Marryings and social events in Topeka society
The Topeka World notes a quiet afternoon wedding of Miss Lillian Gemmell to Mr. Herbert Boal at 129 Hathaway street with close family present. The couple depart for their home in Chron after the ceremony. The column continues with social items including the D. D. whist club gathering, a Stedman Club poetry meeting, a Chaldean club banquet, and various social tours and returns of local residents.
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Lillian Gemmell
Herbert Boal
Robert
Caliad
R Lilles
Riley
Nina Glover
Boal
Chron
Mr. Boal
Bech
Jana Ul
Mobile
Tieidie Hoaves
D. D. Chu
D. D. Whist Club
WW. Webb
F. . Pounds
Crockett
Kuenis
Bre. Webb
Petther Alte
T Pounds
J. E. Crockett
C. Nichols
Andre F. Crate
Walter Horne
Baker
Aire
Ebb
F. W. Freeman
Orace Weaver
Mike Gianna Crots
Ollie Wq'brien
Charles Barnes
Frank Jernon
Ben Akers
Stecie
Ateris
Keasi
Uieepstet
Passin Ught
eClub
Watkins
Miss Larsh Celebrates Birthday with German Music Student
Miss Mercy Larsh aunt of Mr Pt L Larsh marks her birthday today. Her niece Mrs Will Mab arrives from Miss Maude Chamberlain, formerly of this city, now studying music in Lelpuic Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Larsh
Mercy Larsh
Pt. L. Larsh
Willmab
Maude Chamberlain
Lelpuic
Germany
Local Social News and Weddings Update
Personal items note Mr W J Radollet ill with grippe and Mrs Blackburn visiting Fairbury Neb. Guests attend sister J B Furry wedding and visits by Munns. Nina Bond arrives from Indiana visiting Eleanor Wilson. Derthick club meets with Mrs Gleod. Mrs Schock visiting Lawton. W Freeman travels from Chicago. Goodriches to Memphis to visit relatives. Misses Beeges and Mrs Drevailla Wilson arrive for Wilson Parry wedding. Mrs Hare to Chicago for stay through Sunday. T C Baldwin moved to Kansas City for winter care. Bishop Jo Joba Vincent returns. High five party at Harrison Street hosted by Mr and Mrs W W Munday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Radollet
la Grippe
My. Blackburn
Fairbury
Nebi
Argairs
Ferry
J. B. Furry
Cc. E Munn
J. H. Munn
Fort Logan
Nina Bond
Rectinus Actin
Tnd
Eleanor Wilson
Derthick Club
Charles 3
Schock
Law- Paceay
W. Freeman
Chicago
Bre
Goodrich
Wve
Uline
O. B. Tayor
Laurenworth
Lutie
Gaadte Beeges
Atchison
Mra
Drevailla Wilson
Trttanapalls
A. G. Hare
Chito
T. C. Baldwin
Kansas City
Thomas McGregor Jones
Ile
Se Hin
Will Haskett
Paul Torrington
Harrison Street
W. W. Munday
Jo Joba
Vincent
The Glove Buttoner on a Streetcar Lifts a Coin
A Washington Star story recounts a young woman on a streetcar removing her gloves to use a silver buttoner. A sympathetic, nervous man retrieves and buttons the gloves, then faces light retaliation as she refuses more than ten cents for glove buttons. The odd episode ends with the buttoner leaving the car amid laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwinty
Zan
Gibraltar
Banda
Amy If
Coures
Battoner
Washington Star
Parlor Jokes and Quick Quips From Old Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and witticisms from early 20th century newspapers. Snippets include exchanges between Bridget and a housewife, a father and son asking what they want, and quips about trust, rings, rent, and ministers. The tone mimics breezy comic columns and brief humor items found in the era.
Commencement Night at Kansas Medical College Honors 7th Class
Seventeen young men and five young ladies received the Doctor of Medicine degree in Library Hall last night. The seventh commencement of the Kansas Medical College drew an admiring audience and marked the largest class yet graduated. Dr. Sheldon and Dean Minney spoke on progress in medical science, while President Herrick and Dr. Stuart Stewart conferred diplomas. The graduates include Geo Llewellyn Baughman, Charles C Suliman, Sarah E Mortyre, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Kansas Medical College
Uid
Sheldon
J. E. Stinney
Minmey
Kansas Medical Colles
Herrick
Minney
Washburn
Australia
Topbeka
M. Brockett
Brockett
8. G. Stewart
Amd
Dr. Stewart
Geo. Llewellyn Baughman
Charles Cattrell Suliman
Sarah Elizabeth Morrtyre
Robert
Hwing McCandlrss
William John B. Mathews
William Beonard Welsh
William Alfred Adams
Satma
Tel Alton Johnson
Andrew Jackson Smith
Charles Joseph Cahill
Wentworth Lee Irvin
Harriet A. Spaulding
Cat Prederick Haish
John Walter Shomens
John Lawrence Work
Everett M. Brockett
Caseius Millard Clay
Dorothy Lee Smith
Charles Hammond
Tarlton A. Hood
Mabelle Tree
Julie Niles
Powell Clayton The Picturesque Republican Minister to Mexico
Powell Clayton is described as a picturesque old school Republican diplomat to Mexico. Born 1842 in Pennsylvania, he rose from civil engineer to city engineer, Civil War captain, governor in 1897, and senator in 1871, later aiding Eureka Springs development and railroad projects. He remains a senior figure on the Republican National Committee with a long convention record.
