Topeka State Journal was published in Topkea, KS. Here are family death notices and obituaries:
Topeka State Journal (Topkea, KS) published Jan. 31, 1905, page 7:
Orsemus Douglas (1818 - 1905)
"Old Lyon County Settler
Emporia, Kan., Jan 31 - Orsemus Douglass died here, aged 87 years. Mr. Douglas was one of the oldest settlers of Lyon county. He was a contractor and built the Jay block, the oldest business building now standing in Emporia. He leaves four children."