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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1898

Page

5

Miss Madde Larimer wed by The tees A B Davidson

Society notes report the marriage of Miss Madde Larimer to a Washington Street Methodier Shulsoh, a surprise to friends who kept the secret. They plan to live on Lincoln Street after September 6. An afternoon party on Taylor Street hosted by Misses Myrtle and Lalu Fordyce features many local guests and families, with attendees including Mrs Maria Shope, Mrs Rader, Mrs Baker, Mrs Greenwood, and numerous others.

Madde Larimer Eaowaien Marrie Beanane B. Davidson Washington Street Shulsoh Hourher Mary D. Larimer Southerth Crosby Lincoln Street Myrtle Lalu Fordyce Taylor Street Fes Maria Shope Air WH Rader Itra Parton Baker Edwin Pox Lew Greenwood Anna Gibb Eve Mayberry Mian New Grimith Ollie Hayes Miso June Fremour Misa Entice Bimmons Mise Ieee Garwood Imp Hrvity Luck Jennie Cantarell Anne Crane Missils Smytte Nellie Wetherholt Gertrudy Babcock Grace Benadke Misey Hayes Mies Maud Bist Olivia VanTorsil Miss Lindieer Misa Cunrie Cavert May DY Leave

Peary's Ship Returns Amid Polar Quest Delays

The steamer arrived after a long voyage from Syid-Rey, carrying Peary and expedition members who faced a hard winter. Natives near Cape Shere were expected to join but remained absent. The party, delayed by seas and weather, reached Brow Pocket Bay, collected seals, and prepared to return. The crew endured scrapes, and Captain Burver led the party as they pressed toward the Windward, while the voyage faced uncertain winds and tides.

Bt Johns X. We Syid- Rey C. B Cape Shere Mase Belden Martin Sity i Iequne Tskea Nord Burver Teourte

Funston Defies Green Adjutant Appointment in Topeka Clash

In San Francisco on August 2, Col Frederick Funston of the Twentieth Kansas refuses to recognize William A. Green’s adjutant appointment by Gov. Leedy. C B Walker, first sergeant of company B, is detained as adjutant until settled. Funston cites military authority while Green’s appointment draws Democratic support from Boyle and Dillard. Walker is a Republican, casting politics into the dispute as Governor Leedy remains absent in Topeka.

Funston William A. Green San Francisco Cal Frederick Funston Willam A. Green Guy Leedy C. B. Walker Topeka Journal Secretaras Col Funston

Going to Cincinnati for Kansas encampment trip

Kansans plan a trip to the national encampment in Cincinnati with many from Kan sas likely to depart as early as Friday. Department officers from Kane will not leave until next Monday. Adjutant Churchill reports a carload from Ottawa, Hutchinson area, and Spearville to join. Farmers form the bulk of attendees as good crops and fair prices spur a large Kansas turnout.

Depatinege Domrenasi G. A. RL Topeks Fibal G. A. Fi Cincinasti Department Kaneis Churchill Ottawa Hilly Morgan Hutchinson Spearville Securion Eastman Raney Kansas

Choir to Perform at Concordia Diocese Bishop Consecration

The Church of the Assumption choir will participate in the consecration of Father John F. Cunningham as bishop of the Concordia diocese in Leavenworth on September 21. Miss Gertrude Wyatt will sing and Mr. Charles J. Reexke will sing bass. the choir will include voices from various local churches and the mass will be sung with orchestra under director John N. Joerzer. The performance features Haleck’s Migix Pro Pace and marks its first local rendition next Sunday.

Church of the Assumption John F. Cunningham Concordia Leavenworth Gertrude Wyatt Charles J. Reexke Father Cinmingham

Marines in Uniform Parade by Topeka A W U Sodees

The A O U W sodees of Topeka field a well drilled company for the Fall Festival parade. Lodge 244 met Sunday to settle matters per William Dransfeta. Aims include securing storms and equipment direct from girretly. The company of Tourines will command the cruiser Topeka.