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Powell Clayton
Pew
Mezicg
Arkansas
United States
Republican National Committee
Ftw
Clayton
Mexico
Cne
Pennsylvania
Kaine
Leavenworth
Talked & Company
Arkansan Volunteer Infantry
Jef
F Powell Clayton
Jersom
Ark
Senate
Eureka Springs
Haa Ballta Railroad
General Clayton
John M. Clayton
Congress
Clifton R. Breckinridge
William Henry Harrison Clayton
Arkansaa
New Admiral Steps Forward as Walker Retires
Admiral Joseph N. Miller, recently promoted to rear admiral, will serve a final year before forced retirement by age limits. He commands the Charlestown Navy Yard and plans to remain ashore in Boston, after a career spanning the Civil War era with lectures, blockades, and ironclads including the Monitor and Merrimack class vessels. His service highlights include multiple shore and afloat assignments, chief of staff at the Pacific station, and command of the Brooklyn yard before leading the flagship Chicago in the squadron of evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Joseph N. A Miller
Joseph N. Miller
Ranr
Admiral Miller
Charlestown Mavy Yard
Annapolia Naval Academy
Paelfig
Naval Academy
Perry
Atlantic
Cambridge
St. Lawrence
Hampton Roads
Passolo
Fort McAllister
Joseph
Fort Sumter
New York
Sangaman and
Nahant
Fort Pisser
Miller
Iio
Twrice
Navy
Staf
Pacific Station
Borbon
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Chicago
Boston
Charlestown
Goodwin & Chambertin
Topeke
Toneph
Sealis
Jersey Central
Conlers
Cue Livernsal
Dutta ‘Lower
Chitege
Efi
Karwas
Dasa
Elie
Gozctianiee
Sheren
Coe
Inet
Rowe Cutalde Avbinans
Thorman
Logan
St. Louis
Fragmented 1897 newspaper clippings mix humor and market data
A collage of jokes and oblique quotes from various papers blends with early market notes. The piece includes comic snippets about European affairs and daily life, followed by grain and livestock figures, then stock market commentary from Topeka and Kansas City, with references to Jersey Central, Pennsylvanian exams, and broker tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cattla
Texas
Valle
Yeorkers
Salus No
Topeka
Kaneal N
York
Baché
Goodwin & Chamberlain
Kansas
France
Lord Salisbury
Jersey Central
Pennsylvania
Lehisi and Wilkesbarre Company
Majoracy Central
Chicago
Yes
Quincy
St. Paul
Omaha
MARKET REPORT ON WHEAT PRICES AND LIQUIDATION
The April 7 1887 issue notes weak opening in wheat with put prices, influenced by a 265400 bushel rise in world visible supply reported by Bradstreets and a drop in Liverpool futures. Liquidity in the May option drives selling, with May slipping below July for the first time in weeks. weather remains favorable and regional crop prospects are mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreets
Unis Moraine
Liverpool
Mead Street
Mark AU Commission
Jerall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steduias Club
Stedman Club
Ceramine
Pamtry
Serah Heraves
H.W. Roby
Garretson
H.W. Moby
Alary Brevert
Slonecker
Park En- Mert
J. Hardt
J. B. Stevin
Bert
John ' i S. Miler
LH. Wolfe
J. G. Slonecker
Parkwart
Col Hughes
South Amerikca
Walter Littlefield
W. von Deblen
Myrtle Mitchell
Emporia
Charles 5
Gleed
Yeateniay
B.D. Eastmen
Atchisan
J. M. ‘Torrence
Subre Ciub
Topeia Avenue
W. A. Morton
Edwin Knowles
Ars .Geo
Fred Cole
Lakeview
Eternly
Bridget
New York Journal
Johnny Dean
Cincinnati Enquirer
McKinley
Philadelphia
Mabel
Tomorow
Detroit Free Press
Mmich
Brooklyn
Yonkere Staterman
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Yale Record
New York Sunday Journal
Bubscrive
the State Journal
Dr. Herrick
Emrs
Inveen
Henry
St. Alton
Chamberkin
Druggista
al Tad
Mr. Asbury Peppers
Boarder
Iznarnce
Asi
Partiog
Garling
Chicago ‘Tribune
Hill DiMluley
Gharus
Puy
Yonkers Statesman
HK. Munkertrick
Iisclester
Drum
Ara Duntalet
Macing Woney
Martin Gren
Stansfield
GU Kanassave
Sie Senta
Stuy Pork
Maylard
May Rite
Chicago Livestock Market
Tech
North Pacific
Goodwin & Chamberlin
Stork
Manhattan
Markey
Associated Press
W. L. Chamberlin
Goodwin & Chamberlin Brokers
Grain
Linceaors
Topeka Grain & Stock Exchange
Hics- Bt
Chillago Fees of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
Curees Pondent
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