Topeka Woman in Favor in Odd Local Sketch
A fragmentary Potpourri column notes Mrs Yda Eckert Lawrence of Toledo Georgia and Mrs Ida Eckert Lawrence as popular figures in Topeka. It mentions a lecture on American Writers and social events, plus excerpts from Bisekwood's Magazine and casual dining scenes with clerics and travelers, reflecting a muddled local amateur page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Eckert Lawrence
Toledo
Georvekn
Beta Bowler
Lawrence Aeery
Julies Ges
Horace Porter
Ne Bressfett
France
Laers
Lawrence
Paria
Streets Opened for Factory Gain Sparks City Debate
Bennett R Wheeler receiver of Investment Trust seeks to vacate 35 feet of Monroe street for 50 feet to benefit Bird Cinning factory. Council fast tracks Wolff land grant while others warn against setting a dangerous precedent. Local talk includes a possible river bridge, and questions of compensation and fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett R. Wheeler
Investment Trust Company
Monroe Street
Charles Wolff
Mfreee
Wolff
Etreet
Beneft
Mtr Wolff
Watermelon Feast at Zabud Sound No. 4 Royal and Select
The program lists officers and participants for a ceremonial event at Dailey's laws with figures such as Du Guere Humphreys master, James W. McClure principal conductor, Jon A. Dailey captain of the guard, A C Wollman conductor, and Joan G. Mayer chaplain. The text references stage direction quotes and historic plays to underscore proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamen and Juliet
Willan Mt. Shaver
James W. McClure
Manbeth
William H. Wilson
Maecham
Venice
Luther M. Nable
Jon A. Dailey
A. C. Wollman
Cauroll
Henry VI
Thomas J. Crouch
Timon
Athena
Robert Edwards
Richard
Joan G. Mayer
Soula
Merry Wives
Gentlemen
Sons of Veterans plan national college in memory of Civil War era
Chicago Aug T with assets and pledges over 100000 the Sons of Veterans push to begin work on a national college to be dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic and honoring Civil War veterans. Cities including Masoe City Milwaukee and Syracuse bid for the campus while a Syracuse gathering set for September 12 will decide. The committee reports substantial progress and aims to raise 100000 before the GA R era ends, with plans for a university rather than a single college. It will include scientific and classical chairs and expand education to emphasize American polities, ethics, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Masoe City
Laws
Milwaukee
Borie
Wan
Zoe
Tve
Hedierent
Home seekers excursion via the Santa Fe Route to Arkansas Territory
Fragmented travel notice outlines an excursion by rail to Arkansas Territory and nearby states with a one fare plus $2 round trip, 36 day layovers, and agent details. The text also mentions a United States steamer voyage to Chinese Bay and a business note about shipping. Burdock Blood is referenced as a product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedanga
Penta
Arkansen
Homa
Texas
Rocky Fort
Colorado
Social and Personal Notes From a Local Gathering
Social and personal notices recount last night’s cobweb party at a home on Westfrm avenue honoring Miss Duisy Vaughan of Hutchinson. Guests include Miss Lottie Deleher and 20sunthern names while Ellen Dillon’s party on Fillmore street featured lanterns and a spider web unraveling game. Numerous trips and visits are noted, with residents traveling to Emporia, Denver, and Kansas City and many hosting gatherings for birthdays and small group events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Deleher
James Doneyson
Westfrm Avenue
Duisy Vaughan
Hutchinson
W. Bartell
Maude Malloney
Myrtle Dillon
Eleanor
Miss Dillon
Fillmore Street
Ed Dillon
Ross Besele
and Heller
May Talley
Crammer
Louie Bugtey
Geneva da Summoris
Pearl Hull
Misa Mabel Rosen
Holith Pe
Mine Kate Ryan
Winifred Peffer
Julia Chute
Venice Whitney
Daisy Warner
Ethel Ladd
Mise Gall Clarke
Jessie Cuthbert
Mary Twi
Jeanette Pepin
Local Social Notes Mention Visitors and Travel
