Social and Personal Notes From Topeka and Vicinity
A lengthy Topeka social page recounts a large gathering at the woolen mill with dancing and a long list of attendees led by Mr. and Mrs. Rankin and numerous Topeka locals. The piece also notes an upcoming woolen mill dance on Wednesday and several invitations, weekend trips, and visits among Topeka residents, with names, travels, and social activities across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wootes Mill
Mra
A. S. Rankin
CB Luton
C. J. Harding
H. Vu. Hinckley
George Sharritt
Cs. Baker
Fisishman
Mita Laettie Parkhurst
Hdna Morehouse
Grace Noble
Cal Ve Catell
Mike Schreiber
Estelle Leon
Josephine Shellabars
Emma Denuly
Edith Davis
Iss May Short
Leta Chamberlain
Cites
Roberta Wasson
Mas Babel Quighey
Berenice Puller
Sue Sharritt
Gertrude Boughton
Lawrence
Maude Sharon
Mery Chase
Maude Mawonay
Afiss Pearl Mc
Ben Akers
Austin Prady
Everett Akers
George Noble
Charles Kivinkans
Charlie Lagerstrom
Bred Gilet
Hark Willian
Olivle Podéeralt
John Collins
Ben Crinwell
Reuben Spire
Rey @hart
Beo Johngan
Brad Jebyson
Edward
Jerome Schlegel
John Pleasent
Gert Garvin
Arthur Hudson
Curtin Bailey
Horace Swayse
Will Bowen
Will Martin
Jack Newman
Hears
Hogebour
Fey Howell
Dorr Norton
Doolitve
Earl MacDhiwell
Fred Gordon
Anoth Daner
D. O. Crane
Cathryn Mills
Santa Fe
Cananda
Fred Bonebraks
Pittsbore
Topelis
Mike Finesse Brown
Fairview
Kanis
Eda Smythe
Kaye Sharp
Topeka
Mas Prances Laptad
Leavenworth
Carrie Wilcox
Nel Evarts
Bells Stage
Blanch Carnatian
Wikie
Lawrence Fm
Will Johnson
Alva Thayes
Jess Mitchell Seeeane
Tunor
Irene
Mary Lannen
Catherine Mitazerald
Mabel Griley
Mabel Barret
Grace Griffin
Edna Pearl Jonas
Paul Larkmer
Tom See Leste Lair
Johnnie Peeninrs
Cnanan
Hres
Torwka Agente
Jaceand’a
Adams
Jaccard
Aes
Duke and Duchess of York Invited to Canada Visit
Aug 2 reports claim the Duke and Duchess of York have accepted an invitation from Sir Wilfrid Laurier to visit Canada in spring 1408 while en route to Australia. Also contains a farmers note about cotton pickers recruiting in Lincoln county Oklahoma and an advertisement for Ruecklen's Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke and Duchess of York
Canada
Lonton
Rhe Behe
Duchess of York
Deemier
Wilfred Laurier
Canunia
Australia
Cotten Pickers
Vxianoma
M'Kinley Leads and Union Ex-Prisoners Elect Officers
A readable fragment notes parade cheers as M'Kinley Leads. The Union Ex-Prisoners Association announces officers: Mrs K A A Patterson national president from Pittsburg, Benjamin McCall vice president, Mrs J R Hutchinson treasurer, Frank Tribilla chaplain, Robert Gilchrist councilor, Mrs W P Linhart Pittsburg, Mrs Oliver Dukes Mount Washington, and William McCarthy executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroociates
Sirs
K. A. A. Patterson
Pittsburg
Henjamin McCall
Allegheny
Pee Feaior
Ice
Wir. Paul
Danfor
J. R. Hutchinson
Ae Frank Tribilla
Chapaus
Robert Gilchrist
John
San Francisco May Get It Strong Fight for Encampment
A large delegation of Californians arrives in Buffalo to back San Francisco as the site for the next G A R encampment. They warn Philadelphia will push for 1900, and insiders say California could win the bid this year if no strong opponent emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
San Franeiaco
Singal
Buckeye
Kisese
Hua Andes
New York Press
No Luinwen Equaled in a Sad Romance
A torn fragment presents Mercedes Maginnis and Alphonse O'Hoolihan in a doomed romance. He admits love but cites social class as barrier. she despairs, wishing for death, then they briefly reconcile before parting with sorrow. The piece blends overheard dialogue and fleeting emotion with social critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes Maginnis
Alphonse O'Hoolihan
Alphonse O'Hanithes
Meresdas
Alphonse O'ficolthan
Meyer
Mercedes
Alphonse Ohoolihan
Abe
Clevaland
Clarisse Desires A Cadet In This West Point Tale
A New York Journal account describes Clarisse at West Point obsessed with Corporal Anthony Wayne Chamley. She grows thinner, compares herself to him, and contemplates fate as Major Banks and Captain Hall remark on her dramatic longing. Joseph serves luncheon while she pines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarisse
West Point
Misa Clarisas
Maybedy
Mins Clarisas
Anthony Wayne Chamsoy
Anthony Warne Charley
Cronar
Abe
Captain Hall
Anthony Wayne Chumiley
Giarness
Clartes
Clarissa
Joseph
Bor
Anthony Wayne Chumley
Paradicoard
New York
Wicked turtle verdict in marsh murder trial
A whimsical tale tells of a turtle accused of murder after years of mischief in a marsh. The court decks him with mats and a mock sentence. The turtle escapes execution amid cheers and humor, delivering a moral about bribes and juries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Truth
Easily Explained Prescription Posed In Odd Dialogue
A fragmented quote from Indiana polls Journint and Chicago Tribune style, showing garbled speech about feet wet tonthache and a doctor who snores, with odd spelling and stray phrases. The excerpt hints at misunderstood advice and misheard lines rather than a clear news event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
New Cedar Hill Drug Store Opens amid Wild Tales
A tiny Cedar Hill drug store started by Dayton brought novelty and risk. Locals recall a rushed setup with uncertain remedies, mislabelled goods, and two fatal doses, prompting a community meeting and a $40 fund to clear the stock. The episode ends with Dayton pivoting to other trades as residents grapple with the shop’s chaotic venture.