A. O. U. W. Sodees Topeka Bupday William Dransfeta

Local Court and Police News From District Court

District Judge T Hasen returns from California and opens the next term September 6. Presiding Judge J R Madison to hold quarterly conference at First Methodist church this evening. Police arrest Mary Wade for disorderly conduct. efforts to send Andrew Kimble ML Arter- Uridge FP and Jesse Wetherly to reform school. Randolph and Franklin quarrel. Randolph stabs Franklin in the hip. injury not dangerous. A railroad ticket ad offers Pullman and sleeper rates to Cincinnati via Santa Fe Route with September 8 travel date.

T. Hasen Califurnis Hitler J. R. Madison Secomd First Methodist Church Mary Wade Steauss Andrew Kimble ML Arter- Uridge Jesse Wetherly Reform School Weatherly Will Randolph Franklin East Twelfth Street Randolph

Peck Starts Tour to Paris Amid Monument Plans

F W Peck announces a sailing tour to Paris next Saturday with Mrs. Pecksimi and family. He says the trip will test securing space for travel and aims to discuss a Bavaretse monument to be erected. No final decision on location or government matters yet.

Chiles New York Paris Abe Peibeinad Mre Pecksimi Femmine Suns

Santa Fe Collision Near Alva Injures Several

A Panhandle Santa Fe collision three miles east of Alva Kansas injures about eighteen to twenty people, none seriously. Both engines and the mail car damaged, several named injured including Miss HiawSt of Elowa and Willian Smith of Wichita. others hurt were A. Pee and Willem Williams.

Wichita Kan Alva Panhandle Santa Fe Som Miss HiawSt Elowa Jour Prior E. C. Teach Gainesville Texas Express Messen Willian Smith A. Pee Burt Willem Williams

Mustered Out: Troops Ordered From Various Camps

Washington reports furviwing units are to be mustered out from multiple camps including Ninth Massachusetts at Middletown to South Fapntington. Sixty-fifth New York from Buffalin to Columbus. Wisconsin from Jacksonville to Cuba. and a United States volunteer unit at Chickamauga.

Washington Massachusetts Middletown Fapntington Masa Benet Tilaous Lexington Springfield Springeid New York Camp Alent Buffain Fla Columbus Wisconsin Jacksonville Cuba United States Chickamauga Nourth Texas Austin Tex

Sheriff sale notice with scattered names and figures

Sold by sheriff today followed by scattered names and amounts. sale at Howe Penuty appears misread with multiple garbled phrases. Mentions Woltt and Wing, various estate lots, a bid of 8000, and costs tied to a court proceeding, with unclear locations and participants.

Eee Howe Penuty Shri Hearn Mary J. Woltt Woltt Wing Andrew Broocoeke Sheehan Mercium Jan A Catlins Estate Lot Noth Kanan Curtis Torra

Double Liability Lawsuit Over Estate of Jacob Spillman

W Martin Jones as executor of Jacob Spillman’s estate sues J G Ston ecker B F Morrow and W Van Valkenburg and the Capital Investment company seeking judgment for 310 on alleged unpaid stock subscriptions. Ston ecker and Morrow subscribed for five shares each at 250. transfers left the stock insolvent. Van Valkenburg held 77 shares paid nothing. The petition seeks judgments against Ston ecker Morrow and Van Valkenburg for about the same sum.

W. Martin Jones Jacob Spillman Rochester J. G. Sienecker ML W. van Valkenburg B. F. Morrow Goodle Capital Investment Company J. G. Stonecker Tite Stnnecker Hia Henry Hart Morrow Tock Ht. A. Morrow van Valkenburg Blonecker

Kansas Claims Strong State Finance After National Meeting

Kansas officials report improved finances after delegates from multiple states praised Kansas for its better condition and standing. Mr Banebrake returns from Denver discussing bond progress and efforts to invest in state ventures while urging support for revenue plans.

