Social season notes from Topeka and nearby towns
In society circles many guests are listed visiting in Topeka Kansas and surrounding cities for the holidays. Lillian Crawford of Eswrence hosts in Urbane. weddings, church events, and engagements among local families with Judge Wand and Mr. David Martin noted. A beautiful Inde pendence wedding at Providence of Mr. Oger Haney and Miss Ira Rodanwald is described with reception details. Deaths and illness touch the community including Mrs Eleonor Leconte burned at her son’s home in California, and other health updates as families prepare for Christmas and New Year gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miew Lillian Crawford
Eswrence
Jensly Lescher
HK P Sithare
Urbane
Til
Miew
Locile Molvane i
Misa Naisy Levi
Mise Martha Aurchech
Kanesity
George W. Veale
Kansas City
van ‘Prater
Columbus
Kansas
Sire Eugene Quinton
Mra Quitoiy
Denveer
BR. Nickerson
Oliver Wendell Habbes
Pulty Church
Peidey
Foster
E. McVey
ML Meade
Western Grand Division
Sani Fe
Colorado Midland Railrounds
Isi
Pamtiy. Ie
I A Cone
Lawriohow
George A. Bye
Mra
Shriver
Uke
Wnt
Independenes
Mirenta
Mfr
Henry Pohlmeyer
Oger Haney
Topetea
Kan
Mis
Ira Rodanwald
Independencs
Maple Avenue
Vorth
Mra Haney
A. Costoente
Lee
Olah
Wittle Lehane Brown
J. B Brown
Mea Brown
Mise Minpie Akin
Denton Farnaworth
Wien
Mra Brown
Burroughs
Union Pacific Freight Department
Omaha
W. W. Gavitt
Chicago
Pecureey
Tle
Businesa
Potwin
Lintmas
Lithan BH. Smith
Clyde
Minnis
Davie
Auboradala Laban M. Darit
Campbell University
Beatae
Laure Morgen
Ansa M Davis
Tecumseh
Minnie Siperty
Evane—Pickering
Mise
Josie Amy Pickering
al Aynes
North Topeka
Olathe
Wennester
Astrecine
Spracue
Pickering
Evans
Papeee
Mr. Evans
Parent
van Haven Street
Ming
Romina Horton
Alice Preecom
Harrison Street
Mises Henrietta Thompson
Boyle Gibson
Dora Furman
Florence Grewr
Prase
Jessie Suzall
Marguerite Reade Ortenss Kelly
Mesdames Win Smith
Ed Small
Arthur Murphy
Julia Street
Harriet Holt
Beloit
Wis
Anie Ocheltree
Clarence Suicner
Dlover
Gea Slackney
Jottings About the City and Local Notices
A mixed set of city items reports losses, guests, and mischief. Names include John Collingsworth, Mrs Kate Gesler, Mrs C I Bevard, Mrs W A Bird, James Berry, Arnold, Johnny Walker, Paddy Ogee, and Wm Bartel. Local events cover a Metropolis club opening, church officers, a funeral, a civil suit for damages, and lodge elections and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collingsworth
Kansas City
Bere Hu
Kate Gesler
Goukland
C.I. Bevard
Cheyenne
Wyo
W. A . Bird
James Berry
Wim
Arnold
Ni Topeka
Johnny Walker
Paddy Ogee
Metropolitaa Club
Metropolitan Hall
Congregational Church
Lae
J. Hlakesley
Eillver
Vics
HL Steiner
J. Cartlidge
C Bownan
Mra Jobadns
K. Bendeler
KE Josefeld
Buchan Street
Fc. W. HF
Henderer
T. i Hopkion
Cuit
Wm. Bartel
Hopkins
Candy Stoce
Bartel
Heinz
Danagre
A.W. Brewster
Ht Joe
Adu Kusaga
Hatchinson
Marrid
Myr. Brewster
Christmas Toasts in Topeka Knights Campilar Parade
The Knights Campers of Topeka join other cities in the Union for a Christmas toast to Master Hugh Weqardy at dawn. The event opens with religious services and features toasts including Woe the Day and other ceremonial lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Camplars
Topeka
Fousta
Hugh WeQardy
o'Diyck
Aesau
Salaries and reforms proposed by Populist League
The Populist League outlines salary limits of 1500 annually in large counties and 600 in smaller counties. It proposes uniform rules, initiative and referendum, compulsory schooling within the district, and an extra tax on properties held for speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Bne
Popreland
Bia
City Pay Day for City Workers and Council Members
The city pays salaries up to January 1 and pays daily workers only for actual work. Councillors, earning $00 yearly with a $1250 quarterly payment, will celebrate Christmas. no bills were approved at the last council meeting and any remaining balance will be settled at the first council session in the new year.
