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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
8
Over 200 attendees gathered at Mitchell county city hall for the first reunion of old settlers. The event featured tributes and remembrances of pioneer days, with Troté’s band providing music and brief speeches recalling early county life.
Stephen Van Beery of the Loup was brought in from Media today after being found wandering a mile east of Le Limp and described as partially demented. He had earlier traveled to Ottawa and tried to buy a ticket at Pacific depot for Lawrence, then sought shelter from the storm at a private house before being taken in.
The annual convention of the Barberas Church synod meets in Hutchinson with the Woman's Home and Pureien Missionary society holding its eighteenth annual event at the Live Lutheran church before synod proceedings. Officers include Rev JF Sitert treasurer J B Brewers Abilene statistician and historian Rev J B McAfee Topeka trustees. The synod covers 23 churches with 2521 members and oversees Island College and the Western Theological Seminary at Atchison.
Captain McGinley of Company EL Twenty second Kansas led a squad to town to search pawnshops for government property. He recovered six blankets four guns and one oversack. No suit was necessary in his effort to reclaim the items.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a situation where a proprietor or shop owner considers rights in Patna and the potential for redress if no remedy exists. The text mentions United States officers and authority to intervene, with a focus on legal or military oversight and remedies.
A large number of Hope citizens attended district court to contest a Vacat action affecting part of Gravier's addition. The court vacated the portion and it becomes farm land. The mill on the addition was not included in the vacated area, affecting valuation.
Lawrence October 2 The old Barker schoolhouse roof is being replaced on the 614 foundation after thirty five years of use A new structure is ready for classes starting next Monday Dr Barker who donated land and funds promised to preach the first sermon in the new church house Abdena Teachers See Omaha Abfiens Get The school board grants a three day vacation for teachers and students due to the excursion to Omaha Union Pacific carried many teachers and pupils to the event
In Jacksonville Florida on October 1 Colonel Tay ir of the Fourth Virginia sentment testified before the war investigating committee. He stated no complaints or intent to obstruct any government department and claimed awareness of necessary measures. Lieutenant Straw acting commissary of the Third Brasks noted general character of supplies with occasional complaints from men. Colonel Burns regiment described as having a sound supply chain. Colonel W. J. Arran asked to be excused from testifying and asserted no agenda. Governor Fraser supported the request as the committee pressed for further statements.
Tomorrow afternoon and evening Hout's A Bunch of Heys comes to Crawford theater with a 15 cent child and 25 cent adult price. The St Louis Republic notes the play that helped Charles Hart gain fame and praises Ada Frankie Ada Bothoer and others in strong performances. The program includes Leon Herrmann magical feats plus Adelaide Kerrmans dances and Adelaide Herrr in Night in Japan with Koreans Jevanese costume and Hermann collaborations, promising a varied entertainment lineup.
From Dan Case and Don H. Cage a letter discusses Miss Rose a Hawaiian of a better type and how Hawaiians will be seen by Americans. It notes some expect social elevation while others fear being looked down upon by their own. a sensational jewelry theft is mentioned without specifics or resolution.
Fragmentary text mentions bears and fire with garbled names and phrases. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations available to form a factual summary.
A garbled Topeka newspaper page mentions court matters, police, elections, weddings, and community events. It notes political activity, school and university notes, faith groups, and local commerce, with scattered names and places like Topeka, Brown County, Manhattan, and Ol. The mix reads as a late-breaking patchwork of notices and chatter from public life.
Topeka readers are urged to help mothers by using Morrow's Kid-ne-oids yellow tablets claimed to cure nightly bed wetting linked to weak kidneys. A testimonial from Mrs Hewitt of Wilson avenue and Tenth Street says her six year old Gracie improved after using the remedy. Also advertised is Morrow's Liver-Lax for constipation, both sold by druggists and Swift & Holley's rug store.
The Civil Service Commission issues a circular to 700 examiner boards nationwide. It reiterates executive instructions from July 14 153 and warns classified service personnel to avoid political conventions or committee work to preserve merit and nonpartisanship.
A fragmentary note hints that civic activity is sufficient to break up or reduce misuse by representative actions. It implies that public engagement strengthens societal function and limits harmful behavior by the people.
Rumor says the court of inquiry found against Captain Towers and favoring Captain Watson of the Twentieth Kansas regiment. Findings reportedly sent to Washington.
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