Kansas Ebrake Vouay Banebrake Denver Anette Dehe Aneas Tnd Stata

Topeka Cigar Promotion and City Rally

A new union style promotion offers 25 cent cigar purchases of the Topeka Crasher with the best 6 cent cigar offered. Burgbart addresses Topeka residents at the City Rex event Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock. Invited by C. P. Judd state chairman. Summer tourist tickets to Colorado round trip 24.00 aboard Santa Fe Route valid to September 1.

Topeka Rex Wolook C. P, Judd Colorado Wate Gally Sante Ee

Fragmentary report on political meetings and campaigns

A disjointed note describes a gathering on Baraning rn where participants plan actions for the approaching seeswit. It mentions possible opposition to a campaign against the mwnt, and references the Carlisix and Re Ublcans, the French ambassador, and American commissioners. The text hints at tensions with Spain and Cuba without clear outcomes.

Baraning Hobiede Howevyr Freych Washington Cumbon Penon Reid la

Racing Scatter as Season Ends in St Louis

City horses are being shipped to various points as the season closes. Senator O Atrien sends his entire string to Chicago, Barney Schreiber moves part of Bin’s string to Chicago and plans to follow. J H Cahn will ship his string next week and take with him Linda and possibly Bucavidero. California contingent heads west to Sacramento and Los Angeles, with others heading to San Francisco. The Latonia syndicate betting system is expected to prevail again.

St. Louis Thin City Senator O'Atrien Chicuzy Barney Schreiber J. H. Cahn Linda Bucavidere Abe Harsea Cincinnati George Poole J. W. Carter Hugh L. Jones Dan Hovis California Sacramento Los Angeles San Francisco Latonia

The Pope Is Better

London dispatch says the pope has recovered after illness and is once more shrouded by guards at the Vatican. Attends are limited and audiences suspended while pilgrimages, including American groups, are postponed until October.

New York London Daily News Vatican

Heavy Sluggers Versus Dewey's Never Sweats Tomorrow

Tomorrow afternoon at Athletic Park a baseball game begins at 11 o clock between the Heavy Sluggers and Dewey's Never Sweats. Local reports note a quiet scene with players listed as Heavy Sluggers and Never Sweats.

Jak Athletic Park Vieavy Dewey's Lohardson Richie Hoftminster

Rural North Topeka Notes and Visitors Timeline

Local items record Maple guest visits in Lawrence and Topeka areas. Names include Miss Ferris Stewart, Miss Raith Putnam, Ike Carter of Rio, Park Kimball, Rev. Irving Todd, Miss Adsh Conkle, Bertha Howler, Grace Houghtellin, F W Jenkins, Mrs H Goodman, Charles D Small, Miss Liaule Parsong, and Miss Barbera Gamiowski among others. Also mentions church activities, travel to Omaha and Chicago, and a probate court license for J end Clara Leeper.

Gem Bakery Hrerry Small Maple Ferris Stewart Lawrence Raith Putnam Wea Company Kansas Ike Carter Rio Park Kimball Irving Todd Church of the Good Sheperd Adsh Conkle Bertha Howler Grace Houghtellin Omaha F. W. Jenkins Colorado W. B. Hutchinson Union School House Charles D. Small Twin Lake Col H. Goodman Argentine Charles Peck Kilmer Philbrick Tittle Mattie Chicago Fred Tes Monroe Street Liaule Parsong Guthrie, Bay M. R. White Logan Street Coinred Kansas Avenue M. E Mabel Grace Miller Barbera Gamiowski St Marys Bf Gamiowski J. H. Joseph Pred Abe Hiawatha Mra. Joseph

Erne la Vigne Feeler Derby Promises City Bout in October

Rumors place the Buffalo People Stand It and Corbett McCoy mill derby for October 1 in Hawthorne Athletic Club circles. Promoters warn action may delay and test agitator pressure, with KM McCoy training in Saratoga and plans advancing toward a Buffalo showdown if rivals relent.

