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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1897

Page

9

Masonic Lodge Reunion Highlights Distress About Members

A thirteenth annual reunion of Sitonmn hatge No 6 A. F. & A. M. was held at the Masonic temple. The event featured a banquet, speeches by officers including W. M. Shaver, and presentations. An out‑of‑town guest, Capt J. C. Eper, traveled 3,000 miles to attend, while illness affected attendees. Several out‑of‑town officials and visitors were listed among those present.

A. F A. M Masonic Temple Mater Mason John Norton David Norum Ies James Chas Ye Dewring Heath Biech Bestue Grover W. M. Sha- Sar Mr. Éltenbach Epeh Keune J.C. Eper Tepeka Mexico Topekin Dreseini Oreasion Chicago E.G. Divrkman Marreline Avery ‘Turner Denton WS. Norton Muscothie FH Funes Allert Surhnieh Moses Sar Bach Acc Midlott SK. Ream Fess Pronk & Seek Baten A Re. Dactiogirb CA. Tivott Robi Hardunn

One of the prettiest jewelry stores in town

The reader is guided through a shop interior showing a proprietor named Morrie and a watch repair area with busy benches. Display cases hold glassware, novelties, vases, and jewelry including frames, medals, and diamonds. The text extols prices, variety, and the store’s appealing presentation.

CS “Morrie Morrison Marribot el Chon Niles

Spreckels Sugar Stock Debut On New York Exchange

Hawalings Commercuit and Sugar company, California incorporated, opened trading in New York’s unfisted department. Directors include Spreckers, Wheeler, Spreckels, and Hoftacker. Capital stock admitted to quotation is 10 million dollars. Assets consist of Spreckels plantation facilities on the island. Stock traded at 25 to 27. Additional items mention German actions in Asia and Klondike cures.

New York Hawalings Commercuit and Sugar Company Exchanse California FL Spreckers Charles S. Wheeler C A Spreckeis S. Wises Hoftacker St Tte Pour Fonds Mills Spreckels

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka and Vicinity

Topeka social pages report a lively series of gatherings at the home of Mrs J C Wilson on Topeka avenue with Miss Wilson and Miss Helen Witson making formal entrances. The event featured Steinbers orchestra, decorated rooms, parlor color schemes, and refreshments served by Mrs Wilson. Attendees included Mrs J B Furry, Miss Wilson, Miss Helen Wiley, and Miss Clarinsa Briggs of Atchison. Also noted are Daughters of the Revolution meeting at Mrs A H Horton, Bungiers’ Hudson ball attendance, and a masquerade hosted by Mr and Mrs L Beard with a large guest list. Additional society notes list visitors and announcements of marriages and engagements including Miss Mary Hackett and Mr 77 Cook of Topeka, married December 8 in Kansas City, and the engagement of Miss Mima Crate and Mr Walter Raymont with a Christmas wedding planned.

J.C. Wilson Topeka Avenue Miss Wilson Helen Witson Enciety Steinbers Dolley Wiley Wilson J.B. Furry Helen Wiley Clarinsa Briggs Atchison Airs Mss Wilson Daughters of the Revolution A. H. Horton Miss Matoor George Wilmarth Hardt M.M. Miller George Hate BR. Hudson Viet Chichee Jeannette Wheeler Lawrence Mina Edith Davis Charles Hieod Smith Mies Maud Grimith Norterville Mme A. P. Wilkinsas Park Street Bertha Hollingsworth Ozafall BO Fichuety Weat Sixth Street G.P. Storgis Maple Hill We Walt Howard Thomas iHnols Harmony Hall Mary EB. Hackett Cook Topeka Kans City North Topeka Mima Crate Walter Raymont Lindale Starbird Eka

Son of John Davis Receives Nicaragua Commission Post

City desk reports Arthur P. Davis, son of ex-Congressman John Davis, named by the United States Ecological Survey to a Nicaragua canal commission expedition. A civil engineer with twenty assistants, he sails from New York aboard the USS Newport for several months, with charge of stream measurements on the trip.

Nicaragua Arthur P. Davis United States Ecoiogical Survey Joni Davis Petales New York New Port Air Davis

North Topeka News Briefs and Local Notes

Local items from North Topeka detail shop prices and services, visits, and social notices. Mentions include Cromwell & Jeffers promotions, Mrs Washburn entertaining Mrs Brewer, Mayer's bakery, a concert via phonograph, and travel notes about G L Simpson’s body moved to Kansas City. Also reported are church activities, burglaries, readings by Katherine Oliver, and Shorey lodge elections with officers listed.

Gemeke G. L. Simpson Kansas City Union Pacific Laura Orcutt Kansan City Jag Pee G. B. Camp Minnie Sabine Cincinnati Ohio W. B. Kistler van Buren Street Mitchell Cawkit City A. M Petro North Topeka North Karis Avenue Minnesoda Ward Linele Contin Neltie Baker Second Presbyterian Sundlay School Dolman George Camp Jackson Street Kaosss Clits Mrs Camp SC Hapgood Shorey Katherine Oliver Second Presbyterian Church Mise Oliver New York State Normal School Emporia Linndale Lodge No. 293 AO. UW. of James Lana DL. Button Warren Carter LH. Kingman Bert Nesbitt

Buried Twenty Men in Cast House Collapse

In Bayview at Tillneis Steel plant Cast House No 1 collapsed after an explosion in the furnace adjoining it. Twenty men were buried under debris, two workers, John Hesiak and Thomas Kowalski, were seriously injured, others escaped with scratches. Fire department and mill crews rescued them amid heavy rain.

Milwaukee Dero Tt Tillneis Steel Company Bayview John Hesiak Thomas Kowalski Motoski Ttte Tre Department

Elopement of Gertrude Prince and Willem Smith

The 13 year old Gertrude Prince elopes with Willem Smith, a Black man, after a quick marriage at Tiepeucout Mountain. Her father John Prince pursues inquiries as the family faces shock and fear of social backlash. The tale, plus brief ads and notices, appears amid unrelated health cures and business listings.

Green Bay Gertrude Prince John Prince Mayes Willem Smith Yeetenlay Tiepeucout Mountain Tage Dale Vertrude Sear Vemseatioe Smit Agket Tur Bualih Spitita Orning Atchen Smith

An Operatic Season Nearing with Subscriptions Sought

Mr Ricaby former Corinne company manager will start soliciting season ticket subscriptions for Columbia Opera in this city. If 200 subscriptions are secured, Manager Crawford will bring the company for three December performances. The 36 person company and 14 voice chorus perform four operas December 23 24 25 and a Christmas matinee with ticket pricing for season holders and others. Also reported a Baltimore death by suicide from business anxieties Granville Loud senior member of Loud Claridge Co ship chandlers, aged about 60, left a widow and two children.

BR Ricaby Corinne Company Columbia Opera Company Crawford Ricaby Thurssey Baltimore Granville Loud Loud Clarulge & Co Chanillars Cermittell

Wheat and corn market mixed as prices drift in dull session

The market opened nervously with wheat futures slipping after a slight initial rise while December and May prices moved in narrow ranges. Corn stayed quiet but firm for December, oats showed an active trading pattern amid a broad market pull, and hogs and cattle receipts remained moderate with steady to firmer prices overall.

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NEW PARTY SLIPPERS FURMAN'S MARKET NOTES

Market and commodity roundup with livestock prices and grain values from Kansas City to Topeka Bay. Wheat, oats, rye show mixed tones with steady demand while butter and eggs demand weak. Cotton in Galveston steadies. sugar and coffee news from New York and European reports touch on prices and receipts.

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