Society Notes Highlight Giorgio guests and spring entertainments
In Topeka society circles Edwin Knowles hosted a large spring afternoon at his Eleventh and Taylor home. Rooms gleamed with white purple hyacinths and palms as guests such as Miss Edith Jabell and Mrs. Carroll Merriam attended. General notes list numerous attendees from Topeka society and upcoming engagements including ceremonies, party invitations, and club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Knowles
Eleventh
Taylor Streets
Purina
Vasce
Meedarmee
Curthig
Hy. Horton
E Merriam
John Bradley
Elle Thorapege
Lidway
le Redden J. A
John Eo Boon
Peter Fisher
Feeney
Valentine
Portes
Burana
He Mayo
M_ Atwood
I Pierce
LB. Snow
CMM
Jewell
F Benwar
Saeeulld
G. BF. Bitigte
Jown J. Sterence
Whittemore
Disy
Artin
Johnston
David Baart
WG Sovyser
Joan Frost
Willarth
John Sargeott
Mt Cresfund
F Barken
C.J. Devils
Gov
George Shoklen
O. &. Baker
L . Waswon A. Bereen
GC Furs
Jelis Webster
Sarah Smith
A. Uethes
Butik Kilmer
T. A. Rowntay
Sorin
Hen Davis
Remington
John Malshe
OB Allred
J.P. Davis
HP. Herrick
J. F Beh
Byrontte
Clark W. Onesett
S. Ott
A. Johnson
Downing
Watchinson
George Staith
Tedwin
Ailliser
Millace Eer
Capi
Armith
Mme Knowels
Guisber
Edith Jabell
Newton
Minke Mosit
Stra
Charita Gous
Carroll Merriam
Butchinesa
Lillian Whitelock
George Dick
Adamand Schroder
Kirk White
Fillmore Street
Alivreon
White
Vincennes Road
Epelewood
Chiesen
Mra
W. J. Black
Leavenworth
W. J. Buldwin
Peoria, Db
A. AL Scott
Airé
J. W. Mathias
Kanana City
West Tenth Street
Copeland
Carrie Titus
Library Hell
Gertrude Roberta
Charles Thomas
Les Crucis
Mamie Grant
Grant
Bt. Toeate
Charlie Broadwell
Domestic Science and Home Life Club Meeting Notes
Mrs FB Merrian led a discussion on Flowers as Part of Domestic Science and their uses with many pleasant impressions noted. Mrs Nelewengers presented on The Compensation of House Keeping while Mrs T S Lown offered April 1st hospitality as the club plans federation and a question box session generated debate on moral and practical home questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FB. Merrian
Boapille
Nelswanser
Turing
Bing
Benour
Federat
Die Putin Fediew
Mre
T. S. Lown
Evenue
McKinley's Easter Button Trade and Proposals
An old clipping describes McKinley buttons being refabricated by a Philadelphia man for Easter decor. It notes a large can, a chest turned over, and a small window showing a pasted image of Major McKinley with a dainty card set featuring horses soldiers stages and flowers. The piece references the 16th President and a political climate of protection and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
M.A. Hanna
Philadelphis
McKinley
St Louis
Washington
Mayors swap posts and fund city parks projects
Pittsburgh officials handling transitions involve Councils in two cities. McKenna steps down after aligning ordinances guiding the Consolidated Traction Co. A $100,000 check from Cr. Auer is allotted to biological gardens to support city parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Tanda
Cr. Auer
Hone Seekers Excursion Tickets To Several States
April 7 and 21 to May 6 1806 advertise round trip tickets for Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri Arizona and India Territory with one fare plus f2 for the return. Information and reservations available at nearest Tuck Inland agent. Also notes county probate judge candidate in Topeka with a favorable bar record and Republican ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Rock Island
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Arizona
India Territory
Santa Fe road to build Chicago tracks through city
City council grants right of way to the Santa Fe railway for laying new tracks in Chicago. The ordinance designates a route from the night-of way near Forteninth street south of the route to between Fifty third and Fifty fourth streets and then west to the city limits, with no provision for track elevation. The Santa Fe line currently enters the city and crosses the Western Indians ks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Chicago
Wey
Fortenith Street
Santa Fe Railway
Cence
Former Topekan Dead John G Butler passes away
John G. Butler formerly of Topeka and connected with the Santa Fe coal properties died yesterday in Albuquerque New Mexico He served as local agent for Santa Fe coal properties in that area and earlier worked for Orange City Carbon company later holding sales clerk roles and connections with mining outfits in Fron tcar Pittsburg Coal And Mints in Pittsburg Kansas He was brother in law to Adjutant General BM Cox and remains were to be sent to his home in Manhngue The funeral will likely be held Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Butler