Buffalo Corbett-McCoy New York Coubette McCoy Con‘ap Hawthorne Athletic Club Ea Pee Exmelavigne Buffalo Unie Asbu Park Gil Bas KM McCoy Saratoza Humato Tuansation

Household of Ruth elects grand officers for next three years

Washington session of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America closes with representation from nearly all states. New officers include PM W. G. superintendent and MM Ww G superintendent J W Grant. RR G W recorder Charles H Brooks. other posts filled by Mrs. Agnes Morey, Mrs. Julia C Callier, Mrs. Martha Riley, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wasner Cross. Willam B Harris named grand representative for memor able committee to be formed in St Louis on October 4, 199%. Next meeting planned for Wilmington North Carolina in August 1451.

Washington Grand Household of Huth Grand United Order of Odd Fellows In America W. G B. L. Haines Savandah J. W. Grant Nashville Tenn H.W Julia C. Callier District of Columbia G. W Charles H. Brooks Paducah Agnes Morey Chicago William Z. Forrester Richmond W. Usher Martha Riley Denver Colo W. Chamberlain Elizabeth Wasner Cross Willansport W. Shepherd Lucy Zeay Yonkers Willam B. Harris St. Louis Wilmington N.C

Oyster Trust Formed To Control US And Canadian Fisheries

Arrangements are complete for a vast combination to dominate the fresh fish and oyster trade in the United States and Canada. A London organized stock company with five million four dollars capital will create the A Booth Company Limited. Promoters keep secrecy as talks continue with leading St. Louis fish and oyster houses, some deals unsettled due to high asking prices.

St. Louis United States Canada London England A. Booth Company Mmited Eoy St. Laiuis

Denby says China and Japan favor U S retention of the Philippines

Detroit Aug 29 Colonel Charles Denby former Chinese minister arrived from San Francisco. He said China will not be dismembered by European powers and that the United States and England lead in trade. He noted Dewey's victory boosted U S influence, Japan gains from it, and he has long supported Hawaiian annexation.

United States Philippines Detroit Charles Denby China Gui Yeaterday San Francisco Denby England Japan Russia France Germany Philippine Islands Philippine Admiral Dewey

Married Men Win at Forest Park in Ottawa

In Ottawa on August 22 the Santa Fe shop baseball teams, married versus single men, played a lively game at Forest Park. The married men won 17 to 11 before a good crowd. The single men vow to even the score, with another game scheduled for next Saturday.

Ottawa Santa Fe Forest Park

Caledorei Grain-O Advertises Coffee Substitute

An advertisement touts Caledorei Grain-O as a nourishing drink replacing coffee while avoiding harmful effects. It claims to aid digestion and strengthen nerves, not a stimulant, suitable for all ages, and sold by grocers at about a quarter to a third the price of coffee.

Costa

One Lot of the Famous Wool Soap Sale Notice

A sale offers 10c cakes of Wool Soap with a fancy decorated soap dish. Also 3 dozen plain and decorated meat platters priced at 50c 75c and 1.00. Choice selections available.

Ribbons at Ridiculously Low Prices Mentioned

Hundreds of sick at Chickamauga as First Army corps completes move to Anniston. Third corps expected to depart. Sixth regiment stays. Eighth New York to return home soon. Hospital conditions improve as nurses and surgeons provide better care. Governor Black of New York to visit Camp Thomas to inspect regiments and reports and seek aid for soldiers.

Chiet Park Chickamaugca Third Tennessee First Mississippi Anniston Ala U.S Eighth New York Camp Thomas Ull Black New York

Prohibition Candidate William A Peffer Touted to Speak at Newton Race Matinee

In Newton in August 1873 a plan aims to have William A Peffer the Prohibition candidate for governor speak at a racing matinee likely at Athletic Park on September 28. Peffer would be billed to speak that day and draw a large audience. Arrangements are being pursued and are expected to succeed.

Newton William A. Peffer Prohibition Athletic Park Peffer Mde

World’s Harvest Shortage Estimates Stir Trade notes

The minister of agriculture of Hungary reports annual harvest estimates amid a world shortage. Importing nations may need 115.4 to 123.6 million more centners than output, while exporting countries rise to 101.8 to 105.0 million centners. US exports around 4,000 centners. Hungary, Russia, Argentina, and Turkey show varied figures. European demand presses shortages across Hungary and Austria.

