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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1897

Page

5

Social and Personal notes from Topeka and area

A lively Topeka social column records numerous visits and gatherings. Names of residents and guests appear among church events, dances, and assemblies, including Mrs Ad Hiprkly, Miss Grace Cini, Mrs W J Black, and Mr W S Bestian. The piece sketches weekend plans, travel, and holiday preparations across Topeka, Leavenworth, and nearby towns.

Ad. Hiprkly Williaa Stin- Byr Joy A. Bright Palmview Brotn Kan Juhi A. Griekt Tier Won Bee Gee Bright Miss Tuneinguir Migs Grace Cini Kapri Oly Leacenworth Tomorre Mine Fuller Slater Misa Hernive Fuller Chicago Tor Mr. Ant Sok Shania Carden City Dean Mis Beno Thie Lukt Chen W. J.black Sadiend Leavwntort Chirag Fameriay Mrx Ae L. Morehouse Ravens City Pitwin Lebibeid Detemiber Ratees Mise Langere Ray Ben Hmepdotson Grace Myutky Arthur Millete Arizona Stendon Rosalie Hartin WL. Hobingson Cleveland Jian Adams Kansas City Topeka Siatpete Aternoon Miss Hosam Prelynetrike Pittseee Pierling Lion Wieox Lawrence Theron Kelly Mexico Vinitthe Euteg Crawfard Harry Leavenworth John Feed Miaw Plorence Ghost Haw Salt Lake City Mnmic Faux Evaning Sudson Will AL Meure Patiia Seattle Mamie Takwrene Dppeie

Every Wife Faces Dread During Childbirth

The text reflects the deep fear mothers endure in the most critical period of life. It emphasizes that motherhood, while joyful, carries suffering and danger that cast a shadow over anticipation. The tone is cautionary and focuses on maternal risk.

Remedy Promoted For Women By Trusted Friend

An unnamed Mother’s Friend remedy is advertised as gentle and safe, claimed to ease pain and remove danger during childbirth. The notice emphasizes stress-free, happy terminations and promotes the product’s reliability for expectant mothers.

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Village Gossip and Travel Notes Highlight Topeka Visitants

Fragmented local items mention Mr and Mrs Huediger and relatives visiting Joliet and Ardmore, New York visitors in Topeka, Carbondale and Tuwaerénce connections, plus Unity ladies fair midweek with evening entertainment and a campaigned pajama stroll.

Mire Huediger Bivis Olive Fe Iabel Aehia Nice Mim Alice Atwood Yenter Rer Joliet Rl W. Himball New York City Topeka Pata N. J. Adams Carbondale Mis Carter Tui George B. Bradford Edm Otto Fatur Bay Ardmore Unity Mike Martin Mecampants Lenderon Miss Bundy Gnd Mise Coldint Onis Gentiemen

Local Snapshots From Topeka and Nearby Scene

A chaotic montage of Topeka and nearby items, mentioning Captain 3G Wetei in Texas, sports and concert notices, church donations, a fire at North Jackson Street, temperance meetings, and town characters. Notable names include Mike Augustt Mayen, Judge Guryer, Captain Tom Maser, George Muller, and M. A. Waterman.

Wetei i Texas Reision Health Club XU Baker Mansax City Thir Ety Nicholson Council Grove Parkdobe Mochitech Raatsipche Lebo Biare Dun Bee Incorporated Trask McGrath Mike Augustt Mayen Governor's Office Avion Cockty Guryer First Presbyterian Church Mir George Muller Tom Maser Kansas City Marshalls Joe Bya Harding Port Arthur Mise Male Cunningham Moubiuiin Emporis Tannhauser Loyal News Will Weslh Unti Demity Burk Frank Osborn M.A. Waterman Qty Banka Pttte Boand Charities Te Nevlonal A. A. Henry ALG BOW Mie Huh Cameron Lirwrehee United States Jackson Street Bovnanyte Topeka Topekate J. W. Priddy W. C. Duttod Tepike

Bryan Goes Duck Hunting Givens His Opinion of the Message

Fragmented OCR notes reference Bryan’s stance before an action, mentions Mesasge and Clolteeton with unclear context, includes partial phrases about medians, politics, and a Crocker or Cremeric at 726 Kansas Avenue, plus Scott & Scott advertising cold remedy and confectionery.

