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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1895
Page
6
A brief note urges weeks before Christmas to plan and finalize a list of items needed. It emphasizes gloves in kid leather for ladies children and men, plus wool and silk options. The message suggests thoughtful, careful planning for holiday readiness and stocked inventory.
A garbled report describes a morning scene at a police station with three men in a boat and a mention of fines totaling 25 dollars. It notes resolutions by three workers to avoid wolves on the street and reports a leadership change at the Commercial Gazette Co with Dr A Howard Filnkie as president and M Heath as general manager among new directors.
Society items from Topeka include Mrs J F Jarrell hosting ten guests at a luncheon honoring Miss Peck with ornate centerpieces. Miss Marie Werries and Mr Will Curdy wed in Moberly, Missouri, and families plan future gatherings in Topeka Little Rock and Chicago. Invitations, club meetings, and forthcoming entertainments fill the social calendar as Topeka residents mingle with relatives and visitors.
The Ohio coal operators show no willingness to concede to miners in company store mines. Masso, Ohio, reports the dispute could trigger a state strike as operators hold firm on demands and miners prepare for action.
An easy to build oval extension dining table using pine or similar wood. Foot pieces are 15 inches, end frames hold a 34 inch top crossbar, with three top boards forming a semi circle end and a middle board that slides into place. When assembled it forms a circular or extended table for four, standing 27 inches high.
A San Francisco Chronicle clipping recounts tales of hat pins used for defense on trains and in daily life, praising independent self-protection and recounting related anecdotes. It also notes tea cloths and needlework designs featuring hops and California poppies from a recent art needlework exhibition.
Robert Shaw 25 was skating with Frank Ross near Garfield Park when both broke through thin ice under the Santa Fe bridge. Shaw drowned after Rose attempted rescue, the coroner reporting accidental drowning. The body to be sent to Cincinnati for burial.
In Lebih valley Penna a melodramatic tale unfolds about Bessie Thomas of Hokendangua famed as the valley beauty. Two suitors Frank Galligher and John Davis duel in a woods with knives and pistols. Miss Thomas intervenes, disarms Davis, confiscates the revolver and knife, and orders both men home. A local sale ad and church fair mention follow.
Mrs J M Huber of Meriden near Topeka recalls near blindness before meeting Prof Samuels. After failed eye care and alarming retina damage, her sight rapidly improves following his examination and treatment. Her son’s hearing and her own eye health both improve, with Mrs Huber praising the doctor and sharing the story to encourage others.
The Maratali band has accepted the invitation to perform at the Hanback lecture and reunion entertainment at Hamilton ball next Friday evening. Tickets are selling rapidly and indications point to a likely turnout to show old soldiers committees that Topeka supports their efforts and the upcoming reunion in Topeka.
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