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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1903

Page

6

Grape-Nuts Proclaimed Safe for Stomachs in Tests

Statement asserts Grape-Nuts food can be easily digested and provides complete nourishment, citing hundreds of confirmed cases.

Police Jottings: Negroes With Records Arrested Right and Left

Police report a string of arrests amid suspicions and street incidents. Suspects include Arnie Mitchell Callie Rounding Up Suspects George Buckner Hayt Weatherly and others. White women visiting Black prisoners face charges, while Mrs Thorpe handles a drunken woman. A jail visit list includes notable local figures. A youth receives police guidance and a Booneville return plan forms. Maud MacDonald pleads guilty to reduced charges after an assault case. An identified drunk woman named Mrs Anna Anderson faces proceedings for nervous drunkenness.

Two More Bodies Found in Floodfield Near Belvidere

Two more flood victims were found today in a field near Belvidere New Jersey as the disaster's toll grows. In Paterson the floodwaters are dropping with no new damage feared. about 1000 homeless are being cared for by relief efforts. It will take days before many can return home as devastation remains. In New York the Erie main line between Jersey City and Suffern is open and traffic on other lines returns to near normal after flood disruption.

Belvidere N. J Paterson Relet New York Erie Railroad Jersey City Suffern

Sixth Avenues House Completion Without Contract

County commissioners argue over who should supervise finishing 1,200 feet of macadam on West Sixth avenue. They plan to complete the road without a formal contract, but none wish to supervise. Ramsey & Ramsey previously bid 38½ cents per square yard. other bids were not accepted.

Sixth Avenue Haynes North Topeka Rochesteremetery Ramsey & Ramsey Seth Jaying

Road macadam project proceeds with donated stone

The text states that men may be employed at the macadam yard for about four cents per square yard. Stone for macadam is secured from Martin's Hill and donated by A. H. Bates who oversees the property. Commissioners aim to complete the road in a few weeks after the contract was let and work began.

Ee Yard Sean Macadan Martin A. H. Bates

Grist of Divorces in Judge Hazen’s Court

Judge Hazen grants rapid divorces in Topeka district court as couples tell of abandonment and force. Anna Engle and Frank Engle move apart. Alfie and John Hatcher divorce after a gun threat. Jesse Scott and Amanda Scott separate over late nights. Maggie and Danis Haley and Maggie Bailey cases conclude with custody and conduct claims.

Sap Nile Hazen Hasen Anna L. Engle Frank M. Engle Jesse Scott Amanda Scott Haxen E. L. Bailey Maggie Bailey Maggie Elizabeth Haley Danis S. Haley

North Topera Notices and Local Updates

North Topera column lists local shopping, people visiting from Silver Lake and Lawrence, and town news. Items include changes at New Era Dept Store, framing services, dress and union suits sale, patients in First ward, and residents visiting kin in Kansas City and Omaha. Also notes a new photographer at Courtney’s gallery and post office stove woes.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Ralph Judkin B. J. Judkin Stewart Henry Lawrence Indies Union NEW Era Dept Ethel Vik Quincy Kious Streets Independent Telephone Office W. C. Steele Charles Alexander Larkin Steele Baker Monroe Groshong Burbank Cal Ohio Hesson Hamilton Roy Heinzman The State University Heioxzman Z. Heinzman Quincy Street Z. J. Nichols Misa Lelah McAfee Kansas City Nichols Reamer Billard T. F. Seymour van Buren Street Omaha Neb Myrtle Seymour Onmha North Side Clara Endres Butler C. B. Beveridge Beveridge Topeka Kate Buechner West Gordon Street John F. Strickrott Courtney North Kansan J Avenue KE. B. Fadner Duprie Northside

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Gains Popularity

Acquaintances note Chamberlains Cough Remedy widely praised for curing colds and preventing progression to pneumonia. It offers safe relief for croup and whooping cough without opiates, suitable for babies and adults, and remains pleasant to take. Sold by all druggists with strong local demand.

Esther Highty

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