The column lists residents and visitors in town, including August M4, Mrs Veale formerly Olive Sharum, Leo Quigley of Atchison, Mrs A W Hopkins visiting relatives, C A Roehr's departure, Minsie Daniels visiting Mrs Orin, Miss Kate Ryan returning from Emporia, and Mrs J P Farnsworth entertaining guests at a dinner with Mrs M A Hranstrup and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T
Mra Veale
Mira Olive Sharum
Leo Quigley
Atchison
Yeateraay
A. W. Hopkins
Niles
C. A. Roehr
Minsie Daniels
Mra. A. L
Orin
Washington, D.C
Kate Ryan
Emporia
Mra
J. P. Farnsworth
M. A. Hranstrup
Indianapolis
HA. Cotlina
Willie Edson
J. Ramney
Birs. A. M. Callaham
Wilmarth
Chas King
John Dudley
Chas. Fellows
Johm Vanvechten
Plague outbreak in Glasgow in 1900s prompts U S action
Washington reports a cablegram from Glasgow stating eleven plague cases in hospital and no rise in patient numbers. An Assistant Surgeon of the United States Marine Hospital Service will investigate and coordinate precautions for arrivals at American ports. Authorities act with promptitude and confidence the outbreak will be confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Glasgow
Scotland
United States Marine Hospital Service
FOOLED UNCLE RUSSELL HORSE AUCTION REPORT
New York August 7 quote quotes on Russell Sage new horse that allegedly tried to kick down the stable and attack the owner’s residence. Sage comments the horse is a good worker in harness but notes the animal’s behavior and the high prices and bets surrounding it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Sage
Lawrence
T. I
Western Union
Mrr
Sage
Mr. Sage
Wien
Es Arte
Rock Island route round trip fare from Denver to three cities
The Rock Island line offers a Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip fare of 519.00 with tickets on sale August 23. The offer runs through September 4 and 1 percent final return limit October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Ticketa
Bargains and social notes from North Topeka column
Local column lists Sunday bargains at Costley and Post and Costley stores. Mentions residents and visitors including Miss Adele Small, Miss Mamie Finney, Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan, and Mrs. Jacob Brand. Reports travel to Kansas City, Chicago, New York, and Albuquerque, plus community events, obituaries, school plans, and a business transfer at a shelf grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Printing Company
Kansee
Costley & A
W. C. Steele
Kansas City
Mamie Finney
Costley & Post
Meris King
East Gordon
Heneie Root
Emyoria
Kanga
Gig Sundar
Points
Smith
Albuquerque
Aisela
Dudley Pratt
Rossville
Permie Curtis
Laurent and
van Buren
Mise Xther Elliot
Kanson
Jacob Brand
Mra
Mike Schwarts
Central Avenue
St. Louis
Real Estate Transfers in Stilson area and surrounding districts
F E Scott transfers property to B L Stalker for 804 dollars covering lots 335 390 and 3 Spruce streets Stilson Bartholomews ad Saraham Messenger records Scott transfer for 850 dollars on lots 383 399 392 Spruce street Julia L Kelly to Grace ceel one dollar for lot 370 and south half 285 Tyler Street Gex W Murbarger to Wm eCuirns includes fractional shares 31 15 in Pan DAT Frey records A B Woolverton to Anns M Woolverton 2000 dollars for lot 371 and south half 369 Van Buren Street Concert Tonight at Garfield Park by Marshall’s Bend 3 o’clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Scott
B L. Stalker
Spruce Street
Stilson & Bartholomew's
Saraham F. Messenger
Julia L. Kelly
Grace Ceel
Tyler Street
Gex W. Murbarger
Wm eCuirns
Widespread Classified Ads Offer Quick Earnings
An assorted early 20th century classifieds page lists “agents wanted” opportunities with daily earnings claims, vacancies for cottage buyers and renters, requests for bicycles, patent novelty campaigns, and assorted trades. It includes help-wanted notices for a New York representative, mechanical work exchanges, room stays, and sale ads for goods and services across multiple addresses in Springfield and surrounding areas.
