Topeka Society Notes Parasa ni Items and Visitors
In Topeka society circles a flurry of visits and departures fills the week. W W Webb returns from Eliteno while Charles N Nelann resigns from Crosby Brothers. Miss Franc Littlefield and Miss Anna Whitlock travel and host. Musician Milton Pollard of Wakarusa plans a Thursday musicale, with many Topeka residents attending. Multiple locals journey to Colorado New Mexico and Illinois, while others visit relatives in St Louis and Chicago.
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Parasnai
Topeka Peante
W. W. Webb
Eliteno
Charles N. Nelann
Crosby Brothers
Franc Littlefield
Anna Whitlock
Lillian
Manitou
Milton Pollard
Wakarusa
Topeka
Fred Merwin
Nortonville
G. O Smith
Silver Vite
New Mexico
I U, Mudge
Colorado
Ed Tlorner
Mr A & Cole
Dun~ Inp
Council Grove
Mr. Cole
Titulé
Hutch-ins
Kingman and
Vic
Pan
Torrington
Andh
John Braille
LD. McKinney
Mouilay
Corydon
Wayne County
Mattie Bradshaw
Chicago
W. Little Eld
Mien Frane Littlefield
Portland
Kate Adama
Nol
Nell Adama
Kate Adame
Dea~ Ecomes
Philadelphia
Nnn
Lindsay Péguts
Henry Slover Pogues
Crowby
St Louis
Frances Ruttin
Leurvenworth
J. A. Fuller
Grace Lemon
Miss Corning
Granmire Farm
Nina Shearer
Eighth Street
Eva Brett
Geneva Lake
Wisconsin
Irving Black
Burton Brothers
New York
Bladt
Wheslman
St Joe
Judge Kiio
Jude Solon O. Thacher
Lawrences
Mer. J. R. Gurten
Hiram P. Dillon
Erst
Boston to New Return by the Santa Fe Train Fare
Boston N Return by the Santa Fe offers one fare for the round trip with routes east of Chicago and stop over privileges. See Rowley Bros for particulars.
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The
Santa Fe
Chicago
Rowley Hros
Pegleg Relented in Hackmen Fine Dispute
Anton Koch known as Pegleg and Charles Robinson clashed over hackman rights. Robinson claimed Pegleg was intoxicated during a parade and nearly caused an accident. A scuffle ensued with Robinson choking Pegleg, leading to Robinson's guilty plea for assault. Justice Guy fined him one cent and costs totaling ten dollars. Pegleg offered half the fine after morning remorse.
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Robinson
Anton Koch
Charles Robinson
Hackman
Pegleg
Justice Guy's Court
Hayrack Ride Prank Delights Rural Town
A skit at the Allen farm four miles south of town drew visitors as Mambera of the United Presbyterian Church led a hayrack procession. The afternoon event featured hay wagons loaded with fresh grass and a spirited display of music that attracted roadside gawkers. The party returned late, after consuming fruit cakes and ice cream.
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Mambera
United Presbyterian Church
Hayes
Allen
James Umumas Very Sick in Topeka Report
In Topeka, James Chumas a young Greek of Waahbura College fame is reported seriously ill after a period of poor health. He recently went to Adrian, Sackson County, to work on a farm, and his brother Con Chunas has not heard from him nor of his health.
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Topeka
Rosa Jara
W. W. Webb
Kansas Avenue
Webb
Amen
Oma
James Chumas
Waahbura College
Adrian
Sackson County
Con Chunas
Invasion of Jones Cornfield by Switzer Cattle
Calvin Switzer and William Jones clash when Switzer’s cattle trespass into Jones’ Auburn area cornfield, lowering expected yield. A wrestling altercation leads to a lime rock assault, with a warrant issued and Switzer pleading guilty to assault. sentencing due Saturday at 9 am. Additional notes cover theft of building materials in North Topeka and a New York Tribune discussion on treating bicycles as baggage in rail travel.
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Jones
Switzer
Calvin Switzer
William Jones
Auburn
Calvin
Gur
Consul Potter
New York State
Sp Moch
Lisble To
Board of Trade
New York Tribune
Cad Cheerless Pranks On Jersey City Avenues
A cowardly act scatters large tacks on an asphalted Jersey City Heights avenue harming bicyclists. The New York Times column calls the crime contemptible and advocates extreme punishment. A Sun note speculates on fashion trends like women in pink tights bicycling in open streets.
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Jersey City Heights
New York Times
New York
Bicycle Smile Sparks Vogue in New Port
The St Louis Republic notes wheelers adopt the cheerful bicycle smile, finding it more attractive than the stern expressions seen on hardened riders. Gears, hills, and heavy men pose challenges, yet upright riding and courteous passing tame conflicts on narrow roads amid talk of road hogs and fair wheelmen.
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Elety
Newport
St Louis Republic
L. A. W. Bul
Belles of Newport Olive Harper Describes Costumes
Olive Harper profiles the Belles of Newport detailing their smart costumes and style. The piece highlights notable outfits, the group’s heritage, and a glimpse into their contemporary presentation.
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Belles OF
Newport
Olive Harper
Outing gowns and athletic dresses at Newport promenades
A vivid survey from Newport on August 12 describes endefatigable girls in athletic dress, yacht gowns in drilling, pink batiste waists with Valenciennes lace, printed taffeta outfits with faille bands, and drab plaid telegraphing stylish summer promenades. Notable outfits include a cream drilling yacht gown with blue trim, gray and blue printed taffeta dress, and pale silk warp Henrietta gown with myrtle green velveteen sash.
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New York
Newport Way
Newport
Faille
Hiram Wakely Tackles Papering a Room
A suburban husband undertakes papering a small room without help, faces mishaps as paste chaos and a tangled wall cover trap him on the ceiling, leaving the room a messy spectacle. His wife and he escape the mess after the chaotic episode ends with the remains tossed from the back window.
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Hiram Wakely
Hiram
Wakely
Mr. Wakely
Mrs. Wakely
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Daily Note
Bok
Charles King
Boston
Narcoti Chemical Co
James Umumas
Charles Black
North Topeka
SAGE
Caele Allen
Allen Sparks
P. S
Express
Chicago Tribune
Detroit Tribune
Moller
William Fenn
Alexander Caller
Philadelpuis
ODD Fellows Temple
Jungfrau
Wangerarps
Tts
Jungstag
Lake
Luchinen
Thase
Les
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