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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1897

Page

6

Local Notices and Social Routines From North Topeka

In North Topeka various small items note bakery ads, visitors from Kansas City, and local visits. Mrs Charles Kistler hosted guests at Moorie Street while George Wendie of Elmont visited Tuesday. The WTK club plans a Tuesday meeting at Mrs Ganders home on Van Buren Street. The Seder Township Band convention occurred yesterday at Pisusant Hill church. A 1 year old child of Mr and Mrs Joby Curtis of 627 Van Buren Street died of pneumonia. Mrs M T Campbell of 531 Quincy Market leaves for Cheyenne Wells to visit her daughter Mrs Grintg next week. Morris travelled to Osage City for a sermon Sunday and will continue Kauss Avenue meetings this week. The interior of Bhechoet Brothers Meat Market has been painted.

Mayer's Bakers Anc Netnon Kansas City Menry Lodge van Buren Street Ganders Suidier Tyiwnship Bandas Sebuct Bhechoet Brothers Meilt Market M. T Campbell Quincey Mirtet Thlay Tor Cheyenne Wells Col Gringt Morris Osage City Kauss Avenue Cid Ats G Kastor Mark Putnam Union Pactie Batelwitt Will Trump Ottawa Kitts TP Culley Arkansas City Shakespeare Club Tomotto N. P. Garretson Harrison Street W. A. S. Thompson Helen Jeanette Wheeler Lawrence Edith Davis Gimpbell Colorado Springs Topeka Lulu Vogel Chicago Earle Williams Mabel Helen Wilson Leavenworth Diine James Vs. King Mise Daley Ayes Richard Gundry el Reno Hhe Topeke T. Gr. Wear Paul Wyndson Mexico City Hudson Jersey City Mabel Knowles Grace Weiss G.¢. Blythe Ataberry Ben Blythe Helen Small Atchison Ae Weiss Pyiss Haoten Thompson Inn Josenbine Shetlabarger George Tewksbury WU Clarke Manchester A. 5 Jolson Josephine Pietrich Mer William Z. Meyer

Will Be Mammoth Hotel Plans At St Baitia

A garbled early 20th century notice outlines plans for a new hotel and street upgrades at St Baitia. It mentions levees, a company formation to secure property, and bids to manage contracts for the new “Gitty Modweet” structure near the Buseln area, signaling a major construction project.

St. Baitia Seiti Sarnith Witpl Bipes

Excommunication Shocks Missouri Family Over Mixed Faith Marriage

Religious circles in Bt. Joseph Missouri report a full family excommunication after Katherine Sterlafthyyr Miller, a Catholic, married Protestant minister Moriarity. Bishop Burke and Rev. Father Neteman presided, with relatives joining in the protestant ceremony and feminist pressure cited as cause for discipline within the church.

Josep Te Pullin Charis Miller Katherine Sterlachtyiyr Becaise AL Tey Burke Father Neteman AL Miller First Presbyterian Geis Drenthim Betes Murher Hely & Weit Ebirei Firesyaike S Ong Mer Euremorbes

Novices to Contractors Meet Notes and Dates

There will be a meeting of building contractors of all trades at the real estate office of W. C. Stephenson for the purpose of una... urgings? and exchange. Attendees include M. Cuter, Van Dorp, Nelson, Tulien, Washington Hopkins, M. Heer, Lew Hates. Round trip tickets via the Santa Fe to Arkansas, Arizona, Indian Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas offered for one fare plus $2.00. Liberal time and stopovers. Holiday excursion announced for December 5, 1887.

W. C. Stephenson Wolf Hulner LL van Dorp Nelson & Tulien Wash. Hopkins M. Heer Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiane New Mexico Ae Bema Fexsas A.T

Early Strawberries How a Worms Man Grows Early Veggies

A Philadelphia woman uses a conservatory style hall to raise early vegetables. She waters strawberry plants twice daily from November, uses heat and sunlight to force ripening by February or March. She also grows lettuce radishes and cucumbers the same way, proving home vegetables beat uncertain flowers.

Philadelphia Herries

Maigen's Answer Tells of Tender Teasing and a Mother's Shock

In a New Orleans Times-Democrat tale, a young woman and her mother discuss the maiden's fondness for a gentleman friend. The mother is shocked when the girl calls him by affectionate terms like Marie Dearest Dear Heart Darling. The girl’s playful replies reveal the intimate nicknames used in private.

