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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Socials Preview Marital Plans and Local Visits

In Topeka and vicinity social notes list engagements and weddings among Stock ton families. Gertrude Dewey and Charles Daniel Welch plan a late August wedding at their Stockton home with Bliss Welch as bridesmaid. Welch to become a law professional in Kansas City. Local visits include Edwin Krewles family in Atchison and Miss Mabel Knowles’ cousin visit in Seneca. Numerous social calls, teas, and card evenings fill the week with Topeka residents traveling to nearby towns and hosting gatherings.

C. H. Dewey Stockton Kew Gertrude Charles Daniel Welch Kan F. B. Welch Kansas City Weelers Mary Friends Welch Bliss Belle Wwich McClintock Edwin Krewles Mabel Atchison D. Sma Wyemine Josephine Joerger Leavenworth TD. Clements A. P. Willer Reno Teubel Hudson Kansay City Seneca Mis Mabel Knowles Poster Markinuc Ecards Adams Topela Orcate Tacari Edith Snyder Rochester Mabel McGhen New York Jersey GL. McCaslin Seattle Wash Topeka Alaska Fred Brown Warrenvillle Ed Ales James Senith van Buren Street Adams Bros. Topeka Garfield Park Lida Ber May Lang Peart Melland Lilian McPfarland J. J. Falls Robert Garver Carl Nellis Luther Nellis Edna M Steele Parsnins Ateurta Hayes Kankas City Tella Anne Knox Franses City Uney Ailss Mandhe Moffett Han W. 5 Brien FM. Kinimall Polk Street Diteville Grace Fyterett Belen Wis W. T. Feerbohm Mra GT Trapp Wnd Lilian Moth Cots- Ms Farm Mike Efe Neil Mise Kate Firishman Mary Harrizon Kittin Harrison Bessie Hales Mine Loutee Kellam G. Overton Mary Buffalo N. C Albany Hert Hickerson Biss Davie Shields Miseee Grace Mahaney Pearl Jones Ma and Ale Hartel Delia Adams Mande Stattie Campbell Nellie Rupp Dollie Fay Smith Nellie Pest Ana Hannigan Cora Jones Eile Porter Mamie Hannigan Anna Murphy Louis Wingurt Robert Hettimen Mark Rouch Willie Powwan Ingam Pei N. G. Shepherdson

New Great South American Kidney Care Promises Rapid Relief

Distressed readers report prompt relief from kidney and bladder pain with a new remedy labeled New Great South American Kidney Care. The ad touts immediate relief from urinary discomfort for men and women, claims of water retention relief, and urges trial of the product alongside other recognitions and medicines advertised such as Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup and a salve for piles. The copy imitates a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper ad style.

Emma Bonner Crew Reports Vessel In Lake Off Point Saubel

Milwaukee dispatch says the schooner Emma Bonner bound from Main Isle to Milwaukee lay in the lake about 15 miles from Little Point Saubel last Wednesday night. The crew arrived after a rough voyage reporting they were in 4 yawls and endured a perilous passage before reaching port.

Milwaukee Emma Bonner Main Isle Little Point Saubel Yawl ‘Engo

McNall Allocates Back Taxes To Insurance Firms

Superintendent Webb McNall declared 5820.89 in back fire insurance taxes for 1894 would be distributed soon with checks to firms. A prior push sought funds from New York companies for 1896, yielding 4000 from others after disputes. Towns listed include Council Grove, Hutchinson, Independence, Junction City, Manhattan, McPherson, Marysville, Minneapolis, and Kansas City.

Webb McNall New York McNall Wileh Fing Center Oe Error Columbue Comoerdle Council Grove Herington Siaborrerece Hutchinson Independence Junction City Kansas City Enigmins Manhattan Maryeville Minneapolis McPherson

Arch. Lodge 244 debates funding A. G. U. W. arch

Willing members of Arch Lodge No. 244 A W U. W. met at the K P hall and voted not to fund the arch with lodge money. A petition circulated to raise 65 dollars per member to complete the project with broad support from A O U W members and local citizens.

W. B. McVey U. W Kansas Avenue Dr. R Buckmaster J. &. Towers B. W Bob Kepley

Local News Snapshots From Shawnee County

Community brief nips through Capper returns to sing at reunion and summer in Mackinac. Renamed bridge frames set, Commercial club adds Vincent Kaczynski, and county receives 3176.80 from state aid. Sheriff court and local civic items note barbecues, schooling totals, festival planning, pipe work, and social events across Topeka.

Walter Burgess Capper Afackimune John Ida Mateo Wilde Vincent, Kaczynski Mies Bhawnse County Pick Smith Mackinac Western Negro Press Association Kansas City Kan Shawnee County Kansas Manster J. J. Frey The Santa Fe Sherman John Gray Topeka Major A. P. Shreve J, G, Waters C. Little Popeia George B. Snotline Wich Marshall Garfield Park

North Topeka Daily Notes and Local Updates

North Topeka items list social visits church notices and travels. Names include Mrs J N Henry Miss Steinberger Miss Sarah Hernstein Judge Grover Rev Wr Irvan and Rev T H Chandler among many residents. events feature outings picnics sermons Sunday school and reunions with details on locations and dates.

