Social and Personal Notes at a Kansas Social Event
Mr. T. J. Hankin hosted a Thursday card party honoring Miss Ruby Roark who plans a summer trip to Kentucky. Prizes went to Miss Emma Dennis and Mr. John Waters. a cake raffle followed, won by Miss Dennis and Mr. Jack White, with a large guest list from Mr. and Mrs. Will Taylor to Miss Jean Frost and beyond. The Bachelor club closed its season with a well attended Hudson’s hall dance, and numerous Topeka and nearby residents attended events, dinners, and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hankin
Ruby Roark
Kentucky
Emma Dennis
John Waters
Jack White
Will Taylor
Flora Mayo
Mabel Crumline
Nina Thomas
May Thomas
Mabel Quigtey
Rose Davis
Emma Denis
Mintamily Hagar
Ruby Hourk
Warren M. Crosby
Edward Dennis
Harvey Davie
Horace Macferran
Charlie Lagvrsizon
Harry Beard
Remember Their Chief Chief John O’Brien fire department resolutions
The Santa Fe fire department honors Chief John O’Brien with formal resolutions praising his fearless leadership and readiness to risk his life for others. The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Mallway company expresses sympathy to his bereaved family and notes his dedication to preventing and fighting fires. Signed by Jos. Byers assistant chief William Havens captain and Robert E Sheffield secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Fire Department
John O'Brien
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Foe Mallway Company
Atchton, Topeka & Santa Fe
Familly
Byers
Havens
Roubt
E. Sheffield
Odd Fellows Portraits adorn grand lodge offices in Topeka
Portrait artist M L Campbell of Topeka created over thirty large portraits of past grand masters for display in the Grand Lodge office block. The collection includes a framed group of all grandmasters since 1858 and individual depictions of leaders such as Thomas Wittley Samuel F Burdette D W Kent and J G Hewl. Notable ex officials like Senator John Martin and Lt Governor A P Riddle are featured. A 18 by 2 inch plate copy has been made for use by subordinate lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
M. L. Campbell
Topeka
Thomas Wittley
Order
Samuel F. Burdette
D. W. Kent
J. G. Hewl
John Martin
A. P. Riddle
W. L. Brown
Sol Miller
Campbell
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Kansas
San Francisco Return Fare for May 15 1898 Travel
tickets on sale May 15 to 48 inclusive, including final return July 13 1898. stopover privileges in each direction. ask Thomas L. King, agent, Santa Fe Route Tourka for information. tarifas $60.00 for round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pinal Tinett
Thos. L. King
Banta Fe
Tourka
Arkansas
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Okahoma
Texas
Santa Ime
Local Notices From North Topeka Include Dances Sales and Death
In North Topeka announcements Mr William Scofield of Alma was in town on business. The Leader at Kansas Avenue offers special bargains in shoes. Arthur Collum plans a move to Holman’s addition. Decree of Honor No 26 hosts a dance Saturday at their hall. Mrs C A Ryder in Emporia for her daughter’s event. Friday and Saturday specials in dry goods shoes and millinery from Cretley Post. Will Lueckhardt travels to Booneville Mo after his father in law’s death. Mr Hall from Nebraska visits his father Brauer on Quincy Street. Mrs Walker and daughter Winnie travel to Texas for two months. Mrs C D Myers visits Twin Rose School area with Maud Myers. Rev F E Sherman to preach at Atwolock Congregational Church Sunday morning with a 5 PM song service led by Charles Meo. Laura Morgan’s 14th birthday surprise party at 1224 Taylor Street with games cake walk prize to George Saunders and Jessie Meyers. About twenty-five youths present. Rev W C Stover dies at 5:30 PM near the reform school on Silver Lake road after long consumption. He leaves a grown son. Funeral Saturday at United Brethren Church Twelfth and Quincy Streets. procession at 10 AM. Burial in Topeka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
William Scofield
Alma
Kansas Avenue
Arthur Collum
Holman
C. A. Ryder
Emporia
A. P. Goodue
Cretley & Post
Lyon, DD
Fins
Will Lueckhardt
Booneville
Hall
Nebraska
Brauer
Quincy Street
Charles Meo
Laura Morgan
Taylor Street
George Saunders
Jessie Meyers
W. C. Stover
Reform School
Bilver Lake
Stover
United Brethren Church
Twelfth
Quincy
Topeka
Council Committees Named for Ensuing Year
Mayor Drew outlines council committees with members across departments including Ways and Means, Streets and Walks, Claims and Accounts, Police, Public Buildings and Parks, Fire, Judiciary, Gas and Electric Lights, and Health and Sanitary. Also notes Knights of Pythias meeting for funeral of late brother and an upcoming Homeseekers Excursion via Santa Fe with round trip fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
Conneil
