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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1897

Page

6

Harris and Simpson Land Together at the House

Kansas statesmen Harris and Simpson met at the House restaurant in Washington, sharing hours of conversation amid political tensions. They discussed the Breach in the Biennial debate and possible enemies, while noting a new place and the Scott & Scott Cremerie.

Kansas Housa Beatacra Washington Kansas Primirate Harris Jerry Simpson Capitol Sue Gus Guler Cremerie Scott & Scott

Loyal Mention and Smoky Row Incident Report

Police sergeant Tim Donovan injured days ago in Wetter. A drunk man, Johnson Jordan of Smoky Row, caused a disturbance and was fined $20 in police court by Judge Atchison. Two men held in Perry on suspicion of breaking into a North Topeka mill and stealing money. Eva Prices involved in a knife fight with another woman. no serious injury. Katherine Alvard entertained at a school assembly with impersonations from a play. Local notices include ads for Laxative Bromo Quinize and Creed soap services. Cremerie Scott & Scott and Scott & Scott laundry ads. Subscribe for The State Journal.

Tim Donovan Johnson Jordan Atchison Doryetiver Capron Kesson Perry North Topeka Summers Ela Price Mies Katherine Alvard Hien

Mrs Wu's state costume draws wonder in Washington

In Washington state receptions Mrs Wu wife of the Chinese minister attracts keen attention with a regal gown. Her attire features an eagle breast emblem a purple tunic a bright red and blue petticoat and a silk turban adorned with a jewel and flowers. The headgear and coiffure signal her provincial origin and status as a celestial aristocrat.

Washington Mra Wu Manchuria China Moeekly Mia ‘Wa Williner

Engineers Home Project at Mattoon Ends Long Legal Battle

After fourteen years of protests and court battles, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will establish a home for its dependent widows and orphans at Mattoon Illinois. President P M Arthur bought Measlow Lane farm for 17400 at public sale, ending a saga that began with a large raffle scheme and turmoil over Guilfoil and Nixon’s roles. The land will be used for the home and buildings are planned soon.

Mattoon Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers P.M. Arthur Brotherhood Its Measlow Lane Farm Meadow Lawn Farm P.M. Arthur Seres Minnis Coles County John H. Guilfoil M. ©. Nixon Terre Heute Guilfoil Supreme Court Arthur

Social events brighten Topeka and vicinity dances

Topeka society notes describe the Infermal club dance at Hudson's hall with many couples including Leon Tuttle and F J Shubert. Vienese club hosted Harmony hall party with numerous attendees, and Ninde Chautauqua program previews plus local visit mentions and holiday plans.

Hudson's Hall Mra Leon ‘Tuttle F. J. Shubert Wi. Macferran CS. Eagie F. A Horace Hall W. W. Webb R. K. Jamison W. . Eastman Spencer Charles Barnes M. W. Macterran E J. White LW. Doolittle S. C. Nichols Hal Hantett

Readership of Mr Malcolm James at Roehr's Music Store

Readership of Mr Malcolm James will play at Roehr's music store this evening. New novelties in art needle work at Miss Buhre's 020.

Malcolm James Roehr

North Topeka notices and town items parade across page

Local column from North Topeka lists bakery ads Mayer's bakery and Cromwell & Jeffers, new wallpaper line, hats at half price, picture framing, and street notes. Social events include church services, duelist whist club, and visits. a burglary at Shorey house is noted with nothing taken. Obituaries report the death of J Harvey Eshie man, with funeral details forthcoming. Market news cover wheat and corn fluctuations in Chicago and Kansas City, plus local rail and shipping notes.

Kimball Pig. Co Gem Bakery F. M. Grover Osankie Bradford Lacey Kansas Avenue Cromwell & Jeffers Costley & Post North Topeka Kan Mayer's Bakery Central Ave Pix Church of the Good Shepherd Frank Beam McFarland Parkhurst & Davis G. W. Petro Priddy Zac Paramore A. J. Berry J. OH. Foucht MH. Dutton Lawrence Mr. Bennett Futter, Kan AL HO Eaton Quincy Street C. G. Bowman West Gordon Street A Volonte Duplicate W. M. Pullum Indian Creek Israel Day John Bell Elmont McCormick Lottie Cole Herington St. Joseph Edith Paul D Harrivon Street H. E. Shepherd Kansas City W. G.luck Evelyn Street Shorey School Novi Ely Smith Bl-ys Ker James Stewart Shorey Hichard Holmogrem Sigrid Holmagrem Ken Swedish Baptist Convention John Nystrom Kansas Avenue M. E North Christian Church Myores Fleien Moses J. Harvey Eshieman Evlock Straight Street Thomas Avenue Oakland Eshiemian Gugené Eshteman Cab H. S. Corry North Topeka Avenue Laura Fannie Eshteman

Funeral Obsequies For J. H. Exhelman

Northcraft Judge No. 228 of the I O F L 00 F invites all members to meet in the lodge room 620 Kansas Ave at 1 oclock p m Sunday December 1% to attend the funeral of our late Brother J H Exhelman. Members will take the 115 car for Oakland. Mrs M B Ford suffered long from dyspepsia and chronic stomach troubles and was cured by DeWitts Little Early Risers. G W Stansfield 632 Kansas Ave.

Northcraft Kunuas Av Mue Icelock P. m Sharp J. H. Exhelman Order Oakland M. B. Ford Ruddell’s DeWitt G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

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