Kansas Medical College opens fall term September 14

The Kansas Medical College announces the fall term will open September 14 with expected large attendance. New members include Dr. Morgan, noted for pathology work with Dr Bridge of the New York board of health and experience at Denver medical school. Public gathering at Garfield Park tomorrow afternoon features an open air concert by Marshall's Band.

Mattie Payne Ofee Sante Pe Colorado J. B. Galying Los Angeles Southern California Railway James Thomas Santa Fe T. S. Stover A. J. Paramore BE. B. Meredith Kansas Avenue Ateam M Jacob J. R. Silver Col Ieee Avenue Emma Silver Milesionary China J. E. Maxwell W. L. Leienke Wisconsin Leisure Rossville D. H. Willard North Dakota State Normal School First Presbyterian Church Nicholson Union of the Christian Endeavor Cora Willson George Adamson Eversote R. Magee Endeavor San Francisco Ed Fox Turgs Kansas Medical F. &. Magee Morgan Bridge New York Board of Health Denver Garfield Park Marshall

Mormon Elder Abducts Wife Then Fled From Dallas

In Selma Alabama on August 21 a Mormon elder stopped with K G Hamlin in southern Dallas. The elder woke to find the Mormon gone along with Hamlin and the wives of several neighbors. The community is alarmed and pursuing the fugitive with a promise of summary action if captured.

Selma Ala K. G. Hamlin Dallas

Remarkable Cure of Chronic Diarrhoea by Remedy

Veteran Henry Steinberger of Allentown Pennsylvania reports a complete cure from chronic diarrhoea after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He served in Company A 167th Pennsylvania Volunteers in 1862 and praises the remedy, urging others to try it and inviting correspondence. Sold by all druggists.

167Th Pennsylvania Henry Steinberger Allentown

Santa Fe Route Plans Cheap Multi State Excursions

Excursions on September 7 and 21 and October 5 and 9 offer travel to Arkansas Arizona Oklahoma Texas Louisiana New Mexico and India Territory with stops. One fare plus $2 round trip with liberal limits and stopover privileges. Free literature on the Great Southwest available from W J Hinck G P A A T S B Ry Topeka Kan.

Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona Oklahoma Texas India Louisiana New Mexico Lacis Great Southwest W. J. Hinck G. P.A Topeka Kan

Travel to Colorado by Santa Fe Route Prices

W C Garvey Topeka agent offers rates and information for Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Glenwood Springs and other Colorado destinations. Health ad touts Herb ine as a restorer claiming liver issues and general weakness are cured with Herbine from Geo W Stansfield and Miller's Pharmacy in Topeka.

Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Glenwood Springs Colorado W. C. Garvey Topeka Geo. W. Stans Field Kansas Avenue Millers Pharmacy Sixth Topeka Avenue

Topeka Fire Alarm District Street Listings and Market Report

A report lists dozens of Topeka streets and fire stations including No. 1 Pine Station, Kansas Avenue intersections, and Fourth Street. It also covers a Kansas City market scene with receipts and prices for hogs, cattle, and lambs, noting activity, advances, and market tone across commodities and dates.

Morse Jackson Streets Kansas Avenue Railroad Street Gordon and Taylor Streets Laurent and Harrison Street Grane Street Topeka Avenue Fourth Street Second Street Ea Peenrey Garfield Street Kansas Tenth Avenues Thirteenth St Kansas and Ioucnd Avenues Crane Adams Streets Lake Street Sixth Avenue Fourth Branner Seventh Holliday Eighth Madison Tenth Ave Sac and Fox Rosa Seventeenth and Jefferson Streets Sifth Topeka Clay Street Western Avenue Ninth Street Tenth and Topeka Pourth Taylor Streets Kansas City

Kansas City Produce Market Amid Wheat Price Fluctuations

Market notes show Kansas City grain prices near yesterday as wheat trends higher in Chicago and Liverpool reports. Receipts reach 2,800 bushels with sharp price movement noted for No. 2 and No. 4 grades, while coffee and sugar futures show limited activity and overall market brokers at 110 West Sixth Ave report.

Kensas Hicher Chicago Reptember W. A. Miphael Commission Co West Sixth Ave Topica Este Liverpool Iuirhier London Kansas W. A. Michset Commission Grin Sixth Ave

War Stories Illustrated Entertain While Depicting Grim Battle

Fragmented wartime notes describe Libbey Prison Chicago and a Santa Fe train trip to Buffalo offering five hours to explore the prison and hear tales of conflict. Mention of Casearets Candy Cathartic claims health benefits and schedules for Bee of C. G. C. products.

Libbey Chicago Buffalo Santa Fe W. F.C

Market Report Sees Wheat Volatile In Early Chicago Trade

Chicago August 21 Wheat opened higher with September bids from fc to Wc and December at 81% yc amid light volume and strong Liverpool influence. After early gains prices slipped back, September at Sie and December at sie as traders balanced export demand and speculative interest. Corn moved with wheat, rising briefly on trade but easing later, while oats and other grains showed mixed gains and declines.

Alko Parte Tafel Chicago Liverpool California Acre Vie Stu

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