The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-03
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Topeka SPECIAL
A Pretty Portion Of Kansas.
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A Pretty Portion Of Kansas.
Lenora, June 3-The Topeka "Get
Acquainted" special is 5ourneyfne
through one of the prettiest portions
OF Kansas today. The rain Of Tuesday
made the country look green and fresh
and all Of the crops are in the best pos
pleasant in north central Kansas and
reports show that the receptions for the
local men were even more elaborate and
enthusiastic than Tuesday.
The trade trippers are in the best OF
spirits and are pleased with the gao
hand accorded them by the merchants
and farmers of Kansas. Thousands OF
people have seen the train and large
portion of the population OF all cities
and towns have turned out AT towns
OF a few hundred population nearly ev-
cry person met the boosters at the
depot today, attracted by the band, the
banners and the genial Topekans
1t Is a get acquainted special with
out any doubt. The Kansas business
men have taken much interest In the
knowing that the Topekans are max
ing no attempt to obtain local business
or use illegitimate business methods
In many towns today all business was
suspended while the special waited.
The arrival of the train in all OF the
The Topeka men noted especially on
the trip the prospects for wonderful
yield to the farmers In north central
Kansas. From reports from residents
along the Union Pacific and missouri
Pacific route, there was never better
outlook. Rains have been more plentiful
than in the eastern part Of the state
and all conditions seem to be right TOT
excellent crops. All of the farmers who
have met the visitors are wearing
wi a m
this year.
Big Meeting at BelOit.
Beloit. Kan, June 3.-The Topeka
special train arrived in Beloit short
" before o'clock last night. The
members of the party went directly
to a local hotel, and after supper
Marshalls gave a concert. Then they
in front of city building. A meeting
followed in the Beloit business mems
hall.
B. F. Bracken. president Of the as
ISOLATION, presided. John Stack. the
mayor, gave address of welcome. J.
formerly with state board Of control
Of Topeka, vice president Of the Be
lott Business Mems association, In
course of a speech said, Topeka Is a
very beautiful city, it has made some
wonderful strides" Among other
Mitchell, H. D. Driscon, George E.
Clark and H. H. Pugh of Topeka.
At 500 when train arrived at Be-
lott there was a big crowd at the
station. They ranged from old men
with flowing boards to infants in
arms. The band boys are doing great
work. Complimentary remarks about
the band have been numerous.
Senator J. e. Brewer, candidate for
lieutenant governor. boarded train at
Gaylord.
Crowd at Asherville.
Asherville, Kan, June 3.-The To-
peka special train arrived here late
Tuesday afternoon and spent ten min
utes at the depot. A large crowd
awaited the arrival OF the train and
the business men of Asherville met
the Topekans MarshalIs band played
a lively piece before the train pulled
out.
Two Hundred at Simpson.
Simpson, Kan, June 3-The special
train from the Topeka Commercial club
arrived in Simpson at 6:15 last night
and stayed here several minutes. Most
of the business men of Simpson were at
the train to meet the visitors. L.
F. Davidson was in charge at
Simpson. The crowd was estimated at
200.
Shock for Glasco Mayor.
Glasco. Kan. June 3.-Nearly every
one in Glasco, including many pretty
girls, cheered the Topeka Get Ac-
auainted" special as it entered the
Union Pacific depot Tuesday afternoon.
Marshalps band gave a short concert.
An electric battery. placed in a box
supposed to contain Commercial club
was presented to Mayor Lee
Noef. He enjoyed the joke-also the
shock.
Motor Car Ride at Delphos
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mobiles were lined up at the depot
when the Topeka train arrived Tuesday
afternoon. The visitors were given a
ride to the city park. where Marshalrs
band gave concert. An automobile
ride over the city was the feature of
the stop at Delphos. Among the auto
mobile owners who were present were |
w. A. Hale, B. D. James. c. B. |
Alpine. F. L. Haggart. Myron Rice. H.
B. Bourne. U. G. Albertson, w. W. |
Wiseman. John Richards. Eugene Robb.
Charles Adams, Roy Bellows. Joe Hur-
tig. M. Winnard. A. c. Waller. Mr.. !
r. c. Enscho. M. E. Fairchild |
and William Webster.
Senator Mcmillan at Minneapolis
Minneapolis. Kan, June 3.-Nearly 400
persons were at the Union Pacific depot |
here Tuesday when the Topeka spe-
cial train arrived. An address Of wei. /,
come was delivered by Senator Harry
J. Will Kelley. secretary Of A.,
the Topeka Commercial club, respond .
ed. Among those at the depot were
Senator Mcmillan. Sheriff johnson,
Mayor T. E. Hurley. A. r. Burton, !
club president, c. r.
Row Gafford and E. w. Wood !
ward
Bennington Turned Out.
Bennington. Kan. June 3.-Three
hundred citizens of Bennington were at
the depot when the Topeka boosters
special train arrived about o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. Marshalrs band
gave a short concert and the local bust !
ness men had an opportunity to shake |
hands with the Topekans.
Verdi Looked Good.
Verdi, Kan, June 3-Many OF the j