Debs Sentence Delayed as Santa Fe Case Receives Verdict
Judge Woolf today ruled that Debs sentence in the Santa Fe case should begin January. The Santa Fe and government cases were treated separately with sentences deferred or pending appeals. The defense, led by Attorney Gregory, saw sentences as cumulative and the government case was postponed to permit appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Santa Fe
Gregory
Excursions Santa Fe Route Details
Santa Fe Route announces round trip fares for excursions within 200 miles with tickets sold on December 22 24 25 and 1804 and January 1 1885 good to return including departure 1896. Office at Morrows Market 708 Kansas Ave as headquarters for Christmas supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Morrows
Kansas Ave
Burglary Strikes Fisher Home on Seventh and Buchugua
Burglars entered Peter Fisher’s residence last evening while the family attended church. They ransacked the dining room, searched every drawer, and stole about $6, a pocketbook, a small locket with miniature pictures of Mr and Mrs Fisher, a card case, and a garnet ring. The locket held sentimental value, and the couple had recently sought enlargements of their portraits. Additional thefts in the area included a damaged garden ornaments on Topeka Avenue and several other prized items missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Peter Fisher
Buchugua
Mrs Fisher
Mrs. Fisher
Kansas
Thorpe Christmas Gift Distribution by Patrol Wagon
Mrs Thorpe collects scattered packages from the patrol wagon and sorts them into tiny bundles for tomorrow. The wagon will visit many houses to leave gifts of clothing toys and other articles for children. She expects enough provisions to provide several Christmas dinners for those with little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Mor
Mra Thorpe
Supreme Court reviews Cowley County murder cases
In supreme court Stockwell and others report appeals from Coffey County district court. A man convicted of aiding a nuisance is appealing. The Cowley county murders involve SBR Kk S Witeos and Brow Young charged with Wilcox murder. Carrie Wilcox is appealing by Dr Young. Wilcox trial not yet held. Dr Young’s bond set at 10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotes
Cowley County
Stockwell
Burlington
Coffey County
Lis
Supreme Eourl
Big Cowley County
SBR
Witeos
Brow Young
Wilcox
Carrie EG Wilcox
Supreme Court
Young
Dr. Young
Boys With Bunnets Stolen Suspects Held by Police
Ed Dawes and Frank Johnson were arrested after two new bonnets were found on them, likely stolen from a local store. Dawes carried a small revolver and was fined five dollars. the other bonnet remains to be identified. Meanwhile Governor-elect Murrill plans Christmas with family in Hiawatha, as Topeka residents prepare for an inaugural ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennow
Ed Dawes
Frank Johnson
Dawes
Murrill
Chretinas
Hiawatha Harty
McKittrick
Polk Street
Page
Bome
D.C. Zarcher
Topeka
Copeland
Pigit
Churchill
Dodge
Kanaas Palmer
State Board of Agriculture
George T. Anthony
Baptist University of Orteans
Hi. T. Hatch
Arkansas City
Michigan Penitentiary
Halcomb
Hates
Oriental Charm Replaces White and Gold in Homes
The piece envisions Japanese and Indian interior influences as replacements for white and gold drawing rooms. It describes greenish white matting, silk panels, wicker furniture, bamboo seating, and paper windows with decorative birds and flowers. It notes winter suitability and contrasts with red and black oriental rooms and a Turkish rug theme. It also mentions an Indian corner with carved panels, mirrors, tapestries, and ornate lamps, plus a brief note on an Italian room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delense
Sumner
New York
Annas
India
N.Y
Holiday excursion tickets offered by Rock Island route
Saparelo announces holiday excursion rates with round trip third fare on select dates. Tickets valid for return by January 2, with baggage check to destination. City office at 501 Ransay Avenue and North Topeka post office listed for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saparelo Antes Ecerca
Ransay Avenue
North Topeka
Passeover
Kansan Avenue
First Street
Topeka
Ganver
City
Sequoia Slice and Christmas Pumpkin Tales
A illustrated note describes a life size slice from California’s giant sequoia sent to New York for display at the American Museum of Natural History, then shifts to Little Lucy Smith finding a pumpkin carved with her name. Grandpa likely carved the letters weeks earlier, with the tale ending in a Thanksgiving pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desd
California
Mr. Nugent
New York City
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park
Iam
New York
St Nicholas
Lucy
Lucy Smith
Grandpa
Leey
Elizabeth Robinson
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Hencenxx
Calif
Bmra
Eleanor Leconte
Jobe Leconte
Joseph Leconte
University of Califorsis
Selene
Aie
Debs
Ge Woods
Vartisin
Vasco
Topeka Avenue
GN. Bilion
A. D
SKS
Thorpe
Far East
Indias Corner
Vermont
Dan
Rock Island
Torus Steam
Ondornet
Bart
Steredith Nugent
Lady Mandeville
W. K. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Childreuw
Manin
Boston Beacon
New York Ledger
Russia
William
Udo
Bilken
Imense
Bugaie Courier
Detroit
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