Bryan Clolteeton Fes IBM Kansas Avenue Scott & Scott

Wagnerian concert staged in Topeka draws sparse crowd

Topeka Grand Opera House hosted Prof Waldemar von Dahlen’s Apollo Club for a Wagnerian program featuring third act of Tannhauser. Despite a well planned lineup and capable soloists, attendance was low with rich seating largely empty, suggesting limited local appetite for Wagner among the audience.

Topeka Waldemar von Dansen Hirst Prof von Dahlen Apollo Cith Speatadent Apollo Club Tinnhinger G. W. Parkhurst Mabel Huey W. W. Shaver Ralph Dunbar Coleure Mise Tule Meites Lucenati Mattoon Matel Huey Miss Mae Davia Mies Dulsy Starr Miss Bolle §Welch Josephine Sexton David Howie Wim H. Bush MF. Dougherty M.D. Henderson O- D. 1Fellis Wm. W. Shaver W. Parkhurst Ly Wood Joe Griter LM. Wood Lewis BO McCuray HL Crow J. B Helpmeyer AP. Sherman Carrie Reeske Hersaman Judd A. A. Howley F. A. MotGriffin Cassedy the Nile Mis Meredith Venus

Second Trial Appeal For Court Costs In Need Of Funds

A court defendant in a second trial of wife murder appeals to the public to lend money to cover trial expenses. He opens his plea with an affirmation of indigence and promises repayment when finances permit, stating he has exhausted resources and asks the public to withhold funds briefly.

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Grain-O advertisement and medical testimonial notice

Sry Grain-O Try Grain-O Ask your grocer today to show you a package of GRAIN-O the new food drink Thiak takes the place of costs. The children may drink it without injury. Ife and 2h per pack Rev. Bold by grocers. J.A. Perkins of Antiquity for thirty years tortured by physicians cured by Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve. G. W. Stansfield 62 Kuneas avenue.

J.A. Perkins Sas Dewitt Pavel G. W. Stansfield Kuneas Avenue

North Topeka social notes and local events

North Topeka column lists visits by Abe oduntey and Manuel Silvera from Rossville, J. K. Smith of Kansas City calling on merchants, a new line of wall paper at Cromwell & Jeffers, Mayer's New England bread endorsement, picture framing nearing completion, and upcoming officers election for the Orphans' Home. Reports painter work at Union Pacific depot, local residents traveling or visiting, and a minor chimney fire at 102 Jackson Street.

Kimball Bie Union Pacife J. K. Smith Kansas City Cromwell & Jeffers Mayer New England A. Weber Rossville North Side Manuel Silvera Cromwell & Setters Orphars Stampa North Star Uke Bertstein California Tof Ids Wil Saran Forneter Wows Hirrisen Street Tawa Neraumt Trane Short Buffola Niaigara iPali New York nHat Jackson Street Nu Sect

Topaka School Board Proceedings Review of Monthly Meeting

The Topaka board of education met last night in the Wet school room with full attendance. Treasurer Chas Hilcott reported general fund deposits of 19,172.82, interest and sinking fund details, and salaries for city teachers and staff. A dispute over Mr Stage's $25 claim arose. a committee was asked to rule. Lincoln Day noted. school closed for Christmas. lease granted for four five-year lots. bond and bank matters discussed with State Superintendent Wm Stryker.