Hunemry United States Hussia Argentina Hungary TunGia Gawon

Side rod breaks on Central Branch express near Leavenworth

In Leavenworth on a Saturday morning, a broken side rod demolished the left cab area of a Central Branch express engine No. 2 near the South Leavenworth siding. Firemen moved Calvin Neuphert from danger after he was knocked insensible by debris. He suffered severe burns to three fingers and contusions on the head back and hip, with the engineer likely sustaining minor injuries.

Leavenworth South Leavenworth Calvin Neuphert Neuphert Warnig Dregerd Neuphert Saxe Hiafe

Ned Henderson Cleared in Karnival Knights Minstrels

State Journal reports Ned Henderson was mistakenly tied to the Karnival Knights sketching. An error connected a sentence to a different remark, not intended to slight him. Henderson had no part in the sketching and did not perform, though he helped prepare other performers.

Saturnay State Journal Karnival Knights Ned Henderson K.K Henderson

Britenall elected Shawnee county Politic chairman

Panelist county central com turned down George W Clark at Saturday meeting and elected J. O. Britenall of Auburndale as chairman. Clark claimed not to want the job but Britenall won by a small majority. Wagner was re-elected secretary. A joint campaign committee with the Democrats was left open to decide at next Saturday’s meeting.

George W Clark W. Clart J. O. Britenall Auburndale Clark Britenall Shawnee Wagner

Siorsethief Gets Six Years at State Penitentiary

Salina August 23 William Jones horse thief given six year term for crime with murderous intent. Announcement notes imprisonment at the state penitentiary. Also mentions a round trip fare to Holton races starting August 10 on the track.

Siorsethief Salina Wm. Jones State Penitentiary Holton Races Tihe

Real Estate Transfers and Sheriff Deeds Note Topeka

Real estate transfers list numerous parcels and grantees with prices from several properties in Mulvane Street Virginia Avenue Ohio Avenue and other blocks. Sheriff and in and out deeds include transfers to Maggie H. Spahr and Nat 6 D Co with specific lot measurements and street names.

Wm. Booth Sten Hedderaseah Teoma J. Ui Troutman Mulvane Street Add College Nana Ohio Avenue Same John KR Mulvane Sam Maryland Avenue Alex. Dyche John A. Whitelaw Sepees Ealt Northwest Quarter Kas. L. & L Co Strait Kelney Avenue A.M. Thomas and Wits Casper D. Shields Wettie Hunter Annie E. Curtis Fish Jackson Street Adam Harriett Howard Nannie Washurnal A. Bates Locust Street Mulvane & Chase David Rose Chas. Curtin North Topeka Geo. T. Stevenson Cook Maggie H. Spahr Fillmore Street Mighland Park John H. Culgin F. C. Bowen Od. Inc Shaw 7 & L. Association Oblo Avenue EK. Hudson Tota All Even Inc J. H. Hunt Jas. M. Rogers Kansas ‘River Madison Street

Matthews Improves. Governor May Move Home Soon

A Crawfordsville report says former Governor Matthews rested comfortably and more easily last night. Physicians report he can recognize people though unable to move or speak and may be moved to his home at Clinton within a few days if condition permits.

Matthews Indianapolis Ind Crawfordsville Muy Cilatun

Grand excursion to St Joseph round trip via Santa Fe

Knights and Ladies at Security will run a grand excursion from St Joseph to Topeka on Wednesday, August 30th, leaving at 4 pm and returning. Tickets priced at $1.25 will be sold at the national headquarters Stormont building. First Union warmly welcomed as news arrives from Chicago of the First Minnesota volunteer cavalry arriving at Fort Sheridan.

St Joseph Santa Fe Knights and Ladies At Security Topeka St. Joseph Hand L. Committee Agent Ot Depot National Stormont Chicago Minacle Volunteer Cavalry Edward C. Young Ft. Sheridan Chickamauga Ctizens Yuune Danville Junction Fourth United States Infantry Call Is Arms Tampa

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