Maigen New Orleans Times-Democrat Marie Fej

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society Scene

Topeka society items list club meetings and receptions for the week. Mentions Miss Susie Gay hosting the E. C. club, a Derthick club gathering at Mr. von Dahlen's, and various receptions, dances, and dinners around town. Names include Mrs. A B Quinton, Miss Jeanette Wheeler, Mrs. W A S Thompson, Mrs. T G Wear, Miss Grace Peckham, and many Topeka residents with travels to Ottawa Leavenworth Chicago Lawrence and Colorado Springs.

E. TC Susie Gay Derthick

Deaths and Funerals From Local Obituary Notices

Gertrude Switt aged years daughter of W A Switth died of pneumonia yesterday at the family residence Monros street. Mattia M Grubbs daughter of William tarubbee died at 45 Jefferson street. The funeral was held and remains were taken to Burlingame for burial. McGlatherty died at 2 20 this afternoon at his home Harris street. He was 74 and a bachelor, owned considerable property in Topeka, estimated at 554000. Arrangements for the funerals have not yet been made.

Gertrude Switt W. A. Switth Monros Street Mattia M. Grubbs William Tarubbee Jefferson Street Burlingame Eshelman Erie Miter Ana Laure Yeatentay TK McGlatherty

Unclear historical ad for candy cathartic health cure

Fragmentary OCR advert promotes a candy cathartic claimed to cure many ailments. It cites a box available today and guarantees from pharmacists. An address line references Olof Ekberg and a street location, but many words are garbled.

Ana Bonita

Reesiger Named Receiver for Olympic Hall

In New York on December 13 Andrew Froen man, renowned baseball magnate, was appointed receiver of the Olympic Mire hall to face foreclosure actions by the New York Life Insurance company against owner Oscar Hammerstein. Mortgage details amount to fifty thousand dollars. The Cremerie, 726 Avenue, four doors north of the old stand, is noted as a lunch stop.

Sutton Pays Bills For Festival Debts In Court Costs

Mr Sutton sends personal checks to settle remaining bills of W S Stone and German Fruit Co for costumes and pampas plumes in Los Angeles. Committee pays creditors at 33 cents on the dollar for Floral Festival deficits. Mrs Sutton to handle leftover festival material with proceeds aiding Topeka and local deficit.

CS. Button Sutton CS. Sutton W. S. Stone Los Angeles German Fruit Company of Topeka

Snowfall Delays Some Trains Across State

Snow totals reach about three inches in many areas with a stiff wind causing drifting. Railroads report no widespread interruptions though Santa Fe lines show some late trains and Rock Island on time as of noon. Dispatcher notes no delays attributed to the storm and no need for plows.

Santa Fe Rock Island Phillipsboro Aouth Pract Wichita Rock Talents McMurtrie

Coal theft arraignment notes and plea in a small town

Edward Williams aged ff years was arraigned before Police Tule Atchison on a charge of stealing a small sack of coal from a railroad car. He pleaded guilty and spoke with remorse, saying he forgot to buy coal Saturday so he stole to keep from freezing. Judge Atchison fined him despite Williams having some money. a brief, sorrowful court record follows amid unrelated local ads and notices for patent remedies and rail service.

Edward Williams Tule Vin Miztity

Market Report Warmed by Wheat as Prices Show Mixed Moves

The market report shows wheat advancing in places with gains at Chicago and Liverpool amid absorption of selling by shorts. Corn stayed largely steady with light activity and mixed receipts across Minneapolis and Duluth. Cattle receipts rose slightly with higher quotes, while sheep and hog figures remained steady to firm. overall tone cautious as traders weigh crop figures and futures directions.

Emenga Clete Liversoot Loka Fur Morman Minneppotte Dulutty Tweedy Wuiyine Hao Liverpool Northwestern Duluth Minneapolis Chiraite Deere

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Snapshot

Kansas City market notes a rise with cattle and stockers in higher demand. Carriers and traders report rising bids, with feeders and steers leading activity as demand remains steady amid cautious buyer interest.

Tyxkas Seuss Aed Eisa Atg Tows Valin

Hogs and grains snapshot from Topeka market page

Market gossip from Topeka reports hogs steady to strong with mixed prices and futures. Wheat, corn, and oats show modest movements while butter and hay prices are listed. stockyard activity includes steers cows and heifers with bids and receipts noted.

Kansas City Suivec Spring Ste Ann Swat Choco Prairie Tiffiier Autry

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