North news from Klondike Kiarten and local antics
The Klondike Kiarten reports in a local tone about Bill Maggine and his gold on Waller Avenue, a First Presbyterian dog supper, and a variety of quirky town happenings. It mentions Dr Jim Moffitt and a $99 reward for an office thief, plus a wedding with lavish gold plates and a nugget exchange offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike Kiarten
Bill Maggine
Waller Avenie
First Presbyterian Church
Frankfort
Calomel
Jim Moffitt
Jim
Johnnie
H Jinkins
K. J. Herman
Yukon Avenue
G. Washington Wallington
United States
Dollar Bowlevard
Kiarion
New York
Market Report Wheat Corn and Oats Today
The Associated Press market report from Chicago notes wheat opens steady with mixed sentiment as bulls hold September and foreigners stay away. September rises from 97 to 96, December edges to 80s, and corn shows active session with gains amid bull crowd doubts. Local receipts and odd price moves accompany the day’s activity in oats and related grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
The
State Journal
Chicago
New York
Mipekte
Sic
Sgsitee
Wold
Harper Northwest
Heavy cattle receipts and market notes from December reports
The report notes heavy cattle receipts with 1,500 Texas and Western cattle, prices rising to around 60 dollars for feeders and 30 dollars for a category, plus hogs and sheep activity. It cites steady to weaker cattle trade, with western and native cattle mixed. Hogs show steady demand and varied weight classes. receipts and prices are listed alongside grain and market conditions across Chicago and Kansas City summaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reey Otegan
Eltern
Fleers
Helen Stocker
Bulla
Dulke
Wates S.need
Heavien
Lambe
Ucs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Topeka Transfer Co. F. &. Dacon
Mike
Cott Bros
Socials
Herta
Scott Bros., Fourts and
Taylor Streeta
o_M. KNIGHT
Undertaker & Farnitare
Cnabees
Busaeas
Edia
Kansas
St. Denis
Broadway
Sith St
Grace Church
Willa Taylor
Delion Tel
H. Rae Eas Ph
Apecoa
Kents Avenue
Fillmore Street
Galloway
Props
Kingman
Kans
Kansas City
Frank Long
Hood
Kansas City Ladies
Solle Lamperd
Social and Personal
Ruecklen
J. K. Jones
M'Kinley
the Shield
Volve Xopis
Rose Cae
Union Ex Prisoners’ Association
San Francisco
Richerd
Kingame Tor
York
Detroit Journal
Delionye Etemach
Dr. King
Consumpton
Cdda
Manda
Peters
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Maima
Teddie
Cleveland Lender
New York Sunday World
Chicago Tribune
S New Drug Store
Cedar Hill
Dayton
Hiram Davi
Civilizushun
Abe Smallmen
Gross Valley
Ali
Joe Crosby
Joe
Wade
Crosby
Henry
Lile Warcer
Bettes
Sile
Grimshaw
Oriielian
Sterrett
Chayranca
Platorchpple
Army
United States Regular Army
Sal- Army
Ben
Army of the Unemployed
Aigm
China
Fred
Wandsrin
First
Senor
Velpin
Cary
Ileptork
Boe Hugher Ae Sm
Soh
Chicago Livestock Market
Kansas City Livestock Market
Etter Semana
Ieee
Stégdy
Tim Pee
Choice Prairie
Berg
Migvouri
Nick Ene
Marke
Goss
Michael Come Milaaion
Sepson
Hive Ave
Rog
Carey
Eure
Lavenien
Enoeks
Bini Ave
Oticlea
Tepeka
Ae Bae Ce
Abe. Beal
Pacific
Mail
Ae. Tex Nym
Ocice
Lex Commission Co
Kens Aerc
Trin Setiona Banc
Torin
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