Wil Limbecker Hoffman Mrs. St John Holman State Agricultural College Crenierine Will

Finance committee records a $4319 addition today

The finance committee reports the addition of 4319 to the list today, with items including 10.00 for Stephenson lil, 1.00 for Rowley & Snow, 10.90 for Topeka Coffees & Spice Mill, and 30.00 for Pitayailn, totaling 4319.00 and listing several small expenditures.

Lst Wot Stephenson Lil Rowley & Snow Topeka Coffees & Spice Mill al Pitayailn Whiting ‘Ga Echanen Gnsoos

Card of Thanks from Wiscombe Family for Mother’s Care

The family of Wiscombe express sincere thanks to friends who assisted during her illness and after her death, for their kindness and support.

Wiscombe

Merritt Finds Fault With Army Ordnance System

Washington October 18 Major General Wesley Merritt head of the department of the east at Governor's Island released a critical annual report. He denounces the artillery branch blaming the ordnance bureau for faulty guns and quarters while praising the engineer department for emplacements. He argues artillerymen have no voice in gun selections, contributing to unsatisfactory conditions.

Washington Wesley Merritt Department of the East Governor's Island United States War Department Ordnance Bureau Quartermaster's Department Merritt Jeff Engineer Department

The Twentieth Finance Telephoning Rush

The scene centers on a finance committee racing to raise ten thousand dollars in six days as October 20 looms. F H Crosby reports a telephone push and a tense exchange volleys with a wary chairman and Erastus urging immediate pledges from supporters to meet the deadline. The dialogue conveys urgency and community stake in completing the drive.

Horee Laush Crosby Erastus

No Action Taken At Topeka Home Forum Meeting

The Topeka Home Forum met last evening but lacked a quorum to transact business. Members discussed a dispute with the grand forum at Chi Axe, with treasurer J. O. Brintnall of Auburndale presenting public statements. He cited a third of the forum leaving for Hitler orders over rising assessments, while H. O. Austin, the local president, said he did not know of great dissatisfaction with the rate increases.

Home Forum Topeka Chi- Axe Inst Eventne J. O. Brintnall Auburndale Tok Imme Mrintrall H. O. Austin I. Ag

Internal strife delays insurance claim settlement in Topeka forum

The Topeka forum faced scrutiny over delayed payment of Mr Wilton's claim and potential loss of its charter. President notes slowness of the grand forum in approving assessments, auditors from Chicago arrived to settle the dispute, and a transfer to Knights and Ladies of Security was halted to avoid weakening the charter. The situation hinges on by law clauses allowing nine days after death proof before assessments, with payments typically taking five months.

Runi Grand Forum Wilton Order Knights and Ladies of Security Topeka Forum Tam

Washburn to meet Manhattan on Washburn grounds tomorrow

The Manhattan secular college football team travels to Washburn for a mid afternoon game. Washburn shows good form, with a full lineup listed including Carruth Stewart at center and Stahl at quarterback. Manhattan is less known but expected to contest strongly. no fake ending anticipated. Also notes about White Ribbon Special train carrying Women’s Christian Temperance Union members to Beattie for the national convention.

Manhattan Tural College Washburn Litte Carruth Stewart Ight Syard MelSichron Warsons White Bishop J. Hughes Hitchcock Banks Stahl Gramseys Gephart Willan Chicago Women's Christian Temperance Union Beattie National Convention of the Union

Cable Works Fire At Hastings Causes Large Loss

An explosion today ignited a fire at the Nacional Con trt and Cable works in Hastings. Loss is estimated at 125000 dollars. Also note Santa Fe Excursions on October 17 with round trip tickets to multiple states at one fare plus 200 dollars. See Santa Fe agents for details. Box Stationery, new styles, 10, a 2 can box. Bennett Book store.

Cable New York Nacional Contrt Hastings Joss Ia Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Santa Fé Bennett Book Store

North Topeka Society Notes Busy Busy Week

Local notes list forthcoming events and visits in North Topeka. Miss Daub visits Silver Lake, Mrs. Shoemaker of Horton visits, and Courtneys announce millinery openings. Residents moving, church activities scheduled, and railroad duties mentioned. Farmers and families travel to Hoboken and Denver, with social and church notices filling the column.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenus George Kuss Parsons The Christian Church Mary Daub Silver Lake M.D. Curry Kansas Avenue Pleasant Hill Churon T. W. Rudy Monroe Street Hoboken N.J George Mayer Laurent and Quincy Streets M. A. Mitchell Misa Hettie Albright Ottawa Baptist Church Convention E. H. Blungeres North Topeka Kansas City Lottie Morris Brooklyn N. Y Cincinnati National Convention of the Christian Church Wilson Guthrie O. T A. E Hodge Bradison J.B. Betts Chitlecce J. T Shirley French Colorado Springs Santa Fe J. C. Petro Frances MrPherson Tr Petro G. W. Petro Logan Street A. J. Berry Shady Nook Farm Parkhurst Central Avenue Hamrick Indiana Territory Texas Topeka Paper Company Hallie Glen Greencastle Courtney Lacey Tomoran

Months and was also the of her ates es Mr. Fred Lucey ut

Months and details appear garbled in the copy, leaving unclear person names events or places. The readable fragments do not establish a coherent news item to summarize reliably.

Fred Lucey

Ingleside Matron Miss Lucy Stoddard Dies

Miss Lucy Stoddard matron of Ingleside died suddenly this morning of heart failure after illness starting Wednesday. She was 60 and had served Ingleside for eleven years. Funeral from Ingleside at 3:30 led by Rev. L Blakesley.

Lucy Stoddard Gleside Ingledge Ingleattle

Hutchinson Gambler Receives Unconditional Pardon

Frank Kepping of Hutchinson is pardoned from the state penitentiary after two years’ imprisonment for a dice game and poker room operation under the Cubibison law. He returns to Hutchinson to seek work as governor papers found in his desk led to the pardon being issued.

Frank Kepping Hutchinson State Kepping San Francisco

Homeseekers Excursions Sell Round Trip Tickets

Homeseekers' excursions via Gantalo on October 27 list tickets to Oklahoma and Texas at four dollars round trip. Santa Fe agents handle sales and details.

Gantalo Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texan Santa Fe

Bird Canning Co Seeks 1900 Tomato Contract Meetings

Farmers urged by Bird Canning Company to discuss writing up season contracts for tomatoes for 1900. Meetings requested at one o'clock.

The Bird Canning Co

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