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Lace Curtain Ends 482 pieces offered as specials with less than half prick, emphasizes value customers must view to appreciate.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1894
Page
5
Changes in Kansas Town Names Spark Outcry Across State
Readers protest post office orders to consolidate Kansas town names into single words. El Dorado becomes El dorado, Chalk becomes Chalk, Doniphan shifts to Orr, and other towns face similar truncations. Citizens fear loss of history and local identity as officials justify the move for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Post Office Department
Kansas
el Dorado
Goa
Biscell
Eldorado
Clay Center
Fort Scott
Pittsburgh
Crawford County
Wiliamabuargh
Morrow Station
Washington County
Morrowville
Wabsunsee
Doniphan
Orr
Atchison
Glick
Big Springs
Clear Water
Sedgwick County
Clearwater
Glen Grouse
Cow
Maple Hill
Death of T. V. Baker Brother of F P and Gideon Baker
T Baker of Comstocks New York died at home. He spent most of his life in railroad traffic and headed all railroad interests of the Delaware Hudson Canal Co. He resigned due to age. Survived by brothers F P Baker Gideon Baker and George Millard. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon. F P and Gideon plan to attend if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. PF
Gideon Baker
Comstocks
New York
Gideon D
F. P. Baker
Y. Baker
Athin
V. Baker
Bialeat
Delaware & Hudson Canal Co
Canada
Baker
Mra . C. Baker
Pure Water for Olathe Deaf and Dumb Institution
A state board of charities committee led by N M Hinshaw and M A Householder visited Topeka to inspect the new water plant for the deaf and dumb institution at Olathe. A 30 by 30 foot well was completed and will supply water from the pond that had long caused shortages. The city had funded the pond since water issues arose, with Hinshaw stating the pond water had the consistency of molasses for thirteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaf and Dumb
N. M. Hinshaw
State Board of Charities
Olathe Institution
Hinshaw
Olathe
Holliday at Law School in Lawrence activity mentioned
Charles Ke Holliday Jr a law student at the University of Kansas Law School in Lawrence attends lectures and returns to Topeka, where supporters say he seeks a federal appointment under President Cleveland. Buck Sawyer, a local man, is jailed after a disturbance in a barn. he pleads guilty and pays a $10 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles KE. Holliday, Jr
State University
Mr. Holliday
Holliday
Lawrence
University Law
Topeka
Legation
Cleveland
Buck Sawyer
Fourth
Fifth
Nick
Gish
Buck
Id Codruff
Sawyer
Enterprise Company restrained from manufacturing beaders
Judge Foster issued a temporary injunction against J B Etraam Machine Company of Enterprise to stop wheat beaders production while patent disputes with the original patentees unfold. The case centers on rights to manufacture beaders bought for one year amid differences with the patentees. The matter remains before the United States court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Foster
J. B Etraam Machine Company
Jan We
United States
Esraam Company
Wilson
Artz Wins Writ Free Man In Habeas Corpus Case
El Arts, Shawase county attorney and agitator, secured a writ of habeas corpus for Charlies Williams in Justice Grover's court. Williams faced horse theft charges from Finch's livery. Williams released after Judge Hazen signed the writ. Fixing the Sixth Street Bridge workflow continues with repairs to planks and pavement. The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. shifts grand opening to Monday October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaff
EL & Arts
Shawase County
Charlies Williams Ia
Grover
Finch
North Topeka
Wil Hama
Geoma Artz
Judge Hazen
Wiliams
Prather Illness Report in State Ledger Notes
The Auditor of State Kerloin Prather is seriously ill after weeks of illness. Doctors H A Dykes and J C Newlintock report a severe hernia and kidney trouble affecting his overall health. A transportation line advertises St Louis round trip at $9.50 with tickets on sale September 24 through October 6 and a return by October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerloin
van B. Prather
H. A. Dykes
State Board of Health
J. C. Newlintock
Prather
Reute
St. Louis
Return
Vale
Mr Gleed In England Reviews Kansas Irrigation Ditches
Mr Gleed, attorney for a London syndicate holding major stock in western Kansas irrigation ditches, travels to London for a full investigation. His bi monthly reports in the summer will influence English investment in further irrigation schemes and may favor continued funding though possibly limiting to windmill proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
England
R. Gleed
London
Kanéua
Glead
Kansan
High School Contract Profits Claim by Bowers & Martineau
P Mertineau of Bowers and Martineau, high school contractors, told a Journal reporter they made money on the contract while others predicted losses. He said the bid was about 46200, nearly 5000 lower than rivals, and that all bills were paid with a small margin left. The firm insists specifications were followed and materials used as called for by the architect.
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Bowers & Martiunat Sdy
P. Mertineau
Bowers & Martineat
Jotmwan
Ife
Isas Agitisoka
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F. ©. Baker
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J. R Madison
Kansas Avenue M. E
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Hank
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
MR. Prather
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