Albuaquerque
New Mexico
Somsumetor
Uetesta
Butler
Sarita
Buller
Santa Fe
Orage City Carbon Company
Orace Cis
Santa Fe Coal Properties
B. D. Quigs
Sata Pe Mining Company
Frontcar
Cherokees & Pittsburg Coal & Mints Company
Pittslans
Kansas
BM Kox
Re Maine
Manhngue
Special Cars Undergo Spring Repairs In Santa Fe Shops
General Superintendent H A Mure and General Manager Wade oversee overhaul and repainting of Santa Fe specials including cars 215 217 and 48. Southern California officials tour to plan a Santa Fe time table expansion while noting broader regional improvements and rising tourist activity. William Sweprenger of Rock Island recovers from injuries after a wreck in Palm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
H. A. Mure
Will
oMcinis
Genital Stanager Fry
Mudee
Beylins
West 249
California
William Sweprenger
Swetrenger
Mlegler
Topeka girl Pearl Edwards abused by ex convict Sneed
A Topeka mother May Edwards and Pearl Edwards, a thirteen year old girl, endured brutal abuse after being sent away from home. Pearl was forced into labor, later delivered a baby two weeks ago, and faced further threats as relatives and social reform groups urge action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Edwards
May Bawards
Crane and
Jefferson Street
May Edwards
Leavenworth County
Peast
Pearl
Paileat
Pesri
Topeka
Tyler Street
Crane Ette
Ivan
Catholic Cemeteries: G A R Members May Enter Carrying Flag
Portland Maine reports the Maine Grand Army of the Republic consulted Bishop James A. Uraly on three questions about G A R members attending Catholic funerals in uniform with an American flag in church or cemetery. Healy answered yes with the American flag, but not with any other country’s flag, and warned the church tolerates only its own rituals for its adherents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
G.A R
Portland
Department of Maine
Grand Army of the Republic
Tey
James A. Uraly
Thi Catholic Diocess
Hiahor Healy
North Topeka Notices And Weekend Events
North Topeka society notes record Mrs J N Henry returning to her daughter in Manhattan and Mrs F A Oates visiting Leavenworth. W E Higgins to give a temperance lecture at the North Topeka Christian church Sunday evening. A Grandmother’s funeral for Ms Boldsheimer from Union Pacific depot. Nellie Raub and Mae Maxwell traveled to Kansas City. Miss Payne and Miss Byrd Watkins accompanied by Mrs Payne. Local ads for shoe repair, dental services by Drs Lynn and Reynolds, and Bishop Vincent’s April 30 lecture at the Methodist church on Sidney Lanier, plus area laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Henry
HH HU Fowles
Manhattan
W. E. Higgins
North Topeka
Mae Maxwell
Kansas City
Annie
Matte Payne
Mins
Byrd Watkins
Pennsylvania
Heller
North
Kansus
Erestry
A. Z. Kane & Coo
N. Kitnsaw
Drs. Lynn & Reynolds
Topeka
2Tra
Hubert Ahkens
J. A. Lukens
Des Motines
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Wiggin, Harding
Finick Parky Mokales
Topeka’e
Amon
Jude
CG. Flonter Ad Daighters
Beatrice and
Livinan
Bre Brroh
Roberta
Cuvehters
Mises Gertrude
Mary Severia
Arthur Capper
Harry Ashby
Mies Atadge Johnson
Ifts
James B Hayden
Myrv
George B. Palmer, Jr
Ters Hall Frey
J. J. Prey
Frank Bison
W. W. Webb
Mitz Hearrice Guerrier
Atehisun
A. Iydor
Mixy Grace Grima
Atehi
Sun
D. M. McCounnett
B. Grett
J. &. Collins
Cc. Baker
Datghter
Neltie
A. Dienat My
Ai. B. Tobingon
J. H. Noble
King
J. F. Myéra Me
Chamberlain
Miaves Maré
Basie Chambellat
Hic Dillon
We A i Thompson
Charles Rheit
Eugene Hagan
Buhre
Misa Bessie Buhre
Charles Holman
7. Sim
Misa Keilw
Ladied Muric
Syed
Nautilis Club
J. P. Drie
Vuné Street
Ingatiz’ Popile
Washburn
Mies M As. Walker
Chopin
Waltges
Tate Femme
Ghaffee & GO
Kansas Avenue
Makinley
Mark Hanven
Pittsburg
Honeseekers’ Excursion
oMee
LS Dolman
Shawned
North Topeka Mall
Belis
Teyman, Oberiey Hardware Co
Kenaa Ave
Knox
Bae
Will C. Chaffee & Co
City Council
Havens
Sante Fe Coal
Bhopa
Wade
Southern California
K. W. Waite
J. J. Burnek
Southern Californian Railway
Californa
Nurwirh
Zola
Topcka
Catholic Cemeteries
Vincent
Ingleside
Wil
Sidney Lanier
Peerless Steam Laundry
West Bight
H. H. Mills & Son
Golden Dry-Goods Store
Rod Sea
Pament
Alee Finch
Rites
Siz
Vertion
Igi Pansion
Uh Raciens
Dindelsinia
Iyilez
Geerey
Dey
Might Besstown
Guinoy St
Grand Opera House
Stuart Robson
Ponderbury
Wmn
R. Hayden
Mr. Robson
Matthew Ponderbury
Sammy
Weat Sih
Qprane Opera House
Femenn
Chas I
Peertenn
Peerlees Steam
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