Folto Ways and Means
James Burgess
Warner
J W Morgan
J. W. Blossom
D. J. Dickerson
John Elliott
J. B. Hetts
Alp
Benson
Chaney
F Roundtree
Claime
Gecounts
J. S. Warner
W. S. Chaney
J. W. Morgan
J. E Het
P. Rounitzer
A. P. Benson
J. B. Betts
W. S. Cha- Thensee
W. #. Chaney
JS. Warner
3. W. Blossom
D. J. Dickleson
Presbyterians Meet in Richmond Pan-Presbyterian Commission
The Pan-Presbyterian church commission met at First Church in Richmond Virginia on April 14 with a large attendance. Professors and pastors discussed church history research plans, recommended linking historical centers to general assemblies, and adjourned to meet in Washington DC before the next September general council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-Presbyterian Church
Richmond
Stephens
Lebanon
J. F. Goode
Heading
J. B Drewry
New Brunswick
David Swele
Philadelphia
Kerr
John ¥. Knate
Presbyterian Historical Society of
Washington, D.C
General Council
Greater Topeka Commercial Club Banquet Promises Elaborate Event
The Greater Topeka Commercial Club plans its annual banquet at the Throop hotel next Tuesday evening. Attendance nears capacity with 15 hundred seats available and last year’s 68 plates nearly doubled. Speakers include W A White Governor Stanley ex Lieutenant Troutman ex Mayor Fellows President Brigham Major Anderson and others. Anderson promises the value of his speech will cover the admission price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Throop Hotel
Banavet Hall
Topeka
W. H. Rossington
Wastrastee
W. A. White
Emporia
Stanly
Error Troutman
Fellows
Brigham
Anderson
White
Stanley
Kansas
Deke
Bigham
Major Anderson
Lexistaion
Troutman
Smallpox Epidemic Rumors and Funeral in Des Moines Area
In Des Moines area April reports indicate a Jones county smallpox outbreak with 20 year old J. Zimmerman dying April 2 and a public funeral held. Five more serious cases were later reported to the state board of health as officers went to the scene. The disease is described as highly malignant. Cross Jewelry advertises low prices for new and guaranteed items at 315K with travel deals to San Francisco and Los Angeles via the Rock Island Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jones County
J. Zimmerman
State Board of ‘Health
Cross
Samoan commission set to depart San Francisco for Samoa
Washington announces that Britain, Germany and the United States have agreed on instructions for the Samoan commissioners. The three powers authorize the mission to act temporarily to stabilize affairs, investigate the Bitter dispute, and report back. They cannot alter the Berlin treaty, but unanimous recommendations may be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
San Francisco
Young Woman's Christian Association Convention Opens
The International Young Woman's Christian Association opened in Milwaukee with Dr George L Tobinson of Chicago leading a devotional. Mrs Charles M Howe presented the biennial report on student, city, Bible, and state work, noting many associations built new buildings and increased college credit for extension work. Miss Eile Kelly Price and Miss Ruth Rouse led student reports, while Miss Harvey Taylor covered the city field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Young Woman's Christian Association
George L. Tobinson
Chicago
Charles M. Howe
International Communities
Accnciation Extension
Eile Kelly Price
Ruth Rouse
Harvee Taylor
Increased Earnings for Chicago Great Western Rail 1899
Chicago Great Western Railway reports increased earnings for the first week of April 1899 rising by 27090 dollars. Total gain since fiscal year start July 1 stands at 364545 dollars as of the latest report from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western
Chicago
To Portland, Ore via Santa Fe Route Sealed Offer
Advertised fare of 28.85 dollars to Portland via Santa Fe Route appears in a partially garbled print. The legible portion notes the price and destination, while surrounding text is indecipherable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Ore
Consuls Return to Posts in Spain After War
Washington directs return to posts of U S consuls who left during the war. H W Bowen at Barcelona and Richard M Bakeman at Malays now in New York, J Howell Carroll at Cadiz now at Gibraltar. Department retains them all in the consular service with no evidence of ill will. Sub consular officers largely stayed in Spain and some kept performing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
United States
H. W. Bowen
Barcelona
Richard M. Bakeman
Malays
New York
J Howell Carroll
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Man in Strange Fever at St. Nicholas Hotel