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Topeka
Jackson Street
Topeka, Kan
Geo. M. Stone
Topeka Water Co
Quincy Street
EW Crawford Theater
Dixie
le Biiger, Hrighter and
Battnr
Bisekwood
Evenine
Episwarth
Sania
South Africa
Hitchf Aloe
England
Anaurthonia
Council
Zabud Council
Dailey
AG. A. R. College
Homeseekers' Excursion
Caesar
Colombo
Ceyion
United States
Cassar
Eider, Dumpster & Co
Social and Personal
Peer Pare
May McGleary
Nellie Mckinima Beroniva
Ne Keelobner
Holton
Harry Striees
Quiln
Stanley Heed
Chas
Adams Archie Stulholland
Chas, Anderson
Walt de Kate
Fred
Ernest Crawford
Allen Fhignoon
Irwin Spattinger
Takhar Veale
Roy Maxwell
Stacy Hadley
Wm. Willetts
Miller
Eunice
Minces Eisle Yeweil
Mabel Irish
Pansy Still
Efe Gordon
Edward Pearl Phrasen
Rachel Gustin
Neille
Ade Porter
Loyde Newland
Aliee ‘Tieknot
Idaaihis
Staude Willams
Hazel
Eunice Miller
Messra
Walter Layne
Walter Horn
Bart
Pret Petries
Nightingale
Dan Lane
Albert Olson
Wooderd
Mimer Miller
Little Folks Party
Misa
Helen Henderson
Uy Harrison Atropt
Migses Anna Troutman
Antoinette
Bertha
Grace Scharskopff
Katherine Wyatt
Helen Roehr
Louise Karter
Marjuris Mouteee Fielen Stege
Geneva Henderson
Jace Clark
Sata Stage
Nellie McPartland
Mr. Clyde Bon Brnle
Guien
Harry Nichols
Thousand Islands
Misaes Virginia
Alice Meade
Los Animas
Colo
Beanie Baten
Wwherd
Charles Blood Smith
Eva
Isabel
Cascade
Mons
Edith G. Coles
Charis
J. E Thomas
Henry Hedgecock
James Dargue
Leavenworth
John Bently
London
J.C. Allison
Valley Falls
Lizzie Cloud
Prof. Black
Jeft Cen
York
Engin
Thad Payne
Susie Skinner
Maple Fil
W. W. Bright
W. B Whitton
Lulu McKea
Hiawatha
Daisy Lakin
Ize Emma Gordon Teft
Allama
Ida Irene Fewell-Newton
W. L. Garden
Kansan City
Mins Mabelle
Thaveryra
Baker
Miike Bertha Reed
Exaporia
Marla Rutz
Mexico
Fred Welthouse
John Stewart
I City
Geo
Russell
Wall Street
Rock Island
North Topeka
Mra EH
M. White
Perry S
Larned
Ra “Whites Pathe
Martha
Eleanor Eee
West Gordon Street
Fraty Fielden
Mary Terrell
D. K. Carmichael
Minnie Shuttz
Jefferson Street
Thomas Terry
Grantville
Topeks
Wiliam Green
Fred Morne
Charles Myers
Cay
Henrietta Mon- Heth
Richmond
Canada
Praitie Home
Saeed
Mies Brown
Eouehman
Arves B. C
Jour
Cail
Meier Barber
Ainricet St. Et Laue
Afo
Hertaurant
Kangar Aye Teat
Westland Ce Oh
Deel
Topelery
Weeters
Balla
Seas
Couspater
Tay Tyler
Fw Rere
Agunte
Hsien Sun
Kancis Avenue
Good Ladies
Adams St
New York Corporation
Milary and
Commissi
Aggress J. W. Sparl Can Tract Society
L. D. Ly
Care Journal
Fosdick
US Gulncy St
Lincoln St
Quincy
Jackson Et
Oydome Fifth
Madison St
Isa Lincoln
Topeka Avenue
Jackson
Promeahors
Sal
Kansas Avenue
Era
Iit Sound
Eac
Aiso
Saakees
Pavina
Rober
Oeintocks
Kankas Ave
Oriel
Inver Goreen
A.m
Roth Sireet
Hospitals
Rivarsion
Mosrital and Mater
Curtis
Apd
Arsitabis
Ath
Ag LD
Pies Hs
Canrin Wuerelal
Sara
Heaths
Renate
GTO Gage One
Poeien
Milton Brown
Devotice Tail
Eedoral
Eae Arate
B Hayden
Sian
Erceaiey
J. c. Darling
Hatta van Vieck
Firth
Florists
A. i. Phos
M. Renem
U Moeeur Sere
Nele Bam
Spanien Wi
Rand
Cabie
Sears
Arles C Bradley
M.D
Ida G. Barnes
Seapdiilege Te Son
Kansas Ue
Kannan Goon
Nichola Ptasie Biudin
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