Topaka Board of Education William Mecfergan Finance Eptitnities Chas.s. Hilcott Macferran Stage Wiliam Maclerran Teures Havin Schdol Wit Mabferran Priddy Mactorran Start Stagee Elias Stull Kansas Shawnee Committee M. Kent Ft Ap Kent Central National Bank Iki Wm. Stryker Topeka Sobon Stryker Ely A. Godard Topekin

Topeka leader backs mass Indian move to Mexico

A. B. Hulit of Topeka promotesMexican Land Company plans to move Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes from the Indian Territory to a new state in Mexico. The scheme envisions 25,000 tribesmen governing themselves, selling land to Indians, and forming a new government, with tribes inspected starting December 20 and migration likely in spring. President was informed and consent reportedly obtained, though execution depends on Mexican laws and broader approval.

A. B. Hulit Topeka Mexican Land Company Aindorh Mojes Ty Indian ‘Territory Repubic Mexico Liburia Tate Triode A. Mulit Todians Mealoan Land Company Tn New State Eulit Ding Trepublic of

Minister Returns Pension in Vincennes

Rev T J Reith of Vincennes Ind has written to the Pension Department in Washington refusing a pension and returning all money received. He says his pension was not well earned and sent back 495 dollars to settle the matter.

Vincennes Ind T. J. Reith Thie City Sotermisetoner Penton Washington Hhirm

Christmas Presents Sold on Easy Payments

A local ad touts watches, rings, jewelry, albums, teachers' and fair use items, chinaware, and household utensils offered on easy payments at low prices. W Hughes advertises East Math Street across from the post office, urging Prosperity for all who shop. The listing also mentions De Witt's Little Early Risers digestive pills and other sellers with addresses in Kansas City and Cremarte.

Overrun Macedonia Violence Reported in Debra and Surrounding Areas

Reports from Macedonia indicate Albanians committing killings and rapine in Debra and Kitehevo and nearby districts. Authorities are powerless as Turks conduct wholesale prosecutions and arrests of Puleorians along the Bulgarian border. The news has caused great excitement here.

Sofia Macedonia Debra Kitehevo

Smashed by mobs riots flare in Bohemia and Prague

Antisemitic riots report in Prague and Bohemia with synagogues and Jewish homes attacked. Jockey Sloane narrowly escapes as mob violence spreads. London wire notes a gun misfire at Detpdene during a visit by Lord William Beresford and party. Fatals at a Cremerie on Kansas Avenue. Scott and Scott release brief notices.

Bohemia Prague Dec. T Pritham Jockey Sloane London Steatias Detpdene William Beresford Lord William Tod Sloene

Deaths and Funerals in Shawner County and Nearby Areas

The obituary list reports multiple funeral services and burial plans across local churches and homes. Names include Suntan Ren of Mir, Mrs. Minerva Bator, Mrs. J. Taylor, infant child of Mrs. Alyn Youns, Arthur Lundquist, Mrs. T. C. Johnson, and John McDowall Gotfred. Services span East Tenth Street, Western Avenue, Prairie Home church, and Mt. Calvary cemetery with interments in Ontario and other locations. An Eclipse Expedition from San Francisco arrived in Bombay, preparing to move inland for observation.

Mtr Alyn Youns Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Todays Market Report from the Associated Press

Market report notes a wheat advance and subsequent fluctuations with limited sales, shorts covering on advance, and prices swinging in corn oats and other grains. Provisions stay strong amid steady demand, with barley soymeal and other feedstuffs showing varied activity and receipts listed for Chicago and regional elevators.

Wiene Aithnery SAAC Shorts Northwestern Minneapolis Chicago Wpentine Seapeiac Stee Liee Sil Or Me Reidtou Jane Lary Sania Ecan Wise Ea Cah Seimothy Fles

Cotton Market Sees Mixed Tier With Varied Prices

New York reports a fluctuating Cotton Market with advertisements of bids and middling levels. Traders list futures notes, price ranges, and market receipts as buyers monitor conditions and demand across the sector.

the Cotton Market New York Cotton-Sontrads Suyer

Sugar and Coffee Market Notes From New York

The report surveys issues in sugar and coffee markets with references to raw sugar futures, centrifugals, and market conditions. It notes wheat and other grains, commodity pricing, and fabrications around futures, with scattered mentions of stock movements and public notices.

New York

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