Police found D. M. Henderson, from Arkansas City, acting oddly and wearing another man’s clothes. The man, suffering fever and narcotic effects, sat clothed in a full suit on his lap. Henderson planned to open a harness shop and may be sent to hospital, unable to explain how he obtained the clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas Hotel
D. M. Henderson
Donovan
Henderson
Arkansas City
Job Hunters Discourage City Officials With Constant Demands
Street and police officials face persistent job seekers as Chief Ramsey notes many applicants for every post. Night after night, halt at the porch becomes common. six men slept on Snyder’s porch while their horses and wagons stood in a line. The crowd includes past police officers and new hopefuls, with dozens more calling daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Ramsey
Missouri Enacts Law Against Nonresident Deputies
Jefferson City Mo April 14 the Missouri senate passed a measure prohibiting employment of non residents as deputy sheriffs deputy constables or police officers in the state. The House bill creating a state fair to be run by the state board of agriculture was also approved. Money from the horse breeders racetrack law will fund expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jefferson City
Missouri Senate
State Board of Agriculture
Prairie Fire Devastates Greeley County Farms
A prairie fire near Brayton, in Greeley county, destroyed a large amount of property and led to the death by fire of J. J. Lepper and his son. High winds hindered firefighting, and the blaze burned across a river tract destroying several farm buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Greeley County
J. J. Lepper
Brayton
Highest mark reached Mavana April 14
Spanish silver quotes at 4 the highest in a decade. Quotations for country customers range five to ten daily to brokers in exterior cities. American camp orders muster regulars for the war. about 26 in the Eighth infantry and 500 in the Second artillery. General Gomes ignores a stored statement accusing him of cutting in the towne. Charles Hammond, ex bishop aspirant, jailed for swindling, publishes a letter attacking American justice. Hammond, a British subject, seeks 5,000 tremums for each prison week. Spaniards and Cobene unhappy with Lopes appointment as Spanish renewhere. Miss Ward and Mrs Capron go to Cardenas to establish a Red Cross hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximo Gomes
Aleman
Gomes
Cutti
Meren
Charles F. Hammond
Efolguin
Ludlow
Hever
Lidhiwes Star
Cuba
Harmond
Cobene
Senor Lopes
Julix Ward
Capron
Cardenas
Red Cross
Delmonico to Close in New York Twilight Years
Delmonico on Twenty sixth Street and Pitih avenue will close on Thursday. The restaurant, opened in 1875 after the Fourteenth Street venue, has been the center of fashionable life where Dickens dined and where the Sir Morton Peto banquet once occurred. The fashionable crowd no longer travels downtown for meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delmonico
Twenty-sixth Street
Pitih Avenue
Tursiay
Tower
Fourteenth Street
Fifth Avenue
Dickens
Morton Peto
After the S P Road Crashland Sale Dispute
Government sues in U S circuit court to recover purchase price for about 20 000 acres of land sold by Southern Pacific to settlers. Government contends the land belonged to the public domain at sale time and not to the railroad, claiming the transaction misrepresented ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Browght Walt
United States Circuit Court
Guar Chase
Southern Pacifi Company
Publi Durmete
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Mic Walsis
Social and Personal
Hudson's Hall
George OG
Bert Swan
F. D. Driesbach
Wilgate
SW. Lowen
W. L. Nagle
J. Rolf
Alma Menard
Lillie Toates
Miss Smith
Lola Bartel
Hanniwan
Inez Montgomery
Milue Holyoke
Mary Belle Black
Abbott
Louisville
Mabel Horton
Katherine Arnich
Pearl Weber
Emily Gox
May DeClera
Josephine Pickens
Fred Glick
Robert Stout
Hop. Didley
al D. Wick
J. A. Ames
Good
Charlen Markley
HL Gunther
Charlen
WM. Chute
Rox
Clyde Lawrence
John Newman
Elsner Rowles
A. D. Hodson
OC Hubbard
Brown
G. & Hat
BD. Goodwin
Pred Hale
L. P. Wingert
W. A. Clauser
Emmet Hieby
Burns
Ka Ww. Burdick
Olney
Huey.Von Dabien
Waldemar von Dahkien
Mins Mabel Huey
Tyive Street
Lint Blakesley
WN. West
Topeks Avenue
Knox
Clements
Edwart Wilder
Evelyn Lewis
Galveston
Tex
John &. Frost
St. Louis
Courtney Baxter
Keneas Avenue
Knox Laure
Knox Ladies Salors
Josephine Districh
W. W. Smith
Fox
Clements Co
Wit Wadswaerth
Pittstars
Lawrence Federation of Clubs
George F. Leonard
Mr. Kindel
Edward Arpold
West
Jean Frost
Lawrence
Elizebeth O'Keefe
ODD Fellows
North
Tupeka
Knights of Pithiaa
K. of P
O'Brien
N.N
C. c. AD
Watts
Path Century
Ar Cross
Ola K. A
Wilson Bros
Percaia
Greater Topeka
Commerce Club
Iowa
Rock Island
Che Palace
Ith and
Kansas Ave
Auei
CH & Guettel
St. En’s
Meteor
Childs
Hero
Srety Tiread
Milwaukee
cTronra
Furman
Pinkertons
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